Now that all of the CPL and APTL pilots have the new licence, Transport Canada is asking everyone else to apply. In order to maintain a valid licence, holders must apply for the new booklet format before December 31, 2009 (6 months from now). Applying is similar to a passport. You need to provide a…
The BBC is reporting that NASA and the Japanese Trade ministry has completed topographically mapping 99% of the earths surface. The awesome thing? The sample rate is 30m! Let’s do some math. Surface area of earth: 5.10072 × 10^14 m^2 99% of earths surface area: 5.0497128 × 10^14 m^2 If there is a sample taken…
NavCanada has released an Olympic Website that contains all the information a pilot needs to know while flying around Vancouver during the Olympics. You can expect to have a lot of restricted airspace and “unusual” procedures during the games. To stay up to date, keep an eye on the AICs and the NavCanada website.
I’m taking up another couple for a city tour tomorrow. It’s his wifes birthday and he wants to take her on a sunset flight of the city. I will be sure to post some photos before the weekend. I am heading off on vacation next week overseas. I’m going to bring along my scanner on…
Last Sunday I took a co-worker and her wife on a flight around the city for their 1st wedding anniversary. The visibility was great, the winds not so much. It was gusty and bumpy. We still had a great time though. My passenger took some video of me landing. It’s hard to tell but I…
A recent comment about flight plans by a reader has prompted me to write this post about flight itineraries. Pilots have the option of filing a flight plan or a flight itinerary. There are important differences between to the two. It’s important to know what these differences are so you don’t expect a certain level…
Has anyone noticed any new voices on tower/ground at Buttonville? I know one of the controllers retired a while ago. As always you can listen to YKZ tower/ground at Liveatc.net.
Responding to General Mitchell’s urgent call for construction of a temporary airfield, local Hatterasmen used shovels, hoes, and horse drawn carts alongside a tractor pulling a weighted pallet, to fill holes, tidal pools, and marshy areas and pack level a landing strip. Their quick work helped to insure the success of Mitchell’s demonstration. The above…
May 19th marks International Talk Like a Pilot Day! So, don’t be a tail end charlie and get on board! Interject a few pilot vocab into your day today. Need some help? Here are some ideas to get your started. Chocks Away!
Update: Thanks for the comments! I’ve updated the document and the final version now appears at the link below. You are welcome to use them as you see fit. Keep in mind that this document satisfies Canadian Aviation Regulations. I’m not sure who rules are involved with the FAA or other agencies. So here is…