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      VFR Flight Itineraries

      ByBlake May 26, 2009

      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…

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    • Interesting Things

      New YKZ Controlllers?

      ByBlake May 21, 2009

      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.

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    • Billy Mitchell Airport
      Interesting Things

      Billy Mitchell Airport

      ByBlake May 19, 2009

      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…

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    • Interesting Things

      Talk Like a Pilot Day

      ByBlake May 19, 2009

      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!

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    • Interesting Things

      Updated: C-172 Passenger Briefing

      ByBlake May 12, 2009

      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…

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    • “Cleared into the City Control Zone”
      Interesting Things | Training

      “Cleared into the City Control Zone”

      ByBlake May 5, 2009

      I took my girlfriend and her sister on a city tour last Sunday. Logged 0.8 hours in the book. Sara has been up a few times with me already, but this was Kates first time. The flight was at 830 in the morning, so the air was still smooth and the visibility was decent. This…

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    • Interesting Things

      Porter Flips Toronto the Bird (In a Good Way!)

      ByBlake April 24, 2009

      The Canadian Press is reporting that Porter is going to be having a “ceremonial announcement” on Monday to state to the press and public that the Island Airport “is being revitalized with additional jobs and flights.” So who is invited? The event Monday morning at the Toronto City Centre Airport will feature federal Finance Minister…

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    • Interesting Things

      New Buttonville Newsletter & Video

      ByBlake April 14, 2009

      Seems like Toronto Airways is on a PR/Marketing Blitz. They have updated their website with a Newsletter and a new Video. This is the first ever edition of “Flight Lines” and according to Mr. Sifton, it will be a regular publication. I suspect once every six months.

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    • Interesting Things | Training

      Night Circuits

      ByBlake April 6, 2009

      CAR 401.05(2)(b) outlines the currency requirements for your night rating: (b) where a passenger other than a flight test examiner designated by the Minister is carried on board the aircraft, has completed, within the six months preceding the flight, (i) in the case of an aircraft other than a glider or a balloon, in the…

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    • Site News

      Spring Cleaning

      ByBlake March 31, 2009

      I did some cleaning up on the website today. Fixed some broken links, etc… I also did some cleaning up at home and still have a crap load of old CFSs. If anyone wants a few (for training, starting a camp fire, toilet paper) please let me know! Make sure you leave an email address…

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