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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
I hear this callsign on Toronto Centre every now and then. I assumed it was a Q-400, I didn’t think it was a jet! The caption says that it’s at Buttonville. Not sure if they were testing the Localizer there. Its been U/S for a while now. © Tom Podolec Pretty neat looking aircraft. I…
My all time favourite airline (and I haven’t even flown them yet) is now flying to Thunder Bay. Flights will begin in June and is a welcome addition to Thunder Bay: “Porter’s choice of Thunder Bay as its newest destination is an exciting boost for the region’s travelers, as well as our tourism and economic…
Well… the original plan was to head up to Sudbury with Matt. Scratch that! I backed my girlfriends car into a pole and now have to pay to get it fixed. boourns! So, we headed up to Wiarton (CYVV) instead. Shorter flight, less $$! Wiarton is famous for Wiarton Willie. The groundhog that predicts if…
Poor passenger. FAA Hand Prop Aircraft Accident Video