My latest solo flight was a diversion to Holland Landing Airpark. The plan was to divert from Claremont to CLA4. I had previously been to CLA4 with my FI, but this was the first time solo. Me, looking all piloty I love this little airport. I haven’t actually physically landed there, but have done at…
Sorry for the lack of posts lately, things have been pretty busy. I’ve had three flights since my last post. All of them have been just fine tuning some of my weaker exercises as well as squishing any bad habits that crept in. My FI decided to pull the engine to idle at 4000′ to…
Just a quick “propoganda” video of Air Canadas new Boeing 777 Jet.
This semester is looking to be good and interesting. Firstly, I have a teacher that I’ve never had before. He works for Porter, so it’s nice to hear some stories about the latest start-up as well as how the Q400 works. Both classes are going to be engaging, my textbook for Personnel Management is The…
A new season of Mayday is now on the Discovery Channel. This season includes the Air France accident that happened at Pearson. It was good to get back into school yesterday. My teacher for Instruments and Avionics works at Porter as a f/o on the Q400. I have a flight booked on Friday that I…
Transport Canada will be going to various locations around Southern Ontario to discuss and present the upcoming changes to Toronto’s Airspace. The good news is that these meetings count towards your currency! TRANSPORT CANADA will consider these briefings as part of the regular requirement to maintain currency and distribute Log Book stickers. Date Location Host…
I’m moving to a new place on Monday and would like to update my address with Transport Canada. I was able to do it in person at a TC office during my PPL written exam. However, there must be another way (web, fax, phone) to update your address with their files. Does anyone know (other…
METAR CYKZ 232100Z 26019G31KT 4SM -TSRA FEW030 BKN045CB OVC110 14/13 A2974 RERA RMK SF1CB6AC2 CB NE-SE MOVG E OCNL LTGICCCCG NE-SE PRESRR SLP072= That’s why I’m not flying today :) That has to be the craziest METAR I’ve seen to date.
The weather the past four days have been phenomenal. Clear skies and temps in the low twenties. I was able to get up on Friday morning for a 7am “last flight” with my FI. The airport was dead quiet – not what I expected at all. I met my new FI on Saturday and we…
I’m hoping it’s still not too late to take advantage of this situation: The aviation industry is booming, resulting in a shortage of Pilots. I’s been awhile since anyone has been able to make this comment. Unfortunately a side effect of this boom is a shortage of instructors. All flight schools are being challenged in…