There are 64,051 registered pilots (including Air Traffic Controllers) in Canada, only 4,021 of them are female. And I thought the IT industry was bad. The total number of pilots with ATPLs: 10,819 males and 496 females. There are 14,754 instrument rated pilots. Aeroplane Licence Types Number of Licences & Permits By Type All of…
I got the latest CFS from NavCanada today and was surprised to find a new look. According to the enclosed note the changes aren’t just going to be the cover: While the cover of these publications look different from what you are used to, you should be aware that more substantive changes are planned as…
Sulako’s recent post about stuck mikes gave me the idea to post all of the audio clips I’ve found with people in similar situations. I’ve been in a stuck mike situation myself, but realized it before I made a fool out of my self. Some of these clips may contain expletives, so be prepared. (most…
I (along with my team members) have to do a quick presentation in my economics class. Our topic deals with airlines in the north and how they can stay in business. Because the presentation only needs to be 10-15 minutes it doesn’t go into great detail. In any case, feel free to view the pdf…
I have asked this question before, but I’m hoping that new visitors to the site can answer it. Is there any good flight planning software out there? AeroPlanner is great, if you fly in the USA. Is there an equivalent for Canada? VFR planning for now but ideally the solution will also support IFR planning…
The winds were still gusty when I arrived to the airport. I still, however, wanted to do the exam. I went outside to get the plane ready. I had to pre-warm it using a portable heater. I suspected that the unit was out of fuel because it would not ignite. Regardless I decided to continue…
I have my flight test booked tomorrow for 9am. However I’m not sure if I’ll be going. Winds are forecast to be gusting to 25 knots at 7am (as far as the forecast goes). So lets hope that they die down in the following two hours. I went on a flight the other day. It…
Iain Anderson came up with an idea to create a short film using the 50 official airport icons. The tune is catchy and the short is only a few minutes long. Check it out at his website, funwithstuff.com.
Weather has been too crappy to complete the PPL exam. I’ve been pretty busy at work lately too, so I guess it worked out. Interesting clip (the player only works in IE): A KingAir decompresses at 20,000′ and the pilots are unable to use the oxygen supply to remain conscious. The airplane goes into a…
Environment Canada has a snow squall warning in place for Barrie extending to Oshawa. As I look out my window right now I see clear blue skies. It’s amazing how 40 kms can make a huge difference when it comes to weather. I’ve been keeping a close eye on the weather radar too: The winds…