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      Navigation Exam Time!

      ByBlake August 9, 2006

      With the end of a semester comes exams. I only have one, but its the one I’m least prepared for. Navigation.. such a bitch. All of the things I’m learning will never be used in the “real world”. However it is in the theory that can by applied. What scale is the VTA in? What…

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    • Interesting Things | Training

      Why Airplanes Don’t Fly Through T-Storms

      ByBlake August 8, 2006

      “We then hit a brick wall. I hit my head on the ceiling even though I was strapped in firmly. The airplane shook violently, so much so that the instrument panel became a blur….I could see that we were climbing at 6,000′ per minute. I called Air Traffic Control and said “We are unable to…

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    • Interesting Things | Training

      My Ideal Flying Watch

      ByBlake August 4, 2006

      My birthday is coming up (well, it’s in late September) and I was thinking of things that I would like to get as a present. I want a new watch to use while flying. I spent some time today online trying to find what I want but couldn’t. – Must be digital – Must be…

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    • Interesting Things | Training

      You know its cold when…

      ByBlake August 2, 2006

      I recall the stories of the early arctic pilots draining their oil into a can at shutdown and then using it as a hot water bottle in their tent. This also had the effect of keeping the oil warm with their body heat to make it possible to start the engine in the morning. I…

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    • Training

      Flying at last!

      ByBlake July 31, 2006

      I was able to go up tonight for my last solo flight before uncontrolled airport stuff. I got checked out (cause my currency expired) by a substitute FI. 21 was the active and I probably haven’t taken off from 21 in months. Everything was good except I started a right hand turn in the circuit…

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    • 420 On The Flight Deck
      Interesting Things | Training

      420 On The Flight Deck

      ByBlake July 29, 2006

      “You’ll never hear pilots announce to their passengers that they’re smoking a joint before takeoff so they can relax and enjoy the flight.” I seriously hope not. I discovered this site through a blog I read regularly. Pilots are not tested for drugs. At least, you dont need a drug test to get your Transport…

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    • Training

      No longer current…

      ByBlake July 28, 2006

      My student currency expires today and I haven’t flown in two weeks due to weather. The problem? Afternoon bookings. Trying to fly in the afternoon in Toronto in July and August is like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. The forecast for the next three days all call for Thunderstorms. With…

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    • Interesting Things | Training

      Landing at Pearson

      ByBlake July 25, 2006

      Just came across an interesting video on YouTube of an airplane landing at Pearson (runway 06L). At the very start of the video you can see highway 401 and 410. Watch Video

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    • Trying to fly…
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      Trying to fly…

      ByBlake July 24, 2006

      It’s been almost 10 days since I’ve been flying thanks to the weather. My booking today looks to be canceled too! The 172s are booked solid this entire week but I was able to squeeze in a booking for 7am on Friday. I need to get this last solo flight in before I can progress…

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    • Poor C-FHMU
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      Poor C-FHMU

      ByBlake July 22, 2006

      All photos were taken by Joe DeCaria. The weather forecast is not looking good for flying this weekend. My booking was canceled for today because they needed to repair the plane I booked. Boourns!

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