My computer won't boot and it's just too hard to exit HTML on an iPod, so expect one-line posts until I can return to civilization and computer repair service.
Finding a good match between student pilot and instructor is crucial for good flight training. If flew with 13 different instructors now, one more than when I posted about my “
Episode 55
I am very late in posting this podcast. Many people have e-mailed me to see if I am okay. Well I am more than okay. I met a man on my trip to Belize and I have been t
I’ve been bad about involving Scotty in the aircraft project lately so I got him back into it today. Today he laced up the cockpit area of the fuselage. He did well, even tying the exact knot
Now that all of the CPL and APTL pilots have the new licence, Transport Canada is asking everyone else to apply.
In order to maintain a valid licence, holders must apply for the new booklet format b
NEW JETporter/Tronair JP30 Electric Aircraft Tugs available. Can tow aircraft up to 30,000 lbs. Here is more features about the JP30:
Nosewheel lift cradle
Two speed transmission
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NEW JETporter/Tronair JP30 Electric Aircraft Tugs available. Can tow aircraft up to 30,000 lbs. Here is more features about the JP30:
Nosewheel lift cradle
Two speed transmission
Built in GPU sy
Couldn’t resist posting some clear shots of the Tetons on descent the other day. In the second pic (with wing), the field is under the aircraft, approx 7000′ below. We were high due to 3 o
I ate at a fried chicken place, but I didn't have chicken. I'd been told the perogies were
the dish to have here. Boiled, fried in butter, then loaded with sour cream and big chunks of
real choppe
Gotta love this pic of GS at 218kts. Flew KPAO-KJAC in 3:20 and burned 84gals total. FL210. The Mirage is very hard to beat for economy, speed, comfort.
At PilotJohn, we will take a trade in quality used Lektro or JETporter aircraft tugs if you order a new electric aircraft tug from us. Please contact me with details on your tug or what specification
At PilotJohn, we will take a trade in quality used Lektro or JETporter aircraft tugs if you order a new electric aircraft tug from us. Please contact me with details on your tug or what specification
Happy Canada Day. Having told you were I am this week, I might as well show you around Fort Nelson. It's
raison d'être is its position on the Alaska Highway, 400 km north of Ft. St. John, and its
Took this enroute to KJAC on Saturday. I was flying along when my 4 year old told me that “Lightning” (his tiger) wanted lunch. That’s when I turned around and doubled over in laug
I've been doing some thinking lately on my long term pilot goals. Last week on the ramp I ran into a PC-12 crew, and we got chatting as I unloaded. They were fascinated with the Cherokee 6 and its loa
(Cessna 150L from Aeroclube Ilha Verde - Stored in a pile of boxes at LPPD since 2003)
The Azores are nine beautiful islands with spectacular landscapes and nine well maintained airfields. Amongst th
I was supposed to take the Cherokee down for the 50 hr inspection today, but they were fogged in down south, so that got nixed until tomorrow. We still had a couple hours to spare before the inspecti
I could cry with relief. I have just had an appointment with my doctor, I am covered by the airline’s medical insurance and I now have a referral to see a private specialist. My GP agreed that
The transponder is a box full of circuitry in the airplane, connected to an antenna. There are fancy transponders that transmit all kinds of parameters, but your standard Mode C transponder transmits
Currently training for my CPL license I recently had the chance to practice the commercial maneuvers for the very first time… more specifically Chandelles, Lazy Eights, Eights-on-Pylons and Steep
Project Propellor is an annual event that is organised to bring veteran RAF aircrew together for a reunion. What is special about it is that the veterans are conveyed to the reunion by private pilots
The picture below is my GPS track from tonight's lesson. My direction of flight along the loop is "up" on the track starting in the middle of the picture, and we are headed "down" the part of the tra
There are two Tronair 05-7022-3410 Skydrol hydraulic power units available. More information on these units:
Tronair 05-7022-3410-A6,82,16,8,7,6 Hydraulic Power Unit
15 GPM / 3500 PSI / 25 H.P.
There are two Tronair 05-7022-3410 Skydrol hydraulic power units available. More information on these units:
Tronair 05-7022-3410-A6,82,16,8,7,6 Hydraulic Power Unit
15 GPM / 3500 PSI / 25 H.P.
For a long time I’ve wanted a system to easily display charts electronically in the cockpit. For all the obvious reasons, having an electronic backup (or primary) version is great for the spac
My wife’s cellphone contract is expiring in the next week and we are starting to consider the options. The cellphone industry in Canada has undergone a revolution in the last 12 to 18 months on
Private flying is a social activity. If you’re not a pilot, this probably sounds strange. But believe me, flying is an excellent way to make new friends. I can’t go to one of the clubs or
I didn’t actually get to take the flight so there is no more to this video than what you see and hear here. Not my finest radio transmission but it wasn’t until I was driving to work that
I currently have two main G550 wheels and tires along with two nose G-550 wheels and tires. Please contact me using the Request for Quote form below if you are interested in these wheels. I have the
I currently have two main G550 wheels and tires along with two nose G-550 wheels and tires. Please contact me using the Request for Quote form below if you are interested in these wheels. I have the
There's been a change to our maintenance control manual. Previously we would have a minor,
half-day inspection (called a 50 hour inspection), fifty hours of flying, a major four day
inspection (ca
As usual, Aviation Mentor has an excellent posting on how to come up with an affordable EFB (Electronic Flight Bag). You can see that posting at: http://aviationmentor.blogspot.com/2009/06/p