When was the last time you checked your car’s tire pressure? What about pilots? How often or have you ever check the tire pressure on your airplane with a pressure gauge? When we first learn to fly, the first thing…
For the latest update, please check Transport Canada (TC) website (or Google: “faa to tc conversion”). TL:DR Details It is way simpler to convert a FAA Instrument Rating to a TC Instrument Rating provided you already have a valid Aviation…
Fire Patrol? What is it? Whenever we see wildfire or forest fire on the news, we see large airplanes dumping tons of fire retardant and smaller airplanes and helicopters bombing the fire with water. Little is known of a group…
In the past 7 months, I was living in limbo. I wasn’t sure if I will be staying in Canada. In my previous post I mentioned what I did to try and stay in Canada. That didn’t turn out as…
Many people are being affected by the pandemic right now. One way or another, people are finding ways to survive. The tourism industry has taken a big hit. Together with all the lockdowns and people telecommute instead of meeting up,…
For the latest update, please check Transport Canada (TC) website (or Google: “faa to tc conversion”). TL:DR Do a Category 1 Medical Exam Receive medical certificate Make an appointment for written exam Study and pass the exam (20 questions, 1…
“Flying an approach is not difficult. A smooth approach takes practice. To execute an effortless approach, mastering the trim wheel is key.” That is what I concluded I recently found this journal I wrote back in the day I did…
I finally got my Class 4 Instructor Rating in Canada after all the hold ups, lockdowns and delays. It took way longer than I had anticipated. Which means I spent way more money for both flying and living costs and,…
