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« Previous EntriesI finally got my Commercial Pilot’s License!
Wednesday, July 20th, 2011Well it has been since 2009 that I have updated this blog… But over the past few years I have been plugging away at my Commercial License. After all that time and hard work I can finally say I have my Commercial Pilot’s License! Thanks to all my family and friends that have supported me […]
NWT Ice Pilot’s on History.ca Tonight!
Thursday, November 19th, 2009The much anticipated show NWT Ice Pilot’s is on tonight @ 10 pm on the history channel. I’m looking forward to watching this new tv series. For more information check out http://www.icepilots.com
Commercial Cross Country Flight Complete
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009Well….. I have finally finished my commercial cross country flight that is required for my Commercial License. The requirements for the trip were: 300 nautical mile cross country flight which shall include a minimum of 3 landings at points other than that of departure.My day started off by waking up early Sunday morning, calling FSS for a […]
Telus and Bell to offer iPhone next month
Monday, October 5th, 2009Well this is not 100% aviation related, but Bell and Telus are to offer service for the iPhone as soon as next month! http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/bell-telus-to-launch-iphone-next-month/article1312692/Anyone that doesn’t have a iPhone is missing out on one of the most advanced handheld devices. I mentioned this because I have been using mine for many iPhone aviation applications. Check out http://www.aviatorapps.com/ for a list […]
AviaFilms
Sunday, October 4th, 2009I recently received a pretty cool video of inside a Boeing 737-300 Cockpit from AviaFilm Productions. The producer is fellow pilot and emailed me thanking me for my effort I put into my blog. Check out his website http://www.aviafilms.com
Oshkosh Air Show
Friday, July 24th, 2009I’m departing Barrie this sunday July 26th en route to Oshkosh, Wi. I have been wanting to attend the show for years and finally decided to make the journey. I’m really looking forward to seeing all the newest technology and all the other aircrafts that show up.
And yes….. I’m driving….. I wish I had access […]
Flight to Brampton Flight Centre
Tuesday, June 9th, 2009Last week my friend and I jumped into a C172 at CNB9 and headed direct to Brampton flight centre to check out the airport and the flight school operation. I requested flight following with Toronto terminal and was cleared 3000 ft direct to airport. Once we were 5 miles out, flight following was terminated and […]
Flight from CNB9 to CYSB
Tuesday, March 17th, 2009The nice weather has finally arrived and I took full advantage of it on Sunday. I woke up to the sun shinning in my window and jump into my car and headed for a 11:30 flight booking. I arrived at the airport and went over some nav planning with my co-pilot Anne and my passenger […]
Bendix King AV80R GPS & Free aerobatics show
Thursday, February 19th, 2009Last Sunday I decided to fly to Hanover ( Saugeen Municipal Airport) with a aviation friend of mine to try out her new GPS. We departed Lake Simcoe Regional and headed direct to CPN4 using the new Bendix King AV80R GPS. I have nothing but good things to say about this GPS. The touch screen […]
John Travolta’s son passed away.
Saturday, January 3rd, 2009I was very sad today when I read that someone I admire very much (John Travolta) lost his 16 year old son Jett. It apparently happened at their vacation home in the Bahamas when his son fall and hit his head.
My condolences go out to the Travolta family.