December 30, 2019

CAVOK (KAV-OH-KAY)

It’s a good day to fly when it’s CAVOK!

Categories Aviation/Flight Training/MET - Meteorology/NoAd/RAC - Rules of the Air and Air Traffic Services

December 29, 2019

Cloud lines in the sky

I took these pictures about a couple of weeks ago between Toronto and Ottawa. Uniformed lines of clouds running north/south. Does anyone know how these lines are forms? Or why? These images are free to use and available on Unsplash.

Categories AIM - Aeronautical Information Manual/Aviation/Images/MET - Meteorology/NoAd

December 29, 2019

METARs explained

Every pilot needs to read METARs. They are not as hard as you may think.

Categories AIM - Aeronautical Information Manual/Aviation/Flight Training/MET - Meteorology/NoAd

December 26, 2019

What is “zulu” time?

What is zulu time? Pretty important in aviation to know what zulu time is.

Categories AIM - Aeronautical Information Manual/Aviation/Flight Training/GEN - General/NoAd

December 26, 2019

Aeronautical Information Manual Explained

The Aeronautical Information Manual, AIM, is a Transport Canada document published twice a year for Canadian pilots and air traffic controllers. It is a single source document containing information from various regulations, manuals, and guides. It is an excellent resource for new pilots and experienced pilots looking for a refresh. Download the most current version in PDF form here: https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/publications/tc-aim.html....

Categories AGA - Aerodromes/AIM - Aeronautical Information Manual/AIR - Airmanship/Aviation/COM - Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance/Flight Training/GEN - General/LRA - Licensing, Registration and Airworthiness/MAP - Aeronautical Charts and Publications/MET - Meteorology/NAT - North Atlantic Operations/NoAd/RAC - Rules of the Air and Air Traffic Services/SAR - Search and Recuse

December 18, 2019

FSS changing phraseology at Canadian airports

Canadian Pilots: Small changes to FSS at uncontrolled airports.

Categories Aviation/NoAd

December 4, 2019

Flying Green

Flying? Why not choose ways to be more green. You might even save some green.

Categories Aviation

December 3, 2019

IROP Season is Here

If you travel during a Candian winter you might come across an IROP.

Categories Aviation

April 17, 2018

Why can’t you call in another pilot?

Every wondered why major weather events can delay flights for days?

Categories Aviation

April 16, 2018

What the flow! Why is my flight delayed?

Flow, Ground Delay Programs and Ground Stops

Categories Aviation/Flight Safety

June 7, 2017

Canada’s pilot fatigue rules are changing… maybe

On February 12, 2009, at around 10:20 PM a Dash 8 Q400 operated by the regional airline Colgan Air for Continental Airlines crashed near Clarance Center, New York killing all 49 passengers and crew, plus one person on the ground. The investigation that followed identified many causes, but there was one area that made a big impact on US aviation laws – fatigue.

Categories Aviation/Canada's Flight Duty Rules/Flight Safety

March 23, 2016

Expecting the unexpected on a stable approach

Unstable approaches are statistically associated as a factor in approach and landing accidents. Pilots are being taught to plan and fly stable approaches. What if something unexpected happens?

Categories Aviation/Flight Safety