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December 28, 2020

Fundraising in a COVID world

Most non-profits are hurting. The money coming in has been reduced while the need for their help is increasing. 2021 will likely not see an improvement in this situation. Organizations need to be ready for change and challenges, but there is hope.

Fundraising/NoAd

April 30, 2020

Cash is king during COVID-19

Cash is king during COVID-19. Can airlines weather the cash squeeze? The economic repercussions could be devastating to the economy if airlines are not supported soon.

Aviation/NoAd

January 2, 2020

How to survive hotel germs, bedbugs, noise, & light

Ah, hotel rooms, home away from home where you can make a mess and someone else will clean up after you. But it’s late and you have to get a good night sleep for that big meeting tomorrow. Geez, hope that sea of kid’s heads in the tiny hotel pool aren’t on your floor. As I am lucky/unlucky enough to...

#crewlife/Aviation/NoAd

December 30, 2019

SPECIs explained

Sometimes weather is so special it gets its own SPECI.

Aviation/Flight Training/MET - Meteorology/NoAd

December 30, 2019

CAVOK (KAV-OH-KAY)

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

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.

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.

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.

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....

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.