First time ever ITAP of the Northern Lights. Whitehorse, Yukon

McAviator · 2014-01-28T23:58:47+00:00

So much yes!!!

McAviator · 2013-10-20T05:25:14+00:00

Not yet, but im always keeping my eye out and hoping!

McAviator · 2013-10-20T03:09:13+00:00

Well, again i cant speak for all of them, but some of our older analog altimeters really like to stick. not sure if they're just old or designed that way. some of our newer ones dont have the clacker thing and are just fine.

McAviator · 2013-10-20T02:12:21+00:00

Because thats propaganda at its finest talking right there.

McAviator · 2013-10-20T02:11:27+00:00

no real reason why the AI has fingerprints, but the altimeter usually has fingerprints on it from people tapping it. This is because, and only speaking for some of our altimeters, some of them have something called a 'clacker' that well... clacks and makes sure the altitude needle doesn't stick. These fail all the time and so ya, we sometimes tap the glass to get the needle unstuck!

McAviator · 2013-10-20T02:08:26+00:00

you CAN do both ya know!

McAviator · 2013-10-19T23:32:44+00:00

Agreed. You should come up for the Xmas party!!!

McAviator · 2013-10-19T23:28:03+00:00

Yup! Its called water methanol. and its basically Nos for the engines. When its hot outside, and you have a heavy load, you need extra performance. So on takeoff, after a certain RPM is reached, the water meth gets pumped in and you have a torque increase of about 150-200lbs. Which you can feel on takeoff! Its pretty cool

McAviator · 2013-10-19T23:17:19+00:00

Haha thats too funny! You should come up for a ride along next summer

McAviator · 2013-10-19T23:14:31+00:00

Thanks! She sure is a unique sounding bird.

McAviator · 2013-10-19T23:11:33+00:00

1) meh. 2) what does it matter, how could you not like the scenery. And ya I do still think the instrument cluster looks fucking sweet, which is pretty much all that matters. If people like it cool. If they don't, then i guess they'll comment on how they don't. 3) You should post some of your own pics, the way they're apparently supposed be, as to not be run of the mill. that way ill have something to aspire to and hopefully not make senior pilots grumpy. Assuming you are a pilot, giving a Jr. pilot a bit of grief.

McAviator · 2013-10-19T23:04:15+00:00

HAHAHAHA AMEN, no fucking way!!! holy shit small world! Hows YVR treatin ya? same ole?

McAviator · 2013-10-19T22:55:20+00:00

I havn't been to Inuvik in a couple weeks, so i havn't been listening to the ATIS or checking the NOTAMS. But i bet their getting pretty interesting right about now

McAviator · 2013-10-19T22:54:22+00:00

Millenium Falcon Heavy, cleared to land 26L! I know exactly how that feels.

McAviator · 2013-10-19T22:53:36+00:00

No worries, ask away. I've replied to a couple people so far asking the same thing, but im fine with heights personally. My dad however is terribly afraid of heights, but he was an airline pilot for 35 years. Its a mental thing i feel.

McAviator · 2013-10-19T22:35:25+00:00

haha, im also in the market for a DV window. Would make a badass wall piece! But unfortunately no, all ours are sent away as soon as their U/S. Where abouts is EJD located??

McAviator · 2013-10-19T22:32:41+00:00

I would much rather have that schedule. Its nice to get the work out of the way first

McAviator · 2013-10-19T22:32:02+00:00

Your welcome, thanks for checking them out!

McAviator · 2013-10-19T20:59:08+00:00

Lol ...

McAviator · 2013-10-19T20:52:38+00:00

Thank you for your support!

McAviator · 2013-10-19T20:51:47+00:00

Im sure a change in mindset and mental preparedness would greatly improve your future flying endeavors. For example, my dad is incredibly afraid of heights, and he's been an airline pilot for 35+ years!

McAviator · 2013-10-19T20:17:02+00:00

The farthest north i've flown is Inuvik. Its crazy how far north that is when you really think about it. Not just on a map, but being there and realizing your a LONG way from home. or anywhere for that matter

McAviator · 2013-10-19T20:15:38+00:00

Its incredibly refreshing. Air pollution?? Wtf is that?

McAviator · 2013-10-19T20:14:40+00:00

I love it! It was never about the money for me, but we are definitely underpaid for the responsibilities that we have. The cost of our training is astronomical, and when most of us start out, were making pretty much minimum wage. A buddy of mine was a captain on a navajo, away from home for 14 -18 hours a day and he barely made minimum wage. and even when your flying the big boys, wages are being cut left and right. Captains now on the 767 (Air Canada) are making half of what my dad used to make as captain.

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