Monthly Archives: July 2005

Approach Ban

Posted on July 12, 2005 by David Megginson

The weather at the airport is reported below minima — is it legal to try the approach anyway, just to take a look, before heading to your alternate? This is one area where the rules in Canada and the U.S. … Continue reading →

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How airshows hurt aviation

Posted on July 11, 2005 by David Megginson

It’s airshow season, and (unfortunately but predictably) the fatalities have begun, with three pilots dead and one missing in two separate incidents over the weekend: a midair collision at an airshow, and a midair collision practicing for an airshow. It’s … Continue reading →

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IFR Training in Canada

Posted on July 9, 2005 by David Megginson

Doug Robertson in Calgary is about to start training for his instrument rating, and has mentioned that there are few online resources specifically about IFR training in Canada. Obviously, though, there are a lot of American resources. Here are some … Continue reading →

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Google Maps Flight-Planning Demo

Posted on July 3, 2005 by David Megginson

I’ve thrown together a quick demo of several segments (almost 400 miles worth) of the V316 low-level airway westbound from the Ottawa VORTAC to the Sault Ste. Marie VOR/DME. The best part, in my opinion, is the ability to switch … Continue reading →

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Fogged in without an ILS

Posted on July 2, 2005 by David Megginson

[Update at bottom.] Halifax airport is fogged in, all ops are shut down, and hundreds of flights are cancelled, stranding people all over the place. After reading the CBC story, I decided to pull up the notams for CYHZ. They … Continue reading →

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