Monthly Archives: October 2006

Serious upper winds

Posted on October 29, 2006 by David Megginson

Check out the low-level upper wind forecast (FD) for Ottawa tomorrow — it looks like the gales of November are coming calling a couple of days early: STN YOW – for use 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 FDCN03 CWAO FCST … Continue reading →

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UNSAR

Posted on October 23, 2006 by David Megginson

Update: The ELT is back and recertified with a new battery, but the forecast tomorrow calls for cloud and ice from about hilltop level to 9,000 ft, so the Hope Air flight is canceled. UNSAR is the Transport Canada acronym … Continue reading →

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Thank you for smoking

Posted on October 18, 2006 by David Megginson

When I bought my Warrior, there was a small plastic sign in the middle of the panel reading “If you wish to smoke, please step outside.” My daughters were angry with me for removing the placard, but I’ve never been … Continue reading →

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Night and day: two perspectives on a small airport

Posted on October 17, 2006 by David Megginson

Since I moved from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International to Ottawa/Rockcliffe at the beginning of this month, I’ve had a chance to take only two flights, but with two drastically-different results. Night … One fine evening I decided to drive to the airport … Continue reading →

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