Tag Archives: canada-us

Canadian aviation publication make-over

Posted on March 8, 2007 by David Megginson

My 15 March (2007) editions of the Canada Flight Supplement (airport directory) and Canada Air Pilot (approach plates) just arrived in the mail, and they have a new look. Just before I started flying in 2002, the CFS had a … Continue reading →

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Threats to general aviation

Posted on January 26, 2007 by David Megginson

According to AOPA, the biggest issue facing general aviation in the U.S. is the risk of user fees. I agree with Phil Boyer that user fees could hurt GA, especially if they are per use (as in Australia) rather than … Continue reading →

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Taking the fun out of flying

Posted on November 26, 2006 by David Megginson

I’m flying to Boston on Sunday for the week to chair the XML 2006 conference. When I fly to New York City, I usually land at Teterboro Airport and park at Atlantic Aviation — the gas is expensive, but my … Continue reading →

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A distinctive plane

Posted on September 30, 2006 by David Megginson

Yesterday, under a low ceiling and poor visibility in showers, I made my shortest-ever point-to-point trip in an airplane, flying the 7 nm from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier to my plane’s new home at Ottawa/Rockcliffe. There are dozens, if not hundreds of light … Continue reading →

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Cell phones, planes, and the Canada-U.S. border

Posted on September 28, 2006 by David Megginson

I just finished a three-day business trip to Boston, once again using the very friendly Norwood Memorial Airport (the Wikipedia article needs some TLC) to the south of the city. Boston has a nasty airport security zone with high security … Continue reading →

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Easier phone access to U.S. flight services

Posted on July 13, 2006 by David Megginson

Update: Alas, no longer — by August 2006, my cell phone was not working with U.S. flight services again, and a reader left a comment to the same effect. It was nice while it lasted. A bit over a year … Continue reading →

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The future of radio navigation in the U.S.

Posted on February 25, 2006 by David Megginson

The U.S. government has released its 2005 Federal Radionavigation Plan [PDF, 74 pages]. Here is what they are proposing for each type of aviation-related navigation aid: GPS Will be the primary federally-provided radionavigation system for the foreseeable future. Will continue … Continue reading →

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Another TFR in Canadian airspace

Posted on January 27, 2006 by David Megginson

Transport Canada has agreed to extend the U.S. Superbowl TFR into Canadian airspace. Here’s the NOTAM: 060014 CYQG WINDSOR PART 1 OF 2 CYQG DAH IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: 1) CYR540, WINDSOR ON, CLASS F RESTRICTED AIRSPACE IS ESTABLISHED WITHIN … Continue reading →

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Canada/US descent below minima

Posted on November 30, 2005 by David Megginson

I was discussing this approach with some U.S. pilots before I revised the numbers up — at the time, I remembered not seeing the runway until below 100 feet, though now I’m fairly certain I saw it at 130 feet. … Continue reading →

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"VFR not recommended" not recommended

Posted on September 24, 2005 by David Megginson

Like most Canadian pilots, I’m running pretty late updating my AIP, so I just noticed the contents of Aeronautical Information Circular 10/05 from last April. It’s worth quoting in full: Removal of the phrase “VFR flight not recommended” in pilot … Continue reading →

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