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<_< I think this one is probably a bad rumour. I know in 2000,01 the Eastern Division gave 4 full time guys their IFR & in a couple of cases the 212 check out as well. That was the last time it was done, since then, I think the max contribution for any kind of training is $4500 from the...

:ock: I've seen the footage several times today, but the best was on CTV News.... there was another tape from an A/C that shows the AS350 in what appears to be straight and level flight. Then it seems like he had a hard over to the right and began to descend. Shortly there after was when the...

Is your buddy a Newfie? If so, tell him to give CHL a call in Goose Bay, they may have a summer position for a dispatcher opening up. The hours are long, the pay isn't great, they provide housing though and it tends to get a little crazy there in the summer months (the staff house & the hanger)...

Hey CTD wondering if you had much response to the question and answer piece from the last Vortex? Are we going to see any changes to the current "PPC" system in the near future or is this just someone tossing ideas into the air?

:huh: If possible, put one canoe over turned into another, may want to place some 2x4 across the rails wrapped in foam or bubble wrap, use a couple of HERC straps to keep em together. I would get the largest net in stores and wrap it around the two canoes and secure it with HERC straps, as...

Anyone hear if the job has been filled in Moncton?

:wacko: My company's temperature limit for outside work is - 45 c ambient Bell Helicopters temperature limit for the 212 is - 54 c !!!!! However, if you run J-A1 through your 212, your restricted to - 40 c..... God Love Bell Helicopters!! As CTD mentioned, the NWSO contract often requires us to...

<_< Gees RDM, I thought you would have clarified this "STORY" for Mr R22..... the actual pilot that was shot at in Cartwright, Labrador is now the Captain on the S-76 in Hamilton. He was a regular contract man for CHL during the Voisey's Bay era and by far one of the best long line pilots I have...

Just wondering if anyone knows of any operators bidding the job, other than CHL. Rumour has it to be a five year deal with an estimated worth of $ 50 000 000, bids were opened sometime ago, however, there hasn't been any official word as of yet.... anybody have the inside scoop?

Wondering if your finger is on the pulse? Any empty seats out over the banks yet, cause I''m really starting to blister in my current one!

Where to begin? I''ve been inside the walls for seven years and can honestly say it (CHL) has treated me rather well. I spent my first couple of years living out of a hockey bag, 180 nights a year away from the misses, but as time and experience grew I personally found I was treated with more...

You sure that was Vertical Magazine? Sounds like one of those ads in the back of some adult mags. Again, are you sure it was a helo mag, cause I mean who in their right mind would use RDM(The world would be a better place if it were run by children)for an article on helicopters, except to...

Lets pretend for a moment; every Astar pilot in Canada PPC ran out June 1st the fires start a blazing the mining industry takes off over another big find seismic work is none stop in the Delta > Who''s going to fly the A/C ? The way I see it, if you can''t perform an Emergency that is listed...

You heard right Winnie, a little slow on the receiving end of the news, however , better later than never. It happened a couple of weeks ago(give er take a few days), it was an L4, operated by a YYR based company, and there were no injuries. Apparently got into a white out or possibly a no...

Actually, the correct chain of authority is more like this; VP of OPS > WESTERN CANADA (Manitoba > BC) BOB HEIGHINGTON (Western Arctic) DIRECTOR OF OPS EMS JERRY BEATTY DIRECTOR OF OPS > QUEBEC,ONTARIO, N.B. FRANK RICARD DIRECTOR OF OPS > P.E.I.,N.S.,N.L., & HENRY BLAKE...