Recent content by buchan

I have seen about a 15 percent increase in rates each year for the past three. One of my aircraft is almost 80 years old and another is over 70 and that hasn’t seemed to make a difference. I’m told by my broker that they are starting to see things stabilize in the industry. Don

Daniel: Nice to have another Commander in the Ottawa area, particularly since C-FCEO just moved from Carp, to western Canada. Don

Welcome to the group Steve. CEO is a nice aircraft. I have known the previous owner for many years. Don

The Canada/US border is basically closed to all non-essential travel in both directions for at least another month. I don't know of anyone who has tried, so I am not sure how this is being handled at airports, but if you do come into Canada, there is a 14 day quarantine period required. Don

Re: Southwest Ontario Fly-In on September 2nd Grant: That is an interesting comment from your Medical Examiner. I am quite sure you can not fly a Canadian registered aircraft in Canada with any FAA issued license. You must have a Canadian license. In the US, you must have an FAA issued...

Re: Commanders at AirVenture Oshkosh Stan: Nice looking PT-26. I have a PT-26 "Cornell" that served with the RCAF from 1943 through 1945. Very similar numbers to what you quote other than it would be a good day when we cruise at 110 mph. Don

Re: How NOT to arrive at Oshkosh!!! In the 15 or so time I have been into OSH, the scariest was while on final for 27 when a Bonanza came for a straight in from over the lake without apparently talking to anyone, and came in directly under us. There were some shouted instructions from the...

Re: New Bumpers... at Last! I'll take a set Don

Re: Hello and help please In Canada, the main POH document is generic, however, it is required to have the "Approved Supplements" for all equipment installed in the aircraft. I believe that is the same in the US? This would mainly be avionics, engine monitors, and, or course, the autopilot...

Re: Control Yoke Collars Put me down as well. Don

Re: Canadian Flying We have tracked the highs and lows of US Customs for many years. The high has usually been Drummond Island. The low has always been Port Huron. Don

Re: Canadian Flying John: You seem to have what you need for getting into Canada. File your eapis request early to make sure it goes through and you get "permission" from the US government to leave your country. If you change your expected arrival time, you DO NOT have to amend your eapis...

Re: Gas Spring Door Stays After you have had them, there is no going back. I am also surprised to hear the take-up has been only 25 percent Don

Re: Swift Fuels I am not that familiar with the Type Certificate amendment process in the US, but if I am not wrong the Type Certificate holder can request an amendment to TC at any point. I recall there were many aircraft that were certified to use only 100/130 fuel that were later...

Tim: I know through Judi, you have been extremely busy. However, if you have a minute, I would like to know if you know of anyone in your area who would be available to help me get 953CB over the mountains from Eugene and back into Canada. I aircraft is still US registered and I need a US...