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I thought I would provide an update. After sending a request through my supervisor for the CO to revisit this issue, I was told that compassionate leave would be approved. The DCO told me directly that his denying of this request was in error based on misremembering the regs (or perhaps they...

Thanks for the replies and references. I will try to revisit this with the CO through my supervisor. While CTA and compassionate leave do not fall under the same policy, the fact the CTA has a definition of immediate family (along with every other bereavement policy I've encountered) that...

Good day, I have a question regarding who is typically considered "family" for the purpose of compassionate leave, as this is not specifically defined in the regs. Background: My father-in-law passed away recently. He and his wife lived on one coast, whereas my wife and I are on the opposite...

You do not need to do a line tour in a normal squadron, as several people have gone straight from Phase 3 helo to 427. At the end of ph3 you put down where you would like to go, and the school staff along with the career manager decide what is the best fit based on the needs of the forces, your...

The Phase 1 bypass can still be granted to someone who holds a CPL, but it's not automatic. It's determined on a case by case basis, and I believe it's based in part on the recency of your flying experience. A friend of mine just got the bypass, whereas someone else I know who had a CPL/MIFR did...

The seven years after attaining wings is Restricted Release, not obligatory service. Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe obligatory service and a restricted release period can occur simultaneously. So in five years, the fellow at the desk next to yours will have finished his...

I just bought a Sawyer Mini to add to my aircraft survival kit. Internally, it's the same technology as a lifestraw, but the form factor is a little more convenient in that you can screw it onto a water bottle or the provided squeeze bag rather than drinking directly from the water source. You...

You can't really end up in that situation. Since you have 10 years of pensionable service in the public service, if you do nothing you will get a pension at the age of 60 that amounts to 20% (2% per year) of your average pay over the five highest earning years (presumably your last 5 years). It...

There are several components on ASC which require mental math skills, some of which require precise answers and some are more focused on speed of calculation and being able to estimate answers is important. However, you should strive to get both faster and more precise with your practice. Try...

When I went through it, there were some people in my group for whom the ASC was the last step in the process, and others for whom it was the first step (i.e. they had not had an interview, initial medical screening, etc.) so the order and timelines seem to vary base on availability. People who...

The Transport Canada CPL requirements are written in the context of a student going through the typical process of PPL->CPL->ATPL, etc. Most people going through CPL training would not be flying in a multi-crew environment, they would either be flying with an instructor as "dual" or without an...

As a private aircraft owner who recently upgraded to a 406 MHz ELT, I'd like to chime in on the issue. The cost issue is relative. Sure, a $1000 upgrade which may one day save your life seems like a no brainer, but the ELT is usually not the piece of kit that is at the front of most owner's...

While renting a clapped out 172 is expensive for what you get, the marginal cost for a flight is much cheaper when you own an aircraft. Two to three people owning a small single can get to be downright reasonable, especially considering the amounts that I see people spending on new cars/trucks...

Hmmm, according to the article, their battery doesn't use lead, but rather a graphite foam. That somewhat offsets the low cost and high availability of lead argument. Still, I'm curious to see how well these perform. If they can in fact match NiMH performance at Lead Acid costs, I think it would...

Thx for the replies guys. GO!!, good points about the advantages of ATV's over dirt bikes. For most applications in the army, ATV's are indeed better suited, thought I think there are a few very small roles which can be filled by a motorbike. The mountain bike strapped to the side of an...