Speak Like a Pilot, Not a Parrot: Threshold Concepts in Aviation In aviation, threshold concepts are fundamental ideas that, once understood, transform a student’s perspective and approach to learning. It can also be a way of looking at something that allows deep understanding of something in the world (Mossley, 2017). A widely accepted way of…
Owen Sound Flight Services Owen Sound Flight Services is a Transport Canada registered Flight Training Unit, as well as an accredited Ontario Career College. They are Located at the Meaford Airport (formerly Owen Sound Airport until renamed in September 2024 after being sold by the City of Owen Sound). OSFS has been training pilots since…
When flying with a Canadian airline, it is reasonable and logical to receive a passenger briefing from the flight attendants. As a pilot of a small airplane, it may not seem so obvious when you have to perform your own passenger briefing for those flying with you. In addition to this being a legal requirement…
Freshly minted commercial pilots in Canada often wonder what the next steps are. After all, they are now eligible to start earning money as a pilot in Canada. Building an aviation resume, or specifically a pilot resume, does not have to be a daunting task. If pilots follow some fairly simple steps, they can make…
We get a lot of questions about depression, mental health issues, anxiety, SSRIs, and antidepressant medications from potential students who want to pursue aviation as a hobby or career. The path to healing from mental health issues is not easy, but is well worth the effort in the long run. In this article, we will…
There are a lot of misconceptions out there about the ROC A and the legalities surrounding radio usage in Canada. This article will explore and answer some questions surrounding aeronautical radios, including the ROC-A. Governing Body The body governing the usage of radios and frequency spectrums in Canada is ISED, or Innovation Science and Economic…
Transport Canada Aviation Medical When first starting out in aviation, students are very overwhelmed with the amount of information they are required to absorb, a new way of learning, and of course the endless amount of tasks they have to worry about when they go home. From studying their Flight Training Manuals to getting ready…
Embarking on a career as a commercial pilot in Canada is an ambitious and exciting journey, with the Instrument Rating Aeroplane Type (IATRA) exam standing as a crucial milestone in this path. Administered by Transport Canada, the IATRA exam is not merely a regulatory hoop to jump through; it’s a critical step toward ensuring a…
Private Pilot License Canada Timeline If you’re interested in pilot training or just started pursuing a private pilot license in Canada, you’ve come to the right spot. Let’s walk through a training timeline to keep you on track during your training. Let’s look at how to train to be a pilot. Ground School A minimum…
It’s a pretty common question for newly minted private pilots to ask how they will go about their commercial pilot flight training at their local flight training unit. The reality is that most flight schools in Canada that are authorized to conduct commercial pilot training don’t make their students follow any syllabus, which leaves the…
