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Airplane Minimum Equipment List Day VFR
Airplane Minimum Equipment List for Day VFR Flight Introduction In accordance with aviation regulations, power-driven aircraft must adhere to specific equipment requirements, especially when conducting day Visual Flight Rules (VFR) flights. This list outlines the essential equipment necessary for safe operation during daytime VFR conditions. Equipment Requirements The airplane minimum [...]
Mandatory Frequency Reporting Procedures
Mandatory Frequency Reporting Procedures General MF Reporting Requirements The General MF Reporting Requirements establish guidelines for reporting within Mandatory Frequency (MF) areas to ensure effective communication and safety. Mandatory Frequency Usage Reports made pursuant to these requirements must use the specified mandatory frequency designated for the relevant MF area. Reports [...]
What is Survey Flying?
What is Survey Flying? About 4 months ago I was hired as a survey pilot in the Cessna Caravan. I had no idea what is survey flying. The survey company is an international multiphysics company with its main headquarters in Spain. My division headquarters is based in Ottawa [...]
A Pilot with Cancer
A Pilot with Cancer On February 3, 2022 I was told I had stage 3 testicular cancer. It had spread to my chest and lungs. I was to undergo an orchiectomy and 9 weeks of chemo therapy. I would lose all my hair. I would also lose my category 1 [...]
Students Work at Their Own Pace
With online courses students and instructors are now able easily connect in the classroom. Students can now arrive to their lesson already having pre-studied the air exercise. Instructors spend more time flying and less time explaining.
Our Flight Plan
Canada needs better aviation resources. Canada need a better aviation web presence. Runup.ca wants to help. Our mission is the bring the up-and-coming next-gen Canadian pilots together in a web space where they can find aviation courses, articles, podcasts, and discussion. Runup.ca aims to reinforce to the world the quality of Canadian aviation. We also plan to…