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Pilot stories and aviation adventures from Canada. Flying BC takes listeners on a journey into the world of west coast flying and beyond. From mountain and float flying stories, to warbirds and airshows, and flight training and career discussions. Hosted by Warwick Patterson.
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Sunday Oct 17, 2021
Peter Grimm: Flying Seaplanes on the West Coast
Sunday Oct 17, 2021
Sunday Oct 17, 2021
"Your decision-making skills, everything, it benefits drastically by making the step into the float plane world."
Peter Grimm is the President and Chief Pilot at Van City Seaplanes in Vancouver, BC. If you've ever wondered what it takes to be a float plane pilot on the West Coast, this episode is for you. Peter dives into how to get the experience and training you need, the intricacies of coastal weather and flight planning, the differences between lake and salt-water operations, and why the Dehavilland Beaver is still the workhorse of choice.
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Well done guys
Monday Oct 18, 2021
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