gaz77

hi we are landing on saturday can anybody give us any tips on how to make the process less stressfull .i have my PR paperwork and my goods lists is that all we need?thank you. hope to here soon cheers

pdarwin

Not sure if things have changed, but don't you need to prove you have a certain amount of money to be able to support yourself?
Where exactly are you landing?

gaz77

toronto ,yes i have proof of funds thanks

joepublic

Good luck gaz77, let me know how it goes, we'll be doing the same in Toronto in Jan.

Aviator

Make sure the wheels are down

iaink

Was that from day one of the pilot course, or a more advanced lesson

Aviator

Day 1 on a retractable! However if flying an amphib, make sure the wheels are up when landing on water. I did forget once, day 2 on retractable - Fortunately a mistake one only makes once and it was noticed before we scratched the paint and bent the prop.

Zoe Bell

I believe I saw a rather interesting you tube video of what happens if you don't

Aviator

Like this you mean http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gTBe0FWQ18?

workhouse

On your way to the airport, can you stop off at Highfield Road and pick us up some of me mam's potato hash

Be prepared for the wait and stay patient - its hard when you're already knackered after the flight. Have some water and sweets/mints handy - I don't remember there being anything available once waiting.

Congrats and best wishes on your Canadian adventure.

gaz77

i take it your from the seaside?

workhouse

Just for a week in the summer and a weekend for the lights in my first 15 years. The folks moved out there when they retired about 15 years ago.

Zoe Bell

Nope this was a cessna caravan ( I think) amphibious going nose first into the water

Can't figure out how to link from YouTube on iPad but search for seaplane bad landing shows it nicely

Aviator

This did not go well http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOXTE4emYRQ

or this one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObLQnY5fDU8

dbd33

Pee before you get off the plane, it's a long way to the next opportunity. If there are any number of you or a lot of luggage, get in the line for a limo rather than a cab, in context the cost difference is negligible and the difference in hassle huge. Actually, do that if there's only one of you with just carry on.