Folks, flying to Alaska across Canada is not as safe as flying across the US because of the terrain up north and weather. Add to that the sparseness of airfields as compared to the US [South of Canada]. Yes it has been done many hundreds of times, but by experienced pilots and well equipped A/C types. Weather will always be a BIG factor but the scenery is beautiful up North. The people are great up there. I would suggest that anyone planning such a long trip that they ask that all interested Coupers/and others provide a list of names and Phone numbers as well as locations of Mechanics who are Ercoupe familiar along the proposed route. Let everyone know your EXACT route and times.
There was supposed to be an agreement between Transport Canada and the FAA that would allow Sport Pilots and the Canadian Recreational Pilots to fly anywhere in North America. I don't know where that agreement stands at this moment. As it rests right now, flying across the Border north or south is a stupid hassle no matter what type aircraft. A real bureaucratic mess. Ron Hynes, Alberta, Western Canada -------Original Message------- From: [email protected] Date: 12/24/09 07:56:57 To: eflyin Subject: Re: [ercoupe-flyin] Flying to Alaska Fred, It's my understanding that Canada does not recognize the Sport Pilot certificate and you would face a problem as PIC. About the only way I can think of to fly to Alaska if you are limited to Sport Pilot flying would be to fly with a Private Pilot as a companion. You could fly the plane but not as PIC in Canadian airspace. John Roach N 2427H [email protected] wrote: > > I'm a sport pilot. Is there any way I can fly to Alaska. > > Fred >
