Originally Posted by excelsiuss

Yes! This is easily avoided by buying a plane that does not have downward thrust.

There are a multitude of planes that will fly as good if not better than the Turbinator and do not burn the grass.

Originally Posted by agl892

Yes Gord, get an Avanti! Mine has never burned the grass!

Originally Posted by excelsiuss

Thats correct. You dont need either. Though there is nothing wrong with getting your TOC. Then other turbine pilots will know you at least have the minimal skills to operate one, and you can fly in the US.

I would recommend that everyone get the TOC.

Originally Posted by excelsiuss

Yes! This is easily avoided by buying a plane that does not have downward thrust.

There are a multitude of planes that will fly as good if not better than the Turbinator and do not burn the grass.

Originally Posted by Trumpetman

BTW is the Turbinator known to be a design that scorches grass taxi and runways? Is there a way to minimize or avoid this?

Originally Posted by smoknrv4

So a TOC or Lop is not req'd to operate a turbine in Canada?

Originally Posted by agl892

Guys...its not the turbines that are the problem...

Its the guys flying turbines with JR radios that are the problem

Originally Posted by smoknrv4

I fully agree Bill. I grew up on the farm and know the value. Crops are to be respected especially if it's in a volatile state like dry wheat and such. When there is a crash in the field we always take precaution to not trample precious plants by limiting the amount of people going to the wreckage.
Also about necessary precautions such as fire extinguishers and such, this is something I do anyways with flying big gasser planes, and the li po fires that are also possible, at the field. Safety is #1 and should be common sense.