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John Amy shares this memory.- Regarding King Charles' horse being the first equine transport for Air Canada Cargo mentioned in NetLetter #1511. On my final flight for Air Canada in a B-747-400 (Flt 862/23 October 1998), the cargo load included 26 race horses and one more that had been given to the Queen by the RCMP. It was not unusual to carry horses. John Amy Editors' Note: John is, of course, correct. Reviewing the reference article at www.aviacionline.com, it may be referring to the first transport of a horse on a B-767-300F in a new specifically designed stall. |
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Captain Norm Snihur, retired, shares this memory - DC-8 Manual #3 engine start 1970's During 14 years on the DC-8, one manual engine start valve activation was required at Edmonton International Airport (CYEG). Early morning winter departure, after the aircraft sat overnight in sub zero temperatures. The start valves operated in response to flight deck engine start switch selection, and would route high pressure air to the air-operated start motor. The valves were fitted with a manual start lever that would be selected off when the engine start sequence was stabilized. The mechanic was unable to manually turn the lever. It was decided to employ a conveniently located 2" x 4" to loosen the lever with a tap. Several taps were required, which did not go unnoticed by passengers, either on the aircraft, or in the terminal. After the engine stabilized it was possible to return the lever to the off position with hand pressure. The use of lumber to effect the #3 engine start was reported to the company. A notice was issued that it would be preferred if this type of ramp activity should, where possible, be done out of view of passengers. Norm Snihur, Wings4wildaid Rescue & Transport. More about Captain Snihur @ vancouversun.com/news |
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Photo by Lorinne Anderson - Vancouver Sun |
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New U.S. subscriber Richard Kruszka sent in the following - I came across your newsletter when I was doing a search on Nordair and I must say, I was very impressed with the content and I clearly have a lot of catch-up to do on reading this summer! My interest in the airline industry started in 1972 when my father brought home an OAG, which I read nearly cover-to-cover. I then worked in the industry with Empire, American, and Qantas for 15 years. From my early recollections, I was just curious if you had articles on some of the Canadian regional and commuter airlines like Pem Air, Northern Wings, International Jet Air, Wagner Aviation, and others, most of which are now well-forgotten? I will be certain to read through your content but with my career starting with Empire, I've always had an interest in the smaller aspects of the industry and have considered writing some articles for various publications. I'd appreciate your comments. Thanks very much and I look forward to hearing from you soon. Rich Kruszka Editors' Note: Rich's suggestions will definitely have us doing some research on the airlines mentioned. |
