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Another memory of the Canadair North Star aircraft, this time from Ed Hill, sent to us in 2002 -
It is great to read all about this marvellous airplane from my fellow employees and all of the memories that go along with it, however, let me share with you folks something that maybe 5 or 6 people are aware of. When I was working as a 16 year old in airways engineering, my desk was just a few feet away from the office of one of the most loveable persons I have had the privilege of knowing. No other than Captain Ron Baker who was TCA's engineering test pilot. Every time Captain Baker went on a test flight he always took me with him. What most people don't realize is TCA was probably the first airline in North America to be testing automatic throttle combined with auto instrument landing system.
On this particular flight the weather was no better that 100 foot ceiling and he demonstrated how this system would work to everyone’s advantage. The bottom line I'm trying to make is that the old North Star was involved in a lot more that just making fond memories for some people... Best regards, Ed Hill, retired
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