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( For retirees of the new Air Canada family)
Number 600 July 1st, 2001, We first Published in October 1995
Chief Pilot - Vesta Stevenson - Co-pilot - Terry Baker
To get in touch with either editor/pilot our email address is
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. Nice to know!!!
Terry and I are proud to announce that this is our 600th issue of the
NetLetter in 6 years and it goes out to 1600 recipients with possibly
double readership to all circles of the world - Canada, United States of
America, United Kingdom,Thailand, Bermuda, South Africa, Germany, Japan, Mexico,
Bahamas, France, Australia, South Korea, Seoul, Scotland, Taiwan,
Belgium.etc.
We wish to acknowledge the help from Industry Travel in supplying information for our
readership. Duane Frerichs of RAPCAN eMailNews and Brian Dunn of YYZNEWS who
allow us the use some of their input, and to Alan Rust Web Administrator
ACFamily Network and Tom Grant Web Administrator of RAPCAN and PIONAIRS web
who readily pass information to us.
Lastly, to those readers who send us aviation type stories, especially as they relate to TCA, Air Canada or the Canadian Pacific family.
THANK YOU, and a happy Canada day.
Vesta and Terry.
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. Need to know.
Dave Shaw advises us -
Airport: Kingston Norman Manley International
Time
GMT -5
Climate
(øC) Jan: min 22, max 29; Jul: min 25, max 31
Postal address
Airport Authority, Palisadoes, Kingston
telephone
+1 876 924 8452/6
fax
+1 876 924 8566
Location
11mls/18kms South East of Kingston
Transportation to city centre
Airport Bus: Juta service, fare JMD 590 (6 persons), journey time 30 mins. Bus: fare JMD 12, journey time 60 mins. Taxi: fare JMD 221, journey time 30 mins
Airlines
Air ALM, Air Canada, Air Jamaica (1968) Ltd, American Airlines, BWIA West Indies Airways, British Airways, CUBANA, Cayman Airways, Continental Airlines, Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines.
Airport tax
1) Departure tax: International JMD 1,000
Exemptions:
a) Infants under 2 years
b) 24 hour transit passengers
Note: tax may also be collected at time of ticket sale
Terminals
One
Flight information
tel 924 8024/8673, 0900-2300
Airline lounges/travel clubs
Air Jamaica: First Class Lounge. British Airways: First Class Lounge. Government VIP Lounge
Disabled facilities
Ramps, wheelchairs
First aid/medical facilities
Emergency Services available 24 hours, Medi-Post
Banks/bureaux de change
WBL Cambio 0900 until last flight
Bars
0630 until last flight
Car rental
Avis 924 8013, Bargain 924 8293, Gemini 926 8015, Hertz 924 8028, International/Budget 924 8762, Island 924 8075/8389, Kosmo 924 8775, Manzee/Sunbird 924 8065/8665, Praise 924 8394, Sun Tour 924 8481
Duty-free shops
0600 until last flight in transit lounge
Light refreshments
0630-2230
Post office
0900-1600 Mon-Fri
Restaurants
0630 until last flight
Shops
0700 until last flight, foods, confectionery, arts & crafts, stationery, toys, gifts, souvenirs, books, newsagency, alcohol, tobacco
Tourist information
tel 924 8024/8673, 0900-2300 in customs area
Hotels within 10 km
Jamaica Pegasus 926 63690, Morgans Harbour Hotel 924 8464-5, Wyndham Kingston 926 5430
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. Air Canada news -
Air Canada inaugurates Toronto-Norfolk, VA and Toronto-Charleston, SC service
To continue to strengthen our U.S. presence and our Toronto hub, we're launching two more Transborder routes daily non-stop CRJ service linking Toronto and Norfolk, and Toronto-Charleston.
Route cancelled Toronto-Greenville, SC.
On April 26, Air Canada announced its intention to start twice daily service between Toronto and Greenville, effective June 26. For economic reasons, we decided not to proceed with service start-up.
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. We welcome -
Dave Binch
Cecile Burns - Air Canada Customer Service Agent in YHZ joined in May 1970
and retired January 2001 and is residing in Dartmouth, NS.
email is
Stan Dell
Robert Winslade - Retired Air Canada Foreman living in Dorval, QC
email for Robert is
Linda Allnutt
Ron Bewes
Norman Bindon
Keith Brown
Wendy Dawes
Ann Dickson
Roma Donatelli
Jacques Drury
Tony Forbes
Pamela Garrow
Toshiyuki Kato
Tiia Kikas
Bette Laxon
Ken Maley
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. From the RAPCAN eMailNews issued by Duane Frerichs -
From: "Bob Muldoon" <
Subject: Travel Insurance
I have just received my renewal for the travel insurance from Morris & MacKenzie, phone
1-800-363-0960. Had you thought about advising the troops, via the e-letter, that it is worth their while to apply for the coverage? It is good for 30 days, which should cover most people for most trips. My cost for the year is $147 for the two of us.
Any queries, give me a shout.
From: "Dave" <
Subject: Canada`s National Aviation Museum (CAM) - North Star Restoration
The recent announcement by the federal government to proceed with the
development of the second phase of the CAM has opened the way to
rejuvenate and display North Star 17515 - the only remaining North Star in one piece.
This will be a lengthy process requiring the construction of a new 100,000
sq metre hangar before restoration work on the aircraft can begin. In the
meantime, in co-operation with the National Science and Technology Museum of
which the Aviation Museum is an important part, a campaign is being
developed to ensure that the North Star is displayed in a manner befitting
the vital and unique role it played in developing Canada`s aviation industry
and our country`s international airline and military air transport capabilities.
Trans Canada Airlines and the Royal Canadian Air Force, under the direction
of the late C.D. Howe, took the lead in that program - a program that was
fundamental in bringing TCA, now Air Canada, to the level of sophistication
and respect it enjoys today in the world wide airline community. The way is
now open to record for posterity, in our National Aviation Museum, the
history of that endeavour and the aircrews and ground support staffs that
made it all possible. Much of the material necessary has already been
published by Larry Milberry in his book "North Star".
What is needed from those of us who flew and maintained the the aircraft is
a firm resolve to support this undertaking and see the North Star and its
history displayed for the generations to come. That will require
organization within both the airline and military communities. I would
appreciate your candid views on this matter - particularly your thoughts on
identifying within your capability those airline personnel who were involved
with the North Star but are now retired.
This is a unique opportunity for these people to leave a legacy of their
years in airline service while at the same time taking part in recording and
displaying the vital role that aviation and the North Star played in the
continuing development of our country.
Best wishes always to you and your organization, I remain,
Yours sincerely,
Dave Adamson
P.S.
For those who take the "Airforce" Association magazine the summer issue that
hits the street next week has an article by me on the subject.
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Would those of you who flew the North Star and any others interested in contributing to and supporting this project please contact Dave Adamson at <
Duane
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.Remember when?
The Canadair aircraft were built is three main versions. 24 ordered for the RCAF as
C54-GM. 23 were delivered, the other was destroyed while in service with T.C.A.
before it could be handed over.
The second version - DC4M-2, 20 were built for T.C.A. subdivided into 2 variants,
4 bladed and 3 bladed props. The last production series was C4 built for B.O.A.C.
and Canadian Pacific. A total of 70 were built.
The official name 'North Star' was bestowed by Mrs C.D.Howe.
TCA commenced operations with the 'borrowed' C54-GM's on the
Montreal-London, UK route April 15th 1947.
During 14 years of service, the TCA fleet logged more than 193 million miles.
Canadian Pacific received 4 of the type c/n 147 thru 150 registered CF-CPI,
CPR, CPJ and CPP respecively. CF-CPR was written off at Tokyo in Feb 1950,
the other three ended up with Trans-Canada Air Lines.
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. Visitors to the Air Bus complex at Toulouse, France, may have noticed that the
'gate guardians' are a Caravelle and a Concorde next to the new A330/A340
assembly hanger.
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. News from the Air Canada Pionair districts.
Subject: Regarding Edmonton District Pionairs Events
Hi from Del Arnold YEG District Website Coordinator
Edmonton District
New Executive effective 21 May, 2001
Director John Kelly
Assistant Director Shirley Wood
Past Director Lorraine Horsley
Treasurer Geri Lawrence
Secretary Jocelyne Sutton
Memberships Marnie Sprake
Courtesy Sylvia Magnan phone: (780) 481-5718
Web Site Coordinator Del Arnold
Edmonton District Events
Remember The First Tuesday Of Every Month
Is the Edmonton Coffee & Chat Held At Smitty"s Restaurant Lounge
Kingsway Garden Mall From 10.00 to 1200 noon
August 16 2001
Annual Summer B.B.Q. to be held at
The Blue Quill Community Centre 11304-25th Ave Edmonton AB.
Time 1500--2000hrs Cost $10:00 Per Person
Menu Beef Tenderloin cooked to your liking, Potatoes. Salads,
Deserts, Fruit Trays and even a Glass of Wine. How can you beat
that for only 10 Bucks, We invite all Airline Employees, Retirees and
Friends, This is a Do Not Miss Event For further info contact
Del at
Nov. 04--2001
Fall Luncheon to be held at The Nisku Inn Time 1130-1400hrs
Meal Smorgasboard Style Cost $12:50 per person
Feb. 03--2002
Winter Luncheon same as above at present will do an update at
a later date
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. May Day.
From George Agnew -
Subject: Hiring Mechanics
Air Canada is in the process of hiring Mechanics at YVR,and will be doing a big blitz on
Saturday July 7th from 0900 1800 and Wednesday July 11th from 1600-2200. The process will take place in the CAIL/AC ops ctre.
For this, Dale Tressider AC personnel 604 276 3728, has requested volunteers to direct the prospects to their appropriate areas.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Regards George Agnew
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. Smilie.
We do training for KAL on 9 different types of a/c, one of which is the
747-200 "classic". One of our checkers graded a PC on a Korean Air Captain
as a failure about 2 weeks ago. When the Captain was informed of his grade,
he reached into his flight bag, pulled out a raw egg, and threw it at the
Check Pilot, striking him in the neck and breaking the egg all over his
jacket and shirt. The Captain has since apologized for this incident. The
job here is a tough one, and dealing with assaults threatened or actual
doesn't make it any easier.
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