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( For retirees of the new Air Canada family)
Number 568 Mar 12th, 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
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
================================================================
. Need to know.
From the RAPCAN eMailNews issued by Duane Frerichs -
From:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
One of our retired pilots was denied boarding on a Continental flight from
San Diego to a destination in the US (4 Feb 01) with the remarks that
"Continental does not honor Air Canada passes".
Industry Travel advised -
I have forwarded your email to our Continental Pass Bureau Manager
for clarification. As far as we know, there is no change to the current policy.
In fact, our interline agreement with Continental now includes
Continental Micronesia for the pass exchange program where in the past we had
to purchase ID90.
The final response from Continental -
There has not been any change in the AC/CO pass policy, except as you
mentioned, including Continental Micronesia in the pass service charges. We
will contact our San Diego manager to ensure that the employees there verify
the pass travel information in the computer when there is any question, so a
recurrence of such inconvenience to pass riders may be prevented.
We value our interline relationship, and appreciate your bringing this to my
attention.
I am a "Snowbird" spending the winter months in California.
Question: Is it correct that if I do not return within 90 days
that I must use a new Trip Pass?
If so, does that mean that applicable charges are applied twice for one trip?
Comment: If Air Canada feels that they must charge the Employee Pass
charge twice ($30.00) for one trip, then what can I say?
But, to charge the U.S. Immigration/Customs Fee,
U.S. Transport Tax, Federal Sales Tax (GST)
which amount to about $49.22 twice for one trip seems unfair.
Industry travel response -
Our tickets are valid for 90 days from the origin travel date. If your
return trip is beyond 90 days, then you must imprint a new trip pass
ticket. An additional service charge and applicable taxes will apply.
However, since you will be charged twice for the US arrival and departure
taxes, you can apply for a refund on one of the two taxes on each ticket
by returning the remaining ticket to Payrolls once the deductions have
appeared on your pension cheque.
For example, for travel YOW-YYZ-SFO, unfortunately our system will
deduct both the US departure and arrival taxes as well as the
immigration fee. You will be able to apply for a refund of the US departure tax.
For travel SFO-YYZ-YOW, our system will again deduct both US taxes and
immigration fee. You will be able to apply for the US arrival tax and
the immigration fee once the deductions are reflected on your pension
statement.
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" ' "
. News for C.A.I.L. and airline buffs -
If you'd like to own a uniform or other promotional items with the Canadian
Airlines logo this is your last chance. The prices are fiery hot at 75-90 per cent off. Employees, retirees, family and friends are welcome but remember,
company ID is required and all sales are final.
The doors open March 1720, from 9:00 am4:00 pm at
Canadian Airlines Uniforms,
#160-6391 Westminster Hwy,
Richmond, BC (the Brighouse Business Park by the #2 Rd Bridge).
Hurry in and pick up your future piece of memorabilia.
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'---o-o-0-o-o---'
" ' "
. Bruce Allcom sends us a bio -
Mine is Bruce Allcorn and I flew with TCA from 1951 to 59, some
DC3, but mostly as an F/O Trans-At, on Northstars and Connies then out
of YYZ as a Capt. on Northstars. Seniority # at start of operations 365.
Over the years and flying sundry locations, I have lost track of
everyone from that era, and now that I am trying to compile a book of
events over the half century and I wish to include many lost friends. I
find myself more than embarrassed, not having a good record of my years
with TCA and some great pilots, some of whom still sit on my shoulder.
Mickey Found, Doug Siple Bert Trerrace, Art Anders, to name a few.
In 1995, all my personal possessions were accidentally destroyed,
photos - log books everything! This leads to my quest. Photos from the
50's, Pilot seniority lists, who may be still around that I could contact.
As my E-Mail would suggest, I spent nearly 25 years flying the Arctic
and Antarctic but now spend as much time as possible on the Gulf of Mexico
with an address in Mississippi.
Any suggestions or assistance would certainly be appreciated.
Bruce E-Mail <mailto:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. >poltopol@bellsouth<mailto:poltopol@bellsouth. net>.net
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. From the RAPCAN eMailNews issued by Duane Frerichs -
Subject: SELLING HISTORY
Ferg Kyle writes -
It has come to my attention that there is a disturbing move contemplated
by the National Air museum in Ottawa.
As you may know, this museum which houses the National Aeronautical
Collection, falls under the Minister of Heritage - Hon. Sheila Copps - and
forms a creditable and dedicated major role in describing Canada's history
in the air. In aviation, - that is, aviators - Canada is noted for its rich
contribution to the world's air history. The aircraft flown form a serious
part of that history and we are falling behind more dedicated regimes in
saving these mementos of a glorious age. New Zealand now has more WW II
aircraft flying than Canada.
The museum is now run it seems by people having virtually little
background in the air. As with many other related endeavours, this usually
results in the reduction of the resources it has taken decades to resurrect,
refurbish and display.
One such topic is the Airspeed Oxford, a twin-engined wartime
training aircraft which, while having been built in numbers (4000), is now
resident in one single NAM example. It along with the Avro Anson, produced a
large number of the bomber pilots whose devastating effect on Germany
accounted for its collapse. Tens of thousands of these veterans remember
their days in training - but of course they are dying now and don't pay
large taxes. The NAM, apparently short of space is said to be contemplating
the sale of the lone Oxford to New Zealand as a solution to their problem.
There is no doubt that Canada can get along without a National Air
Museum copy of this unique trainer - probably as easily as without a
Minister Of Heritage. But should it? Cannot some other solution be found?
Should the fourth largest air fleet at the end of WW II become the 52nd in
enthusiasm for its past? Should 30-odd million people flog the history of
its successes to the enrichment of those who treasure it more, but qualify
less? Should the largest air training area in the world, with a quarter
million graduates from every continent, be relegated to third world status
by stranger to its secrets?
I would prefer to believe that the museum is in the hands of
aviation-wise folk, but seeing the machinations of our present government,
I don't think so. And I intend to say so to Ms. Copps, Minister of Heritage,
House Of Commons, Canadian Heritage, Wellington Street, Ottawa, ON K1A
0A6, or at 1-613-992-2727. I leave those similarly enraged to find the
suitable email source on their own.
Please raise the alarm to stifle this proposed calumny - in the name
of Canada's rich heritage in the air. I know a large reaction is bound to
have effect.
Ferg Kyle <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. >
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" ' "
. Remember when?
CPAir pioneered the 'Bring your own lunch" concept 20 years before Freddie Laker's
"SKYTRAIN". On Hawaii and Amsterdam flights, passengers could buy a cheap
boxed lunch before departure, to save buying an on-flight meal. This turned into
a nightmare for the flight attendants , as passengers with a boxed lunch were
probably seated with those enjoying a cooked steak lunch. Some passengers
had devoured their boxed lunch while waiting to board the aircraft, and the scent
of food on-board made some become abusive to the flight attendants when they
denied them any other food,
(Surely the first signs of Air Rage - eds)
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" ' "
. Charles J.L. Mackie sends us this info
Can. Aviation Historical Society -
We had a meeting of the Can. Aviation Historical Society today and one
chap there was investigating all Lancasters that where built in Canada including
the Lancastrian. He has accumulated a lot info on the Lancs but mostly those that
where involved with the RCAF etc. He doesnt have any info on the Lancastrian
that we had while I was with the CGTAS.
I was wondering if some where in your files you may have some info as when
these particular Lancs where built and how they where disposed of after we where
finished with them. I believe one the Lancastrians was involved in that Crash near
Chile that have just discovered, was one of ours.
-- Perhaps someone who might have this info could contact me.
This Chap will be publishing a book about the Lancs fairly soon, so I told him
I would try and get some info for him. He is also looking for stories about aviation
in those days.
Cheers CharlesThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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" ' "
. Found on the internet.
Sandwiches target for foot-and-mouth
German officials placed British sandwiches under suspicion Tuesday as
possible carriers of foot-and-mouth disease - along with all other meat and
milk products - confiscating uneaten food from passengers arriving on flights
from Britain at airports across the country. Hunting trophies and other items
made from skin or hides also were placed on the warning list.
Aeroflot targets Virgin take-over
Flying Aeroflot is a virgin experience for many passengers Aeroflot is expected
to be confirmed as the buyer of Sir Richard Branson's low-cost airline,
Virgin Express Ireland.
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" ' "
. Margaret A. Cantwell sends this information -
I have been browsing around on the Internet getting used to it you might say.
I had been given the Web Site address for "The Battle of Britain". You may well
have it also but just in case you don't I will give it to you with the thought that as
the Battle of Britain 60th anniversary is coming up and I think it runs
July to October, you might find something of interest to some of the
RAF and RCAF Veterans.
There are super coloured pictures of the different Aircraft including the
Blenheim that (my husband) Ken flew in.
BATTLE OF BRITAIN WEB SITE.......http://@web.com/n/34a
When next in the U.K. -
Have you heard of Eden Camp? It is in Yorkshire near the City of York.
It is called "the People's War". It is the only Modern History Theme Museum
of its type in the world. Set in acres it covers the 2nd. World War from the very
beginning. There are some 30 huts depicting all phases of the war.
You can experience the Blitz, The Home front, U-Boat menace, Bomber Command
Operations room to name just five of them. You walk right into the huts and truly
experience it all. I am going myself in September which will be very exciting.
(As Margaret's late husband, Ken, was a member of the 600 Squadron, Margaret has
been made an associate member - eds)
I have now been invited by the 600 Squadron Assn. to attend the 60th. Anniversary
of the Battle of Britain at Westminster Abbey. Then being taken to lunch with that group.
There will be many Squadrons represented apparently and will be quite grand.
Margaret <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. >
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" ' "
. From the YYZNEWS issued by Brian Dunn -
South African Airways are planning to fly a charter with a 747-400 around the
world on November 17 to 19th, 2001. The unusual part of it is that it will be pole
to pole. "Polar Byrd II" will fly from New York's JFK to Rio Gallegos Argentina,
the continue over the South Pole to Perth Australia. From there it will proceed to
Beijing China, then over Russian airspace en route to the North Pole and on
over Canada to New York. The flight is now open for bookings with a First Class
seat going for $14,495USD, Business Class for $9495USD and Economy Class
at $7495USD.
AIRLINE and AVIATION COLLECTABLE SHOW
Saturday, April 7, 2001 1000 to 1500hrs
at Holiday Inn Airport East -- Hwy #401 and Dixon Road.
Sponsored by Airliners International-Toronto, these shows are held twice-yearly
and are becoming more and more popular each time. Don't miss this chance to
meet other people of similar interests to yours and bring your collection with you
for display, or to trade and sell if you wish.
To reserve a table, or for more detailed information write to
Steve Emmins atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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" ' "
. Terry's travel tips.
Interline prices -
Europe Greek Island Cruises
Amsterdam from $469* 3,4, 7, 10 & 11 Day Cruises available at
Athens from $339* Interline prices, with SA Air and nights
Barcelona from $359* Pre and Post cruise in Athens
Budapest from $759*
Cracow from $635* Australia and New Zealand
Florence Land Only from $219* Sydney Space Available from $459*
Istanbul from $599* Positive Space from $849*
Lisbon from $$449* Auckland Positive Space from $779*
London from $509* Auckland/Sydney Combo from $1029*
London/Paris Combo from $659* Melbourne-Brisbane-Cairns packages too!
Lucerne from $389* New Zealand Fly/Drive from $986*
Madrid from $309* Motorcoach Tours through Australia and
Moscow from $819* New Zealand available now!
Moscow/St.Petersburg from $1359* Costa Rica
Nice from $569* San Jose from $239*
Paris from $379* Great Escape from $589*
Prague/Budapest Combo from $1059* 2 nights San Jose, 3 nights
> All Inclusive Playa Tambor
Rome from $499* 3 day car rental, round trip SA air!
Torremolinos from $369* San Jose & Jungle Combo from $699*
Venice Land Only from $328* 3 nights San Jose, full day tour, 2 nights
Warsaw from $579* Jungle Lodge, round trip SA air
All Europe packages above include round from $559*
*Per person based on double occupancy
Exclusively for airline employees and their eligible family members
Companions now eligible for many of our packages
800 422 3727
Vesta sends this suggestion -
If Machu Picchu is on your list of things to see before you die - a
group of scientists says you might want to book your visit sooner rather
than later. In a report in New Scientists researchers say the
ancient Inca citadel could collapse at any time.
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. Smilie.
OOPS, WRONG TARGET:
Dutch air traffic controllers got a little more than they bargained for when a
German Tornado jet fighter on a routine training mission shot live ammo at their
tower. No one was injured in the incident, which took place on the island of
Vlieland. Three people were in the tower when it was hit by seven 27-millimeter
rounds from the Tornado's wing cannons.
The apparently accidental shooting is under investigation.
A few months ago at Downtown Airport in Kansas City (MKC):
Controller: "Archer 1234, your Mode C is not operating."
Archer 1234: "I'll recycle it."
Archer 1234: "Are you receiving my Mode C now?"
Controller: "I have 1,400 indicated."
Archer 1234: "I'm showing 1,450."
Controller: "That's close enough for government work."
Unidentified pilot: "If I could just get you to do my taxes..."
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( For retirees of the new Air Canada family)
Number 568 Mar 12th, 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
================================================================
. Need to know.
From the RAPCAN eMailNews issued by Duane Frerichs -
From:
One of our retired pilots was denied boarding on a Continental flight from
San Diego to a destination in the US (4 Feb 01) with the remarks that
"Continental does not honor Air Canada passes".
Industry Travel advised -
I have forwarded your email to our Continental Pass Bureau Manager
for clarification. As far as we know, there is no change to the current policy.
In fact, our interline agreement with Continental now includes
Continental Micronesia for the pass exchange program where in the past we had
to purchase ID90.
The final response from Continental -
There has not been any change in the AC/CO pass policy, except as you
mentioned, including Continental Micronesia in the pass service charges. We
will contact our San Diego manager to ensure that the employees there verify
the pass travel information in the computer when there is any question, so a
recurrence of such inconvenience to pass riders may be prevented.
We value our interline relationship, and appreciate your bringing this to my
attention.
I am a "Snowbird" spending the winter months in California.
Question: Is it correct that if I do not return within 90 days
that I must use a new Trip Pass?
If so, does that mean that applicable charges are applied twice for one trip?
Comment: If Air Canada feels that they must charge the Employee Pass
charge twice ($30.00) for one trip, then what can I say?
But, to charge the U.S. Immigration/Customs Fee,
U.S. Transport Tax, Federal Sales Tax (GST)
which amount to about $49.22 twice for one trip seems unfair.
Industry travel response -
Our tickets are valid for 90 days from the origin travel date. If your
return trip is beyond 90 days, then you must imprint a new trip pass
ticket. An additional service charge and applicable taxes will apply.
However, since you will be charged twice for the US arrival and departure
taxes, you can apply for a refund on one of the two taxes on each ticket
by returning the remaining ticket to Payrolls once the deductions have
appeared on your pension cheque.
For example, for travel YOW-YYZ-SFO, unfortunately our system will
deduct both the US departure and arrival taxes as well as the
immigration fee. You will be able to apply for a refund of the US departure tax.
For travel SFO-YYZ-YOW, our system will again deduct both US taxes and
immigration fee. You will be able to apply for the US arrival tax and
the immigration fee once the deductions are reflected on your pension
statement.
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'---o-o-0-o-o---'
" ' "
. News for C.A.I.L. and airline buffs -
If you'd like to own a uniform or other promotional items with the Canadian
Airlines logo this is your last chance. The prices are fiery hot at 75-90 per cent off. Employees, retirees, family and friends are welcome but remember,
company ID is required and all sales are final.
The doors open March 1720, from 9:00 am4:00 pm at
Canadian Airlines Uniforms,
#160-6391 Westminster Hwy,
Richmond, BC (the Brighouse Business Park by the #2 Rd Bridge).
Hurry in and pick up your future piece of memorabilia.
|
'---o-o-0-o-o---'
" ' "
. Bruce Allcom sends us a bio -
Mine is Bruce Allcorn and I flew with TCA from 1951 to 59, some
DC3, but mostly as an F/O Trans-At, on Northstars and Connies then out
of YYZ as a Capt. on Northstars. Seniority # at start of operations 365.
Over the years and flying sundry locations, I have lost track of
everyone from that era, and now that I am trying to compile a book of
events over the half century and I wish to include many lost friends. I
find myself more than embarrassed, not having a good record of my years
with TCA and some great pilots, some of whom still sit on my shoulder.
Mickey Found, Doug Siple Bert Trerrace, Art Anders, to name a few.
In 1995, all my personal possessions were accidentally destroyed,
photos - log books everything! This leads to my quest. Photos from the
50's, Pilot seniority lists, who may be still around that I could contact.
As my E-Mail would suggest, I spent nearly 25 years flying the Arctic
and Antarctic but now spend as much time as possible on the Gulf of Mexico
with an address in Mississippi.
Any suggestions or assistance would certainly be appreciated.
Bruce E-Mail <mailto:
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" ' "
. From the RAPCAN eMailNews issued by Duane Frerichs -
Subject: SELLING HISTORY
Ferg Kyle writes -
It has come to my attention that there is a disturbing move contemplated
by the National Air museum in Ottawa.
As you may know, this museum which houses the National Aeronautical
Collection, falls under the Minister of Heritage - Hon. Sheila Copps - and
forms a creditable and dedicated major role in describing Canada's history
in the air. In aviation, - that is, aviators - Canada is noted for its rich
contribution to the world's air history. The aircraft flown form a serious
part of that history and we are falling behind more dedicated regimes in
saving these mementos of a glorious age. New Zealand now has more WW II
aircraft flying than Canada.
The museum is now run it seems by people having virtually little
background in the air. As with many other related endeavours, this usually
results in the reduction of the resources it has taken decades to resurrect,
refurbish and display.
One such topic is the Airspeed Oxford, a twin-engined wartime
training aircraft which, while having been built in numbers (4000), is now
resident in one single NAM example. It along with the Avro Anson, produced a
large number of the bomber pilots whose devastating effect on Germany
accounted for its collapse. Tens of thousands of these veterans remember
their days in training - but of course they are dying now and don't pay
large taxes. The NAM, apparently short of space is said to be contemplating
the sale of the lone Oxford to New Zealand as a solution to their problem.
There is no doubt that Canada can get along without a National Air
Museum copy of this unique trainer - probably as easily as without a
Minister Of Heritage. But should it? Cannot some other solution be found?
Should the fourth largest air fleet at the end of WW II become the 52nd in
enthusiasm for its past? Should 30-odd million people flog the history of
its successes to the enrichment of those who treasure it more, but qualify
less? Should the largest air training area in the world, with a quarter
million graduates from every continent, be relegated to third world status
by stranger to its secrets?
I would prefer to believe that the museum is in the hands of
aviation-wise folk, but seeing the machinations of our present government,
I don't think so. And I intend to say so to Ms. Copps, Minister of Heritage,
House Of Commons, Canadian Heritage, Wellington Street, Ottawa, ON K1A
0A6, or at 1-613-992-2727. I leave those similarly enraged to find the
suitable email source on their own.
Please raise the alarm to stifle this proposed calumny - in the name
of Canada's rich heritage in the air. I know a large reaction is bound to
have effect.
Ferg Kyle <
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'---o-o-0-o-o---'
" ' "
. Remember when?
CPAir pioneered the 'Bring your own lunch" concept 20 years before Freddie Laker's
"SKYTRAIN". On Hawaii and Amsterdam flights, passengers could buy a cheap
boxed lunch before departure, to save buying an on-flight meal. This turned into
a nightmare for the flight attendants , as passengers with a boxed lunch were
probably seated with those enjoying a cooked steak lunch. Some passengers
had devoured their boxed lunch while waiting to board the aircraft, and the scent
of food on-board made some become abusive to the flight attendants when they
denied them any other food,
(Surely the first signs of Air Rage - eds)
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'---o-o-0-o-o---'
" ' "
. Charles J.L. Mackie sends us this info
Can. Aviation Historical Society -
We had a meeting of the Can. Aviation Historical Society today and one
chap there was investigating all Lancasters that where built in Canada including
the Lancastrian. He has accumulated a lot info on the Lancs but mostly those that
where involved with the RCAF etc. He doesnt have any info on the Lancastrian
that we had while I was with the CGTAS.
I was wondering if some where in your files you may have some info as when
these particular Lancs where built and how they where disposed of after we where
finished with them. I believe one the Lancastrians was involved in that Crash near
Chile that have just discovered, was one of ours.
-- Perhaps someone who might have this info could contact me.
This Chap will be publishing a book about the Lancs fairly soon, so I told him
I would try and get some info for him. He is also looking for stories about aviation
in those days.
Cheers Charles
|
'---o-o-0-o-o---'
" ' "
. Found on the internet.
Sandwiches target for foot-and-mouth
German officials placed British sandwiches under suspicion Tuesday as
possible carriers of foot-and-mouth disease - along with all other meat and
milk products - confiscating uneaten food from passengers arriving on flights
from Britain at airports across the country. Hunting trophies and other items
made from skin or hides also were placed on the warning list.
Aeroflot targets Virgin take-over
Flying Aeroflot is a virgin experience for many passengers Aeroflot is expected
to be confirmed as the buyer of Sir Richard Branson's low-cost airline,
Virgin Express Ireland.
|
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" ' "
. Margaret A. Cantwell sends this information -
I have been browsing around on the Internet getting used to it you might say.
I had been given the Web Site address for "The Battle of Britain". You may well
have it also but just in case you don't I will give it to you with the thought that as
the Battle of Britain 60th anniversary is coming up and I think it runs
July to October, you might find something of interest to some of the
RAF and RCAF Veterans.
There are super coloured pictures of the different Aircraft including the
Blenheim that (my husband) Ken flew in.
BATTLE OF BRITAIN WEB SITE.......http://@web.com/n/34a
When next in the U.K. -
Have you heard of Eden Camp? It is in Yorkshire near the City of York.
It is called "the People's War". It is the only Modern History Theme Museum
of its type in the world. Set in acres it covers the 2nd. World War from the very
beginning. There are some 30 huts depicting all phases of the war.
You can experience the Blitz, The Home front, U-Boat menace, Bomber Command
Operations room to name just five of them. You walk right into the huts and truly
experience it all. I am going myself in September which will be very exciting.
(As Margaret's late husband, Ken, was a member of the 600 Squadron, Margaret has
been made an associate member - eds)
I have now been invited by the 600 Squadron Assn. to attend the 60th. Anniversary
of the Battle of Britain at Westminster Abbey. Then being taken to lunch with that group.
There will be many Squadrons represented apparently and will be quite grand.
Margaret <
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'---o-o-0-o-o---'
" ' "
. From the YYZNEWS issued by Brian Dunn -
South African Airways are planning to fly a charter with a 747-400 around the
world on November 17 to 19th, 2001. The unusual part of it is that it will be pole
to pole. "Polar Byrd II" will fly from New York's JFK to Rio Gallegos Argentina,
the continue over the South Pole to Perth Australia. From there it will proceed to
Beijing China, then over Russian airspace en route to the North Pole and on
over Canada to New York. The flight is now open for bookings with a First Class
seat going for $14,495USD, Business Class for $9495USD and Economy Class
at $7495USD.
AIRLINE and AVIATION COLLECTABLE SHOW
Saturday, April 7, 2001 1000 to 1500hrs
at Holiday Inn Airport East -- Hwy #401 and Dixon Road.
Sponsored by Airliners International-Toronto, these shows are held twice-yearly
and are becoming more and more popular each time. Don't miss this chance to
meet other people of similar interests to yours and bring your collection with you
for display, or to trade and sell if you wish.
To reserve a table, or for more detailed information write to
Steve Emmins at
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'---o-o-0-o-o---'
" ' "
. Terry's travel tips.
Interline prices -
Europe Greek Island Cruises
Amsterdam from $469* 3,4, 7, 10 & 11 Day Cruises available at
Athens from $339* Interline prices, with SA Air and nights
Barcelona from $359* Pre and Post cruise in Athens
Budapest from $759*
Cracow from $635* Australia and New Zealand
Florence Land Only from $219* Sydney Space Available from $459*
Istanbul from $599* Positive Space from $849*
Lisbon from $$449* Auckland Positive Space from $779*
London from $509* Auckland/Sydney Combo from $1029*
London/Paris Combo from $659* Melbourne-Brisbane-Cairns packages too!
Lucerne from $389* New Zealand Fly/Drive from $986*
Madrid from $309* Motorcoach Tours through Australia and
Moscow from $819* New Zealand available now!
Moscow/St.Petersburg from $1359* Costa Rica
Nice from $569* San Jose from $239*
Paris from $379* Great Escape from $589*
Prague/Budapest Combo from $1059* 2 nights San Jose, 3 nights
> All Inclusive Playa Tambor
Rome from $499* 3 day car rental, round trip SA air!
Torremolinos from $369* San Jose & Jungle Combo from $699*
Venice Land Only from $328* 3 nights San Jose, full day tour, 2 nights
Warsaw from $579* Jungle Lodge, round trip SA air
All Europe packages above include round from $559*
*Per person based on double occupancy
Exclusively for airline employees and their eligible family members
Companions now eligible for many of our packages
800 422 3727
Vesta sends this suggestion -
If Machu Picchu is on your list of things to see before you die - a
group of scientists says you might want to book your visit sooner rather
than later. In a report in New Scientists researchers say the
ancient Inca citadel could collapse at any time.
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. Smilie.
OOPS, WRONG TARGET:
Dutch air traffic controllers got a little more than they bargained for when a
German Tornado jet fighter on a routine training mission shot live ammo at their
tower. No one was injured in the incident, which took place on the island of
Vlieland. Three people were in the tower when it was hit by seven 27-millimeter
rounds from the Tornado's wing cannons.
The apparently accidental shooting is under investigation.
A few months ago at Downtown Airport in Kansas City (MKC):
Controller: "Archer 1234, your Mode C is not operating."
Archer 1234: "I'll recycle it."
Archer 1234: "Are you receiving my Mode C now?"
Controller: "I have 1,400 indicated."
Archer 1234: "I'm showing 1,450."
Controller: "That's close enough for government work."
Unidentified pilot: "If I could just get you to do my taxes..."
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( For retirees of the new Air Canada family)
Number 567 Mar 10th, 2001, We first Published in October 1995
Chief Pilot - Vesta Stevenson - Co-pilot - Terry Baker
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. Victoria Ewert sends us this bio and information -
I am glad to hear that I can communicate to Air Canada retirees and can exchange
informations especially about travel. I am a widow of an Air Canada employee and
I want to keep in touch with the retirees to keep the memories alive. I am not that old yet -
I was only 31 years old when my husband passed away 10 years ago.
He was only 3 months short of his retirement for 25 years of service. He died of lung
cancer but Air Canada have been helpful to me until now.
Myself and my son who is now 12 years old, travel to other countries 2 times a year.
If any member wants information about the whole Asia, Europe, Caribbean, I can be
of help. ALso, if there is any AC retirees who wants to travel to Edmonton anytime
of the year, I offer a family house Bed and Breakfast at $50 per day per person or $70
per couple. I have 3 fully furnished bedrooms set aside for B&B with bathroom and
sitting rooms. It is only 20 minutes drive to the International airport and to the
West Edmonton mall. There could be retirees who wants to attend the 2001 World Summer Olympic to be held in Edmonton on August 3-13th, the tract and field event will
be held walking distance from our house. It is a first come first serve basis, so anyone
interested have to e-mail me at <mailto:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. >mvaewert1@home.<mailto:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. >com .
All the hotels are already fully booked and reserved.
I am planning to go to Tobago, Trinidad in April - is there anyone who have been to this place?
I need tips. Victoria Ewert
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. Subject: Denis Brackman
My father (AC retiree), Denis Brackman, passed away December 19, 2000
after a very brief but brave battle with pancreatic cancer.
He is survived by his wife, Frances and his son, Howard (me). He was 63.
(Howard tells us that his mother can be emailed atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )
Sincerely, Howard
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. From: Myron Olson.
Subject: GIMLI GLIDER
We told you about 767-233 fin 604 C-GAUN being put into storage.
Fred Spriggs sends us this comment -
As a matter of interest, if I'm not mistaken, FIN604 is the 767 that made
history when it landed safely at the Gimli, Manitoba, racetrack (airport)
(Fred's information is correct - eds)
Myron tells us -
Having flown this a/c on many occasions, used to joke that one could
feel the finger indentations in the control wheel after this incident.
In fact thought the registration GAUN was applied correctly.
Gimli Arrival UNpowered!
This feat obviously did not go unnoticed,
they named CYYZ in his (pilots') honour. :-)
Myron Olson <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. >
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. Found on the internet.
BRITISH AIRWAYS SAY THANKS, BUT NO THANKS ON SUPER JUMBO...
In what could be a big blow to Airbus' Super Jumbo program, British
Airways has announced that it is not interested in the double-decker
A380 after all.
FLIGHT TESTING IN THE NEWS:
Bombardier's CRJ900 made its first flight from the Montreal, Canada,
Mirabel International Airport.
LAST MD-11 LEAVES THE FACTORY:
Under the tearful eyes of some former McDonnell Douglas employees, the
last MD-11 with the Douglas name was delivered on February 22. The aircraft
was purchased by German carrier Lufthansa and ends another chapter in
aviation history. The MD-11 is a modification of the original tri-jet DC-10 design,
and the Lufthansa jet is the 200th and final MD-11 made.
The Douglas label disappeared after Boeing acquired the company in 1997.
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. From: Gordon Dalziel
This came from Brian Dunn
LIGHTNING STRIKES BA PILOT
A BRITISH Airways pilot yesterday told of his terror when he
was struck by lightning inside the cockpit of a packed jet he was flying at
5,000ft. Senior First Officer Richard Adcock, 45, was preparing to land in
driving rain when he saw an almighty blue flash, heard a crackling noise...
and felt a massive thud deep in his chest. It was followed by the sickening
smell of his burning flesh. Lightning had struck the plane's glass
windscreen. And because Richard's arm was touching it, the bolt surged
through and drilled a hole the size of a five pence piece in his chest.
Richard, captaining the Boeing 757 with 160 passengers and crew,
doubled up in agony, temporarily losing the use of his right arm completely.
But he managed to hand the controls to colleague Mike Tarry, 55. And
despite the state of his pal, Mike landed successfully.
The drama happened as the Boeing - call sign "Kilo-Lima" - was
completing its flight from Heathrow to Amsterdam. Planes, like cars,
are safe during thunderstorms because the bodywork acts as a
cage keeping the electricity on the outside. But Richard's arm brushing
the screen at the crucial moment caused a million-to-one freak accident.
In a dramatic account of what happened next, Richard told a friend:
"I had just throttled down as we came in to Amsterdam. I had my arm
leaning next to the windscreen and all of a sudden there was a huge
bang and flash. "Right away I knew I'd been hit by lightning. It was a
bit like being kicked by a horse in the chest from the inside out.
"I felt a severe pain in my shoulder and I couldn't use my arm.
"It was very frightening and I asked my skipper to take over.
Agony ... Richard is hit in the chest "One of the air hostesses came in
asking what the noise had been because she knew it wasn't a familiar
plane sound. "But she said only two or three passengers had noticed
anything at all so mercifully there was no panic. " Medical tests later
showed that Richard suffered a "burn wound in his chest consistent
with an electrical discharge."
In his official report to BA bosses, Richard also revealed: "When I felt a
heavy thud in my chest I was disorientated for a few seconds. I realized
that the aircraft and indeed I had been struck by lightning.
"Mike asked me if I was all right and I said I was not and asked him
to take control. "I then realized I could not move my right arm and
told Mike. I was effectively incapacitated at this point. "Mike flew
the aircraft making his own flap and gear selections informing me
what he was doing all the time. "On arriving, two paramedics boarded
the aircraft. I was given an ECG and my blood pressure
was taken." Richard, who is married and lives in West Sussex,
went on: "Accompanied by Mike, I was taken to the medical centre.
"Due to the irregularities with my ECG and high blood pressure,
the doctor telephoned a cardiologist at a local hospital. "I was told that
I was fit to fly back to London Heathrow as a passenger the next day
but not to operate as crew. I was later examined by a doctor who found
a burn mark on my chest. He found me unfit to fly." It is believed
Richard escaped more serious injury because he was wearing
rubber-soled shoes. But the accident, in October last year, has
caused other problems. Richard - who has flown for 25 years,
15 with BA - was originally off work for a fortnight. But on his first
return to the air, a scheduled flight to Edinburgh, he became ill again
suffering from an irregular heartbeat. He had to get his captain to take
over before he was taken to hospital for tests.
Richard now has to wear a heart monitor and is currently on long-term
sick leave. But he hopes to return to flying next month if he passes a
stringent health check. A BA colleague said last night:
"He has always played to win, whether it's golf, clay-pigeon shooting or
flying. " He's very determined and he was determined to get that
plane down safely. "Now he's determined to return to flying as soon
as he can. "The hole in his chest looks as though someone has inserted
a red-hot drawing pin into it and it is still surrounded by burn marks."
A BA spokesman said: "We have never heard of a case before where
a pilot or crew member has been struck by lightning while in a plane.
"Aircraft are occasionally hit by lightning but they are designed so that
the electrical charge is safely dissipated. This was a one-in-a-million
freak occurrence and fortunately it all turned out well in the end.
"We hope the pilot can resume flying as soon as possible."
The incident was probed by the Air Accident Investigation Branch
who issued a report yesterday. Richard, an ex-RAF pilot, added:
"A lot of my colleagues can't believe how lucky I've been and are
asking me what my Lottery numbers are. "But I'm not that lucky ...
and certainly wouldn't want to go through that again."
Gord DalzielThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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. Terry's travel tips.
From Dargal
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St. Kitts - Bridgetown, Barbados - Castries, St. Lucia - Soufriere, St.
Lucia - Isla de Margarita, Venezuela - Kralendijk, Bonaire - Oranjestad,
Aruba - At Sea - George Town, Grand Cayman - At Sea - Tampa, Florida
ONLY $1000!
To book this very special deal please call James at 1-800-690-3223, ext. 101
Rates are quoted in U.S. dollars per person (based on
double occupancy) and are subject to change, availability
and eligibility. Port charges and government taxes/fees of $199
are additional. Offers apply to new bookings only, are capacity
controlled and may be withdrawn without notice.
For more information on other specials, contact us at:
DARGAL Interline 1-800-690-3223 (North America)
International 01-250-861-3223
RESORTS
Here are some other great resort deals. All rates listed
include taxes and are per person, based on double occupancy unless otherwise
noted. All-inclusive packages typically include all meals, beverages, non-motorized
watersports, taxes and gratuities.
All rates are ppdo US$ for 4 days/3 nights.
CANCUN...Golden Paradise (All-Inclusive)...$195
CANCUN...Gran Caribe Real Resort & Spa (All-Inclusive) ...$402
COZUMEL...Paradisus Cozumel (All-Inclusive)...$269
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC...Melia Juan Dolio (All-Inclusive)...$239
CAYMAN ISLANDS...Beach Club Colony (All-Inclusive)...$445
IXTAPA...Pacifica Villas & Resort...$189
JAMAICA...Swept Away Negril (All-Inclusive)...$505
ACAPULCO...Calinda Beach Resort (Semi All-Inclusive)...$239
ARUBA...Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort...$275
BAHAMAS...Club Land'Or...$275
CANCUN...Fiesta Americana (All-Inclusive)...$435
CANCUN...El Pueblito (All-Inclusive)...$239
COZUMEL...Coral Princess...$165
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC...Puerto Plata Village (All-Inclusive) ...$215
LAS VEGAS...Boulder Station Casino...$89
MANZANILLO...Club Maeva (All-Inclusive)...$325
MAZATLAN...Riviera Beach Resort...$142
NEGRIL...Negril Cabins...$150
OCHO RIOS...Renaissance Jamaica Grande (All-Inclusive) ...$395
PLAYA DEL CARMEN...Bravo Club El Mandarin (All-Inclusive) ...$265
TORTOLA...Prospect Reef Resort (All-Inclusive)...$425
Eligibility: Active airline employees, spouse, dependent
children, parents, parents-in-law (select cruise lines),
retired airline employees and friends sharing
accommodations
.For more travel bargains, call us!
For reservations outside the U.S. call:
In Canada: 888-357-5012
In the UK: 0208-941-7200
In Germany: 06103-50880
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. Smilies.
From: Dave Fernie <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. >
Subject: FW: Maintenance reports.
Never let it be said that Ground crews and Engineers lack a sense of
humor.
Here are some actual maintenance complaints/problems, generally known as
squawks, recently submitted by QANTAS Pilots to maintenance Engineers.
After attending to the squawks, maintenance crews are required to log the
details of the action taken to solve the problem.
Here are some examples.................
P ? The problem logged by the Pilot
S ? The solution and action taken by the Engineers.
..............................
P ? Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
S ? Left inside main tire almost replaced.
P ? Test flight OK, except autoland very rough.
S ? Autoland not installed on this aircraft.
P ? No. 2 propeller seeping prop fluid.
S ? No. 2 propeller seepage normal ? Nos 1, 3 and 4 propellers lack normal
seepage.
P ? Something loose in cockpit.
S ? Something tightened in cockpit.
P ? Dead bugs on windshield.
S ? Live bugs on back-order.
P ? Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200 FPM descent
S ? Cannot reproduce the same problem on the ground.
P ? Evidence of leak on right main landing gear
S ? Evidence removed.
P ? DME volume is unbelievably loud
S ? Volume set to more believable level
P ? Friction lock cause throttle levers to stick.
S ? That is what they are there for.
P ? IFF inoperative.
S ? IFF is always inoperative in OFF mode.
P ? Suspected crack in windscreen.
S ? Suspect your right.
P ? No. 3 engine missing.
S ? Engine found on right wing after brief search.
P ? Aircraft handles funny.
S ? Aircraft warned to "Straighten up, Fly Right and Be Serious".
P ? Target radar hums.
S ? Reprogrammed target radar with words.
P ? Mouse in cockpit.
S ? Cat installed.
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( For retirees of the new Air Canada family)
Number 567 Mar 10th, 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
=================================================================
. We welcome.
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" ' "
. Victoria Ewert sends us this bio and information -
I am glad to hear that I can communicate to Air Canada retirees and can exchange
informations especially about travel. I am a widow of an Air Canada employee and
I want to keep in touch with the retirees to keep the memories alive. I am not that old yet -
I was only 31 years old when my husband passed away 10 years ago.
He was only 3 months short of his retirement for 25 years of service. He died of lung
cancer but Air Canada have been helpful to me until now.
Myself and my son who is now 12 years old, travel to other countries 2 times a year.
If any member wants information about the whole Asia, Europe, Caribbean, I can be
of help. ALso, if there is any AC retirees who wants to travel to Edmonton anytime
of the year, I offer a family house Bed and Breakfast at $50 per day per person or $70
per couple. I have 3 fully furnished bedrooms set aside for B&B with bathroom and
sitting rooms. It is only 20 minutes drive to the International airport and to the
West Edmonton mall. There could be retirees who wants to attend the 2001 World Summer Olympic to be held in Edmonton on August 3-13th, the tract and field event will
be held walking distance from our house. It is a first come first serve basis, so anyone
interested have to e-mail me at <mailto:
All the hotels are already fully booked and reserved.
I am planning to go to Tobago, Trinidad in April - is there anyone who have been to this place?
I need tips. Victoria Ewert
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" ' "
. Subject: Denis Brackman
My father (AC retiree), Denis Brackman, passed away December 19, 2000
after a very brief but brave battle with pancreatic cancer.
He is survived by his wife, Frances and his son, Howard (me). He was 63.
(Howard tells us that his mother can be emailed at
Sincerely, Howard
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. From: Myron Olson.
Subject: GIMLI GLIDER
We told you about 767-233 fin 604 C-GAUN being put into storage.
Fred Spriggs sends us this comment -
As a matter of interest, if I'm not mistaken, FIN604 is the 767 that made
history when it landed safely at the Gimli, Manitoba, racetrack (airport)
(Fred's information is correct - eds)
Myron tells us -
Having flown this a/c on many occasions, used to joke that one could
feel the finger indentations in the control wheel after this incident.
In fact thought the registration GAUN was applied correctly.
Gimli Arrival UNpowered!
This feat obviously did not go unnoticed,
they named CYYZ in his (pilots') honour. :-)
Myron Olson <
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. Found on the internet.
BRITISH AIRWAYS SAY THANKS, BUT NO THANKS ON SUPER JUMBO...
In what could be a big blow to Airbus' Super Jumbo program, British
Airways has announced that it is not interested in the double-decker
A380 after all.
FLIGHT TESTING IN THE NEWS:
Bombardier's CRJ900 made its first flight from the Montreal, Canada,
Mirabel International Airport.
LAST MD-11 LEAVES THE FACTORY:
Under the tearful eyes of some former McDonnell Douglas employees, the
last MD-11 with the Douglas name was delivered on February 22. The aircraft
was purchased by German carrier Lufthansa and ends another chapter in
aviation history. The MD-11 is a modification of the original tri-jet DC-10 design,
and the Lufthansa jet is the 200th and final MD-11 made.
The Douglas label disappeared after Boeing acquired the company in 1997.
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. From: Gordon Dalziel
This came from Brian Dunn
LIGHTNING STRIKES BA PILOT
A BRITISH Airways pilot yesterday told of his terror when he
was struck by lightning inside the cockpit of a packed jet he was flying at
5,000ft. Senior First Officer Richard Adcock, 45, was preparing to land in
driving rain when he saw an almighty blue flash, heard a crackling noise...
and felt a massive thud deep in his chest. It was followed by the sickening
smell of his burning flesh. Lightning had struck the plane's glass
windscreen. And because Richard's arm was touching it, the bolt surged
through and drilled a hole the size of a five pence piece in his chest.
Richard, captaining the Boeing 757 with 160 passengers and crew,
doubled up in agony, temporarily losing the use of his right arm completely.
But he managed to hand the controls to colleague Mike Tarry, 55. And
despite the state of his pal, Mike landed successfully.
The drama happened as the Boeing - call sign "Kilo-Lima" - was
completing its flight from Heathrow to Amsterdam. Planes, like cars,
are safe during thunderstorms because the bodywork acts as a
cage keeping the electricity on the outside. But Richard's arm brushing
the screen at the crucial moment caused a million-to-one freak accident.
In a dramatic account of what happened next, Richard told a friend:
"I had just throttled down as we came in to Amsterdam. I had my arm
leaning next to the windscreen and all of a sudden there was a huge
bang and flash. "Right away I knew I'd been hit by lightning. It was a
bit like being kicked by a horse in the chest from the inside out.
"I felt a severe pain in my shoulder and I couldn't use my arm.
"It was very frightening and I asked my skipper to take over.
Agony ... Richard is hit in the chest "One of the air hostesses came in
asking what the noise had been because she knew it wasn't a familiar
plane sound. "But she said only two or three passengers had noticed
anything at all so mercifully there was no panic. " Medical tests later
showed that Richard suffered a "burn wound in his chest consistent
with an electrical discharge."
In his official report to BA bosses, Richard also revealed: "When I felt a
heavy thud in my chest I was disorientated for a few seconds. I realized
that the aircraft and indeed I had been struck by lightning.
"Mike asked me if I was all right and I said I was not and asked him
to take control. "I then realized I could not move my right arm and
told Mike. I was effectively incapacitated at this point. "Mike flew
the aircraft making his own flap and gear selections informing me
what he was doing all the time. "On arriving, two paramedics boarded
the aircraft. I was given an ECG and my blood pressure
was taken." Richard, who is married and lives in West Sussex,
went on: "Accompanied by Mike, I was taken to the medical centre.
"Due to the irregularities with my ECG and high blood pressure,
the doctor telephoned a cardiologist at a local hospital. "I was told that
I was fit to fly back to London Heathrow as a passenger the next day
but not to operate as crew. I was later examined by a doctor who found
a burn mark on my chest. He found me unfit to fly." It is believed
Richard escaped more serious injury because he was wearing
rubber-soled shoes. But the accident, in October last year, has
caused other problems. Richard - who has flown for 25 years,
15 with BA - was originally off work for a fortnight. But on his first
return to the air, a scheduled flight to Edinburgh, he became ill again
suffering from an irregular heartbeat. He had to get his captain to take
over before he was taken to hospital for tests.
Richard now has to wear a heart monitor and is currently on long-term
sick leave. But he hopes to return to flying next month if he passes a
stringent health check. A BA colleague said last night:
"He has always played to win, whether it's golf, clay-pigeon shooting or
flying. " He's very determined and he was determined to get that
plane down safely. "Now he's determined to return to flying as soon
as he can. "The hole in his chest looks as though someone has inserted
a red-hot drawing pin into it and it is still surrounded by burn marks."
A BA spokesman said: "We have never heard of a case before where
a pilot or crew member has been struck by lightning while in a plane.
"Aircraft are occasionally hit by lightning but they are designed so that
the electrical charge is safely dissipated. This was a one-in-a-million
freak occurrence and fortunately it all turned out well in the end.
"We hope the pilot can resume flying as soon as possible."
The incident was probed by the Air Accident Investigation Branch
who issued a report yesterday. Richard, an ex-RAF pilot, added:
"A lot of my colleagues can't believe how lucky I've been and are
asking me what my Lottery numbers are. "But I'm not that lucky ...
and certainly wouldn't want to go through that again."
Gord Dalziel
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" ' "
. Terry's travel tips.
From Dargal
Subject: One very special deal!
LIMITED TIME! First Come First Served!
*** SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN ***
MARCH 18 ~ 14 NIGHTS ~ HOLLAND AMERICA ~ ms NOORDAM
CHECK OUT THIS AWESOME ITINERARY: Tampa, Florida - At Sea - San Juan,
Puerto Rico - St. John/St. Thomas, USVI - Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe - Basseterre,
St. Kitts - Bridgetown, Barbados - Castries, St. Lucia - Soufriere, St.
Lucia - Isla de Margarita, Venezuela - Kralendijk, Bonaire - Oranjestad,
Aruba - At Sea - George Town, Grand Cayman - At Sea - Tampa, Florida
ONLY $1000!
To book this very special deal please call James at 1-800-690-3223, ext. 101
Rates are quoted in U.S. dollars per person (based on
double occupancy) and are subject to change, availability
and eligibility. Port charges and government taxes/fees of $199
are additional. Offers apply to new bookings only, are capacity
controlled and may be withdrawn without notice.
For more information on other specials, contact us at:
DARGAL Interline 1-800-690-3223 (North America)
International 01-250-861-3223
RESORTS
Here are some other great resort deals. All rates listed
include taxes and are per person, based on double occupancy unless otherwise
noted. All-inclusive packages typically include all meals, beverages, non-motorized
watersports, taxes and gratuities.
All rates are ppdo US$ for 4 days/3 nights.
CANCUN...Golden Paradise (All-Inclusive)...$195
CANCUN...Gran Caribe Real Resort & Spa (All-Inclusive) ...$402
COZUMEL...Paradisus Cozumel (All-Inclusive)...$269
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC...Melia Juan Dolio (All-Inclusive)...$239
CAYMAN ISLANDS...Beach Club Colony (All-Inclusive)...$445
IXTAPA...Pacifica Villas & Resort...$189
JAMAICA...Swept Away Negril (All-Inclusive)...$505
ACAPULCO...Calinda Beach Resort (Semi All-Inclusive)...$239
ARUBA...Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort...$275
BAHAMAS...Club Land'Or...$275
CANCUN...Fiesta Americana (All-Inclusive)...$435
CANCUN...El Pueblito (All-Inclusive)...$239
COZUMEL...Coral Princess...$165
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC...Puerto Plata Village (All-Inclusive) ...$215
LAS VEGAS...Boulder Station Casino...$89
MANZANILLO...Club Maeva (All-Inclusive)...$325
MAZATLAN...Riviera Beach Resort...$142
NEGRIL...Negril Cabins...$150
OCHO RIOS...Renaissance Jamaica Grande (All-Inclusive) ...$395
PLAYA DEL CARMEN...Bravo Club El Mandarin (All-Inclusive) ...$265
TORTOLA...Prospect Reef Resort (All-Inclusive)...$425
Eligibility: Active airline employees, spouse, dependent
children, parents, parents-in-law (select cruise lines),
retired airline employees and friends sharing
accommodations
.For more travel bargains, call us!
For reservations outside the U.S. call:
In Canada: 888-357-5012
In the UK: 0208-941-7200
In Germany: 06103-50880
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. Smilies.
From: Dave Fernie <
Subject: FW: Maintenance reports.
Never let it be said that Ground crews and Engineers lack a sense of
humor.
Here are some actual maintenance complaints/problems, generally known as
squawks, recently submitted by QANTAS Pilots to maintenance Engineers.
After attending to the squawks, maintenance crews are required to log the
details of the action taken to solve the problem.
Here are some examples.................
P ? The problem logged by the Pilot
S ? The solution and action taken by the Engineers.
..............................
P ? Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
S ? Left inside main tire almost replaced.
P ? Test flight OK, except autoland very rough.
S ? Autoland not installed on this aircraft.
P ? No. 2 propeller seeping prop fluid.
S ? No. 2 propeller seepage normal ? Nos 1, 3 and 4 propellers lack normal
seepage.
P ? Something loose in cockpit.
S ? Something tightened in cockpit.
P ? Dead bugs on windshield.
S ? Live bugs on back-order.
P ? Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200 FPM descent
S ? Cannot reproduce the same problem on the ground.
P ? Evidence of leak on right main landing gear
S ? Evidence removed.
P ? DME volume is unbelievably loud
S ? Volume set to more believable level
P ? Friction lock cause throttle levers to stick.
S ? That is what they are there for.
P ? IFF inoperative.
S ? IFF is always inoperative in OFF mode.
P ? Suspected crack in windscreen.
S ? Suspect your right.
P ? No. 3 engine missing.
S ? Engine found on right wing after brief search.
P ? Aircraft handles funny.
S ? Aircraft warned to "Straighten up, Fly Right and Be Serious".
P ? Target radar hums.
S ? Reprogrammed target radar with words.
P ? Mouse in cockpit.
S ? Cat installed.
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( For retirees of the new Air Canada family)
Number 566 Mar 8th, 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
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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. Need to know.
Over the next month, our focus must be on re-introducing the carry-on
baggage policy with employees and customers. Many of us can identify with
the following scenario:
you're travelling on a standby basis and you're one of the last people called
to board. You're looking for a spot in an overhead bin to securely stow your carry-on
baggage and have to go to at least five overhead bins before you can squeeze your
bag among the others. It's not a pretty sight, but it's a common one.
By making sure customers and employees board the aircraft with the allowable
number and size of carry-on baggage pieces remember to use the sizing template you
can help make this scenario a thing of the past.
If the carry-on bag is too big or one too many, it must travel as checked baggage,
and may require collection of excess baggage fees.
As Spring Break makes its way across BC, Ontario, Quebec, and the
Maritimes over the coming weeks, we're anticipating heavy flight loads,
especially on weekends. Before jetting off to destinations in Canada, Europe,
or in the sun, be sure to bring back up tickets on other carriers before you leave home.
In addition, remind travel partners that they can only travel on flights operated by
Air Canada or the Regional Carriers, and aren't eligible for compensation in a denied
boarding situation.
Effective March 4, AC3007, Boeing 747 service from Toronto to Hong Kong,
with stop in Vancouver, will depart from Toronto's Terminal 2. The flight leg
between Toronto and Vancouver will carry Domestic traffic.
Effective March 5, the return flight, AC3008, will arrive at Terminal 2.
Travellers returning from Hong Kong must clear Customs in Vancouver.
Mar 5th marked the start of Air Canada's daily A319 non-stop service between
Ottawa and San Jose, CA.
FEDEX - federal express (fx)
Definition
FEDEX offers reduced rate shipping of personal goods to
employees of any airline with whom it has an agreement
Eligibility
Active employee of ac/cp/tier 2 with 6 months service
Spouse - legal (valid personal picture & employee id rqrd)
Retired employee
Reservation
* shipment may be tendered to a FEDEX employee at any FEDEX
operated location during regular business hours
* reference section of the domestic/international waybill
requires the following entries:
- 3 digit airline code
- employee number and date of joining
* employee signature is required in the release portion of
the US airbill
Inquiry and tracing
FEDEX customer service - 1-800-gofedex
Monday - Friday 1800 to 0800
Saturday after 1300
Sunday anytime
****************************************
Monday - Friday - Christmas hours
December 01 to January 5
0700 am to 1630 pm
Christmas season cut-off - for shipping December 18
Service charge
Type of service eligible for airline discount:
* USA domestic - priority overnight
- standard overnight
- 2 day service
* International - international priority
Discounted service is subject to the following guidelines:
- discount applicable to shipment up to 150 lbs only and/or
cannot exceed 10 individual pieces within a 24 hour period
- minimum rate $6.00usd
//payment//
- cash, cheque or credit card accepted
- charge to any FEDEX account not permitted
- C.O.D. not permitted
Restriction
- shipment limited to personal goods only - shipment at the
discount rate to conduct any private business is prohibited
* request for shipment is subject to refusal
- within 90 minutes of closing
- less than 2 hours prior to the FEDEX station,s cut off
time for the peak season November 1 to December 25
- Declared value charges/additional service or handling fees
are exempt from any discount
--NOTE--
any misuse/abuse is subject to suspension of this privilege
Delivery
If the shipment cannot be released on the first attempt,
a delivery notice will be left and the shipment held at
the local station for pickup
Refund
- claim may be submitted for any shipment lost or damaged
(declared value may be purchased - no discount)
- FEDEX money back guarantee is not applicable to any airline
discount shipment
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. Donna Salter sends us her bio -
I became a casual Air Canada employee in Vancouver in 1967 in Cargo and
was hired permanently in 1969. I left the company in 1975 to move to the interior
of British Columbia with my husband and three children when we purchased
a fishing resort.
We sold the resort in 1984 and moved to Victoria where I was again hired as
a casual employee and provided vacation relief for Ella Burnett for two years.
When Ella retired, I was hired again as a permanent employee in 1986. I opted to
stay with the company when the Victoria Airport and Sales Offices closed and
ultimately accepted a position in Administration in the General Manager's office
in Vancouver. I finally became Customer Relations Coordinator and remained there
until June of last year.
DonnaThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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. Vern Swerdfeger sends us this update -
We had 91 show up for the meal. From Kamloops, Chase, Oliver and
throughout the Valley. Very happy with the turnout. The only problem was
no PA system and some had a problem hearing. We broke it into 2 groups
and President Abby Sones spoke to each in turn and I took the other group
with Treasurers report and Pionair progress.
CAIRE has 157 members, including spouses, signed for 2001. Many, many
of them have applied to Pionairs.
Edna Jack had some photos of the 1940 era with TCA, 3 of which will be scanned
for the web site acfamily.org.
I'm also a ham operator (VE7VKS). My wife and eldest son are also hams.
At the Pionairs lunch I attended a week or so ago, a retired AC chap came
up to me and asked if I remembered him. Of course I was stumped. Then he
said he'd gone to Radio School with me in 1950! I stayed in the one school and
he went to another for the second year. Then he joined AC and worked as a
radio operator for 5 years, then one day he started flying lessons and became
a AC pilot for 35 years. His name is Trevor Bolitho and I think he lives in the
lower mainland somewhere. We were interrupted in our discussion when lunch was
served. Its a small world.
Vern
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. Brian Dunn who issued an email YYZNEWS sent this along -
AVIATION CHOP SHOPS RUN ON A WING AND A SPARE
By Susan Carey
Shane Johnson strides into the cockpit of a DC-10, armed with an
electric screwdriver and a to-do list. The 25-year-old aircraft
mechanic doesn't know how to install aircraft parts, but he's a whiz
at removing them.
Engines, radar equipment, lavatory-flush motors, flaps,
stabilizers--you name it, Johnson can take it off. And all those
things will be removed from this 24-year-old jumbo jet.
Johnson and the two dozen others who work at this aviation chop
shop pull planes apart wing to wing. Of the thousands of parts they
extract, many will fly again, recycled onto other planes.
The nation's air travelers may assume that any replacement parts
installed in the commercial jets on are new. But domestic airlines,
with the blessing of the Federal Aviation Administration and the
aerospace industry, increasingly rely on jet junkyards. And the one
here at Greenwood-Leflore Airport in central Mississippi is one of the
busiest in the world.
For airlines and aircraft-maintenance companies, the used stuff is
just as good as new, if properly inspected and repaired under strict
federal regulations. And it costs as much as 60 percent less. So chop
shops from here to Mojave, Calif., have sprung up to feed the growing
used-parts market. The idea is to buy an old aircraft for, say, $2
million and to resell it piecemeal for $3 million to $4 million.
AAR Corp., a Chicago-area aviation-parts supplier, began a teardown
operation in Roswell, N.M., a few years ago to handle disassembly of
13 British Airways 747s it bought for used parts.
Memphis Group, which is based in its namesake city, has stripped about
140 planes in the last decade, including the Northwest Airlines 727
skyjacked by D.B. Cooper in 1971. The criminal parachuted out the rear
door with $200,000 in ransom and was never found, but the plane
continued to carry passengers for many more years.
Today, there are 27 aircraft on the tarmac of this former World War II
Army Air Corps base. Many lack doors, tails and nose cones, and some
sit on piles of railroad ties, their landing gear long gone. While
most have their logos painted over, it is easy to spot the colors of
Continental Airlines, Air China, Trans World Airlines, Garuda
Indonesia and United Airlines.
Soon after a plane completes its final landing at Greenwood, Johnson
and other removal experts swarm over it with "pick lists" of the items
in the hottest demand. First off: the engines, which can account for
25 to 50 percent of the plane's salvage value. Then come the auxiliary
power units, the air-conditioning systems and the cockpit gear. All
are matched against manufacturers' manuals to ensure that the resold
parts are what they are advertised to be.
When Greenwood workers send an "as removed," or unrepaired, part to
headquarters, it carries one or more tags with the following
information: the industry part number, the specific part's serial
number, the airline that operated the plane, the airplane tail number,
the aircraft serial number, the mechanic's license number and the
Memphis Group's inspection stamp. This lets the buyer trace its
history, a particularly important step for parts that the FAA requires
be discarded after a certain number of hours flown or takeoffs and
landings.
Next on his list: the thick glass windshields, steering yokes and the
pedestal between the pilots' seats where the throttles are. The used
windshields probably will command $8,000 each, compared with $32,000
new, says Richard Cordle, the 22-year veteran of airplane salvage who
manages Greenwood. Used yokes go for $2,500 each. The cockpit seats,
also a hot item, will sell for as much as $30,000 each if they have
electronic controls, he says.
After the parts in highest demand are shipped to company headquarters,
they are resold or sent to repair shops for refurbishment. The
company, which derives about a third of its inventory from the
Greenwood boneyard, says its clients include most of the major
domestic and international passenger and cargo airlines.
Once the resalable parts have been picked off, the scrap-metal dealers
arrive. They usually truck in a couple of cranes equipped with shears
that can chop the hull into huge pieces that are later crushed.
Sometimes the planes are cut to pieces manually by workers with
blowtorches and saws. Greenwood gets paid by the pound for the metal,
mostly aluminum, which the dealers haul away to be melted down. The
recycled aluminum is then sold to manufacturers, who will use it in
everything from auto bodies to aluminum foil to aircraft fuselages.
It takes about 1,100 hours to pick over a small 737. It
takes a big crane and shear a day to chop the hull. A 747 takes
Memphis Group mechanics about 6,000 hours to strip and 2 1/2 days for
a metal dealer to chop apart.
Greenwood has donated hulls and cockpit shells to fire-fighting
academies, universities and law-enforcement agencies for training,
Local churches sometimes cart insulation away for their
building additions. "Airplane insulation is way better than what you
have in your house," He only wishes there were more demand
for passenger seats, which often end up in the local landfill. "People
who want them for their dens are welcome," he adds.
Jo Ann Ussery Pogue, a 56-year-old hairdresser who lives in Benoit,
Miss., bought a 727 hull, stripped of wings and parts, for $2,000 and
had it trucked to her lakeside property after a 1994 ice storm
destroyed her three-bedroom home. She equipped it with a custom
kitchen in what used to be the galley and a Jacuzzi in the former
cockpit, and says she lived there quite happily for five years. Her
unconventional dwelling was badly damaged in May when it fell off a
truck she had hired to move it to a new location where she planned to
open it to the public. She subsequently bought a house.
When a restaurateur in South Korea wanted to buy a hull to use as a
theme restaurant, A jumbo jet, neatly dissected, was loaded into
containers and shipped across the Pacific. Other planes have ended up
as duck blinds and deer camps, essentially shelters where hunters can
stay out of the rain.
Finally, the Discovery Channel used Greenwood as the location for a
re-enactment of the 1999 crash of American Airlines Flight 1420, a jet
that slid off the runway in Little Rock, Ark., and hit a light
stanchion while landing in a violent thunderstorm. The film crew put
extras in a fuselage and had the fire department spray water to
simulate a rainstorm.
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. Terry's travel tips.
From: "Michel Beriau" <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. >
Subject: Accomodation in Paris
First hotel in Paris: Regina 89 Bd de Strasbourgh at Gare de l Est
tel 01 40 37 72 30 fax 01 40 36 34 14 ask Monique say your are referred
by me price 350 FF around 80.00 cad the advantage upon arrival at
CDG ATO terminal 2A you go to gate 2 and take the bus 350 You have to
make a sign for him to stop it is 3 bus tkts to the Gare de l Est
around 6.00 and you get off at the terminal at Gare de l Est the hotel in right
across the place du 8 de Mai.
Also appartment at Clichy (you have to take a taxi if interested)
call Mrs Glenys Jones Deshommes at tel and fax 01 42 70 15 88
around 550.00 cad a week very well situated near metro bus and
groceries.
Michel Beriau YQB
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. Smilies.
Chicago ATC conversations.
"Hey, O'Hare, you see the 7600 code flashing five northwest of Gary?"
"Yeah, I do...you guys talkin' to him?"
"Approach, what's the tower?"
"That's a big tall building with glass all around it,
but that's not important right now."
During November of 1996 American Eagle added jetbridges to its
G concourse. The long bridges were carried into the airport by cranes,
leading to this strange exchange:
"Eagle 123, give way to the jetbridge, we're not talking to him."
"How far behind traffic are we?"
"Three miles."
"That doesn't look like three miles to us!"
"You're a mile and a half from him, he's a mile and a half from you...
that's three miles."
"Expect lower at the end of this transmission."
"Citation 123, if you quit calling me Center, I'll quit calling you twin Cessna."
"About three miles ahead, you've got traffic 12 o'clock, five miles."
"If you hear me, traffic no longer a factor."
"You got him on TCAS? Great. When you're seven in trail, resume normal
speed and call Chicago Center on 120.12."
"I am way too busy for anybody to cancel on me."
"You got any more smart remarks, we can be doing this over South Bend...
go ahead."
"You're gonna have to key the mic. I can't see you when you nod your head."
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( For retirees of the new Air Canada family)
Number 566 Mar 8th, 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
================================================================
. Need to know.
Over the next month, our focus must be on re-introducing the carry-on
baggage policy with employees and customers. Many of us can identify with
the following scenario:
you're travelling on a standby basis and you're one of the last people called
to board. You're looking for a spot in an overhead bin to securely stow your carry-on
baggage and have to go to at least five overhead bins before you can squeeze your
bag among the others. It's not a pretty sight, but it's a common one.
By making sure customers and employees board the aircraft with the allowable
number and size of carry-on baggage pieces remember to use the sizing template you
can help make this scenario a thing of the past.
If the carry-on bag is too big or one too many, it must travel as checked baggage,
and may require collection of excess baggage fees.
As Spring Break makes its way across BC, Ontario, Quebec, and the
Maritimes over the coming weeks, we're anticipating heavy flight loads,
especially on weekends. Before jetting off to destinations in Canada, Europe,
or in the sun, be sure to bring back up tickets on other carriers before you leave home.
In addition, remind travel partners that they can only travel on flights operated by
Air Canada or the Regional Carriers, and aren't eligible for compensation in a denied
boarding situation.
Effective March 4, AC3007, Boeing 747 service from Toronto to Hong Kong,
with stop in Vancouver, will depart from Toronto's Terminal 2. The flight leg
between Toronto and Vancouver will carry Domestic traffic.
Effective March 5, the return flight, AC3008, will arrive at Terminal 2.
Travellers returning from Hong Kong must clear Customs in Vancouver.
Mar 5th marked the start of Air Canada's daily A319 non-stop service between
Ottawa and San Jose, CA.
FEDEX - federal express (fx)
Definition
FEDEX offers reduced rate shipping of personal goods to
employees of any airline with whom it has an agreement
Eligibility
Active employee of ac/cp/tier 2 with 6 months service
Spouse - legal (valid personal picture & employee id rqrd)
Retired employee
Reservation
* shipment may be tendered to a FEDEX employee at any FEDEX
operated location during regular business hours
* reference section of the domestic/international waybill
requires the following entries:
- 3 digit airline code
- employee number and date of joining
* employee signature is required in the release portion of
the US airbill
Inquiry and tracing
FEDEX customer service - 1-800-gofedex
Monday - Friday 1800 to 0800
Saturday after 1300
Sunday anytime
****************************************
Monday - Friday - Christmas hours
December 01 to January 5
0700 am to 1630 pm
Christmas season cut-off - for shipping December 18
Service charge
Type of service eligible for airline discount:
* USA domestic - priority overnight
- standard overnight
- 2 day service
* International - international priority
Discounted service is subject to the following guidelines:
- discount applicable to shipment up to 150 lbs only and/or
cannot exceed 10 individual pieces within a 24 hour period
- minimum rate $6.00usd
//payment//
- cash, cheque or credit card accepted
- charge to any FEDEX account not permitted
- C.O.D. not permitted
Restriction
- shipment limited to personal goods only - shipment at the
discount rate to conduct any private business is prohibited
* request for shipment is subject to refusal
- within 90 minutes of closing
- less than 2 hours prior to the FEDEX station,s cut off
time for the peak season November 1 to December 25
- Declared value charges/additional service or handling fees
are exempt from any discount
--NOTE--
any misuse/abuse is subject to suspension of this privilege
Delivery
If the shipment cannot be released on the first attempt,
a delivery notice will be left and the shipment held at
the local station for pickup
Refund
- claim may be submitted for any shipment lost or damaged
(declared value may be purchased - no discount)
- FEDEX money back guarantee is not applicable to any airline
discount shipment
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. Donna Salter sends us her bio -
I became a casual Air Canada employee in Vancouver in 1967 in Cargo and
was hired permanently in 1969. I left the company in 1975 to move to the interior
of British Columbia with my husband and three children when we purchased
a fishing resort.
We sold the resort in 1984 and moved to Victoria where I was again hired as
a casual employee and provided vacation relief for Ella Burnett for two years.
When Ella retired, I was hired again as a permanent employee in 1986. I opted to
stay with the company when the Victoria Airport and Sales Offices closed and
ultimately accepted a position in Administration in the General Manager's office
in Vancouver. I finally became Customer Relations Coordinator and remained there
until June of last year.
Donna
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. Vern Swerdfeger sends us this update -
We had 91 show up for the meal. From Kamloops, Chase, Oliver and
throughout the Valley. Very happy with the turnout. The only problem was
no PA system and some had a problem hearing. We broke it into 2 groups
and President Abby Sones spoke to each in turn and I took the other group
with Treasurers report and Pionair progress.
CAIRE has 157 members, including spouses, signed for 2001. Many, many
of them have applied to Pionairs.
Edna Jack had some photos of the 1940 era with TCA, 3 of which will be scanned
for the web site acfamily.org.
I'm also a ham operator (VE7VKS). My wife and eldest son are also hams.
At the Pionairs lunch I attended a week or so ago, a retired AC chap came
up to me and asked if I remembered him. Of course I was stumped. Then he
said he'd gone to Radio School with me in 1950! I stayed in the one school and
he went to another for the second year. Then he joined AC and worked as a
radio operator for 5 years, then one day he started flying lessons and became
a AC pilot for 35 years. His name is Trevor Bolitho and I think he lives in the
lower mainland somewhere. We were interrupted in our discussion when lunch was
served. Its a small world.
Vern
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. Brian Dunn who issued an email YYZNEWS sent this along -
AVIATION CHOP SHOPS RUN ON A WING AND A SPARE
By Susan Carey
Shane Johnson strides into the cockpit of a DC-10, armed with an
electric screwdriver and a to-do list. The 25-year-old aircraft
mechanic doesn't know how to install aircraft parts, but he's a whiz
at removing them.
Engines, radar equipment, lavatory-flush motors, flaps,
stabilizers--you name it, Johnson can take it off. And all those
things will be removed from this 24-year-old jumbo jet.
Johnson and the two dozen others who work at this aviation chop
shop pull planes apart wing to wing. Of the thousands of parts they
extract, many will fly again, recycled onto other planes.
The nation's air travelers may assume that any replacement parts
installed in the commercial jets on are new. But domestic airlines,
with the blessing of the Federal Aviation Administration and the
aerospace industry, increasingly rely on jet junkyards. And the one
here at Greenwood-Leflore Airport in central Mississippi is one of the
busiest in the world.
For airlines and aircraft-maintenance companies, the used stuff is
just as good as new, if properly inspected and repaired under strict
federal regulations. And it costs as much as 60 percent less. So chop
shops from here to Mojave, Calif., have sprung up to feed the growing
used-parts market. The idea is to buy an old aircraft for, say, $2
million and to resell it piecemeal for $3 million to $4 million.
AAR Corp., a Chicago-area aviation-parts supplier, began a teardown
operation in Roswell, N.M., a few years ago to handle disassembly of
13 British Airways 747s it bought for used parts.
Memphis Group, which is based in its namesake city, has stripped about
140 planes in the last decade, including the Northwest Airlines 727
skyjacked by D.B. Cooper in 1971. The criminal parachuted out the rear
door with $200,000 in ransom and was never found, but the plane
continued to carry passengers for many more years.
Today, there are 27 aircraft on the tarmac of this former World War II
Army Air Corps base. Many lack doors, tails and nose cones, and some
sit on piles of railroad ties, their landing gear long gone. While
most have their logos painted over, it is easy to spot the colors of
Continental Airlines, Air China, Trans World Airlines, Garuda
Indonesia and United Airlines.
Soon after a plane completes its final landing at Greenwood, Johnson
and other removal experts swarm over it with "pick lists" of the items
in the hottest demand. First off: the engines, which can account for
25 to 50 percent of the plane's salvage value. Then come the auxiliary
power units, the air-conditioning systems and the cockpit gear. All
are matched against manufacturers' manuals to ensure that the resold
parts are what they are advertised to be.
When Greenwood workers send an "as removed," or unrepaired, part to
headquarters, it carries one or more tags with the following
information: the industry part number, the specific part's serial
number, the airline that operated the plane, the airplane tail number,
the aircraft serial number, the mechanic's license number and the
Memphis Group's inspection stamp. This lets the buyer trace its
history, a particularly important step for parts that the FAA requires
be discarded after a certain number of hours flown or takeoffs and
landings.
Next on his list: the thick glass windshields, steering yokes and the
pedestal between the pilots' seats where the throttles are. The used
windshields probably will command $8,000 each, compared with $32,000
new, says Richard Cordle, the 22-year veteran of airplane salvage who
manages Greenwood. Used yokes go for $2,500 each. The cockpit seats,
also a hot item, will sell for as much as $30,000 each if they have
electronic controls, he says.
After the parts in highest demand are shipped to company headquarters,
they are resold or sent to repair shops for refurbishment. The
company, which derives about a third of its inventory from the
Greenwood boneyard, says its clients include most of the major
domestic and international passenger and cargo airlines.
Once the resalable parts have been picked off, the scrap-metal dealers
arrive. They usually truck in a couple of cranes equipped with shears
that can chop the hull into huge pieces that are later crushed.
Sometimes the planes are cut to pieces manually by workers with
blowtorches and saws. Greenwood gets paid by the pound for the metal,
mostly aluminum, which the dealers haul away to be melted down. The
recycled aluminum is then sold to manufacturers, who will use it in
everything from auto bodies to aluminum foil to aircraft fuselages.
It takes about 1,100 hours to pick over a small 737. It
takes a big crane and shear a day to chop the hull. A 747 takes
Memphis Group mechanics about 6,000 hours to strip and 2 1/2 days for
a metal dealer to chop apart.
Greenwood has donated hulls and cockpit shells to fire-fighting
academies, universities and law-enforcement agencies for training,
Local churches sometimes cart insulation away for their
building additions. "Airplane insulation is way better than what you
have in your house," He only wishes there were more demand
for passenger seats, which often end up in the local landfill. "People
who want them for their dens are welcome," he adds.
Jo Ann Ussery Pogue, a 56-year-old hairdresser who lives in Benoit,
Miss., bought a 727 hull, stripped of wings and parts, for $2,000 and
had it trucked to her lakeside property after a 1994 ice storm
destroyed her three-bedroom home. She equipped it with a custom
kitchen in what used to be the galley and a Jacuzzi in the former
cockpit, and says she lived there quite happily for five years. Her
unconventional dwelling was badly damaged in May when it fell off a
truck she had hired to move it to a new location where she planned to
open it to the public. She subsequently bought a house.
When a restaurateur in South Korea wanted to buy a hull to use as a
theme restaurant, A jumbo jet, neatly dissected, was loaded into
containers and shipped across the Pacific. Other planes have ended up
as duck blinds and deer camps, essentially shelters where hunters can
stay out of the rain.
Finally, the Discovery Channel used Greenwood as the location for a
re-enactment of the 1999 crash of American Airlines Flight 1420, a jet
that slid off the runway in Little Rock, Ark., and hit a light
stanchion while landing in a violent thunderstorm. The film crew put
extras in a fuselage and had the fire department spray water to
simulate a rainstorm.
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. Terry's travel tips.
From: "Michel Beriau" <
Subject: Accomodation in Paris
First hotel in Paris: Regina 89 Bd de Strasbourgh at Gare de l Est
tel 01 40 37 72 30 fax 01 40 36 34 14 ask Monique say your are referred
by me price 350 FF around 80.00 cad the advantage upon arrival at
CDG ATO terminal 2A you go to gate 2 and take the bus 350 You have to
make a sign for him to stop it is 3 bus tkts to the Gare de l Est
around 6.00 and you get off at the terminal at Gare de l Est the hotel in right
across the place du 8 de Mai.
Also appartment at Clichy (you have to take a taxi if interested)
call Mrs Glenys Jones Deshommes at tel and fax 01 42 70 15 88
around 550.00 cad a week very well situated near metro bus and
groceries.
Michel Beriau YQB
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. Smilies.
Chicago ATC conversations.
"Hey, O'Hare, you see the 7600 code flashing five northwest of Gary?"
"Yeah, I do...you guys talkin' to him?"
"Approach, what's the tower?"
"That's a big tall building with glass all around it,
but that's not important right now."
During November of 1996 American Eagle added jetbridges to its
G concourse. The long bridges were carried into the airport by cranes,
leading to this strange exchange:
"Eagle 123, give way to the jetbridge, we're not talking to him."
"How far behind traffic are we?"
"Three miles."
"That doesn't look like three miles to us!"
"You're a mile and a half from him, he's a mile and a half from you...
that's three miles."
"Expect lower at the end of this transmission."
"Citation 123, if you quit calling me Center, I'll quit calling you twin Cessna."
"About three miles ahead, you've got traffic 12 o'clock, five miles."
"If you hear me, traffic no longer a factor."
"You got him on TCAS? Great. When you're seven in trail, resume normal
speed and call Chicago Center on 120.12."
"I am way too busy for anybody to cancel on me."
"You got any more smart remarks, we can be doing this over South Bend...
go ahead."
"You're gonna have to key the mic. I can't see you when you nod your head."
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Chief Pilot - Vesta Stevenson - Co-pilot - Terry Baker
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Half the editorial staff of the NetLetter will be away until next week, but keep those
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. Nice to know!
To our new readers of the NetLetter.
If you have been wondering why suddenly you are receiving unsolicited<G>
copies of the NetLetter from Terry and I, the reason is that when you signed
up to the CON LIST (at acfamily.net) a couple of weeks or months ago your
application did not come down the tubes to us (the NetLetter) for membership
at that time due a communications bleep. (which has now been adjusted)
If you do not find our NetLetter informative and interesting to you then just
drop us a E-mail at
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. Need to know.
Regarding the Fed Ex discount -
The following is from Industry Travel -
The information regarding the agreement between AC and FX can be found
under CIC*81/FX.
The agreement we have is a 75% percent discount.
Yes, the Industry Travel person at FX has been asked and replied that
this agreement is in effect and includes all Air Canada retirees.
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. We welcome -
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. Reminder -
The Parent/Partner tickets are only allowed to travel on Regional
Carriers, Tier III and participating Star Alliance carriers.
For travel on both the Tier III and Star Alliance carriers the travel
partners must be accompanied.
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. From Howard Brackman
Subject: Denis Brackman
As you can see, I am currently an employee of Air Canada.
It's with great regret that I write this e-mail.
My father (AC retiree), Denis Brackman, passed away December 19, 2000
after a very brief but brave battle with pancreatic cancer.
He is survived by his wife, Frances and his son, Howard (me). He was 63.
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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. News from the CAIRE Chapters.
C.A.I.R.E. CHAPTER II (YVR ISLAND/GULF ISLANDS) FINAL MEETING.
DATE: Thursday, March 29, 2001
VENUE: Cottonwood Golf & Country Club
1975 Haslam Road (adjacent to the Nanaimo Airport, Cassidy)
TIME: Social 1130 hours, Lunch 12 Nooon, Meeting to follow lunch.
COST: $12.00 per person for lunch
All retirees, their spouses, and/or friends are welcome.
As this is our final meeting, for bookkeeping purposes re the catering,
we require a firm commitment from those wishing to attend.
If not contacted by a phone committee person in your area, we would ask
CAIRE members to contact Phone Committee Chairperson,
Mrs. Linda Hodson in Nanoose Bay at (250) 468 - 5234
by noon, Monday, March 26/01 if you wish to attend.
NOTE: The change of venue is Cottonwood.
For Pionair members wishing to attend, we would ask that you mail a cheque
for the lunch cost to CAIRE Chapter II Treasurer,
Mr. John Hodson.
Please ensure John is in receipt of your cheque at least ten days prior to the meeting.
Make cheques payable to : CAIRE, CHAPTER II and mail to:
Mr. Mr. John Hodson
Trea Treasurer, CAIRE, Chapter II
3255 3255 Huntington Place
Nano Nanoose Bay, B. C.
V9P 9H6
John can also be contacted at (250) 468 - 5234 or E-Mail at <mailto:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. >jhodson@nisa<mailto:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. >.net.
Note: Again - the venue for this final meeting is Cottonwood Golf & Country Club.
1975 Haslam Road (adjacent to the Nanaimo Airport, Cassidy)
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. News from the Air Canada Pionair Districts.
Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands Winter newsletter
Well, if ever we were wondering if we have chosen the best part of Canada
in which to live, this winter alone should convince us.
New Pionairs.
Air Canada has given the go ahead to Pionairs to offer membership to all
retirees of Canadian Airlines International. Not only will we see quite a number
of recently retired Air Canada employees joining the Pionairs; we are also
receiving a very strong showing of Canadian Airlines International retirees (CAIRE)
registering to join us.
As of Feb 23rd we have received 1047 requests to join the Pionairs.
The Vancouver Island District has 57 to date.
The Vancouver and Okanagan Districts have 505 and 54 respectively.
Applications have also been received from across Canada and the United States.
Other applications of considerable interest are from Argentina, Japan,
New Zealand, Saudia Arabia, Chili, Oman, Europe, Mainland China, & Hong Kong.
The workload created, for our National Executive, and the CAIRE Executive, by
this opportunity has been extensive.
We are indeed fortunate to have such a dedicated and hard working executives.
Presently Canadian Airlines International has approximately 5000 retirees,
2700 of whom are represented by CAIRE
UPCOMING EVENTS _
April 3rd -
Tuesday, a return to an old time favorite, the Princess Mary Restaurant.
Time: 11.30 AM for a 12.30 PM buffet luncheon.
Speaker: Our guest speaker will be Bill Rowe, our Pionair Pension Representative.
Saville Hambleton our National President will also address the luncheon.
Cost: $18.00 per person
Deadline: for cheques is March 20th. to
John Jeffrey
1-10471 Resthaven Drive
SIDNEY, BC V8L 3H6 Ph: 250-656-9799 emailThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Your usual support of the food hamper program would be appreciated.
Pionair Picnic
Will be held at Mt. Douglas Park on Tuesday August 14th.
There will be a $2.00 entrance fee, games of skill and many prizes.
Gather at the park around 11 AM, bring your lunch and something
cool to drink.
Friends and family are welcome!
At present time a fall up-Island luncheon is not in the plans. We are presently
undergoing major changes in the numbers and location of Vancouver
Island Pionairs. The possibility of an up-Island luncheon will be reviewed,
as the magnitude of the changes is better understood.
The Courtenay/Comox group meets regularly and would I know welcome new
participants. Should any one require further information regarding the
Courtenay/Comox luncheons please call Murray Phipps who heads up the Group.
Luncheons take place at a variety of locations on the last Thursday of the month.
Murray s number is (250) 334-0807 (Courtenay for specific locations and information.
PAST EVENTS
On December 5th, 62 Pionairs (two short of a sell out) gathered at the
Dunsmuir Lodge for a well-received luncheon. An excellent meal, two classical
musicians performing, many prizes and the enthusiastic group of Pionairs
made for a most enjoyable afternoon.
AIRCREW ASSOCIATION
The Aircrew Association of Victoria is welcoming new Members who have
served as Military Aircrew in war or peace.
Please call Roger Napier at 250-598-4446 Victoria.
John Jeffrey Director.
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" ' "
. From chief pilot Vesta on the flight deck -
Pilot claims he broke sound barrier
A former Luftwaffe pilot says he broke the sound
barrier first - not Chuck Yeager. But the German's claim cannot be
verified, at least not yet. Flying alone over Austria on April 9,
1945, at the end of World War II, Hans Guido Mutke pushed his
Messerschmitt 262 to full throttle in hopes of reaching a friend who
had bailed out under U.S. attack. Mutke says he later realized the
shaking and loss of control he felt before the plane reached 690 mph
meant he had broken the sound barrier. "I knew nothing about a sound
barrier," he said Thursday from Munich. "I just went full speed to
help a comrade." Now age 79 and a retired doctor, Mutke has asked an
aeronautics professor to help substantiate his claim using computer
simulation. By all accepted accounts, on Oct. 14, 1947, Yeager was
the first human to break the sound barrier when he flew his
rocket-powered X-1 over Rogers Dry Lake in southern California.
(By all accounts - except the Brits who claim a Spitfire pilot achieved this
in the mid '40's - in fact there was a movie about it. - eds)
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. May Day.
From Diether Wesener -
Subject: Paris trip
We are planning a one-week stay in Paris at the end of April or let's
say the week after Easter.
Anyone knows of a studio appartment or hotel or B & B for less than $100/day?
Please answer:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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" ' "
. Smilies.
Chicago ATC conversations -
"Sure you can have eight miles behind the heavy...
there'll be a United tri-jet between you and him."
"Approach, SWA436, you want us to turn right to 090?"
"No, I want your brother to turn. Just do it and don't argue."
"Approach UAL525 what's this aircraft doing at my altitude?"
"UAL525, what makes you think it's YOUR altitude, Captain?"
"DAL1176, say speed." "DAL1176, we slowed it down to two-twenty."
"DAL1176 pick it back up to two-fifty...this ain't Atlanta, and them ain't
grits on the ground."
"Request Runway 27 Right."
"Unable."
"Approach, do you know the wind at six thousand is 270 at fifty?"
"Yeah, I do, and if we could jack the airport up to fifty-five hundred you
could have that runway. Expect 14 Right."
"Air Force Four-Five, it appears your engine has...oh, disregard...I see you've
already ejected."
"The first officer says he's got you in sight."
"Roger, the first officer's cleared for a visual approach runway 27 Right
...you continue on that 180 heading and descend to three thousand."
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( For retirees of the new Air Canada family)
Number 565 Feb 28th, 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
=================================================================
. Take note!
Half the editorial staff of the NetLetter will be away until next week, but keep those
emails coming and we will catch up with them.
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'---o-o-0-o-o---'
" ' "
. Nice to know!
To our new readers of the NetLetter.
If you have been wondering why suddenly you are receiving unsolicited<G>
copies of the NetLetter from Terry and I, the reason is that when you signed
up to the CON LIST (at acfamily.net) a couple of weeks or months ago your
application did not come down the tubes to us (the NetLetter) for membership
at that time due a communications bleep. (which has now been adjusted)
If you do not find our NetLetter informative and interesting to you then just
drop us a E-mail at
and we will delete your name from our mailing list, but do give us a fair read.
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" ' "
. Need to know.
Regarding the Fed Ex discount -
The following is from Industry Travel -
The information regarding the agreement between AC and FX can be found
under CIC*81/FX.
The agreement we have is a 75% percent discount.
Yes, the Industry Travel person at FX has been asked and replied that
this agreement is in effect and includes all Air Canada retirees.
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" ' "
. We welcome -
Bill Mattocks retired Air Canada Passenger Service Supervisor lives in
Winnipeg, MB email
Robert Shinnie retired captain B737 CAIL living in Stonewall, MB
Beau Warrian retired Air Canada pilot lives in Port Moody, BC
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" ' "
. Reminder -
The Parent/Partner tickets are only allowed to travel on Regional
Carriers, Tier III and participating Star Alliance carriers.
For travel on both the Tier III and Star Alliance carriers the travel
partners must be accompanied.
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" ' "
. From Howard Brackman
Subject: Denis Brackman
As you can see, I am currently an employee of Air Canada.
It's with great regret that I write this e-mail.
My father (AC retiree), Denis Brackman, passed away December 19, 2000
after a very brief but brave battle with pancreatic cancer.
He is survived by his wife, Frances and his son, Howard (me). He was 63.
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" ' "
. News from the CAIRE Chapters.
C.A.I.R.E. CHAPTER II (YVR ISLAND/GULF ISLANDS) FINAL MEETING.
DATE: Thursday, March 29, 2001
VENUE: Cottonwood Golf & Country Club
1975 Haslam Road (adjacent to the Nanaimo Airport, Cassidy)
TIME: Social 1130 hours, Lunch 12 Nooon, Meeting to follow lunch.
COST: $12.00 per person for lunch
All retirees, their spouses, and/or friends are welcome.
As this is our final meeting, for bookkeeping purposes re the catering,
we require a firm commitment from those wishing to attend.
If not contacted by a phone committee person in your area, we would ask
CAIRE members to contact Phone Committee Chairperson,
Mrs. Linda Hodson in Nanoose Bay at (250) 468 - 5234
by noon, Monday, March 26/01 if you wish to attend.
NOTE: The change of venue is Cottonwood.
For Pionair members wishing to attend, we would ask that you mail a cheque
for the lunch cost to CAIRE Chapter II Treasurer,
Mr. John Hodson.
Please ensure John is in receipt of your cheque at least ten days prior to the meeting.
Make cheques payable to : CAIRE, CHAPTER II and mail to:
Mr. Mr. John Hodson
Trea Treasurer, CAIRE, Chapter II
3255 3255 Huntington Place
Nano Nanoose Bay, B. C.
V9P 9H6
John can also be contacted at (250) 468 - 5234 or E-Mail at <mailto:
Note: Again - the venue for this final meeting is Cottonwood Golf & Country Club.
1975 Haslam Road (adjacent to the Nanaimo Airport, Cassidy)
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" ' "
. News from the Air Canada Pionair Districts.
Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands Winter newsletter
Well, if ever we were wondering if we have chosen the best part of Canada
in which to live, this winter alone should convince us.
New Pionairs.
Air Canada has given the go ahead to Pionairs to offer membership to all
retirees of Canadian Airlines International. Not only will we see quite a number
of recently retired Air Canada employees joining the Pionairs; we are also
receiving a very strong showing of Canadian Airlines International retirees (CAIRE)
registering to join us.
As of Feb 23rd we have received 1047 requests to join the Pionairs.
The Vancouver Island District has 57 to date.
The Vancouver and Okanagan Districts have 505 and 54 respectively.
Applications have also been received from across Canada and the United States.
Other applications of considerable interest are from Argentina, Japan,
New Zealand, Saudia Arabia, Chili, Oman, Europe, Mainland China, & Hong Kong.
The workload created, for our National Executive, and the CAIRE Executive, by
this opportunity has been extensive.
We are indeed fortunate to have such a dedicated and hard working executives.
Presently Canadian Airlines International has approximately 5000 retirees,
2700 of whom are represented by CAIRE
UPCOMING EVENTS _
April 3rd -
Tuesday, a return to an old time favorite, the Princess Mary Restaurant.
Time: 11.30 AM for a 12.30 PM buffet luncheon.
Speaker: Our guest speaker will be Bill Rowe, our Pionair Pension Representative.
Saville Hambleton our National President will also address the luncheon.
Cost: $18.00 per person
Deadline: for cheques is March 20th. to
John Jeffrey
1-10471 Resthaven Drive
SIDNEY, BC V8L 3H6 Ph: 250-656-9799 email
Your usual support of the food hamper program would be appreciated.
Pionair Picnic
Will be held at Mt. Douglas Park on Tuesday August 14th.
There will be a $2.00 entrance fee, games of skill and many prizes.
Gather at the park around 11 AM, bring your lunch and something
cool to drink.
Friends and family are welcome!
At present time a fall up-Island luncheon is not in the plans. We are presently
undergoing major changes in the numbers and location of Vancouver
Island Pionairs. The possibility of an up-Island luncheon will be reviewed,
as the magnitude of the changes is better understood.
The Courtenay/Comox group meets regularly and would I know welcome new
participants. Should any one require further information regarding the
Courtenay/Comox luncheons please call Murray Phipps who heads up the Group.
Luncheons take place at a variety of locations on the last Thursday of the month.
Murray s number is (250) 334-0807 (Courtenay for specific locations and information.
PAST EVENTS
On December 5th, 62 Pionairs (two short of a sell out) gathered at the
Dunsmuir Lodge for a well-received luncheon. An excellent meal, two classical
musicians performing, many prizes and the enthusiastic group of Pionairs
made for a most enjoyable afternoon.
AIRCREW ASSOCIATION
The Aircrew Association of Victoria is welcoming new Members who have
served as Military Aircrew in war or peace.
Please call Roger Napier at 250-598-4446 Victoria.
John Jeffrey Director.
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" ' "
. From chief pilot Vesta on the flight deck -
Pilot claims he broke sound barrier
A former Luftwaffe pilot says he broke the sound
barrier first - not Chuck Yeager. But the German's claim cannot be
verified, at least not yet. Flying alone over Austria on April 9,
1945, at the end of World War II, Hans Guido Mutke pushed his
Messerschmitt 262 to full throttle in hopes of reaching a friend who
had bailed out under U.S. attack. Mutke says he later realized the
shaking and loss of control he felt before the plane reached 690 mph
meant he had broken the sound barrier. "I knew nothing about a sound
barrier," he said Thursday from Munich. "I just went full speed to
help a comrade." Now age 79 and a retired doctor, Mutke has asked an
aeronautics professor to help substantiate his claim using computer
simulation. By all accepted accounts, on Oct. 14, 1947, Yeager was
the first human to break the sound barrier when he flew his
rocket-powered X-1 over Rogers Dry Lake in southern California.
(By all accounts - except the Brits who claim a Spitfire pilot achieved this
in the mid '40's - in fact there was a movie about it. - eds)
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" ' "
. May Day.
From Diether Wesener -
Subject: Paris trip
We are planning a one-week stay in Paris at the end of April or let's
say the week after Easter.
Anyone knows of a studio appartment or hotel or B & B for less than $100/day?
Please answer:
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" ' "
. Smilies.
Chicago ATC conversations -
"Sure you can have eight miles behind the heavy...
there'll be a United tri-jet between you and him."
"Approach, SWA436, you want us to turn right to 090?"
"No, I want your brother to turn. Just do it and don't argue."
"Approach UAL525 what's this aircraft doing at my altitude?"
"UAL525, what makes you think it's YOUR altitude, Captain?"
"DAL1176, say speed." "DAL1176, we slowed it down to two-twenty."
"DAL1176 pick it back up to two-fifty...this ain't Atlanta, and them ain't
grits on the ground."
"Request Runway 27 Right."
"Unable."
"Approach, do you know the wind at six thousand is 270 at fifty?"
"Yeah, I do, and if we could jack the airport up to fifty-five hundred you
could have that runway. Expect 14 Right."
"Air Force Four-Five, it appears your engine has...oh, disregard...I see you've
already ejected."
"The first officer says he's got you in sight."
"Roger, the first officer's cleared for a visual approach runway 27 Right
...you continue on that 180 heading and descend to three thousand."
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( For retirees of the new Air Canada family)
Number 564 Feb 26th, 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
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
================================================================
. Need to know.
High passenger loads on flights to/from Jamaica create a strong possibility of
denied boardings for employees, dependants, and travel partners.
Help lighten the load for Airport colleagues by making alternate travel
arrangements before you leave home. Travel partners travelling without the
employee are particularly vulnerable to denied boardings when loads are heavy.
To avoid disappointment, ensure your travel partners are fully aware of the
travel partner program advise of the dress code and remind them they can only
travel on an Air Canada or Regional Carrier flight.
Included with the pension pay information mailed this month was another
'blue' sheet providing instructions for the completion of the T421 & T423 trip
passes and information on the use of ACF21A Stop over coupon.
The sheet includes a picture of a completed pass showing all 6 coupons filled,
from Gander via St John's, Halifax, Toronto,Vancouver, Victoria and Vancouver.
The paragraph, which followed, suggested you obtain a stop over coupon for
travel Vancouver - Toronto, and two others from Halifax and St.John's to enable
your return to Gander, the point of origin.
However, you will, of course, need one from Toronto to Halifax. This was omitted!
Since January, five routes have been cancelled-
Toronto-Amsterdam
Edmonton-Chicago,
Edmonton-Montreal,
Montreal-Denver,
and Ottawa-Raleigh/Durham.
Other routes such as Montreal-St-John's, Newfoundland
and Vancouver-Halifax have been temporarily suspended for the winter
season and will return this summer.
In addition, capacity has been trimmed on other routes.
Airport Improvement Fee (AIF) increase on the way for departures from
London, ON. Effective April 1, the AIF added to revenue and reduced
rate tickets is on the rise from CA $4 to CA $7.
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. We welcome -
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Bonnie Alexander living in Kirkland, QC
retired Data Base Designer
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. David Allison USA Captain
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Victor Cyr in Winnipeg, MB Captain
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. W.James Doyle at Vancouver,BC Pilot
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lives in Kingston, ON
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living in Toronto ON
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lorchafarm hotmail.com Charles F Stock from Falmouth, NS General Manager
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. Star Alliance news:
United will add a third daily non-stop from San Francisco-London,
Heathrow. According to Aviation Daily, on April 1, United Airlines
will add to its summer timetable a third daily non-stop flight from
San Francisco-London, Heathrow. The additional service will be flown
on a Boeing 767-300. United currently uses a 747 and 777 on its two
other daily flights to Heathrow.
Air New Zealand plans to buy 16 Beech 1900D aircraft. Star Alliance
member Air New Zealand recently announced plans to purchase 16 Beech
1900D Airliners for its regional carrier, wholly owned Eagle Airways.
Aircraft deliveries of the 19 seat aircraft should begin in mid-2001.
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From: Wally and Luz Evans
Subject: Grand Canyon AZ
We did a trip from YUL to PHX via YYZ last week, mainly to see Grand Canyon.
Good hotel rates via internet this time of year - USD49 to 69 dble and good plussing.
We used DAYS Inn near PHX and in SEDONA where we had helicopter trip US88 pp
Cooler but cheapest in FLAGSTAFF at Fairfield Inn just 75m south of Grand Canyon.
Will be glad to provide more details incl. car hire or tours etc. if requested direct.
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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. May Day!
Subject: SYD hotel discounts?
Can anyone recommend some moderately priced hotels in Sydney, Australia
that give us a discount?
Thanks in advance,
Patrick C. Taylor <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. > Ex: YYZ .
Alan Rust our Web Administrator of the ACFamily site received this message -
Subject: Re: 1946 sched's and costs
My mother and I flew back to England from YVR, June of 1946. The
Canadian leg was on a twin engine unpressurized tail dragger - passably
one of the Electras - via YQL, YWG overnighting in N. Ontario and on
toYUL. Then on a Lanctrain (?), that took five very hot/humid days to
get all magnetos on all four engines working at the same time, via YYR,
SNN to Northolt/London. Returning in early Sept. was by YQX and LGA on
aircraft much less memorable
Family lore has it that the return fare for 1 adult and 1 child, cost
more than my first car, $ 2400.
Any info. on schedules, routings, equipment and fares for the above,
would be truly appreciated.
Our kids gave me a memory flight on TCC two years ago - thanks for the
great work !
Bill ConollyThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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. Found on the internet.
A three-engined aircraft took off recently from a hangar in Long Beach, Calif.,
making aviation history as the last-ever new jet bearing the storied
McDonnell Douglas name.
The delivery of the MD-11 jetliner to Lufthansa Cargo by Boeing which bought
McDonnell Douglas in 1997, will also mark the end of an era for three-engine
passenger jets, or tri jets, whose models included the likes of the
Boeing 727 and the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 in their heyday. Delivery of the
last MD-11 will also mark the end of an era for tri-jets, which soared in
popularity in the 1960s and '70s with the advent of the medium-range Boeing
727 and the longer range DC-10 and Lockheed L-1011 TriStar.
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" ' "
. From the YYZNEWS issued by Brian Dunn -
Preliminary summer schedules show that Continental are planning to
use their new 737-700 aircraft between Newark and Toronto on two of
their daily trips and on their two daily YYZ-Houston flights.
Central Mountain Air (dba Air Canada Regional affiliate) have announced
that service between Vancouver and Smithers BC will be increased to
three flights each business day beginning March 26th.
The City of Calgary has the potential to become the centre of
Air Canada's worldwide maintenance and repair efforts if quiet lobbying
by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce and the Southern Alberta Institute
of Technology pays off. Air Canada is looking at moving from
2 to 6 maintenance lines in Calgary.
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The 'Airliners' magazine nr 68 - on the news stands now, has a story entitled
'Oh Canada'. This is a story of the Canadian civil airline picture including
information on Air Canada, Canadian, WestJet, CanJet, Air Transat,
Canada 3000, Royal Airlines and Skyservice.
A major contributor was Brian Dunn who publishes the YYZNEWS, an email
service of aviation news.
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. Terry's travel tips.
Subject: Just In... DISNEY CRUISES!
Hi Interliner,
DARGAL HAS JUST RECEIVED BRAND NEW DISNEY INTERLINE RATES!
LIMITED SPACE AND AVAILABILITY! DON'T DELAY! The earlier you book, the
better your cabin will be! CALL DARGAL TODAY TO BOOK YOUR FANTASTIC
DISNEY CRUISE AT THESE GREAT PRICES!
7 Nights ~ Sailing every Saturday from April 21 to May 19, 2001
Port Canaveral, Florida; At Sea; St. Maarten; St. Thomas, USVI; At Sea;
Castaway Cay; Port Canaveral, Florida
Cat. 11 - Inside $540 Cat. 10 - Deluxe Inside $560
Cat. 9 - Oceanview $580 Cat. 8 - Oceanview $630
Cat. 7 - Stateroom w/ Verandah $730 Cat. 6 - Stateroom w/Verandah $780
Cat. 5 - Stateroom w/Verandah $820 Cat. 4 - Family Stateroom w/Verandah $1040
3rd & 4th $480 Child (3-17) $280
Infants (2 and under) pay port/gov't fees only
4 Nights ~ Sailing every Sunday from April 22 to May 13, 2001
Port Canaveral, Florida; Nassau, Bahamas; Castaway Cay; At Sea; Port
Canaveral, Florida
Cat. 11 - Inside $370 Cat. 10 - Deluxe Inside $390
Cat. 9 - Oceanview $410 Cat. 8 - Oceanview $430
Cat. 7 - Stateroom w/ Verandah $480 Cat. 6 - Stateroom w/Verandah $510
Cat. 5 - Stateroom w/Verandah $540 Cat. 4 - Family Stateroom w/Verandah $710
3rd & 4th $250 Child (3-17) $150
Infants (2 and under) pay port/gov't fees only
3 Nights ~ Sailing every Thursday from April 26 to May 17, 2001
Port Canaveral, Florida; Nassau, Bahamas; Castaway Cay; Port Canaveral,
Florida - also available.
Rates are quoted in U.S. dollars per person (based on
double occupancy) and are subject to change, availability
and eligibility. Port charges and government taxes/fees are
additional. Offers apply to new bookings only, are capacity
controlled and may be withdrawn without notice.
For more information on these and other specials, contact us at:
DARGAL Interline 1-800-690-3223 (North America)
Brought to you by "Interlining Plus" formerly Canadian Interline Travel
Go visit our NEW web site & check out the HOT DEALS!
http://www.interline.ca / 1-800-665-3100
...Vacations in Paradise!! Don't forget, Parents & Friends are welcome!
Brought to you by "Interlining Plus" formerly Canadian Interline Travel
PANAMA CANAL for less than $54/day!
15 night aboard the Vision of the Seas Inside from $800 us
Port/tax additional $329.50 Sail from Miami to San Diego Apr 13, 2001
Hot PACIFIC COASTAL
11 night Pacific Costal Aboard the Mercury Inside from $660 us
Oceanview from $760 us Port/tax additional $270.15
Sail from San Diego to Vancouver April 30, 2001
7 night Pacific Costal Aboard the Radiance of the Seas
Inside from $429 us Oceanview from $629 us
Port/tax additional $174.75 Sail from Ensenada to Seattle April 23, 2001
Ask about our AIR CANADA
SPACE AVAILABLE Interline fare!
Preferred airfare available on Air Canada and sold in conjunction
with interline cruise/tour packages
Call our agents for further details....1-800-665-3100
All rates are per person based on double occupancy - taxes + port charges
not are included, except when specified. All Interline fares are at the
discretion of the particular supplier and C.I.T. reserves the right to secure and\or
obtain alternatives to the above fares offered where conditions warrant.
Interlining Plus formerly Canadian Interline Travel Ltd. (BC reg. 2074-2)
Toll Free: 1-800-665-3100
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. Smilie.
Gabe Andrei sends us our smilie -
Subject: I really miss it!
Something the pilots can relate to.
Here is a home study simulator course for those who still hunger for the
romance and adventure of airline flying. It will all come back to you if you
practice the following at home:
1. Stay out of bed all night.
2. Sit in your most uncomfortable chair, in a closet, for nine or ten hours
facing a four foot wide panoramic photo of a flight deck.
3. Have two or three noisy vacuum cleaners on high, out of sight but within
hearing distance and operating throughout the night. If a vacuum cleaner
fails, do the appropriate restart checklist.
4. Halfway through your nocturnal simulator course, arrange for a bright
spotlight to shine directly into your face for two or three hours, simulating
flying an eastbound flight into the sunrise.
5. Have bland overcooked food served on a tray midway through the night.
6. Have cold cups of coffee delivered from time to time. Ask your spouse to
slam the door frequently.
7. At the time when you must heed nature's call, force yourself to stand
outside the bathroom door for at least ten minutes, transferring your weight
from leg to leg ,easing the discomfort.Don't forget to wear your hat.
8. Leave the closet after the prescribed nine or ten hours, turn on your
sprinklers and stand out in the cold and "rain" for twenty minutes,
(simulating the wait for the crew car.)
9. Head for your bedroom, wet and with your suitcase and flight bag. Stand
outside the door till your wife gets up and leaves. (simulating the wait
while the maid makes up the hotel room.
10. When your spouse inquires, "Just what in the hell have you been doing?~
just say, "Recalling the allure of all night flying to romantic places." as
you collapse into bed.
11. If you are a purist, do this two nights in a row.
Gabe AndreiThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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That you can read or retrieve back issues of "theNetLetter" ?
Just visit our web site at:
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and click on the "Archives" button.
This area is only open to "the NetLetter" subscribers and you will
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( For retirees of the new Air Canada family)
Number 564 Feb 26th, 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
================================================================
. Need to know.
High passenger loads on flights to/from Jamaica create a strong possibility of
denied boardings for employees, dependants, and travel partners.
Help lighten the load for Airport colleagues by making alternate travel
arrangements before you leave home. Travel partners travelling without the
employee are particularly vulnerable to denied boardings when loads are heavy.
To avoid disappointment, ensure your travel partners are fully aware of the
travel partner program advise of the dress code and remind them they can only
travel on an Air Canada or Regional Carrier flight.
Included with the pension pay information mailed this month was another
'blue' sheet providing instructions for the completion of the T421 & T423 trip
passes and information on the use of ACF21A Stop over coupon.
The sheet includes a picture of a completed pass showing all 6 coupons filled,
from Gander via St John's, Halifax, Toronto,Vancouver, Victoria and Vancouver.
The paragraph, which followed, suggested you obtain a stop over coupon for
travel Vancouver - Toronto, and two others from Halifax and St.John's to enable
your return to Gander, the point of origin.
However, you will, of course, need one from Toronto to Halifax. This was omitted!
Since January, five routes have been cancelled-
Toronto-Amsterdam
Edmonton-Chicago,
Edmonton-Montreal,
Montreal-Denver,
and Ottawa-Raleigh/Durham.
Other routes such as Montreal-St-John's, Newfoundland
and Vancouver-Halifax have been temporarily suspended for the winter
season and will return this summer.
In addition, capacity has been trimmed on other routes.
Airport Improvement Fee (AIF) increase on the way for departures from
London, ON. Effective April 1, the AIF added to revenue and reduced
rate tickets is on the rise from CA $4 to CA $7.
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. We welcome -
retired Data Base Designer
living in Oakville, ON
lives in Kingston, ON
living in Toronto ON
lorchafarm hotmail.com Charles F Stock from Falmouth, NS General Manager
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. Star Alliance news:
United will add a third daily non-stop from San Francisco-London,
Heathrow. According to Aviation Daily, on April 1, United Airlines
will add to its summer timetable a third daily non-stop flight from
San Francisco-London, Heathrow. The additional service will be flown
on a Boeing 767-300. United currently uses a 747 and 777 on its two
other daily flights to Heathrow.
Air New Zealand plans to buy 16 Beech 1900D aircraft. Star Alliance
member Air New Zealand recently announced plans to purchase 16 Beech
1900D Airliners for its regional carrier, wholly owned Eagle Airways.
Aircraft deliveries of the 19 seat aircraft should begin in mid-2001.
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From: Wally and Luz Evans
Subject: Grand Canyon AZ
We did a trip from YUL to PHX via YYZ last week, mainly to see Grand Canyon.
Good hotel rates via internet this time of year - USD49 to 69 dble and good plussing.
We used DAYS Inn near PHX and in SEDONA where we had helicopter trip US88 pp
Cooler but cheapest in FLAGSTAFF at Fairfield Inn just 75m south of Grand Canyon.
Will be glad to provide more details incl. car hire or tours etc. if requested direct.
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" ' "
. May Day!
Subject: SYD hotel discounts?
Can anyone recommend some moderately priced hotels in Sydney, Australia
that give us a discount?
Thanks in advance,
Patrick C. Taylor <
Alan Rust our Web Administrator of the ACFamily site received this message -
Subject: Re: 1946 sched's and costs
My mother and I flew back to England from YVR, June of 1946. The
Canadian leg was on a twin engine unpressurized tail dragger - passably
one of the Electras - via YQL, YWG overnighting in N. Ontario and on
toYUL. Then on a Lanctrain (?), that took five very hot/humid days to
get all magnetos on all four engines working at the same time, via YYR,
SNN to Northolt/London. Returning in early Sept. was by YQX and LGA on
aircraft much less memorable
Family lore has it that the return fare for 1 adult and 1 child, cost
more than my first car, $ 2400.
Any info. on schedules, routings, equipment and fares for the above,
would be truly appreciated.
Our kids gave me a memory flight on TCC two years ago - thanks for the
great work !
Bill Conolly
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" ' "
. Found on the internet.
A three-engined aircraft took off recently from a hangar in Long Beach, Calif.,
making aviation history as the last-ever new jet bearing the storied
McDonnell Douglas name.
The delivery of the MD-11 jetliner to Lufthansa Cargo by Boeing which bought
McDonnell Douglas in 1997, will also mark the end of an era for three-engine
passenger jets, or tri jets, whose models included the likes of the
Boeing 727 and the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 in their heyday. Delivery of the
last MD-11 will also mark the end of an era for tri-jets, which soared in
popularity in the 1960s and '70s with the advent of the medium-range Boeing
727 and the longer range DC-10 and Lockheed L-1011 TriStar.
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" ' "
. From the YYZNEWS issued by Brian Dunn -
Preliminary summer schedules show that Continental are planning to
use their new 737-700 aircraft between Newark and Toronto on two of
their daily trips and on their two daily YYZ-Houston flights.
Central Mountain Air (dba Air Canada Regional affiliate) have announced
that service between Vancouver and Smithers BC will be increased to
three flights each business day beginning March 26th.
The City of Calgary has the potential to become the centre of
Air Canada's worldwide maintenance and repair efforts if quiet lobbying
by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce and the Southern Alberta Institute
of Technology pays off. Air Canada is looking at moving from
2 to 6 maintenance lines in Calgary.
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" ' "
The 'Airliners' magazine nr 68 - on the news stands now, has a story entitled
'Oh Canada'. This is a story of the Canadian civil airline picture including
information on Air Canada, Canadian, WestJet, CanJet, Air Transat,
Canada 3000, Royal Airlines and Skyservice.
A major contributor was Brian Dunn who publishes the YYZNEWS, an email
service of aviation news.
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" ' "
. Terry's travel tips.
Subject: Just In... DISNEY CRUISES!
Hi Interliner,
DARGAL HAS JUST RECEIVED BRAND NEW DISNEY INTERLINE RATES!
LIMITED SPACE AND AVAILABILITY! DON'T DELAY! The earlier you book, the
better your cabin will be! CALL DARGAL TODAY TO BOOK YOUR FANTASTIC
DISNEY CRUISE AT THESE GREAT PRICES!
7 Nights ~ Sailing every Saturday from April 21 to May 19, 2001
Port Canaveral, Florida; At Sea; St. Maarten; St. Thomas, USVI; At Sea;
Castaway Cay; Port Canaveral, Florida
Cat. 11 - Inside $540 Cat. 10 - Deluxe Inside $560
Cat. 9 - Oceanview $580 Cat. 8 - Oceanview $630
Cat. 7 - Stateroom w/ Verandah $730 Cat. 6 - Stateroom w/Verandah $780
Cat. 5 - Stateroom w/Verandah $820 Cat. 4 - Family Stateroom w/Verandah $1040
3rd & 4th $480 Child (3-17) $280
Infants (2 and under) pay port/gov't fees only
4 Nights ~ Sailing every Sunday from April 22 to May 13, 2001
Port Canaveral, Florida; Nassau, Bahamas; Castaway Cay; At Sea; Port
Canaveral, Florida
Cat. 11 - Inside $370 Cat. 10 - Deluxe Inside $390
Cat. 9 - Oceanview $410 Cat. 8 - Oceanview $430
Cat. 7 - Stateroom w/ Verandah $480 Cat. 6 - Stateroom w/Verandah $510
Cat. 5 - Stateroom w/Verandah $540 Cat. 4 - Family Stateroom w/Verandah $710
3rd & 4th $250 Child (3-17) $150
Infants (2 and under) pay port/gov't fees only
3 Nights ~ Sailing every Thursday from April 26 to May 17, 2001
Port Canaveral, Florida; Nassau, Bahamas; Castaway Cay; Port Canaveral,
Florida - also available.
Rates are quoted in U.S. dollars per person (based on
double occupancy) and are subject to change, availability
and eligibility. Port charges and government taxes/fees are
additional. Offers apply to new bookings only, are capacity
controlled and may be withdrawn without notice.
For more information on these and other specials, contact us at:
DARGAL Interline 1-800-690-3223 (North America)
Brought to you by "Interlining Plus" formerly Canadian Interline Travel
Go visit our NEW web site & check out the HOT DEALS!
http://www.interline.ca / 1-800-665-3100
...Vacations in Paradise!! Don't forget, Parents & Friends are welcome!
Brought to you by "Interlining Plus" formerly Canadian Interline Travel
PANAMA CANAL for less than $54/day!
15 night aboard the Vision of the Seas Inside from $800 us
Port/tax additional $329.50 Sail from Miami to San Diego Apr 13, 2001
Hot PACIFIC COASTAL
11 night Pacific Costal Aboard the Mercury Inside from $660 us
Oceanview from $760 us Port/tax additional $270.15
Sail from San Diego to Vancouver April 30, 2001
7 night Pacific Costal Aboard the Radiance of the Seas
Inside from $429 us Oceanview from $629 us
Port/tax additional $174.75 Sail from Ensenada to Seattle April 23, 2001
Ask about our AIR CANADA
SPACE AVAILABLE Interline fare!
Preferred airfare available on Air Canada and sold in conjunction
with interline cruise/tour packages
Call our agents for further details....1-800-665-3100
All rates are per person based on double occupancy - taxes + port charges
not are included, except when specified. All Interline fares are at the
discretion of the particular supplier and C.I.T. reserves the right to secure and\or
obtain alternatives to the above fares offered where conditions warrant.
Interlining Plus formerly Canadian Interline Travel Ltd. (BC reg. 2074-2)
Toll Free: 1-800-665-3100
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" ' "
. Smilie.
Gabe Andrei sends us our smilie -
Subject: I really miss it!
Something the pilots can relate to.
Here is a home study simulator course for those who still hunger for the
romance and adventure of airline flying. It will all come back to you if you
practice the following at home:
1. Stay out of bed all night.
2. Sit in your most uncomfortable chair, in a closet, for nine or ten hours
facing a four foot wide panoramic photo of a flight deck.
3. Have two or three noisy vacuum cleaners on high, out of sight but within
hearing distance and operating throughout the night. If a vacuum cleaner
fails, do the appropriate restart checklist.
4. Halfway through your nocturnal simulator course, arrange for a bright
spotlight to shine directly into your face for two or three hours, simulating
flying an eastbound flight into the sunrise.
5. Have bland overcooked food served on a tray midway through the night.
6. Have cold cups of coffee delivered from time to time. Ask your spouse to
slam the door frequently.
7. At the time when you must heed nature's call, force yourself to stand
outside the bathroom door for at least ten minutes, transferring your weight
from leg to leg ,easing the discomfort.Don't forget to wear your hat.
8. Leave the closet after the prescribed nine or ten hours, turn on your
sprinklers and stand out in the cold and "rain" for twenty minutes,
(simulating the wait for the crew car.)
9. Head for your bedroom, wet and with your suitcase and flight bag. Stand
outside the door till your wife gets up and leaves. (simulating the wait
while the maid makes up the hotel room.
10. When your spouse inquires, "Just what in the hell have you been doing?~
just say, "Recalling the allure of all night flying to romantic places." as
you collapse into bed.
11. If you are a purist, do this two nights in a row.
Gabe Andrei
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" ' "
. DID YOU KNOW?
That you can read or retrieve back issues of "theNetLetter" ?
Just visit our web site at:
http://www.acfamily.org/netletter
and click on the "Archives" button.
This area is only open to "the NetLetter" subscribers and you will
need the following password to enter -
User Name: netletter Password: vesta
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Mailing of 'the NetLetter" is a service of the ACFamily Network
**************http://www.acfamily.net **************
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