Aviation Memorabilia Newsletter

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( For retirees of the new Air Canada family)

Number 688, Saturday, May 11, 2002

We first published in October 1995.
Circulation: 2300+

Chief Pilot - Vesta Stevenson - Co-pilot - Terry Baker

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Memory Lane
NetLetter readers might like to take a walk down memory lane by having a
look at
the TCA/AirCanada Annual Report covers from 1939 - 2000. This is from the
Bill Norberg Collection which was has just been moved over to the new ACFN
PhotoGalleries at www.acfamily.net

Go to MISCELLANEOUS > Memorabilia - Airlines of Canada > TCA / Air
Canada Annual Report Covers.   Regards Tom

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Photo Galleries
Subject: RE: CF-CPY

There are some good images online at the Photo Galleries of www.acfamily.net
of the re-installation of the aircraft. Also a great story at
http://www.acfamily.com/airshared/magazine/ken_williams.htm
Regards  Tom Grant

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Microchip Technology.
It's about time: on microchip technology, once used to ID lost pets, now
being used to implant medical records in people such as Alzheimer's
patients who may not be able to speak.

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*** Airport Resorts: Pampering for tired travellers

DFP -- After crossing the Atlantic Ocean four times
in six days, Northwest Airlines flight attendant Joyce
Flynn arrived Monday at Detroit Metro Airport suffering
from severe jet lag. Within minutes, the flight attendant
had shed her shoes and was enjoying a 45-minute pedicure
at OraOxygen, a spa that opened March 16 in the new
midfield terminal. A spa employee placed 20 drops of a
Norwegian seaweed extract under Flynn's tongue to boost
her blood oxygen levels. Flynn is among a growing number
of travellers nation-wide who ease the stress of flying by
patronising airport spas.
http://airlinebiz.com/wire/05092002#MAIN (See Full Story!)

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Toronto's Pearson International Airport.
Parking Discount at Direct Flight Parking,

Monday, May 06, 2002

Each journey has a beginning and an endpoint. At Direct Flight Parking, we
make it our business to ensure your trip begins and ends on a positive note.

Whether you're flying to or from Toronto's Pearson International Airport,
Direct Flight is your passport to secure and convenient airport parking and
shuttle services - at unbeatable prices!

Direct Flight Parking has two parking facilities. Both lots are easily
accessible from Dixon Road and Hwys. 27, 427 and 401.
Lot "A" 15 Stoffel Road.
Lot "B" 655 Dixon Road (at the International Plaza Hotel).

From the parking lot, a uniformed driver will quickly and safely
chauffeur you and your luggage in one of our comfortable shuttles directly
to your departure terminal.

Direct Flight Parking are pleased to offer you 10% off their regular daily
rate of $7.95 and weekly rate of $28.88. To take advantage of their special
10% discount offer, simply print the 10% discount voucher, available at
http://www.directflightparking.com/promo_main.htm and present the voucher
to the cashier to receive the parking discount:

As a special thanks, they are offering all active and retired Air Canada
employee's an additional 10% discount (for a total of 20%) upon
presentation of their Air Canada identification. i.e. $6.36 daily to a
maximum of $23.11 weekly.

We encourage you to browse our site for more information on our exemplary
service, comparative rates, invaluable travel tips and so much more.

Don't hesitate to call us at 416.366.2222 and if necessary, one of our
Customer Services Representatives will be happy to give
you detailed driving instructions.
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From: dawn shannon <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>
Flight Attendants reunion of 1962.

Our class of 1962 Reunion will take place on Sept 21,2002 at the Courtyard
Marriott on
Carlingview Drive, Mississauga, Ontario. We are trying to find any
Flt. Attendants who joined TCA in 1962.
The contacts are This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Elizabeth Tothe This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Thanks Dawn Shannon

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Number 687 Saturday, May 04, 2002
We first published in October 1995.
Circulation: 2300+

Chief Pilot - Vesta Stevenson - Co-pilot - Terry Baker

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Our co-pilot, Terry, is off for the month of May, so the NetLetter may not
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issued quite so frequently. Please send any input to our combined email
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Do Not Discuss Security Procedures. To protect the integrity of our safety
procedures, employees (AND RETIREES) shouldn’t discuss or reveal any
security related processes – Explosives Detection Systems (EDS), bag match
and baggage trace – with anyone. Revealing any information on how we conduct
security is against the law, and seriously compromises customer and employee
safety. Only regulators such as the FAA and Transport Canada can disclose
details of security regulations. If asked, employees should state that Air
Canada fully complies with, or exceeds, the requirements of the law.

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Tuesday, April 30, 2002
Hi Folks!
I really want to thank you and the most recent author of the story of
CF-CPY. It was so informative and enjoyable. There are lots of pictures and
stories about that airplane and I'm really glad to see them available here.
I wanted to contribute a little bit of a story about my relationship to that
great old airplane. I never flew her officially but had some time sitting in
the seat while airborne. As a young kid I had joined CPA as a Learner, Air
Engineer. I was in the process of getting a Commercial Pilot Licence and
wanted desperately to fly with that airline. My interest in airplanes had
begun at the age of 3 years when I was allowed to look into the cabin of a
L-10a. It might have been CF-TCC. That set me on a life long love of
airplanes. (Not too unlike a host of other budding pilots)
I took a real liking to CPY and considered her to be 'my' airplane and felt
she needed a bit of special attention. Those of you who flew her a lot can
correct me, but I thought the control wheels had been wrapped with whipcord
and then waterglassed. That made them very comfortable (at least to my
mind). When the airplane was in the hangar I made sure I was assigned to the
DI (daily inspection). We used to do a hydrometer check on the batteries and
if they met the mark they were OK. I always changed the batteries on CPY as
she was 'my' airplane. I spent many happy hours in the hangar fussing over
that airplane in particular, along with the rest of the fleet.
I was accepted for pilot training at CPA but when the course date came and
went they laid off about 50 pilots! I applied to TCA and was in groundschool
6 weeks later. I was blessed to continue on there for more than 39 years as
a pilot. Thanks again to all who have provided information regarding that
great old lady--- CF-CPY.
Regards, George Mills

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Re CF_TCC
Hi Alan. (Rust)
Here is a slightly different schedule. The only changes show the Winnipeg
recurrent training, a stop at Leamington Ont. on the way to Montreal and
also the Lachute Air Show as static display.
Lachute and Leamington just asked us and since the aircraft was enroute
and not planned for anything on those dates, we will go there. It also
helps defray the ferry costs to Montreal by going to Leamington.

Hi Alan, (McLeod)
Thanks for keeping me update to date. I have revised the schedule Online.
See: http://www.acfamily.org/tcc/schedule02.html

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Pionair Coffee Groups:
Niagara Peninsula Coffee Group,
holds it's next meeting on Tuesday May 7th at 11:00 ( Sharp )
at Frado's Restaurant, 535 Queenston St., St. Catharines, Ont.,
at the Homer LiftBridge.
All Retirees are invited, to come out and share Old, Present
and New Information, with other Retiree's.
Contact's for this meeting are Jim Morgan, Chairperson who
can be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or
Colin Bailey at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Come out and hear first hand about an upcoming Grand River
Cruisewhich is planned for Sept 23rd, 2002.
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Hi Bob I'm getting conflicting signals re the application of this charge for
pass travelers.At the ETIT meeting I believe I heard both you and Reine say
that AC would be applying the charge of $24 for the entire 'pass' trip.
Would appreciate clarification and confirmation. Thanks.... Cheers.....Bill
The NETLETTER recently put out a quote from Employee Travel that suggested a
sector application of the tax.
Re: $24 security charge.Not sure of the exact nature of the confusion - at
the moment the tax as of April 1 is being applied as $12.00 for the one way
journey and $12.00 for the return - for a total tax of $24.00 per trip. This
is not a sector tax. On our current billing process (round trip zones) if
you only travel one-way the tax should be $12.00 even if you stop enroute -
when you or if you return we bill the other $12.00
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Since employees can now conveniently subscribe on their own for our
publications, Employee Communications no longer make additions, deletions or
amendments to the email distribution lists.

If you want the Daily, Flash, President's message and/or President's letter
sent
to your email, you have to subscribe. Simply log on to our website at
www.achorizons.ca and click on other publications on the left-hand side of
the
achorizons home page. Then select the publication you wish to subscribe to
and
scroll down to the end of the page and follow the prompts. If you want to
update
your email address, simply re-subscribe with your new address.
(ps this procedure does not work for this NetLetter,
I personally have to do the changes manually)

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We recently welcomed the following and here are their short Biographies.
Lucette Rouleau  and Gilbert Bastien
Lucette retired 363 days ago as a PaxAgent with 34 yrs. at Air Canada.She
had joined 08MAY67.
I left on 25 Sep01, after having joined CP Air 08DEC69. I had been Senior
Lead Station Attendant at Canadian since my return from YYZ, 21MAR96. I
became a Lead Station Attendant.2 under AC's payroll and gave a more limited
amount of training from early 2001 till my retirement, and worked on a Crew
at the Ramp-YUL

- Presently reside in Cloverdale, BC.
Finished my tenure with Canadian as Cargo Service Manager in YVR.
Brief history : YYZAP, YYZTO, YYZ-STOC-T3,YYZFF, YVRFF.
Retired Nov/99. Regards Wayne Beard

In NetLetter 674 we welcomed Bunny Blakely
whose airline career spans from 1946 to 1985 plus 8 more years

Thursday, May 02, 2002

A bit of a Bio on myself I joined TCA Nov 16 1946 in XD. Moved to Chicago in
Sept 1951 returned to XD Feb 1956 also spent a Winter in TPA  of 1967
working at the airport res holiday relief for CTO and A/P International desk
was a supvr in Chicago from March 1952 until I returned to XD and then
became a supvr again in about 1970 at the A/P for three years then Res for
seven years retiring Feb 1 of 1985 took early retirement to look after my
Mom who developed Alzheimer the worst disease. My days of working in the
airline industry was great and if I had my life to live over again I would
want the same job. After retirement worked for PWA for about a year
part-time and then Time Air for 7 year in operations.
Thanks for bearing with me re my life take care enjoy your net letter Bunny
Blakely
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From: Bart Mann <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Subject: Stolen watch.

A short while back I had a Canadin Airlines 25 year wrist watch stolen
through a b&e. ( "Canadin" insignia on strap ) I would love to borrow one
for a couple of days to get a value estimate from a jeweler. This would help
me out with my insurance claim. I promise I will give it back.
Thank you

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Saturday, May 04, 2002
AIR SHOW GROUNDED

AIR SHOW GROUNDED BY INSURANCE WON'T BE THE LAST, INDUSTRY WARNS
With insurance rates rocketing into the stratosphere, one of Canada's
largest air shows has been cancelled, and industry representatives say
it won't be the only grounding of the summer.
FULL STORY:
http://cbc.ca/stories/2002/05/04/airshows020504
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Thursday, May 02, 2002
Retirees parking in YOW at Park n' Fly.
Through the efforts of Norma  McFarlane
Park n' Fly in YOW retirees parking there and
Who  have an AC ID card to just  present it when leaving the
YOW lot and they will receive the discount.
So let's hope it works.
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FYI  re Horizons home delivery
....in excess of 4,000 retirees have paid subscriptions.

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Tuesday, April 30, 2002
SCI-TECH:
KLEZ VIRUS WORMS INTO YOUR E-MAIL LISTS
Beware of an e-mail from your boss with the subject line, "Let's be
friends." It might be a friendly note but it's more likely the Klez
computer worm.
FULL STORY:
http://cbc.ca/stories/2002/04/30/klez_020430

Wednesday, May 01, 2002
SCI-TECH:
MELISSA VIRUS CREATOR GETS 20 MONTHS
The creator of the "Melissa" computer virus will spend 20 months in an
American federal prison. He was sentenced Wednesday.
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Vesta's Travel Tips

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Subject: Italy Tour  DATE CHANGE
Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2002 14:27:25 -0400
Was wondering if you would pass the info on to the Pionair Website and the
Netletter as to the change of deadline date for the Italy Tour - it is now
May 15th, 2002. A good group is already booked but we have more space
available.Thanks a million,Jess

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1. For short trips, decant toiletries such as shampoo and shower gel into
plastic film
roll canisters. They're waterproof, don't open easily and can be deposed of
when empty.

2. When travelling with valuables such as camera gear and jewellery,
pack them in a diaper bag.  There's less chance of theft
and the compartments and bottle holders are great for storing other items.

3.To eliminate or minimize wrinkles, put individual clothing items
in plastic dry-cleaning bags, then gently roll them up before packing.
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Barbados Treasures Hotels - Peach and Quiet (SE Coast) and Allamanda, and
Dover Beach Hotels (S Coast) extend package for AC Family -active and
retired - April 15 thru 14 Dec 2002. These small, family owned, intimate
hotels offer amazing value to lure you to 'beautiful barbados': 7 nites
accommodation, airport transfers, 2 days car rental, sunset dinner at
Carambola Restaurant, Jolly Roger or Catamaran cruise, Mount Gay Rum Tour,
and Treasured Guest Card offering reductions on 50 plus goods, services and
restaurants. Based on two sharing twin/dble/king -
$289US p.p. (Extra nites at special rate of $35US).
To book: Fax to 246-428-2467 with cc number, name and exp. date. Visit
www.barbadostreasures.com and www.barbados.org .
Further detail, contact John Cavill, Area Representative, Barbados Tourism
Authority. fone/fax: 902-463-1929, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Please, come on down!
(Pls Pls Pls....don't be a NOSHO! Any last minute changes to travel plans,
fone to advise: 246-428-5682 ).
Thx and Regards, jc
Tuesday, April 30, 2002

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*** Pan-African airline takes off

BBC -- AfricaOne will initially fly DC-10s. A new
African airline has been launched, which aims to
link countries across the continent with the rest
of the world. Unlike previous attempts to establish
a pan-African airline, AfricaOne is entirely owned
by African entrepreneurs, with no government
involvement. The company will be based in Uganda
and President Yoweri Museveni travelled on board
the inaugural flight on Monday.

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Number 686,  Apr 29th, 2002. We first published in October 1995.
Circulation: 2300+


Chief Pilot - Vesta Stevenson   -      Co-pilot  - Terry Baker


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Our co-pilot, Terry, is off for the month of May, so the NetLetter may not be
issued quite so frequently, although our chief pilot will get something out if
anything of importance is available to us. Please send any input to our
combined email address -
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. Need to know.
Question of relevance to retirees: Can 'Canadian' retirees still travel on
u-writes that were imprinted with our old cards that expire at the end of May?
Industry Travel & Recognition advises -
The answer is "no". As of June 1st all tickets must have been imprinted
with new
card.

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. Nice to know!
Air Canada news -
Air Canada Offers Sympathy And Assistance To The Grieving Families And
Comrades Of The Four Fallen Soldiers. To show our support and sympathy to the
families of the Canadian soldiers who were killed in Afghanistan, we provided
family members and approximately 100 Honour Guards transportation to the
funerals. There will be a special national memorial service in Edmonton on
Sunday. Our condolences go out to the families and friends of these heroes.

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Subject: Retiree Parking Vancouver Operations Centre
TO ALL AC/CAIL RETIREES
With the planned employment of a significant number of additional aircraft
maintenance employees at the Operations Centre the continued availability of
Retiree Parking has again become an issue.

All employees who regularly park at the Centre are now being issued new
Parking Passes and after May 1st, 2002, any vehicle not displaying a valid
Parking Pass will be subject to being towed.

We have been assured that the Retiree Parking passes issued by Security at
the East Entrance in accordance with the present policy, will continue to be
valid for Retiree Parking for a maximum period of 30 days from date of
issue. As some of these designated spaces are taken up by catering trucks we
ask that you first use any vacant "Retiree Parking" spaces and only when
they are full, continue to park next to the fence immediately to the North
of the retiree area, trying as much as possible, not to park in a space that
might interfere with regular employees who are coming and going on a daily
basis.

As you know, Retiree Parking has always been subject to the ongoing
availability of space and will come under even closer scrutiny in the future
as the remaining space is allocated. While we are hopeful this privilege
will continue to be available indefinitely, we cannot promise it beyond the
minimum of 30 days notice of any change, which we have been promised we will
be given.
This 30 day notice would cover the expiration of any passes issued at that
time and afford an opportunity to communicate the revised information via
email or any other timely means which may be available.

In view of time constraints, this Memo is being sent to you by email which
should reach approximately 250 Pionair members. However, as there will still
be many who will not receive this directly, it would be greatly appreciated
if you would pass this information along to other Pionair members who you
may be in contact with. Your assistance in this regard would be greatly
appreciated.

Should you wish to receive further information would you kindly call Bill
Neill at 604-277-3587 or should he not be available Clare Ash at
604-241-4600 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Glen Steeves can be reached at
604-943-0494 email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Thank you for your continued cooperation in strictly adhering to the
guidelines of this policy.

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. May Day
Kathleen Hogan sends us this plea -
Former TCA employee, Rita Schefter
Could  (anyone) help me in my search about career information about my
mother, Rita Schefter, who worked for the airline from about 1940 to 1949.
She was one of the first, if not the first, female radio operators for the
airline. I have an undated picture of her, along with Ruth Berkey and Irene
Williams, receiving their
five year pins from Steve Himmelman, Toronto Station manager.
My mother died last September, after being in poor health for some years,
so I was unable to ask her many of the questions I had. If anyone knew my
mother, I would very much appreciate hearing from them.
Thank you,
Kathleen Hogan   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Calgary, Alberta

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. Where are they now?
Douglas DC-6A c/n 45499 was Canadian Pacific Airlines CF-CPB delivered July
29th 1958 Fin nr 447. Sold to Northwest Airlines April 20th 1959, converted to
DC-6B by AirResearch and Automotive, Burbank.
Last seen in 2001 at Villavicencio in Columbia registered as HK1776 operated by
LANC - now defunct.

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. Message from Douglas R. Maclaren
Subject: Bill Maclaren
Hello;
I am Doug Maclaren <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.> and I am letting you know that
my brother lost his battle with cancer last night at 01:30 EST.
It was- Bill Maclaren <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>
He had worked for British Airways for 41 years
taking early retirement in 1977. He had retired as Finance Manager for
North America, and had worked in Gander during WWII. If you have any
connection with British Airways, their retirees who call themselves the
OWLs (Ones We Like) will be having a reunion in England about now or the
beginning of May. I know that they would like to be informed as my
brother was looking forward to being there before his cancer took over.
I have no way of knowing how to get in touch with them. If you are able
to forward this, I would very much appreciate it. However if you cannot
it is okay as I know that they will eventually find out.
Thank you.
Doug
(If anyone has any contact with OWL's or the BA retirement fraternity, please
pass
the message - eds)

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. News from the Pionair Districts -
George and Bette Agnew send this information -
16th Annual Pionairs Golf Tournament
Place: Country Meadows Golf Course
8400 Number 6 road,Richmond B.C.
Date:May 23 2002
Time:Tee off 1100hrs(Scoring based on Calloway System)
Cost: $42.00 includes green fees,food,beverage and prizes
Please send a cheque made out to Air Canada Pionairs as well as your
address, phone and E Mail(if Possible) to C.Burtch,478 55A Street, Delta
B.C.V4M 3M1. If you wish to golf with someone in particular or make up your
own foursome,please contact George Agnew, 604 274 9193 email
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Note;The golf course is rated among the top 5 executive courses in North
America
Out of towners welcome!

Niagara Peninsula Coffee Group, holds it's next meeting
on Tuesday May 7th at 11:00 ( Sharp ) at Frado's Restaurant
535 Queenston St., St. Catharines, Ont., at the Homer Lift
Bridge.
All Retirees are invited, to come out and share Old , Present
and New Information, with other Retiree's.
Contact's for this meeting are Jim Morgan, Chairperson who
can be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or
Colin Bailey at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Come out and hear first hand about an upcoming Grand River
Cruise which is planned for Sept 23rd, 2002.

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. Remember when!
DC-3 Windtee CF-CPY  Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada.
Built in 1942, she spent several months in  camouflage flying with United
States Army  Airforce on transport missions to India & China.
During this time the aircraft was condemned and  was eventually returned to
the the U.S. where it  was repaired. At the end of the war she was  converted
to the Civilian DC-3 configuration and  sold to Canadian Pacific Airlines where
she served  15 years flying Canadian scheduled routes, as  CF-CPY.
In 1960 the aircraft was sold to Connelly - Dawson
Airways of Dawson City and spent the next 6 years flying cargo to places
like Old Crow and oil exploration camps in Eagle Plains. In 1966 until her
last flight in November of 1970, she was based out of Whitehorse serving Yukon
scheduled
routes for Great Northern Airways. When Great Northern  Airways declared
bankrupcy, ownership of the  DC-3 fleet was transferred to Northward
Airlines.
CPY by then was not operational and used for parts. It was the idea of Joe
Muff to donate the aircraft to the Yukon Flying Club and use it as  some kind
of monument. The aircraft was then  donated to the Flying Club by Northward
Airlines,  who also donated the heated hangar space to restore CPY for the
weathervane monument.
In 1977 the Yukon Flying Club undertook the  restoration of the DC-3 to it's
original Canadian  Pacific colors and in 1981 it was mounted on a  pivot
pedestal. It takes a 5 knot wind to move the  plane. A Katimavik project did
all the exterior
painting of the aircraft. In October of 1993 the  Yukon Transportation Museum
took ownership of  the DC-3.
In July 29, 1998 the aircraft was removed from it's pedistal to facilitate
a second round of restoration.
As of July, 2001, the restoration project is  continuing. A total of 1200
person/hours of volunteer time involving over 30 people has gone  into the
restoration.
As of 1997 the DC-3 are no  longer used in the Yukon. The last remaining DC-3
in the Yukon that flew passengers and cargo with Air North have been sold. The
last one left in May of 1998, they were sold to USA cargo companies and private
owners (Colorado, Oshkosh)
This DC-3 is very unique and holds a wealth of history and service to the
Yukon, not only is it part of early aviation history but at present offers a
unique tourist and resident attraction.

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. Found by our chief pilot - Vesta -
"Have you ever wondered what happened to the airport screeners at Newark,
N.J., and Washington?
AP -- Argenbright Security Inc., once the nation's
largest passenger screening company, is making an
airport departure of its own. And many people will
be glad to see it go. Argenbright will be nearly
gone from U.S. airports next week, all but forced
out of the business by a string of security breaches:
Criminals were found working as screeners, gates were
left unattended and weapons got onto planes even
after Sept. 11, the day hijackers walked past
Argenbright screeners in Newark, N.J., and Washington.

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. Terry's travel tips.
Discounts In Toronto And Vancouver Park’N Fly Valet Locations.
Active and retired Air Canada and Air Canada Jazz employees can
take advantage of a 50 per cent discount on daily parking fees at Park’N Fly
Toronto’s Lester B. Pearson International and Vancouver International Airports
valet locations.

Travelling to Argentina?
The Department of Foreign Affairs advises -
Be aware that financial institutions, including ATM's, are closed indefinately.
It may be difficult to exchange currency and travellers cheques, even at hotls,
although credit cards are accepted at most establishments. Travellers should
carry small denominations of US dollars. The political situation remains
volatile due to the critical state of the economy, including some violent
demonstrations.

From one of our readers.
When couples are plussing on the Rapidair routes, you may find it an advantage
to book separate listings, that way, your chances for enplaning may improve in
tight situations. At last minute, the check-in staff, who have empty single
seats in the aircraft, may be looking  for singles to fill them, not
necessarily couples!

Dargal has the following offerings -
August 19 ~ 7 Nights ~ NCL's Norwegian Wind
ITINERARY: Vancouver, B.C. return
Inside $889, Oceanview $1139 (port charges are included!)
Family and Friends are welcome!
August 26 ~ 7 Nights ~ NCL's Norwegian Wind
ITINERARY: Vancouver, B.C. return
Inside $839, Oceanview $1089 (port charges are included!)
Family and Friends are welcome!
September 9 ~ 7 Nights ~ NCL's Norwegian Wind
ITINERARY: Vancouver, B.C.return
Inside $738, Oceanview $1039, Balcony $1719 (port charges are included!)
Family and Friends are welcome!
BORA BORA, French Polynesia ~ Village for Everyone
Visit Bora Bora, an exquisite setting in the South Pacific. Discover it's
beauty and underwater 'Garden of Eden'. A paradise for couples.
April 27 - June 21: $105 CAD per person/night (approx. $66 USD)
BUCCANEER'S CREEK, Martinique ~ Village for Everyone
This is one of Club Med's most vibrant villages.
May 11 - June 21: $95 CAD per person/night (approx. $60 USD)
CANCUN, Mexico ~ Village for Adults
Visit this fantastic Village for Adults in Mexico.
April 27 - May 17, May 26 - May 31 & June 3 - June 21: $95 CAD per person/night
(approx. $60 USD)
LA CARAVELLE, Guadeloupe ~ Village for Families
May 11 - June 21: $95 CAD per person/night (approx. $60 USD)
IXTAPA, Mexico ~ Village for Families
Visit this hacienda style Village of Ixtapa, set on the Pacific coast of
Mexico. A great choice for families.
April 27 - June 21: $95 CAD per person/night (approx. $60 USD)
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas ~ Village for Families
Until June 21: $95 CAD per person/night (approx. $60 USD)
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic ~ Village for Families
Until - May 14: $95 CAD per person/night (approx. $60 USD)
SANDPIPER, Florida ~ Village for Families
A paradise for golfers, children's clubs from 4 months and older and a host of
activities for every age and inclination. Visit this Village in Florida for a
fantastic family holiday.
Until - May 23 & May 27 - June 21: $95 CAD per person/night (approx. $60 USD)
TURKOISE, Turks & Caicos ~ Village for Adults
Turkoise is a paradise for sports lovers with scuba diving, tennis and trapeze.
Enjoy the social atmosphere and the lively nightlife at this Village for
Adults.
May 4 - June 21: $105 CAD per person/night (approx. $66 USD)
*** ROCKY MOUNTAINEER RAILTOURS ***
2 DAY RAIL TOUR
Itinerary Includes: (Eastbound):
Vancouver, British Columbia; Kamloops, British Columbia; Jasper, Alberta
OR
Vancouver, British Columbia; Kamloops, British Columbia; Banff, Alberta
OR
Vancouver, British Columbia; Kamloops, British Columbia; Banff, Alberta;
Calgary, Alberta
(Westbound itinerary operates in reverse order)
Departs Sundays, Tuesdays & Thursdays from April through mid-October 2002.
Book within 30 days of departure and save! Seasonal Rates for Red Leaf Service
starting from $424 CAD one way, per person based on double occupancy (approx.
$265 USD).
*GOLD LEAF SERVICE INCLUDES*
Seasonal Rates for Gold Leaf Service starting from $1170 CAD one way, per
person based on double occupancy (approx. $737 USD).
CRUISES: Rates are quoted in U.S. dollars per person (based on double
occupancy) and are subject to change, availability and eligibility. PORT
CHARGES ARE INCLUDED. Government taxes/fees are additional. Offers apply to new
bookings only, are capacity controlled and may be withdrawn without notice.
CLUB MED: Per night rates are land only. Rates are quoted in Canadian dollars
per person (based on double occupancy). USD rates are approximate based on
exchange rate at time of printing and may vary. Rates are subject to
availability, eligibility and are subject to change without notice. Departure
taxes and/or other additional costs levied by the air carrier or authorities
are extra. Rates do not include membership fee. Certain dates require Sunday
arrival.
ROCKY MOUNTAINEER: Rates are quoted in Canadian dollars per person (based on
double occupancy) for one way and are including taxes. USD rates are
approximate based on exchange rate at time of printing and may vary. Rates are
subject to availability, eligibility and are subject to change without notice.
For more information on these and other specials, contact us at:
DARGAL Interline 1-800-690-3223 (North America)
International: (Country Code)-800-2832-7425
Fax: (250) 861-3283

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. Smilie.
Submitted By Art Kupchanko.
"Photographer"
The photographer for a national magazine was assigned to get photos of an
enormous forest fire.
Smoke at the scene was too thick to get any good shots, so he frantically
called his home office to hire a plane.
"It will be waiting for you at the airport!" he was assured by his editor.
As soon as he got to the small, rural airport, sure enough, a plane was warming
up near the runway. He jumped in with his equipment and yelled, "Let's go!
Let's go!" The pilot swung the plane into the wind and soon they were in the
air.
"Fly over the north side of the fire," said the photographer, "and make three
or four low level passes."
"Why?" asked the pilot.
"Because I'm going to take pictures! I'm a photographer, and photographers take
pictures!" said the photographer with great exasperation and impatience.
After a long pause the pilot said, "You mean you're not the instructor?"

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Number 685  Apr 25th, 2002. We first published in October 1995.
Circulation: 2300+


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. Need to know.
The following information provided by Employee Travel & Recognition -
The process to be followed is explained below.

Message re ID/Travel Cards for all former Canadian Airlines employees to expire
May 31st. The Employee Travel & Recognition team is pleased that nearly all
ID/travel cards for this specific group of employees have now been issued to
those who have already sent in their photo. Any active former Canadian employee
who has not, to date, sent in their photo must do so ASAP as the deadline for
travelling on their present card (white or blue CP cards) is May 31, 2002.
These employees were notified by letter on April 15th and the process was
explained therein as follows:
·       Provide a recent black & white or coloured passport picture to be
affixed with glue or scotch tape (DO NOT STAPLE) to enclosed form
·       Provide employee name and employee number in space provided on enclosed
form
·       Return the form and photo to address on letter: Employee Travel &
Recognition, Air Canada Centre, P.O. Box 14,000, Zip 1245, Dorval, QC H4Y 1H4,
or
·       Come in person to our offices in either Montreal, Toronto or Vancouver,
with the enclosed completed form and have your photo taken. Offices are open on
Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the following locations:
- Montreal: 7373 Cote Vertu West, Building 2, Suite 204-054, St-Laurent;
Toronto: 3111 Convair Drive, 2nd Floor, Mississauga and
Vancouver: 6001 McConachie Way, 3rd Floor, Richmond, BC
·       Information is also available by calling toll free 1-800-665-2560.
·       If employee has misplaced the April 15th letter and enclosed form,
please send above information and photo using a plain sheet of paper and
address it to Employee Travel & Recognition.
·       All requests must be received by Wednesday, May 15th, 2002, at the
latest.
·       Please ensure that this message is passed to your fellow retirees so
that no one is forgotten and unable to travel after May 31st.

Message for Canadian Airlines retirees: A number of Canadian Airlines retirees
were sent the same letter and will also be affected on May 31st if we have not
received their photo and pertinent information. Please pass on the message to
any retiree you may be in contact with.

Message for those employees whose ID card is expiring in June 2002: The renewal
process is in the works and the Employee Travel & Recognition team will keep
you informed as we progress with the new cards.

Some retirees have not provided their new address to AC. Some of the letters we
sent April 15th were returned to us as undeliverable. Anyone who has moved
should advise Air Canada and, in the immediate, Employee Travel & Recognition
at address above. We need their photo and information requested below to be
sent to us ASAP. If a traveller is not in possession of his/her new ID card, as
of June 1st they will not be able to travel.

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