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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Mar 2012, 22:24
Replies: 11
Views: 5,066
Posted By Jorge46

Thanks Brian--I stand corrected on TCA being 'the...

Thanks Brian--I stand corrected on TCA being 'the first'.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Mar 2012, 02:49
Replies: 11
Views: 5,066
Posted By Jorge46

Merlin exhausts

Trans Canada Airlines engineers developed the cross over exhaust for Merlin engines on the Canadair North Star. Adopted by other operators as well.

Canadair North Star - Wikipedia, the free...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Oct 2011, 14:19
Replies: 10
Views: 5,284
Posted By Jorge46

Some old film of US captured Axis aircraft. Not...

Some old film of US captured Axis aircraft. Not quite what the OP asked but somewhat on topic!


1945 FREEMAN FIELD AIRSHOW with Captured 'AXIS' aircraft


...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Nov 2010, 13:40
Replies: 50
Views: 13,151
Posted By Jorge46

Canadair, in Montreal, did conversions after WW...

Canadair, in Montreal, did conversions after WW 2, Trans Canada Airlines fleet of DC-3's was done by them around 1946.



Douglas DC-3 Dakota (http://www.capa-acca.com/fifty_two_dc3_dakota.htm)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Jun 2010, 21:46
Replies: 6
Views: 1,974
Posted By Jorge46

DC-3's

Here's a site that has leads to videos and books etc. Good stories and handling explanations too. Hope it's a helpful place for you to look.
Geo.



The DC-3 Hangar on douglasdc3.com DC3 C47...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th May 2010, 18:33
Replies: 29
Views: 12,226
Posted By Jorge46

Fortress

There is a great book by the authour, Murray Peden, entitled 'A Thousand Shall Fall'
In the appendix there is a copy of a letter by Sir Arthur Harris who writes to Peden.

"I have just finished...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Apr 2010, 15:06
Replies: 121
Views: 43,294
Posted By Jorge46

Hi Tristar 500! I have seen the pictures of...

Hi Tristar 500!

I have seen the pictures of G-APEP on ‘Airliners.net’ and really admire the work that’s done to preserve that last remaining example of the Vanguard. Congratulations to you and...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Apr 2010, 20:09
Replies: 121
Views: 43,294
Posted By Jorge46

Not trying to get into arguments, but the...

Not trying to get into arguments, but the Vanguard was designed and built as a 3 man crew airplane. TCA did not want to utilize a 3rd crew member so they covered over that part of the overhead panel...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Apr 2010, 15:09
Replies: 121
Views: 43,294
Posted By Jorge46

In 1966 I was checked out as an F/O and fell in...

In 1966 I was checked out as an F/O and fell in love with that beautiful airplane.
It was a time of growth in the airline and promotions were in full force. F/O's who were in the promotion stream...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Apr 2010, 16:03
Replies: 31,149
Views: 4,122,399
Posted By Jorge46

Thanks one11! I will pass to the next person...

Thanks one11!

I will pass to the next person able to post a picture as I seem to have forgotten how to get anything on here.
Cheers, Geo.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Apr 2010, 14:50
Replies: 31,149
Views: 4,122,399
Posted By Jorge46

Vickers Vedette? G File:Canadian...

Vickers Vedette?

G

File:Canadian Vickers Vedette 3 ExCC.jpg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Canadian_Vickers_Vedette_3_ExCC.jpg)
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Feb 2010, 02:34
Replies: 124
Views: 61,835
Posted By Jorge46

You're right ELAC (I like your last sentence!) ...

You're right ELAC (I like your last sentence!) 18Wheeler is too.
I'd say you guys know what you're talking about.
Forum: Tech Log
28th Jun 2009, 16:09
Replies: 20
Views: 5,421
Posted By Jorge46

747 Yaw Oscillation

For what it's worth------ I think when this occurs that the airplane is out of trim and the autopilot is working against that. Pilots tend to 'plug' in the autopilot early and leave it engaged...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Oct 2008, 21:40
Replies: 51
Views: 18,866
Posted By Jorge46

Vickers Vedette

Here's a bit of information on the 'Vedette'. Note the airworthy example in the Western Canada Aviation Museum.




Canadian Vickers Vedette - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia...
Forum: Canada
12th Sep 2008, 14:05
Replies: 1
Views: 1,084
Posted By Jorge46

Dash 8 training

You might try Bombardier training centres to ask for further info.


Bombardier Aerospace Aircraft Services, Customer Training (http://www.batraining.com/)
Forum: Canada
17th Jun 2008, 13:45
Replies: 1
Views: 844
Posted By Jorge46

Here's a site for starters. There should be...

Here's a site for starters. There should be something available with your experience. Good Luck!




http://www.avcanada.ca/
Forum: Canada
28th Apr 2008, 17:21
Replies: 6
Views: 866
Posted By Jorge46

Hi Spock! Some good information here if you...

Hi Spock!

Some good information here if you care to check it out.

Good luck!


http://www.perimeter.ca/inc_pdf/flight_school.pdf
Forum: Canada
1st Apr 2007, 19:21
Replies: 170
Views: 31,767
Posted By Jorge46

The best?

S-angus post really got my interest.
I know he comes from a family of fine pilot's and he, most likely, is one too. Seems to me though that he may be a bit 'wet behind the ears'. I'll tell you...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
14th Mar 2007, 15:37
Replies: 28
Views: 3,334
Posted By Jorge46

This might be worth checking out! ...

This might be worth checking out!

http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2007/03/08/212498/canadian-flying-school-winnipeg-aviation-to-offer-pilot-training-in.html
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