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Forum: Military Aviation
28th Feb 2022, 16:33
Replies: 23
Views: 10,958
Posted By canuck slf

Boring answer detailed in link below ...

Boring answer detailed in link below
https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/early-theories-why-wiltshire-road-buckled-and-cracked-24-02-2022/
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jul 2021, 18:58
Replies: 66
Views: 16,408
Posted By canuck slf

Gaining Altitude: The Mosquito Reborn

Documentary (58 minutes), Gaining Altitude: The Mosquito Reborn, on the story of the Mosquito restored/rebuilt at Victoria, BC, Canada, available in Canada at Knowledge.ca and being rebroadcast on...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Mar 2021, 21:00
Replies: 179
Views: 41,043
Posted By canuck slf

Great thread! I used to be taken to LAP/LHR as...

Great thread!
I used to be taken to LAP/LHR as a pre teen in the late 1950s before we left London in 1959.
Remember getting a bus tour of the "airside" the from newly opened Queens Building. I was...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
17th Mar 2021, 19:45
Replies: 16
Views: 3,403
Posted By canuck slf

Right now direct YVR to Europe the choice is only...

Right now direct YVR to Europe the choice is only Luthansa and KLM, both of whom are running A330 with 2-4-2 in Y.
I am with you in declining 777 and also dislike the 787 seating.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
8th Aug 2019, 16:30
Replies: 5
Views: 5,168
Posted By canuck slf

My tax dollars well used.

My tax dollars well used.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Feb 2019, 13:03
Replies: 1,417
Views: 1,551,072
Posted By canuck slf

I used to travel LHR-ABZ on the way to LSI in...

I used to travel LHR-ABZ on the way to LSI in 1974. After the Viscounts BAC 1-11s were used to ABZ, really tight seating. There was also one chaotic weekend when the Viscounts fleet was withdrawn for...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Aug 2018, 22:31
Replies: 6
Views: 5,100
Posted By canuck slf

I would imagine they are attracting some...

I would imagine they are attracting some additional traffic. If I was travelling this route and got the chance to pay a Norwegian fare for A380 comfort and SQ seat pitch I would be there!
Forum: Canada
5th Nov 2017, 19:16
Replies: 47
Views: 48,760
Posted By canuck slf

TSB report released: Aviation Investigation...

TSB report released:

Aviation Investigation Report A15P0081 - Transportation Safety Board of Canada (http://www.bst-tsb.gc.ca/eng/rapports-reports/aviation/2015/a15p0081/a15p0081.asp)
Forum: Questions
23rd Jul 2017, 21:55
Replies: 7
Views: 2,407
Posted By canuck slf

A380 YVR to LHR, BA 084 July 21st

Friend who was on the above flight sent me the text message below after arriving in UK.
Just curious what would have caused this.
Thanks in advance.

Text message:
We had an "incident" after...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Apr 2017, 22:53
Replies: 10
Views: 2,805
Posted By canuck slf

Questions on 787 Undercarriage Doors and Humidity

Recent took my first pax trip in 787 and was lucky enough to chat with captain, a very approachable guy, in rear galley.
In the conversation he mentioned that the U/C doors automatically open after...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Oct 2016, 05:16
Replies: 173
Views: 120,483
Posted By canuck slf

Currently en route YVR to LHR as BAW 9176.

Currently en route YVR to LHR as BAW 9176.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Jan 2015, 16:59
Replies: 1,689
Views: 896,128
Posted By canuck slf

747 Ferry to Victorville

That must be an interesting trip with the aircraft totally stripped out, the lightest it has ever been since its Boeing test flights, and only 2 or 3 crew. Climb out and fuel consumption at cruise...
Forum: Canada
8th Aug 2012, 18:59
Replies: 5
Views: 3,619
Posted By canuck slf

On a clear day it wil be a beautiful trip. If you...

On a clear day it wil be a beautiful trip. If you leave from downtown you will see the float plane activity in the harbour and the route heads due north, over my house, straight over the mountains....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Jun 2012, 19:20
Replies: 14
Views: 3,698
Posted By canuck slf

That cabin crew attitude on AC is pretty well...

That cabin crew attitude on AC is pretty well standard issue system wide I find. It is a function of their poisionous labour relations and an entitlement culture.
Very difficult to see how things...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Apr 2011, 14:25
Replies: 2,133
Views: 1,673,092
Posted By canuck slf

Take off reheat selection

I seem to recall from my two take offs in 1978 or 9 that all four reheats were selected in pairs for take off and lit while holding on the brakes, with a preamble/warning over the PA that this was...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Oct 2010, 15:22
Replies: 2,133
Views: 1,673,092
Posted By canuck slf

Concorde gifts

Following up on the comment by norodnik re gifts.
On my only trip in 1979 we were given a cassette tape. One "side" had some Concorde specific comedy routines, I remember a Tony Hancock skit and I...
Forum: Questions
4th Oct 2010, 16:21
Replies: 2
Views: 1,548
Posted By canuck slf

Parting out A 318s

Just read in Flight that 3 year old A 318s are being parted out after several others have gone the same route.
What is the background to the decision to scrap these relatively new aircraft?
...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Sep 2010, 18:44
Replies: 2,133
Views: 1,673,092
Posted By canuck slf

Hydraulic failures

I had the pleasure of one trip as SLF on Concorde LHR - JFK (1978/9? grey cells depleting) which involved a return to LHR after dumping fuel due to hydraulic failure of two systems. No complaints...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
31st Jan 2009, 16:31
Replies: 38
Views: 4,345
Posted By canuck slf

If this is the way it ends for the 747 line, what...

If this is the way it ends for the 747 line, what a sad route. Forced out rather than retire gracefully. It would seem Boeing just tried to push things too far. Reminds one of the way US TV channels...
Forum: Canada
2nd Jan 2009, 23:35
Replies: 1
Views: 1,096
Posted By canuck slf

Christmas delays at WestJet

See link below:

WestJet Releases Weather Recovery Statistics: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance (http://biz.yahoo.com/cnw/081226/westjet_recovery_stat.html?.v=1)

It would be interesting to see an...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Apr 2008, 05:26
Replies: 47
Views: 4,463
Posted By canuck slf

Nw Sea- Lhr T4

What happens now to the new routes, such as NW from Seattle, who are due to use T4 and are who are selling passengers tickets?
Anybody heard anything?
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Nov 2007, 16:12
Replies: 11
Views: 1,689
Posted By canuck slf

Are there any new opinions/experience on the A380...

Are there any new opinions/experience on the A380 vortex seperation now that it has been in service for a few months?
Also, having watched video of a landing and seeing the vortices from the engine...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Jun 2007, 01:22
Replies: 7
Views: 1,949
Posted By canuck slf

747-8 cruise attitude

I realize this is a bit off topic, however does anybody know if the 747-8 will cruise level as opposed to the current 747-400 nose high attitude inherited from the original design?
Forum: Tech Log
1st Dec 2006, 20:02
Replies: 34
Views: 9,580
Posted By canuck slf

I assumed that the concept of some system being...

I assumed that the concept of some system being capable of removing the crews ultimate command of the aircraft would not be well received, however you live and learn!
There is also the whole aspect...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Dec 2006, 18:33
Replies: 34
Views: 9,580
Posted By canuck slf

Boeing patents anti-terrorism auto-land system for hijacked airliners

Cannot believe that nobody else has seen this and there is not uproar!
Apologies if it has been posted elsewhere.
...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Feb 2006, 06:38
Replies: 323
Views: 56,579
Posted By canuck slf

BRS to KER in May

I am an ex Brit visiting UK from Canada in May. Friends have booked us a holiday in Crete using flights KM 4205 BRS-HER on May 5 and KM 4506 HER-BRS on May 16.
I gather KM is Air Malta and am...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Jul 2005, 00:11
Replies: 12
Views: 1,446
Posted By canuck slf

Double airbridges are also in use at YVR...

Double airbridges are also in use at YVR (Vancouver) and YYC (Calgary).
They are used on WestJet 737s to speed turnaround.

Regards
Forum: Tech Log
1st Apr 2005, 03:42
Replies: 31
Views: 14,114
Posted By canuck slf

Great video and well made. Thanks for posting.

Great video and well made.
Thanks for posting.
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Sep 2004, 02:30
Replies: 48
Views: 11,512
Posted By canuck slf

A vivid memory of mine is in the mid/late 1950's...

A vivid memory of mine is in the mid/late 1950's taking public coach tours from outside Queen's Building around the airport. On one occasion the coach turned the corner around a blast fence in the...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Sep 2004, 18:01
Replies: 34
Views: 2,295
Posted By canuck slf

As has been said above, no heliport or airstrip...

As has been said above, no heliport or airstrip at Banff as it is was closed in late 90's by National Parks Board.
I would suggest Vancouver, nearest Intl Airport for Whistler, has better air...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Aug 2004, 06:54
Replies: 71
Views: 14,058
Posted By canuck slf

RAF video

Link below is RAF video from SAR on BBC website
http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/video/39962000/rm/_39962772_floods_footage_vi.ram
Forum: Tech Log
16th Jul 2004, 17:39
Replies: 42
Views: 12,843
Posted By canuck slf

Air France delivery delay

WRT to AF A380 delivery delay. This maybe connected to CDG terminal collapse. This terminal was to be used for A380. Apparently there has consideration by ADP of total demolition and rebuild of the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
8th Jun 2004, 15:49
Replies: 1
Views: 643
Posted By canuck slf

RB 211 to Trent

I seem to remember when the RB 211 was being developed there was much made of the three shaft configuration as opposed to the two shafts in the GE and PW. The claim was that this setup gave a more...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Apr 2004, 15:49
Replies: 98
Views: 19,009
Posted By canuck slf

Rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic

Press Release Source: AIR CANADA; AIR CANADA - CORPORATE - FINANCIAL


Air Canada Announces Appointments and Realignment of Organizational Structure
Friday April 23, 6:30 am ET


MONTREAL,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Apr 2004, 20:44
Replies: 98
Views: 19,009
Posted By canuck slf

Reuters "Judge orders Air Canada to postpone...

Reuters
"Judge orders Air Canada to postpone some layoffs
Friday April 16, 5:40 pm ET


MONTREAL, April 16 (Reuters) - An Ontario judge ordered Air Canada (Toronto:AC.TO - News) on Friday to...
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