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| Erik from Frankfurts' sent me this today... what a shot! |
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| This clearer than clear picture was sent in by Craig M from Ottawa. |
The radome was replaced, but didn't have time to be painted. Lots of airplane watchers sit in their cars at the button of 25. One day I waved to one family by opening up the window. But usually by the time we get to the "button" we are getting take off clearance so the P.R stuff has to wait. The "Fall" colours are starting to appear. It would be a beautiful drive in the nearby rolling hills on the Quebec side.
Calling all DC-9 Drivers and AMEs who worked the "nine."
I received an email from Perry Van Veen from Southern, Ontario wondering if I flew the DC-9. He is recruiting people interested in restoring this aircraft. From the two pictures, they sure have a lot of work ahead of them. Then again, I am absolutely amazed when the final product arrives.
Here's their website. Restoring a DC-9
From Perry...Our program is called AERO-BETHESDA and we operate as a non-profit. Our purpose is to educate people with developmental disabilities on aviation and related events. We allow them to participate in the restoration of this
cockpit and have guest speakers come to talk about what they
do................perhaps you could be one of them. We are located in
St Catharines, Ont.
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| Throttles of the DC-9 |
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| The amputated DC-9 flight deck |
Another great project....
I received this from retired Captain Hebb Russell a couple of months ago. He hoped I could write an article for enRoute, but unfortunately things did not pan out. In fact, Hebb offered a ride when one of their planes were passing through, but that too didn't work out.
From Hebb...
With my love of general aviation and more specifically my love of old
"Tube and Fabric" aircraft, with the best having round engines, I find
retirement days just to short to accomplish everything in my ever
increasing "Bucket List". My latest involvement in aviation is with
Yellow Wings which is affiliated with Vintage Wings based at Gatineau,
PQ. This involvement started through Capt. Dave Hadfield and has me
joining their list of volunteers, flying in their Yellow Wings program.
If you are not familiar with this commemoration of the BCATP have a look
at their web site at ........ Yellow Wings
Gone Flying folks....let's hope this pending flight attendant strike works itself out.
If not, you may see one captain hitchhiking from Victoria, B.C LOL
70 comments:
Hitch hiking? I'd like a glass of chardonnay and some more nuts please! I hope you can figure out how to make those cookies ;)
Igloocoder. You fly just as much as I do so between the two of us we can figure out how those ovens work. :)
How is Prague, Czech Republic?
I saw your piece in enRoute. Well done.
Gone flying...Doug
About that pic I sent, the E170 holding short got in a nice little argument with ATC on departure. Apparently tower didn't notify them of some VFR traffic near the end of 25, and the captain let them hear it. He first gave it to departure pretty good, and then right as I switched my frequency back to tower he came back on there and shared his feelings. Of all my hours spent listening to ATC here at YOW, that's the first time I've heard someone upset like that.
As for the waving, here's a United pilot giving me a wave yesterday http://i.imgur.com/MAkE3.jpg
No offense to your American readers, but generally the Canadian airlines are a tad friendlier when it comes to the waving. ;)
Craig M
Painted Nosedome? The F-15 I crewed had a light gray nosedome put on its Ghost Gray airframe which made it look like a Russian SU-27 for about six months until it went back into the paint barn!
Happy Landings
Tony De
USAF Ret
I tend to agree with you, Craig. Canadian pilots wave more... :)
Gosh, I have probably seen you many times taking pictures.
As for ATC, one Sunday I heard an air traffic controller just give it to a private pilot! I was shocked...'cause you never expect that. Anyway, it ended with "contact this number, sir, I NEED to talk to you!". Eep!
Ah hours of entertainment.
And Captain...I remember you waving to us. :)
A real treat. :)
so if the flight attendents go on strike are flights going to be cancelled? I'm going to Hawaii for Christmas I i hope my flight doesn't get cancelled :P
I wish wish wish I had a jetspot place to WAVE...`````````....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can really get after it...with the very lovely titanium plate in my rightie wrist...serious!!!!!
no south paw here....like I even know what that means
oh before I forget...Henry .........(_ _)..no not a Japanese man "bowing"....at least not today....gobble gobble......
but some certain someone "homesteading" with turkey leg in hand....course I cannot divulge who.....that'll cost ya....LOL...
Monday Night Football....and no Hank Williams....the end can't be far.....and thats my positve side showing.....uhhhhh
and don't tell me there's "NO FOOTBALL IN AVIATION"...;/////
I had the pleasure of tracking a commenter of your's, Captain Doug.....today....and I even pitched a hissy because he had a delay.... an hour.....Cargo door...wouldn't close....
must have been one huge GOBBLER....
good nite....and as -C says..another great post....and love the pics....
misstwa
^J^
Hey Getjets- thanks for tracking the flight, and the friendly welcome to Cajun territory:) Sorry we couldn't meet up in person this time- next time for sure.
US did give you a show with their (yet again) maintenance problem that sent us back to the gate in MSY. The cargo door popped open as we were about to turn onto the runway. Glad it did then, and not a few seconds later:)! Nice old 734s.
Goodnight all, and good luck to you Doug with the flight attendant strike! There is always VIA Rail I guess....
ok...does anyone know who Anthony Calvillo is.....????????????????
CFL's brightest now..and world record for most yards passing!!!!!CFL.....and US, I believe....passed Farve...thats always a good thing!!!!:)))
Hey there Christer....so close....but hope you packed up some of our muggie air....oh and I have to ask...did the swamp Stink...????????on your way to the airport...on the elevated roadway...the swamp has been stinking the HIGH HEAVEN....WHY???
YES WE BATHE...
..WHEN Tropical storm LEE hit us early September...well, some rain water pooled, plants died, rotted..and could not drain...thus the funk...smell....
I had passed by the airport several weeks ago...and Damn it STUNK.......I would Hate to think that would be your last impression....
...Somebody tried to stuff a big ole BUTTERBALL...through the cargo....door.....HUH....
so glad your home safe....!!!
Take care, and hope you do come back....
misstwa
Craig. Those darn Embraer guys. :) Maybe he was peeved he didn't get any "cookies and ice cream" on his last flight?
Looks like the United pilot gave a nice wave. I try to wave.
You should have seen the crowd of airplane watchers at the button of 23 in Toronto. There must have been a 100!
Someone should build an observation deck. The airport is so sterile to the point of being frigid.
Rumour has it they hired someone to improve the image.... I'm hoping for everyone's sake it comes true.
End of rant.
Over and out.....
Hi Tony. I bet your bosses didn't like the fact the F-15 looked Russian. I'm surprised it took six months to get it painted if it looked like the enemy. LOL
Anon. I think all pilots are nice. :)))
I probably waved to you if you were the one wearing the mini-skirt. LOL
But I'm told our teal coloured competition waves a little harder and opens the flight deck window. :)))))
Your ATC story sounds like someone not having a good day. Some of the ATC guys lose their patience with the low time guys. Pity! But I understand it can be frustrating.
Brett. If the strike lasts until Christmas then Air Canada would not exist as we know it. :)))
Glad to hear you are taking the airline with the maple leaf to Hawaii.
Christer.
Sounds like quite a day and like Getjets insinuated, maybe the cargo hold was stuffed with turkeys. :)))
Getjets.
Pity you never met up with the violinist. He knows aviation. And I know you know aviation. A match made in heaven. :)))
Just flew to Vancouver via Calgary. Both flights were full, uneventful and we pushed back early both times. Something I haven't done in a while.
Glad to hear football is as exciting as aviation for you. Everyone needs passions.
Captain ^D^ on a short layover
Capt.
All I ever see is a dial and red light...it can't be that hard, but have the extinguisher at the ready. It might become one of my BBQing sessions.
Prague is a beautiful city. The fact it wasn't bombed in either of the wars means there is some great architecture. The castle area is brilliant, albeit a bit overrun with tourists. I'm not one bit upset about the potential to be stuck here due to the pending strike. There are far worse places that I could be.
If you get stuck in Victoria I'll come rescue you...I'll even bring a lifetime supply of trash bags :-)) I might even let you buy me breakfast...there used to be a great pancake house on the inner harbor(yankee spelling) right where the M.V. Coho berthed. By the way, I'll see your five minutes waiting for a gate in Toronto and raise you 15 minutes in ATL.
Yes, Captain all pilots are nice.......!!!!!!and OK, maybe there's a major "sliding scale"....of niceness...
and just because it's not the "Barbie wave"....doesn't mean their not waving...to my beloved American Pilots....:)))))))
JFK Controller to an Asian Airline....
"AMEND YOUR INSTRUCTIONS, IMMEDIATLEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
"OFF THE RUNWAY.....NOW"
"NO YOU CAN'T LAND ON THE TAXIWAY"....
I swear I heard "you can't land on the taxi way"....last week...yes was not a domestic carrier....got my attention....
want a little more drama....in your Aviation world....check out my buds...
at JFK Tower(East/119.1)
*ahem* I don't wear miniskirts when planespotting.
HOWEVER, if Getjets does actually join me one day, she has a plan that will give pilots quite the show!!! LOL!
(I have to build up the courage for THAT one!)
@Getjets---awww, you didn't meet up with Christer! :( That darn migraine!! :( Oh well...next time.
Btw...Doug, that private pilot deserved it. From the sounds of it, he was a real " hot dog" and wasn't listening...I don't blame ATC.
Speaking of Odds and Sods.....I read that Rob Buckman died -- neat guy. So is there an SOP for when this happens on a flight, Doug?? What do you do with the poor fella??
Whywhyzed. Yes, there is protocol for death on a flight. I have yet to experience this "fact of life" on my flights but I talked
to one in-charge who had three deaths. He called himself the "grim reaper."
Did you know some airlines that buy the A380 actually install a "cooler" for the body?
Anon. A cocky private pilot? He must have thought he was already an airline pilot? LOL
Getjets....there has been cases of pilots landing on taxiways, the wrong airport, lined up with street lights thinking they were approach lights, lined up with the side runway lights thinking it was the center of the runway, and the list goes on.
But before you ask, "how could they be so stupid?" Ask yourself, have you entered the wrong way in a one way street, or almost entered
the wrong public washroom? No? Well neither did I. ahem
Enjoy that JFK talk. But there is drama everywhere you look. :))))
Captain Doug and Getjets- turkeys in the cargo hold? Nah- they were all in the cabin. It was louder than a school bus full of middle-schoolers on a field trip:)!
Although, the guy seated next to me (I had a bulkhead window) told me before we left that he always sleeps very well on airplanes. I suppose I should have taken that to be a warning. About ten minutes after we were in the air (despite the rowdy passengers) he was out cold and started leaning on my shoulder. He was a very large, burly black man in the military. What do you do?! I was reading a book, and it didn't take long for me to get very squished between his head and the wall. I tried leaning forward in hopes of getting him to move. It worked for maybe a minute. He slipped right back. I tried waking him, but no luck. It was weird. Certainly never had that happen before. A flight attendant (who was young and very good looking by the way- rare for any US airlines these days!) just came by and laughed. Once we landed, he woke up, and not a word of acknowledgement, apology, or thanks for making my shoulder his human pillow.... An eventful travel day? You bet!
Getjets- LOL regarding the smell! Yes, I did notice that, as the 90 seems to mostly be a long bridge over swampland. Not to worry though- I was pretty sure it had nothing to do with a lack of you Cajun folk bathing:)))
Take care everyone and have a great day,
Christer
Well if I had scoop....I would listen....
I don't think it's stupid...about mistaken the taxiway for a runway........aren't some taxi ways around the world former runways....
speaking of going in the wrong direction...take a look at WhyWhyzed's avatar..Mmmmmmmmm
I'm funnin here...so no class action law suits...;))))))))))))))
yes, there is a plan in the works for a certain plane spot...2 glasses of wine later.......to be continued...LOL
mini skirts...Captain Doug, maybe I'm not waving at you...ever think of that....But , if you take your white starch(can probably stand up on it's own) Shirt...I'll think about it....
that waving is a 2 way taxi...NO, I mean street...LOL
ya'll have a great day...:)))))
a cooler for the past on....wicked!!!!!! No Thanks, I'll pass on the steak dinner....
good time to eat peanuts.....
one day, I'll get to work....
Christer....News Flash>>> you are right...all the turkeys were seated..:))))esspecially the one...that bonded with your shoulder...YUKKKKKKKK..REDOING YOUR WILL NOW....HE SHOULD BE PAYING YOU CHILD SUPPORT....AT LEAST HALF THE RENT AS WELL...:))))
regarding the Cargo door::::::
what the problem was ....the forklift got stuck.....try to LIFT A HUGE AZZ BLACK "FELT FROM HELL HAT..." IT'S HUGE, CAN'T STUFF THAT BIG BLACK HAT IN THE CARGO HOLD...BRING IN THE "GUPPY CARGO JET"....
if you've seen the hat...trust me..called Post trau...
you get what I'm saying...if need be ...LOOK BACK AT THIS """"AWFUL DAY IN AVITION HISTORY"""" TO CAPTAIN DOUG'S RUNWAY RUN....I got that appendage stored in my TOO UGLY TO DELETE FOLDER....LOLOLOL
I hear the "said" hat is on North American tour....just needs the head that goes with it....RUNNER UP FOR MACY'S DAY.....
so glad we got the "swamp Phhatt"..mysery solved..phewwwwww
i mean pewwwwwwwwww
bye bye now
^J^
Hi Captain Doug,
Cheers me up quite a bit! Now I am staring at my fried chicken wing from AEON, which is in a mall right beside my school. However, I had to reroute my arrival at the mall and departure to avoid running into teachers (for some reason, student's aren't supposed to wear uniform and walk into a mall or something in this country... strange!) I also took a different SID xD
Anyways, just curious but how many times have you been to Asia in the last few years after you're off the big bus? Also, I always wonder what kind of passport an airline pilot has... Doesn't it fill up very fast?
Hi getjets,
m(_ _)m LOL
Oh my goodness! TAXIWAY?! REALLY?! THAT IS JUST HILARIOUS! out of all the ATC I listen to, I never heard anything as ridiculous as THAT!
HENRY....THE CONTROLLER SAID IT 3 TIMES....!!!!!!!!I'm like WTF....
JFK....it's tense there....especially when the A-380 SUPAAAAA'S (as the controller says at times..)are cleared for take off or land....then very slow instructions...on making their turns off the runway....reference the hit earlier this year A-380 on the ground....with another jet...
You're homesick...!!!!!be patient....you'll be back home soon!!!! The time...she does tick away...:)))))
misstwa
Another Odds and Sods:
Do RPs have to pass the same course as 'regular' pilots? Even though they're not allowed to do takeoffs and landings?
Wow! What a bunch of wonder exchanges today. And many just raise more questions and comments. It is all good, safe fun, so let's go! Many years ago I was a bit of a spotter at KPDX (Portland). After working a long, overnight shift, I'd grab a coffe, newspaper and head for a convenient little parking pad just on the river side of 28R. We even had our own catering truck on some days. WIth scanner blaring, I unwound for an hour or so and enjoyed watching the traffic. I was headed there on the morning of 9-11-2001, oblivious to the world only to discover the gate closed but also guarded by four seriously armed airport cops. That gate has never reopened. I no longer live in PDX and I 'spot' here and other places, rather than in person.
Question Time for the troops! First, Christer. When you travel to your performance engagements, how on earth do you manage your luggage and especially your precious instrument? I know that you don't 'check' your business machine! Do they force you to buy an extra seat for the instrument? I assume that you often travel alone and with some bags. That must be awful. If the instrument goes as carry-on, what about the rest of your kit? Ouch. (I'm trying to avoid using 'fiddle' and I know that it is not!!) What about touring folks with a cello? That must be expensive.
Doug: Sorry that we have hijacked you this week. The pix and posts are always fun, and the odd meets of the fan club or with the Captain are fun to read about. (As gracious as he is, I'll bet that the Captain eigher has to get to work - or needs is rest.) With you *famous* folks need your privacy and a bit less touching. Let's go easy on our Captain, good folks. Lastly, I love your idea of charging a buck for answers to technical or procedural questions. I guess I ow you a couple. And yes, I now suspect that those increased hits are related to Google's background stuff. You(we and they)are all being watched. Happy flying and best wishes, -Craig (of Cedarglen)
P.S. Just a reminder that your own, original posts are always the best of the lot. I hope that you have a few more in your bag. -C.
Hi Doug, missed it on the last post, but Route Cx done for 6 months? or a whole year, or thereabouts?
That's a really nice pic of the ACA B773 by Henry, and of Erik's A33?(?) Vis like that in the UK would see most everything cancelled!!
Could I ask, through you to Tony De, which squadron he worked on at "the 'Heath". I often drove by there on my way out of Norfolk to rejoin civilisation - and again on the way back after civilisation had thrown me out! Went to a "Fall Fayre" there in '93(?) - biggest dang Burgers you ever did see!! Used to pull in to a viewing area at the approach-end of 24(?) and watch the sport!!
^J^ Pleased you're back to your usual self - been a bit quiet these past couple of days...
Foggy
Cedarglen: travel with my instrument is the part I look forward to the least. Not that I often run into trouble, but especially in the US, I find myself having to fight gate lice (those who hang around the gate and try to push themselves in front of others with lower boarding zones in hopes of beating them to overhead bin space), which is the most stressful part really. It gets old fast, and I make sure I book connections with extra time in between to avoid having to board late.
I also stick with Star Alliance carriers- I have Star Gold status, which allows me to preboard and get a crack at storing my instrument (which is worth more than some houses) in the overhead. It isn't very large, and you can still fit a couple rollaboards in the same bin. I don't need to buy an extra seat because of it's size, and most decent airlines have provisions for it in their carry-on contracts. Low-cost carriers such as Ryanair, Spirit or EasyJet are all on my no-fly list. I have however experienced some issues on very small regional aircraft, and typically avoid flying on such planes if I can, although even in those situations the crew have been very accommodating and have offered to stow it in the crew closet. I could never afford to check the instrument. If I did, and something were to happen (which is very likely), my insurance would also not pay up as it would be treated as neglect. I've heard flight attendants tell pax on regional aircraft that they wouldn't ever want to check a laptop computer, and I can assure you that my instrument is far more fragile and worth a TON more than any laptop you'll find anywhere. In the end, if they won't let me on with it, I don't get on, and I haven't had to resort to this (and hopefully won't!).
As for baggage, it's really not a big deal. Again, I stick almost exclusively to Star Alliance carriers so I get free baggage allowance and priority handling. Thus far, I have never lost a bag and usually (at most airports) my bags are either the first or among the first on the belt. It's another reason I avoid tight connections, and lounge access in most airports makes the wait more appealing anyway. When checking bags, which I almost always do, I also try to avoid notoriously bad airports for baggage and connections- airports such as Philadelphia or La Guardia. I've heard too many horror stories of lost and stolen articles at those places.
Anyhow, hope that answers your questions! Oh yeah, as for cellists- as far as I know, they usually buy an extra seat. I am glad I picked the violin- at least that part of travel is easier on my wallet:)
Captain....I know I can be a bit over bearing....-LOL...:))))ok maybe a little funny..crying maybe....??? ;/
but I think I just been """SHOT AT, AND MISSED...SHIT AT, AND HIT""" Mmmmmmm PARDON THE 'SHIP HIGH IN TRANSIT'(wordie)
by a high ranking official...here...OUCH...!!!!
ok...yea I may be ODD......as well....
Captain...if you need some down time from me....LOL(ok if'ie)...
please and I am SERIOUS.......
don't tell me quietly with some obscure e-mail....tell me publicly(did i spell that right..you could really go wrong with spelling that 'P'word... a couple of switchori's with the letters...and the "White SERIAL KILLER van is pulling up at your house.....)ok where was I...YEA...for the whole world to read......
I'm low maintanence....I do NOT require or wish for replies....think of me as "A READ ONLY DOCUMENT" ...but you do read it..(yes)....my big girl panties is pulled up....so to speak....;////
maybe I'm over reacting..NAHHHHH
I have no intention of easing up....unless...of course....
Christer....It's a Crying shame that traveling is so messy now....
I love the insight into your life...you shared with us..I Thank ya....
well, later...
MISSTWA/GETJETS/JULIE/^J^/.........
Silly goose, Getjets--Captain's been ricocheting across this fine country of ours...he isn't upset or ignoring you.
We love ya, girl.
Now...relax and enjoy listening to your JFK ATC. :) Have a glass of wine too.
:)))
Hi Christer. Yup, while the Captain is away, we will play! (Sorry for hte Hijack, Doug) Yes, you did answer my questions, well. Got it, loud and clear... ALL of it. I apprciate the substantial value and the extreme precautions that you take. No tight connections and no small fry when possible. You're on the mark that is is NOT 'just the same' as a laptop. If it ever gets tight, strap it into the seat and YOU climb into the OH bin. WE now return you to the regullarly scheduled programming and Captain Doug.
-Craig (of Cedarglen)
@ Anon...I am Not talking about our Captain!!!!!!!
not one bit...but he does have options.....this is not about Captain Doug...
but your right...CHILL ...
no wine tonite...
Morning All,
From a personal perspective, I have to say I love the variety in this blog - I check in daily to see if Capt. D has been kind enough to give us an insight into his world but equally to see what additional comments have been posted - its great to learn a little more of people with a similar interest to myself....
I have not been following for very long having only recently discovered such wonderful content exists in the ether! But I have been touched by the 100% positive response by all and I mean all commenters, this is a nice place to be and is undoubtedly attributable to Doug's own outlook and philosophy. If you're reading this and haven't posted - don't be shy, first time flyers are welcome! :)
I think Doug has done the hard work by posting the initial piece and is basically lighting the blue touch paper......
If he happens to answer a question of mine or anyone else I am honoured and glad he has made the time for little old me. And thankyou to others for sharing their knowledge also!
One thing I cannot recall reading is "hey Doug, where are you?"
Getjets, I don't think this place would be as much fun without you, you are certainly part of the furniture, and I don't mean antique and covered in dust!
My, the mice do play when Doug's away!
Have a great day everyone and look forward to checking in later!!
Dave from the UK :)
Can I just say one thing?
:) (I am smiling)
I just hope that everyone will just get along. :) (smiling again)
No one can pretend to think what Captain D is thinking, except for him. He is quite capable of telling people when and if they need to calm down on the comments.
Okay? (still smiling)
Let's just let everyone be free to make comments on this great blog. No censorship except from Doug himself.
So far, he hasn't cut anyone off. How about the rest of us do the same.
I really like this board...and every personality that goes with each avatar. I would hate to see someone leave because he/she felt slighted.
((GROUP HUG))
Henry. I've been to the AEON chain. They have green soft ice cream. I think it was almost healthy. :)
I haven't been to Asia in over four years. As I speak, my F/O I'm with is planning a vacation to Cambodia. He will fly from Toronto to Hong Kong on Cathay (our flights are sold out) and then to Thailand and then Cambodia.
We have the same passport as others but it is rarely stamped. The customs officers know it is our livelihood so it's unnecessary to stamp the pages.
But as the saying goes, "don't leave home without it!"
Delta Dave. The government is working on keeping the flight attendants working but they are defiant.
I'm out early tomorrow back to Toronto. Stay tuned!
Thanks for the "rescue" offer!!!!
Great pancake house? I walked around but went to my usual place.
I don't miss ATL. You can have the busiest airport in the world! LOL
Christer. It's true..."what do you do?" Thanks for the funny recount. At least he didn't snore. Or did he?
I remember a lady in J class tried to stop a man behind him from snoring by sprinkling water on his face. "No joy."
I bet you would have preferred the "very good looking" F/A to be leaning on your shoulder. LOL
The joys of traveling because you never know who or "what" you'll be sitting next to.
Getjets. Are you saying I'm starchy? LOL
And you are right, some runways are now nothing but taxiways.
Whywhyzed. RPs (cruise pilots) now only do an "RP" ride. At one time they were given a full endorsement but some thought they would walk with the endorsement. They never did. When I was RP, I was given a full A340 endorsement.
As well, when there are lay offs a full PPC (Pilot Proficiency Check) is given to look for work.
Cedarglen. Thanks for checking in. Every time I see your name I am reminded to write that fuel piece. Speaking of which, the fuel "thing" was getting
tight on our five hour flight from Toronto to Victoria yesterday. Everything was safe (it always is) but a little less fuel and I'd be doing some paperwork. :))))
Hi Foggy. The annual "route" or "base" check is done once a year. That's enough. LOL
Yes, Erik from FRA said it's an A330-300 from Oman Air. Good eye!
Let's hope Tony D reads this comment. I'm certain he will. If he doesn't I'll ask him next time he checks in.
Christer. Well done on your explanation. Recently, I had a professional musician who flies with a cello. Yes, she buys two tickets.
Apparently we are one of the few airlines who ties it down with a net. And yes, there were issues with the net but she knew what to do.
And like you said, even though your instrument is VERY expensive at least it doesn't cost you an extra seat. :))))
Capt,
Seems like they got lucky with this one. http://aircanada.com/en/news/trav_adv/labour_updates.html .
They started to move all the RJ's at YHZ to the YHZ-YYZ/YUL flights so they could some people leaving the airport. Although I doubt it would do to much haha.
Then today they removed them of course since there wont be a strike.
My dad was telling me how you pilots a little more then everyone else in your contracts ... *Cough* Free C1 passes ? :P
Dear Miss TWA, Getjets, Julie, ^J^ ... APU and Jules.
You keep doing what you are doing!!!
There's plenty of space on my blog for all of us.
Over and out. :))))
Captain ^D^
Cedarglen. Yes, Christer shared a uniqueness in traveling as a musician. As you know (and heard from his music) he is extremely talented, loves aviation and likes beer. :)))
Getjets.
Yesterday, I flew from Vancouver (early wake up) to Toronto, had an hour in Toronto, and then flew to Victoria, B.C. It was a 12:30 duty day with 9:20 of flight time. I sure worked up a thirst. :))) You didn't have to skip the wine because I certainly didn't skip a beverage or two with my F/). I'm now in Victoria on a 30 hour layover and perhaps longer if the flight attendants walk tonight.
Doug, you are too flattering- I'll certainly agree with you on the last two statements you made:)))
Here's something I've been meaning to ask you about: On a recent flight from Houston to Sacramento- it was a night flight- I noticed that the guys in the flight deck left on the landing lights (full brights anyway) the entire way. This is the first and only time I've noticed this. I thought they typically come off out of 10,000 feet- am I wrong? Is this a new procedure, or do you think the gentlemen in the pointy end forget to turn them off? It was a 3+ hour flight, and we did cruise at 38,000.
On another note, sure glad to hear the FAs will not be walking off...
Dave W. I love your diplomacy. You write with kindness and thought. Well done!
And I'm fine with the mice playing. :))) It goes to show you this blog has become very interactive. Almost too interactive according to "number one."
But she says I'm allowed to "play" (blog) when I'm on the road.
So here I sit in beautiful Victoria, B.C debating whether I should hop a ride on a float plane and go see Vancouver for the afternoon.
I know, what a conundrum. :)
Anon. I too love your diplomacy. Yes, a "group hug" indeed! :)))
Daniel. Thanks for the link. Good news for most. Looks like I'll be flying back home tomorrow after all.
As far as the pilot's contract, that's miles away. :)))
Christer. You are right... 10,000 up and 10,000 down the landing lights come off/on.
But like you alluded to, maybe they forgot them? Do you know how much a landing light is? LOL
Yes, looks like it's business as usual with the F/As.
When I get home tomorrow, I'll be on vacation for ten days. Not sure what I'm going to do.
Anyone out there want to go somewhere (s)? LOL
Another nice pic of the day. That jet has been used to take some of our "lads and lasses" out to snady and rocky places in the east. I understand Bruce was on the flightdeck for some of the trips.
Your link to "Yellow Wings" site was very much appreciated - I couldn't id the Cornell II to start with; knew it wasn't a DHC-1 Chipmunk, but similarity was striking.
As for that "Pilot" joke - I told that to a couple of colleagues a few years ago. Didn't go down particularly well - both are/were lay preachers! oops!
Didn't a ACA Emb nearly come unstuck at Denver earlier this year. They had been cleared to T/O when the crew saw lights on the runway coming towards them - restricted vis in snow showers. Lights were snow clearing vehicles that should have been on the taxyway - happens both ways. The BAW B74? at EGLL/LHR some years ago that lined up on the outer peri-road lights - north side where all the hotels/car rental agencies are - realised just in time and went round for a safe landing. Very sad and unnecessary eventual outcome - total lack of management at the time.
Foggy
Doh!!! Should be "sandy" places...
:)))
Love the nowhere(s), somewhere(s), anywhere(s)...
A true Maritimer!
Doug- I missed your previous comment, sorry. No, he didn't snore, or drool thank goodness! But his head kept getting heavier and pinning me against the wall! I like your story of the gal throwing water on the snoring guy in J. I've had enough long flights in J where I was hoping to get some sleep, only to have some guy (or woman) snoring away for most of the trip. The idea of throwing hot coffee or tea has certainly crossed my mind, but water does seem a little more harmless:)
As for my last flight, you are very right, I'd have been much happier if the FA had traded places with the sleeper on my shoulder:))) Not sure how well the story would have gone over with my number one though:)
You've got it- you never know who or what will be sitting next to you. One thing I can almost guarantee, if I see someone in the boarding area I would NOT like to sit next to, luck will have it they'll be my seatmate. The hot gals are usually on the complete other end of the plane. Oh well, probably better for me anyway!
Christer. LOL. And yes, better to keep those "hot gals" at bay. I wouldn't want to hear a gifted musician was caught trying to join the mile high club
after a few drinks were imbibed. :)))))
And like you insinuated, better to keep things tame.
Boring is sometimes good. :))))
Christer. What a nice gesture! If I didn't like flying in the back so much, I would seriously think about heading south to CLT.
Heck, if the drive wasn't so long we could visit a lady we know with big red bloomers. LOL
Igloocoder. Glad to hear Prague is working out. I've been told it's a beautiful city in more ways then one. :)
Not sure about the pending strike. First I hear they are being legislated back to work and then I hear they are walking. I'll find out tomorrow morning during crew pick up. In the meantime....enjoy....
Foggy. LOL about the "lay preacher." Oops is right. :)))
I think I remember the B747 incident. Apparently he set off car alarms in the nearby parking lot during the go around.
As far as the snow plow incident....not sure.
Although phraseology has changed from "clear the runway" to "vacate the runway" stemming from a nasty incident with an airplane and snow plow in
Canada years ago.
Captain Doug,
Great shot of the day from Kelly P, I was lucky enough to get a shot of her as she was arriving on Rwy. 34, good thing too since I've heard G-STRX (also nick-named 'Air Force Ed') was repainted (plain white) before being sent to do some Hajj charters for the next few months.
Looks like the latest on the F/A strike is that the CUPE has officially called it off. Hopefully the federal arbitrator will be able to mediate an agreement.
YYC Dispatcher
I managed to catch Ed Force One at KEF both times I flew through it in June. It's an awesome paint job.
Doug- "better to keep things tame" is right. I'm happily married and don't really need any extra drama in my life right now:)) Still can't figure out for the life of me why some would find joining the mile high club in one of those nasty airplane lavs remotely appealing...maybe it's just me, but talk about a mood killer!
As for a long drive to a certain part of the country, hey- depends how one defines "long". To some, an hour is long and a day is short, so if you find yourself in my neck of the woods and need a a ride further on down the road...LOL
Glad to hear the strike is not going to happen, at least now. Crossing my fingers they've got it out of their system- I've got several AC legs coming up in the next few weeks! Have a safe trip home.
Igloocoder. Yeah, he has "Ed Force One" painted on the nose. You don't miss a thing!!!
I hope you keep going with enRoute. They treated me royally in the last 14 years!
Christer. Your take on things from an avid aviation enthusiast and frequent flyer sure added credibility to my blog.
I'm setting the park brake on my blog for a bit.
Might last a week or longer.
All the best with you and your family!!!
Captain Doug
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