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by awschucksflyer
Wed Nov 23, 2011 12:41 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta Sued Over Hearing Loss Suffered On Flight
Replies: 40
Views: 18663

RE: Delta Sued Over Hearing Loss Suffered On Flight

Why are Americans so quick to sue? FOR EVERYTHING!??!

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by awschucksflyer
Thu Aug 13, 2009 7:21 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Great 'Close Up' Plane Spotting Airports?
Replies: 54
Views: 16172

RE: Great 'Close Up' Plane Spotting Airports?

I'd have to say YOW. I was there yesterday and a multitude of planes taxied past me within a few feet! Mostly Air Canada and Westjet planes. Tons of fun.

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by awschucksflyer
Fri Aug 31, 2007 5:27 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: ANA 737 Found The Same Defect As Burn CI 738
Replies: 58
Views: 13062

RE: ANA 737 Found The Same Defect As Burn CI 738

What is going on at Westjet regarding this issue?

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by awschucksflyer
Sat Aug 18, 2007 12:53 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: LAX Near Collision 8/16/07
Replies: 31
Views: 10694

RE: LAX Near Collision 8/16/07

here is a link for it...

http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2007/08/17/westjet-miss.html?ref=rss

it was a Westjet 737 and a Northwest a320...

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by awschucksflyer
Wed Jul 11, 2007 10:54 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: US Airways Express CRJ 7 Emerg Evac YYC
Replies: 7
Views: 4225

RE: US Airways Express CRJ 7 Emerg Evac YYC

keep us in the loop.....

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by awschucksflyer
Fri Jun 29, 2007 7:54 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: AC Yow To Yyc XM?
Replies: 11
Views: 3112

RE: AC Yow To Yyc XM?

oh well, thanks for the info and we'll see what happens...it will be a pleasure just to fly again!!

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by awschucksflyer
Fri Jun 29, 2007 4:43 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: AC Yow To Yyc XM?
Replies: 11
Views: 3112

RE: AC Yow To Yyc XM?

THANKS!!

fingers are crossed!!

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by awschucksflyer
Fri Jun 29, 2007 3:49 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: AC Yow To Yyc XM?
Replies: 11
Views: 3112

AC Yow To Yyc XM?

Hello, Just a quick question to all in the know. I am flying from <acronym title="Ottawa - Macdonald-Cartier International / Uplands (YOW / CYOW / CUUP), Canada - Ontario">YOW</acronym> to <acronym title="Calgary - International (YYC / CYYC), Canada - Alberta">YYC</acronym> in September which will b...

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by awschucksflyer
Wed Apr 11, 2007 3:58 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: AC 777 Int Pics?
Replies: 20
Views: 7775

AC 777 Int Pics?

Hello,

Does anyone have any interior pics of the Air Canada 777 yet?

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by awschucksflyer
Sat Feb 17, 2007 5:11 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: AC Out Of New Dehli
Replies: 36
Views: 7107

AC Out Of New Dehli

Another interesting story...

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNew...dia_070216/20070216?hub=TopStories

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by awschucksflyer
Thu Feb 01, 2007 12:08 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: 9 Billion Pass By 2025
Replies: 0
Views: 1648

9 Billion Pass By 2025

Here is an interesting article--seems like things are looking up for Airbus and the A380...

http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/2007/01/30/airport-expansion.html

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by awschucksflyer
Thu Jan 25, 2007 8:54 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: YYZ T2 Wake
Replies: 2
Views: 1868

YYZ T2 Wake

Here is an interesting (maybe sad) story

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2007/01/24/pearson-terminal.html

awschucks!

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by awschucksflyer
Tue Jan 16, 2007 5:43 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: As Seen From The Tail Camera!
Replies: 65
Views: 16395

RE: As Seen From The Tail Camera!

Will Air Canada have this feature?

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by awschucksflyer
Sat Nov 12, 2005 10:47 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: 1st US Airways 767 In New Livery Is Painted!
Replies: 80
Views: 27728

RE: 1st US Airways 767 In New Livery Is Painted!

I saw a CRJ in the nw US livery yesterday at YOW. The tail looked more black than blue as shown in the pics above...

awschucks!

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by awschucksflyer
Thu Nov 10, 2005 10:50 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: AC Re-confirms 777, 787 Order
Replies: 65
Views: 15435

RE: AC Re-confirms 777, 787 Order

I guess this means that for us folks in <acronym title="Ottawa - Macdonald-Cartier International / Uplands (YOW / CYOW / CUUP), Canada - Ontario">YOW</acronym>, we will eventually see the 787 replace the 767 for the direct flight to <acronym title="London - Heathrow (LHR / EGLL), United Kingdom">LHR...

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by awschucksflyer
Thu Mar 10, 2005 1:31 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Air Canada To Place Large Widebody Order
Replies: 69
Views: 15825

Air Canada To Place Large Widebody Order

In an internal memo, Air Canada is looking to place an order for 50 widebody aircraft over the next few months. The airline is looking at either the A350 or B787 (for delivery in 2010). The airline is looking for funding from either Boeing or Airbus to retro-fit existing B767 with new seats, in-seat...

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by awschucksflyer
Wed Dec 15, 2004 5:59 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: YOW Spotting
Replies: 9
Views: 2051

RE: YOW Spotting

Try the top floor of the parking garage. If you can get a ride of some sort i.e. taxi... ask to be taken to the Highlands Golf Course. You will circle around the runways and will be able to watch the landings and takeoffs. I do it all the time.

AWSCHUCKS!!

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by awschucksflyer
Fri Oct 15, 2004 5:17 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Air Canada New Colors, Which Cities?
Replies: 110
Views: 33433

RE: Air Canada New Colors, Which Cities?

I kinda like that illustration of a "possible" livery. Although I am someone who does like change. However, I am hoping for a scheme that will be created by the same people who created Aeroflot's current scheme. Where is the a.net thread that has already posted regarding the same topic as this threa...

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by awschucksflyer
Fri Oct 15, 2004 2:46 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Air Canada New Colors, Which Cities?
Replies: 110
Views: 33433

RE: Air Canada New Colors, Which Cities?

A new scheme?!? This is news to me!!! When are the unveilings taking place? Does anyone have a link to possible designs? It would interesting to see what some people have put together as far as liveries go.

AWSCHUCKS!!!

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by awschucksflyer
Tue Aug 17, 2004 12:57 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Most Gay Friendly Airline
Replies: 38
Views: 9875

Most Gay Friendly Airline

Hello, I was just visiting the Air Canada website and came across their section for Bereavement Fares. (It states that these fares only apply to immediate family memebers). However, it goes on to say that this INCLUDES same-sex partners <acronym title="Anderson - Regional (County) (AND / KAND), USA ...

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by awschucksflyer
Sat Aug 14, 2004 10:50 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Peter Pan Wanna-be
Replies: 5
Views: 1456

RE: Peter Pan Wanna-be

GREAT!!! THANKS VERY MUCH!!!!!



AWSCHUCKS!!!

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by awschucksflyer
Sat Aug 14, 2004 8:08 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Peter Pan Wanna-be
Replies: 5
Views: 1456

Peter Pan Wanna-be

I need your help... Does anyone remember a thread from a few months ago, possible from 2003, about a man who dressed up as Peter Pan and other Disney-like characters? If so, can anyone remember what the link to his website is? I really want to show a friend this absurdity! THANKS in advance!!!! AWSC...

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by awschucksflyer
Mon Aug 09, 2004 11:04 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Air China New Livery?
Replies: 29
Views: 8639

RE: Air China New Livery?

DRAAAMA!

Anyway, does anyone have a link regarding the new Thai livery so I maybe able to read more about it?

Thanks in advance!


AWSCHUCKS!!

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by awschucksflyer
Fri Aug 06, 2004 11:25 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Air Canada Pulling Out Of Star Alliance?
Replies: 25
Views: 10192

RE: Air Canada Pulling Out Of Star Alliance?

Quick question...

What is the A350?...I haven't heard anything about this (new) aircraft type.



AWSCHUCKS!!

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by awschucksflyer
Wed Aug 04, 2004 6:19 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: A310: Ugly Duckling?
Replies: 54
Views: 11026

RE: A310: Ugly Duckling?

Here is an 310-300 in Wardair/ Canadian colours. I loved flying on this plane from <acronym title="Ottawa - Macdonald-Cartier International / Uplands (YOW / CYOW / CUUP), Canada - Ontario">YOW</acronym> to <acronym title="London - Gatwick (LGW / EGKK), United Kingdom">LGW</acronym>. Lots of room! An...

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by awschucksflyer
Mon Jul 26, 2004 2:14 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: AA2001 - Aborted Landing In DFW
Replies: 21
Views: 6751

RE: AA2001 - Aborted Landing In DFW

Last year I saw a Virgin 747-400 perform a go-around at Logan (Boston). I was watching it approach over the water, disappear behind buildings, then about 30 seconds later it was climbing back into the sky. I've always wondered what it would be like to actually be in an airplane during an aborted lan...

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by awschucksflyer
Tue Jul 20, 2004 11:24 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Zoom's Reliability?
Replies: 25
Views: 2088

RE: Zoom's Reliability?

I know that if you want to fly to the UK (Gatwick) you can fly from Ottawa (<acronym title="Ottawa - Macdonald-Cartier International / Uplands (YOW / CYOW / CUUP), Canada - Ontario">YOW</acronym>). Westjet flies here and your chances of being on time are that much greater becaue Ottawa is a smaller ...

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by awschucksflyer
Tue Jul 13, 2004 12:46 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: LH Aborted Takeoff/Emergency Right Now In DFW!
Replies: 41
Views: 15874

RE: LH Aborted Takeoff/Emergency Right Now In DFW!

cancidas......what?!?!?!

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by awschucksflyer
Thu Jul 08, 2004 3:43 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Ottawa Airport Shut Down By Scare
Replies: 2
Views: 3427

RE: Ottawa Airport Shut Down By Scare

I drove by the airport to see if I could see what was going on. The road leading into the grounds was baracaded by police who weren't allowing anyone to enter. Then I drove around the side (Uplands Golf Club) and couldn't see anything there either. However, on the Huntclub side you could see all the...

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by awschucksflyer
Mon Jun 28, 2004 9:51 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: UA 747 In BOS Today!
Replies: 30
Views: 9266

RE: UA 747 In BOS Today!

Everyone in Boston have a Whopper Jr. at the Burger King in Terminal C for me!! I miss LOGAN!!!! :-(

AWSCHUCKS!

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by awschucksflyer
Tue Jun 15, 2004 12:18 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: 737 Off Runway At PIT
Replies: 27
Views: 10049

RE: 737 Off Runway At PIT

DO you think the passengers thought this event to be a hoot?...

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by awschucksflyer
Wed May 26, 2004 9:28 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Air France: No A380 Delays, First To Arrive 1/4/07
Replies: 4
Views: 5092

RE: Air France: No A380 Delays, First To Arrive 1/4/07

I really hope that Air France will indeed fly the A380 to Montreal. Seeing as how I live in Ottawa, I think the 1.5 hour trip to see it land the first time would well be worth it! I can't wait!!

AWSCHUCKS!

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by awschucksflyer
Wed May 19, 2004 9:52 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: JetBlue: Big(ger) Plans At Boston?
Replies: 6
Views: 3546

RE: JetBlue: Big(ger) Plans At Boston?

Personally, I think that jetBlue should start flying to Canada, YOW in particular. Now that would be FUN!

AWSCHUCKS!

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by awschucksflyer
Wed May 19, 2004 8:11 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: CAW Rejects AC's "Absolute Final Offer"
Replies: 111
Views: 9481

RE: CAW Rejects AC's "Absolute Final Offer"

I AM SO ANGRY WITH THIS GUY RIGHT NOW THAT I CANNOT TYPE ANYTHING WITHOUT INSULTING SOMEONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by awschucksflyer
Mon May 17, 2004 9:27 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: AirBlue
Replies: 13
Views: 2998

RE: AirBlue

Ah ha! I wasn't dreaming!! And, I knew I wasn't mistaken between jetBlue and airBlue. It looks an awful lot like jetBlue. Both schemes are very cool, probably because they are so similar!! LOL

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by awschucksflyer
Sun May 16, 2004 7:59 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: AirBlue
Replies: 13
Views: 2998

AirBlue

I've tried searching online and A.net for information regarding airBlue. Does anyone have information regarding this airline? Does it actually exist, or was I just dreaming?!?!...

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by awschucksflyer
Wed May 12, 2004 1:10 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: What Is Your Favoiite 737 Aircraft?
Replies: 44
Views: 5090

RE: What Is Your Favoiite 737 Aircraft?

I don't have a favourite 737 aircraft. I much prefer the A320/319. I find them quieter, roomier and just more enjoyable all around.

AWSCHUCKS!

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by awschucksflyer
Wed May 12, 2004 6:12 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Future Of BOS Terminal A?
Replies: 29
Views: 4721

RE: Future Of BOS Terminal A?

I believe that Delta will occupy most of the space in terminal A. Continental may move back there too. Once Delta leaves terminal C, jetBlue will move from terminal E and take over the spaces Delta has left.

AWSCHUCKS!

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by awschucksflyer
Mon Apr 26, 2004 7:06 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: NW's Backwards US Flag
Replies: 16
Views: 3780

RE: NW's Backwards US Flag

Hmmm, maybe the Canadian, British, and German airlines should also turn their flags backwards. Oh wait, maybe they are already. I'll leave that for the experts to come up will a well thought out answer that doesn't necessarily criticize. And...what is this about <acronym title="Northwest Airlines (U...

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by awschucksflyer
Mon Apr 26, 2004 5:48 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: NW's Backwards US Flag
Replies: 16
Views: 3780

NW's Backwards US Flag

Is it just me, or is the American flag on this <acronym title="Northwest Airlines (USA)">NW</acronym> DC-10 backwards? Is there any particular reason for this? <br><center><font color="#EEEEEE" size="1" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva"><a href="/open.file/561843/L/" target="_blank">View Large</a> <a ...

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by awschucksflyer
Fri Apr 23, 2004 6:06 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: EMB 170 And The CRJ's
Replies: 15
Views: 5013

RE: EMB 170 And The CRJ's

Dc8jet

Where did you read that Air Canada is switching its order from CRJ's to ERJ's?...

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by awschucksflyer
Fri Apr 23, 2004 12:02 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: When Is Your Next Flight?
Replies: 147
Views: 9764

RE: When Is Your Next Flight?

I am flying on Monday, April 26th from Ottawa, Canada (Air Canada CRJ)- Washington Dulles, where I am changing to a United A319 flight and will continue on to Miami. YAY!!! HERE I COME SUN, SAND, <acronym title="Anderson - Regional (County) (AND / KAND), USA - South Carolina">AND</acronym> SURF! AWS...

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by awschucksflyer
Mon Apr 19, 2004 11:28 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Rumour: Air Canada To Liquidate By June
Replies: 43
Views: 8316

RE: Rumour: Air Canada To Liquidate By June

Good point Leskova. My parntner and I are using our Aeroplan points for two flights from <acronym title="Ottawa - Macdonald-Cartier International / Uplands (YOW / CYOW / CUUP), Canada - Ontario">YOW</acronym> to <acronym title="Miami - International (MIA / KMIA), USA - Florida">MIA</acronym> next we...

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by awschucksflyer
Mon Apr 19, 2004 10:26 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Rumour: Air Canada To Liquidate By June
Replies: 43
Views: 8316

Rumour: Air Canada To Liquidate By June

I have heard today that Air Canada is planning on liquidating by the end of June. Has anyone else heard this rumour?

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by awschucksflyer
Fri Apr 09, 2004 8:07 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: North West Or North East Airlines
Replies: 12
Views: 4071

North West Or North East Airlines

Has anybody else noticed that on one side of a NWA plane, the new livery has the arrow in the circle pointing "northwest". Yet, on the other side of the plane, the arrow points "northeast"? Maybe it just takes a graphic designer's eye to pick that out.

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by awschucksflyer
Thu Apr 08, 2004 12:54 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Boston Logan: What Do You Think?
Replies: 22
Views: 5762

RE: Boston Logan: What Do You Think?

Ahhh good old Logan. Seeing as how I lived in Boston for 2003, I often went to Logan to watch the various movements of the airport. I LOVED ordering a Whopper Combo (probably the most gross ever) and sitting down at one of the tables by the window overlooking the various <acronym title="American Air...

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by awschucksflyer
Wed Apr 07, 2004 11:13 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: $77.00 (cdn) Per Day To Park At T-New YYZ
Replies: 19
Views: 3824

RE: $77.00 (cdn) Per Day To Park At T-New YYZ

All the airlines should move their operations to Ottawa (YOW)!!! It's only $15.00 a day to park in covered parking. And I thought that was expensive!!!! LOL

AWSCHUCKS!

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by awschucksflyer
Wed Mar 17, 2004 5:33 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: 2 Initials: What Airline Are You?
Replies: 301
Views: 22020

RE: 2 Initials: What Airline Are You?

Initialls: <acronym title="Corsair (France)">SS</acronym>  ICAO Code:  <acronym title="Charleroi - Brussels South (Gosselies) (CRL / EBCI), Belgium">CRL</acronym>  Known As:  Corse Air  Full Name:  Corse Air International  Country:  France  Callsign:  Corseair  Web Site:  <www.corsair.fr/corsair/hom...

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by awschucksflyer
Wed Mar 17, 2004 5:27 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: 3 Initials, What Airport Are You?
Replies: 174
Views: 18790

RE: 3 Initials, What Airport Are You?

I am Sumpter Airport in South Carolina. =SMS

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