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by bakersdozen
Sat Nov 04, 2023 5:17 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Air Canada News and Discussion - 2023
Replies: 2261
Views: 498654

Re: Air Canada News and Discussion - 2023

YUL-CDG on AC was double-daily in 2015, 2016, 2019, and 2022. It was double-daily this year as well. AC has many double-daily Int’l routes: YYZ-Tokyo (one each HND and NRT) YYZ-FRA YYZ-LHR (3 or 4 daily on AC depending on the season) YUL-LHR (summer only) YUL-FRA (summer only) There are probably mo...

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by bakersdozen
Thu Dec 02, 2021 10:45 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Air Canada News And Discussion Thread - 2021
Replies: 980
Views: 214559

Re: Air Canada News And Discussion Thread - 2021

First 777-200LR is supposed to fly from Marana to YYZ today, after the flight was cancelled yesterday. Fin 703. Will be operating a YVR turn tomorrow (AC105/116). Welcome back 772's! https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/ac2338 Canceled again, schedule to operate tomorrow now…. Gremlin issues ...

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by bakersdozen
Sat Oct 28, 2017 10:24 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: UA launches LAX-SIN
Replies: 354
Views: 65713

Re: UA launches LAX-SIN

Longest non-stop service. The flight between LAX and SIN will set the new distance record for any airline operating a flight to or from the United States, at 8,700 miles. I understand that Boeing needs to justify the "game changer" status, but... didn't Singapore Airlines ply this exact r...

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by bakersdozen
Sat Mar 11, 2017 3:46 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Westjet Near Water Impact in Sint Maarten
Replies: 122
Views: 44386

Re: Westjet Near Water Impact in Sint Maarten

Unverified comment from someone: Let me clear up a few things – I was in SXM listening to ATC all afternoon. American Flight 2219, a Boeing 737 from Miami had just landed before Westjet and reported to the Tower that they only picked up the field at the last minute (I presume that meant before they ...

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by bakersdozen
Mon Jul 11, 2016 8:45 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Farnborough Air Show 2016 - Other Manufacturers Orders
Replies: 53
Views: 25554

Re: Farnborough Air Show 2016 - Other Manufacturers Orders

There are rumors on Twitter of British Airways and a possible 95 plane cseries order this week. Bombardiers stock seems to be doing well today as well....

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by bakersdozen
Fri Apr 29, 2016 7:50 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Bombardier Confirms Delta CSeries Order
Replies: 202
Views: 37625

RE: Bombardier Confirms Delta CSeries Order

After Delta what large airline would be in the market next for a similar sized order?

Any of the large Chinese airlines in need of a similar plane - I suppose their fleets are not as old as Deltas? Fuel prices are low... but they'll likely be high again in the future.

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by bakersdozen
Sat Mar 19, 2016 4:44 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: FlyDubai 738 Crashes On Approach In Russia
Replies: 282
Views: 95164

RE: FlyDubai 738 Crashes On Approach In Russia

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/eielef" class="quote" target="_blank">eielef</a> (<a href="#210" class="quote">Reply 210</a>):<br/><i>But, as of 17:00, it seems some flights ha...

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by bakersdozen
Sun Feb 07, 2016 7:19 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Swiss 777-300ER Starting Domestic / EU Operations
Replies: 92
Views: 22610

RE: Swiss 777-300ER Starting Domestic / EU Operations

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/adamblang" class="quote" target="_blank">adamblang</a> (<a href="#6" class="quote">Reply 6</a>):<br/><i>This is economy in an intercontinental a...

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by bakersdozen
Thu Jan 02, 2014 7:28 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: AC / QR / PR - 3 Newcomers To AMS S14
Replies: 43
Views: 15375

RE: AC / QR / PR - 3 Newcomers To AMS S14

I wonder if this is somehow related to <acronym title="Air Canada">AC</acronym> competing with WestJet's recently annouced <acronym title="St. John's - International (YYT / CYYT), Canada - Newfoundland">YYT</acronym> to <acronym title="Dublin (- Collinstown) (DUB / EIDW), Ireland">DUB</acronym> summ...

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by bakersdozen
Tue Jun 11, 2013 9:39 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: AC To Announce YYC-PEK With 787?
Replies: 29
Views: 13164

RE: AC To Announce YYC-PEK With 787?

What do you think is higer volume, <acronym title="CURRENT: Hong Kong - International (Chek Lap Kok) (HKG / VHHH), China - Hong Kong AND OLD: Hong Kong - Kai Tak International (HKG / VHHH) (closed), China - Hong Kong">HKG</acronym> or <acronym title="Beijing - Capital (PEK / ZBAA), China">PEK</acron...

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by bakersdozen
Sun Jun 02, 2013 5:37 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: BA Fleet News
Replies: 30
Views: 19894

RE: BA Fleet News

Now that the 787's are flying again is there an updated timeline for BA's first planes and/or their first planned route? I know there was talk of some of the longest 767 routes being converted to 787.

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by bakersdozen
Tue Apr 09, 2013 3:40 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Porter To Order C-Series
Replies: 236
Views: 28053

RE: Porter To Order C-Series

Was there not speculation from Porter a few months ago (Dec./Jan?) of expanding out west... maybe it is NOT a coincidence that they appear to have expressed interest to Bombardier at the same time (article says Dec.). Speculation: Is there a plan in the works for flights to <acronym title="Vancouver...

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by bakersdozen
Sun Feb 17, 2013 5:39 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Lufthansa A340 At YYZ: Engine Smoke
Replies: 24
Views: 15174

RE: Lufthansa A340 At YYZ: Engine Smoke

Really not being discussed in your other thread, it's about the weather diversions mainly with little mention of LH and an obscure subject... I think this may warrant a new topic if details emerge?

[Edited 2013-02-16 21:40:59]

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by bakersdozen
Sun Feb 10, 2013 5:19 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Sunwing Passengers Stuck On Plane For 13 Hrs
Replies: 153
Views: 24987

RE: Sunwing Passengers Stuck On Plane For 13 Hrs

After 12 hours on the ground there'd probably be a good case for being held against your will... And a good excuse to pull the emergency chute and settle it in court. Can add the safety issue of crews timing out into the argument as well... As im sure they knew they couldnt fly after what the 8th ho...

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by bakersdozen
Tue Dec 25, 2012 10:46 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Is YYC A Sleeping Giant?
Replies: 134
Views: 20130

RE: Is YYC A Sleeping Giant?

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/yegbey01" class="quote" target="_blank">yegbey01</a> (<a href="#46" class="quote">Reply 46</a>):<br/><i/></font></td></tr></table> Sounds like s...

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by bakersdozen
Sat Dec 01, 2012 6:02 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Copa, The 4 Longest 737 Flights In The World?
Replies: 78
Views: 36961

RE: Copa, The 4 Longest 737 Flights In The World?

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/JHCRJ700" class="quote" target="_blank">JHCRJ700</a> (<a href="#17" class="quote">Reply 17</a>):<br/><i/></font></td></tr></table> Happens alrea...

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by bakersdozen
Tue Aug 28, 2012 3:25 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Recent AF Go-around At SXM Due To Trop Storm Isaac
Replies: 23
Views: 12611

RE: Recent AF Go-around At SXM Due To Trop Storm Isaac

It's interesting to see how slow it climbs  

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by bakersdozen
Mon Aug 27, 2012 11:28 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Recent AF Go-around At SXM Due To Trop Storm Isaac
Replies: 23
Views: 12611

Recent AF Go-around At SXM Due To Trop Storm Isaac

Did a search for <acronym title="Philipsburg / St. Maarten - Princess Juliana (SXM / TNCM), St. Maarten">SXM</acronym> but nothing came up. See the below link for a cool recent video of a go-around at <acronym title="Philipsburg / St. Maarten - Princess Juliana (SXM / TNCM), St. Maarten">SXM</acrony...

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by bakersdozen
Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:58 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: AF A340 In YYC 06/23/2012
Replies: 3
Views: 2808

RE: AF A340 In YYC 06/23/2012

Just left this morning and saw it. It's not AF. Its tail is red blue and yellow or something similar but looks a lot like the AF design. Probably a UK army charter?

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by bakersdozen
Sat Jun 16, 2012 8:05 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Air Canada Wants A YVR-Asia LCC
Replies: 53
Views: 13662

RE: Air Canada Wants A YVR-Asia LCC

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/connies4ever" class="quote" target="_blank">connies4ever</a> (<a href="#38" class="quote">Reply 38</a>):<br/><i><acronym title="Air Canada">AC</...

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by bakersdozen
Fri Jun 08, 2012 1:46 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: AC Summer 2012 Departures By Hub And Aircraft Type
Replies: 44
Views: 10138

RE: AC Summer 2012 Departures By Hub And Aircraft Type

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/YOWza" class="quote" target="_blank">YOWza</a> (<a href="#10" class="quote">Reply 10</a>):<br/><i>but in reality the action is further north. Wi...

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by bakersdozen
Fri Jun 08, 2012 1:42 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: AC Summer 2012 Departures By Hub And Aircraft Type
Replies: 44
Views: 10138

RE: AC Summer 2012 Departures By Hub And Aircraft Type

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/SHUPirate1" class="quote" target="_blank">SHUPirate1</a> (<a href="#2" class="quote">Reply 2</a>):<br/><i>Before I do <acronym title="Toronto - ...

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by bakersdozen
Tue May 29, 2012 4:36 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Canadian Pacific In The 1960s
Replies: 24
Views: 7389

RE: Canadian Pacific In The 1960s

http://cpair.blogspot.ca/

Check out the links down the right side.

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by bakersdozen
Wed May 02, 2012 3:39 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Heavy Sunset Departures \ London Heathrow Airport
Replies: 2
Views: 3826

RE: Heavy Sunset Departures \ London Heathrow Airport

Cool video. Check out how early the <acronym title="Air Canada">AC</acronym> 767 rotated at the 3 min 30 sec mark compared to the other aircraft. Even the <acronym title="Air Canada">AC</acronym> 77W at 2:35'ish rotated much later. Even the <acronym title="United Airlines (USA)">UA</acronym> 767 at ...

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by bakersdozen
Tue Apr 10, 2012 2:27 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Date For Avianca-TACA And Copa To Join Star?
Replies: 8
Views: 4758

RE: Date For Avianca-TACA And Copa To Join Star?

I'd be interested to know as well. Last I read it was mid-April 2012 but I gather we'd have heard something about that if it was still happening.

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by bakersdozen
Sun Mar 25, 2012 6:48 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: AV To YYZ In May
Replies: 14
Views: 5779

RE: AV To YYZ In May

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/Summa767" class="quote" target="_blank">Summa767</a> (<a href="#3" class="quote">Reply 3</a>):<br/><i>I think that it will be via San Salvador. ...

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by bakersdozen
Thu Mar 15, 2012 1:16 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: AN-225 To YYC
Replies: 62
Views: 10755

RE: AN-225 To YYC

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/threepoint" class="quote" target="_blank">threepoint</a> (<a href="#27" class="quote">Reply 27</a>):<br/><i> Wow, with all these breathless upda...

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by bakersdozen
Mon Mar 12, 2012 1:12 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: AN-225 To YYC
Replies: 62
Views: 10755

RE: AN-225 To YYC

I gather if it's carrying cargo that needs to be in those places (or picking up cargo) it'll be visiting <acronym title="Minneapolis / St. Paul - International / Wold-Chamberlain Field (MSP / KMSP), USA - Minnesota">MSP</acronym> and <acronym title="Calgary - International (YYC / CYYC), Canada - Alb...

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by bakersdozen
Sun Mar 11, 2012 7:03 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: AN-225 To YYC
Replies: 62
Views: 10755

RE: AN-225 To YYC

Diverted to Montreal Mirabel apparently

http://travel.flightexplorer.com/FlightTracker/ADB1248

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by bakersdozen
Sun Mar 11, 2012 5:22 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: AN-225 To YYC
Replies: 62
Views: 10755

RE: AN-225 To YYC

Anyone know what it'll be doing in Canada?

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by bakersdozen
Mon Jan 30, 2012 4:42 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: AviancaTaca To Buy 51 New A320
Replies: 19
Views: 8114

RE: AviancaTaca To Buy 51 New A320

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/RCS763AV" class="quote" target="_blank">RCS763AV</a> (<a href="#9" class="quote">Reply 9</a>):<br/><i>The airline now flies 10 Fokker 50s, 10 A3...

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by bakersdozen
Sun Jan 29, 2012 4:44 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Big Plane, Short Flight, Flat Seat: SFO-LAX UA 777
Replies: 11
Views: 12410

RE: Big Plane, Short Flight, Flat Seat: SFO-LAX UA 777

Weird layout? If the isle seat is in full bed mode does it block your access to the isle? Do you have to step over someones legs to get out?

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by bakersdozen
Thu Jan 26, 2012 4:19 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: From Uganda To The Far East Pt 1: EBB - NBO - BOM
Replies: 19
Views: 13631

RE: From Uganda To The Far East Pt 1: EBB - NBO - BOM

Great report. I enjoyed reading it. Hope to see more!!!

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by bakersdozen
Sun Jan 08, 2012 11:43 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Lufthansa Business Class Long Haul CCS-FRA (+pics)
Replies: 32
Views: 33628

RE: Lufthansa Business Class Long Haul CCS-FRA (+pics)

Can you repost w/ photos fixed? I look forward to reading it then.

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by bakersdozen
Wed Nov 02, 2011 11:04 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: LO016 EWR-WAW Emergency
Replies: 241
Views: 77774

RE: LO016 EWR-WAW Emergency

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/usafdo" class="quote" target="_blank">usafdo</a> (<a href="#210" class="quote">Reply 210</a>):<br/><i/></font></td></tr></table> A few people ha...

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by bakersdozen
Wed Sep 28, 2011 12:52 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Typhoon Coming To HKG (Sept 29)
Replies: 5
Views: 3369

Typhoon Coming To HKG (Sept 29)

So I'm in <acronym title="CURRENT: Hong Kong - Chek Lap Kok International (HKG / VHHH), China - Hong Kong AND OLD: Hong Kong - Kai Tak International (HKG / VHHH) (closed), China - Hong Kong">HKG</acronym> for 2 days. Apparently a typhoon is coming into the region and looks to hit <acronym title="CUR...

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by bakersdozen
Sat Feb 19, 2011 3:58 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Does Any Airline Sell Food Online?
Replies: 18
Views: 6277

RE: Does Any Airline Sell Food Online?

Yup AC does for food

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by bakersdozen
Sat Jan 29, 2011 5:24 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: A Day-trip To YUL On AC In J (YYC-YUL R/T) Pics
Replies: 1
Views: 7861

RE: A Day-trip To YUL On AC In J (YYC-YUL R/T) Pics

Looking forward to the TXL report. You should be finishing that one in the lounge.

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by bakersdozen
Sat Jan 29, 2011 5:20 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: YYC-YYZ-ORD R/T On AC In J/Y, Lounges In ORD, Pics
Replies: 4
Views: 9058

RE: YYC-YYZ-ORD R/T On AC In J/Y, Lounges In ORD, Pics

yup yup the same. I notice you have a diff name here  

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by bakersdozen
Fri Jan 14, 2011 3:13 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: YYC-YYZ-ORD R/T On AC In J/Y, Lounges In ORD, Pics
Replies: 4
Views: 9058

RE: YYC-YYZ-ORD R/T On AC In J/Y, Lounges In ORD, Pics

Good report. You'd probably get a lot more comments if you posted them here on the site and not yours.

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by bakersdozen
Sun Sep 12, 2010 3:47 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: AC/JK/UX: YYC-YYZ-MAD-MAH-BCN-MAD-YYZ-YYC
Replies: 4
Views: 7338

RE: AC/JK/UX: YYC-YYZ-MAD-MAH-BCN-MAD-YYZ-YYC

Was this the ~67 dollar roundtrip fare from Spanair?

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by bakersdozen
Sat Jun 19, 2010 4:34 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: MKE-CDG Via YYZ And YUL (Air Canada)
Replies: 14
Views: 18845

RE: MKE-CDG Via YYZ And YUL (Air Canada)

Thanks for the report would love to see the return

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by bakersdozen
Fri Apr 30, 2010 4:41 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: First Iraqi Airways Flight Into London "Nightmare"
Replies: 16
Views: 6768

RE: First Iraqi Airways Flight Into London "Nightmare"

Does anyone know the status of this? Is the plane being held in London?

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by bakersdozen
Thu Apr 29, 2010 11:55 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: First Iraqi Airways Flight Into London "Nightmare"
Replies: 16
Views: 6768

First Iraqi Airways Flight Into London "Nightmare"

Did a quick search but didn't see any postings about this. Apparently the first Iraqi Airways flight into London has run into trouble. Their chief Kifah Hassan's travel documents were seized and a lawyer on behalf of Kuwait tried to seize the plane. Not a good start for them that's for sure. ""When ...

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by bakersdozen
Sat Aug 08, 2009 2:47 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Singapore-Winnipeg On Star Alliance Part 2 86 Pics
Replies: 5
Views: 10702

RE: Singapore-Winnipeg On Star Alliance Part 2 86 Pics

Great Photos. I'm sure it's been asked before but what camera are you using for your photos? Digital SLR or point and shoot - I've conviently misplaced my standard camera and am looking for a new one... would be interested in knowing what these were shot on as it seems to do very well in all kinda o...

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by bakersdozen
Mon May 04, 2009 8:46 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Quick AC YYC-YYZ-ATL / US ATL-PHX-YYC Turn
Replies: 11
Views: 8676

RE: Quick AC YYC-YYZ-ATL / US ATL-PHX-YYC Turn

<TABLE BORDER=0 ALIGN=CENTER WIDTH=95% style="border-top: 1pt #28455E solid;border-right: 1pt #1B2E3F solid;border-bottom: 1pt #1B2E3F solid;border-left: 1pt #28455E solid;table-layout:fixed;border-spacing:0;padding:0;border-collapse: collapse;" bgcolor=#1E3951><tr><td><font size=2 face="ARIAL, Hel...

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by bakersdozen
Fri May 01, 2009 4:52 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: AC Y DEN-YUL E190 (Pics)
Replies: 13
Views: 10371

RE: AC Y DEN-YUL E190 (Pics)

<TABLE BORDER=0 ALIGN=CENTER WIDTH=95% style="border-top: 1pt #28455E solid;border-right: 1pt #1B2E3F solid;border-bottom: 1pt #1B2E3F solid;border-left: 1pt #28455E solid;table-layout:fixed;border-spacing:0;padding:0;border-collapse: collapse;" bgcolor=#1E3951><tr><td><font size=2 face="ARIAL, Hel...

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by bakersdozen
Sat Apr 18, 2009 7:32 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: AC YYZ-LHR-YYZ
Replies: 14
Views: 14145

RE: AC YYZ-LHR-YYZ

Good report. I liked your photos of London. <TABLE BORDER=0 ALIGN=CENTER WIDTH=95% style="border-top: 1pt #28455E solid;border-right: 1pt #1B2E3F solid;border-bottom: 1pt #1B2E3F solid;border-left: 1pt #28455E solid;table-layout:fixed;border-spacing:0;padding:0;border-collapse: collapse;" bgcolor=#1...

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by bakersdozen
Thu Dec 25, 2008 6:43 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Qatar Airways: DAC-DOH-LHR (46 Pics) Pt2
Replies: 11
Views: 33775

RE: Qatar Airways: DAC-DOH-LHR (46 Pics) Pt2

On the in-flight map what's the two orange lines and the green ones... I assume one is proposed flight path and the other the actual... but what is the third?

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by bakersdozen
Tue Dec 16, 2008 12:31 am
Forum: Military Aviation & Space Flight
Topic: RAF L1011 At YYC?
Replies: 5
Views: 4841

RE: RAF L1011 At YYC?

Ferrying British army troops who train at Canadian Forces Base Suffield in Southwestern Alberta. They planes are a regular sight at <acronym title="Calgary - International (YYC / CYYC), Canada - Alberta">YYC</acronym>. They come to Canada to practice live fire excercises with tanks, rockets, etc., b...

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