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RE: Air Canada Rouge First Plane Painted

On to the Polaris - anyone know the final scheme? Looks like 150-007?

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RE: New 737 Max Winglet

Looks great!! Yep, "tiny" bulge up front is probably to accommodate gear growth. From video I see they're sticking with traditional window shades and not tint like 787?

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RE: 787 Arrives At Toronto (with Pics)

Nice plane. Too bad AC will turn it into a bad flight experience...

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RE: Porter, 2 Others Issued Notices Of Suspension

Surprise, surprise. AC starts up at Billy Bishop, and then Porter gets this...what's the violation? Better service?

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RE: EX-UA 744 For Iran Air

Wasn't this a British company? I could swear I saw in a past issue of Airliner World a picture of this aircraft with a British reg'n.(G-CEFE); now with Armenian? Could it be a "shadow" name for Iran Air? The mystery continues...

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RE: New Liveries - Could CO Be Next?

No!! Please don't change, Continental!! I can't believe how "old" the current livery is - yet it still looks new and "refreshing". No need to change it, so don't!!

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RE: China Southern: Don't Use The Lavatories

Sure, take seats out and strip interior of everything!!(even sound proofing) Canvass fold down seats like on military cargo a/c!! Think of the cost saving!! And the lavatory would just have a curtain around it!! What a plan!! - of course all industries involved in supplying above items wouldn't be h...

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RE: New AZ Livery: Now In Service

I thought the "sneek preview" I saw earlier may have just been an aircraft on lease or something, but it was actually the new livery? All I can say is:

**YUCK!!**

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RE: What Is This Airport?

Here's what looks like same day, just later. At <acronym title="Frankfurt - Main (Rhein-Main AB) (FRA / FRF / EDDF), Germany">FRA</acronym>, of course. <br><center><font color="#EEEEEE" size="1" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva"><a href="/open.file/1066910/L/" target="_blank">View Large</a> <a href="/...

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RE: Canada To Spend $15B On Def, May Incl Attack Helos

IMO, having our own C-17s goes with above comment: it's there to perform the mission for Canada, with no second party having to agree/disagree with it. Reliability is a factor, as is availability. (A400 hasn't flown yet, let's not take that one any further...) As for attack helos? I can't see Canada...

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RE: Your Favorite Military Transport?

Definitely C-130 - lots of time spent in those - probably some of the CF ones being grounded now...Still love it when I see one fly by. Enjoyed my "ride" on C-5(trans-Atlantic). Can't speak of newer types like C-17 - never been near 'em.

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RE: Tired Of Those Pesky Police Helicopters?

I don't see why they should bother you; they're doing more good than the media helos up there...wah, wah, wah,......

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RE: Getting A Whole Can Of Coke

Last <acronym title="American Airlines (USA)">AA</acronym> flight I was on, first had to wait until someone else wanted a "cola", then I was given what appeared to be about a 6 oz. cup of it. I'm over 200 lbs, and believe me, a can of "cola" will not be wasted(waisted?) on me!! And yes, I did get th...

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RE: Hogan Diecast Models

Hogans are great!! Sure they're not as detailed as a Herpa Premium, but they're a tenth the price!! Can always make your own improvements if you want...I'll add corogard, walkways, antennae, etc....or even change the livery, as I've done with some 757s since they're the best way to get a 1/200 model...

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RE: Concorde Flying Again In 2009?

Oh brother!!...and comments are made about other topics brought up on this forum - how about launching another Saturn V rocket for those who never experienced it...

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RE: What's In Goose Bay, Canada?

Lots of Honkers!!! HA!! HA!! I always think of the base flight...

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RE: A380 As A Troop Transport?

Probably a long shot - it's too expensive to buy as a personnel transport for a country's military and look at the airlines ordering it - not exactly military charter types...

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RE: Final 787 External Look: Sharktail Etc Gone (Pics)

Well, it's different, but now it's practical - the other renderings were just a bit too much, don't you think? (It still has the four piece windscreen!) I think these new ones are too few and too simple to go on making simple criticisms as comparing them to "warmed up 767s". Just a side comment, tha...

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RE: AirTran Boeing 737-700 Old Colours Wanted

Now, that looks way better!!

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RE: Virgin Atlantic 21st Birthday Livery!

If it is G-VFAB getting the special paintjob, it should include the namesake character from Gerry Anderson's "Thunderbirds"

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RE: Korean Air Introduces New Gianfranco Ferre Uniform

Come on, it looks better than Asiana - that one's horrible!! Speaking of 2005, what's with the scarves? THAT makes me think of the 70's. Even Fred on Scooby Doo doesn't wear one anymore...

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RE: Is Aviation Your Favourite Hobby?

Yes, definitely. I grew up in the first subdivision south of <acronym title="Toronto - Lester B. Pearson International (Malton) (YYZ / CYYZ), Canada - Ontario">YYZ</acronym>, so all I had to do was look out the back window to see the airport. As I got older, I would ride my bike to the airport to wa...

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RE: Toronto Aviation & Airline Collectables Show?

Would like to help, but haven't been to one of these for a long, long, long time. I keep meaning to go, but something always comes up, and I miss 'em. I believe they are bigger and better now(they've moved venues quite a few times), but if disappointed you are only a few minutes from Aviation World...

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RE: Canada To Get Jsf In 2018

Well, Canada is one of the "risk-sharing" partners in the project...

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RE: What Is The Best Fighter The US Ever Had.

It all depends if you're talking kill ratio, performance, or capabilities. Also time frame is an issue. Basically, all the aircraft above deserve mention. WWII - Mustang at altitude would have to be the ultimate, with the P-47 being able to cope at all levels. The Hellcat obviously owned the "Water ...

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RE: What Puts You Off Flying?

mmmm...Sounds like(for the exception of TV screeen) a flight on "Scare Air", a.k.a. Canadian Forces CC-137, back in the eighties!!

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RE: New Skymark Livery

Ah, people visiting my house still like my "Direct TV" model...

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RE: Jetsgo Ceases Operations

Ya, I feel sorry for the employees of Jetsgo, but an airline in Canada(or any country!!) is risky business. Add in some of the problems they were having, and you're playing with a loaded gun. I especially feel sorry for the March-breakers who booked their flights with Jetsgo - not everyone does rese...

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RE: Fin Logo Meanings

Air Canada - Maple Leaf, self explanatory Air China - Phoenix, to bring good luck Air Algerie - 2 letter code 'AH', in the shape of a bird Air Malta - Maltese Cross, of course Air Mauritius - Paille en Queu (tropical bird) Garuda - namesake, sacred bird of Hinduism Icelandair - flowing 'F' for Flugl...

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RE: UA: Official Airline Of The 77th Acadamy Awards

Are you sure the "stars" pay $$$$ as it seems everyone wants to kiss their a$$ and let them ride for free, or at least discounted...info from some airline people? It's ironic, the more money some people make, the more freebies they get(and most don't care about the little guy - not all, but most)......

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RE: Who Builds Model Aircraft?

I sure do!! Have listed passenger types on here before - too many to repeat that again!! All Hasegawa 1/200 except for about 4 or 5. Around 350 and counting. Even the Hogans I get I'm adding detail to. Military aircraft is over 200 - Mostly build 1/72 for these types. Size is good and can have plent...

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RE: Jato Still Used These Days?

I believe the Hercs used in the Arctic and Antarctic(NY ANG, no?) still use them

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RE: Updated American A300 Is Here

It was brought up during the comments, so here goes! If you can't pee(into the toilet) standing up, SIT DOWN!! This isn't just aimed(no pun!!) at the women, but obviously some of the men too!! It doesn't help if so many members of the public are such pigs these days...

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RE: Need Help With Aircraft Identity.

Definitely nose section of a U-2. Explanation of this combo? Who knows? Maybe a deception from the Cold War? Park this in a hangar with just the nose hanging out for recon fooling? After all, this is a Norwegian base.

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RE: What Scale Model Kit Is Best?

It all depends on what you're building, and how many!! I ended up doing 1/200 because of the size - I have around 400!! I know more airliner options are available in 1/144, but that's just the way it worked out!! I did start with that scale, but space was filling up fast. I build the occasional one ...

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RE: Why Do Planes Get Dirty?

Obvious reasons comparable to what gets your car dirty. Plus, there is exhaust, toilets, jetways - the list goes on. Also, just a note about aircraft like the <acronym title="Servivensa (Venezuela)">VC</acronym>-25s - Yes, they are probably cleaned immaculately on a regular basis - when I was drivin...

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RE: Did The New AC Livery Just Go Past My Window?

Just to add - it isn't Oct 19th and you're not in Toronto or Montreal and it wasn't a 767 - so, no

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RE: Your Airplane Models

Euro, As I stated at begining of post, these are 1/200 plastic models that I assemble out of the box, from Japanese model company Hasegawa. Decals are from numerous companies, for example Ryanair are from Jetdecal, the British Airways Utopia markings are from Draw Decal. Now back to the list: Boeing...

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RE: Your Airplane Models

Too many!! Mostly 1/200 plastic models from Hasegawa - most with aftermarket decals Here goes: 1/200 Airbus A300 - American, Air Afrique, Garuda, Iberia, JAS, Korean, TDA, Saudi(o/c) - Converted to A310 - Air Jamaica, Canadian Forces A320 - Air Canada, ANA, Ansett, Canada 3000, Canadian, Croatia, je...

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RE: Die-Cast Model Questions

Just for your info a 752 in 1/200 is 9 inches. Diecasts in this scale are pretty expensive, but the plastic ones in this scale are sturdy and are nicely detailed(and priced). For example, Starjets(757s) are around $36, and Hogans $22

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RE: New Heavy-lift Transport To Replace The C-5?

I doubt anything for now - the avionics replacement is happening and the engine replacement is about to start...

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RE: Nimrod MRA4 First Flight?

Pictures look great - no smoke!! How did it sound? Extreme difference?
Great to see, after all the delays in the program, this bird in the air

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RE: What Was It That Got You Interested In Aviation?

I grew up in the first subdivision south of <acronym title="Toronto - Lester B. Pearson International (Malton) (YYZ / CYYZ), Canada - Ontario">YYZ</acronym> and as far back as I can remember, I had an interest in aviation. I always had a longing to work in the industry, but fate steered me in other ...

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RE: Your First Model Plane

Holy cow, that's a hard one!! I think back and I can remember quite a few kits...I remember having an off-scale Comet and Tu-104 - also some of those Monogram kits...I had quite a few of those Gorgi metal planes with retractable landing gear - of course through time they didn't stay up any more...th...

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RE: JAL's Fleet - Why So Old?

Just adding to what others have said - in some cases the fleet still has "time" left on it(they use wide-bodies for domestic flights, don't forget). Also, the fleet from JAS is pretty young(MD-90s and A300-600). Perhaps we could see a JAL order for 7E7s to replace their older 767s(I believe they hav...

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RE: Canadian Maritime Helicopter Project (MHP)

It's supposed to be annouced this Thursday, 22 July. It will look pretty stupid on the Liberals if they select the EH101, even if it would give some commonality with the Cormorants.

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RE: Other F/A-18 Nations Crosstraining On US Carriers?

No, none of them do, or are equiped, but that would be pretty nice if they were and they did!! It would bring a new light to "Joint Exercises"

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RE: Moon Landing 35th Anniversary

Don't forget, one of the main reasons the moon missions were done was due to the Cold War - I've heard somewhere that it cost about one million dollars a minute(1969 dollars!) during each mission - that's alot of greenbacks - and don't forget the U.S. was in Vietnam at the time as well. Ultimately i...

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RE: Last Flight Of The Labrador/Voyageur

Is that why a got a VERY low flypast of one the other day? (I live in east-end Toronto) I was wondering when that day is coming...Hope I get the same "show" from a Cormorant!!

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RE: Iroquois Replacement ..

I would say the Griffon - just to relate to the Canadian Forces who replaced 3 types(Kiowa, Iroquois and Twin Huey) with it.

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