Subject: Netletter nr 41 - Between Ourselves . Gord Hykle sends this message to the many friends of Don McVicar (VE2WW), in both the TCA/AC ham radio group and Pionairs, who will be interested in knowing that Don now has his own WWW site. It runs at http://WWW.aero.com/adastra/ Don earned his first pilot license in 1936 and is still actively wrting historic aviation books - his latest is on Dorval Airport. -=o0o=- . Found on the internet - Adapting military technology to the competitive express package 'war', Unitied Parcel Service is installing HDS (Head-up) Guidance System to 59 of its B727 fleet of cargo aircraft, enabling them to fly in bad weather which previously would have grounded the aircraft. Air Canada announces electronic ticketing was extended to Vancouver, Edmonton and Saskatoon on Mar 25th. Frankfurt Airport. Leaving Frankfurt Airport by train is an attractive alternative. In cooperation with German Rail (Deutsche Bahn or DB) many airlines offer reduced-fare "Fly Rail" tickets for air travelers. For further information contact your airline or travel agent. The railway station is conveniently located directly under Terminal 1. This station is served by both local/regional and long-distance trains. For information and ticket sales German Rail has service centers located in both terminals. Edmonton Airport. The following Edmonton and area hotels offer complimentary shuttle service to and from the Edmonton International Airport: HOLIDAY INN - The Palace 4325 Calgary Trail North 1-800-565-1222 CEDAR PARK INN - Best Western 5115 Calgary Trail North 1-800-528-1234 DENHAM INN 5207 - 50 Ave., Leduc 1-800-661-3327 LEDUC INN 5705 - 50 St., Leduc 1-800-661-6467 NISKU INN HOTEL 1103 - 4th St., Nisku 1-800-661-6966 For more information call (403) 890-8553 or 1-800-268-7134 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. -=o0o=- . Is this good news for Air Canada pilot assignments? The latest equipment bid is showing an increase of 154 pilot assignments across the system. The breakdown: YUL 14 YYZ 78 YWG 03 YVR 59 The big news is the increase in YVR where Air Canada will now have B747-400 and A-340 Captains. Vancouver has been 'zero growth' for years. It's nice to see some opportunities opening up. Rumour has it that 3 more (of the 5) B767-300 options have been exercised. -=o0o=- . From Terry - translations of vacation signs - In Hong Kong tailors shop - ' Ladies may have a fit upstairs.'. That's it for this time, please we need your input, comments and email addresses of any others who may be interested. -!- Landing on an Island in the Pacific. _____(~)_____ ! ! ! This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. <<<>>> This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ...................................................................... . GREETINGS FROM Still . . Vancouver Island NO . . BEAUTIFUL B.C. CANADA Vacancies . ......................................................................
