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Aviation Memorabilia Newsletter Since 1995

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( For retirees of the new Air Canada family)


Number 485 May 21st, 2000,  We first Published in October 1995



Chief Pilot - Vesta Stevenson   -      Co-pilot  - Terry Baker


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. Need to know.
Bring alternate tickets if you're Barbados-bound. High passenger loads
create a strong possibility of denied boardings. In certain instances,
employees have waited days for a flight. Employees are urged to
purchase reduced rate tickets on other carriers before leaving their
home base. Make sure travel partners are fully aware of the travel
partner program and remind them they can only travel on an Air Canada
or Regional Carrier flight when travelling without the employee.


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. We welcome -
My name is Bill Shilvock, retired Canadian Airlines employee, formally in Marketing and Sales.
email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Pat & Bob Hill are Canadian Airlines Retirees    email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
I am Rol McAllister  email   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. living in Toronto, ON
I am retiring fully on July 29th after 33 years and 5 months with AC,
passenger sales and service.
Janet Armstrong Sales Mgr YYZ West Toronto ON can be reached at
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for  Murray Forbes retired Jan 1983 as a
reservations supervisor after 31 years 5 months with AC lives in Whitby, ON


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. Need to know.
Rumour mill
Rumour: Air Canada (AC) intends to allow Canadian Airlines (CDN) to go bankrupt.
Truth: This is false. Air Canada has no such intentions.
Rumour: AC will participate in a computer purchasing program for its employees.
Truth: This is currently under investigation by AC. No decisions have been made.
Rumour: The Competition Bureau isn’t happy with the way the integration of
Air Canada (AC) and Canadian Airlines (CDN) is evolving.
Truth: This is false. AC has committed to meeting all requirements established by the
federal government and the Competition Bureau.
Rumour: AC and CDN Maintenance departments will be sold to another company at
the end of the “no-layoff” period in 2002.
Truth: Both AC and CDN have great reputations in the maintenance repair and
overhaul business. We have the opportunity to earn considerable profit by
doing work for third parties. Technical Operations is a profitable business and
there is no desire to sell it. Continued growth in profitable business is our best
guarantee against layoffs.


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. Our Chief Pilot found and sends this timely information -
Firm Offers Free Tool To Fight 'Love You' Virus


By Ken Fermoyle


A temporary free solution for the "I Love You" virus and its various
mutations, latest in the epidemic of malicious viruses, is available
from Binary Research International (BRI). Other sources also offer
information about and help stopping the virus.


The virus, called the "worst in history," began to appear as "Joke"
files and possibly other mutations within 24 hours or so of its birth.
It acts as a worm and those who use Microsoft's Outlook Express seem
to be most vulnerable.


Those interested in BRI's solution can download the e-mail content
filtering program MailMarshal directly from BRI's web site
www.binaryresearch.net/
Alternatively, Binary Research will ship the
software to those who prefer to receive it on CD. While the normal
evaluation period for MailMarshal is 21 days, Binary is offering to
extend that an additional three weeks to ensure the ""I Love You""
threat has subsided.


The widespread and devastating impact of the virus caught individuals,
governments and corporations of all size off guard. Estimates of lost
productivity and commerce as a direct result of this one virus attack
are in the billions of dollars-and still climbing.


I have not yet tested MailMarshal V.3, a third-generation e-mail
management software tool from Designer Technology Ltd., an Auckland
(NZ) software developer. I plan to do so ASAP but wanted to get this
word out quickly as possible because of the urgency of the virus
problem. Also, BRI's track record is excellent.


BRI is the former wholly-owned subsidiary of Binary Research Ltd. of
New Zealand, best known as the original developers of Ghost (now
Norton Ghost), the hard-disk cloning utility that was acquired by
Symantec Corp. in 1998. BRI is also the master distributor for
RemotelyAnywhere, SkunkLabs' Media Studio, Win², News Clipper and
WebMarshal.


Reportedly, MailMarschall offers immediate, simple, effective e-Mail
protection, without requiring users to download the latest virus
definition enhancement. By relying solely on an anti-virus solution,
organizations need to wait several hours or even days for a potential
fix.


"With its ability to scan incoming messages, MailMarshal denies or
quarantines messages based on a variety of criteria. It can control
the movement of commercially sensitive data and proprietary
information, give legal liability protection, block junk mail and
eliminate inappropriate use," a company spokesperson reports  By
monitoring and controlling key words (lexical scanning), users or
system administrators can effectively remove the threat of malicious
viruses, including the current "I Love You".


One last word of caution, the equivalent of "Don't quit your day job!"
Don't ignore your other virus protection software. True, it sometimes
takes time for the virus-killers to work out and post their solutions,
but they remain valuable tools to help keep your system from being
vandalized.


Steve Bass, Pasadena IBM PC Users Group and PC World columnist offers
the following advice.


"You may have already received one [copy of the virus e-mail ]. If not,
be patient. Because the "I Love You" worm is heading your way.


"Two rules to follow: Update your virus file right now. Scan **every**
e-mail attachment before opening. If you're interested in the details,
read PC World's New article
<www.pcworld.com/pcwtoday/article/0,1510,16582,00.htm>. Or look behind
the scenes with Steve Gibson <www.grc.com> compilation below.


The PC World article reads in part:


"Like the Love Letter virus, the variant spreads when the 10307-byte
attachment is opened. In the original version, the message text reads,
'kindly check the attached LOVELETTER coming from me.' In both
versions, the .vbs extension indicates a Visual Basic Script. If you
open the attachment, the script inserts a number of files into Windows
system directories. The virus then sends a copy of itself to all the
addresses in a Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express directory."


Copyright 2000 by Ken Fermoyle, Fermoyle Publications. Ken Fermoyle
has written some 2,500 articles for publications ranging from Playboy
and Popular Science to MacWeek, Microtimes & PC Laptop. Ken's Korner,
a syndicated monthly column, is available free to User Groups. For
information or permission to reprint this article, contact
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
(permission to published was received by your chief pilot)


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. Help!
Following Mayday from Chuck Campbell -
I wonder if any readers could advise me of  any hotel or other accommodation rates
for retirees available in Victoria B.C. and Campbell River for July/August.
Travelling would be two couples .
Chuck  Campbell  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


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. From the YYZNEWS issued by Brian Dunn -


Air Alliance (aka Air Georgian) started up new non-stop service between YYZ and
Akron-Canton OH today with three flights per business day being offered using their
Beech 1900D aircraft.  These flights will be sold in CRS systems as "Air Canada" flight   numbers feeding into the latter's hub at Toronto.
A Cathay Pacific Airways A340-300 made history recently when it flew non-stop
from Toronto to Hong Kong using the new Polar 2 route.  The flight (CX829) departed
YYZ at 0102hrs local time on the 18th and covered the distance of 7221 nautical miles
in 14hours and 59 minutes.  The aircraft arrived at its gate in HKG at 0421hrs local time,
cutting almost three hours off the usual journey time with a tech stop in Anchorage.
The flight goes straight north from YYZ to Hudson Bay and on towards the Arcitc
Ocean passing within 50 nm of the North Pole, before heading south towards Russia,
Mongolia, central China and into Hong Kong.   Currently this route is experimental and
won't be ready for regular use until Russia is able to upgrade their computers for ATC
coverage and teaching of enough controllers in basic English.





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. The recent update by Alan MacLeod on CF-TCC was welcomed, you may wish this
further information on the surviving Lockheed 10 Electras -


Airworthy examples -
MSN           Model             Registration        Current owner
1015            10E                NX72GT             Linda Finch, San Antonio, Texas
1091            10A                N241M               Dr James Almand, San Antonio, Texas
1107            10A                VH-UZO             Laurie Ogle, Sydney, Australia
1116            10A                CF-TCC             Air Canada, Winnipeg, Canada
Under restoration -
1026            10A                N38BB              Fred Patterson, Oakland, California
1042            10E                N1602D             Grace McGuire, New Jersey.
1145            10A                N10310             Rob Mackley, Auckland.
3501            XC-35             36-3533             Natl Air & Space Museum, Washington.
Display examples -
1011            10A                N4963C            Pima Air Museum, Tucson, Arizona
1037            10A                G-LIOA             Science Museum, Wroughton, UK
1052            10A                N57573             New England Air Museum, Connecticut.
1112            10A                CF-TCA            National Aviation Museum, Ottawa
1130            10A                N19HL              Naval Air Museum, Pensacola, FL
1138            10A                ZK-BUT            Museum in Auckland.
Incomplete examples -
1076            10A                N2405              Grace McGuire, New Jersey, US
1095            10A                ZK-AFD            Museum in Auckland.


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. For the Vickers Viscount affectionado!
When you next visit Frankfurt airport, and while taxiing, should you pass the
Maintenance area of Lufthansa, watch for one of the Lufthansa Viscounts.
Viscount type 814D c/n 447 registered D-ANAF was retired in January 1969.
3 months later it was handed over to Maintenance and last flew April 12th, 1972.
Since that date, this aircraft has been used to provide 1st hand experience for trainees
of Lufthansa technical and Maintenance Department at Frankfurt. The aircraft has even
been painted in the uptodate colour scheme.


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. Found on the internet.
When the HMS Triumph, an aircraft carrier, entered Venice harbour on a visit several
years ago, it was necessary to turn completely around 180 degrees. With not enough
tugs available, the captain ordered 10 Firefly fighter aircraft tied down on the aft deck,
and 10 Seafire aircraft tied down on the forward deck facing the opposite way to the
aircraft at the aft. Using the propeller thrust of the tied down aircraft, the carrier was
eased through the 180 degrees, and then, repositioning one set of aircraft, moved
the vessel sideways  about 300 feet to it's moorings off St. Mark's Square.


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.   Terry's travel tips.
In conjunction with Don Hancock - Director Vancouver Pionairs and Interlining Plus,
the interline tour of 'The Beautiful Canadian Maritimes' is being organized.
From October 12th thru 19th, the land only tour has the following features -
Oct 12th Arrive Halifax and overnight at the Halifax Hotel, Cambridge Suites.
Oct 13th, off to Cape Breton visiting Peggy's Cove and onto to Baddeck where there
is a two nighter at the Inverary Lodge.
Oct 14th - take the Cabot Trail through Cape Breton National Park, a circular tour
back to Baddeck.
Oct 15th - Onto PEI via the ferry to enjoy the heritage, witness history and enjoy
the scenery. There will be a two nighter stay at Rodd's Hotel in
Charlottetown.
Oct 16th - exploring the Island, take in a Lobster dinner then back to Rodd's Hotel.
Oct 17th - Travel across the Confederation Bridge and explore the countryside on
the way back to Halifax and the Cambridge Suites for another two nights.
Oct 18th - Take in the sights of historic Halifax.
Oct 19th - Farewell.
The cost of all this is ca$1229.00 pp dbl  or us$869.00 pp dbl.
and includes: 7 nights in 4 star accommodations, 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch,
3 dinners, deluxe coach and local guide. All services and
entrance fees.
Space is limited and this is the only departure for this tour. Deadline July 15th.
Call Don Hancock (604)231-0359  email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or
Helen Krakoy of Interlining Plus at 1-800-665-3100 ext 1334.


When you are next in Calgary, perhaps a visit to the Aero Space Museum of Calgary
is in order! Located at 4629 McCall Way N.E., Calgary open daily except over the
Christmas holidays. Adult $6.00, Seniors $3.50
(403) 250-3752                        www.asmac.ab.ca


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. Smilies.
Ground Control provided taxiing instructions and added an advisory to
"Bear left. Disabled aircraft on the right". The pilot's response was
"Roger, see the disabled aircraft. Looking for the bear".


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