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( For retirees of the new Air Canada family)
Number 514 Aug 24th., 2000, We first Published in October 1995
Chief Pilot - Vesta Stevenson - Co-pilot - Terry Baker
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. We welcome -
Hube Start retired from Air Canada email
Dona J. Brydges, Customers Sales and Service Agent, Toronto Airport.
e-mail address is
Liette Lacroix-Kenniff Manager, Passenger Environment lives in Ile des Soeurs, QC
Email:
Jerome House Station Agent 11 lives in Fredericton, NB email
Gail E.Todd, nee Dagenais former Flight Attendant and a Past National President of
CMWA. I flew out of Montreal from Jan. 1966 to May 1971.
email is
Donald Vye retired Air Canada General Forman Maintenance Toronto, and lives in
Toronto, ON email is
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. Need to know.
The question is - Canadian do not accept our stop-over coupons.
Industry Travel advises -
Canadian agents are not familiar with our
stopover coupons. Until October 1st at which time all AC and CP
staff will be given full details of the new AC/CP integrated travel
policy, anyone requiring more than one trip pass ticket to complete
their journey should request at the time of registration with ECC
that their ticket be issued for pick up at the airport. The only
difference then is that the service charge and taxes will be
collected at the time of ticket issuance.
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. News from the districts.
John Rogers omitted to give the date for this event mentioned in nr 512,
here it is in full -
From the Montreal Pionairs - from John Rodger
YOW - YUL Pionairs Get together. It takes place on Sept. 20th 2000.
Come and join you old friends and former co -workers for a visit to Upper Canada Village
and lunch at the Upper Canada Golf course which buffet stile in a large tent. If you don't
want to visit the village you can play golf and also join us for lunch.
Prices as follows; A - From Montreal by bus / lunch /village visit = $45.50
B - Lunch / village it = $27.50
C - Lunch only = $16.00
D - Golf and lunch golf cart = $45.00
" Note" bus departs from Fairview Pte Claire La Baie @ 08:30 and returns @ 18:00
Lunch will be at 1200 and for the golfers you can arrange your own starting times by
calling 14 days in advance and also pay your green fees at the club when you arrive
(613) 543-2003 or e mail
us and pay in advance for lunch. All above prices are tax and service in.
For more information please contact John Rodger tel: (514)696 2964
or e mail
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. Found on the internet.
*** Air France To Ban Smoking
Paris' smoke-filled cafes have resisted an 8-year-old anti-smoking law, but Air France
is determined to clear the air. The state-run carrier announced Friday that starting in
November, smoking will no longer be allowed on any of its flights. Air France said it
will offer nicotine substitutes for die-hard passengers and post a doctor specializing
in smoking disorders who can be consulted for a fee at its main Paris terminal.
RELIVE THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN DAY-BY-DAY: 60 years ago this summer the
Royal Air Force stood alone against the superior numbers of Germany's
Luftwaffe in one of history's greatest air battles -- the Battle of Britain.
To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Britain (July
10-October 31, 1940), the Royal Air Force has constructed a Web site for
military history buffs. The site offers the complete Fighter Command
Operational Diaries, published in full for the first time and placed online
day-by-day over the actual period of the battle. Additional content includes
overviews of all the major aircraft involved, and information on commanders,
units and stations.
<http://avweb.com/n/?34a> includes a link to the Battle of Britain Web site.
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. Reed Park sends us this information, after reading about the Avro Arrow in nr 513 -
If any of your readers are interested, I have been researching the Arrow
ever since 1957. I have a 75 page catalogue that lists as many magazine
articles, books, videos, drawings, photos, models etc that I have been able
to find. I offer this catalogue in Microsoft Word format to anyone interested.
It is a great source of "where to find what" on the Arrow.
It is available to download in zipped form from the Arrow Alliance web site at
http://www.arrow-alliance.com
or send me an e-mail and I will send it as an unzipped file.
Best regards Reed
Amateur Radio VE1NU WW II, # 19 SET user I.C.Q. # 4138282
ARROW Research (Avro CF-105)
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. Our chief pilot Vesta sends these -
*** EgyptAir Pilot Family to Sue U.S. Media Over Claims
Relatives of a co-pilot of the EgyptAir plane that crashed off the U.S.
coast last October are suing U.S. media over reports backing the theory that he
brought the plane down deliberately, their lawyer said on Tuesday.
Relief co-pilot Gamil al-Batouti was among 217 people killed when EgyptAir Flight 990,
heading for Cairo from New York plunged into the Atlantic Ocean.
There were no survivors. Batouti's nephew Walid al-Batouti told Reuters the claim
against USA Today would be for at least $30 million. Slander cases had already been
filed against Britain's Sunday Times and U.S. Newsweek magazine, he added.
*** Concorde grounding leaves supersonic travelers with no way to turn
The grounding of the Concorde left a hole at the top end of the travel market, reducing
the rich and famous to the same subsonic pace as the rest of humanity.
The decision by British and French authorities to suspend certification of the
supersonic plane leaves executives, celebrities and the merely wealthy with no
alternative for cutting the time of a trans-Atlantic flight. Opera singer Placido Domingo
said he has taken the Concorde many times and "always appreciated the fact that it
got me to my destination in a miraculously short time and safely."
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. Jess Rougeau recently toured Scandinavia, and sends this report -
We (4 gals) flew to Copenhagen on June 14th and the rest of our group
joined us from then on to the 17th when the Tour started. We were 21
Air Canada Pionairs (3 of which were Canadian Airlines) and 17 from
Japan, Hong Kong, Britain, U.SA., New York, New Jersey, Malaysia. It
was really a good group and we had alot of fun for the 12 days.
Copenhagen was very interesting, Tivoli Gardens, the street "Stroget",
the architecture, the schooners, the Little Mermaid, the Palace.
Next drove to Odense where Hans Christian Anderson lived and visitied
the museum. On to Aalborg, Denmark for the night. Next day took a
ferry from Fredrikshavn to Gothenberg Sweden (2 hours). Short stay
there but beautiful city. On to Norway - can't say enough. Incredible
country, fjiords, turbulent rivers, too many waterfalls to count -- just
beautiful. At Vermork (Telemark area) visitied the Hydro Plant which is
now a museum. This was the heavy water plant that was needed to make the
atomic bomb and the area was under German occupation. You probably saw
the movie "Heros of Telemark" or "Man called Intrepid". Next onto
Bergen and City Tour - I would take up too much of your Netletter
describing this city. Beautiful except it rains 320 days a year. Next
stop was at a Hotel, now, but was the "Lorelli" Nazi occupation WWII -
there is still a bunker there - what a beautiful mountain area now.
Then off on a 3 hour cruise of the Sognefjiord to Laerdal where we
stopped for the night. Next day narrow roads, high cliffs and fast
running rivers. Incredible scenery. The side of the road was enormous
display of wild lupins - all colors. Next stop Karlstad and then on to
Stockholm - Visited Gripsholm Castle - lots of deer in fields, farms,
cows, horses & sheep. Walked around old city. 2nd last night in
Stockholm - 3 were leaving us there so had a great dinner together.
Stockholm has l.8 million residents, underground subways so great change
from the open country. Last day drive back to Copenhagen and pack to
head home. I think it was a very great tour and everyone seemed to
enjoy it. We 4 gals certainly did and looking forward to our next
adventure.
Jess
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. Terry's travel tips.
Dargal has these deals -
Here are some incredible rates to some exciting destinations!
3 Oct ~ Sun Princess ~ 7 Nights ~ Mexican Riviera
Los Angeles, At Sea, Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa,
Acapulco. Inside $434CAD - approx $299USD - includes Port Charges
26 Sept ~ 12 Nights ~ Ocean Princess ~ Trans-Canal and
9 Oct ~ 12 Nights ~ Dawn Princess ~ Trans-Canal
Acapulco, At Sea, Puntarenas/Costa Rica, At Sea, Transit Panama Canal,
Cartagena/Colombia, Aruba, At SEa, Barbados, Dominica, St. Thomas/USVI, San Juan
Inside $869CAD - approx $599USD - includes Port Charges
3 & 10 Sept ~ 7 Nights ~ Pacific Princess ~ Bermuda
New York, At Sea, St. George's, Hamilton, Royal Naval Dockyard, At Sea, New York
Inside $579CAD - approx $399USD - includes Port Charges
Rates are quoted in $CAD - US$ rates are approximate. Rates are per person,
based on double occupancy and subject to availability and eligibility.
Applies to New Bookings Only. Port Charges are included, Govt Taxes are additional.
For more information on these and other specials - contact us at:
DARGAL Interline 1-800-690-3223
Interlining Plus has these deals -
LAND TOURS - BEST buys to Europe!
Independent Land Tours!
*London Long Weekend 3 night from $370 CAD
*Rome Weekend 4 night from $340 CAD
*Real Italy 9 nights from $975 CAD
WE'VE GOT MORE.. CALL FOR MUCH MORE DESTINATIONS & AMAZING PRICES!
1-800-665-3100
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. Smilie.
We were on a training flight to practice touch and go landings at a
particularly windy airport but the student was having a hard time.
While on a crosswind leg, the student kept fighting for control
of the plane's direction. Finally, the exasperated instructor asked,
"Where's the crab, where's the crab?"
The frustrated student answered, "Sounds like he is right next to
me."
The flight attendant approached a gentleman who was protesting rather
loudly. "I want to complain about this airline," he grumbled. "Every time I fly, I get
the same seat. I can't see the inflight movie, and there are no window blinds, so I
can't sleep."
"Aw, Captain," the flight attendant replied, "just shut up and land the plane."
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