[CalgaryLankan]

Nice looking bird:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8305/7786057162_7ffdaeb0c4_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wee_in_yyc/7786057162/)
D-ADNA (B) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wee_in_yyc/7786057162/) by Wee in YYC (http://www.flickr.com/people/wee_in_yyc/), on Flickr

Very nice looking bird indeed and great picture from wee_in_yyc too. The wing tips and decal is gold in color. She is parked at the Landmark ramp with all other BizzJets and she looks like a giant with all other little birds around. This morning I did a drive by and no sign of any human activity around the aircraft yet.

[Innersoul1]

Looks like a smoke stack from 50 years ago.

As the wise Wil Holden, Economics Professor, once said: "These are the blast furnaces of the fruited plains of America where smoke billows from the stacks" :haha:

[Innersoul1]

I wonder, is Merkel [Edit, not her, she is in Halifax tomorrow] taking a couple days vacation where it would be indiscreet to bring along an official jet? It is pretty well equipped for even a corporate jet (http://www.dc-aviation.com/EN/business-jet-charter/fleet/airplanes/vvip-airbus.php).

Came in from Toronto. (http://www.flightradar24.com/data/airplanes/d-adna/) Was in Goose Bay before that.

WOW! Looks perfect for a million dollar mile-high club charter!

[AlbertanToo]

Interesting development with Sunwing airlines. They have announced charters from both Grande Prairie and Fort McMurray to Mexico starting this December...I wonder how (if at all) that will affect loads from Calgary. Perhaps Edmonton has more to lose from this development?

"As travellers’ thoughts turn to planning their winter vacations, Sunwing is making it easier than ever for residents of Alberta to head south, by adding Fort McMurray and Grande Prairie to the list of the departure airports offered by Sunwing Airlines. Area residents will be offered weekly Wednesday flights to the beautiful beaches of Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit in Mexico with departures starting December 19, 2012 to March 20, 2013.

http://www.flysunwing.com/flybetter/newsstory.asp?id=330"

Here's a story from Fort McMurray about the new service.

http://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?archive=true&e=3599204

[cyeg66]

Doubtful it will have any impact all.... It'll be interesting to see how well they can do in those *small* markets, though.

[Bigtime]

I would think the Fort Mac flight will be a winner, just my gut feeling.

[AlbertanToo]

With the deep pockets and generous holidays that folks in the oilsands get, this could be the start of a bonanza. When I lived up there you had to plan on losing a day coming and going from holidays to account for the poor connections to and from Fort Mac with connecting flights. Throw in direct flights and you will likely gain back a day to two days of your holidays...this could be huge!

[MichaelS]

How many people are working 14 on, 7 off up there? I can see going to mexico 3-4 times a year easily if you had that schedule and lived in Ft. Mac (provided the flights lined up for your days off).

[tuffyy]

It'll be interesting to see how they make out. Keep in mind they have been offering sun flights from some of the smaller eastern markets aswell.

[Aegis]

As the wise Wil Holden, Economics Professor, once said: "These are the blast furnaces of the fruited plains of America where smoke billows from the stacks" :haha:

I remember him! I also liked Peter Tracy.

[tuffyy]

Looks like a couple of the "smaller" Mexican airlines are steadily expanding there route networks into the international sector with a few new U.S destinations being added. InterJet and Volaris seem to be picking up several former Mexicana destinations that AeroMexico hasn't entered as of yet. InterJet has already stated it believes it has room to enter several of the former Mexicana destinations within Canada that are no longer served. Should get interesting soon!

[Bigtime]

Prepare yourselves for the avgeek goodness this weekend:

https://evbdn.eventbrite.com/s3-s3/eventlogos/33473685/warbirds2012posterjuly102012.jpg

[patm]

How many people are working 14 on, 7 off up there? I can see going to mexico 3-4 times a year easily if you had that schedule and lived in Ft. Mac (provided the flights lined up for your days off).

7 on and 7 off for a lot of the office people up there.

I'm trying to get up there sooo bad for travel alone.

Imagine you take one week off and bam, you have time for a 3 week vacation.

[outoftheice]

Doubtful it will have any impact all.... It'll be interesting to see how well they can do in those *small* markets, though.

I'm very interested to see how these will work out as well. I think that the market is there, however the flights will be on Wednesdays and I'm not too sure how well Wednesday - Wednesday packages will fit with the shift work people are doing up north. The reason these flights are being offered on Wednesdays is that it represents the day of the lowest fleet utilization because most people do not like buying 7 day vacation packages leaving on Wednesdays as it requires them to use up 2 weeks of vacation in order to do so.

In regards to loads in YEG and YYC I don't think you'll notice anything different as the Fort McMurray flights will only be an additional 189 seats/week and the Grand Prairie flights will be part of a double stop with Prince George so that's only an additional 95 seats/week into the market.

[AlbertanToo]

There are so many rotating shifts in the Fort McMurray area that it is almost impossible to accurately track peak days up there. I worked at the airport there for 6 years and we saw the peak travel days shift all over the place nearly all the time. Once the well paid and generously holidayed folks up there catch on to these direct flights, I think you will see a whole lot more of the same types of charters being scheduled. Opening the Canada Customs hall will open a flood gate eventually.

On another note, here's a shot of a cargo bird I caught taxiing for takeoff this morning. Centurion Air Cargo heading to Miami. Must have been light as it used very little runway and climbed like the proverbial "homesick angel". Nice to still see an MD-11 from time to time. Apparently KLM has started the process of gradually retiring theirs from their fleet.

http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv332/Skydrvr7/DSC_59461.jpg

[tuffyy]

I highly doubt it will have any impact on YEG or YYC. In the summer months YEG and YYC share Canjets 737-800 for the flights to Cancun. I flew this route three times last summer and it seems it's about 50/50 for YEG and YYC pax.

[AlbertanToo]

Anyone have an idea of when the B-17 will be arriving for the weekend? I will be watching for her! It would be cool to have it arrive on Rwy 25, especially because I can get a good view of that runway about where she might touch down! This weekend is going to be great!

[Bigtime]

The plan is for the arrival of the B-17 around 11am, word is prior to landing it will be flying over the city for 20 minutes or so.

No idea on what runway would be preferred.

[AlbertanToo]

The plan is for the arrival of the B-17 around 11am, word is prior to landing it will be flying over the city for 20 minutes or so.

No idea on what runway would be preferred.


Awesome! That's Friday at 11AM, correct?

[Bigtime]

You are correct.

[Full Mountain]

The plan is for the arrival of the B-17 around 11am, word is prior to landing it will be flying over the city for 20 minutes or so.

No idea on what runway would be preferred.

Awesome! That's Friday at 11AM, correct?

It's going to come in around that time and then go up for a VIP fly-over, I've forgotten exactly when that will happen, they mentioned it at the night shoot briefing on the weekend.

[Full Mountain]

Also for those interested, they have tickets for observers for the Friday Night Shoot for $10 on the website Link (http://warbirdsarecoming.eventbrite.com/?ebtv=C)

[CalgaryLankan]

The plan is for the arrival of the B-17 around 11am, word is prior to landing it will be flying over the city for 20 minutes or so.

No idea on what runway would be preferred.

Hi Bigtime, YYC tweeted you with B-17 arrival time of 11.00 AM Thursday. Now which one is correct?

[Bigtime]

Wow, I totally missed the Thursday comment. I've asked them to clarify.

KLM just did an awesome go around over McCall lake, I heard it, but wasn't out back to see it. Damn.

[Bigtime]

CAA is saying Thursday at 11am arrival for the B-17.

[CalgaryLankan]

Yesterday's AC851 also diverted to YEG, this time not because of weather, but a drunken oil executive. This guy must have been that bad, for captain to decide to land at YEG than continuing 20-30 minutes more to YYC.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/story/2012/08/21/calgary-oil-executive-flight-disruption.html

[cyeg66]

We first heard they were gonna land st YEG when the plane was north of lake Athabasca. Must've involved some serious restraining if they couldn't afford flying for the extra 25 mins. A diversion isn't cheap. Oh well, they get to send the bill to dumbas$. Still, as a pax, I'd be a bit miffed. More than 1 hr on ground at YEG cause some idiot can't handle his liquor...

[AlbertanToo]

We first heard they were gonna land st YEG when the plane was north of lake Athabasca. Must've involved some serious restraining if they couldn't afford flying for the extra 25 mins. A diversion isn't cheap. Oh well, they get to send the bill to dumbas$. Still, as a pax, I'd be a bit miffed. More than 1 hr on ground at YEG cause some idiot can't handle his liquor...

I can well imagine the costs they are going to charge this fella with are going to be steep indeed! I would imagine we are talking tens of thousands of $$$ if not 6 figures for the additional charges Air Canada would endure over this.

I just read a new report and one of the passengers was assaulted along with a female flight attendant. Also, apparently the aircraft was damaged when the crew subdued the man. It took 4 RCMP to get the guy off the plane and he is facing a long list of charges including sexual assault, mischief to property and causing a disturbance by "fighting and being drunk". He also faces two charges under the Canadian Aviation Act of consuming liquor not served to him and failing to comply with crew member's instructions.

This guy is in for a world of legal hurt...and from the sounds of it, deservedly so!

[Cage]

We first heard they were gonna land st YEG when the plane was north of lake Athabasca. Must've involved some serious restraining if they couldn't afford flying for the extra 25 mins. A diversion isn't cheap. Oh well, they get to send the bill to dumbas$. Still, as a pax, I'd be a bit miffed. More than 1 hr on ground at YEG cause some idiot can't handle his liquor...

Its not a quetion ab out time but a question of risk management. As it is this is going for a long legal battle and the flight crew will all be at the trial(s). Diverting just made the Captan's job a lot easier. Was the flight in danger, answer yes that why I diverted to the nearest suitable airport rather than continue onto YYC. If he continued onto YYC, it gives the perp a lot more legal room for a defense.

[s211]

Its not a quetion ab out time but a question of risk management. As it is this is going for a long legal battle and the flight crew will all be at the trial(s). Diverting just made the Captan's job a lot easier. Was the flight in danger, answer yes that why I diverted to the nearest suitable airport rather than continue onto YYC. If he continued onto YYC, it gives the perp a lot more legal room for a defense.

Very good points. If I were the captain, I'd be thinking "30 minutes less with this dingbat sounds like a win".

[Policy Wonk]

Apparently this goof is someone we know... and nobody is surprised. He is a rig pig with an Aeroplan Super Elite card.

[Full Mountain]

Apparently this goof is someone we know... and nobody is surprised. He is a rig pig with an Aeroplan Super Elite card.

We? As in you and your friends or as in people on this forum?

[s211]

Apparently this goof is someone we know... and nobody is surprised. He is a rig pig with an Aeroplan Super Elite card.

Only in Alberta would a rig-pig be called an oil patch exec in the press!

[Bigtime]

Flew up to YEG today, had a great view of the terminal construction, new runway, and tunnel. The scale of these three projects becomes very apparent from the air, it's massive!

[cyeg66]

YYC's construction is pretty significant, too. I kid, I kid.

[PPAR]

Flew up to YEG today, had a great view of the terminal construction, new runway, and tunnel. The scale of these three projects becomes very apparent from the air, it's massive!

I am getting a bit concerned about the appearance of the approach/ exit to YYC along Airport Trail. With all the new warehouse construction to the north, the area is loosing the open vistas and starting to develop a bit of an ugly industrial feel. It would be a shame if we end up with a situation that creates poor first impressions for visitors leaving the terminal.

Does anybody know if the city is paying much attention to 'beautification' of the airport approaches?

[You Need A Thneed]

I am getting a bit concerned about the appearance of the approach/ exit to YYC along Airport Trail. With all the new warehouse construction to the north, the area is loosing the open vistas and starting to develop a bit of an ugly industrial feel. It would be a shame if we end up with a situation that creates poor first impressions for visitors leaving the terminal.

Does anybody know if the city is paying much attention to 'beautification' of the airport approaches?

What city has an airport that isn't surrounded by industrial land?

Right now, the accesses off of Airport Trail are temporary, so no sense investing in major beautification. In the future, Airport Trail will be a freeway, so I'm not sure where beautification would go.

[Bigtime]

The B-17 is still scheduled to arrive today around 11am. It is flying over from Cranbrook. With the current forecast I think it is most likely that they will land runway 34.

cyeg66, care to offer an ATC opinion on the arrival runway choice?

[AlbertanToo]

The B-17 is still scheduled to arrive today around 11am. It is flying over from Cranbrook. With the current forecast I think it is most likely that they will land runway 34.

cyeg66, care to offer an ATC opinion on the arrival runway choice?

With the wind out of the NW, I am still hoping for a 25 arrival...it would be perfect for my vantage point here at the airport!

[Bigtime]

Any idea on the call sign they use?

[Coldrsx]

YYC's construction is pretty significant, too. I kid, I kid.

This guy, this guy I like.:cheers:

[Bigtime]

This guy, this guy I like.:cheers:

Damn it, he'd be on our side if Nav Canada didn't move all the approach controllers up to YEG! :D

Then he has his TRAINEE. Yeah trainee, handle my flight out of YYC yesterday. He's playing fast and loose with the life of a YYC'er! What happened man? ;)

[Bigtime]

Seriously though, seeing all the YYC construction from the air is the perfect merger for an avgeek and architecture geek.

The new terminal is HUGE, some of the big roof pillars are up, and swooping steel is being installed on top of them. The runway is just an gigantic strip of dirt, gravel, and some concrete on the north end. Then you have the airport tunnel cutting across it, massive in scale too.

There is nothing like seeing it from the air, really puts the scale of it all in perspective. You just can't see the scale from the ground.

[nick.flood]

Seriously though, seeing all the YYC construction from the air is the perfect merger for an avgeek and architecture geek.

The new terminal is HUGE, some of the big roof pillars are up, and swooping steel is being installed on top of them. The runway is just an gigantic strip of dirt, gravel, and some concrete on the north end. Then you have the airport tunnel cutting across it, massive in scale too.

There is nothing like seeing it from the air, really puts the scale of it all in perspective. You just can't see the scale from the ground.

How dare you not take photos while you were up there!

[AlbertanToo]

Any idea on the call sign they use?

I just read an article that said the call sign was "Boeing two-three-zero" but that surprises me that they could use Boeing when the manufacturer uses that call sign.

[Cage]

What city has an airport that isn't surrounded by industrial land?

YEG.

YMX (Mirabel)

Large parts of YYZ have housing closeby. Hence the reluctance to use 15/31s.

Then there are European airports. Lots of housing around LHR and other UK airports. FRA is in the middle of a forest.

In Asia there is lots of housing around airports, either that or the airport was built on reclaimed land.

[AlbertanToo]

Here's a Flightaware link to a flight it did last week in Washington State...doesn't seem to be tracking the flights here in Canada for some reason.

http://staging.flightaware.com/live/flight/N9323Z/history/20120809/1745Z/KPDX/KLWS

[You Need A Thneed]

YEG.

YMX (Mirabel)

Large parts of YYZ have housing closeby. Hence the reluctance to use 15/31s.

Then there are European airports. Lots of housing around LHR and other UK airports. FRA is in the middle of a forest.

In Asia there is lots of housing around airports, either that or the airport was built on reclaimed land.

YEG is in the middle of nowhere, but has plenty of industrial development around it.

YMX is in the middle of nowhere.

YYZ is almost completely surrounded by industrial development.

[Bigtime]

Yeah, YEG may be clear to the north and west right now, but Leduc is starting to build up all around it. Could really tell as we landed there yesterday.

Sorry about my lack of pics, I was just there on a one day business trip and only had the crappy blackberry camera, don't think it would have done justice.

[Bigtime]

Here's a Flightaware link to a flight it did last week in Washington State...doesn't seem to be tracking the flights here in Canada for some reason.

http://staging.flightaware.com/live/flight/N9323Z/history/20120809/1745Z/KPDX/KLWS

Could be they are not showing up on Flightaware because they are not filing an IFR flight plan.

[AlbertanToo]

Could be they are not showing up on Flightaware because they are not filing an IFR flight plan.

Makes sense. The Registration is N9323Z so I guess keep your ears open for that one. It must be getting close, if it left on time.

[Bigtime]

Good to know it is in the air, I'm going to go get into position around 34/25.

[s211]

Sorry about my lack of pics, I was just there on a one day business trip and only had the crappy blackberry camera, don't think it would have done justice.

There's a lot of things RIM can't do, but the one thing they have an absolute lock in is garbage camera resolution.

I have a one-year old BB (thanks, Mr. employer) with a 2.0 MP camera that still ends up making shots that look like they were done with a 0.2 MP camera.

[AlbertanToo]

They are using call sign "Fortress two-three-zulu" and they are planning the overflight of the city...just caught them on the radio checking in.

[cyeg66]

25 is closed by NOTAM, and I don't think it was opening up for a while yet. I'd wager on 34.

edit: I'm on break. Ill go have a look.

[Innersoul1]

We need an art installation at our airport as cool as this:
http://www.wimp.com/kineticart/

[cyeg66]

The B-17 is abeam Okotoks right now (11:07) and might either go straight in 34 in about 5 mins or do a loop over city then come in.

[Bigtime]

Beautiful bird, did a nice low pass over 34 before making a circuit and landing. I'll hopefully have pics edited and ready tonight.

[AlbertanToo]

That is one awesome looking bird!

Here are a few shots I snapped on the arrival.

http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv332/Skydrvr7/B-17skyline.jpg

http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv332/Skydrvr7/B-17Taxi.jpg

[cyeg66]

Lovely. Thanks for the pics. The traffic watch R44 CFTNC and HAWC's chopper were only too happy to fly right beside them on the approach to film and snap pics, too. Here's hoping we get to see those at some point.

[Bigtime]

That was some busy airspace with the choppa's up there following the flight.

Word is the CF-18 is in tomorrow night between 5-6pm, plus a Herc is coming down too.

[AlbertanToo]

Lovely. Thanks for the pics. The traffic watch R44 CFTNC and HAWC's chopper were only to happy to fly right beside them on the approach to film and snap pics, too. Here's hoping we get to see those at some point.

Thanks! I am sure that Global TV will have the footage of the arrival on tonight. They seemed to have a very good vantage point, especially when the B-17 did the downwind circuit after the low and over. What a perfect day, weatherwise, for the arrival...that shiny aluminum was gleaming!

WestJet are doing their deicing training at the SAIT campus right now and they are getting photos from the deice bucket. My buddy has been posting some pretty good angles from there.

[AlbertanToo]

That was some busy airspace with the choppa's up there following the flight.

Word is the CF-18 is in tomorrow night between 5-6pm, plus a Herc is coming down too.


This just gets better and better! Gonna be a fantastic weekend!

[Bigtime]

It's a weekend of avgeek boners.

[AlbertanToo]

It's a weekend of avgeek boners.

Ha ha ha ! Now THAT's a fun way to put it!

[Bigtime]

Don't wear sweatpants...

[AlbertanToo]

Don't wear sweatpants...

Funny you should say that as I was thinking the exact same thing! Not a pretty picture!

[Full Mountain]

Thanks! I am sure that Global TV will have the footage of the arrival on tonight. They seemed to have a very good vantage point, especially when the B-17 did the downwind circuit after the low and over. What a perfect day, weatherwise, for the arrival...that shiny aluminum was gleaming!

WestJet are doing their deicing training at the SAIT campus right now and they are getting photos from the deice bucket. My buddy has been posting some pretty good angles from there.

Where is your buddy posting them?

[AlbertanToo]

Where is your buddy posting them?

On his Facebook page. Maybe I can get him to send them to me and then post them. The WJ folks were given the first opportunity to tour through the bird also.

[AlbertanToo]

Here are a couple more shots of Sentimental Journey making her way to the SAIT campus at YYC.

http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv332/Skydrvr7/DSC_6095.jpg

http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv332/Skydrvr7/DSC_6104.jpg

[Bigtime]

A few of my shots of the low approach and landing:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7273/7847408778_c2264125ae_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigtimeaa/7847408778/)
B-17G Sentimental Journey (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigtimeaa/7847408778/) by BigtimeYYC (http://www.flickr.com/people/bigtimeaa/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7252/7847412806_ff4975df78_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigtimeaa/7847412806/)
B-17G Sentimental Journey (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigtimeaa/7847412806/) by BigtimeYYC (http://www.flickr.com/people/bigtimeaa/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8425/7847415508_aae92c7a78_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigtimeaa/7847415508/)
B-17G Sentimental Journey (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigtimeaa/7847415508/) by BigtimeYYC (http://www.flickr.com/people/bigtimeaa/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8286/7847419204_3a00fc8660_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigtimeaa/7847419204/)
B-17G Sentimental Journey (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigtimeaa/7847419204/) by BigtimeYYC (http://www.flickr.com/people/bigtimeaa/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8448/7847423444_5a51855a55_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigtimeaa/7847423444/)
B-17G Sentimental Journey (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigtimeaa/7847423444/) by BigtimeYYC (http://www.flickr.com/people/bigtimeaa/), on Flickr

[cyeg66]

^She's purty. First it was the Lancaster that came thru a couple summers ago, now the B-17. Check two planes off the ol' bucket list. Now if we could just get one airworthy Vulcan to make the transatlantic crossing.... :D

[kap384]

I'd love to see a CF-100 flying. Agree, not in the same class as the Lanc or B-17, but for being the only Canadian designed and built military airplane and powerplant, its a shame there isn't one flying.

[kap384]

And one of my Lanc shots from last year:

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k150/kap384/Lanc6.jpg

[CalgaryLankan]

Thank you for posting all the B17 photos. I missed the arrival, but planning to see this beast on Saturday morning.

[CalgaryLankan]

Just for your information, flightradar24 has now coverage over North America and it is kind of direct competition with Flightaware. Good thing is Flightradar24 has more global coverage than Flightaware. If you have a iPhone or Android device, the "pro" apps seems to be working fine too.

Flightradar24 has a cool feature of pointing your mobile device to horizon and spot the aircraft which is yet to test. Not sure if it works in North American because of the FAA data delay.

http://www.flightradar24.com/

[AlbertanToo]

Just for your information, flightradar24 has now coverage over North America and it is kind of direct competition with Flightaware. Good thing is Flightradar24 has more global coverage than Flightaware. If you have a iPhone or Android device, the "pro" apps seems to be working fine too.

Flightradar24 has a cool feature of pointing your mobile device to horizon and spot the aircraft which is yet to test. Not sure if it works in North American because of the FAA data delay.

http://www.flightradar24.com/

It has a very pleasing look to it. I noticed that quite a few of the tracks were erroneous (likely showing an actual aircraft but the routing didn't match the location at all. There was a DAL flight over Lethbridge at 34,000 flying between Ft. Lauderdale and Atlanta!). I am sure the bugs are just being worked out. This could be a serious challenger for Flightaware in North America.

[AlbertanToo]

Looks like the rain is letting up and the sun is trying to break out...there might be hope for some pleasant shots of the arrivals of some more of the aircraft for the Aviation Expo this weekend. Here`s Edelweiss making a splashdown a few moments ago.

http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv332/Skydrvr7/DSC_61131.jpg

[AlbertanToo]

The B-17 is out doing another city show at 4,500 feet ASL right now...The weather is improving steadily also.

http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv332/Skydrvr7/DSC_61311.jpg

[Full Mountain]

The B-17 is out doing another city show at 4,500 feet ASL right now...The weather is improving steadily also.



Can't wait to get some pictures of this bird tonight!

[AlbertanToo]

The P-51 is here now too!!!!!

http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv332/Skydrvr7/DSC_61711.jpg

http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv332/Skydrvr7/DSC_61681.jpg

Tonight should be spectacular!!!

[Surrealplaces]

Not related to Calgary, but thought the aerogeeks might enjoy this photo thread from Chicago

http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=201114

[AlbertanToo]

Not related to Calgary, but thought the aerogeeks might enjoy this photo thread from Chicago

http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=201114

Those are fantastic photos!! Thank you for sharing that thread. I aspire to someday get one photo as nice as all of those!

[Full Mountain]

The P-51 is here now too!!!!!


Tonight should be spectacular!!!

Are you going tonight?

[AlbertanToo]

Are you going tonight?

Yeah! I am going to see what kind of shots I can get from our hangar which is just across the way. I can't wait to see the shots that the photogs on the SAIT ramp get from tonight!

[Full Mountain]

Yeah! I am going to see what kind of shots I can get from our hangar which is just across the way. I can't wait to see the shots that the photogs on the SAIT ramp get from tonight!

I'll be sure to post mine

[Surrealplaces]

The B-17 just took off a moment ago. Got a great view from my office window. :cool:

[Bigtime]

Yup, watched from out back at work too. Awesome bird!

[Stang]

So my baby boy has started taking a liking to airplanes. The other day we went to the viewing area near McKnight and saw a couple of planes land (where my dad used to take me!), which he seemed to enjoy quite a bit. Unfortunately the majority of the action was happening on runway 10/28 way off in the distance.

Obviously the runway choice depends a lot on the wind, time of day, etc., but where do our resident aviation buffs prefer to do your watching from? I'd like to take him up there again sometime soon, but because it will likely be a spontaneous visit, is there a "sure thing" spot where you can stop for 20-30 minutes and see a lot of action?

[You Need A Thneed]

Runway Contruction Progress.
http://www.calgaryairport.com/data//1/rec_imgs/710_runwayprogress.jpg?refresh=685

[cyeg66]

So about how much of the total % work is actually completed. Would you say it's at the 50% mark? Is this considered on schedule? The bulk excavation is the "heavy, dirty" work but then the storm-draining & electrical works can be more time consuming. In my mind, I thought they'd be a 'little' closer to completion at this point, what with 2 full summer construction seasons behind them (add the mild winter 2011/12). Guess I just thought they'd be further along.

[suburbia]

So about how much of the total % work is actually completed. Would you say it's at the 50% mark? Is this considered on schedule? The bulk excavation is the "heavy, dirty" work but then the storm-draining & electrical works can be more time consuming. In my mind, I thought they'd be a 'little' closer to completion at this point, what with 2 full summer construction seasons behind them (add the mild winter 2011/12). Guess I just thought they'd be further along.

The process tracking bars on the top right of the graphic, though barely readable, will be quite helpful. They provide a %complete for earthworks, storm pipe, electrical, gravel base course, cement stabilized base, and concrete paving. The first two are in large part done. The latter four are far from it.

[SpongeG]

i have a 3 hour layover at the airport tomorrow - is there anything closeby to check out? is there a quick bus downtown or to the train? can i get there and back in 2 hours? since i would need to check back in an hour before at least...

[suburbia]

i have a 3 hour layover at the airport tomorrow - is there anything closeby to check out? is there a quick bus downtown or to the train? can i get there and back in 2 hours? since i would need to check back in an hour before at least...

There isn't really much around the airport that I'd highly recommend. Perhaps route 300 to DT would be worthwhile, but keep an eye on your watch!

[SpongeG]

yah i was looking at the train schedule and bus info online - will see how i feel

[Bigtime]

So my baby boy has started taking a liking to airplanes. The other day we went to the viewing area near McKnight and saw a couple of planes land (where my dad used to take me!), which he seemed to enjoy quite a bit. Unfortunately the majority of the action was happening on runway 10/28 way off in the distance.

Obviously the runway choice depends a lot on the wind, time of day, etc., but where do our resident aviation buffs prefer to do your watching from? I'd like to take him up there again sometime soon, but because it will likely be a spontaneous visit, is there a "sure thing" spot where you can stop for 20-30 minutes and see a lot of action?

I made you a map of some of the other areas that let you view traffic when the other runways are in use. Spotting areas are in red boxes, they can all be accessed off of roads that are now in the area:

http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/7770/yycspotting.png

[MalcolmTucker]

i have a 3 hour layover at the airport tomorrow - is there anything closeby to check out? is there a quick bus downtown or to the train? can i get there and back in 2 hours? since i would need to check back in an hour before at least...
Get a hair cut in the airport mall? Visit the educational displays in the pre-security areas (Spaceport?).

Indulge in a lounge pass then eat and drink.


3 hours is just barely in the range of being able to get in and out - wouldn't want to miss your flight.

[Surrealplaces]

From Calgary airport

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8435/7878509182_d4dd7134ea_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/evensky/7878509182/)
Sentimental Journey 7 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/evensky/7878509182/) by evenSky (http://www.flickr.com/people/evensky/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8445/7878510824_707802b8ce_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/evensky/7878510824/)
Sentimental Journey 5 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/evensky/7878510824/) by evenSky (http://www.flickr.com/people/evensky/), on Flickr


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8295/7878514806_3622228c75_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/evensky/7878514806/)
Corsair 3 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/evensky/7878514806/) by evenSky (http://www.flickr.com/people/evensky/), on Flickr

[Stang]

I made you a map of some of the other areas that let you view traffic when the other runways are in use. Spotting areas are in red boxes, they can all be accessed off of roads that are now in the area:

http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/7770/yycspotting.png

This is great. Many thanks! My folks live in Beddington, so on Dad Day Thursday I might stop in and scam a free lunch from my Mum - I mean let her visit her Grandson - and then continue to either the 16/10 area or perhaps the "all runways" one. I didn't realize that either of those existed.

Thanks again - I really appreciate the map. This is something that I'd like to do from time to time seeing as my son really enjoys pointing at stuff at the moment!

[cyeg66]

Loooooove the Corsair! Nice pics.