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About Pacific Western Airlines

Pacific Western Airlines was a pioneer in the aviation history and known for its ability to profitably operate short haul air routes. The company had a proud culture of highly motivated young employees who saw great things in their futures. The company...

Published Sun, Sep 23 2012 1:30 AM by flyvertosset

Filed under: Canada, Calgary, Alberta, About Pacific Western Airlines, CP Air, western airline
A Canadian at the California Capital Air Show

Monday last week I decided to go down to Sacramento and have some fun at the Air Show. I did and arrived bright and early on Thursday morning where we started the day with Tyson V. Ringer and he held a seminar about aviation photography. You always learn...

Published Wed, Sep 12 2012 12:14 PM by flyvertosset

Filed under: A Canadian at the California Capital Air Show
About Adlair Aviation

Humble Beginnings Adlair Aviation goes all the way back to 1956, when German-born Willy Laserich decided to take his commercial pilot’s license, and his new bride Margaret, to the great white north. Their children- Paul, Joann and Rene, were born...

Published Wed, Aug 8 2012 8:52 PM by flyvertosset

Filed under: Yellowknife, Adlair Aviation, Cambridge Bay, Kitikmeot region
Starting a Museum, "The North American Museum of Flight Simulation"

Have you ever thought about starting a museum? Neither had I until one day I was having dinner with my friend Andy after a visit to the YVR Tower. Andy has a Flight Simulator deal and flies people in real Flight Simulators. While we were discussing the...

Published Thu, Jul 26 2012 9:05 PM by flyvertosset

Filed under: NAMFS, The North American Museum of Flight Simulation
A Canadian Flying over Los Angeles International Airport

I saw a story in an Aviation magazine about flying over LAX. After having spent a long time with my thinking cap on, I decided to start a project called “Flying over Airports in North America”. I am still working out the details but decided...

Published Wed, Jul 4 2012 9:52 PM by flyvertosset

Filed under: Flying over Airports in North America
About Comox Air Force Museum

The Comox Air Force Museum (CAFM), was founded in 1982 to reflect the role and history of 19 Wing (CFB/RCAF/RAF) Comox, the role and history of the Squadrons stationed here and significant Canadian Military Aviation of Western Canada. Originally started...

Published Tue, Jun 5 2012 11:31 PM by flyvertosset

Filed under: bc, British Columbia, Comox, Comox Air Force Museum (CAFM)
About the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum

Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum is a living museum featuring the aircraft used by Canadians or Canada's Military from the beginning of World War II up to the present. The Museum's collection includes aircraft that really fly and several that...

Published Thu, May 10 2012 2:49 PM by flyvertosset

Filed under: Canada, Ontario, Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, Hamilton, non-profit organization
A Canadian visit to the Flightsimulation Museum in Someren Holland

The Museum of Flightsimulation is situated in the industrial zone in Someren Holland. they have a number of restored flight simulators ranging from the 1930's to 1980's. Photo: Martijn Rozeboom There are several Link Trainers and other simulators...

Published Mon, Apr 30 2012 1:38 PM by flyvertosset

Filed under: Canadian visit, Flightsimulation Museum, Holland, Someren
A Canadian visit to the Airbus Finkenwerder facility in Hamburg

My friend who had arranged this visit for me picked me up from my hotel in a car pool vehicle and gave me a quick tour around the facility. There are several good places for photographers and spotters. The rules for photos inside the factory is that "Photografieren...

Published Thu, Apr 26 2012 9:57 AM by flyvertosset

Filed under: Airbus Finkenwerder facility, Canadian visit, Hamburg
About the Bomber Command Museum of Canada

The Nanton Lancaster Society was formed following the Alberta Town of Nanton's suggestion in the fall of 1985 that perhaps a group could be formed to, "take care of the Bomber" which had been on outside display for twenty-five years. At...

Published Tue, Mar 20 2012 3:45 PM by flyvertosset

Filed under: Canada, About the Bomber Command Museum of Canada, Alberta, Nanton
Canada’s Arrow Is Still Remembered 60 years later

The delta-wing Avro Arrow was projected to fly at speeds in excess of Mach 2. March marks the 60th anniversary of the birth of one of aviation’s great “might-have-beens.” The start of development of an aircraft that became a source of...

Published Sun, Mar 18 2012 10:55 PM by flyvertosset

Filed under: Canada’s Arrow Is Still Remembered 60 years later
About the BC Aviation Museum

The BC Aviation Museum is situated in Sidney BC adjacent to Victoria International Airport. Have a look at their website to see the aircraft on display as well as other interesting BC Aviation artifacts. A brief history of the Pat Bay Airport In the 1930's...

Published Thu, Mar 1 2012 8:09 PM by flyvertosset

Filed under: Canada, About the BC Aviation Museum, British Columbia, Sidney
About The Canadian Museum of Flight

The Canadian Museum of Flight is a non-profit, volunteer-driven museum dedicated to restoring, preserving and showcasing Canada's rich aviation heritage. In the early 1970's, a group of aviation enthusiasts made a move to stop the exodus of historic...

Published Tue, Feb 21 2012 12:08 AM by flyvertosset

Filed under: About The Canadian Museum of Flight
About Provincial Airlines & Innu Mikun Airlines

Provincial Airlines Provincial Airlines Ltd. is an airline with its headquarters in Hangar #4 at St. John's International Airport in St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.It operates passenger and cargo services, maritime surveillance and...

Published Wed, Feb 8 2012 12:39 PM by flyvertosset

Filed under: About Provincial Airlines & Innu Mikun Airlines
Golden Hawks History

Initially a six-plane Canadair F-86 Sabre the team was envisioned as performing for only one year with the Canadair Sabre, but the Golden Hawks were so popular after their single 1963-show season that the team was expanded. Another Sabre was added to...

Published Mon, Jan 23 2012 12:05 AM by flyvertosset

Filed under: Canadair F-86 Sabre, Golden Hawks History

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About Pacific Western Airlines

A Canadian at the California Capital Air Show

About Adlair Aviation

Starting a Museum, "The North American Museum of Flight Simulation"

A Canadian Flying over Los Angeles International Airport

About Comox Air Force Museum

About the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum

A Canadian visit to the Flightsimulation Museum in Someren Holland

A Canadian visit to the Airbus Finkenwerder facility in Hamburg

About the Bomber Command Museum of Canada

Canada’s Arrow Is Still Remembered 60 years later

About the BC Aviation Museum

About The Canadian Museum of Flight

About Provincial Airlines & Innu Mikun Airlines

Golden Hawks History