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History of Calm Air, Thompson, Manitoba

Calm Air began operations in Churchill, Manitoba’s Arctic Seaport in 1975. A year later, Calm Air took over Transair’s Twin Otter operations in the Keewatin and, with the construction of Calm Air’s facility at the Rankin Inlet airport...

Published Tue, Feb 8 2011 6:18 PM by flyvertosset

Filed under: Calm Air, Manitoba, Thompson
What is Bush Flying ?

Some may be wondering, "What is Bush Flying?" That's okay, there was once a day when this phrase was new to me too. Bush flying refers to flying that is done in remote and rugged areas of the world. Often times planes that fly in the bush...

Published Fri, Feb 18 2011 3:01 PM by flyvertosset

Filed under: bush flying invokes romantic notions of swashbuckling pilots flying off to exotic locations, What is Bush Flying
The Mighty Martin Mars Flying Tankers

Firefighting certainly wasn't what Glenn L. Martin had in mind for the design of the Martin Mars. Originally conceived as a bomber for long range missions and patrols, the production aircraft were redesigned and classified for long-range general transport...

Published Tue, Mar 22 2011 8:41 PM by flyvertosset

Filed under: Coulson Flying Tankers, legendary aircraft, The Mighty Martin Mars, Water Bombers
History of Bearskin Airlines

Bearskin Airlines' roots are deep in the soil of Northern Ontario. John Heglund founded the company on July 17, 1963, naming it after Bearskin Lake, a remote First Nations community located 270 miles northeast of Sioux Lookout. Henri Boulanger, and...

Published Sun, Apr 3 2011 4:36 PM by flyvertosset

Filed under: Bearskin Airlines, Fairchild Metroliners, First Nations communities, Northern Ontario
Aerial Survey in Canada

Photography from Coast to Coast to Coast! The online digital maps and printed navigation charts that we use in our professional and personal lives would not exist had it not been for creative thinkers and risk-takers who lived more than a century ago...

Published Mon, Apr 11 2011 2:31 PM by flyvertosset

Filed under: Radarsat-1, Radarsat-2, Photography from Coast to Coast to Coast
History of Air Canada, Part 1

Air Canada is the flag carrier and largest airline of Canada. The airline, founded in 1936, provides scheduled and charter air transport for passengers and cargo to 178 destinations worldwide. It is the world's ninth largest passenger airline by number...

Published Wed, Apr 20 2011 11:21 AM by flyvertosset

Filed under: Air Canada, Canada, flag carrier, founded in 1936, largest airline, LCLC
History of Air Canada, Part 2

Air Canada operated with government regulations ensuring its dominance over domestic regional carriers and rival CP Air. Short-haul carriers were restricted to one of five regions where they could operate, and could not compete directly with Air Canada...

Published Mon, May 2 2011 11:40 PM by flyvertosset

Filed under: Air Canada, Canada, flag carrier, founded in 1936, largest airline, LCLC, aircraft, Canada's major airline, history
History of de Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. Part 1

de Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. was Founded in 1928 as a subsidiary of de Havilland Aircraft (UK) de Havilland Canada was first located at De Lesseps Field in Toronto, before moving to Downsview in 1929.The original home of de Havilland Canada is...

Published Mon, May 23 2011 11:51 AM by flyvertosset

Filed under: de Havilland Aircraft (UK), de Havilland Canada Aircraft of Canada Ltd., Mosquito, second world war, Tiger Moth
History of de Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. Part 2

de Havilland Canada , Fox Moths Fox Moths were produced in Canada after the Second World War mainly to keep the plant in production, but also to satisfy the increasing need for new bush aircraft. All the Canadian modifications made to the Tiger Moth were...

Published Mon, May 30 2011 11:56 PM by flyvertosset

Filed under: de Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. History Part 2, DHC-1 Chipmunk, DHC-2 Beaver, DHC-3 Otter, DHC-4 Caribou, DHC-5 Buffalo, Fox Moths, Grumman S2F Tracker, license-built
History of de Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. Part 3

The last installment of de Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. History DHC-6 Twin Otter One of Canada's most successful commercial aircraft designs, with more than 800 built, the Twin Otter remains popular for its rugged construction and useful STOL...

Published Mon, Jun 6 2011 9:42 PM by flyvertosset

Filed under: de Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. History Part 3
History of Air Spray, a Canadian Forest fire suppresion Company

1967 marked the year Air Spray was incorporated as a forest fire suppression company. Operating out of the Municipal Airport in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the company started its business with one air tanker, one bird dog aircraft and a contract for one...

Published Fri, Jun 17 2011 11:02 AM by flyvertosset

Filed under: history, Air Spray, Canadian Forest fire suppresion Company, L-188 Electra, Turbo Commanders
History of Air Tindi

Air Tindi is an airline based in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. Now owned by Discovery Air, it operates scheduled and on demand charter services. Its main base is Yellowknife Airport and the airline was formerly owned by the Arychuk family...

Published Thu, Jun 23 2011 10:42 AM by flyvertosset

Filed under: Canada, Air Tindi, airline, Discovery Air, Northwest Territories, Yellowknife
History of Air Transat

Air Transat is an airline based in Saint-Laurent, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, operating scheduled and charter flights, serving 60 destinations in 25 countries. The airline is owned and operated by Transat A.T. Inc. During the summer season its main destinations...

Published Thu, Jul 7 2011 10:26 AM by flyvertosset

Filed under: 25 countries, Air Transat, Airbus A310-300, Airbus A330-200, Airbus A330-300, charter flights, scheduled, serving 60 destinations
History of Porter Airlines

Porter Airlines is a regional airline headquartered at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport on the Toronto Islands in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Porter operates regularly-scheduled flights between Toronto and locations in Canada and the United States using...

Published Mon, Jul 18 2011 11:34 AM by flyvertosset

Filed under: Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, Bombardier, Dash-8 Q 400, Porter Airlines, Toronto Port Authority, TPA, turboprop aircraft
Marooned in the Arctic !

Here is a story for you, your children and grandchildren. Ross Binnie's account of events is a facinating glimpse from the 1950's about flying in the arctic, that will keep you spellbound to the last word. It is a departure from the standard material...

Published Wed, Jul 20 2011 5:19 PM by flyvertosset

Filed under: Baffin Island, by Ross Binnie, C47, Canso amphibian aircraft, Kearney, marooned in the Arctic, ON

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History of Calm Air, Thompson, Manitoba

What is Bush Flying ?

The Mighty Martin Mars Flying Tankers

History of Bearskin Airlines

Aerial Survey in Canada

History of Air Canada, Part 1

History of Air Canada, Part 2

History of de Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. Part 1

History of de Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. Part 2

History of de Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. Part 3

History of Air Spray, a Canadian Forest fire suppresion Company

History of Air Tindi

History of Air Transat

History of Porter Airlines

Marooned in the Arctic !