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Starting May 24, 2012, Virgin Atlantic’s new service between London Heathrow and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) will begin. The new route will operate four times a week on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Initially, the service will run throughout the summer period until October 27, 2012. Flights will depart Vancouver at 8:50pm and arrive in London Heathrow the next day at 1:45pm. Flights from London Heathrow will depart at 1pm and arrive in Vancouver at 3:10pm. Virgin is estimating that its flights could add as much as $54-million to Vancouver’s tourism industry by making the area accessible to new visitors who wouldn’t otherwise consider travelling. This figure is based on multiplying the number of new visitors the airline estimates will come to Vancouver by the average cost of a six-night stay in the city, including spending money. The new service has been timed to coincide with the peak summer travel time, when London will be hosting the 2012 Summer Olympics and Paralympic Games. “The North American market has always
Virgin Atlantic will use Airbus 340-300 aircraft on its new London Heathrow to YVR service, which begins on May 24, 2012. (Inset) Sir Richard Branson heads the Virgin Group, a conglomerate of more than 400 companies that includes the Virgin Atlantic airline. been at the core of our business,” said Steve Ridgway, Virgin Atlantic’s chief executive. “Our success here has been due to our investment in product innovation and our willingness to respond to customer demand. With almost 20,000 people flying from the U.K. to Canada each month in the peak sea-
son, the U.K. is the largest overseas market for passengers to British Columbia.” Virgin Atlantic, headquartered in Crawley, West Sussex, England, is a discount air carrier under English business magnet Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group. According to the Forbes 2011 list of
billionaires, Branson is the fourth richest citizen of the United Kingdom with an estimated net work of US$4.2-billion. See VIRGIN page 4
Control Tower goes blue for Autism Awareness
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YVR lit up its air-traffic control tower blue earlier this month in celebration of World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) and as part of the Light It Up Blue (LIUB) initiative. Thanks to support to NavCanada, YVR’s control tower was the only one in Canada to
participate in LIUB. Other buildings in Canada that were lit blue included Air Canada Centre in Toronto, home of the Toronto Raptors; Rogers Arena, home of the Vancouver Canucks; Telus World of Science; and BC Place Stadium. YVR’s control tower had blue lights
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igniting the base and from the 13th to 17th floor of its 19-storey tower, from 6pm Monday, April 2 to 9am Tuesday, April 3. LIUB was founded in 2010 by Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, which each year lights up hundreds of the world’s
most iconic buildings and landmarks in blue, the official colour of Autism Speaks. The unique program aligns well with YVR’s accessibility program, which helps families and individuals with physical and cognitive challenges travel as freely as possible.
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Your Airport & Sea Island Community Newspaper April 2012 Vol. 19 | No. 3
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Sea Island is home to much more than just an airport. Its multitude of parks offer the perfect spring adventure. With warmer weather and sunshine signaling the return of spring, there’s no better time than now to get outdoors and stretch your legs at one of Sea Island’s parks. Sea Island’s unique location offers several great parks with views of the airport, ocean, river and mountains. Flight Path Park, located directly underneath the flight path on Vancouver International Airport’s south runway, offers a unique view as the belly of aircraft fly overhead. Pack a picnic and spread out on one of the picnic tables provided while your kids explore the playground and look up in wonder as a 777 lifts into the clouds right in front of their eyes. Vancouver Airport Authority has provided free plane spotting guides, available for pickup in the airport at Customer Care Counters in the Domestic and International Terminals (located on Level Three). These guides show the basics of plane spotting and provide helpful information to differentiate between various aircraft seen on the runways.
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If you’re looking for something a bit more active, and need to give Fido some exercise, head over to McDonald Beach Park, which has a designated off-leash dog area that includes a sandy beach with access to the Fraser River. It’s the perfect place for your dog to splash around and socialize with other dogs. The park also offers on-leash trails, a grassy area that’s perfect for soccer or Frisbee, washroom facilities and a boat launch. Another popular spot on Sea Island is Iona Beach Regional Park. Here, you’ll find a four-kilometre jetty that’s perfect for cycling with the family. You’ll also discover the park’s long sandy beaches and marshy trails full of nesting birds, which combined make for a fun and educational day of beachcombing and bird watching. More information about the parks on Sea Island, as well as maps of the area, is located on the City of Richmond’s website at richmond.ca.
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YVR’s Annual Public Meeting set for May 10 As part of YVR’s commitment to the communities it serves, Vancouver Airport Authority hosts an Annual Public Meeting to provide an update on its activities of the past year and plans for the year ahead. All YVR stakeholders—from airline representatives and business partners to government representatives and the public—are invited to attend the 2012 Annual Public Meeting, held Thursday, May 10, 2012 at YVR’s East Concourse (Departures Level 3, International Terminal Building). Topics to be discussed include the 2011 Annual Report and financial statements, as well as airport operations and capital program updates. At the conclusion of presentations, the public meeting provides an opportunity for guests to ask ques-
tions, provide feedback and interact with Airport Authority management and Board members. The Airport Authority’s 2011 Annual Report will be available online at yvr.ca as of April 26, and in a printed highlights brochure at the Annual Public Meeting. If you can’t make it in person, the APM will be streamed live on yvr.ca. Guests are encouraged to use public transit. Canada Line YVR Airport station is the closest station to the meeting venue. If you choose to drive, parking is available in the airport parkade and complimentary parking passes will be distributed to guests at the meeting. For additional information on parking and transportation, please visit the parking section of yvr.ca.
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North American Health and Safety Week coming to YVR
YVR was the first commercial airport in the world to install and operate the Tarsier Foreign Object Debris (FOD) radar detection system. The system is used in conjunction with the airport’s annual volunteer FOD Walk, which is designed to increase awareness of the hazards of debris on the airfield. With more than 23,000 people working at YVR, keeping the airport’s employees and customers safe is the Airport Authority’s top priority. To promote safety and safe working practices, the Airport Authority is hosting a series of events as part of the North American Occupational and Health (NAOSH) week from May 6 – 12, 2012. An annual event that brings business partners from across the YVR community, NOASH activities at YVR will include a health and wellness fair, airside clean-up walk and airside barbeque. This year, YVR is the site for NAOSH week’s provincial launch on Monday, May 7. A proclamation from the Province of British Columbia will be unveiled as part of the Airport
Authority’s annual Health and Wellness Fair that same day. The fair will feature health and safety information from a variety of organizations. The Airport Authority’s annual airside FOD (foreign object debris) Walk on May 11 will also take place during NAOSH week. The annual FOD Walk has volunteers collect loose objects such as screws, luggage tags and even bits of plastic on the runway and around the terminal building, as these items pose a safety risk for both aircraft and employees. To participate in the FOD Walk, participants must have a valid Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC). For more information or to register for the FOD walk, contact rex@securiguard.com.
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Live@YVR, which saw Jaeger Mah come and live at the airport for 80 days and nights, has been recognized with a national award for its innovative use of technology. Vancouver Airport Authority has been recognized by the Canadian e-Tourism Awards for its innovative use of technology as part of the Live@YVR campaign. The prestigious national awards recognize engaging online travel stories and businesses that prove innovation, creativity and results in marketing Canadian travel experiences.
Rebecca Catley, director of communications for the Airport Authority, accepted the Best Innovative Use of Technology award March 6 in Toronto as part of the Online Revealed Canada Conference. Live@YVR was a unique campaign that invited the community to apply, and then vote for, a special correspondent to
live, sleep and eat at the airport for 80 days and 80 nights, while sharing YVR’s stories with the world. Live@YVR contest winner, Jaeger Mah, shared the airport community’s stories through videos, blogs and images via a dedicated online channel. To view some of Mah’s stories and for more information, visit liveatyvr.ca.
Annual North American Airports Conference hosted by YVR Last month, Vancouver Airport Authority acted as the host airport for the annual Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) Public Safety and Security conference and the ACINA Business Information Technologies conference. With the recent amalgamation of the Canadian Airports Council into ACI-NA, this was the first time the Public Safety and
Security conference was held outside of the United States. The conference brought together hundreds of senior level aviation security specialists and industry security colleagues (FBI, CSIS, TSA, FAA, CATSA, Transport Canada and more) for informative and in-depth discussions on the most critical issues facing airports in public safety and security. A wide range and array of cross-
border subjects were discussed. The ACI-NA Business Information Technology conference brought together airport IT professionals and industry experts to discuss the latest ways to deal with current IT challenges while maximizing the value of airport IT infrastructure and anticipating new technology initiatives. Given this conference was co-located with the Public Safety and Security Spring conference, attendees were given the rare chance to network and strategize with fellow airport security colleagues and industry security subject-matter experts. The conference highlighted how security, safety, efficiency and technology converge to make the airports of the future a reality.
VIRGIN CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Virgin Atlantic was founded in 1984 and currently has 38 planes that fly between 10 U.S. cities and London. The airline’s fleet is comprised of both Airbus and Boeing aircraft, with an average age of 9.6 years. The Vancouver-London service will be operated using Airbus A340-300 aircraft. Virgin’s A340-300 aircraft have 34 Upper Class seats—the equivalent of business class on the airline’s flights. The Upper Class seat is claimed by the airline to be the biggest fully flat bed of any airline’s business class service—approximately 202-centimetres long and 84-centimetres wide. Two Virgin Atlantic aircraft are featured in the James Bond film, Casino Royale. Virgin Atlantic’s relationship with the James Bond franchise continues in Quantum of Solace, where James Bond travels in the airline’s Upper Class cabin. For further information or to book travel, contact virgin-atlantic.com or call 1-800-862-8621.
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Sunshine and spirit on Grouse Mountain Vancouver Airport Authority once again proudly sponsored the Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sport (VASS) Challenge Cup last month. A sponsor of this event since its inception, Vancouver Airport Authority sent some of its employees up the mountain to participate in the annual corporate challenge dual-slalom race, hosted by Grouse Mountain in celebration of sports and accessibility. Corporate teams of skiers and boarders, along with VASS volunteers, were matched with a VASS student for a fun
race. The goal was to raise awareness of VASS, an organization which provides snow-sport programs for persons with disabilities on Grouse, Seymour and Cypress Mountains. VASS welcomes students of all ages and disabilities and utilizes adaptive equipment and special teaching techniques to maximize its students’ independence in the snow. Beginner- to advanced-programs are offered for snowboarding, sit-ski, stand-up skiing and advanced adaptive ski racing. For more information on VASS, visit vass.ca.
Athletes of all ages and abilities took to the mountain last month as part of Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sport’s (VASS) annual Challenge Cup, sponsored by Vancouver Airport Authority.
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WestJet is launching two new daily, non-stop routes from YVR next month. Starting May 14, daily service will be offered between Vancouver and Chicago, Illinois. With O’Hare International Airport serving as a major hub for both domestic and international flight connections, the new route is expected to facilitate business and leisure travel between Vancouver and key destinations in the U.S. and worldwide. Passengers travelling on the new route—as well as on the airline’s new service between Calgary and Chicago— will fly on the company’s own 737 NextGeneration aircraft. Introductory, one-way fares from Vancouver to Chicago start at $169 (plus taxes and fees). Starting on May 17, WestJet will also offer daily, non-stop service between Vancouver and Whitehorse, Yukon.
“With great fares and a convenient schedule, we believe WestJet’s service will appeal to business and leisure guests travelling to Whitehorse,” said John MacLeod, WestJet vice-president, network management and alliances. “Whitehorse’s impressive landscape and year-round outdoor adventures make it an ideal getaway for any traveller.” Introductory one-way fares to Whitehorse start at $99 (plus taxes and fees). Both new-destination announcements follow on the release of the airline’s summer schedule, which includes seven-times daily service to New York (LaGuardia), three-times weekly service to Kingston, Jamaica and weekly non-stop service to Aruba. For more information, visit westjet.com.
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‘Tis the season for wheezin’ Sunshine and longer days are wonderful but, for one in 10 of us, the change in time of year marks the start of allergy season. Itchy nose and eyes, sneezing, a blocked or runny nose, or red swollen eyes are symptoms. It feels like a cold, except a cold usually only lasts four or five days (and often features a sore throat, cough and fever). With allergies, unfortunately, symptoms can hang around for weeks, or even months. What causes them is your own body producing antibodies against an irritant (called an allergen) such as dust, pollen, or animal dander. The antibodies start a chain reaction in your body, triggering chemical changes which cause swelling of the blood vessels and glands around your nose and eyes. Dust, animal dander, mold, or certain foods, can cause allergy symptoms at any time of year. Allergies can also be seasonal if you are sensitive to grass or weed pollen. Commonly known as “hay fever”, this type of allergy can flare up as early as March,
and only ends when the weeds finish flowering—and that’s as late as October. Does this mean you’re in for a miserable summer? Far from it. Begin by taking an antihistamine a few days before allergy season starts and keep taking it until the season is over. Antihistamines work better when you take them before you develop symptoms. If you’re only briefly exposed to your friend’s kitten, just take an antihistamine an hour or two before you visit. All antihistamines are equally effective at reducing symptoms. Which one you pick depends on other factors such as convenience, cost and possible side effects. Until you know how your body responds, avoid driving or operating powerful machines when you’re taking antihistamines. Even if the product is labelled as “non-drowsy”, you may feel less alert. Antihistamines can have the reverse effect on children, making them twitchy and unable to sleep. You may find it easier to give your child an antihistamine in liquid form. If over-the-counter antihistamines do not help to relieve your symptoms, see
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Edmonton air cadets to take Aviation Business The Maple Leaf spans the globe part in Schools Aerospace Challenge
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The General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper and other unmanned aerial vehicles are referred to as Remotely Piloted Vehicles to indicate their human ground controllers. The Alberta Aviation Museum has received an invitation from the Schools Aerospace Challenge to field the first Canadian team to the event this July. According to executive director Tom Hinderks, the Alberta Aviation Museum has become involved in the program as a way of encouraging young adults to become involved in an aerospace career path. The Schools Aerospace Challenge is a program designed for 16- to 18-year-olds to provide solutions for a real Royal Air Force requirement. The four-person Canadian team this year will be drawn from Edmonton’s 12 Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadet.
The team’s challenge is: “As the usefulness of the Remotely Piloted Air System continues to be demonstrated by U.K. forces on current operations, how should the Royal Air Force train its pilots/operators to take account of current and emerging technological developments in unmanned air platforms?” The museum’s immediate challenge is to raise a $45,000 budget over the next three months to send the team to the competition in England. Fundraising began with contributions coming from Edmonton’s Strathcona County 418 Squadron Association and others contributing approximately $10,000 with the launch on March 30.
The Alberta Aviation Museum is appealing to the public as well as Greater Edmonton and Alberta corporations to meet the fundraising targets now and to future years, as this is a program being created to run forward each year with competitions for 2013 starting in September 2013. All donations to the project should be directed specifically to the Alberta Aviation Museum Schools Aerospace Challenge Program and are eligible for a CRAaccepted Charitable Tax receipt. For more information or to donate contact Thomas Hinderks, executive director Alberta Aviation Museum at (780) 4511175 or online at altertaaviationmuseum. com.
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The world’s largest coral ref system, The Great Barrier Reef located off the coast of Queensland, Australia, was voted the number one dream destination by Canadians. If you own a backpack with a Maple Leaf patch, you are not alone. A new LivingSocial survey conducted among more than 5,600 respondents in five countries by Mandala Research discovered that 89 per cent of Canadians have travelled to at least one foreign country. The majority of Canadians (54 per cent) have visited three or more different nations with the average number of foreign lands explored being close to five. But, while Canadians love to trot the globe, it seems they’re not very fond of travellers from a certain neighbouring jurisdiction. The survey found that four out of ten Canadians think Americans are the world’s worst tourists, far outranking any other nationality. Among other findings of the survey: While they are less likely than Americans (39 per cent), Irish (35 per cent) or Brits (35 per cent) to have taken something from a hotel, nearly one third (32 per cent) of Canadian travellers admit to having pilfered an item during a visit.
The most common items taken were towels, batteries, bathrobes, sheets, telephones, alarm clocks, pillows and remote controls. Travellers are finding it increasing difficult to cut the technology cord while on vacation with 61 per cent of the survey’s respondents saying they check their e-mail or cell phone every day while on vacation. In a boost to consumer economies, 42 per cent of Canadian travellers said they make sure to get in some retail therapy on their vacations. When given their choice of world wonders to visit, Canadians picked their top-10 dream destinations as: 1. Great Barrier Reef, Australia 2. Eiffel Tower, France 3. Pyramids of Giza, Egypt 4. Great Wall of China, China 5. The Acropolis, Greece 6. Times Square, New York, USA 7. Leaning of Tower of Pisa, Italy 8. The Colosseum, Italy 9. Disney World, Florida, USA 10. Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
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This CF-18 Hornet was spotted at YVR last month. The aircraft is a favourite of Emmanuel Lorenzo who works for an aviation company at YVR and took the opportunity to photograph the CF-18 to share with readers of SkyTalk. The McDonnell Douglas CF-18 Hornet is a Royal Canadian Air Force fighter aircraft. CF-18s have supported NORAD air sovereignty patrols, participated in combat during the 1991 Gulf War, the Kosovo War in the late 1990s and were used as part of the Canadian contribution to the international Libyan no-fly zone in 2011.
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Destinations commemorating the Titanic’s Centennial This month marks the 100th anniversary since RMS Titanic set sail across the North Atlantic in a maiden voyage that ended with tragic consequences. It was April 10, 1912 when the passenger liner known as the “unsinkable” ship set sail from Southampton, U.K., to New York. It was only four days later, on April 14, 1912, when tragedy struck as the ship collided with an iceberg and sank within two-and-a-half hours, causing the loss of more than 1,500 people. Passengers on the ill-fated voyage included some of the wealthiest people in the world, as well as more than 1,000 emigrants from Britain, Ireland, Scandinavia and elsewhere. To this day, this tragic tale is a shared fascination across the world. A blockbuster movie, TV mini-series, newly released 3D movie and $100-million-plus tourist attraction on the Belfast shipyard where Titanic was built continues to feed the public’s curiosity about one of the deadliest peacetime maritime disasters in history. For those looking to experience a piece of Titanic’s history, here are some commemorative events and exhibits across the globe that are honouring this great ship and the many lives lost at sea on that fateful night. • Belfast, Northern Ireland—Topping the list of commemorative events is Belfast, where RMS Titanic was built by shipbuilders Harland and Wolff. The Northern Ireland city is the birthplace of the Titanic and Belfast is staking its claim to the legend with a $150-million centre. The Titanic Belfast visitor attraction opened on March 31, 2012. On April 14, Titanic: A Commemoration in Music and Film will be staged at the city’s Waterfront Hall and broadcast on BBC2 and a new play will be staged from April 22 to May 19. • Liverpool, England—As the ship’s home port, Liverpool has strong links with Titanic. J. Bruce Ismay, chairman and managing director of the White Star Line, was born and lived there, it was the site of the head office of the White Star Line, many crew members were from Liverpool and the bell and portholes were made in Merseyside. A new exhibition at Merseyside Maritime Museum opened last month and explores Liverpool’s place in the tragedy. It draws on the museum’s unique collections including the only known surviving First Class ticket. • Southampton, England—Titanic sailed from Southampton Dock on April 10, 1912. Staffed by many local men, more than 500 households lost at least one family member. Interactive exhibits at the new $23-million SeaCity Museum allows visitors to captain the ship as Edward John Smith did, see how they would cope fuelling the boilers with coal and find out if they could spot an iceberg using 100-year-old equipment. • Cherbourg, France—Titanic picked up almost 300 passengers at Cherbourg Harbour on April 10, many of them emigrants bound for a new life abroad. The Cité de la Mer Museum will open a new space called Titanic, Return to Cherbourg this month. The new exhibition will be dedicated to the construction of the ship, working life on the vessel and the passengers’ perspectives. • Cork, Ireland—The small town of Cobh in Ireland’s County Cork (known as Queenstown in 1912) was Titanic’s last port of call. A total of 123 passengers boarded there, 113 of them steerage. Concerts will take place on the promenade by the waterfront. Walking tours lead visitors to relive a Titanic timeline journey through the historic town. • Halifax, Nova Scotia—The wireless station at Cape Race played a big part in relaying news of Titanic’s sinking and Halifax is the final resting place of many of the victims. There’s a permanent exhibition at the Maritime
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RMS Titanic departing Southampton, England on April 10, 1912.
The seaside town of Cobh in Ireland’s County Cork was Titanic’s last port of call.
Museum and a new event that opens on April 12 that focuses on the city’s connection to the ship. A haunting installation draws together the victims buried in Halifax. On April 14-15, a Cape Race ceremony will recreate that historic wireless communication with ships floating over the Titanic site. • New York, New York—Titanic never made it to its final destination but many victims are buried there. Trinity Church Cemetery in Lower Manhattan is the final resting place of John Jacob Astor IV. Woodlawn Cemetery in the
Bronx has graves and memorials for 12 of the passengers who were on board including Isidor Straus, the owner of Macy’s department store, and his wife Ida, who refused to leave his side. Little Douglas Spedden and his parents are buried at Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn. Spedden survived the sinking and was later reunited with his beloved teddy bear, made by Steiff, the famous German teddy bear maker. Steiff then created a Titanic “mourning bear”. • Australia – The South Australian
Titanic Belfast in Northern Ireland is a visitor attraction and museum built on Queen’s Island, an area of land at the entrance of Belfast Lough, which was reclaimed from the water in the mid-19th century. Maritime Museum opened RMS Titanic: Voyage of the Century on March 24. The exhibition includes survivors’ mementos and keepsakes from crew members and tells the story of South Australians onboard. Period clothing that would have been worn by passengers gives visitors a glimpse into the world of 1912. Find out if the three South Australians onboard Titanic survived. • Orlando, Florida—Close to Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Sea World, Titanic The Experience
is a blockbuster attraction. Visitors are greeted by interactive storytellers dressed in period costume and recreations of the Grand Staircase, First Class suite, Captain’s Bridge and Promenade Deck give visitors a glimpse into what it was like onboard. There are 17 galleries that hold more than 400 unique pieces of memorabilia and 100 artifacts recovered from the sea floor, 21 of them are displayed for the first time this year. Visit yvr.ca to see how you can best access these destinations.
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The Board of Directors of Vancouver Airport Authority announces that the Annual Public Meeting will be held to present the Airport Authority’s 2011 Annual Report and financial statements. The meeting is scheduled for: 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 10 East Concourse, Departures Level International Terminal Building Vancouver International Airport Richmond, BC A live stream of this meeting will be available at www.yvr.ca The 2011 Annual Report will be available at www.yvr.ca on April 26, 2012. Please submit advance questions to Community_Relations@yvr.ca by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2012.
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BC Aviation History
The saga of CF-AMX By Jack Schofield
(Left to right) Ted Cressy, Bill McCluskey, unknown, Emil Kading (Paddy Burke’s engineer). In an earlier article describing the 1930s search for pilot Paddy Burke and his Junkers aircraft CF-AMX, I told the story of one of the search aircraft that also went missing, and the plight of engineer Ted Cressy and pilot Van Van der Byl, who were then forced to snowshoe a distance of 297 kilometres through frozen forests and lakes to Fort St. James. It was an amazing survival story, adding to an already legendary series of events encountered by this wiry little Englishman, who had recently come to Canada seeking his fortune. He never got the fortune, but Cressy made a name for himself in the local aviation industry.
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ICAO Air Transport Symposium— Strategies and Tools for Sustainable Air Transport 999 Rue University Montreal, Quebec In partnership with the Air Transport Research Society (ATRS), this event will bring together airlines, airports, air navigation service providers, academics and states. The Symposium will provide stimulating exchanges on topical issues and future strategies with the aim at arriving at a broad-based consensus on how to address the challenges facing the air transport industry. This conference is expected to provide guidelines for a new regulatory framework in areas such as market access, air carrier ownership and control, consumer protection, fair competition, taxation and other levies, as well as economics of airports and air navigation services providers, in order to take into account the changes that have occurred during the past decade. For information on registration, email iats@icao.int.
May 3, 2012
Doing Business in the USA Sheraton Guildford Hotel, 15269 104th Avenue, Surrey, BC 8:30am-4:30pm. Cost: 195 per person, preregistered ($145 each for 2 or more). If registered on/before April 27, deduct $25 per person. Full day seminar and professional briefing designed to provide understanding of the market, and suggest practical methods and alternatives for implementing business and marketing plans. Key topics include: (i) dealing with “border issues”, such as U.S. travel and immigration planning, U.S. customs clearance, business planning, taxation, currency exchange and legal considerations; (ii) understanding “logistics issues”, such as establishing a USA business identity, warehousing, transportation, fulfillment, and handling of returned
goods; and (iii) sales/marketing strategies, including market overview, sales/marketing fundamentals, lessons and pitfalls. In addition, the seminar will feature resource introductions, including the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service. Call Carol Jackson 1-800-799-8848 or email dbusa@UCanTrade.com
May 10, 2012
Vancouver Airport Authority Annual Public Meeting East Concourse, Departures Level, International Terminal Building (near entrance Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel) 3:30pm. 3211 Grant McConachie Way, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) Richmond, BC
June 17, 2012 YPK Airport Day
Pitt Meadows Regional Airport, Pitt Meadows, BC, 10am-4pm. Fly-in with no landing fees and no parking fees. This is an event open to all business, government, non-profit or private entities/ organizations/individuals with a desire to build community to display their interests, and provide informational and educational opportunities to the general public. For additional information, email Doug Stead at Doug@cypk.com.
July 7-8, 2012
Summit Custom Brokers 5th Annual Summer Softball Slam
King George Park, 4111 Jacombs Road, Richmond, BC Prizes, silent auction, beer garden, food, entertainment, slo-pitch. Proceeds go to Hope for Kids, benefiting the Richmond community. Early-bird registration before June 15, 2012: $375 per team. After June 15, 2012 $500 per team. To register, call (604) 278-3551 or email summityvr@summitcb.com.
Ted Cressy was a bear for punishment. He went back into that wilderness that had nearly killed him. Having just recuperated from the debilitating effects of snowshoeing for 35 days, during which time he covered 297 kilometres of frozen wasteland, Cressy went back to salvage Paddy Burke’s abandoned Junkers aircraft, CF-AMX. Cressy didn’t walk back this time. He flew into Atlin, where he joined with Emil Kading, one of the survivors of the accident, and along with pilot, Bill Joerss, revisited the scene of Paddy Burke’s fatal accident. The airplane had landed during freezing conditions and had holed its floats, which had then filled with water and froze to the bottom of the shallow river. When Cressy’s party reached the aircraft, they quickly replaced the damaged floats with a set of skis. They removed the aircraft’s wings before motoring its fuselage over the snow-covered ground to a nearby frozen lake. Once there, it was re-assembled for take-off. However, it did not prove to be that simple. The BMW engine in the Junkers swallowed a valve and a forced landing had to be made at a place called Bulkley House. The aircraft remained on the riverbank until the following spring. A rather famous pilot of the day, Bill McCluskey, joined Ted that spring and they returned to the aircraft to fit it with brand new floats just ordered in from Germany, and fly it home to Vancouver. When they unpacked the crate containing the new pontoons they discovered a miss-match in the strut attachments. “The new float struts from Germany had forked ends, while AMX had ball joint fuselage fittings,” lamented Cressy. “There we were with spanking new pontoons and gear that we couldn’t use. We had to come up with another plan.” Cressy decided to build a raft for the aircraft and float it down the Takla and Middle River, across Trembleur Lake and into the Tachie River where they would shoot the Grand Rapids into Stuart Lake. They would then tow the raft across the lake to the beach in front of the Hudson
The AMX being salvaged.
Bay post. Cressy then located a goodsized field behind the Hudson Bay where he reassembled the aircraft, replaced the defective cylinder and mounted the plane onto a set of wheels. “We loaded the new pontoons and all the extra gear on to a truck for transport to Vancouver,” Cressy explained. “Then McCluskey took off by himself out of that field. He needed to keep the weight down to a minimum for that short field take-off so I wasn’t aboard. Oh, and I took down the tennis net across the field before he took off,” said Cressy laughing. Cressy then travelled by road to Vanderhoof’s airport where McCluskey had landed and was waiting for him. “When we were preparing the plane for the flight to Vancouver, I found something I didn’t like.” said Cressy. “The fuel pump was not a proper BMW part. It was something that a previous engineer had jury-rigged into place and I didn’t like the look of it. I suggested to McCluskey that he fly the plane with the fuel selector set for ‘both tanks,’ but he didn’t want to do that.” McCluskey had just been hired by the company to replace the unfortunate Paddy Burke who had died from exposure in the recent accident. McCluskey would be flying this very aircraft in his new job and he wanted to get the ‘feel’ of the machine by determining the amount of flying time available from each fuel tank—a sound procedure normally, but not when an engineer advises otherwise. “We got as far as Boston Bar, when McCluskey blew the left tank and, sure enough, we couldn’t transfer the fuel feed over to the starboard tank,” said Cressy. “We had to do a landing on a little strip carved out of the side hill at Boston Bar.” On the rollout of that landing, McCluskey had to take evasive action to avoid running into some cows on the field and the AMX slid backwards down the bank onto the CPR railway tracks. This beleaguered aircraft, the subject of the most extensive air search in B.C. to date and central in the cause of four men’s deaths, just wouldn’t give up making trouble, so it was loaded onto a CPR flatcar and shipped to Vancouver in disgrace. AMX was rebuilt in Vancouver and served for many years with Pacific Airways Ltd. In the summer of 1938, she performed her final act of aggression carrying the pilot and one passenger to their deaths in a remote lake north of Fort St. John. Cressy went on fixing airplanes for a variety of small airlines operating in British Columbia. He died, at age 94, in Victoria, B.C., shortly after this interview in June of 1993. Jack Schofield has written several books on coastal aviation and has adapted his first two books to a TV screenplay.
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CATSA’s Top-10 good catches of 2011
inside his printer. In addition to being a security risk, these findings and the thousands of others that were discovered generated extra screening and sometimes even police intervention that delayed the screening process. To prevent these delays, air travellers should ensure that their carry-on bags are free of oversized liquids, gels and aerosols and other restricted items such as knives and scissors. Passengers can log on to catsa.gc.ca m.catsa.gc.ca (mobile site) for more tips on how to ensure a screening process that is completed as quickly and efficiently as possible.
4. In Toronto, someone thought it would be a good idea to wrap a 9mm replica handgun in aluminum cans and hide it in a soft drink case in their checked bag. 5. A screening officer found a live bee in a plastic container strapped to a passenger’s knee at Toronto Pearson. 6. At Montréal Trudeau, a passenger was found with a grenade in his bag. Even worse—he couldn’t remember if it was live or inert. Enter the bomb squad. 7. When one passenger in Quebec was found with a camping burner in her carry-on bag, she became unruly and was denied boarding. 8. At Calgary International, a passenger was arrested after a 9mm Smith and Wesson and two full gun clips were found in his carry-on. 9. An Edmonton passenger was found with an historical handgun. He claimed to be unaware it was in his bag, having not used it for 15 years. 10. A passenger was arrested in Vancouver after opium was discovered hidden
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Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) screening officers across the country work hard to ensure the security of the travelling public. While performing their task in 2011, they uncovered more than 500,000 items that posed a threat to air security. The items ranged from everyday items such as pocket knives and scissors to illegal contraband and eyebrowraising oddities. The following are CATSA’s Top-10 Good Catches for the past year. 1. Two kilos of marijuana and 200 grams of cocaine were found concealed in a passenger’s knee brace at Toronto Pearson. 2. At Calgary International, two bear bangers and a bear banger launcher were found in a passenger’s carry-on baggage. 3. Screening Officers at Sandspit Airport in British Columbia were applauded by the RCMP for passing along information about passengers smuggling illegally acquired bear paws.
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BCAC welcomes Appointment new executive director of BCAC. “She has experiTeara Fraser has been ence in the airports and air appointed as executive direcoperations sectors of the tor of the B.C. Aviation industry and has distinCouncil (BCAC). guished herself as a leader Fraser has served as a in the field as founder of board member on the Council the Aviation Leadership over the past year and moved Forum.” into her new role on March The aviation industry is 15, 2012. a significant contributor to Fraser holds a commercial the province’s economy and pilot’s license and an MA in the BCAC has been comLeadership from Royal Roads mitted to promoting and University. encouraging the develop“The appointment of Teara Fraser, executive director of the B.C. ment and advancement of Teara to the role of executive Aviation Council (BCAC). the sector since 1938. The director is a significant step Council supports the develforward for the Council and opment of aviation human I believe will greatly enhance resources by awarding scholarships to stuthe Council’s ability to serve its memdents pursuing careers in aviation. bers” said Sandra Stoddart-Hansen, chair
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Virgin Galactic books 500th customer British billionaire Sir Richard Branson has announced that his venture to launch paying tourists into space has netted its 500th customer. The customer is none other than actor Ashton Kutcher. Branson made the announcement on his blog, acknowledging that he called Kutcher to congratulate him. Kutcher is now numbered among dozens of Hollywood types, entrepreneurs, scientists, space buffs and others who have made deposits to be among the first to reach the edge of planet Earth on Branson’s Virgin Galactic space line. Virgin Galactic is in the final stages of its test flight program. The company plans to begin commercial operations in 2013 with the launch of its spacecraft from
Spaceport America, a specially designed terminal and runway built in a remote stretch of desert in southern New Mexico. Branson has said that he and his children plan to be on the first commercial flight. Virgin Galactic customers will ride in a six-seat spacecraft that looks like a small plane, with wings near the rear that sweep upward. The spaceship features two large windows for each passenger, one on the side and one overhead, and small thrusters that allow the two pilots to maneuver the ship once in space. Once the craft and its mother ship reach a certain altitude, a smaller craft is released and its rockets are fired, pushing passengers back into their seats for the trip to suborbital space. Customers will get a 2 1/2-hour flight with about five minutes of weightlessness and views of Earth that until now only astronauts have been able to experience. Branson has said that his aim is to one day make travelling to space safe and affordable for the masses, not just those who can afford the current ticket price of $200,000.
SpaceShipTwo (centre) is carried to its launch altitude by a mothership, the Scaled Composites White Knight Two, before being launched to fly into the upper atmosphere, powered by a rocket motor. For information on booking a flight, contact Andrew Mortimer-Lamb in Vancouver 604.617.6480.
NASA space shuttles readied for museum deliveries NASA is preparing to deliver its retired space shuttle orbiters to their final resting places at chosen museums in the U.S. that will take delivery of them for exhibit. Since the space shuttle isn’t a powered aircraft, it will be delivered by a specially modified Boeing 747-100 shuttle aircraft. Two 747-100 aircraft were originally modified to carry the space shuttles. These classic aircraft formerly flew with American Airlines and only one remains active with NASA. The modified 747 aircraft will fly to Kennedy Space Center in Florida this month and deliver space shuttle Discovery to Washington Dulles Airport on April 17. Discovery will then be transported to the National Air and Space Museum, which holds the largest collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft in the world. On April 23, the 747 will again be used to ferry the prototype shuttle Enterprise from Washington Dulles, where it currently resides at the National Air and Space Museum, to New York JFK Airport. From there, space shuttle Enterprise
Space shuttle Endeavour being transported atop a specially modified Boeing 747-100 shuttle aircraft. will be barged to the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in Manhattan—a military and maritime museum that also includes the World War II aircraft carrier USS
Intrepid, a Concorde SST and a Lockheed A-12 supersonic reconnaissance plane. Finally, in September this year, space shuttle Endeavour will be delivered atop
the 747 to Los Angeles and transported by road to the California Science Center, the West Coast’s largest hands-on science centre.
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Canada’s new polymer $50 note
Back of the Canadian polymer $50 note—the symbols at the top of the note spell “Arctic” in Inuktitut, a language of northern Canada’s Inuit people.
Front—polymer notes last at least 2.5 times longer than paper notes. The new Canadian $50 polymer notes are now in circulation. Polymer notes are as easy to handle as paper bills but feel different so they may take a little getting used to. The $50 note uses transparency and metallic imagery like the Canadian polymer $100, but this time around the design on the back is that of the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Amundsen. The Amundsen is a research icebreaker and is pictured at sea, along with a map of Canada in the background. What’s so special about the Amundsen? Aside from being an icebreaker that keeps waterways of the St. Lawrence open in wintertime, the ship provides scientists with a new window of discovery into the mysterious Arctic waters. A team of researchers under the umbrella of ArcticNet partnered with the Canadian Coast Guard to retrofit
the ship in 2003. The result was a stateof-the-art floating laboratory that gives the world’s oceanographers, geologists, ecologists and human health researchers unequalled access to Canada’s arctic stretch and its gruelling conditions. One of several unique features on this vessel is a ‘moon pool’—a hole at the bottom of the ship that lets scientists deploy instruments such as a remotely operated vehicle to explore the depths of the Arctic Ocean, even while the ship is surrounded by thick sea ice. The Amundsen is also the only icebreaker in Canada equipped with a multi-beam sounder, allowing researchers to map the Canadian Arctic seabed. There are still three more bills to come in Canada’s new Polymer series. The $20 will be released later this year followed by the $10 and $5 by the end of 2013.
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Create a video postcard to win your dream holiday
Online travel retailer Travelzest has launched an online campaign that gives participants the opportunity to win their dream holiday by creating fun vacation video postcards to send to their friends and families. Travellers can enter the contest at dream.itravel2000.com by submitting their holiday wishes for the chance to win the grand prize of a $5,000 trip for two to their favourite vacation destination. “We know that Canadians love to dream about travel [this contest] allows them to share their travel dreams,” said Jonathan Carroll, president of itravel2000 and CEO of Travelzest.
Travellers are also encouraged to create and share the virtual holiday video postcards by uploading pictures of themselves and their friends. All entries must be submitted by April 30, 2012. Each participant is limited to a single entry of 1,000 characters or less. itravel2000’s panel of judges will select the winner on May 3, 2012. “This is a fun and positive contest that we’re hoping many Canadians will take part in and enjoy,” said Carroll. For detailed information on how to enter the contest, contest dates, prize details and terms and conditions, visit dream.itravel2000.com.
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Transport Canada instructed to implement Auditor General’s recommendations on civil aviation oversight The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, has instructed Transport Canada to implement the recommenda-
tions outlined in the Auditor General of Canada’s spring 2012 report. The Auditor General’s report examined how Transport Canada oversees civil
aviation. “The Auditor General’s report is a valuable review of our oversight program,” said Minister Lebel. “We
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take these recommendations very seriously and I have instructed my department to implement them by the end of 2013.” Despite significant increases in air traffic during the last 10 years, the total number of accidents a year has declined. In fact, Canada recently saw the total number of accidents decline to the lowest recorded figure in modern aviation history. Transport Canada is continuously looking for ways to make the skies safer for all Canadians and agrees that there is still more that can be done to improve its administration of oversight activities.
The department has already made significant progress in addressing a number of the report’s recommendations and will continue to make the Auditor General’s recommendations a priority. For example, the department is working on: • putting a follow-up process in place to address complex safety issues in a more timely manner; • improving processes, procedures and tools inspectors use to assess risk; and • standardizing the tools, documentation and management oversight used to support inspections.
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In support of its growing activities in China, Canadian aerospace manufacturer Bombardier has opened a new office in Shanghai. The Shanghai office is home to the Bombardier Commercial Aircraft teams working with the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China Ltd. (COMAC), Bombardier Aerospace’s Supply Chain organization in China, and is the headquarters for the Bombardier Commercial Aircraft sales and marketing team for China and North Asia. The Shanghai Regional Support Office team, supporting Q-Series and CRJ aircraft operators, will also be based at this new office and will expand to include support personnel for Bombardier’s Learjet, Challenger and Global business jet operators. Bombardier’s office in Shanghai adds to its existing presence in China,
which includes a Bombardier Business Aircraft sales team, based in Beijing, under the leadership of Michael Han, regional vice president, Sales, China, and a Bombardier Commercial Aircraft team, based in Shenyang, dedicated to the CSeries and Q400 NextGen aircraft programs. Bombardier has also established parts depots in Beijing and Hong Kong, as well as a Regional Support Office in Hong Kong. In recent months, Bombardier has made a series of announcements concerning the Chinese aviation industry, including the signing of an agreement with COMAC to establish commonalities between C919 and CSeries aircraft. China Express Airlines recently placed a conditional order for six CRJ900 NextGen aircraft with options on an additional five CRJ900 NextGen aircraft.
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that is damaging the engine and causing it to misfire. This will usually be accompanied by a rough-running engine. Failure to repair the misfire quickly will damage the catalytic converters, which will cost a lot more for repair. If you go to AirCare with your check engine lamp on and your car is 1998 and newer, the vehicle will fail the AirCare test. Save money and have the problem fixed first. When the Check Engine lamp comes on it is rarely associated with low engine oil or low coolant. However, it is wise to check these fluids just in case they are low. Some Check Engine lights show only an orange outline, whereas others show only letters. When the Check Engine lamp is on, it is important to get a diagnosis as soon as possible. Some items are more critical to repair than others, for example, engine misfires. Other items can be left if your budget doesn’t allow for repairs right away, but it is best to know the urgency and the consequence of not doing those repairs immediately. Bernie Pawlik is the owner of Pawlik Automotive on Southwest Marine Drive, Vancouver. He can be contacted at 604-327-7112.
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As our community continues to grow, we know Richmond Hospital will need to grow too. The Board of Directors of Richmond Hospital Foundation are committed to helping provide excellent healthcare RIGHT here for our community. Natalie Meixner, President & CEO of Richmond Hospital Foundation is pleased to introduce the recently elected Board of Directors for 2012. Kush Panatch – Chair Principal & Owner Centro Development Ltd.
Doug Johnson – Member at Large Partner and Senior Vice President Ernst & Young
Colleen Chambers – Vice Chair Manager, US Business Development Toronto Stock Exchange & TSX Venture Exchange
Paul Oei – Member at Large Managing Director Desjardins Financial Security
Matt Ilich – Treasurer & Chair, Finance Macquarie Private Wealth Inc. W. N. (Bill) Jaffe – Past Chair Portfolio Manager & Vice President The Jaffe Wealth Management Team RBC Dominion Securities Inc. Ralph May – Chair, Governance Lawyer and Partner Campbell, Froh, May & Rice
Kim Schuss Dorset Realty Group Canada Ltd. Kyle Shury Principal and Owner Platform Properties Ltd.
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Susan Wannamaker (ex-officio) Chief Operating Officer Richmond Hospital
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A YVR good-news story Dear Editor: I am semi-retired from a lengthy career in Richmond’s air carrier industry and am currently working part-time in customer service at YVR. I’m writing to share with your readers a most fortuitous recovery of my personal property, which was inadvertently left in the Domestic Terminal Building (DTB) last month. On Tuesday March 20, I arrived at DTB just after 7:30am to begin my 8am shift. En route to the Info Counter to collect items needed for my work stint, I stopped to use the public restroom on Level Two near the West Jet baggage service office before proceeding up the escalator to Level
Three. Once off the escalator instead of going directly to the Info Counter, I took a few moments to check out where I’d be working that day. When I finally arrived at the DTB Info Counter, the co-worker there told me that my belt-pouch had just been turned into that location. I did not even realize that I had failed to take it with me when leaving the restroom just minutes before. Evidently someone had found this item, which contained my eyeglasses along with wallet having numerous plastic cards, driver’s licence, etc. The person who found the belt pouch had passed it along to one of the terrific Green Coats on Level Two, who at
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once brought it to the Info Counter upstairs. Much to my relief, everything was intact. To say that I’m grateful beyond words is a classic understatement. Sadly, I do not know the names of either finder or Green Coat person. If by chance those individuals happen to see this edition of SkyTalk, I would like them to know that they have my deepest appreciation for their kind and swift actions. Through their actions they have reinforced my faith in the basic decency of humanity and I will continue to personally uphold/practise that even more fervently in all my dealings. Jerry Pickard
By Peter Kutney April is well known for the arrival of spring in B.C., and it is also time for the annual tax-filing ritual. If you owe tax, you must file your 2011 return before midnight on April 30, 2012 or risk unnecessary penalties. This means that now is the time to look into ways to lighten your tax burden. No one wants to pay more tax, than necessary, so here are a few tips to lighten your tax burden this year. Claim home office expenses. If you have an office in your home, (and a small business that you operate from there) you can claim a portion of your home office
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Newest member of Boeing 747 family approved to serve 200 airports globally Less than six months after entering service, Boeing’s 747-8, the newest member of its 747 family of aircraft, has been approved for operations at 200 airports around the world. To date, 63 airports worldwide receive flights from 14 in-service 747-8 Freighters operated by five carriers. The approvals confirm that the 747-8 can operate safely within an airport environment, accounting for regulatory requirements, clearances, pavement loading and parking requirements. London Heathrow Airport is the 200th airport to receive regulatory approval for 747-8 operations.
“No one knows the 747-8 better than the teams at Boeing,” said Sherry Carbary, vice president, Flight Services, Boeing Commercial Aviation Services. “We put that knowledge to work by partnering with airlines, airports and regulators around the globe to ensure that our customers get the ultimate value out of their investment.” The 747-8 family is the only airplane above 400 seats approved to serve more than 60 airports around the world. The 747-8 family is designed to provide airlines with double-digit improvements in fuel burn, operating costs and emissions, while being 30 per cent quieter and adding more capacity.
The Boeing 747-8 landing gear configuration is the same as on earlier 747 versions.
The Boeing 747-8 flight deck.
Airbus starts final assembly of first A350 XWB
The A350 XWB’s all-new Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) fuselage results in lower fuel consumption and easier maintenance. Final assembly of the first A350 XWB is now underway Airbus’ brand new final assembly line in Toulouse, France. This latest step in the A350 XWB’s progress is achieved as Airbus starts joining the 19.7-metre-long centre fuselage with the 21-metre-long front fuselage. This first A350 XWB airframe will be used for the static structural tests that all new aircraft undergo as part of their certification process. The assembly of the first flying A350 XWB, MSN1, will start this summer. The A350 XWB fuselage is made up of three main sections—front, centre and aft (rear). These will be joined together at the first main assembly station along with the nose landing-gear. Once this stage is completed, the fuselage is transferred to another station where the wings and tail sections will be joined. Cabin installation will be carried out simultaneously to the wing-fuselage join up, as well as the ‘power on’of the aircraft
systems. The A350 XWB is Airbus’ all new family of mid-size widebody airliners. These highly efficient aircraft bring together the latest in aerodynamics, design and advanced technologies to provide up to 25 per cent better fuel efficiency and operating costs compared to current aircraft in the same size category. More than 70 per cent of the A350 XWB’s weight-efficient airframe is made from advanced materials combining composites (53 per cent), titanium and advanced aluminium alloys. The aircraft’s all-new Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) fuselage results in lower fuel burn as well as easier maintenance. The A350 XWB family consists of three passenger versions with long-range capability of flying up to 15,580 kilometres. In a typical three-class configuration, the A350-800 will offer 270 seats, while the A350-900 and the A350-1000 will offer 314 and 350 seats, respectively.
The Airbus A350 XWB cabin.
Rear fuselage of the A350 XWB being built.
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Neighbourhood Restaurant Guide Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
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Try something different today for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The following restaurants are at or within five minutes from YVR, and most offer airport employee discounts.
International (Before Security) • Hanami Japanese Restaurant: Dim Sum & Japanese cuisine-Level 3 Departures • Koho Restaurant & Bar: Casual diningLevel 3 Departures • Galiano Bakery & Café: Breakfast, sandwiches & pastries-Level 3 Departures • Burger King: Breakfast, burgers, salads -Level 2 Arrivals & Level 3 Departures • Flying Wedge Pizza: Pizza, salads & soups-Level 3 Departures • Fortune Wok: Asian cuisine – Level 3 Departures • Tim Hortons: Coffee, pastries, sandwiches, soup – Level 2 Arrivals • Toshi Teppanyaki: Japanese cuisine – Level 3 Departures
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Airport South • Airside Café New Management, New Menu (opposite Million Air) 350-5400 Airport Road South, Richmond, BC airsidecafe@gmail.com YVR’s only restaurant with a view ofaircraft maintenance! BREAKFAST & LUNCH MON-FRI: 8am to 4pm Airside Breakfast $4.99 2 eggs, 2 sausages or ham or bacon Airside Lunch from $3.99 Soups * Salads * Burgers & Fries * Sandwiches * Daily Specials. • The Flying Beaver Bar & Grill 4760 Inglis Drive. Located on the water, inside Harbour Air Seaplanes Terminal, near Vancouver Airport South. Incredible location, great food, good service & good value. Open 7 days per week 11am to midnight, weekend breakfast from 9am. (604) 273-0278. • The Sideslip Café #100-5360 Airport Road South. Located at Esso Avitat. Open 6am-10:30am for breakfast and until 3pm for lunch. Serving homemade soups, sandwiches & paninis & daily specials. Fresh baked pastries, organic tea & coffee. Also serving Espresso, Cappuccino, Latte, Chai Tea, Frappuccino, Iced Tea and Fruit Smoothies. Take out & catering. (604) 303 SLIP (7547) • Skyway Restaurant (YVR South Terminal) #118-4440 Cowley Crescent. Breakast, lunch. (604) 231-9822 OVER THE BRIDGE(S) 4 Mr. Pickwick’s Fish & Chips 8620 Granville Street, Vancouver Lunch, dinner, British pub foods & fresh seafood. 11am- 8:30pm. (604) 266-2340 2 Shark Club 10253 St. Edwards Drive, Richmond (next to Sandman Signature Hotel) As the day progresses so does the atmosphere at Shark Club. Come for a casual lunch, happy hour drinks or catch your favourite team on our big screens.
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When the weekend arrives enjoy a nice dinner and then hit the dance floor. 7 Days a week, 11am-2am. (604) 276-2609 5 The Suburban Well Food & Drink #108-5188 Westminster Highway (corner of Westminster & Tiffany) Offering the comforts and convenience of both a coffee shop and a restaurant. The Well feels like your favourite sports bar and trendy lounge all in one. Comfy chairs, lots of televisions and weekly food and drink deals make each day special. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. (604) 244-8500 • The Boathouse Restaurant 8331 River Road, Richmond Lunch, dinner. 11am-10pm. (604) 273-7014 RICHMOND Hotel Restaurants • Best Western Abercorn Inn 9260 Bridgeport Road • Highlander Restaurant: Open for lunch & dinner, serving a variety of high-quality continental and world cuisine. Lunch 10:30am-2pm; dinner 5pm-9:30pm. (604) 270-7576. • Delta Vancouver Airport 1500 Cessna Drive 3 Pier 73 Restaurant: Located behind the hotel and suspended above the Fraser River in the heart of a 138-slip Marina. Great destination for casual lunch meetings, relaxed dinner gatherings, or evening drinks with friends. Kids Menu. Sunday to Thursday 11am-12am. Friday and Saturday 11am-1am (kitchen open until midnight). (604) 968-1178 • The Fairmont Vancouver Airport (at YVR) –3111 Grant McConachie Jetside Bar: Level 3 International Departures – offers a selection of appetizers, snacks, and shared food. (604) 248.3281 Globe@YVR: Award-winning signature restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and featuring a special holiday menu. (604) 248-3281
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River Rock Casino Resort 8811 River Road The Buffet – breakfast 6:30am-10:30am, lunch 11am-2pm, dinner (604) 247-8573 The Buffet at River Rock – 7 mins. by Canada Line to all you can eat buffet, lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch or Breakfast $14.95. Newly renovated, The Buffet at River Rock highlights fresh local produce & offers culturally diverse & traditionally inspired dishes with complimentary selected beverages. (604) 247-8900 • Sandman Signature Hotel 10251 St Edwards Drive Denny’s – breakfast, lunch, dinner. (604) 276-2853 Chop Steak Fish Bar – casual dining. (604) 276-1180 • Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel 7551 Westminster Highway • Harold’s Bistro & Bar – breakfast, lunch, dinner. Full menu of contemporary cuisine, wide selection of award-winning B.C. wines, beers on tap and spirits. Open 6:30am-11pm. (604) 233-3969
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MAIN TERMINALS Domestic (Before Security) • Starbucks: Coffee, pastries, sandwichesLevel 3 Departures • A&W: Breakfast served daily – Bacon ‘n Egger with real bacon and real eggs, hash browns, French Toast. Also, hamburgers, fries, beverages, including A&W’s famous root beer. Open 5am-10pm. Level 3 Departures. • Harvey’s: Breakfast, burgers -Level 3 Departures • Jugo Juice: Juice, smoothies, wraps & paninis – Level 3 Departures • Subway: Sandwiches, salads & wrapsLevel 3 Departures • Swiss Chalet: Rotisserie chicken-Level 2 Arrivals • Tim Hortons: Coffee, pastries, sandwiches, soups-Level 2 Arrivals & Level 3 Departures • Toshi Teppanyaki: Japanese cuisine – Level 3 Departures • White Spot: Burgers, fresh salads, pastas, rice bowls, stir-fries, entrées from the grill and desserts—Level 3 Departures. • Wok ‘N Roll: Chinese & Japanese cuisine – Level 3 Departures
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Lunch • Brunch • Dinner Casual Dining @ VanDusen Garden
Truffles Fine Foods Garden Café Our new location is proudly situated inside the recently completed Visitor’s Centre at VanDusen Botanical Garden, surrounded by both domestic and exotic flora, and frequented by researchers and amateurs alike.
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Sangiovese grapes in the Montalcino region of Tuscany.
Sangiovese Sangiovese (san-jo-veh-zeh) is a red Italian wine grape variety whose name derives from the Latin sanguis Jovis, “the blood of Jove.” This grape varietal is native to Italy and grown in many parts of the country. In fact, it is the most widely planted red grape in Italy. The fruit is slow to mature and late-ripening. With relatively thin skins, it has a tendency to rot in dampness. Sangiovese vineyards with limestone soil seem to produce wines with more forceful aromas. The best known expression of Sangiovese is from Tuscany, where it forms 85 per cent of the blend in Chianti Classico wines. Chianti wines, which follow a different, less expensive and less laborious method of production, have a much lower proportion of Sangiovese, normally about 70 per cent. Outside of Italy, Sangiovese has
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CarTalk CarTalk Porsche 911 Named 2012 World Performance Car
Porsche 911 Carrera—brand new design, longer wheelbase and engine that consumes less fuel but delivers more power. The seventh-generation Porsche 911 has been named the 2012 World Performance Car. T The World Performance Car honour is awarded each year by an international jury panel comprised of 66 top-level automotive journalists from 25 countries around the world. Jury members are appointed by the World Car Steering Committee on the basis of their expertise, experience, credibility and influence. Each juror typically drives and evaluates new vehicles on a regular basis as part of his or her professional work. “We are honoured that the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S was chosen by this distinguished group of jurors as the 2012 World Performance Car,” said Detlev von Platen, president and CEO of Porsche Cars North America. “For just the seventh time in almost 50 years the iconic 911 has been revised to the point of being a new-generation, and winning this award from a global team of world-class journalists is excellent validation for the work and dedication of everyone at Porsche.” Lower, wider, longer, more powerful and more efficient than its predecessor, the all-new 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera has been refined from the ground up. Delivering 350- and 400-horsepower, respectively, the 3.4-litre 911 Carrera and 3.8-litre Carrera S boxer engines are available with a seven-speed manual gearbox or the seven-speed dual-clutch Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) automatic. When fitted with the Sport Chrono PDK, the Carrera can accelerate from zero to ninety-six kilometres per hour in 4.3 seconds, while the manual version of the Carrera S reaches ninety-six kilometres per hour in 4.5 seconds and reaches a toptrack-speed of 304 kilometres per hour. Inside the cabin of the new 911, numerous comfort, convenience and ergonomic features create an environment that allows drivers to fully focus on the road ahead, while also appreciating new available audio and communications systems by companies like Bose and Burmester. Both driver and passenger benefit from almost 2.54-centimetres more front leg room for increased comfort. And an elevated centre console allows for faster shifts. The 2012 Carrera has a base Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $93,700. The 911 Carrera S has a base MSRP price of $110,000.
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New powertrain, technology and amenities Subaru has introduced its revamped 2013 Subaru Legacy, which includes revised styling, chassis enhancements and new amenities and audio capabilities. The 2013 Subaru Legacy features a restyled front end for a sportier appearance, including new headlights, grille and front bumper. For added safety, the 2013 Legacy adds a new Brake Override system and an air bag deployment signals fuel cutoff. Under the hood, 2013 Legacy 2.5i models debut a new double-overhead camshaft (DOHC) 2.5-litre Subaru Boxer engine for increased performance and fuel efficiency. The 2013 Legacy 2.5i offers a choice between a standard six-speed manual transmission and the second-generation Lineartronic CVT (continuously variable transmission). The second-generation Lineartronic CVT offers more responsive and quieter operation compared to the transmission it replaces. Unlike a conventional automatic transmission that uses fixed gear ratios, a CVT provides infinite variability between the lowest and highest available ratios with no discernible steps or shifts. The CVT continuously and smoothly adapts to performance demand, helping to keep the engine in its most efficient operating range. Models with the CVT also feature a sixspeed manual mode with steering wheel paddle shifters, which allow the driver to control the transmission via six pre-set ratios. The 2013 Legacy 3.6R Limited continues to be offered with a 256-horsepower 3.6-litre six-cylinder Subaru Boxer engine and five-speed Electronic Direct Control Automatic Transmission with Manual Mode (5EAT). Subaru projects that the 2013 Legacy 2.5i with the Lineartronic CVT will achieve even greater fuel efficiency than the outgo-
ing model. Legacy models equipped with the Lineartronic CVT are able to travel over 1,000 kilometres per tank, delivering fuel efficiency equivalent to comparable two-wheel-drive sedans. EyeSight Driver-Assist system The 2013 Legacy (and Outback) models debut Subaru’s new EyeSight driverassist system, which integrates Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-Collision Braking and Vehicle Lane Departure Warning. This new technology, which uses a stereo camera design developed by Subaru to provide a detection angle wider than that of radarbased systems, can detect obstacles in front of the car and limit potential damage in an impact. Four trim levels The 2013 Subaru Legacy 2.5i is available in four trim levels—Entry, Convenience, Touring and Limited Packages, while the Legacy 3.6R Limited will feature the optional brand new EyeSight driver assistance system. The entry 2.5i features a long roster of standard features The Legacy, like all Subaru models, has consistently earned top scores in government and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash tests. To help drivers avoid a collision, the Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) system combines stability and traction control functions, working to augment the AWD torque distribution, engine output and brakes at each wheel to help keep the vehicle on course. In addition, an advanced 4-wheel disc Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) integrates Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) to automatically adjust front/rear braking pressure, while Brake Assist provides greater force in sudden panic situations. Contact Richmond Subaru at 604-2730333 to book a test drive.
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• Back Massage • Face Waxing • Eyebrow Tinting • Pedicure
Full Body Massage Only $38
604-321-8296
(all services are non-sexual)
Open everyday 9:30am-9pm 8148 Cambie Street at Marine Drive Station
(Only 10 mins. from YVR Station, 15 mins. from Waterfront Station)
PROPERTY FOR SALE
PRIVATE SALE
Completely renovated 2 BR corner unit in concrete bldg. West Richmond location, 10 minutes from the airport, 850 sq ft, close to schools and all amenities. $315,000.00
604 – 551 – 2519 (No Agents Please)
EMPLOYMENT WANTED
VOLUNTEERS WANTED
Team Member Looking For A Team
Do You Love Cars?
I am a stakeholder-focused team player looking to join a team at YVR. I enjoy working in the airport environment and would like to work with you. I have a diverse set of skills including proven background in Sales and Marketing and a decade of experience in the media in TV production and social media skills that understand the process of “engaging the customer”. I have a current RAIC and AVOP and bring a mature and engaged attitude to anything I do. How can I help you? You may contact me at 2012yvr@gmail.com
Volunteers Needed for Two 2012 Auto Shows: Vancouver All British Classic Car Show at the VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver Saturday May 19, 2012. EuroClassic Car Show at the Richmond Oval, 6111 River Rd, Richmond Sunday August 5, 2012.
Contact pstewart@westerndriver.com
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Name that Aircraft
Send the correct name of this aircraft (make and model) and you could win a
$50 Gift Certificate for Cravings Restaurant. Send your answer by: Email jstewart@westerndriver.com; Fax (604) 736-6750; Mail 306-5400 Airport Road South, Richmond, BC V7B 1B4.
A draw will be made from all correct entries received by April 30, 2012. The winner’s name will be published in the May edition of SkyTalk and at www.skytalkonline.
Susan Jobity P-51 Mustang
Last month’s winner: Answer:
This American-built fighter, a speedy and versatile aircraft, was originally produced for the British Royal Air Force in World War II and later became a favourite of post-war high performance racers and the inspiration for an another American icon, the Ford Mustang.
VACATION RENTALS
MEXICO VACATION PROPERTY FOR RENT
ACROSS 1 Comply 5 Porgies (fish) 10 The moon 14 Avatar of Vishnu 15 Island in central Hawaii 16 A blue dye 17 Blushing 19 Type of salmon 20 To the stern 21 A short stroke in golf 22 Nerve cell 24 Type of palm tree 25 An aperture or hole 26 Site of a Civil War battle (1862) 29 Ancient Greek marketplaces 30 Silk-cotton tree 31 Breathing laboriously 32 Gesture of agreement 35 Employee Stock Ownership Plan 36 Belief or doctrine 37 An upright in house construction 38 Words Per Minute 39 Classifies or categorizes 40 A Bantu language of southern Tanzania 41 Study of the properties of light 43 Abounding in trees 44 West Indian cherry 46 Extremely dry (champagne) 47 Cat sounds 48 Hard fat of mutton 49 One of several small bones in the chest 52 Sea eagles 53 Classical musical theater (2 words) 56 Soft creamy white cheese 57 Intended 58 Confederate 59 Afflicts 60 Our planet 61 Golf ball supports.
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DOWN 1 Whale 2 Vomit (slang) 3 Send forth 4 An edible tuber 5 Slump 6 Major division in a long poem 7 Item 8 Skillet 9 Guidepost 10 A blank space 11 Lacking direction or goals 12 Another name for Japan 13 On or with 18 Ghost 23 Spooky 24 Clip-____ 25 Monsters
VOLUNTEERS WANTED Volunteer Opportunities ABFM 2012 BRITISH CLASSIC CAR SHOW
26 Distort 27 Fastener 28 Japanese morning glory (2 words) 29 Parental sisters 31 Genus of perches (fish) 33 Not yours 34 Normandy invasion day 37 Study intensively or cram 39 Put away 40 Oral cavity 42 Genres 43 Garland 44 Marine parasitic protozoa 45 Wispy white clouds 46 Ruined by overcooking 48 Scorch 49 Dominate 50 Small island 51 Governors in the Ottoman Empire 54 A leguminous plant 55 A cereal grain.
Answers – March 2012
May 18 & 19, 2012 VanDusen Garden, Vancouver Rent a family vacation home by the beach in the picturesque fishing village of Sayulita, Mexico. Located just 45 minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta airport, Sayulita’s blend of beaches, shops, restaurants & activities makes it the perfect destination for a Mexican Vacation. The home has 3 bedrooms with private bathrooms and sleeps up to 8 people. Great for a family or group of friends. The house is in a complex with other vacation homes and has a shared pool and beachfront courtyard. You can rent the whole house or individual rooms. ••• Rental rates are as follows: High Season (Nov.1 to May 31) Entire House: Daily $150; Weekly $875; Monthly $3,000 Individual Rooms: Daily $75; Weekly $450; Monthly $1,500 ••• Low Season (Jun.1 to Oct. 31) Entire House: Daily $100; Weekly $525; Monthly $1,500 Individual Rooms: $50; Weekly $275; Monthly $750
For further details, photos and reservations, please contact Richard (250) 924-8479; richardgraham@shaw.ca
Volunteers are essential to the success of the annual ABFM enabling us to produce a top-notch event for the enjoyment of classic car owners and enthusiasts. Volunteers are needed to assist with all aspects of show production. If you would like to contribute your valuable time and energy in any of the following areas, please contact us. • Set-up and tear-down • Field Crew Marshalling • Registration • Ticket Entrance • Parking & Traffic Control • Hospitality Meet & Greet • Security • Administration
Olde British Car Society • 604.644.9067 Email: pstewart@westerndriver.com Website: www.westerndriver.com
ACCOMMODATION for RENT One and Two Bedroom apartments With balcony, ht, hw, cable, parking, storage locker and elevator. Coin laundry on each floor. Steps to transit, schools and shops. 10 minutes to YVR. Very quiet building. No pets, no smoking. Lease from $925 per month.
604-241-3772
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