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Vancouver International Airport (YVR) will soon have the best view of Canada—from the air!

The Airport Authority is creating a shared photo gallery of images collected from across Canada taken in-flight—an interesting way to dress up its facilities and tell the visual story

of our expansive and incredible country from high above.

These images will live on the temporary walls of the Domestic Terminal’s A and B Piers, currently undergoing renovation to add gates, expand seating areas and improve passenger amenities.

This ever-changing gallery

will also live online at yvr.ca/ YVRCanada.

Participating in the Canada from the Air photo gallery is easy. Next time you are travelling to or from a Canadian destination

via YVR, snap an in-flight photo.

Then share it via Twitter or email so it can be posted online and shared on the Domestic Terminal’s live gallery walls.

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More shopping options for U.S. travellers Travellers headed to the U.S. from YVR are now able to purchase goods of up to $200 in the airport’s after-security area before their flight, thanks to a new agreement between Vancouver Airport Authority and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP).

The new agreement increases the maximum value of each individual retail item sold in the airport’s U.S. postsecurity departures area from $100 to $200.

By the end of 2013, the purchase limit per item will reach $400, making it possible for retailers to stock higher-value merchandise,

Signing the U.S.-Canada shopping agreement are representatives from USCBP, Vancouver Airport Authority and business partners. Clockwise from top left, Officer Gonzalez, USCBP; Officer Zumpano, USCBP; Jim Boyle, general manager, Hudson Group; Mikel Walker, general manager, HMSHost; Kristen Neal, manager, Absolute Spa; Susan Steine, director of commercial services, Airport Authority; and Freda Cheung, CEO, Canada, World Duty Free.

such as cameras and tablets, for purchase by U.S.-bound travellers.

More than 10 years in the making, the Airport Authority championed the purchase

increase, working closely with USCBP and retail operators.

“We are always working to match our retail and service options to our customers’ needs,” said Susan Stiene, director of commercial services for the Airport Authority.

“We are proud of our partnership with USCBP and our business partners to develop this program and believe passengers will truly benefit from it.”

After successful implementation at YVR, this new agreement will roll out in other Canadian airports with U.S. preclearance.

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Air China will increase the number of scheduled flights operated from Vancouver to Beijing, China from 7 to 11 flights per week.

The new flights are scheduled to begin on May 17, 2013.

The new flight, CA 998 will depart Vancouver on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays at 10am, arriving into Beijing Capital Airport at 12:25pm, the following day.

The returning flight, CA 997, will depart Beijing at noon, every Tuesday, Thursday,

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“The additional nonstop morning departures are expected to be extremely popular with the travelling public,” said Xu Junhong (John), Air China’s general manager in Vancouver.

“The early afternoon arrival time into our hub at Beijing’s Capital Airport allows for convenient connections to more than 90 domestic destinations in China, as well as more than 40 international destinations.”

Xu further stated that

Air China lounge (next to the bamboo, top left) at Terminal 3 of Beijing Capital International Airport, the airline’s main hub.

the ongoing encouragement received from B.C.’s provincial government, the Airport Authority and other tourism stakeholders

across Canada helped to cement the decision to expand Air China’s Vancouver-Beijing flights.

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Airport Services A taste of France on offer at Brioche Doreé

YVR felt more like the romantic streets of Paris, recently, when Brioche Doreé held its grand opening in the Domestic Terminal’s C Pier.

Travellers and airport employees sampled fresh croissants, delicious pastries and hot beverages, while a trio of live musicians provided a distinctly French soundtrack for the event.

The café not only offers fresh pastries, daily housemade sandwiches, pizza and a score of delicious drinks, but also serves beer

and wine at the attached bar.

Operating hours are 5am to 11pm daily.

Brioche Doreé is a retail chain operating in major airports all across North

America and can be found at Gate 25/26 on C Pier at Domestic Departures.

For information on Brioche Doreé, visit Shopping, Dining & Services section of yvr.ca.

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Congratulations to Special Olympics Team Canada The terminal was awash in a sea of red pride when Team Canada arrived at YVR to depart for the 2013 Pyeongchang Special Olympics Winter Games in South Korea.

United for the first time as a group the day before departure, the Canadian team consisted of 102 athletes and 39 coaches, mission and support staff who went on the trip of a lifetime to compete in the world competition, held from January 29 to February 5, 2013.

Canada’s Chef de Mission Jennifer Campbell spoke about the importance of the Special Olympics and how the athletes benefit from their involvement.

“Sport challenges us, helps self-esteem. You grow and develop. That’s what we try and achieve through our sport programs for people with intellectual

disabilities. These athletes are doing things they never thought they would be able to do or their families never thought they would be able to do. This opportunity and representing Canada, I think is a pretty awesome experience for these guys.”

Special Olympics is a worldwide organization that includes 130 countries and has more than 3,000 athletes competing in seven sports for The Games.

Nationwide, 35, 000 Canadian athletes participate in the program.

“We’re ocean to ocean to ocean,” Campbell said.

Canada competed in six of the seven sports: speedskating, figure skating, floor hockey, alpine ski, cross-country ski and snowshoe.

As at press time, the Canadian medal count was 38 gold, 33 silver and 18 bronze.

For more information, visit the Special Olympics Canada website at specialolympics.ca or follow Special Olympics Canada on Twitter @ SpecialOCanada.

Building a big picture with YVR’s nationally inspired art installation. “All you mountains, reach for the sky”—an in-flight photo submitted for YVR’s Canada gallery.

The Canada from the Air photo gallery is a great way to share all those spectacular photos you take while in flight. Budding photographers can display their handiwork to be seen by the hundreds of thousands of passengers travelling domestically in and out of YVR.

If you submit via Twitter, please include the #YVRCANADA hashtag and tweet it to @yvrairport.

To submit via email, attach your photos and send a message to canadafromtheair@yvr.ca.

Be sure to mention where the photo was taken.

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Ideas take flight at community open house

Located at the end of South Runway off of Russ Baker Way, Flight Path Park is a favourite gathering place for Sea Island neighbours, plane-spotters, airport employees and visitors. With this in mind, Vancouver Airport Authority is exploring ways to enhance this park site in 2013.

On February 2, the Airport Authority organized a community open house to gather ideas for park improvements from its neighbours. To date, many great ideas have been supplied by email and during the open house. This

feedback will help direct the Airport Authority as it develops concepts for Flight Path Park upgrades.

A second community open house is scheduled for Saturday, March 9 at The Spirit of Haida Gwaii: Jade Canoe sculpture to present the concepts designed in response to initial community ideas. Attendees will have the opportunity to provide feedback, which will help refine the final design.

Construction is set to begin in late spring, with project completion expected by late fall.

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Flight Path Park, located at the end of the airport’s South Runway, provides the perfect spot for plane spotting.

welcomes all feedback on this project, as well as ideas for a proposed park site at the east end of the North

Runway.

Stay up-to-date with this project through the airport’s website at yvr.ca/

flightpathpark or provide feedback via email to Community_Relations@ yvr.ca.

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Air Canada’s international network receives Four-Star ranking Air Canada has become the only international network carrier in North America to receive a FourStar ranking according to independent U.K. research firm Skytrax.

The much-coveted rating is considered an airline industry benchmark and is based on detailed, independently conducted quality analysis by Skytrax across more than 800 different areas of airport and onboard product and service delivery.

“This coveted FourStar ranking reflects the professionalism and skill of Air Canada’s employees in taking care of our customers and delivering an award winning product that continues to set industry standards,” said Calin Rovinescu, Air Canada president and CEO. “This is a proud achievement for Air Canada’s airport and onboard product and service delivery teams

Air Traffic that we will strive to improve upon as we continue to build one of the world’s best airlines.”

Last year, in a worldwide Skytrax survey of more than 18-million airline passengers, Air Canada was ranked “Best International Airline in North America” for the third consecutive year.

More information on the Skytrax Airline Star Ranking is available at airlinequality.com.

China Airlines retrofits B747-400 for Vancouver-Taipei route

China Airlines began a cabin refurbishment program on nine of its B747-400 aircraft at a cost of more than US$100million in the first quarter of 2011, and last month the airline hosted an event at YVR to showcase one of the newly retrofitted aircraft.

The refurbished Boeing 747-400 was outfitted with brand new, ergonomically designed seats in both economy and business

class.

The new salmonpink hued cabin interior colour was selected for its visually calming effect and to create a light and spacious atmosphere.

There are 319 economy class seats in China Airlines B747-400 and each has been outfitted with a 22.8-centimetre personal video screen monitor and a six-way adjustable headrest.

In business class,

there are 70 seats on two decks—upper and lower—and each seat has a 38-centimetre video screen.

All seats in both economy and business classes have a USB port to charge laptops and smart phones. Passengers may select from 110 complimentary movies, with headsets also provided at no charge in all cabins.

There is more storage

space in overhead bins, as well as framed artwork in all cabins.

The retrofitted B747400 will used for the Vancouver-Taipei route, departing YVR daily at 12am and arriving at 6am Taipei time.

China Airlines also flies to Bangkok from Vancouver three times daily.

More information at china-airlines.com.

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A US Airways (formerly America West) Airbus A320 aircraft approaches landing at YVR.

A merger of US Airways and American Airlines is imminent, according to a Reuters report.

The two airlines are said to be in the final stages of negotiating the merger, with the final price and management structure of what could become the world’s biggest airline.

The report indicated that negotiations are

ongoing, but significant progress has been made towards getting a deal done.

Last month, US Airways announced a tentative agreement with the Association of Flight Attendants that would provide pay raises and job protections for the airline’s 6,800 flight attendants.

If approved, the

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Airline News

Friday, March 8, 2013 | Noon – 2pm

Wheels Up The tribute retirement luncheon honouring Larry Berg

After 20 years, more than 300 million passengers, and five million take-offs and landings, Larry Berg is retiring from YVR. As President and CEO for the past 15 years, Larry’s commitment to our community, province and country is reflected in the pride we take in YVR and its well-earned reputation as one of the world’s truly great airports.

Larry Berg President and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority

On Friday, March 8, join us as we recognize and celebrate Larry’s contribution, and thank him for his business and community leadership.

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American Airlines unveiled a new and updated look for the first time in more than 40 years.

Even while it moves to complete a merger with US Airways, American Airlines unveiled a new logo and exterior for its planes last month, including its Flagship Boeing 777-300ER aircraft that started service with the airline on January 31. American plans to continue taking delivery of new planes this year as part of its historic orders for 550 new aircraft.

The unveiling of the new logo and livery is the latest step forward in the airline’s ongoing journey toward providing a more modern travel experience for its customers.

“Our new logo and livery are designed to reflect the passion for progress and the soaring spirit, which is uniquely American,” said Virasb Vahidi, American’s senior vice president and chief commercial officer. “Our core colours— red, white and blue—have been updated to reflect a more vibrant and welcoming spirit. The new tail, with stripes flying proudly, is a bold reflection of American’s origin and name. And our new flight symbol, an updated eagle, incorporates the many icons that people have come to associate with American, including the ‘A’ and the star.”

American Airlines early liveries varied widely but a common livery, featuring an eagle painted on the fuselage, was adopted in the 1930s.

Throughout its history, American has been the only major U.S. airline to leave most of its aircraft surfaces unpainted, but as it prepares to take delivery of hundreds of new, lighter aircraft featuring composite materials that must be painted, the polished metal look will no longer be an option. Silver mica paint was chosen as a way to maintain the airline’s silver heritage, yet progress with a clean new look.

Biofuel tested in flight by NRC reveals reduction in emissions

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The T-33 tailed the Falcon 20, which was powered by 100 per cent unblended biofuel, to collect information on the emissions generated by the biofuel. Photo: courtesy NRC.

Results from the world’s first civil flight powered by 100 per cent biofuel released by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) show that the biofuel used in NRC’s test flight is cleaner than, and as efficient as, conventional aviation fuel.

NRC flew the first civil jet, powered by 100 per cent unblended biofuel, on October 29, 2012, achieving a milestone for the aviation industry. The Falcon 20 jet flew on biofuel at 9,144 metres, similar to regular commercial aircraft altitude. A second aircraft, the T-33, tailed the Falcon in flight and measured engine emissions.

Information collected inflight and analyzed by a team of experts revealed a 50 per cent reduction in aerosol emissions

when using biofuel compared to conventional fuel.

Additional tests performed on a static engine showed a reduction of up to 25 per cent in particles, and up to 49 per cent reduction in black carbon emissions, compared to conventional fuel.

The tests showed a comparable engine performance, but an improvement of 1.5 per cent in fuel consumption during the steady state operations.

The jet’s engines required no modification as the biofuel tested in-flight meets the specifications of petroleum-based fuels.

“We are pleased with these positive results,” said John McDougall, president of the National Research Council of Canada. “The flight went

smoothly and the data collected enables us to better understand the impact of biofuel on the environment.”

The biofuel used for the flight was transformed by Applied Research Associates and Chevron Lummus Global, using oilseed crops commercialized by Agrisoma Bioscience.

This aviation initiative is funded by the Government of Canada’s Clean Transportation Initiative and the Green Aviation Research and Development Network.

The NRC will continue to work with its partners to bring this energy solution to market.

“The final product will be a sustainable option for reducing aviation emissions,” said McDougall.

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By Dr. Amy Nunrha, DMD This monthly Health & Wellness column features medical, dental and health information from a variety of trained professionals. Send us a question that you would like answered on any of these areas of health and wellness.

Clear answers about clear braces

By Dr. Amy Nunrha, DMD • Vancouver Airport Dental Centre

How long is the period of treatment?

This depends on the severity of the case

What do the aligners look like?

The aligners are made of a clear, smooth, strong medical grade BPA-free plastic that is virtually invisible when worn. They are custom-made for a better fit to move teeth.

The aligners look similar to teeth-whitening trays.

They are horseshoeshaped and fit snugly over your teeth without touching your gums.

and the amount of tooth movement required. The average time is about nine months.

Is it painful to wear the aligners?

Some people will experience temporary discomfort for a few days when they start wearing a new set of aligner trays. This is normal and is typically described as a feeling of pressure.

It is also a sign that the

How do the aligners move teeth?

Like bands, brackets and arch wires in traditional metal braces, the aligners move teeth through the appropriate placement of

aligners are working and that your teeth are moving.

Similarly, people will sometimes feel pressure on their teeth with traditional metal braces.

How often must I wear the aligners?

For the best and quickest results, wear your aligners all day, except when eating, brushing or flossing.

What is the best way to clean the aligners?

The aligners can be cleaned by brushing and rinsing them in lukewarm water.

Will wearing the aligners affect my speech?

Similar to other orthodontic treatments, the aligners may temporarily affect the speech of some people, and that may include a slight lisp for a day or two. However, as your tongue gets used to having the aligners in your mouth, any lisp caused by the aligners should disappear.

Are there restrictions on what I can eat during treatment?

No. You may eat and drink whatever you want, but you must remove the aligners while eating and/or drinking. Unlike undergoing traditional treatment using wires and brackets, you can continue with your usual diet and you do not need to worry about food getting stuck in your wires and brackets.

It is also important that you brush your teeth after each meal and prior to re-inserting your aligners to maintain fresh breath and proper hygiene.

Are there health benefits to having a straighter smile or is the benefit purely cosmetic?

Having straight teeth is definitely beneficial to the overall health of your teeth and gums. When teeth are properly aligned there is less risk of tooth decay, it is easier for you to keep your teeth clean and there are fewer problems with your bite (occlusion). In addition, when teeth are properly aligned, it helps the gums fit more securely around the teeth, aiding the prevention of potential periodontal problems, which can result from teeth that are crowded or too widely spaced.

What are the benefits of aligner treatment versus traditional metal braces?

The primary benefits of aligner treatment are the minimal impact on your everyday life: The aligners are clear so you can straighten your teeth without anyone knowing.

The aligners are removable so you can eat, drink, brush and floss normally. You won’t be struggling to brush and floss in between brackets and wires, which can be time-consuming.

The aligners are more comfortable. There are no metal brackets or wires to irritate your gums or cheeks.

Your dental appointments will be shorter as there are no wires to tighten and/or change, which means you spend less time in the dentist’s chair getting adjustments.

Using computer technology, aligner treatment allows you to view your own virtual treatment plan before you start, so you can see how your straightened teeth will look when your treatment is complete.

How much do the aligners cost? Will my dental insurance cover it?

Cost is always a big question for anyone considering dental work.

Cost depends on how extensive the dental issues are that you want corrected, whether your case is simple or complex and how long your treatment plan will last.

These are questions that can be answered during an initial non-obligation consultation appointment

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with your dentist. At the Vancouver Airport Dental Centre, aligner treatment starts in the ballpark of $1,500 and up. If you have a dental plan with orthodontic (straightening the teeth) coverage, the aligner treatment should be covered to the same extent as conventional braces. If you are unsure whether your dental plan covers orthodontics, the Vancouver Airport Dental Centre office will be happy to help you find out.

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controlled forces on the teeth. The aligners not only control the forces, but also control the timing of the force application.

At each stage, only certain teeth are allowed to move, and these movements are determined by the treatment plan for that particular stage. As you wear each set of aligner trays, your teeth gently and gradually shift into place.

Aligner treatment can correct crowding, spacing, crossbite, overbite and underbite issues.

I want to straighten my teeth and I have heard of “invisible” or “clear” braces. What are these?

Many people are choosing to straighten their teeth without traditional metal braces. The most common way to do this is by using a series of clear, removable aligner trays to gradually straighten teeth.

3-D computer imaging technology depicts the complete treatment plan from the initial positions of the teeth to the final desired positions. This information is used to create a series of custommade, clear aligner trays.

Each aligner is worn for about two weeks, and then replaced by the next in the series until the final position is achieved.

The most common brand name for these aligners is Invisalign.

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Adventure Travel Company venturing to the final frontier The Adventure Travel Company (ATC) and Space Expedition Corporation (SXC) have introduced a program in Canada that offers individuals an exclusive opportunity to venture into space and be on the cutting edge of travel.

The first space missions are scheduled to launch in early 2014 and has already sold 205 tickets worldwide—two of which were sold in Canada.

ATC is offering three departure options to explore outer space.

Depart from either Cape Canaveral, Florida; Curacao, the Space XC home base in the Caribbean; or the Mojave Desert in California.

The Astronaut Program taking off from one of these departure points is

open to all enthusiasts who want to experience this once-in-a-lifetime adventure and join the select group of Canadians to have travelled to outer space.

The flight will take place in a Lynx spacecraft that fits just the passenger and the pilot in the cockpit.

The trip will begin with a horizontal takeoff from the runway, followed by a powered ascent with a maximum airspeed of mach 2.9. Travellers will reach outer space in four minutes.

Once the spacecraft has reached 58.5-kilometres, the engines will be turned off and the Lynx will coast upwards to 103 kilometres above earth where it will enter low orbit, officially crossing the frontier of space. As

the space craft reaches this maximum height, travellers will see the Earth’s curvature.

Two travel packages are available—the Astronaut package and the VIP package.

The Astronaut package includes airfare from any international airport in Canada to the spaceport of choice, a three-day stay in an all-inclusive five-star hotel, individual mission training and debriefing, an award ceremony, the flight suit and photo/video footage of the trip. Cost: $109,000.

In addition to all of the above, the VIP package— for an additional $33,000— includes an extra training mission, two more days in all-inclusive accommodation and pit passes to the Montreal Grand Prix Formula One

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The Lynx is a suborbital horizontal-takeoff, horizontal-landing rocket-powered spacecraft, which is designed to carry one pilot and one ticketed passenger and will also have the capacity to deliver payloads into space.

race.

ATC, which is owned

by Merit Travel Group, is the sole agency in English Canada to offer space travel with SXC. Once the program begins, daily private

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Personal expenses and additional travel insurance (covered items outside

the space flight) and visa expenses are not included.

For more information on the out-of-this-world trip, visit atcspace.com.

In Memoriam

LAIDMAN, John Richard “Lee”

May 19, 1967 – January 25, 2013

It is with great sadness and grief that the airport community announces the passing of John Richard “Lee” Laidman on January 25, 2013.

Lee will be remembered and greatly missed by the aviation community.

Lee is survived by his Mom Sandi; sisters Lonnie and Cindy; brothers Bill, Larry, Troy, Scott and Mike; as well as many friends. Lee is predeceased by his father Dick Laidman.

Please join family and friends for a celebration of Lee’s life on February 16, 2013 at the Town & Country Inn, 6005 Highway 17 (at Highway 99) Delta, B.C. from 3:00pm until 6:00pm. Telephone: 604-946-4404—special room rate is $95.

In lieu of flowers and gifts, donations to Lee’s mother would be greatly appreciated and can be made at the celebration.

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February 19, 2013

2013 Aviation Leadership Forum River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Road, Richmond, BC The Theme is “Connect, Learn, Lead.”

Speakers include Tony Gugliotta, chairman of the Board of BCIT, senior vice president of marketing & business development, Vancouver Airport Authority. Barb Giraud, creator of the Jaaja Barb’s Home of Angels Foundation, which helps poverty-stricken Uganda children suffering with HIV/AIDS. For more information, visit iata.creed@gmail. com.

March 18-20, 2013 CHC Safety & Quality Summit Westin Bayshore Hotel, 1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver, BC The theme for 2013 is “Improving Safety in Aviation.”

For more information, visit chcsafetyqualitysummit.com.

April 4-5, 2013

Aviall SuperSeminar River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Road, Richmond, BC The SuperSeminar will offer a tradeshow, networking opportunities, meals and more. Registration fee $25—includes breakfast, luncheon, snacks and networking reception. To register or to get more information, visit aviall.com and click SuperSeminars.

April 11, 2013

British Columbia Aviation Council AGM Details TBA. Visit bcaviationcouncil. org.

April 16-18, 2013

NavPath Flight Instructor Refresher Course Kwantlen Polytechnic University, 20901 Langley Bypass, Langley, BC For current, previous and new aviation instructors. Professional development of instructional techniques and renewal of flight instructor rating. Course manager: Bob Leroux—Class 1 flight instructor, pilot examiner and former inspector with Transport Canada.

Cost: $500 + tax. Register by April 2nd and receive a $50 early registration discount. Full course details, along with registration and payment options are available online at navpath.com or info@navpath.com.

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May 12-15, 2013

International Association of Airport Executives Canada FOAM Conference 2013 Saskatoon, SK Details TBA. Visit iaaecanada.org.

May 26, 2013

SOS 5th Annual Children’s Village BC Run/Walk Olympic Oval Plaza, Richmond

July 19-20, 2013 CAVEX 2013 Pitt Meadows Regional Airport, Pitt Meadows, BC Part of Aviation Week 2013 at Pitt Meadows Airport, CAVEX 2013 is a trade show focused on Western Canada’s aviation and aerospace industry featuring Careers, Safety, Maintenance, Operations and Advanced Mountain Flying and Survival. For more information, contact Trevor Sandwell 778-3893750; email huntsman1@live.ca.

August 9-11, 2013

Abbotsford Airshow 2013 Abbotsford Airport, 30440 Liberator Avenue, Abbotsford, BC The 2013 Abbotsford Airshow will celebrate its 51st anniversary. A roster of world-class flying events and onsite displays are being planned. For more information, visit abbotsfordairshow. com.

October 5, 2013

Vancouver Airline & Aviation Collectibles Show Oakridge Centre Mall Auditorium 9am-5pm.

The venue for collectors, buyers, and sellers of all types of airline and aviation collectibles. Whether you collect aircraft slides, photos, diecast aircraft models, display models, aviation books, mags, barf bags, schedules, inflight magazines, playing cards, pins or aviation DVDs, you’re probably going to be able to find these and more at the show. For more information, visit VancouverAviationShow.com.

October 15-16, 2013

United Airlines merged with Continental Airlines in 2011 and replaced its original tulip logo with Continental’s globe as well as its aircraft livery.

United Airlines exceeded its 80 per cent on-time arrival domestic and international performance goals last month and rewarded its eligible employees with a $100 on-time bonus to recognize this performance.

Despite challenging weather conditions across the system, the airline ended January 2013 with an 82.8 per cent domestic on-time arrival rate, and an 80.5 percent international on-time rate, resulting

in the best combined domestic and international performance for the month in 10 years.

The on-time arrival rates are based on flights arriving within 14 minutes of scheduled arrival time.

“This is a tremendous start to the year for my co-workers and I want to thank them for delivering great operational performance for our customers,” said Jeff Smisek, United’s chairman, president and

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No more penny for your thoughts Canada said goodbye to the penny this month, following the decision in the federal government’s Economic Action Plan 2012 to phase out the coin from Canada’s monetary system.

The decision to phase out the penny was due to its rising cost of production relative to face value—it cost 1.6 cents to make each penny—the increased accumulation of pennies

by Canadians in their households, environmental considerations and the significant handling costs the penny imposes on retailers, financial institutions and the economy in general.

As of February 4, 2013

the Royal Canadian Mint stopped distribution of pennies, with an estimated savings for taxpayers estimated at $11-million a year.

This phase-out of the penny will have no impact on payments made by cheque or electronic transactions—only cash transactions will be affected. Businesses will round out cash transactions using a Government of

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Canada guideline that has been used successfully by other countries.

Moreover, pennies can still be used in cash transactions indefinitely with businesses that choose to accept them.

The Canadian penny got a tribute from Google as the search giant transformed its logo to mark the coin’s last day on February 4.

From there, businesses can hand them over to banks, which can pass them on to the Canadian Mint.

After the Mint, the lowly penny’s last ride will be to a foundry, which will melt them down and recycle the metal.

Rounding Guidelines As pennies exit circulation, cash payments or transactions only will need to be rounded, either up or down, to the nearest five-cent increment.

Any taxes (e.g. the Goods and Services Tax / Harmonized Sales Tax), as well as any fees or duties should be tabulated prior to rounding

Under this guideline, when pennies are not available, cash transactions

will be rounded as illustrated above.

When to round Only cash transactions require rounding. Cheques and transactions using electronic payments— debit, credit and payments cards—do not need to be rounded, because they can be settled electronically to the exact amount.

For any cash payment, only the final amount (or equivalently, the change owed) should be subject to rounding. Individual items, as well as any duties, fees or taxes, should be tabulated in their exact amount prior to rounding.

The Bank of Canada’s Currency Museum has already taken steps to preserve the penny’s place in Canadian culture. A mural consisting of nearly 16,000 one-cent pieces has been assembled at the museum to commemorate the coin’s history.

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Air New Zealand recognized in global sustainable tourism awards Air New Zealand has been named a finalist in the 2013 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards, which recognize sustainable tourism best practice in businesses and at destinations.

The airline is one of three finalists in the Global Tourism Business category, which recognizes corporate success in conjunction with sustainable tourism principles and practices.

Award applications were received from 46

countries, across all seven continents. Entries were selected by an international panel of judges and assessed against a range of criteria, including delivering social and economic benefits to local people and undertaking environmentally friendly operations. All finalists now undergo an on-site evaluation by an international sustainable tourism expert.

Air New Zealand chief executive officer Christopher Luxon said the airline has a pivotal

role to play in maintaining New Zealand’s clean, green image overseas.

“It is our aim to become the world’s most environmentally sustainable airline and we have worked hard in recent years to implement a wide range of initiatives across the business to achieve this. It’s pleasing to see this commitment recognised at these globally renowned awards.”

Between 2006 and 2011, Air New Zealand achieved a 15 per cent fuel efficiency improvement,

which is the equivalent of more than 140,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually.

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on the Great Walks network, the Air New Zealand Environment Trust which provides financial support to green projects around the country, as well as a 3,000 strong internal Green Team which promotes environmental

sustainability both at work and at home.

The Tourism for Tomorrow Award winners will be announced on April 9, 2013 at the World Travel and Tourism Council’s annual Global Summit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Thank You!

2012 marked the 21st anniversary of YVR for Kids charity event. Quilchena Golf and Country Club hosted a fabulous tournament followed by the gala dinner, silent and live auctions at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel. Shanel Pratap from Global TV hosted the evening with Howard Blank auctioneer. Thank you to all of the volunteers, donors and guests who helped us to reach our goal of raising more than $200,000.

Remember to save the date for the 2013 YVR for Kids fundraiser, Thursday, August 22, 2013. For more information go to www.yvrforkids.com or call 604-271-9143.

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Vietnam increases fees for Visa on Arrival

Hôtel de Glace, a frozen beauty with hot urban style

Quebec’s Ice Hotel takes about a month and a half to build with 60 workers. The structure is built in arches of five metres over rooms, with walls more than 1.2-metres thick on average.

Nha Trang is well known for its beaches and scuba diving and has developed into a popular destination for international tourists.

Vietnam has increased its Visa on Arrival fees, which must be paid by all foreign visitors and Vietnamese holding foreign passports.

The new fee has increased from US$25 to $US45 for a single-entry visa.

The fee must be paid in cash, U.S. dollars or in Vietnamese Dong.

Last month, Quebec’s Hôtel de Glace (Ice Hotel) located near Quebec City, kicked off its 13th season.

Since it first opened in 2001, the hotel has continued to draw tourists from around the globe and is Quebec City’s most

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Built in four phases, this year’s frozen structure features a number of new rooms and activities, as well as a new theme, A Journey to the Centre of Winter, designed to sweep visitors 20,000 leagues away from home.

“Here in Quebec, winter is a wonderful time of year and the Hôtel de Glace gives residents and tourists one more way to make the most of it,” said CEO Jacques Desbois.

“Its décor evolves to offer a new and original experience every year, and even from day to night, making each visit different and unique.”

Visitors will be invited to take part in a special guided tour behind the hotel’s frozen façade to discover the secrets of its construction and visit the ice workshop, where they can make their very own ice glass.

The hotel is open until March 24, 2013. For more information, visit hoteldeglace-canada.com

App shares wedding photos in real-time A gorgeous beach, a stunning sunset and a warm breeze are usually the ingredients that complement the perfect romantic wedding, so it is no wonder that couples love destination weddings. The trade-off for a marriage in paradise, however, is that often there are may be less family and friends able to share a couple’s special day.

Enter the WedPics app, which allows guests to use their own smartphones, tablets or traditional cameras and share the wedding bliss in real time with those who are unable to attend the event.

With WedPics, brides and grooms simply get their guests to download the free app and enter a unique code that connects them to the private feed for the wedding.

Couples can upload a cover photo and description of the wedding to the dashboard for a personal touch. They can also create a wedding page with a bio including information such as how they met, details about their wedding and anything else they’d like to share with guests.

Users can take photos and add filters through the app, as well as comment and like any of the pictures in the feed. Each feed is available on mobile and web devices throughout the event and

afterwards, with images saved, as downloadable high-resolution files.

Once guests’ pictures are uploaded, they can be sent to social networking sites like Twitter, Facebook or Pinterest.

With one click, the wedding photos can be downloaded to create an instant photobook.

Those with digital cameras can also add their snaps by uploading them later on.

WedPics brings interactivity and a social twist to the sharing of wedding photos, while also cutting down on the expense and delay involved with traditional alternatives.

WedPics gives modern brides a whole new wedding tool and guests a new way to socially engage and experience a wedding, and best of all, it’s free.

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A new Honeymoon Registry program launched by Fairmont Hotels is ideal for adventurous couples looking to add unique experiences to their lives instead of more clutter.

The program allows guests to buy the happy couple a round of cocktails on the beach instead of a salad bowl, or help the bride and groom de-stress with a postwedding spa treatment.

No matter what indulgence guests choose, their gift will be remembered for many years to come.

The Fairmont Honeymoon Registry program offers couples the opportunity to create their own wish list of items and activities for the honeymoon and invite wedding guests to purchase these as gifts.

Couples are able to list anything they want for their honeymoon—room nights at Fairmont, romantic dinners, spa treatments, sightseeing excursions that can be booked through the concierge, and more.

To get started, couples book

their honeymoon directly with Fairmont or through their travel agent, and then go online to open their registry.

All elements chosen on the registry will be fulfilled through a Fairmont gift card, which will not expire and can be used at all Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.

Additionally, couples who register with Fairmont will be able to create their own Savethe-Date email announcement and RSVP for their wedding, along with a personalized wedding website that details their personal stories about their engagement, wedding and

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Couples can create photo albums and post their Fairmont registry and wedding website directly to Facebook, Twitter and other social media outlets through the site, which is available at Fairmont.com/honeymoon.

Future brides and grooms interested in more information on weddings at Fairmont can visit Fairmont Weddings online.

For a look at real Fairmont weddings as well as tips, tricks and ideas from Fairmont’s wedding experts, visit the brand’s social media site everyonesandoriginal.com.

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Survey finds most Canadians are stuck in a vacation rut Have you ever experienced déjà vu when on vacation? If so, it could be because you are stuck in a holiday rut.

A recent study of 1,050 Canadians conducted by Cheapflights.ca found that more than 80 per cent of Canadians are repeat vacationers who are likely to return multiple times to the same destination.

“We set out to find out where Canadians go and why,” said Melisse Hinkle, site editor for Cheapflights. ca. “We learned that while travellers dream of trips to Australia, they find themselves in Florida, again and again. Another year means another trip to the same Disney Resort or the same beach condo.

But the real questions are: Why do people repeat their visits? What would make them change?”

The survey looked at where people travel to, why they go to those places and where they would actually love to go.

Where they go. Faced with long and harsh winters, it’s no surprise Canadians seem to love the sun. The Caribbean was the top choice for repeated visits, with almost 13 per cent of votes across the board. In fact, it was the winner among men (12.2 per cent) as well as women (13 per cent).

Likewise, Florida scored consistently second with 10.3 per cent of the overall vote and 10.4 per cent of men and 10.2 percent of women selecting it as

their most likely repeat destination.

That’s where the agreement ended. The Maritimes, Western Europe and Mexico were the next three top choices for women.

For men, Las Vegas and the Southwest U.S., Western Europe and Hawaii rounded out the top five.

Why they go. Great weather and good prices, in that order, top the chart for reasons to return to a destination. Other leading reasons were convenience related, with answers such as:” Just the best holiday, I’ve ever found,” and “It was easy to get to,” ranked as most important factors.

Tied for fifth were “peace of mind/no worries when I get there” and “safety”.

However, priorities changed when gender entered the equation. Price beats great weather for men and “my partner likes it” comes in at number six (versus number 10 for women).

For women, safety jumps to number three in importance. Also of note: “the number of goodlooking people” and “great bars and night life” were among the least important reasons for returning to a place.

What they do there.

Proving how habitforming routines become, 44 per cent of Canadians reported they ate at the same restaurant on repeat visits, with 36 per cent visiting the same

attractions, more than 32 per cent staying at the same hotel and almost 20 per cent eating the same meal multiple times. A full 24 per cent have returned with one or more new groups of friends—and almost nine per cent with a different partner or spouse.

Why they would make a change. By far, increased cost was the top reason for Canadians to stop a specific vacation habit.

For men, the next biggest reasons for abandoning a destination were “place has changed too much” and a “bad experience”.

Meanwhile, women ranked “nothing—I intend to go there regularly” as their second choice and “new inspiration” as the third reason why they would be most likely to switch their vacation destination.

Where they’d love to go instead. Australia and New Zealand.

Those were the locations the largest percentage (31 per cent) of those surveyed selected, overwhelmingly, as their top ideal destinations.

Eastern Europe was the second most popular choice overall, with seven per cent. However, other than the shared interest in a trip Down Under, men and women had some different ideas about their ideal destinations.

Number two for men was the South Pacific while women are itching to get to Costa Rica. Eastern Europe was number three

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(ABOVE) Bungy jumping in the popular resort town of Queenstown, New Zealand. (BELOW) Surfer’s Paradise in Queensland, Australia—Thirty-one per cent of respondents to the Cheapflights travel survey listed Australia and New Zealand as their top ideal destinations.

for both genders. Alaska and Belize/South Pacific, which were tied, rounded out the top five for women. Costa Rica and Alaska were the other top choices for men. Russia, Argentina and the Middle East earned the fewest votes.

As part of this study, Cheapflights turned to chartered psychologist Dr. Jane McCartney for added insight into travellers’ vacation behaviour. According to Dr. McCartney, there is comfort in routine, which explains why so many of

us get into a travel rut.

However, she concluded that although it is widely accepted that a certain amount of structure and order is required for a healthy and productive life, having too much control can lead to boredom, tedium and being un-stimulated.

“Daring with the unknown, taking on different challenges outside of your comfort zone and breaking habits may well be a challenge that you may wish you had taken before,” said Dr. McCartney. “Think

ambitiously and then see what you can do to get to that destination, or at least get going towards it. After all, it is human nature to seek out new experiences.”

A recent Mercer study in the Globe and Mail found that unlike any other population, Canadians would gladly accept more paid vacation time over a raise. It is clear that Canadians value getting away.

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Technologically advanced Dreamliners grounded for the moment Last month, all 50 of the new Boeing 787 Dreamliners in operation around the world were grounded indefinitely, after one of the jets operated

by All Nippon Airways made an emergency landing in Japan because of overheating in its main battery.

The grounding of the 787 fleet, which began on January 16, continues while the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) undertakes a comprehensive review of the critical systems of the 787, Boeing’s most technologically advanced aircraft.

The certification process for the lithium-ion battery (other airplanes use nickel-cadium) used on 787s is being studied

by U.S. safety regulators, after findings that show short circuits in the

batteries can cascade to other cells, resulting in smoke and fire.

Boeing is dedicating hundreds of engineers and tech experts to solve the battery’s flaws.

“Boeing is committed to supporting the FAA and finding answers as quickly as possible, said Jim McNerney, Boeing chairman, president and CEO. “The company is working around the clock with its customers and the various regulatory and investigative authorities.

We will make available the entire resources of The Boeing Company to assist.”

“We are confident the 787 is safe and we stand behind its overall integrity.

We will be taking every necessary step in the coming days to assure our customers and the travelling public of the

On November 25, 2012 as a result of fog conditions this All Nippon Airways Boeing 787 made an unscheduled stop at YVR. Photo: courtesy Dave H@YVR.

787’s safety and to return the airplanes to service.”

There are more than 800 Dreamliners on order worldwide, with the 50 grounded aircraft affecting eight airlines—Air India

(6); All Nippon Airways (17); Ethiopian Airlines (4); Japan Airlines (7); LAN Airlines (3); LOT Polish Airlines (2); Qatar Airways (5); United Airlines (6).

In 2007, Air Canada boosted its order the Dreamliner to 37 aircraft

from its original order of 14. At the time, Air Canada said that with the order it would become the largest North American customer for the Dreamliner.

As of press-time, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board chair Deborah

Hersman said in a news conference that the agency will issue an “interim factual report” in 30 days, which will not mark the conclusion of the investigation. Hersman said the decision to return the 787 to flight will be made by the FAA.

Air France is demonstrating its commitment to sustainable development by organizing a collection of old ground staff and crew uniforms at ParisOrly and Paris-Charles de Gaulle airports.

The uniforms collected from most of these staff will then be recycled into car insulation at a specialized recycling plant.

Employees may also choose to give their own personal clothing.

This new eco-friendly operation began on January 21 and runs until March 15, 2013.

This innovative experiment is a first for Air France and may be renewed, depending on

the rate of participation.

In the long-term, the company aims to expand the operation to the 35,000 employees in uniform.

The estimated weight of the clothing collected is close to 30 tons, which would equip 1,350 vehicles with insulation material made from recycled fibers.

“Air France is contributing to the preservation of natural resources to make new products from recycled materials,” said Sophie Virapin, vice president for environment and sustainable development at Air France.

For many years, Air France has been a

pioneer in sustainable development, contributing to the economic and social development of the regions where it is present. It is also committed to reducing its environmental impact, including the reduction of CO2 emissions and research into sustainable biofuels.

For the eighth consecutive year in 2012, the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, the main international index evaluating companies on their performance in terms of sustainable development, once again ranked Air France-KLM leader in the air transport sector.

Airbus selects students with innovative ideas to Travel Talk Air France shape future of flight crew uniforms recycled into car insulation

Airbus has selected 100 student teams from across five continents to go to the next round of the 2013 Fly Your Ideas challenge. The Fly Your Ideas contest challenges students worldwide to develop ideas for a more sustainable aviation industry.

Of these, 49 per cent are from Asia Pacific, 37 per cent from Europe, 8 per cent from the Americas, 3 per cent from Africa and 3 per cent from the Middle East.

There are three teams from Canada—Quebec, Ontario and Victoria, British Columbia—in this round of the competition.

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At this stage of the competition, Airbus has identified the most innovative ideas from over 600 teams who entered the third edition of the UNESCO-backed competition.

The teams now have until 12th April 2013 to explore, test and develop their concepts. While the idea remains in the hands

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The students are battling it out to be one of the five final teams to present their idea to a panel of Airbus and industry experts at Airbus in Hamburg, Germany on June, 12, 2013. The Awards Ceremony will take place in Paris on 13th June 2013 at the UNESCO headquarters. At stake, are the first prize of 30,000 Euros (CAD$40,078) and the chance for the winning team to host an innovation week on campus run by Airbus experts.

The runner-up team wins Euros (CAD$20,039).

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War planes and furious fancies

B.C. Aviation History

By Jack Schofield When the Second World War ended in 1945, Canada’s Prairie Provinces became the repositories of many of the country’s surplus aircraft—mainly training aircraft used by the famous Commonwealth Air training Plan.

The towns of Edson and Vulcan, Alberta and the city of Estevan, Saskatchewan were big centres for storage of these aircraft.

Tiger Moths, Fleet Finch, Fairchild Cornells, Cessna Cranes, Avro Ansons and North American Harvards, famous for their role in training pilots, navigators and air gunners of the Free World who would ultimately put the Nazi scourge into the ground, could be found awaiting the wrecker’s axe. For a few lucky aircraft, a sale at bargain basement prices to an air-minded public or the burgeoning aircraft industry would save them from destruction for a short time.

A Tiger Moth would sell for $400, as would a Fairchild Cornell and the Bamboo bomber. A Cessna Crane would go for $900. Some of these

aircraft were in tiptop condition with two new engines and low time or zero time airframes.

Aircraft, with their spares, were sold by a government department called War Assets Disposal Corporation. This Crown Corporation achieved record sales of DC3s and other useful transport aircraft to developing nations and airlines in North America and Europe, but the domestic market got first divvies before the axe fell.

When the wreckers were finished at Victoria’s Patricia Bay airport, the grass between runways looked like a killing field for Canso Reconnaissance bombers, Curtis Kittyhawk fighters, Bristol Bolingbroke and Lockheed Ventura bombers.

Pilots and engineers, familiar with these types of aircraft and poignantly aware of the affection between man and machine, would turn away in disgust at sight of the carnage. But the scrap dealers prevailed and it is likely that a former pilot of a PBY flying boat might well boil his eggs in a

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While the Bolingbroke aircraft have since gone to museums, Maud still has the P40, which now has a value of more than $800,000—not a bad investment for an airplane buff. However, the P40 is not for sale—Maud intends to take it with him when he leaves this mortal plain.

The commercial use of warplanes along B.C.’s coast was much in evidence during the early post-war years.

Many Avengers have survived into the 21st century working as spray-applicators and water-bombers throughout North America.

Supermarine Stranraer flying boats were used to replace the too slow Union Steamship coastal packets.

It was only later that they were deemed too slow for the logging industry and coastal communities.

Canso amphibious flying boats played a big role on the fire-fighting front as water bombers as did the Grumman Avenger torpedo bombers.

B.C.’s Flying Fireman and former Spitfire pilot Art Seller from Langley, B.C., made headlines fighting forest fires with these former warbirds.

Similarly, Spartan Air Services in eastern

Painting of a Flying Fireman Canso by Bruce Guest.

Canada used deHavilland Mosquitoes for the same purpose.

Former service-owned DC3s were also used as commercial aircraft by both CPAir and Trans Canada Airlines during those years. One could fly between Vancouver and Victoria on a ‘3’ that had spent its war years

flying the Hump—ChinaBurma-India—painted olive drab. This particular airplane would have the appearance of being a little embarrassed to be all dickied up in civilian livery, carrying passengers over sea-level Georgia Strait for something no more important than tea at the Empress Hotel.

When the smoke cleared, the only way these surviving warbirds could continue to be warbirds was to be owned by a select few who possessed wallets fat enough to be used as seat cushions.

A little maintenance operation at Victoria International has made a big name for itself refurbishing piston engine and jet fighters for those lawyers and doctors whose professional rate per hour matches or exceeds the price of fuel going through those two P&W J60-P6, 1,300-kilogram thrust engines located up front in their Buckeye jets.

Ultimately, it was the ever-increasing price of fuel along with the cost of maintenance and upkeep that put most warbirds out of action.

No doubt, commercial airline pilots will be relieved to know that there aren’t too many of these old fighter-trainers zinging around on Sunday afternoons.

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2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek

Subaru has broken the mold with the brand new, aggressively styled 2013 XV Crosstrek sports hatchback—that is if you don’t include the new BRZ sports introduced last year.

With its compact dimensions and high ground clearance, the all new Crosstrek is aimed squarely at GenY urban types who want to have fun inside and outside the city limits, as Subaru’s TV spots attest.

All the benefits of a true Crossover have been incorporated including a commanding view of the road, generous cargo space (1,470 L) and excellent versatility that is complemented by sporty, crisp handling and efficient fuel consumption.

Mechanically the Crosstrek benefits from Subaru’s legendary low slung Boxer, fuel-injected engine which generates 148-horsepower at 6,200 rpm from a two-litre dual overhead cam (DOHC), 16-valve four-cylinder configuration.

Torque balances horsepower nicely at 145 lb-ft and the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) transfers power to Subaru’s all-wheel-drive system.

Subaru offers two different symmetrical full-time all-wheel drive systems in the 2013 XV Crosstrek. With the 5-speed manual transmission, the AWD system uses a viscous- coupling limitedslip centre differential to distribute power 50/50 front to rear.

Models equipped with the Lineartronic CVT feature an electronically controlled multi-

plate transfer clutch AWD system, which actively manages power distribution based on acceleration, deceleration, and available traction.

This system can transfer more power to the rear wheels under acceleration, but power is distributed 60/40 front to rear under normal driving conditions.

Three trim levels are offered—the XV Crosstrek Touring, Sport Package, and Limited Package.

Among the standard features in the XV Crosstrek Touring are a tilt/ telescoping steering wheel with audio and Bluetooth control switches, power windows, door locks and body coloured side mirrors, 4.3-inch colour multifunction display with fuel economy information, auto on/off headlights, outside temperature display and carpeted floor mats. The standard audio system in the well-equipped entry model features Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity and audio streaming, Radio Data System, iPod control capability, USB port, 3.5 mm auxiliary input jack and six speakers. Additional

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By Bernie Pawlik

Is premium gas worth the extra cost?

standard creature comforts include heated front seats, heated exterior mirrors and a windshield wiper de-icer.

The Sport Package adds a rear roofline spoiler, power tilting and sliding sunroof, leatherwrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights.

The Limited Package adds leather-trimmed upholstery, a dualzone automatic climate control system, chrome door handles and bodycolour door mirrors with LED-integrated turn signals. Inside, a wide array of user-friendly technologies abound: the in-dash navigation system features a 6.1inch touch screen LCD display with back-up camera integration.

The XV Crosstrek Touring starts at the very competitive base price of $24,495.

Call your Richmond Subaru dealer 604.273.0333 (www. richmondsubaru.ca) for a test drive and email your impressions for publication to pstewart@westerndriver.com.

Last year, the Canadian Broadcasting System (CBC) ran a story about premium gasoline, which concluded that for most cars the extra cost was a waste of money (http:// goo.gl/G5qR4). The story also claimed that the use of high-octane fuel caused higher levels of pollution from a vehicle’s tailpipe than regular fuel.

While I agree almost entirely with the statement that it is a waste of money if your car does not require premium, I found the claims of excessive pollution to be dubious. I admit that I did not watch the TV program, however while looking at the website article the picture of the technical expert with his gas analyzer set off alarm bells for me.

I have since had

discussions with experts in auto emission testing and they confirmed my suspicion that it is very unlikely that using premium fuel when the manufacturer does not recommend it will cause any noticeable increase in tailpipe emissions.

The gas analyzer shown in CBC story is a piece of equipment similar to one that we own at our shop and while it is highly precise it is not capable of reading the very low emission levels that modern vehicles put out with enough detail to make such a conclusion.

Modern vehicles have very sophisticated electronics, sensors, computers and catalytic converters that control emission levels and the simple use of premium

fuel verses regular fuel cannot be detected by this type of gas analyzer.

My recommendations are: i) Don’t worry about the pollution increases as they are negligible to non-existent. ii) If your manufacturer doesn’t recommend premium, save your money and use regular fuel. iii) If you own a premium fuelrecommended vehicle as I do, you can run it on regular if the engine performs well and doesn’t knock and ping—mine works great.

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The winner’s name will be published in the March edition of SkyTalk and at www.skytalkonline.com.

John Baylis

Airbus A300B4

The first A300B4 (the 9th A300) flew on December 25, 1974 and was certificated on 26 March 1975. The first delivery was made to Germanair (which later merged into Hapag Lloyd) on May 23, 1975.

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ACROSS 1 A Slavic people 5 Detest 10 Male sheep 14 Margarine 15 Nonsensical writing 16 Notion 17 Period between successive new moons (2 words) 19 Not shiny 20 Not young 21 Owl sound 22 Young eagle 24 Writing table 25 Reproductive cells 26 Plan or design 29 Ceremonial procession 30 Part of the small intestine 31 Compress with violence 32 Propel a boat with oars 35 Coarse file 36 Delirium 37 Infant 38 Product of human creativity 39 Give a speech 40 Show respect towards 41 All your assets and liabilities 43 Sofa 44 Causing nasal discharge 46 Built the ark 47 Indian pony 48 Sieve 49 Cut undressed timber 52 Told an untruth 53 Fred, Wilma or Pebbles 56 Essential oil from flowers 57 Dike 58 Egg 59 Figure skater ____ Lipinsky 60 Long for.

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ACCOMMODATION for RENT

MEXICO VACATION PROPERTY FOR RENT

1 BR 440 sq ft SelfContained Suite for Rent or Lease

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

CrossWord

DOWN 1 Alone 2 A Jewish month 3 Tear violently 4 Snake 5 Not more than (2 words) 6 Small creek 7 Clue or suggestion 8 Choose 9 Practice 10 Carinated 11 Impurity 12 Riotous fight 13 Compounds formed by mixing acids with bases 18 Catarrh 23 Nursemaid 24 Fasten (2 words) 25 Surgical dressing 26 Former monetary unit of Italy 27 Winglike 28 Past times

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29 Blabber

31 Wooden shipping box

33 A slender woodwind instrument 34 Had an existence

36 Long-legged slender fly (2 words) 37 The two

39 Inventor of the elevator 40 Warms

42 Hindu working caste 43 Make less hard 44 Acclaim

45 An Indian side dish 46 A SF Forty-_____ 48 A Hindu god

49 Warm affection 50 Burden

51 Precious stones

54 Away from the wind 55 Male cat.

New construction in a brand new family home in a quiet neighbourhood in Burkeville (Sea Island).

Walk to skytrain or buses.

2nd floor with private entrance and parking.

Large BR with spacious closet, 4 pc bath, livingroom/kitchen with

Part Time Ad Sales Work your own hours to a monthly deadline.

Richmond location.

Must enjoy dealing

granite counters.

with retail and

In-suite laundry and F/S/

business clients and

DW included. Heat, light,

have the motivation

hot water provided.

to achieve set

$1,000 per month, no pets,

goals.

no smoking. Will consider

Previous sales

furnishing at additional cost

experience an

if required.

asset.

Email for pictures

Training for the right

dpcjradio@hotmail.com or

applicant.

call 778-628-1150

See solution for January crossword on page 20.

Call

604 644 9067

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 $885 per month.

604-241-3772

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