Flying The ROCKY MOUNTAINS Regional Airline
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A very sad day when the Airline was wound down and the last 1900D flight landed. Very fond memories of the 1900D, Metroliners and Bandeirantes.
Date: 2023-08-20
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Richard
Cranbrook was the site of a fatal crash decades ago. The airport did not have a control tower, its operation was controlled by another airport (Kelowna. Pilots would be the judge of whether it was safe to land. THe day of the crash it was snowing when the pilot set up to land. The controller in Kelowna ordered the Cranbrook maintenance crew to clear the runway, not to get off the runway. The plows then entered the runway to plow the snow and the collision ensued.
THe airline was Pacific Western, since bought by Canadian Pacific, then bought by AIr Canada. For those that flew Pacific Western, this was our airline that we felt was our own. It was a sad day for all Pacific Western customers.
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Cranbrook was the site of a fatal crash decades ago. The airport did not have a control tower, its operation was controlled by another airport (Kelowna. Pilots would be the judge of whether it was safe to land. THe day of the crash it was snowing when the pilot set up to land. The controller in Kelowna ordered the Cranbrook maintenance crew to clear the runway, not to get off the runway. The plows then entered the runway to plow the snow and the collision ensued.
THe airline was Pacific Western, since bought by Canadian Pacific, then bought by AIr Canada. For those that flew Pacific Western, this was our airline that we felt was our own. It was a sad day for all Pacific Western customers.
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Vernon
That Saab is actually an oddball paintjob from it's previous operator Integra Air - hence the reg GOIA. They in turn operated it for Connectair. It has been with Pacific Coastal for many years, but never re-painted and pretty much exclusively used on the WestJet Link flights now (Link being the Pacific Coastal operated flights to differentiate them from Encore with the Q400's. The others being used for WestJet are all painted in their full livery.
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That Saab is actually an oddball paintjob from it's previous operator Integra Air - hence the reg GOIA. They in turn operated it for Connectair. It has been with Pacific Coastal for many years, but never re-painted and pretty much exclusively used on the WestJet Link flights now (Link being the Pacific Coastal operated flights to differentiate them from Encore with the Q400's. The others being used for WestJet are all painted in their full livery.
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Beto
Very beautiful indeed. Another beautiful flight is from NYC JFK airport to Toronto. I took it in December, and there was snow all over. When the plane is already descending to Toronto, it flies at a low altitude over Buffalo, Niagara river and Niagara Falls. I had a great view of the half frozen falls and took many photos. Then, the approach is over lake Ontario and we have a great view of Toronto. Different type of beautiful, but still quite nice.
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Very beautiful indeed. Another beautiful flight is from NYC JFK airport to Toronto. I took it in December, and there was snow all over. When the plane is already descending to Toronto, it flies at a low altitude over Buffalo, Niagara river and Niagara Falls. I had a great view of the half frozen falls and took many photos. Then, the approach is over lake Ontario and we have a great view of Toronto. Different type of beautiful, but still quite nice.
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Andrew
I first flew from YVR to Kamloops in 1982 and the tents were there then! It seems that if these domestic flights are on propeller planes then this is the type of gate you will go through. Only the full blown air bridges are that much more enclosed.
I would recommend that you fly from Calgary to Kamloops ro Vancouver, (YYC to YKA to YVR) you will see very much more of the Rockies and more snow capped peaks.
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I first flew from YVR to Kamloops in 1982 and the tents were there then! It seems that if these domestic flights are on propeller planes then this is the type of gate you will go through. Only the full blown air bridges are that much more enclosed.
I would recommend that you fly from Calgary to Kamloops ro Vancouver, (YYC to YKA to YVR) you will see very much more of the Rockies and more snow capped peaks.
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BCparrothead
Oh oh, Noel, you just went and made the biggest faux pas a visitor to Canada can make at 1: 55! Australia and the USA have states, in Canada we have provinces - but of course you knew that, it was early in the morning you probably just hadn't had enough coffee yet! Anyway, love watching your videos and I'm so glad that you are enjoying your stay in our beautiful country.
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Oh oh, Noel, you just went and made the biggest faux pas a visitor to Canada can make at 1: 55! Australia and the USA have states, in Canada we have provinces - but of course you knew that, it was early in the morning you probably just hadn't had enough coffee yet! Anyway, love watching your videos and I'm so glad that you are enjoying your stay in our beautiful country.
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Janette
Hi Noel. thank you for taking us along on this flight - the views over the Rockies are incredible. I once had a helicopter flight over the Rockies and it was a bit bumpy as it caught the up-draughts (thermals) from the peaks. I notice that you often manage to get a seat near the wing and engines/jets - is there a reason for this, or do you just like engines?
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Hi Noel. thank you for taking us along on this flight - the views over the Rockies are incredible. I once had a helicopter flight over the Rockies and it was a bit bumpy as it caught the up-draughts (thermals) from the peaks. I notice that you often manage to get a seat near the wing and engines/jets - is there a reason for this, or do you just like engines?
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stogieguy7
AC Express used a lot of Beech 1900s for thinner routes back in the late 90s and 00s. Flew in those a number of times between YYZ and MHT. It was fun until you hit any weather systems. Remember one flight where I marveled at how the crew could keep the a/c under control enough (it was galloping in 3 dimensions) to land, but we did and nicely.
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AC Express used a lot of Beech 1900s for thinner routes back in the late 90s and 00s. Flew in those a number of times between YYZ and MHT. It was fun until you hit any weather systems. Remember one flight where I marveled at how the crew could keep the a/c under control enough (it was galloping in 3 dimensions) to land, but we did and nicely.
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Raja
I hadnt realized youd been through our part of the world. Grew up in Vancouver, moved to Cranbrook to teach and now reside in the Okanagan (the city/airport you flew over at 5. 05 in the video. It is too bad you couldnt spend some more time in Cranbrook or neighbouring Kimberley. Beautiful part of the world. The airport is half way between both.
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I hadnt realized youd been through our part of the world. Grew up in Vancouver, moved to Cranbrook to teach and now reside in the Okanagan (the city/airport you flew over at 5. 05 in the video. It is too bad you couldnt spend some more time in Cranbrook or neighbouring Kimberley. Beautiful part of the world. The airport is half way between both.
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Fluffy403
Walks back into airport and a t-rex screams lol looked away just as the auto door opened had to rewind to see what i missed lol. Also you would find more of the westjet branded pacific aircraft if you flew from YYC almost 90% of the time seems more of the Alberta flights are logo. Great video would love to see Swoop or Air Transat review
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Walks back into airport and a t-rex screams lol looked away just as the auto door opened had to rewind to see what i missed lol. Also you would find more of the westjet branded pacific aircraft if you flew from YYC almost 90% of the time seems more of the Alberta flights are logo. Great video would love to see Swoop or Air Transat review
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Phillip
I flew from LA to San Luis Obispo many years ago, along the Pacific coast, which goes on to San Francisco International. Unfortunately the airline I flew with is no longer in existence. Swift Air was a small regional airline and replaced by flights provided by United. Perhaps you might try flying this route soon?
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I flew from LA to San Luis Obispo many years ago, along the Pacific coast, which goes on to San Francisco International. Unfortunately the airline I flew with is no longer in existence. Swift Air was a small regional airline and replaced by flights provided by United. Perhaps you might try flying this route soon?
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Carol
Noel I loved this. . It reminded me of flying from near The Grand Canyon over to the airport at Las Vegas. The views from the plane were amazing ( I got some photos ). What amused me was having to get weighed before you got on the plane & were then given a precise seat number ticket that I still have. thank you x
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Noel I loved this. . It reminded me of flying from near The Grand Canyon over to the airport at Las Vegas. The views from the plane were amazing ( I got some photos ). What amused me was having to get weighed before you got on the plane & were then given a precise seat number ticket that I still have. thank you x
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jacknlogan
basically, you were checking out several Provincial parks from the air. At some point, if you have time, take a drive from W. Alberta, Calgary would probably be the easiest fly-in location, and head West through BC - I guarantee you 100%, you will not be disappointed Noel
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basically, you were checking out several Provincial parks from the air. At some point, if you have time, take a drive from W. Alberta, Calgary would probably be the easiest fly-in location, and head West through BC - I guarantee you 100%, you will not be disappointed Noel
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Evan
Awesome looking views on these flights thank you for sharing them with us all! Would love to see you come to Eagle County Regional (KEGE) for some great mountain flying on the 757 before they are gone. I work ARFF/Ops there and would be happy to show you around the airfield.
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Awesome looking views on these flights thank you for sharing them with us all! Would love to see you come to Eagle County Regional (KEGE) for some great mountain flying on the 757 before they are gone. I work ARFF/Ops there and would be happy to show you around the airfield.
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yvr2002rtw
Just some trivia about Cranbrook Airport. In the 1980s, passenger service to Cranbrook was mainly served by 737-200s operated by Pacific Western Airlines (later Canadian Airlines. There was a famous plane crash of a 737 there I believe sometime in the late 1970s.
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Just some trivia about Cranbrook Airport. In the 1980s, passenger service to Cranbrook was mainly served by 737-200s operated by Pacific Western Airlines (later Canadian Airlines. There was a famous plane crash of a 737 there I believe sometime in the late 1970s.
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Kristian
Since your already in western Canada, it would be an absolute shame not to check out Banff, its about an hour west of Calgary Alberta. There are many flights a day from Vancouver to Calgary. And WestJet also operates direct flights to London from YYC.
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Since your already in western Canada, it would be an absolute shame not to check out Banff, its about an hour west of Calgary Alberta. There are many flights a day from Vancouver to Calgary. And WestJet also operates direct flights to London from YYC.
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MrPerfesser
Glad you took the Canada Line directly from the airport into downtown. It has a covered stop directly in the airport. It's wonderful and leaves you off in town. I fell in LOVE with Vancouver, and all of the province of British Columbia.
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Glad you took the Canada Line directly from the airport into downtown. It has a covered stop directly in the airport. It's wonderful and leaves you off in town. I fell in LOVE with Vancouver, and all of the province of British Columbia.
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Steve
Stunning scenery when you can see it; at least the flight to Cranbrook was clear skies. Glad you are visiting Canada, lots of great scenery and interesting aircraft too. Looks like Pacific Coastal does a pretty decent job. Great video Noel.
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Stunning scenery when you can see it; at least the flight to Cranbrook was clear skies. Glad you are visiting Canada, lots of great scenery and interesting aircraft too. Looks like Pacific Coastal does a pretty decent job. Great video Noel.
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ItsAndrewJames
Can we get longer videos please? I understand that it takes time for you to edit videos and post them, but I think the videos need to be longer, or go into more about what you do and how you plan the next part of your journey
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Can we get longer videos please? I understand that it takes time for you to edit videos and post them, but I think the videos need to be longer, or go into more about what you do and how you plan the next part of your journey
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Richard
Wow! I could really feel that peace. The last time I experienced such silence was in the Sahara desert on a still day, with not even the sussuration of the shifting sand. It really struck a chord with me.
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Wow! I could really feel that peace. The last time I experienced such silence was in the Sahara desert on a still day, with not even the sussuration of the shifting sand. It really struck a chord with me.
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