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by Go Guns
Mon Mar 20, 2023 9:19 am
Forum: Sunwing
Topic: WestJet purchase approval rational.
Replies: 20
Views: 5560

Re: WestJet purchase approval rational.

I thought he laid out all the facts pretty black and white in a manner that was pretty easy to understand and without bias. Your reply, however, is a word salad akin to something a bad politician would say. Also, you can accuse him of placing you in a box, yet that's what you do to him.
by Go Guns
Sun Oct 25, 2020 7:07 am
Forum: WestJet
Topic: Westjet Delta JV
Replies: 51
Views: 30765

Re: Westjet Delta JV

What does it mean for the future of Swoop? Why was it excluded? Reading the Order from the US DOT, it sounds like they like the idea of the potentially aggressive ULCC competition Swoop would bring to the transborder market, and they feel that including Swoop in the joint venture could negatively i...
by Go Guns
Wed Jan 29, 2020 5:44 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Ennadai Lake Aeradio
Replies: 8
Views: 5957

Re: Ennadai Lake Aeradio

I went there once in the 206 with Skyward. Landed on an esker strip at the south end of the lake with a part for the lodge.
by Go Guns
Thu Nov 29, 2018 1:54 pm
Forum: ATS Question Forum
Topic: Descend your discretion clearances
Replies: 2
Views: 3413

Re: Descend your discretion clearances

From the AIM, RAC 8.4.1(b) If the phrase “when ready” is used in conjunction with an altitude clearance or instruction, the change of altitude may be initiated whenever the pilot wishes. The climb or descent should be made at an optimum rate consistent with the operating characteristics of the aircr...
by Go Guns
Fri Nov 23, 2018 6:13 pm
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: Sunwing Runway Overrun - Belfast 2017
Replies: 17
Views: 2887

Re: Sunwing Runway Overrun - Belfast 2017

I might think harder about this in the future, but I can honestly say an 81% N1 takeoff thrust setting wouldn’t seem out of line to me on a quick glance. I fly with CFM engines (different aircraft type and -5 engines) and that would certainly seem too low to me. We don't even see 81% in cruise! I’v...
by Go Guns
Fri Nov 23, 2018 10:06 am
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: Sunwing Runway Overrun - Belfast 2017
Replies: 17
Views: 2887

Re: Sunwing Runway Overrun - Belfast 2017

I might think harder about this in the future, but I can honestly say an 81% N1 takeoff thrust setting wouldn’t seem out of line to me on a quick glance.
by Go Guns
Tue Nov 13, 2018 9:12 am
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: Skylease Cargo 747 Runway Overrun YHZ Nov 7, 2018
Replies: 117
Views: 22693

Re: Skylease Cargo 747 Runway Overrun YHZ Nov 7, 2018

You would need 3/4 of a mile and just over 300’ to get in on 32 on anything other than an LPV. Which airlines are doing LPV approaches? Are there seriously no airlines doing LPV? (or did I misread a sarcastic tone that wasn't there? :) ) It was a serious question. I know WestJet does not, but I’m n...
by Go Guns
Mon Nov 12, 2018 7:44 am
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: Skylease Cargo 747 Runway Overrun YHZ Nov 7, 2018
Replies: 117
Views: 22693

Re: Skylease Cargo 747 Runway Overrun YHZ Nov 7, 2018

You would need 3/4 of a mile and just over 300’ to get in on 32 on anything other than an LPV. Which airlines are doing LPV approaches?

There are RNP approaches that come down to less than 300’, but you still need 3/4 of a mile vis to shoot them. ILS isn’t going anywhere.
by Go Guns
Mon Oct 01, 2018 6:40 pm
Forum: WestJet
Topic: China_CAAC's Merged Threads
Replies: 772
Views: 97427

Re: SWOOP OTS Captains punted from left seat...

I figure the only positive outcome for a small percentage of us is the possibility of seniority bidding for all things scheduling.
Ftfy
by Go Guns
Fri Aug 17, 2018 1:22 am
Forum: WestJet
Topic: CUPE and now CALDA
Replies: 34
Views: 10847

Re: CUPE and now CALDA

WestJet dispatch does Swoop. Encore has their own.
by Go Guns
Tue Aug 14, 2018 5:08 am
Forum: WestJet
Topic: CUPE and now CALDA
Replies: 34
Views: 10847

Re: CUPE and now CALDA

You cannot ignore the fact that the labour dispute contributed to the tough financial environment as did poor management. There's no question the labour dispute contributed to the loss. The question is, what brought us to a labour dispute? What took a 62% yes vote for ALPA, to a 91% strike vote? Wh...
by Go Guns
Sun Jul 29, 2018 8:02 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: BC medevac contract
Replies: 7
Views: 1598

Re: BC medevac contract

When I flew Medevacs for BCAS, the paramedics were critical care rated, which was a step above ALS. They also had transport planes the PCP rated guys would work, but the majority of the fleet was critical care. You’re likely getting calls because BCAS resources were tapped, or an Alberta based plane...
by Go Guns
Tue Jun 05, 2018 1:07 pm
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: WestJet almost puts one in the drink
Replies: 194
Views: 42931

Re: WestJet almost puts one in the drink

That particular approach, the missed approach point is 2 miles shy of the runway, the next waypoint after the MAP is on the missed approach procedure, nowhere near the airport. So if you followed the FMC information via the flight directors, it would not take you to the airport. So, at the MAP with ...
by Go Guns
Fri May 11, 2018 7:23 pm
Forum: WestJet
Topic: Vote results.
Replies: 80
Views: 25863

Re: Vote results.

Additionally, there is no chance that the company will succumb to a strike mandate and give in to ALPA's demands. To do so would result in CUPE certifying the FAs overnight and giving their own strike mandate next year. Given the latest fiasco with recording the FAs, I'm not sure CUPE needs ALPAs h...
by Go Guns
Wed May 09, 2018 6:49 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Westjet's new Dreamliner livery & logo
Replies: 19
Views: 3833

Re: Westjet's new Dreamliner livery & logo

I like it. The way they incorporate the chevron and the leaf on the tail is neat.

The AC livery, I rarely pass by it without commenting on what an upgrade it is. Although, compared to the toothpaste blue, it could be something akin to an average looking person next to an ugly one.
by Go Guns
Tue May 01, 2018 12:44 pm
Forum: WestJet
Topic: Exit Polls Showing Over 90% Strike Mandate Support
Replies: 66
Views: 21636

Re: Exit Polls Showing Over 90% Strike Mandate Support

How was this information obtained? Cause nobody has asked me.
by Go Guns
Sun Apr 22, 2018 1:28 pm
Forum: WestJet
Topic: Time to Stand Firm
Replies: 74
Views: 23144

Re: Time to Stand Firm

It’s not as though WestJet has been squeezed for time with these negotiations, they’ve had over seven months! Perhaps if they made some meaningful headway, say securing Swoop flying for WestJet pilots, WSALPA might be willing to extend conciliation?
by Go Guns
Sun Apr 22, 2018 1:24 pm
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: Type of engine on Canadian 737s
Replies: 13
Views: 3717

Re: Type of engine on Canadian 737s

The European Union AD makes reference to specific part number for fan blades, and the number of cycles. https://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/EASA_AD_2018_0093_E.pdf/EAD_2018-0093-E_1 The FAA AD seems to say all CFM56s over 30,000 hours, but also makes reference to another bulletin. Perhaps WestJet only ha...
by Go Guns
Fri Apr 13, 2018 7:06 pm
Forum: WestJet
Topic: Everyday at WJ : union busting
Replies: 136
Views: 36595

Re: Everyday at WJ : union busting

The majority of the drivers are onboard at wages Swoop isnt going to pay..mainline pay and an increase of 30% ?? really? I'd say the intransigence here is heavily ALPA weighted. A 30% raise is rhetoric from the fringe opposite of JS. The bulk probably realize that's not very realistic, especially f...
by Go Guns
Fri Apr 13, 2018 4:59 pm
Forum: WestJet
Topic: Everyday at WJ : union busting
Replies: 136
Views: 36595

Re: Everyday at WJ : union busting

If you want to earn US style wages, then figure out how 100% of WS's income can be earned in US$ and how WS can operate based out of the US with US costs and US levels of taxation, (at all levels), rather than Canadian levels of taxation and the issues the high levels of taxation cause. Have you ch...

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