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How to Beat Fear of Flying

By Gary on February 10, 2010

Q: Where can I sign up my husband for a fear-of-flying course? Patricia Cardoso, Barrie, Ontario I know of one fear-of-flying course (deplour.com) led by an experienced Air Canada pilot and a psychologist. It’s a two-day seminar that… Source

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The Age of Aircraft

By Gary on January 1, 2010

Photo: Brian Losito Q: How old is the oldest aircraft at Air Canada? Carlton Lagusz, Stallingborough, U.K. An airliner’s lifespan is based on hours, years and cycles (takeoffs and landings). Fuel efficiency, technological advances and the economy all factor into the equation for retirement of aircraft at Air Canada. The average age… Source

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U2 and the Toronto Maple Leafs Fly Jetz

By Gary on December 2, 2009

Q: What does “Air Canada Jetz” (painted on the side of some aircraft) mean? Shirine Eltaher, Toronto Air Canada Jetz flies five Airbus A320s configured with 64 business class seats catering to sports teams, rock bands and corporate clients. Famous guests… Source

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Avoiding Turbulence

By Gary on October 15, 2009

Photo: Brian Losito Q: Is there any way to detect and detour around turbulence? Ivan Chan, Vancouver Air Canada’s policy is to avoid or circumnavigate known areas of significant turbulence, especially thunderstorms. On-board weather radar detects precipitation, which, if significant, implies turbulence…. Source

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