Episode 4: Shooting Silver Stars

News

• New app from Air Canada allowing passengers more control over trips (MSNBC)


• Air Canada flight attendants’ votes to strike… a last minute deal is reached (CBC)


• Boeing’s first 787 is delivered in Japan (MSNBC)


• The CBC starts a new drama about aviation in the north (AVWeb)


• A Canadian war hero is honoured properly in Toronto (The Star)


• NASA satellite makes fiery return to Earth setting the Twittersphere ablaze (MSNBC)

Upcoming Events

• 53rd annual fly day – Saturday October 1st, 2011
  
  Ottawa, On. Oct. 1 – More Information


• Aviation Stories – Lt. Col. William Barker
  
  Canadian Air & Space Museum, Downsview, On Oct. 7 – More Information

Doors Open London: Jet Aircraft Museum Fly Day

Danny recaps his day in London, Ontario checking out the first flight of a newly restored T-33.

Cleared En Route History of Canadian Aviation: CT-133 Silver Star

Chris explores the history and continuing legacy of the Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star and its canuck cousin the Canadair CT-133 Silver Star.

Cleared En Route Top Plane Confirmed!

Given that there was no objection to the nomination of the Canadair CT-114 Tutor since the last show we proudly confirm this aircraft as one of Canada’s Top Planes. For a listing of all the Top Planes (confirmed or nominated) head over to the Top Planes Hall of Fame. If you have a plane which you think to be deserving of this designation, please contact us to let us know.

Wrap up

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Opening and closing music is Dolphin’s Day by Robert Walker