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 The Canadian North DVD is outstanding. I was very interested in the operation of this carrier and after viewing this video we can see just how remote Canada is yet there is such scenic beauty evident in this video. The F28 was truly unique in that we saw a father and son team in the cockpit for the first few flights. It was also unique that this aircraft has dual throttle quadrants for both Captain and F/O. The real treat of this program though was the 737-200 and the flight into Diavik Mine. It looked like the plane was literally landing on a road and the technology involved to do it including a nosewheel skid and vortex dissipators is truly fascinating. The crews gave us nice cockpit details and the astro compass was also a treat to see being used during one of the flights. I liked the transition from wing view to flight deck on the takeoff rolls and landings as well as one landing filmed from the ground and from the wing at the same time in terms of showing it on the screen. This is a must buy for those interested in Northern Canadian flying and in a sense it almost feels like you are in the bush but with jets and not with Beavers. As an aspiring pilot, I watched this video and wondered if perhaps one day I could be at the controls of one of these jets while building my flight experience. Jeff Schapira ; Toronto, CANADA Absolutely awesome...well worth the money. This look into this small Northern carrier is really interesting. Some of the destinations were places I'd never heard of before watching this DVD. It was very interesting to see the pilots have to go to true heading in some navigation & it was neat to see the gravel landing at the Diavik Mine site, literally in the middle of nowhere. Great job with this one! Josh Sprague ; Zanesville OH, USA A very enjoyable program on Canadian North! Lots of interesting and unusual scenery on this one. The cabin flight aboard the F28 is especially enjoyable. Nice walkarounds of both aircraft types including an interesting explanation of the special equipment required for gravel runway operations on the 737. Also a fascinating presentation of the astro-compass for the very high latitude operations of Canadian North. A very interesting and entertaining program! Greg Rowland ; Hollywood CA, USA Gentlemen,
I'd like to once again compliment you all on a terrific job
with the Cockpit DVD's. I have quite a few of them and
thoroughly enjoy each one, often for different reasons.
Lately the ones that I have been particularly pleased with
are the Air Labrador and Canadian North DVD's. Being
Canadian, a former Bush Pilot, and now flying mainly through
Flight Simulator 2004 (MS), these videos not only bring back
good memories, but give me a better sense of realism in the
virtual cockpit. Thank you very much for your terrific
series, and continued good luck. |
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