Canadian Xpress May 2017 Challenge – Canada 150th Anniversary V
Welcome to the Canadian Xpress Canada 150th Challenge, where until the end of July 2017, we will tour the great nation of Canada as it and its people celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation.
Starting in the current Capital of Ottawa we head west to Toronto, Winnipeg and the western provincial capitals. From there we turn north to visit the 3 territory capitals and then on to the East coast provincial capitals along with Quebec City. At which point we head for the final stop of Kingston Ontario, Canada’s first capital and home of Confederation.
This is a multi-leg 7,000nm journey, which will be flown in Canadian Built aircraft. For the longer legs sit back and enjoy the cruising comfort of the Bombardier CRJ-700. On the shorter to Continue reading
Pacific Logistics to Order 8 747-8 Freighters
Pacific Logistics has announced they have reached an agreement with Boeing to purchase 8 747-8 Freighters. The Boeing 747-8 is the lastest variant of the iconic “jumbo jet” line, which features improvements in fuel efficiency and capabilities.
“The 747 line has been a tremendous asset to Pacific Logistics,” said CEO Andrew De Forest. “We believe the 747-8 will offer us a strategic advantage as we continue to develop our network and look towards the future.”
The 747-8F will initially replace PacLog’s older B747-400BDSFs, which have an average age of 24 years. Additional aircraft will help to supplement and expand Pacific Logistics scheduled cargo network.
Visit Pacific Logistics online @ http://flypaclog.com/
Flight1’s Cessna SkyCatcher Now Available for Free!
Flight1 has decided to make their Cessna SkyCatcher product available for free. It is a great addition to your library, and now a unique part of aviation history. The G300 cockpit is accurately modeled in very high detail and can be run in FSX, FSX Steam, and Prepar3D v3.
Even though Cessna no longer produces the 162 SkyCatcher, this is quite a unique aircraft to add to your simulation library.
This aircraft was Cessna’s entry into the general aviation light sport trainer aircraft category. This next generation aircraft gives you a perfect balance of efficient innovations, state-of-the-art technology with the G300 equipped cockpit, along with classic good looks. Flight One Software is proud to bring this authentic rendition of the Cessna 162 Skycatcher to simulation enthusiasts at no charge.
To get the SkyCatcher please go to http://www.flight1.com/view.asp?page=skycatcher
Eastern Airlines Virtual 2017 Around the World Tour Has Kicked Off
Eastern Airlines Virtual is excited to announce that the 2017 version of our Around the World Tour has kicked off.
This tour will test your skills with short runways, high altitude airports and flying to the far reaches of earth. There are 19 westerly legs to this tour to keep you busy.
Eastern Airlines Virtual offers many benefits including:
- 10 hubs spread across the United States, from traditional Eastern Airlines hubs in Miami and Atlanta to Continue reading
Sky Blue Radio Needs YOUR help!!
Sky Blue Radio needs your help! The last two years, the Copyright and Royalty Board has increased fees for Artist and License Fee’s among our server bills, we could certainly use your help by purchasing one of these shirts!!
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THANK YOU in advance!!!
Jeff Turner
President / Station Manager
On Air Personality
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Canadian Xpress April Fly-In – Return to Madeira
Madeira is a Portuguese archipelago situated in the North Atlantic Ocean, southwest of Portugal. Its total population was estimated in 2011 at 267,785. The capital of Madeira is Funchal, located on the main island’s south coast.
Madeira Airport also known as Funchal Airport is an international airport in the civil parish of Santa Cruz, in the Portuguese archipelago of Madeira. The airport is located 13.2 km east-northeast of the regional capital Funchal after which it is sometimes informally named. It mostly hosts flights to European metropolitan destinations due to the importance of Madeira as a leisure destination. It is the fourth busiest airport in Portugal.
The airport is considered one of the most peculiarly perilous airports in the world due to Continue reading
Canadian Xpress April 2017 Challenge – Canada 150th Anniversary IV
Welcome to the Canadian Xpress Canada 150th Challenge, where over the next 7 months, we will tour the great nation of Canada as it and its people celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation.
Starting in the current Capital of Ottawa we head west to Toronto, Winnipeg and the western provincial capitals. From there we turn north to visit the 3 territory capitals and then on to the East coast provincial capitals along with Quebec City. At which point we head for the final stop of Kingston Ontario, Canada’s first capital and home of Confederation.
This is a multi-leg 7,000nm journey, which will be flown in Canadian Built aircraft. For the longer legs sit back and enjoy the cruising comfort of the Bombardier CRJ-700. On the shorter to Continue reading
