May 18, 2015, 2:32 am
Last edit by: canadiancow
FT members trying to earn a spot in the top 20:
canadiancow - 155k - Trip Log
DrunkCargo (selfloadingcargo) - Triplog
alc (aaalllccc) - 108,250 wings
philelite - ~82k
yvr76 (yvr-flyer) - ~120k
Clan Lindsay
yultraveler (oliviercn)
biglinguist - ~106k
YVRorange - 105k
Bonaventure - 100k~
travelgirl_SE (travelgirl)
supremekai
canadiancow - 155k - Trip Log
DrunkCargo (selfloadingcargo) - Triplog
alc (aaalllccc) - 108,250 wings
philelite - ~82k
yvr76 (yvr-flyer) - ~120k
Clan Lindsay
yultraveler (oliviercn)
biglinguist - ~106k
YVRorange - 105k
Bonaventure - 100k~
travelgirl_SE (travelgirl)
supremekai
Earn Your Wings - Fourth Edition
Apr 21, 2015, 12:53 pm
#106
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: YHZ
Programs: AC-E50K, Avis Preferred Plus, Mariott-Titanium
Posts: 81
I like to be in, but too rich for my blood, plus todays algorithm's wont work on my Commodore 64 and machine language!
I see that some of the cheap fares I was looking at late last night on a couple of routes are now up!
My e-mail invite came early, but the system wont authenticate me, the wheel just goes round and round and round. I did register as non altitude player and have 0 wings! Waiting for tech support to get back to me!
I see that some of the cheap fares I was looking at late last night on a couple of routes are now up!
My e-mail invite came early, but the system wont authenticate me, the wheel just goes round and round and round. I did register as non altitude player and have 0 wings! Waiting for tech support to get back to me!
Apr 21, 2015, 1:14 pm
#107
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: YOW
Programs: AC-SE100K, AC-3MM, Marriott- LT Titanium, SPG RIP
Posts: 2,959
I like to be in, but too rich for my blood, plus todays algorithm's wont work on my Commodore 64 and machine language!
I see that some of the cheap fares I was looking at late last night on a couple of routes are now up!
My e-mail invite came early, but the system wont authenticate me, the wheel just goes round and round and round. I did register as non altitude player and have 0 wings! Waiting for tech support to get back to me!
I see that some of the cheap fares I was looking at late last night on a couple of routes are now up!
My e-mail invite came early, but the system wont authenticate me, the wheel just goes round and round and round. I did register as non altitude player and have 0 wings! Waiting for tech support to get back to me!
I did not receive an email saying I have registered...should I have received one?
Apr 21, 2015, 1:54 pm
#109
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: AC SE MM, BA Gold, SQ Silver, Bonvoy Tit LTG, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond
Posts: 44,359
And on the opposite end from the "gamers" on this board, I ran into a 200k+ AQM flier this week that declared EYW as "way too complex, I don't even bother signing-up". Do I even have to add this gentleman was slightly older? 
I've decided, like previous years, not even to try. I'll route through YEG a couple more times if I feel like it and that will be it. Good luck & Wing it boys!
I've decided, like previous years, not even to try. I'll route through YEG a couple more times if I feel like it and that will be it. Good luck & Wing it boys!
Apr 21, 2015, 1:57 pm
#110
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: YVR
Programs: Ice Cream Club, AC SE MM, Bonvoy Life Plat
Posts: 2,803
I'm going to bow out of doing anything specifically targeted at EYW4 for various reasons. More room at the top 20 for all! Hopefully this is a profitable venture for AC and for those who spend more!
I think being #1 for EYW1 and EYW3 is enough... I don't like even numbers, and 4 is especially auspicious for some cultures. =)
glta!
I think being #1 for EYW1 and EYW3 is enough... I don't like even numbers, and 4 is especially auspicious for some cultures. =)
glta!
Apr 21, 2015, 2:00 pm
#112
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: AC SE MM, BA Gold, SQ Silver, Bonvoy Tit LTG, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond
Posts: 44,359
I'm going to bow out of doing anything specifically targeted at EYW4 for various reasons. More room at the top 20 for all! Hopefully this is a profitable venture for AC and for those who spend more!
I think being #1 for EYW1 and EYW3 is enough... I don't like even numbers, and 4 is especially auspicious for some cultures. =)
glta!
I think being #1 for EYW1 and EYW3 is enough... I don't like even numbers, and 4 is especially auspicious for some cultures. =)
glta!
Won't be the same without you.
Apr 21, 2015, 2:01 pm
#113
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: YYC
Programs: AC SE
Posts: 546
Apr 21, 2015, 2:05 pm
#114
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC*SE, AA Plat, SPG Plat, HH Diamond, PC Plat Ambassador, Hyatt Diamond, Fairmont Plat
Posts: 1,179
LOL
I'm sure it would be a blast to "wing run" with Drunk Cargo and CanadianCow, but bear in mind that placing in the top 20 isn't rocket science. If that is your goal, you can probably win the prize for less money than tagging along with Cargo/Cow as they will no doubt be gunning for top spot and a comfortable lead (110k to 150k wings).
This will be my fourth EYW contest and I have already banked 2 million Aeroplan points from the first three. I didn't use a computer algorithm to achieve this, just some creative routing and creative work scheduling. ITA Matrix is your friend.
Bear in mind that there does appear to be a higher level of interest this time around (at least on this board) and presumably more wing runners than in previous rounds. I'll blame cow for that
.
SG
I'm sure it would be a blast to "wing run" with Drunk Cargo and CanadianCow, but bear in mind that placing in the top 20 isn't rocket science. If that is your goal, you can probably win the prize for less money than tagging along with Cargo/Cow as they will no doubt be gunning for top spot and a comfortable lead (110k to 150k wings).
This will be my fourth EYW contest and I have already banked 2 million Aeroplan points from the first three. I didn't use a computer algorithm to achieve this, just some creative routing and creative work scheduling. ITA Matrix is your friend.
Bear in mind that there does appear to be a higher level of interest this time around (at least on this board) and presumably more wing runners than in previous rounds. I'll blame cow for that
.SG
Apr 21, 2015, 2:15 pm
#115
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC*SE, AA Plat, SPG Plat, HH Diamond, PC Plat Ambassador, Hyatt Diamond, Fairmont Plat
Posts: 1,179
(1) Very few uber flyers seriously participate as they are either unwilling or unable to play with routing and schedules and/or simply don't care about additional Aeroplan points. Even top FT flyers (200k to 400k AC flyers) shy away.
(2) Despite fact 1 and despite the obvious wing running and gaming that is taking place, AC keeps running this contest
I am both surprised and delighted by point number 2, as I felt pretty certain that they would stop running it after EYW2 when some of the not so discreet players caused AC some grief after the contest (think EWR runners). Anyway, I am very happy that they keep running the contest. In addition to being the most generous contest I have ever encountered, it is also "fun" which is saying a lot.
SG
Apr 21, 2015, 2:29 pm
#117
Suspended
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC E50K (*G) WS Gold | SPG/Fairmont Plat Hilton/Hyatt Diamond Marriott Silver | National Exec Elite
Posts: 19,284
Hey cow, how much are you going to pay me for not doing this even though I'm not doing it anyways?
Apr 21, 2015, 3:26 pm
#118
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Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: AC SE MM, BA Gold, SQ Silver, Bonvoy Tit LTG, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond
Posts: 44,359
LOL
I'm sure it would be a blast to "wing run" with Drunk Cargo and CanadianCow, but bear in mind that placing in the top 20 isn't rocket science. If that is your goal, you can probably win the prize for less money than tagging along with Cargo/Cow as they will no doubt be gunning for top spot and a comfortable lead (110k to 150k wings).
This will be my fourth EYW contest and I have already banked 2 million Aeroplan points from the first three. I didn't use a computer algorithm to achieve this, just some creative routing and creative work scheduling. ITA Matrix is your friend.
Bear in mind that there does appear to be a higher level of interest this time around (at least on this board) and presumably more wing runners than in previous rounds. I'll blame cow for that.
SG
I'm sure it would be a blast to "wing run" with Drunk Cargo and CanadianCow, but bear in mind that placing in the top 20 isn't rocket science. If that is your goal, you can probably win the prize for less money than tagging along with Cargo/Cow as they will no doubt be gunning for top spot and a comfortable lead (110k to 150k wings).
This will be my fourth EYW contest and I have already banked 2 million Aeroplan points from the first three. I didn't use a computer algorithm to achieve this, just some creative routing and creative work scheduling. ITA Matrix is your friend.
Bear in mind that there does appear to be a higher level of interest this time around (at least on this board) and presumably more wing runners than in previous rounds. I'll blame cow for that
.SG
It's not too hard to come up with something by hand, but there are some really interesting tricks that may not be obvious until you see them.
Since DC is backing out (although I'm going to try to change his mind over dinner), I'm going to need someone else to take his place so I don't go too crazy
Or I can just draw a face on a volleyball, and talk to that. That would be fun
I'll pay you $100 to come with me.
