Something unexpected yesterday (Tuesday) at OGG (Maui). I was calling for departure clearance at around 4pm and heard Air Canada 7052 requesting clearance to Vancouver (we stepped on each other). For a second I thought I was on the wrong frequency, but, sure enough, there was an AC 767 parked at one of the gates. That's the first time I've ever seen an Air Canada plane at Maui. Other OGG pilots were also saying they hadn't seen Air Canada here before.
Anyone have any idea what he was doing here? Strange flight number: 7052. A charter, maybe?
Anyone have any idea what he was doing here? Strange flight number: 7052. A charter, maybe?
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Anyone have any idea what he was doing here? Strange flight number: 7052. A charter, maybe?
Correct me if I'm wrong buy AC has flown YVR-OGG with a 762 for years and in fact I took it last MarchOriginally Posted by After Burner
Something unexpected yesterday (Tuesday) at OGG (Maui). I was calling for departure clearance at around 4pm and heard Air Canada 7052 requesting clearance to Vancouver (we stepped on each other). For a second I thought I was on the wrong frequency, but, sure enough, there was an AC 767 parked at one of the gates. That's the first time I've ever seen an Air Canada plane at Maui. Other OGG pilots were also saying they hadn't seen Air Canada here before.Anyone have any idea what he was doing here? Strange flight number: 7052. A charter, maybe?
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You are absolutely correct. OGG has been an AC destination for years.Originally Posted by TheOnlyWayTo Fly
Correct me if I'm wrong buy AC has flown YVR-OGG with a 762 for years and in fact I took it last March
AB I think you've been exceeding your ceiling a bit, I'm pretty sure I've flown AC to OGG too. Funny flight though. AC 7052 was YEG-YVR today.
Don't know if this will work, but here's the flightaware link for the one you saw: http://flightaware.com/live/flight/A...249Z/PHOG/CYVR
Don't know if this will work, but here's the flightaware link for the one you saw: http://flightaware.com/live/flight/A...249Z/PHOG/CYVR
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Anyone have any idea what he was doing here? Strange flight number: 7052. A charter, maybe?
I've flown as pilot to Maui several times within the last ten years.My most memorable layover was watching Tiger Woods and Mike Weir at the Mercedes championship at Kapalua. Daily flight in the winter. We also fly to Kona and of course Honolulu.Originally Posted by After Burner
Something unexpected yesterday (Tuesday) at OGG (Maui). I was calling for departure clearance at around 4pm and heard Air Canada 7052 requesting clearance to Vancouver (we stepped on each other). For a second I thought I was on the wrong frequency, but, sure enough, there was an AC 767 parked at one of the gates. That's the first time I've ever seen an Air Canada plane at Maui. Other OGG pilots were also saying they hadn't seen Air Canada here before.Anyone have any idea what he was doing here? Strange flight number: 7052. A charter, maybe?
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Sorry, I worded my post very badly. What I meant was there is never an Air Canada flight during normal, daytime hours. They sneak in and depart under the cover of darkness after the tower is closed. So most people here have no idea that AC comes to Maui. It was nice to see him there. I miss seeing Harmony.Originally Posted by acplt
I've flown as pilot to Maui several times within the last ten years.My most memorable layover was watching Tiger Woods and Mike Weir at the Mercedes championship at Kapalua. Daily flight in the winter. We also fly to Kona and of course Honolulu.
Flight on weekend went mechnical, replacement aircraft sent to OGG. What you saw was the original aircraft that has been fixed and being ferried back to Canada.
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Hey Andrew, thanks for the info. Originally Posted by Andrew Yiu
Flight on weekend went mechnical, replacement aircraft sent to OGG. What you saw was the original aircraft that has been fixed and being ferried back to Canada.
Someone told me the reason for AC's late night schedule is that their pilots can't handle landing in the afternoon 40 kt crosswinds. Is that true?
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Someone told me the reason for AC's late night schedule is that their pilots can't handle landing in the afternoon 40 kt crosswinds. Is that true?
Give me a break. You obviously have not flown through a Canadian winter. Add slippery snowswept runways to your tropical breezes.The schedule is for better aircraft utilisation. Fly to Hawaii while it's night in Canada and back in the morning to fly a full day schedule.Originally Posted by After Burner
Hey Andrew, thanks for the info. Someone told me the reason for AC's late night schedule is that their pilots can't handle landing in the afternoon 40 kt crosswinds. Is that true?
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Yup. That's why I included the " Originally Posted by Fermat
I think that he was poking gentle fun at our excellent pilots!
" thingy.Also poking fun at the Hawaii weather. There really isn't any. We really don't even have crosswinds. The winds are strong but they're kind enough to blow right down the centerline.
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" thingy.
Also poking fun at the Hawaii weather. There really isn't any.
Well, other than the rain.Originally Posted by After Burner
Yup. That's why I included the " " thingy.Also poking fun at the Hawaii weather. There really isn't any.
It's 0.7 C outside right now, so at least it's not snowing. 60 km winds. Remind me why I live here again?
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" thingy.
Also poking fun at the Hawaii weather. There really isn't any. We really don't even have crosswinds. The winds are strong but they're kind enough to blow right down the centerline.
Having just spent another week in Kihei, I can attest to the weather. 26-30C ech day, no rain arounf Kihei, nice breeze, cold beer, warm water, what could be better.Originally Posted by After Burner
Yup. That's why I included the " " thingy.Also poking fun at the Hawaii weather. There really isn't any. We really don't even have crosswinds. The winds are strong but they're kind enough to blow right down the centerline.