WestJet Pilot

[fakeflyer737 1,012]

Hi Guys, I awhile back before NGX BETA I'm sure I had a conversation with a current WestJet NG driver, does anybody know who he is or how I can get ahold of him, I have some questions regarding WJA Ops.Cheers

[Houghton11 12]

His name is Jack Colwill. I forget his display name here...JackC or something along those lines.In the mean time, what's you question? I'm no Westjet "Owner" but I could ask around YYC here.

[Jack_C 1]

Hey Ron. Whatcha got on our mind? ........and yes, we are getting Q400s lolJackColwill

Edited February 18, 2012 by Jack_C

[ricky76 46]

Westjet Q400's eh? I heard a while ago it was being considered, has it been confirmed?

[Jack_C 1]

Hey Ricky. Pretty much. Its between the ATR and Q400. We are 99% sure it will be the Q.JackColwill

[simbio 56]

Hi JackWe do really miss your video for slowing down this bird.Hope to see soon some new addition and why not real world video from TOD to FAF interacting with ATC.

[ricky76 46]

Hey Ricky. Pretty much. Its between the ATR and Q400. We are 99% sure it will be the Q.JackColwill

I do a lot of spotting at YVR, and I can't recall ever seeing an ATR there. I allways thought they were used more in Europe. I am a huge Westjet fan. I fly with them 4-5 times a year to Calgary and Saskatoon. May have to book a flight on a Q just for fun. Thanks for the reply Jack.

[fencer 16]

......I can't recall ever seeing an ATR there. I allways thought they were used more in Europe.

I think the largest operators in North America are American Eagle/Executive Airlines and FedEx. According to Wikipedia AE/EA will return a large part of their fleet to the lessor starting this year.Bruno

[Jack_C 1]

Yes there are a few advantages of going with the Q for us right now. The single engine service ceiling is a lot higher. I dont think we would even be able to do a couple routes in the mountains with the ATR. The back orders for the ATR72-600 is a lot longer than the dash so we can get a hold of the Qs quicker. Obiously speed being another. HOPEFULLY support would be better since DHC is just down the street. There are a few others. Its downfall is price. They are about 5-6 million more than the ATR. Hopefully we can get a good deal since the Q orders are quite slow right now,.JackColwill

[MrSpeaker 122]

Hey Ron. Whatcha got on our mind? ........and yes, we are getting Q400s lolJackColwill

I wonder if WestJet will open up routes to CYTZ, I love WestJet but since Porter came to town flying right into CYTZ here from Moncton, is just so much more convenient, for me anyways.

[fakeflyer737 1,012]

Ya same with Windsor, Porter flies direct from CYQG - CYTZ.

[ricky76 46]

With the Q400 Westjet can now service alot more of the BC interior I would imagine. Castelgar, cranbrook, Kamloops ect.Great news for Westjet, I hope they do well with it.