Empress of Vancouver

[Aharon 606]

Shalom and greetings all my pals,

Presenting a nice Canadian commuter flight from CYXT Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat located 3 nautical miles south of Terrace, British Columbia, Canada to CYVR Vancouver International Airport located on Sea Island in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada about 8 miles from downtown Vancouver.

On climb to FL300 after take off from runway 15 with background view of Gitnadoiks River Provincial Park





Still climbing to FL300 now at FL200



Approaching Pacific Ocean with background view of strait called Grenville Channel below engine and Farrant Island below the arrowed fin



Intercepting DUGGS with background view of Campania Island and turning left to head south to YZT and CYVR



Cruising at FL300







Descending through clouds toward CYVR





On final runway approach to runway 08R



Approaching above waters of Salish Sea



Still on final approach with background view of the land strip that is part of Iona Beach Regional Park



Seconds before touchdown



TOUCHDOWN





Engaging reverse thrusters



Exiting from runway to taxiway toward gate





Arriving at the gate



Thank you for viewing.  Stay tuned for next exciting flight!!

Regards,

Aharon

[netshadoe 144]

Great shots!  Brings back memories of CPAir!  Flew with them a few times back in the day!!

[HighTowers 1,434]

Theres a classic livery I havnt seen in long time. Nice job.

[Dave_YVR 973]

Great shots on a super classic Canadian livery.

 

 Keep in mind that FL300 is a westbound alt. :wink:

[A320FAN 370]

Great shots!

[JRMurray 214]

Great livery, and fantastic shots (as usual) of my corner of the world! The livery brings back memories of going to Expo 86.

[Aharon 606]

Netshadoe, Hightowers, Dave YVR, FDX777, and JRMurray,  thank for your very kind words.

 

Keep in mind that FL300 is a westbound alt. :wink:

 

Dave,  yep  In state of excitement flying this plane in this flight, I goofed up setting the wrong altitude.  LOL

 

Regards,

 

Aharon