the V-22 Osprey? yah, we invented that

This is the Canadair CL-84 Dynavert. The Canadair CL-84 "Dynavert", designated by the Canadian Forces as the CX-131, was a V/STOL turbine tiltwing monoplane designed and built by Canadair between 1964 and 1972. Only four of these experimental aircraft were built with three entering flight testing.  In over 700 flights, the aircraft passed all its tests, and was raved about by Canadian, British and American Pilots. Alas, no orders came, and the 2 remaining aircraft are now Museum Pieces. The only Complete aircraft is at the Canadian Aviation and Space Museum in Ottawa.

SeaKing 50th

This coming weekend marks the 50th Anniversary of the Canadian Sea King Helicopter. The First Airframe was Delivered in 1963. over the years, there have been electronics improvements, and the fleet was re-engined with new gearboxes in the early 90's.

On Thursday at noon, there will be a Ceremony with flypast at grand parade. For More information on the Events, See http://www.seaking50.ca

C-FZUH - AC Retro Scheme

A-319 Painted as a Trans Canada Airlines Craft, to mark the 60th anniversary of the Airline.
Spotted in Halifax on July 12 2013

Ready For Takeoff

So given ADS-B dongle, Plus a collection of Aviation Photos, I thought it time for another blog.
It will be sporadic, But i hope you enjoy.

Tupolev 154 to land at YHZ Today

Halifax Airport tweeted that a Rusian Tupolev154 will be landing around 4 pm at Halifax Stanfield Airport. This Flight was previouslly Announced by a  DND Press release, though its landing here was not mentioned.

If you happen to be by the Airport, I'd love to See photos. (Above photo from Trentonian.ca)

The Release:
A Russian Federation aircraft will conduct aerial observation flights over Canada under the Treaty on Open Skies during the period July 17 to 19, 2013.

The unarmed Tupolev TU-154M aircraft, which arrived at 8 Wing Trenton today, will be accorded Russia's legal right of unimpeded observation overflight of Canadian territory, in fulfilment of Canada's obligations as a State Party to the Treaty on Open Skies. Using an array of onboard sensors, the aircraft can observe and verify objects of interest or concern, such as military sites, industrial centres, communications facilities and transportation hubs.

The Treaty on Open Skies, which entered into force on January 1, 2002, is a legally-binding accord that promotes increased confidence and transparency amongst its 34 States Parties. As Treaty co-depository with Hungary, Canada has exercised its Treaty rights by conducting observation flights over the Russian Federation, Belarus, Georgia, Ukraine and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

This marks the ninth time a foreign State Party will have conducted an observation flight mission in Canada, the first having taken place in September 2004. Canadian military escorts and technical specialists will be aboard the Russian aircraft throughout the mission to ensure safety, security and compliance by monitoring imaging systems and strict adherence to the agreed observation flight route and profile.

Canada is a signatory to several security treaties, including those dedicated to the elimination, reduction or control of weapons of mass destruction, conventional armaments and equipment, and associated military forces. The Treaty on Open Skies is one example of how Canada exercises its commitment to reducing the threat of armed conflict by increasing trust and confidence though greater openness and transparency amongst states.