I Flew on a Boeing 737-200 From a GRAVEL RUNWAY!
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- Опубліковано 4 бер 2023
- Back in April 2022, myself and my friend @MarkBrandonAviation paid another visit to Northern Quebec.
After spending a few days in Kuujjuaq, the best way for us to get back to the south was to fly to Puvirnituq and hop on another Boeing 737-200!
As you can imagine, it felt pretty surreal to be back there after our previous adventure in 2021...
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SOURCES:
Puvirnituq New Terminal: nunatsiaq.com/stories/article...
www.infrastructure.gc.ca/medi...
James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement:
www.theglobeandmail.com/news/...
www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1...
James Bay Project/La Grande Complex: www.hydroquebec.com/sebj/en/la...
www.airinuit.com/en/destinati...
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FLIGHT INFORMATION
Airline: Air Inuit (3H/AIE)
Aircraft: Boeing 737-200 (B732)
Flight Number: 3H705
Seat: 19A
Livery: Standard
Engines: 2x Pratt and Whitney JT8D-9A
Registration: C-GSPW
Route: Puvirnituq (YPX) - La Grande Rivière (YGL) - Montreal (YUL)
Callsign: AIR INUIT 705
Runway used: 19 (YPX) - 13 (YGL) - 24L (YUL)
Date filmed: April 2022
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Another reason Air Inuit has used the 737-200 for a long time isn't just for its gravel runway capabilities but also the amount of people it can carry as well as combi! As you've said, Air Inuit is a lifeline for the airports of these northern communities. Not just in the passenger sense, but also cargo. Without the airline, they wouldn't be getting ANY goods. But with everything coming in by plane, the products in the markets of these communities like Puvirnituq are more expensive as a result. It really puts into perspective just how isolated they are. Us in suburban and urban communities like to complain about a lot, but compared to remote places, it makes us consider just how lucky we are, and we should be thankful regardless for what we have.
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As a kid I got to fly on a VistaJet 737-200 with my grandma for my first ever flight. Didn't really appreciate it at the time because I was a kid. This video inspired me to maybe try to fly on one of these 737-200 to appreciate the experience this time.
Awesome video Alex!! Love the 737-200. Nothing beats the bucket reversers on landing. My wife and I are going to Vancouver in May. First time on Air Canada. Philadelphia to Toronto to Vancouver. 😊
Great videos - I love the balance of aircraft / flying details plus some insights into the areas you’re visiting. It makes me want to visit some of these more remote areas.
The Bobby 200 has an excellent glide ratio. It's also much lighter than any 737. Don't expect Inuit to pull the plug on their Bobbys when they have them so polished and wrapped around their pinkys. The cold air is very thick and gentle on those airframes and Pratt and Whitneys. Classy flight, matey.
The only 737 I ever liked, just because of the thrust reversers, and the eargasm sounds of the engines..
As a fellow Alex, Pilot, and longtime subscriber; this is you at your best.
Thank you Alex.
F1 season opener straight to a praglowski trip report! Pretty good Sunday
Thanks for another great video about northern Canada. As an only-modestly-traveled USA citizen, I'm fascinated by the "frozen north" and hopefully I can visit some of these beautiful locales for myself.
One of my favorite trips that you have posted. Many thanks Alex.
I have very few bucket list flights. This is one of them. Cheers, young man. I appreciate the reminder.
Fascinating video! When I began flying as a pre-teen (late 1960s), most of the flights were on 707s, 727s, 737s, DC-8s, DC-9s. Flying was a very special experience in those days. The thought never crossed my mind that those planes would someday be only fond memories.
Great video as always, Alex! Yours has to be the most unique and interesting aviation channel around. During that amazing wing shot leaving Puvirnituq, I could almost feel the sensation of rising while sitting here at home.
Love watching your videos! And, I must say, I love the Air Inuit livery.
Great video, have been on the 200's a few times but non gravel kit varieties.
That was a great video Alex so much appreciated. The 200 is indeed a true workhorse & Air Inuit seems to be a great carrier. Best wishes 👍🍀
Fantastic work! Love these planes. I got to fly jumpseat on a cargo 737-200 with Northern Air Cargo in 2018. Went ANC-BRW-ANC.
Great video of my favourite aircraft. Thanks!