The Glencore/Raglan jet: Raglan a well-known high grade nickel mine in Northern Quebec. Glencore is Swiss, Raglan was developed by Falconbridge, a more familiar name, until it was taken over by Glencore (like Inco was taken over by Vale/Brazil).
Hi, nice video and an amazing captured shot. Now, with your permission and approval, can I download this video so I can make a reaction on video on it if you don't mind
How did you get to that infield location? Is it open to the public? As a life long Toronto resident I used to love to plane spot around Pearson but never knew there was an infield plane spotter location . My favorite spots were the Wendy's on Airport Road just off of 23R . I once saw Air Force One landing from that location (with Obama). I was literally directly underneath AF1 as it was about 100 feet above my head about to land on what was then 24R (now 23R). I also loved to plane spot in the Aviation World parking lot on Carlingview just off of what is now 24R but back then was 24L (funny how that works). I hope you got to visit Aviation World when you were in Toronto because it is probably the greatest Aviation enthusiast store in Canada if not the world (huge selection of high quality die-cast models). As a kid growing up in the '70's my family would love to plane spot at the McDonnell-Douglas Canada parking lot (they made wings for the DC-9, DC8, and DC-10) on Airport road. It was snug right next to the taxiway to what was then 24R (now 23R) and the wings of the aircraft would almost be over your head as they positioned for takeoff. You could feel the jet blast in your face and that sweet fragrant smell of Kerosene. I still can remember seeing British Airways VC-10's, Cubana IL-62 and Freddy Lakers DC-10's taking off from that vantage point. The thunderous noise those jets made on takeoff is sadly something you will never hear again. Sadly the McDonnell-Douglas plant and parking lot are long gone. Another great location (maybe the greatest) that is long gone was the roof of the original terminal one. You could drive your car up there! From that vantage point you had a great view of all the ramp-action! The air up there on the roof was filled with the fragrant smell of Kerosene. By far the greatest aircraft that I got to see take off from Toronto was the SR-71 in the '70's when it was up here for the air show. It was like a space launch. The pilots were dressed in pressure suits just like astronauts wear! I remember the sound of the loud diesel powered air-start system that powered up the jet engines. Once powered up the SR-71 taxied for take-off position where ground crew put chocks under the wheels after which the pilots added thrust to the engines to ensure everything was OK. The wheel chocks were then removed and the SR-71 started it's THUNDEROUS take-off run with FULL AFTER BURNER! What was weird is once it got initially airborne the SR-71 pilots pushed the nose down and it leveled off for about ten seconds to gain speed before pulling the nose up and disappearing into the horizon (and a rendezvous with a KC-135 tanker) ! Talk about SPECTACULAR!
There's a roadway at the 06L/R runway where the departures were shot from. No doubt he was on a ladder though. For the early morning arrivals at 05...very likely near the infield terminal past the gates.
I too remember all those days it was great!!Also a restaurant on derry road right over the runway! Peppis we as a family would get some food sit at the picnic tables and watch the planes! The Good old days!!
Great video, do you ever do Airport walk through videos? I’ll be visiting YYZ and YUL for the first time soon. I’d love to see what all facilities there are in the international l terminals
It’s nice to see Toronto busy again but I know Pearson has been overwhelmed for the past few months with the surge of passenger loads sky rocketing. With Pearson having new airlines coming this year, not sure where they will put these newbies since there never a gate available lol
hello Alex thank you for your videos. I would like to start as a plane spotter could you tell me what equipment you have and how much it could cost approximately. if you have already made a video on the question just tell me the reference please thank you in advance and have a nice day.
Great video! Have you been to Pearson in the last month or so? I just flew in and out and my goodness is it a mess. 3 hours in security, bags all over the baggage claim area in big piles, 2 hours in customs and delayed over an hour both ways. The amount of flights delayed is insane aswell.
All are excellent shots, hard to choose one. Great camera work overall, my fav departures are Atlas Air 747 was amazing followed by PIA 777, China Easter 777. Would love to see Emirates A380 in better light. Was passing by Pearson and saw a few plane spotters, was wondering if you are there. Thank you for your hard work. 👍🙂.
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