Episode 4: Shooting Silver Stars

A restored CT133 back from its maiden flight at the Jet Aircraft Museum in London, Ontario
A restored CT133 back from its maiden flight at the Jet Aircraft Museum in London, Ontario

News

Upcoming Events

  • 53rd annual fly day – Saturday October 1st, 2011
    Ottawa, On. Oct. 1 – More Information
  • Aviation Stories – Lt. Col. William Barker
    Canadian Air & Space Museum, Downsview, On Oct. 7 – More Information

Doors Open London: Jet Aircraft Museum Fly Day

Danny recaps his day in London, Ontario checking out the first flight of a newly restored T-33.

Cleared En Route History of Canadian Aviation: CT-133 Silver Star

Chris explores the history and continuing legacy of the Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star and its canuck cousin the Canadair CT-133 Silver Star.

Cleared En Route Top Plane Confirmed!

Given that there was no objection to the nomination of the Canadair CT-114 Tutor since the last show we proudly confirm this aircraft as one of Canada’s Top Planes. For a listing of all the Top Planes (confirmed or nominated) head over to the Top Planes Hall of Fame. If you have a plane which you think to be deserving of this designation, please contact us to let us know.

Wrap up

We are now on iTunes! Check out the link on the right of this page to get hooked up.

Thank you to Ryan and Jim and the others who’ve taken the time to tweet or write to the show. We always love hearing feedback and look forward to making improvements to the show and website over time. We love aviation and want to share that with you. Thank you and stay tuned!

Also, please do not forget to check out the Canadian Air & Space Museum Special Episode. The Museum is fighting for it’s life and to preserve important pieces of Canadian history. Find out what you can do to help by heading over to our Help the CASM page or by heading over to the Museum’s site for the latest news.

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Opening and closing music is Dolphin’s Day by Robert Walker

Episode 3: Newsworthy

Canadian Snowbirds flying CT-114 Tutors
The Canadian Snowbirds, 431 Demonstration squadron, flying CT-114 Tutors

News

Upcoming Events

  • Snowbirds over Gore Bay
    Gore Bay, On. Sep. 14
  • Reno Air Races
    Reno, NV, USA Sept 14 – 18

Canadian International Air Show Wrap-up

Find out about the CIAS which took place in Toronto, September 3rd – 6th and featured the first ever flight of an Osprey in Canada.

Cleared En Route Top Planes

A new segment where we propose an aircraft as an iconic, Canadian airplane and leave it up to you, the listeners to let us what you think of it!

In this episode: Canadair CT-114 Tutor.

Wrap up

We’re working on iTunes availability, thanks to all who have emailed us about it!

Coming up in future episodes: deHavilland Canada history segments. Learn about the Beaver, the Otter and all the other great DHC aircraft!

Follow us on Twitter @ClearedEnRoute or send us an email at podcast@clearedenroute.com. Questions, comments and suggestions are always welcomed!

Opening and closing music is Dolphin’s Day by Robert Walker