(4K) Downsview Airport's Final Departure | Bombardier Global 7500 Takeoff + Flyby!
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
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For after 95 years, from 1929 to 2024, Downsview Airport in Toronto, Canada would be coming to a close. The airport that was home to de Havilland Canada from 1929 to 2022 and Bombardier from 1994 to 2024 was preparing for the last ever aircraft to depart the field for one final time. That aircraft came in the form of a Global 7500, C-GYIN (serial number 70193). It would be the last of some 9,500 aircraft produced there by de Havilland Canada and Bombardier.
'BBA22' ('BOMBARDIER 22') started its engines and taxied out to RWY 15/33 to perform a few taxi tests and high speed break tests. Once the go ahead was given, the aircraft was cleared to Montreal with a RWY 33 departure and a right hand closed pattern for one final pass overhead northbound and then onwards to Montreal. Couldn't have asked for better lighting and conditions for such a bittersweet moment.
A big thanks to all the photographers and videographers who came out to witness and capture Canadian Aviation History.
Farewell Downsview!
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Incredible footage Ernest, glad you were there to document this historic moment! Really sad to see Toronto close two airports in the past year though.
Thanks a lot Alex! Sure worth it but yes, crazy- two airports that contributed so much to Canadian Aviation now closing down in less than a year.
Description question - I know what a brake check is, what is a break check?
Oh you’re good, I rarely get called out for spelling mistakes ;)
I actually thought it was part of the testing system and wanted an explanation.@@ErnestGutschikAviation
Great job Ernest! The lightning made for an unforgettable moment. Downsview will be remembered fondly, marking the end of an era. 😢
Thanks man! Absolutely!
Hey that's cool, I can see the slat seals that I installed onto this aircraft.
great job buddy! you never know..maybe one day they might build a fully funcitonal avro arrow to land there at the very site where it was born..but alas, the land will be bought by developers and nothing will remain except for perhaps a few pieces of runway so that tenants can get to their high rise apartments and or condos. it's the world that we live in, but who knows..see you in the next vid! cheers.
The Arrow was built at Malton... but yeah the horrid condos! Nice video! This used to be RCAF Downsview a good posting!
@@rldukes4 ah! right you are! my mistake and thank you for pointing that out. cheers!
Nice one, Ernest 👍 it's sad it's closing after so many years 😢
Thanks brotha! Indeed, a bittersweet moment.
When I lived at Keele and Finch back in the 80's,from my balcony I could see Downsview airport and them testing the Dash 8, with multiple take off's and landings etc! Too bad it's closing. I imagine it will be housing and maybe a park. Thanks for catching it!
Cheers! Wow, great memories for sure. Yes housing and development will be taking over, I believe the airport fully closes mid-April and then they take it from there.
Must have been something to see Mosquitos flying around here.
Rich history for sure.
i was landing at cyyz when i look out the window and see construction workers tearing up the runway and realized it was the end of an ERA
Outstanding work Ernest! This is a wonderful souvenir of a very special moment in Canadian aviation history.
Thanks a lot Ted! :) sure was a bittersweet moment.
Always top work Ernest. The "Terminator" always delivers ;)
Haha thanks for watching man! 🤟
Ernest l express my gratitude for the memories of the Vietnam War when my uncle worked in the modifications and cabin interior design for DeHaviland at Downsview before teaching high school mechanical drafting Etobicoke in the last high school they built namely Keillier Mackay Colliagate on Islington Avenue south of the 401.What a beautiful air base in its time.Lovely to see the final flight out from Downsview. Ernest have a great week, Happy Easter and your relatives are good. God Bless and catch you on the next flight.
Thanks a lot Chris! It sure was a bittersweet moment. Lots of fond memories there for many. Downsview shall never be forgotten.
I lived at 1154 Wilson Avenue, facing the east side on the seventh floor, I could see planes taking off and landing at Downsview back then, most going to the USA for the Vietnam War. Soldier transport and military hardware.I always wanted find out from my uncle what went on,but he could not talk about it, sworn to secrecy.Talk about the memories!!!
Amazing video😊
Thanks Marjan :)