A few airplane pics...........

This Russian Antonov is often in Montreal. I had not seen it for quite some time and was wondering what the deal was. Well it arrived later that afternoon and I was able to snap a few pictures as it maneuvered on the ramp.



A nice side angle shot..........



The Antonov requires a 6 minute slot for takeoff. Most aircraft will be given their takeoff clearance and will depart right away. This Russian beast has to gradually increase it's power to 5 different power settings and let stabilze for a minute each time before it powers up all the way for take-off.

Landing in Quebec City, an Air Transat, Airbus A310 arriving from Paris.