Hi Richard,

I work for NavCanada.

Firstly, You mentioned that the inspection was conducted by a 2 engined jet. Well, had it been a prop dash-8, the inspection would have taken about an hour longer thanks to the difference in speed.

2) The inspections of instrument landing systems are generally 2 times per year. One of those is quite lengthy and the other is of considerably shorter duration. This means you only have to endure the long inspection for 8hrs out of 365 days per year.

3) These inspections are necessary to protect the passengers, crew and anyone who lives near the approach area of an airport. The inspection ensures that the signals relied on by pilots for accurate navigation in very poor visibility or low cloud situations are within tolerances. Think of it this way - It would be like asking someone to drive by only referring to the GPS on their dashboard but NOT looking out the window. You better hope that the GPS is calibrated and the data and signals are accurate or you will hit a guardrail or end up in the ditch.

4) Sometimes these inspections take longer because of other traffic using the navigation aid that is being inspected or the inspection aircraft doesn't fly the route correctly to properly verify that the signal is accurate. In either case they must start the process again which adds flights and time to the equation.

5) These inspections are a requirement for any instrument navigation aid and would take place even if the City Centre airport DID NOT have any commercial tenants. The requirement for an accurate and trustworthy signal doesn't change. These inspections have been taking place at the TCCA well before the arrival of Porter.

Now I have some questions for you.

Why do you insist on making this issue so personal? - "South lakeshore will become the garbage can for the Porter Limousine's noise and pollutants. A travesty foisted on the behest of the monied aristocracy, an aristocracy that feels entitled to avoid the pedestrian efficiencies of service and security at Pearson Airport." This whole "aristocracy" and "entitlement" argument boggles MY mind. It's almost as if you feel like every passenger on these planes is showing their middle finger at everyone outside the plane. I can't see the benefit of this kind of tormented and negative mindset. You have legitimate noise and pollution concerns but let's end it at that.

Secondly, WHAT "defined Porter Flight Path restrictions" are you referring to? The flight path flown by the inspection aircraft IS that defined flight path that Porter and any other aircraft uses to approach the TCCA in poor weather. Porter may be "practicing low overflights of south lakeshore" to maintain pilot proficiency or to train new crews flying into the TCCA.

Finally,
"NavCanada facilitating and way finding for a criminal master plan"

NavCanada operates the TCCA control tower and maintains the navigation aids.
What is the criminal act you refer to?
Please explain?

Joe