FLYING THE BEECH 1900C! Pacific Coastal Victoria to Vancouver
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- Pacific Coastal Airlines, or Pasco, is a Canadian regional airline that flies within British Columbia, and also operates flights for WestJet Link in Alberta. They’re primarily based out of the south terminal at Vancouver International Airport, and have a fleet of Saab 340s and Beechcraft 1900s.
Today, I'm flying on one of their Beechcraft 1900Cs from Victoria to Vancouver. See what I thought of the Pasco experience in this trip report!
Big thank you to the person who made this flight possible, you know who you are, and I really appreciate the support :)
Thanks as well to Brandon for his hospitality during my stay in Victoria, go check him out: / @bsiskaaviation
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FLIGHT INFORMATION
Airline: Pacific Coastal Airlines (PCO/8P)
Aircraft: Beechcraft 1900C (B190)
Flight Number: 8P1524
Seat: 1A
Livery: New (2015)
Engines: 2x Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67D
Registration: C-FPCX
Route: Victoria (YYJ) - Vancouver (YVR)
Callsign: PASCO 1524
Runway used: 27 (YYJ) - 08R (YVR)
Date filmed: November 2019
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You are very welcome for the hospitality, Alex! Come back anytime! Another excellent trip report!
Sir Alex Praglowski, I'm Taking over a Beechcraft 1900c!
YAY!
I am a captain of an A320 and flying for Volaris. I found interesting to fly in a Beech 1900C, It seems not so stressful as a big jet and more personal, just see that there is no cockpit armor door for example and the passengers can talk to the pilot & see the progress of the flight.
Flew with them a lot during Central Coast Land & Resource Management Plan process - Bella Coola; Campbell River; Vancouver; even a charter to Rivers Inlet on a King Air once out of Port Hardy
I've come over to Canada twice to sample of these airlines. First time I flew LHR-YYZ and return on a BA 744, stayed 2 nights in Toronto then flew YTZ-YUL on PD DH4, stayed 1 night then flew YUL-YOW on AC DH1, YOW-YYC on AC E90, stayed one night then flew YYC-YEG on AC DH3 and YEG-YVR on AC 320. Stayed 2 nights in YVR and while there I did a 40min tour of the city and mountains on Harbour Air otter. Then flew YVR-YYZ on AC 319 then back home. 2nd trip I flew LGW-LAX on DY 789, LAX-SEA on DL 717 First class then SEA-YVR on Horizon DH4. Stayed in YVR for 4 days as I loved it so much on my last visit. Then flew YVR-YXY on Air North 735 and stayed 1 night, then flew YXY-YDA and return on their HS748 then back to YVR on their 735. Next day flew YVR-YYJ on Pacific Coastal B1900D and YYJ-YVR on AC DH4, then back home on AC 773 YVR-LHR. I absolutely love the smaller Canadian airlines, they really are special and what a spectacular country it is
Wow, what a report! I really like reports of the Pacific NW especially of Vancouver. One of my favorite places to visit! The scenery is just spectacular!
Great shots! What I really like about your channel is that you are a real aviation enthusiast! Unlike some others, you know your aircraft. Yes service is a big part of flying, I find there are a few out there that don’t really seem to know much about aviation and prefer to talk (most of the time bitch🙄) about an appetizer sitting in a F or J seat! Keep up the great work! Cheers 🍻!
Love this video! I used to fly in the Beech 1900 a lot from Vancouver to Williams Lake. So awesome watching the pilots from my seat!
Ooh the new departure lounge in Victoria looks so much nicer! Another great video!
This report just got a big thumbs up. Thank you Alex and Pacific Coastal for making this short documentary possible.
Nice coverage of Pacific Coastal!
Also the expanded/renovated departure lounge at YYJ looks awesome. I was last at YYJ in the summer of 2018 and they were still working on the foundation.
Awesome report mate!
Great views aboard this B1900!
Great trip report, those 1900C's look pretty tight! Love that engine view, and the shots into the cockpit are great as well. I'll definitely need to try flying with Pasco some day.
I love the look of the 1900C and of course Pacific looks awesome 😍
Nice flight. The scenery in that part of the world never gets old. Victoria is one of two airports that I've flown to both commercially (Pasco!) and privately.
The King Air DNA is much more obvious in the 1900C than the 1900D.
I enjoyed your video Alex. I flew from Vancouver to Port Hardy in one of their SAABs back in August. Apart from the amazing scenery the experience with Pasco was excellent. Nothing but praise for their service on the ground and in the air..
Like you, I found the flight far too short and I wanted it to continue all day!
Greetings from Australia.
We have countless times driven from Crofton on Vancouver Island up to Trail BC to visit aging parents. Then we thought, why not try flying!
OMG! in the same time it takes to go from home to Nanaimo, ferry to Horseshoe Bay and get off the ferry to start an 8+hour drive...we were LANDING in Trail! Needless to say, we went several times!
‘Pasco’ service was second to none! And their care for when we flew our parents down here was above and beyond anything we expected!
Oh...and Alex...be glad you sat up front. Half way down the isle the wing spar protrudes across the aisle and I darn near landed flat on my face! But at 6’8”...your head would probably would have made a dent in the cargo bulkhead!🤕😂
Wonderful trip report of yet another small aircraft!
You the man! 6ft plus and wants to fly, Great footage, thankyou!
There's just something relaxing about those big blades spinning within inches of the fuselage.
Very vibratory. 👍
Nice video, glad you could come to Victoria. Thanks for sharing!
A Short flight report from Alex? WHAT MADNESS IS THIS?! In all seriousness, I love the B1900, such a black sheep of an airplane but such a workhorse too. Great video, good views of the Pacific Northwest.
As a fan on the YYC spotters page and having watched many of your videos. This one in my opinion is the best ! Thank you Alex ! That view on approach though...........
Love Pacific Coastal, & love your channel! Great job!
@Aviation TV Hey there!
I flew on a 1900C in 1991 on the old Midwest Express from Madison WI to LaCrosse, WI, same seat next to the prop and great view through the cockpit. Just a great flight!!!
Fantastic video! Love the Beech!
Incredible to see how much smaller the C is compared to the D! The only better seat there would be inside the cockpit I'd say.
I approve of this statement!
Planes with open cockpits are awesome. You can actually see what the pilots are doing!
That was badass. Awesome wing view.
You do such a good job 👏 I have flown several times with Pacific and enjoyed each flight . Good airline
Your short 18min hop reminded me of the times I had also flow short hops between cities in a 1900D. Flown the Beach 1900D with Mesa Airlines between Roswell and Albuquerque, NM when they still had that service in mid 2000's. Later again with Mesa from Denver, that stopped in Colorado Springs, then Pueblo, and finally Albuquerque, then a transfer in ABQ to a Roswell bound 1900D, (it might have been the same plane, I can't remember if the crew was different) that plane then would fly onto Hobbs, NM after stopping in Roswell. I took this circuitous route to experience the 1900D, knowing you would have to disembark at both Colorado Springs airport for an hour and 20 or so mins at Pueblo, and again in ABQ. It was also the only airline serving Roswell, NM at the time, so I wouldn't have to drive 3hrs between ABQ and Roswell. I took off 4 times and landed 4 times that evening. Unfortunately we had a late start in Denver and it was winter so daylight quickly faded, not much to see in the dark, especially between Pueblo and ABQ and ABQ to Roswell portions, with far lower population between those cities.
Thank you for this information. I am planning a trip to Port Hardy to see my friend and I needed to know if i would be able to board the plane by myself because I have a bum knee and am in alot of pain most of the time. I can see the steps are going to be a problem but maybe if i ask for assistance in and out of the plane I will be able to do it. I can also see that i will have to take my obus back pillow because I cannot recline at all my back is too badly damaged. Thank you for showing me that with assistance I can book my trip.
Had to click as soon as i got the notif!
Same!
Planes featured on this channel keeps getting smaller xD
Cessna 172 trip report coming next week
@@AlexPraglowskiAviation then only Aerolite remains!
Or Alex keeps getting bigger. ;)
For the plane he flied, YES
Can’t wait for the Cessna 150 trip report
I flew the 1900 from KSUX to KMSP several times back in the early 00's when Northwest Airlines (Airlink) flew them along with the Saab 340 on the same route. Fortunately it was a short 45 minute flight so my height (6'3") was only cramped for a short time.
Unfortunately, the 1900 and the 349 were the only aircraft that flew the SUX - MSP route and it was the only destination out if SUX, so you were stuck with one or the other.
I've flown more than a few times with Pacific Coastal on both their Beechcraft and Saab planes. The rush I have when the throttles are put to the wall never gets old. I think the very back seat on the Beech is my favourite. Right from the very first flight with them they have impressed me with the skill of their air crews and their professionalism that leaves plenty of room for friendliness. Over the last several years fighting some fairly major health issues that required travel to Vancouver they have made my life much easier many times with out even knowing they have done it. I can not say enough good things about them. P.S. I hope they are not considering a name change, Pacific Coastal is a great name that can paint a picture in your mind, while Pasco sounds like something that happens in your colon!
Fabulous video! I hope you liked Victoria. I was one of the people at 4:40. Not the first time I was in one of your videos, I made a quick appearance in your Air Tindi Dash 7 video at Abbotsford as well. Lol.
Yesss Literally my number 1# favorite aircraft in the world 😍😍😍. Just subscribed
Very enjoyable Alex!
Awesome report from aboard this 1900 mate. Love how short the flight is, and that view from the cockpit to is very uniques these days.
I cannot see you doing a 7hr flight with that legroom though haha.
Excellent report as always, really informative.
Shoutout to the very kind person who gave you their buddy pass to make this experience happen.
Liked :)
Alex, you made my Sunday morning! This airplane I am thinking about and plan to flight in Feb2020. Opening TH-cam I see your newest video - and bingo, its a Beechcraft 1900c! Coool. Want to enjoy that too: for me it will be Nassau - Governors Harbor 20 minutes flight on Bahamas by Southern Air Charter. They have also 1900D version but I hope it will be 1900C. :))))
Awesome trip report, Alex! I hope you enjoyed it here in Victoria.
Great vid! I used to work for Pasco in flight ops, so it’s always great to see them get featured! Small point but the “Pacific Northwest” is a term that refers to the continental U.S., so we refer to ourselves as Southwest BC or the South Coast. 🙂
flying in small plane is a lot of fun .. so much more to see of the workings of the plane
Cracking footage Alex, interesting to hear a British voice doing the welcome to Vancouver too.
Ay, another Pasco that I've flown before. I remember flying this and having my eyes fixated on the cockpit the entire time.
Did the same flight earlier this year on a Westjet Encore Q400. It was quite glorious flying over the Gulf Islands and as we were landing on 26 we flew round that geographic oddity that is Point Roberts which was fascinating. Like you it was just a shame the flight was so short! If you've not already done so you should try Harbour Air's Turbine Otter or Twin Otter seaplanes between Victoria and Vancouver harbours. Better still, book yourself on their 'Mail Run' to Ganges and Maple Bay from Vancouver Harbour. You might even bag a Beaver on the Ganges-Maple Bay leg. Pure avgeek heaven!
that was a nice and beautiful trip
So weird seeing a video from my city. Love it!
I was looking at flightradar24 the other day at Vancouver and was curious about this airline. Read my mind! Thanks for the review.
777 Pilot here. Great video, love that twin Beech and scenery in that part of North America . I'm 6"10, always a leg room problem for me too>>>>
Thanks for uploading these nice videos. What I sometimes see, is a stick behind the tail of the plane (not any plane), it goes all the way onto the ground. It's to prevent the plane from tipping over (tail hits the ground). Nice to see that this (very old) method is still being used into the 21st century!
Thank-you Alex for another video that throws me back in time and reminds me of my own experiences with regional (commuter as it was known) flying. _However, before I continue my comment I too express a great deal of gratitude towards Brandon, who ponied up the buddy pass and made the trip possible for you._ Furthermore, as a demonstration of my thanksgiving, I have subscribed to his “TH-cam” channel with the ground floor membership number, 363. So Alex, please send to Brandon my appreciation, and please ask him not to forget us when he becomes rich with subscribers as you have, as evidenced by the hoard of paparazzi falling all over themselves merely to photograph your departure at @4:37 - JUST KIDDING!
As a reminder to you, I frequently flew on a Beechcraft 99 commuter aircraft between Chicago’s O’Hare to Danville, IL, which is roughly the distance between Vancouver and Kelowna, BC. About the only noticeable external differences between the 99 and 1900 are the shape of the fuselage, square vs. oval windows, rear vs. front passenger doors, and the horizontal stabilizer mount. Inside, the 99 had about 1 foot less headroom, which made a trip across the wing spar hump on the floor a tight squeeze (I’m 6’4”). I flew my hour or so flight so frequently, that I was able to experience all the seats. Ultimately, my seat choice depended on my mood. Sitting in the front gave me the best view of the cockpit and instrument panel. Behind the wing provided the best view of the ground.
Despite the exceptionally beautiful scenery, I could not help being attracted to the cockpit views. If the pilots were flying without using the autopilot, they certainly did do a phenomenal job of keeping the aircraft level - the “Vertical Speed Indicator” appeared to be frozen on “0”.
Finally, among your last phrases in describing your experience with flying on the 1900 vs. jet aircraft was, “Great change of pace…” For me, it is a world of difference, especially since these aircraft normally cruise at a much lower altitude than jets. The view of ground activities at the propjet’s altitude remains in 3 dimensions, which makes viewing the landscape much more entertaining to me. The higher you fly, the flatter the Earth becomes.
Again sir, thank-you so very much for the time and effort you put into your flight review. Also, please be sure to remind me to Brandon. Please keep up the great work. By the way, I just finished watching Brandon’s Victoria plane-spotting video. Is that he who is standing on the ladder?
Thanks for the kind words as always! Just to clarify, Brandon wasn't the one who gave me the buddy pass, he's a local spotter in Victoria and good friend of mine who showed me around while I was there. (And yes, the one waving!)
Looks like a good flight 👍
Great footage 👍 Interesting to hear an English accent on the flight announcement, was expecting Canadian
Welcome to my hometown. Hope Victoria treated you well. I fly pretty regularly for work so am intimately familiar with YYJ.
Your channel just showed up in my reccommendations. I'm thinking it's because of Airport CEO. I took my flight training at YYJ back in the 90s. I just wish I had been able to complete my training. There truly is nothing like the feeling of flying. Especially that first solo flight.
This looks sooooo cool!!!
Just subscribed!! 😀😀
Ever since the major US airlines (American, United, and Delta) have retired multiple turboprops, Canada is one of the last places in North America where you can still see propeller aircrafts in active service, especially the ones that are rare to find nowadays.
Really nice video!
Lucky you...When I fly, I can never afford to sit in seat 2A, I’m always stuck in the back of the plane. Hope you enjoyed it ! 🤣
VERY NICE VIEWS
I'm in your video! I'm the spotter with the white jacket at YYJ!
Love Saab 340 TAG n Guatemala operate those Beautys
Small is Beautiful!
I haven't been on one in over 20 years! United Express used to fly Beechcraft, now they only use CRJ and Embraer. - Red
Just took that flight last week!
The reference in the description to Pacific Coastal's flights operating for WestJet (as WestJet Link) isn't quite complete. They aren't only in Alberta. They also have several routes involving B.C. including Calgary-Cranbrook, Calgary-Prince George and one route entirely in B.C, Vancouver-Cranbrook.
Their cramped Beech 1900Cs appear to be the only ones still carrying passengers in Canada. Most are now operated as freighters. The 1900D with the much taller fuselage was a big improvement.
Ah the 1900C... talk about cozy!
Nice also to avoid the main terminal for easy exit. That other terminal is very nice and quiet
You need to do a Harbour Air (twin otter)! You really cant get more canadian then flying a twin otter sea plane... unless of course if was a DHC beaver! Lol
Your good Alex!But can you do an west jet encore review?
So cool I did the majority of my flight training out of CYYJ.
Note; Pacific Coastal's callsign is Pascal. It's a mash up of Pacific and Coastal. Pa(s) Cal
the d has a stand up cabin versus the c and I used to work for a airline that flew the b c d models longest flt I took was DEN-ORD ..3 stops enroute quite comfortable the whole trip
Wow didn't know they finished the renos already!
Cool.
Cool video! Can you do a Buffalo Airways Trip report?
Dominik Kwolczak Yes please!
I don't think they are selling tickets for their only scheduled flight so a trip report would be somewhat unrealistic considering how expensive a charter is
I would love to, unfortunately they don't have scheduled passenger flights anymore.
Alex Praglowski Aviation o that’s a shame 😮 I thought they just weren’t using the DC3? 😒
They fly the C-46, and L-188, along with the DC-3, but all for cargo only.
Great flight and an instrument panel that I can read, not this EFIS crap nowadays.. Real flying.. Thanks for sharing....
Oh a beechcraft hell yeah
They use to fly Shorts (the bus); They also charter :)
Looks like the same style of plane that flys into Powell River, BC.
Ryan Galloway it is
@@kalanhammond-rota2876 though we mainly have a pure white one with an elk/deer on the rear stabilizer, we do also have this color scheme one as we.
I fly with Pacific Coastal regularly and have multiple times per month for probably 10+ YEARS. in that time I have never ever heard of it referred to as PASCO by staff or customers. BTW until fairly recently they also had a Grumman Goose based in Port Hardy which serviced small communities on the coast with freight, postal and passenger service. Other than air, these places can only be reached by water and often were too small even for a landing strip.
PASCO is their radio call sign and almost everyone I know refers to it by that name.
They used to operate the Goose and Beaver but now have spun that off to their Wilderness Air subsidiary.
Pls what is the causes of air condition on beech 1900not cooling
Yeah, way to short a flight for the awesome scenery. Another good seat in the C, don’t think the D has it. Was the very back and you could look straight down the aisle to see straight out. My eyesight is probably not good enough anymore but the perspective was very cool
Triple if not unwound, the movement is shared. Bring forth the bagels so she may jump.
This looks brand new how can it be 33 year's old
They have to be properly maintained to keep them safe.
From a distance a new coat of paint will always look brand new. Up close you'll see more dirt and grime, like on the engines
@@BPanio Its not dirt and grime its just engine exhaust soot, there is no point in cleaning it because it would just come right back again. The reason you don't see this on Jazz or something is because the exhaust pipes on Q400s is at the back of the wing unlike PT6 engines where they are at the front (like on the 1900). Those planes are in such great condition compared to other regional airlines in the area, that black stuff is purely there due to the design of the plane itself
Maintenance does wonders.
definitely a lot of soot on the engine cowl, but much cleaner than cargo beasts.
Alex will you do a Harbour Air trip report?
Pacific Coastal also flies the 1900D as well as the 1900C.
The air vent on the 1900 is actually far larger than most commercial aircraft.
Should fly over to Comox or Campbell River.
Why does the camera make it look like the props are going in slo mo in the wrong direction?
are turbine engines supposed to produce soot like that? Is the engine running cold?
yes, needs a wash but will get dirty again in no time. definitely not running cold, the EGT will be in the 100's of degrees F
vers steady camera, even when on telehpoto
for non aviation ethusiast, that 1st row passenger seat would be a hell, considering the lack of side windows, plus the limited headroom.
What is the shortest Canadian flight? 🤔
My only experience with Pasco is having to wait for them at every airport I fly to. Also I'm based out of CYYJ
My only problem is with the logo on the tail/rudder ... what’s up with the fishing boat? 🤷🏽♂️
Didn’t they have a small fleet of Grumman Gooses, what ever happened to them? Wikipedia still lists them on the fleet, but they’re site doesn’t.
The Goose operations and other seaplane services based in Port Hardy were moved to a separate division called Wilderness Seaplanes a few years ago. Thety have some connection to Pacific Coastal but not sure what the relationship is.
www.wildernessseaplanes.com/
Wasaya airways still operates their 1900D since 2003
Wait wait!! you are 6.8?! I need to see your picture
2:57 there no flight deck door on theese 19-seat aircraft