Auto Credit Based on TheCanauckNamedCody's 737-200 Combi (First Air) C-FNVK (Legacy)
The "Spirit of Yellowknife," Canadian North's iconic Boeing 737-200 Combi (C-GDPA), completed its final flight on May 6, 2023, flying from Yellowknife to Cambridge Bay, marking the end of an era for the gravel-kit-equipped workhorse in Northern Canada. Its final journey was piloted by Captain Dawn MacFarlane, daughter of Captain Cecil Hansen who first received the plane in 1980, creating a poignant full-circle moment for the aircraft that served for over 40 years, connecting remote Arctic communities.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Predecessor 737-200 Combi (First Air) C-FNVK (Legacy)
- Created On Android
- Wingspan 121.1ft (36.9m)
- Length 215.9ft (65.8m)
- Height 75.4ft (23.0m)
- Empty Weight N/A
- Loaded Weight 119,556lbs (54,230kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.62
- Wing Loading 63.4lbs/ft2 (309.5kg/m2)
- Wing Area 1,886.0ft2 (175.2m2)
- Drag Points 22396
Parts
- Number of Parts 1684
- Control Surfaces 9
- Performance Cost 6,100
I was unfortunately out of Nunavut by then and haven't had the opportunity to fly a 737-200 Combi since probably 2017. Planes like this exact one, under two main operators (Canadian North & First Air), were my only means of transport. As shown in the video, she now proudly serves under a different airline outside Canada. As of now, Nolinor, a Canadian charter, is the single largest operator of 737-200s (especially Combi variants) in the world.
Also, I've updated the cockpit slightly, adding more dials and larger screens for better visibility. The rest is mostly the same. I also added some "easter eggs"; they should be easy to find. Tell me if you find all three.
Youtube video of her last flight https://youtu.be/8gl2OtmtTfc?si=of-T7TFmzMlqgLDn (for those who are interested)
This gains enough traction I'll consider releasing one with a full interior (including passenger cabin and cargo bay)
Im insane so im making a fully detailed interior and seating may upload depending on how long my sanity lasts
@DickyDuncan Enjoy