Large Red Markers Along Shoreline in YVR

Cleared to FL370 · Post by **Cleared to FL370** » Sat Apr 01, 2006 12:47 pm

Was in position for a lengthy period on the button of 08R in YVR the other day. I noticed a row of about 6-8 large red markers in the marsh along the shoreline. I noticed in the Vancouver VTA it mentions staying west of the markers for VFR arrivals on the 08's.

I was just curious if anyone knew offhand what they were for?
(I'm probably going to get about a million smart *ss answers now!

Thanks

arewethereyet · Post by **arewethereyet** » Sat Apr 01, 2006 1:06 pm

they are radar reflectors for marine traffic outside of the main river.

Cat Driver · Post by **Cat Driver** » Sat Apr 01, 2006 1:16 pm

Did you hear the about YVR controller giving an airplane traffic information saying I have traffic your 12 o'cock two miles type and altitude unknown and the pilot answered negative contact....

..then the controllre said xxx your traffic is now 12 o'clock one mile type and altitude unknown...the pilot answered still negative contact, you must be painting a B.C. ferry...the controller answered , could be but its squalking 1200.

Cat

Phillips66 · Post by **Phillips66** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 11:44 pm

If you can believe this, the landing area on the river is soon to be shared with row boats - they are laying out a course from the Coast Guard dock to the bridge.