AV Web
FEBRUARY 8, 2025
Coulson Flying Tanker head Wayne Coulson told Nanaimo News Now that after months of maintenance and the engine swaps it’s now up to the weather to decide the schedule for the ferry flight that will ultimately take it from its home base in Port Alberni on British Columbia’s Vancouver Island to the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson.
Vintage Aviation News
JULY 10, 2024
July 11, 2024 After eight years, the Hawaii Mars finally floated again on the water, but not only this, it performed taxi tests in preparation for the ferry flight from Sproat Lake to the B.C. photo by Rob Frolic – 2015) The team at Coulson Aviation has been working on getting the airplane ready for the ferry flight.
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Aerotime
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
The airline followed this up with a further order for nine additional aircraft from three lessors at the Paris Airshow in 2023, bringing its total commitment to the aircraft to 15 airplanes. Airbus The latest addition to the airline’s fleet is set to depart Canada in the coming days for its ferry flight to its new base at Quatro de Fevereiro International (..)
Vintage Aviation News
AUGUST 2, 2024
In a remarkable return to the skies, the Hawaii Mars , one of the world’s largest and most iconic flying boats, has taken flight again for the first time since 2016. This historic event marks a significant milestone in the plan to fly the airplane to the British Columbia Aviation Museum later in the month.
Plane and Pilot
JULY 24, 2024
Getting stranded far from home with a broken airplane might be a pilot’s worst fear. His trip out to the airport saved my bacon, while ferrying a clapped out Citabria that burned more oil than fuel. A lot of these issues are simply airplanes that sat much of the year waiting to be flown here,” Ehrecke said.
Vintage Aviation News
JULY 28, 2024
On Sunday, July 28th, the Hawaii Mars conducted taxi tests in preparation for its ferry flight from Sproat Lake to the British Columbia Aviation Museum in North Saanich. Photo by Heath Moffatt The team at Coulson Aviation has been diligently preparing the airplane for its ferry flight.
Vintage Aviation News
JULY 27, 2024
The ferry flight to the museum , tentatively scheduled for August 10th this year, will likely mark the type’s final ever journey skyward under its own power. ” Teamwork: “In BC, wildfire fighting is never just about the airplane, and it’s never just about the ground crew. It is a huge team effort.
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