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Hawaii Mars Taxiing Around

Vintage Aviation News

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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Additional Taxi Tests For The Hawaii Mars [VIDEO]

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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. firefighting aircraft.

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Broke Down at AirVenture?

Plane and Pilot

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.

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Broke Down at AirVenture?

Plane and Pilot

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.

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Martin Mars: Interview With British Columbia Aviation Museum Project Lead

Vintage Aviation News

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.