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
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Since the decision to relocate the plane, Coulson Aviation has conducted a meticulous restoration effort to prepare it for its ferry flight. This included detailed inspections of all systems, cabling, flight controls, and engines, along with the replacement or repair of any necessary components.
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Aerotime
JUNE 12, 2024
With its arrival back at its home airport, the ferry flight marked the end of a four-year-long saga that saw much of the carrier’s fleet mothballed. In all, 70 aircraft were sent by the carrier to be stored in the dry, arid conditions of the Australian desert. The plane had been in Alice Springs since September 2020.
Photographic Logbook
DECEMBER 29, 2024
Needing to fly two missed approaches at Sodus due to low weather. The first instance was due to low weather on the return home from Boston and the second was due to winds exceeding the control authority of the Warrior at Sodus when returning from SurnameFest (not blogged). For years, Rochester was my planned diversion airport.
Vintage Aviation News
AUGUST 11, 2024
On July 13th, 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. Flight Route: – Along the east coast of Vancouver Island. Aviation Museum in North Saanich.
Universal Weather
MARCH 10, 2025
Parking Availability & Challenges Parking is generally available; however, overnight and long-stay parking can be difficult to secure, particularly for ferry flights (no passengers on board) unless it is for crew rest. During peak monthsApril, July, and Augustparking shortages can occur, requiring early planning.
Vintage Aviation News
AUGUST 7, 2024
This final flight of the Mighty Martin Mars is made even more special as it will arrive in formation with the nine planes of the renowned Canadian Forces Snowbirds demonstration team. Pat Bay Arrival Time: – Sunday, August 11, 2024 – Approximately between 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM, weather dependent.
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