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Hawaii Mars Taxiing Around

Vintage Aviation News

(photo by Rob Frolic) A flight plan is expected to be widely publicized, allowing people along the route to see the plane fly one last time. The museum is raising funds to build a new hangar on land donated by the Victoria Airport Authority to house the Hawaii Mars and other B.C. firefighting aircraft.

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2700 Miles in a Cherokee Six

AeroSavvy

An autopilot and Aspen primary flight display reduce workload on long flights. Services often include self-service fuel pumps, a flight school, and a small terminal with a lounge, restrooms, and vending machines. Hangar space is sometimes available for under $50/night – a nice option if storms are expected.