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92013) that arrived at the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum in October 2024 is currently under restoration but will be available to be viewed in the restoration hangar at two public events in February 2025 before its official public unveiling planned for March. The new Corsair in the restoration hangar on the deck of the ‘Intrepid.’
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I experienced dense morning fog, afternoon thunderstorms, and made a timely weather divert with the help of incredibly helpful air traffic controllers. Extra crewmembers tend to be our family or our next-door hangar neighbors, and our long-distance flights are generally infrequent. And how about cold-weather operations?
Parking stands are assigned upon approach, and while hangar space is not available , Universal Aviation Trkiye can assist in coordinating extended stays with authorities. Weather Considerations Panoramic Ankara view with Anitkabir in winter time. Fines may be issued for non-compliance with approved slot times.
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