Heavy Lift Prowess and Firefighting Excellence The legendary four-engine Martin Mars fixed-wing seaplane, originally conceived and manufactured in the later part of the 1940s, reserves a unique place in aviation history. The aircraft was inspired and created by the Martin Aircraft Company, later named Lockheed ...
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Why Aviators are Choosing Skyland Airpark Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Willow, Alaska, is a small yet highly active community found nestled just 70 miles to the north of Anchorage. It is a place that delivers a peaceful, rural way of life surrounded by natural ...
Silver Maple Aviation Scores Again! An Innovative Project with a Quick Turn-Around Time When it comes to hanger design and construction, wood may be the new steel. It is possible if you consider the newest timber-made hangar and runway project completed in British Columbia, Canada. ...
A Pivotal Role in Air Transportation Napa County Airport (IATA: APC, ICAO: KAPC), situated in beautiful and idyllic Napa, California, is a public-use aerodrome serving general aviation and commercial aviation-related needs. The facility has an interesting history and plays a clearly pivotal role in the ...
Ice Rinks and Holiday Music Abound NOVEMBER 2024 Rooted in Ancient Traditions Christmas decorations go back many centuries and not surprisingly they are deeply rooted within ancient traditions and religious symbolism. The first Christmas celebrations were likely marked by evergreen plant derived decorations. These would ...
The First Dedicated Protective Structures The history of aircraft hangars goes all the way back to the early 20th century, tracing a similar path as the birth of aviation. The first dedicated protective structures for airplanes were simple and unique shelters, usually constructed of wood, ...
Hand-painted World War II Airplane Murals A Unique Form of Public Art An outdoor wall mural is large-scale artwork that is painted or applied directly onto exterior walls of buildings, walls, doors, or other surfaces visible in public spaces. These murals are created with the ...
If there is, then two pilots at Washington State’s Columbia Gorge Regional Airport are doing something about it. Protection From the Harsh Elements Keeping just about any type of aircraft inside a hangar offers several key benefits that significantly enhance the longevity, safety, and overall ...
This Golfer’s Paradise Garnered National Attention CA – Just imagine for a moment a 2,700-foot airstrip that is conveniently just a quick golf cart ride away from the day’s first tee-off. Well, in Pauma Valley, CA this is entirely possible. It is a place where ...
Sprawling Urban Gridlock CA—Owning a private business jet within a business’s corporate structure in California offers several key advantages. For example, it caters perfectly to the fast-paced lifestyle and business demands in the beautiful Golden State. Time efficiency is a significant factor to consider. In ...