Perfect Pilot Training at St. Mary’s Airport
There are few more perfect spaces to learn to fly than from St. Mary’s County Regional Airport, according to Piedmont Flight Center student Megan Deaton, let alone the views of the Chesapeake Bay.
Whitetail Solar Project Application Withdrawn
The St. Mary’s County Board of Appeals public hearing scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 2020, in Leonardtown has been canceled. The Whitetail VI Solar Projects application has been withdrawn.
Strange Is USMC Acquisition Officer of Year
The Marine Corps Aviation Association John Glenn Squadron presented Lt. Col. Russell Strange with the Acquisition Officer of the Year award during its annual banquet Jan. 30 at NAS Patuxent River.
Congress Backs Trump’s Warning Against Huawei
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi backs President Donald Trump’s warning to European allies against Chinese telecom giant Huawei building their 5G communication network. DefSec Mark Esper tells allies, using Huawei can risk their security ties with the US.
Hoyer Supports Museum Dedicated to Women’s History
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer spoke recently at a press event in support of a National Women’s History Museum to be built on the National Mall.
Postponed: Join Young Professionals for After-Hours Event
The Patuxent Partnership is among some local organizations hosting an evening event March 20 to bring together the region’s young professionals.
Navy Wants to Scrap 4 Littoral Combat Ships
The US Navy wants to scrap four of its Littoral Combat Ships which it says are already so outdated they can’t be even be used for training anymore.
Rusty Pilot Update Draws 50 Pilots
If all of aviation got together to compose a shared recruitment poster it might be a Rusty Pilot. St. Mary’s Regional Airport offers some ways to get current and fly again. Expect more programming to get your license, maintain your credentials, and refresh them at the airport. The next training session is slated for March 14.
Students Earn UAS Pilot’s License
Three aviation technology students at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center in Leonardtown, MD, recently earned their Federal Aviation Administration Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems remote pilot license.
St. Mary’s Govt. Presidents’ Day Schedule
All St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed Monday, February 17, 2020, in observance of Presidents’ Day.
