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TechPort Launches 'Hot Box' in COVID-19 Fight

TechPort Launches ‘Hot Box’ in COVID-19 Fight

TechPort, the technology incubator located at the Aviation Technology Park at the St. Mary’s airport, has launched its second tech-response in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic: the Heat Sanitization Box, called the “Hot Box.”

The Hot Box disinfects thousands of personal protective face masks within an hour to provide medical professionals with the ability to successfully sanitize and reuse…

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Hearing to Address Airport Rules Ordinance

A public hearing to consider airport rules and minimum standards for businesses and providing aeronautical services ordinance will be held Tuesday, March 17, 2020.

Citizens are encouraged to attend and participate in the public hearing before the St. Mary’s County commissioners. Note that as a result of the evidence and comments made at the public hearing, amendments may be made to the proposed…

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Food Trucks Begin Airport Lunch Service

Food Trucks Begin Airport Lunch Service

St. Mary’s County Regional Airport will begin food truck lunch service, two days a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning March 10, 2020.

For more information about the growing aviation park at St. Mary’s airport, contact Ken Reed at S. Hunt Aero, St. Mary’s County Regional Airport, 44174 Airport Rd, California, MD 20619;   [email protected]. To learn more about S. Hunt Aero visit their Leader…

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Next FAA Pilot Forum - WINGS - March 14

Next FAA Pilot Forum – WINGS – March 14

In the year-long, ongoing recognition of St. Mary’s County Regional Airport’s 50th year in operation, a full slate of events for the public and specifically for aviation interests are being held. And increasing numbers of the safety and proficiency forums pilots require are being hosted locally. Jim Alexander, FAA Safety Team representative, has announced these upcoming presentations for WINGS…

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Next Fly-In Farmers Market March 21

Next Fly-In Farmers Market March 21

The March 21 Fly-In Farmers Market will offer the opportunity to take advantage of some of the region’s best farmers market offerings. America’s only Fly-In market is back by popular demand at the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport inside the terminal building.

Shoppers can treat themselves to local farm products from 9 am to 1 pm Saturday, March 21. There will be locally farmed oysters, breads,…

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Perfect Pilot Training at St. Mary's Airport

Perfect Pilot Training at St. Mary’s Airport

There are few more perfect spaces to learn to fly, Piedmont Flight Center student Megan Deaton says of St. Mary’s County Regional Airport. But she hadn’t learned any of them the day of her Discovery Flight, when she was wondering if she might like to become a pilot.

“We hadn’t even taken off,” she says, “and I knew.” Her instructor Mark Boas, Piedmont’s chief flight instructor, grins, sitting…

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TechPort Welcomes Two College Interns

TechPort Welcomes Two College Interns

TechPort, Southern Maryland’s new business incubator, has welcomed two interns.

Alexandra Walker is TechPort’s new community manager, and Tabitha Dunn will serve as community liaison.

TechPort is a key component of the Aviation Technology Park at St. Mary’s County Regional Airport. It is located next to the University of Maryland Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site, an international presence in…

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Radio-Controlled Model Aircraft on Display

Radio-Controlled Model Aircraft on Display

The St. Mary’s County Regional Airport is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with numerous events throughout 2020.

It’s next upcoming event is an indoor display of radio-controlled model aircraft, along with flight simulators, indoor small drone flight demos, and info on the UAS4STEM program. Hosted by Patuxent Aeromodelers RC Club, part of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA).

“Remote…

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