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October 19, 2017 | Staff Writer

Jets Flying Overhead for Capital Area Events

Takoma Park Police say that between Oct. 21 and Oct. 24, 2017, the following aircraft are scheduled for flyover events: Saturday, Oct. 21, 3:21 p.m. — Four F-18 aircraft will be conducting a flyover of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis for a football game. Sunday, Oct. 22, 7:22 a.m. — There will be a […]

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October 6, 2017 | Staff Writer

Jets Flying Overhead for Capital Area Events

Takoma Park Police say the National Capital Region will have several times in the next eight days when fighter jets will be flying overhead. According to a statement from Takoma Park police, the events have been coordinated in cooperation with the Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Capitol Police, U.S. Park Police, Department of […]

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February 10, 2016 | Staff Writer

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FAA Lifts Extended Ban on Drone and Model Aircraft Outside Washington, D.C.

Beginning today, model aircraft and drone hobbyists can fly their machines in parts of Montgomery County. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it is updating conditions for flying unmanned aircraft in the area between 15 and 30 miles from D.C. to clarify differences for various types of unmanned aircraft. As of today, the operating procedures […]

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November 12, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Dozens Attend Community Meeting About Operations at Montgomery County Airpark (VIDEO)

Dozens of Montgomery County residents and two County Councilmembers attended a community meeting about operations at the Montgomery County Airpark this month. The meeting was held on Nov. 4th at the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission Training Room. County Cable Montgomery’s (CCM) Susan Kenedy reports. The NTSB’s final report on the Dec. 8, […]

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October 23, 2015 | Staff Writer

Airpark Celebrates 55th Anniversary with Open House (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Airpark recently celebrated its 55th anniversary with an open house. Take a look: You can find out more, here.

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August 9, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Tuskegee Airman Returns to Flight at Age 90 (VIDEO)

It’s a wish come true. At the age of 90, Lt. Floyd Collins returns to flight thanks to some help from some volunteer pilots at the Montgomery County Airpark. CCM’s Susan Kenedy has his story. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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