Martin Mars update! As I was coming back into town yesterday afternoon I caught a glimpse through the trees of #PhillipineMars on a test flight with, presumably, all four engines borrowed from #HawaiiMars now installed!

Even though the navy blue paint job makes it hard to see her, the silhouette is unmistakable. This is a picture from my Mom's bedroom window. Just a speck against the clouds, but proof that she was in the air!

My son was also excited because he finally got to see it in the air a little closer up this time when it flew over the house. He doesn't remember seeing it as a child so he's been dying to get a close view!

He knows the rumble sound though. Like all good #PortAlberni kids of the past 60 years have!

Perhaps another attempt to get to Arizona is coming soon. We'll keep our ears open!
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The rumour is that the #PhilippineMars is essentially ready to go, or possibly just waiting to do one test-flight, but they are waiting for relief from the fog/low ceiling to be able to take off from Sproat Lake!

Forecast from the high-res model says this afternoon has the best chance in next 48hrs of RH getting below 90% which should mean the fog lifts!

Fingers Crossed they can fly as soon as the fog lifts!!
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