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Ventura County – Challenging the Status Quo
Ventura County, situated north of the Los Angeles Basin, is known for its varied terrain, farming, and beaches. The county is home to over 846,000
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A Texas “Hump” Pilot Builds an Aviation Legacy
By Nancy Anderson In 1945 Roy Neal joined the U.S. Army Air Corps 4th Ferry Group flying 48 missions in the China-Burma-India theatre from April
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Craymer’s Corner – Let’s Dive into Oil
I have received questions and heard many discussions about oil recently, so let’s dive into oil this month. When it comes to engine oil, there
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Greece Under Fire
Story by Stamatia Kal, Photos by John Pitsakis The 2021 fire season saw Greece at the forefront of the world stage as the most devastating
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Proposed Changes to USDA Contracts, are you ATU Ready?
Keeping up to date and understanding the new proposed contract changes may be challenging and daunting for operators. This article aims to simplify some of
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Neptune Aviation Services’ Winter Maintenance Assures Year-Round Readiness
As wildland summer fire seasons extend into autumn, and the fires, themselves, become increasingly destructive and widespread, aerial tankers must be ready to fly on