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Explore Maryland by Air

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Join us in exploring Maryland’s unique and exciting local culture and experiencing the first class general aviation transportation system of which we are justifiably proud.

Pilots and aviation minded individuals will not want to miss this opportunity to visit Maryland’s Airports and Aviation Museums while earning recognition that distinguishes them as Maryland’s flying elite.

HOW TO JOIN OUR PROGRAM
Please register below to receive a passport by mail.

AWARDS
The “Explore Maryland by Air Program” provides Fledgling, Albatross, and Ace levels of recognition for pilots and passengers who visit our airports, aviation museums and participate in one or more FAA/FAAST Safety Programs.

ACE LEVEL:
jacket award

  • Visit all (36) Public Use Airports in Maryland
  • Visit All (4) Aviation Museums in Maryland
  • Attend (4) FAAST Safety seminars
  • Attend the MD Regional Aviation Conference to redeem prize

Participants achieving this level receive a flight jacket.

ALBATROSS LEVEL:
glasses award

  • Visit (20) different Public Use Airports in Maryland
  • Visit (2) Aviation Museums in Maryland
  • Attend (2) FAAST Safety seminars

Participants achieving this level receive a set of beautiful glassware.

FLEDGLING LEVEL:
awards

  • Visit (10) different Public Use Airports in Maryland
  • Visit (1) Aviation Museum in Maryland
  • Attend (1) FAAST Safety seminar

Participants achieving this level receive a baseball cap.

AVIATION MUSEUMS IN MARYLAND:

AIRPORT NOTICES FOR STAMP LOCATIONS
Download this list for locating the stamp at various airports. This list will be continually be updated.

Download Stamp Locations

RULES

  • There is no deadline for completing the passport or various levels to obtain a prize as long as the program continues in operation.
  • The program is open to pilots as well as non pilots. Participants are not required to be Maryland residents. All participants must have an official EMBA passport. No alternative booklets etc will be permitted.
  • When visiting a participating airport, museum or FAAST seminar, participants must obtain a corresponding stamp in their passport. All stamps must appear on the designated page for that entry, no loose leaf stamps or other sheets may be inserted into the passport.
  • To receive a stamp from an airport, participants must provide a valid photo I.D. corresponding to the name in the passport. Participants may receive only one stamp per visit in the case of FAAST seminars.
  • Once a participant has successfully achieved an award level, the passport will be mailed to MAA offices(address below) at BWI airport for review. Fledgling and Albatross level awards will be mailed to participants along with their passports to allow continued progress. Ace awards will be presented at the next MAMA conference.

NOTE: Credit will only be given for FAAST Safety seminars attended in the BWI, Dulles & Philadelphia FSDO.

Office of Regional Aviation Assistance
Maryland Aviation Administration
PO Box 8766
BWI Airport MD 21240-0766

For questions about this program, contact
Jaime Giandomenico or call 410-520-5412.

Download EMBA Brochure

REGISTRATION FORM