The document provides an update on various projects at WIRA including: 1) Preparations are underway for the OA-5 mission following successful tests in May. 2) Construction of a 3000' x 75' UAS runway is anticipated to be completed in late fall 2016 and will include a mobile hangar, staging pad, power, and internet to begin flight operations and summits in 2017. 3) A summer internship program is offered for engineers, technicians, and CAD draftsmen for a 12-week period including capstone projects and hands-on experience.

1. MARS Update – WIRA -July 20, 2016

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 May 22 – Successful Wet Dress Rehearsal
 May 31 – Successful Stage Test
 Preparations In-work for OA-5 Mission
Pad-0A Update

3. UAS Runway Update
 3000’ x 75’ (with 35’ cleared on the sides)
 Includes mobile hangar, staging pad, high speed internet, and electrical power
 Anticipated Construction Completion– Late Fall 2016
 Begin Flight Operations and UMS Summit – 2017
 Potential Customers - NASA Langley, Navy Dahlgren/Pax River, other DoD, USCG/
DHS, DARPA, VA Cyber Security Commission, commercial companies

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Baseline Project Scope
UAS Runway Schedule
2016Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
NTP
Mar 16
Ready for First Use
Dec 1
Substantial Completion
Oct 31
ESCApr 19 - Aug 15
Clearing/ GrubbingMay 23 - Jul 15
Import Soil/ GradingJun 10 - Jul 29
Stone AggregateJul 12 - Aug 26
Pavement InstallAug 15 - Oct 6
Sep 26 - Oct 25 Site Stabilization
Sep 26 - Oct 18 Striping
Nov 1 - Dec 1 Punch List

5. Summer Internship Program
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 Engineers, Technicians, CAD Draftsmen
 12 Week Program
 Capstone Projects & Hands-On Experience