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April 2016 |
Stein's Aircraft Services Fuel Farm
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Introducing UES New Tower Manager, Beau Seabourn
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ease join us in welcoming the new manager, Beau Seabourn, to the Air Traffic Control Tower. Beau joins us from Midwest ATC, Inc with stints in both La Crosse (KLSE) and Milwaukee Timmerman (KMWC). Prior to that, Beau was a U.S. Navy air traffic controller for five years working in towers both in Maine and Iraq. Beau holds a B.A. in Professional Aeronautics and a M.S. in Leadership, graduating with distinction in 2015. We are delighted to welcome him aboard! He can be reached at:
or 262-650-0576.
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CAP Wisconsin Wing Names Cadet of the Year
Cadet Major Olga Boukhvalova of the Waukesha Composite Squadron was awarded as the Wisconsin Wing Cadet of the Year and got the Commander's Commendation Award for outstanding Duty Performance.This award was presented by Wisconsin Wing Commander, Colonel Rose Hunt and Great Lakes Region Commander Colonel Edward Phelka at the Civil Air Patrol - Wisconsin Wing's annual conference April 15 - 17, 2016.
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Dennis Mohr, Recipient the 2016 John Schoenknecht "Spirit of Preservation" Award
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e City of Waukesha Landmarks Commission has awarded Waukesha Aviation Club President, Dennis Mohr, the 2016 John Schoenknecht "Spirit of Preservation" award. This honor is given annually to people or organizations who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in the preservation of more than one historically significant building, structure, or site, or have contributed in a tangible and exemplary manner to further historic preservation in Waukesha.
Those that know Dennis know of his years of service to the Club and his tireless efforts to preserve aviation artifacts, stories and memorabilia. Not to mention his commitment to our history and fostering the next generation of aviation enthusiasts.
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Dennis's tours are most often people's first experience with the history and community here at Crites Field. Having a reliable and always cheerful partner helping to promote aviation in Waukesha makes our work that much more enjoyable." - Kurt Stanich
Next time you see him, be sure to congratulate him!
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In Memoriam: Clarence Schreiber
It i
s with much sadness that we report the pass
ing of fellow Waukesha Aviator, Clarence Schreiber.
He died unexpectedly on Monday, March 21, 2016. Clarence was a World War II Veteran, serving in the Americal Infantry Division, April 1943 to December 1945 and participated in battles in the Solomon Islands and Philippine Islands where he received a Purple Heart. He became a pilot in 1954, owned a Piper Cherokee and built a Skybolt and Baby Ace.
He was well known as a pilot at Waukesha County Airport where he built an hangar with George Meade and Dave Broadfoot. He will be missed by all who were privileged to know him.
Please keep the Schreiber family in your thoughts and prayers. Blue skies, Clarence!
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Just Finished Learning How to Fly? We Need Your Help!
Did you take flight lessons and only recently finished learning how to fly?Or, do you have someone you could recommend? We are looking to showcase a friend of the Airport that can share why they finished learning how to fly. They will be featured in the Waukesha County Airport's new blog: The bLog Book!
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Airport Operations Commission Meetings
The next Airport Operations Commission meetings will be
in the airport terminal conference room on the following dates:
- Wednesday, May 11,
8:00 a.m.
- Wednesday, June 8, 8:00 a.m.
- Wednesday, July 13, 8:00 a.m.
All members of the airport community are welcome to join the meetings, which are held the second Wednesday of each month - same time, same place.
If you would like to receive notification of agenda items, please email Aimee Scrima at
[email protected] or
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At long last the days are getting longer and the weather a little warmer.
We have been busy planning a great year for both aviation professionals and recreational flyers alike! For the professionals, we have launched a blog: The bLog Book (details below). Through this, we hope to position the airport as a thought leader in the local aviation industry. We hope you join us in sharing our passion for flight and the UES aviation community.
As for around the airfield,
Stein's Aircraft Services' Fuel Farm is in full operation offering both 100LL and Jet A. For service, contact them at 262-544-2031.
Please join me in welcoming the new Air Traffic Control Tower Manager, Beau Seabourn. He brings a wealth of experience from both the military and civilian worlds. We are happy to have him join us at the Waukesha County Airport.
Don't forget to sign up for the Wisconsin Aviation Conference in May, where you can learn from and network with others in the aviation industry.
We look forward to more traffic on our new runway, and wish you a great flying season!
Thank you and fly safe,
Kurt
Kurt Stanich, Airport Manager
Waukesha County Airport
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Operations Update by Matt Grenoble
Landscaping Contractors
It may be hard to believe with all of the snow and ice over the past few weeks, but summer is just around the corner and the grass is starting to turn green! That means mowing and landscaping are not too far away. If you hire landscaping contractors to work around your hangar, please make sure they have gone through the driver training and received an Airport ID Badge. They can contact us at 262-521-5250 to set up and appointment to complete this. Non-badged contractors will be escorted off of the airfield.
Wildlife
The migrating birds are making their way back north for the spring/summer and have been trying to make pit stops here at the airport. Flash, the coyote decoy, has already been busy scaring the geese away. We have also been using pyrotechnics to haze the wildlife, so don't be alarmed if you hear loud explosions on the airfield. These pyrotechnics are very effective in scaring away wildlife and preventing bird strikes.
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 Waukesha County Airport: The bLog Book
Welcome to Waukesha County Airport/Crites Field's newest contribution to the aviation community, The bLog Book! If you're looking for practical and helpful advice on how to leverage corporate aviation to improve your travel experience, begin booking a charter flight, fulfill your dream of earning your wings, or join and engage with other professionals in the exciting field of aviation, we're here to help!
Here you will find engaging content for:
- Professional Aviators
- CEOs
- Corporate Travel Department Managers
- Flight Department Managers
- Airport Customers
- Airline, Military, Chief and Corporate pilots
- Flight Instructors
- Current and Future Pilots
This month:
10 tips to Boost The Quality of Your Business Travel
By the end of this year, an estimated
480.5 million business trips will occur in the U.S., contributing approximately $275 billion directly to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). As the economy continues to improve, business travel is growing at an average of 5-6% annually, which means more and more business travelers will join the hustle and bustle at airports, stations and ground transportation outlets (
Read More).
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Join the Professional Aviation Network!
The Waukesha County Airport recently developed the Professional Aviation Network to engage pilots, mechanics, controllers, managers and others currently working full- or part-time for the airlines, the military, the government, corporate flight departments, charter operations, cargo haulers, emergency services, flight schools or other organizations.
If you are a professional in aviation and passionate about the industry - particularly networking with other professionals, mentoring colleagues to help them advance in their careers, and developing the next generation of aviation professionals - we encourage you to join this LinkedIn group, click here
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Upcoming Events
"Wings, A Celebration of Flight" Concert at Carroll University
Wau
kesha Area Symphonic Band (WASB) directed by Rick Ki
rby, will present "Wings, A Celebration of Flight" spring concert on Friday, April 29, at 7:30 p.m. in Shattuck Auditorium, on Carroll University's campus. The music performed will have connection to flying with pieces such as "Take Off," "Velocity," "Through Countless Halls of Air," "Strategic Air Command," and others. Adding to the evening's experience will be flying videos and photos to accompany the music. Aviation enthusiasts and music lovers alike will be delightfully entertained. Raffles include an aerial sight-seeing tour over Waukesha and surrounding counties, plus Discovery Flight Certificates and a Buffalo Wild Wings dinner.
The concert is a benefit for Adaptive Community Awareness Program.
$10 admission tickets are available a
t the door. For more information 262-303-4019 or
click here
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Waukesha Aviation Club's Coffee Talk
Mark your calendars for Waukesha Aviation Club's "Coffee Talk," on April 30 at 8:00 a.m. in the Airport Terminal Conference Room. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided. For more information contact Dennis Mohr via
email.
Commemorative Air Force Happenings
Monthly Wisconsin Wing meetings will continue on the third Saturday of each month - guests are welcome to attend! RSVP for the Spring Banquet on Saturday, April 30 at Thunder Bay Grille, Pewaukee. This year's presenter includes World War II B-24 Captain, Howard Levinson - guests are again welcome to attend! For more information
click here.
Wisco
nsin Aviation Conference
This aviation industry event is hosted by the Wisconsin Airport Management Association, Wisconsin Aviation Trades Association and the Wisconsin Business Aviation Association. Join in the fun and education on May 2 - 4 in Oshkosh. To register: click here.
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The Waukesha County Airport/Crites Field Newsletter is intended to inform airport tenants, visitors and other interested individuals about the latest events, news and services available to them at the airport. If you would like to see a topic featured in the next newsletter, please contact Kurt Stanich, Airport Manager, at
[email protected] or call 262-521-5250.
Waukesha County Airport/Crites Field
2525 Aviation Drive
Waukesha, WI 53186
262-521-5250
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