We're officially FOUR DAYS out from the fourth annual Go Wheels Up airshow and to say we're pumped is an understatement.
Each year has brought something new and 2022 is no different. In the morning, the Runway 5K will help kick off the event. For most of us, being on a runway is just another day at the office but for many of these runners, it will be a unique experience they won't soon forget. Along with the Air Force's A-10 comes pyrotechnics, which adds another level of excitement for us all. (As a side note, we'd be remiss if we didn't thank all of the various emergency service personnel who helped prepare the infield for the event with the pre-burn!)
As the week carries on, you'll see set-up begin so we appreciate everyone using heightened situational awareness and checking NOTAMs. Tents were supposed to be constructed today but has been postponed due to anticipated high winds associated with tonight's storm.
Which reminds me, please be sure to double check your tie-downs today! I heard the phrase "potential 70 mph winds" today on the news so perhaps a double knot is warranted!
As always, give us a ring or flag us down if you have any questions or concerns as the big day nears. Your patience and enthusiasm related to this event makes everything possible and it doesn't go unnoticed!
Happy flying,
Cassidy Berenato
Vice President
Texas Aviation Partners
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MONTHLY TRAFFIC OPERATIONS |
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Annual total operations by year:
2017: 66,781
2018: 59,679
2019: 63,955
2020: 78,010
2021: 82,368
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2022 count through April:
24,698
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We monitor operations each month to help us secure funding for future airport projects and improvements. The operations (aircraft landings and takeoffs) are counted every day during the Air Traffic Control Tower's hours of 7:00am to 9:00pm. Operations that occur outside of these hours are not tracked. |
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GO WHEELS UP! THIS WEEKEND |
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As we near the kickoff to the Go Wheels Up (GWU) event, we wanted to provide as much detailed information in one place for all of our customers and tenants.
The official event hours are 10:00am to 8:00pm on Saturday, May 28, with the runway run beginning at 8:30am.
· 8:30am: runway run
· 10:00am: gates open to general public
· 10:00am - 3:00pm: car show & concerts
· 3:00pm - 5:00pm: air show
· 5:00pm - 7:30pm: main stage concert
· 8:00pm: gates close
For more information on the event, please read our previous email here.
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AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING |
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Join us for our quarterly Airport Advisory Board meeting on Thursday, June 23 at 10:00am at the Airport Management offices located at 4400 Highway 21.
Anyone interested in the airport is encouraged to attend. Come by to meet the Board and learn more about what’s happening at your airport.
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SPRING CLEAN-UP DAYS A HUGE SUCCESS |
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Thank you to everyone who participated in our first Spring Clean up days.
Close to 1,700 pounds of shreddable steal was collected along with two 20-yard recycling bins and plenty of trash.
Needless to say, it was obviously needed and we hope everyone was able to take advantage to some degree. If not, fear not, we'll do this again! The plan was to begin offering this service annually but depending on need we may try another round later this year.
Of course, you'll hear about it here in our newsletter so keep your eyes peeled!
The oil collection container is still available next to McKee Avionics and we plan to leave it in place through the end of June. Please take advantage of this and as a reminder, only USED OIL may be deposited (no coolant, water, hydraulic fluid, engine fluids, or combustibles are allowed)!
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BLACK HOUND AVIATION NEWS:
"THE PASSING OF THE TORCH"
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On April 25, Justin Moore became a Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI). Justin, a Commercial and Instrument rated pilot, underwent rigorous ground and flight training that included fundamentals of instruction, aerodynamics, spin training, meteorology, FAA regulations, and numerous training scenarios and emergency procedures. |
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Shown in the photo above, from left to right, is Lyndon Nugent, FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE); Justin Moore; and Gary White, Chief Flight Instructor at Black Hound Aviation. Gary said this about Justin: "Training Justin was a highlight and certainly a capstone to my years as a flight instructor and a pilot. Justin was already a highly proficient pilot when we began his CFI training, but he quickly grasped all the numerous skills and nuances necessary to become a flight instructor. It was certainly gratifying to see Justin achieve his goal.”
Immediately after this picture was taken Justin was hired by Black Hound Aviation and Gary White announced his retirement from flight instructing. Gary plans to spend more time with his two granddaughters as well as working on his pickleball and golf games.
Martin Fass, owner, and Chief Pilot of Black Hound Aviation had this to say: “We are sad to see Gary leave us. His legacy Chief Flight Instructor accomplishments includes numerous private, instrument and CFIs he has trained to his rigorous standards. In his long career as a CFI, Gary has maintained an amazing record of success, perhaps best exemplified by the fact that not one student he has recommended for a FAA practical exam has ever failed a ground evaluation. Equally impressive, every one of his CFI students achieved their certificate on their first exam attempt. We are glad to have his final CFI student, Justin, join our cadre of highly qualified flight instructors.”
Continuing our tradition of professional flight instructors, Mike Duc is the new Chief Flight Instructor for Black Hound Aviation. Mike has been providing outstanding flight instruction for Black Hound since 2019. Mike has enjoyed aviation careers as a USAF A-10 pilot/instructor and Southwest Airlines captain, and volunteers as a Civil Air Patrol Check Pilot Examiner.
For more information about Black Hound Aviation, visit their website here.
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Our newest airport t-shirts are now available!
Feel free to swing by the Airport Management office during the week to grab yours.
Did we mention they're free?!
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Testing is available by appointment only Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. To schedule a test time, please call the office at (512) 216-6042.
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LOCAL AVIATION NON-PROFIT MEETINGS |
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KHYI INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CLUB
IMC meetings are held the third Thursday of each month.
Follow their Facebook page for more information or email Gary White to be added to the newsletter.
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EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION CHAPTER 958
Meetings are held every third Saturday at 10:30am in the CAF Hangar, Officers Club.
For more information visit their website.
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CIVIL AIR PATROL TEXAS WING 435
Meetings are held every Tuesday.
For more information, visit their website, send an email, or call (512) 710-8435.
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