Originally published in 2001 ANNE MORROW LINDBERGH, author, aviator, and widow of Charles A. Lindbergh, died at her home in Vermont on February 7, 2000, at the age of 94. After her marriage to Charles in 1927, she flew as co-pilot with her famous husband on record-breaking flights across oceans and around the world, and…

Originally published in 2001 By Katie White Greenville Aviation Maintenance Technology Center FAA Certified Aviation Maintenance Training (Airframe) classes began on January 16, 2001, at the Greenville Aviation Maintenance Technology Center, Greenville Municipal Airport-Majors Field at 89 Majors Road, Greenville, Texas. Tarrant County College and Paris Junior College have joined forces with the City of…

Originally published in 2001 Don Christian, Killeen Director of Aviation Joint Use at Fort Hood’s Robert Gray Army Airfield is off the ground. The planning and coordination phase for this effort began in mid-1997, and the last four years witnessed the completion of feasibility studies, an environmental assessment, a joint use agreement and lease, along…

Originally published in 2001 We believe that our employees are the most important resource that we have available to support us daily in the fulfillment of the “aviation” mission for the State of Texas. They are, as team members, our winning hand. We will continue to showcase employees in Wingtips, so that you can get…

Originally published in 2001 By Bill Fuller With the issuance of Order 5200.8, the FAA reaffirmed the importance of maintaining or establishing runway safety areas (RSAs) at federally-obligated airports. TxDOT is supporting this effort wherever feasible. As explained in the FAA design manual, the RSA ” … enhances the safety of airplanes which undershoot, overrun,…

Originally published in 2001 Federal Aviation Administration Airports Quarterly FAA will provide 50 percent matching funds, up to $2 million per airport, to as many as IO public-use airports nationwide to demonstrate the benefits and economic feasibility of Low Emission Airport Vehicles (ILEAV). The ILEAV program was established in AIR 21. Eligible activity includes the…

Originally published in 2001 If You Don’t Like the Weather in Texas … By Bill Gunn Wait a few minutes, it will change. Texas is big enough to have heat stroke and frost bite both at the same time. Pilots in the Valley may not think about it, but the North and the Panhandle can…

Originally published in 2001 Looking back in history these are selective technological highlights of the 1940s: 1940 – First flight of the prototype Avro Lancaster, the RAF’s leading heavy bomber of World War II. 1941 – First flight of the piston-powered prototype of the Messerschmitt Me 262, which became Germany’s first operational jet fighter. 1942…

Originally published in 2001 By Fred Johnson Texas Aerospace Commission Many states have recently sought to implement legislation and spaceport authorities in order to become the base of commercial space and reusable launch vehicle technologies. The Gulf Coast Spaceport Development Corporation (www.gulfcoastspaceport.org) commissioned the Center for Economic Development and Research at the University of Houston-Clear…

Originally published in 2001 One of the two men credited with the first U.S. freefall baton pass was named to the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame. Induction ceremonies were held for Charlie Hillard at the Lone Star Flight Museum in Galveston, Texas in November. Hillard is perhaps better known among the larger community of aviators…

Originally published in 2001 The Barbara Jordan Passenger Terminal at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport recently received the Texas Society of Architects’ annual design award at TSA’s annual convention held in San Antonio. Attention to openness was commended as the most striking feature of the terminal. Additionally, a large central atrium opens up the building and the…

Originally published in 2001 Texarkana Regional Airport – New airport director: Stephen Luebbert, a retired U.S. Air Force general, replace, Bob McDaniel. McKinney Municipal Airport – Acting Airport Manager: Debbie Berganthal, 1500 E. Industrial Blvd., McKinney, Texas 75069, 972/562-4096. Mid-Way Regional Airport, Midlothian/Waxahachie – New telephone number: 972/923-0080 Llano Municipal Airport – New airport manager:…

Originally published in 2001 STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION BEGINS!!! The Texas Legislature began its new session on January 8, 2001. In addition to the many issues that the legislature must address each session, a great deal of the legislators’ time this year will be focused on redefining legislative districts. Of the aviation issues which could surface,…

Originally published in 2001 By Lora Burris On December 14, 2000, the Texas Transportation Commission appointed Corky C. Pledger and Charles E. Powell to the Texas Aviation Advisory Committee. Corky Pledger was re-appointed for a three-year term on the Aviation Advisory Committee. Ms. Pledger plays an active role in the daily operations of Flite Electronics,…