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  • Wingtips Volume 2 - Number 4

    Center Municipal Breaks Ground For Airport Expansion

    ByG-McMahan March 7, 2025

    Originally published in 1994 Center Municipal Airport has received the largest grant to be awarded from the 1994 Block Grant. Center received a 2.7 mil- lion state and federal grant for the project, which will cover 95 percent of the cost. Congressman Charlie Wilson was instrumental in obtaining federal funding for the project. Private donations from…

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  • Wingtips Volume 2 - Number 4

    GPS Approach Approved for Denton

    ByG-McMahan March 7, 2025

    Originally published in 1994 The implementation of the Global Positioning Satellite System is progressing rapidly. In addition to the many “overlays” of GPS procedures on existing nonprecision instrument procedures, the FAA published in late July the first three “stand alone” GPS approaches in the nation, one of which is to Runway 35 at the Denton…

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  • Wingtips Volume 2 - Number 4

    Dave’s Hangar – Has It Really Been Fifty Years!!!

    ByG-McMahan March 7, 2025

    Originally published in 1994 Next year will be the fiftieth year that the State of Texas has been involved in aviation promotion and development. In 1945, the Texas legislature passed the Texas Aeronautics Act which established the first Texas agency dedicated to aviation- the Texas Aeronautics Commission. The early days of the Commission were spent…

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  • Wingtips Volume 2 - Number 4

    FAA Improving Quality of Service to Aviation Community

    ByG-McMahan March 7, 2025

    Originally published in 1994 FAA processing of pilot certificates, which used to take an average of 50 working days, has been cut to 21 working days. The FAA has also pledged to provide the results of pilot exams in 20 days, down from 25 days, and reduce the time it takes to respond to pilot…

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  • Wingtips Volume 2 - Number 4

    Aircraft Sweepstakes Giveaway

    ByG-McMahan March 7, 2025

    Originally published in 1994 The first 172 and 182 in Cessna’s renewed production of single engine aircraft have been designated for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association as future AOPA Membership Sweepstakes aircraft. The aircraft will be awarded in two successive AOPA Membership Sweepstakes once Cessna production begins. “AOPA members welcome the commitment of Cessna…

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  • Wingtips Volume 2 - Number 4

    A Special Thanks

    ByG-McMahan March 7, 2025

    Originally published in 1994 George Mitchell, Chairman of the Texas Aviation Advisory Committee presented Certificates of Appreciation in recognition of the contribution to aviation made by outgoing members Charles Nash and Bill McKinsey at the Committee’s November meeting in Austin. Mr. McKinsey and Mr. Nash served as charter members on this committee.

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  • Wingtips Volume 2 - Number 4

    Airport Reopens!

    ByG-McMahan March 7, 2025

    Originally published in 1994 We are pleased to announce the successful completion of an airport improvement project at the Real County Airport in Leakey. Due to the excellent work of the contractor, Allen Keller Co., the consulting engineer, Bain, Medina, Bain, and the efforts of Ken Shackelford, County Commissioner, the project was completed ahead of…

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  • Wingtips Volume 2 - Number 4

    General Aviation World Owes Legislators Heartfelt Thanks

    ByG-McMahan March 7, 2025

    Originally published in 1994 Four U.S. lawmakers, Senator Nancy Kassebaum (R-KS), Representative Dan Glickman (D- KS), Representative James V. Hansen (R-VT) and Representative James Inhofe (R-OK), were key to the successful conclusion of the ten year battle for aviation product liability reform. These legislators were honored with AOPA’s top award for public service at AOPA…

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  • Wingtips Volume 2 - Number 4

    AIRMAIL

    ByG-McMahan March 7, 2025

    Originally published in 1994 We received a letter from Mr. Daniel E. Gudas, Airport Consultant to the City of Hondo. He wanted to let us know about some improvements made to Hondo Municipal Airport that will enhance the facility’s growth and be of economic benefit to the community. We want you to know about them too. “Recent…

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  • Wingtips Volume 2 - Number 4

    1994 Aviation Division Highlights

    ByG-McMahan March 7, 2025

    Originally published in 1994 Economic Incentive Program The Texas Transportation Commission approved Aviation Division staff recommendations to award economic incentive grants totaling $300,000 to three communities-Georgetown, Gainesville, and Gillespie County. 1 800 68-PILOT In order to provide easy access for our customers and encourage frequent communication, the Aviation Division acquired a toll free telephone number….

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  • Wingtips Volume 2 - Number 4

    Aviation Honored With First Roadside Sign of “Real Texans” Project

    ByG-McMahan March 7, 2025

    Originally published in 1994 The Texas Department of Transportation launched a new program with a kickoff ceremony in the Childress District. The new program, “Real Texans” is a multi-faceted program that is intended to encourage motorists to avoid driver fatigue by taking frequent breaks during long trips, reduce litter on Texas highways and encourage recycling….

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  • Wingtips Volume 2 - Number 4

    Project News

    ByG-McMahan March 7, 2025

    Originally published in 1994 We are sponsoring Airport Action Plans for – Hondo, Hallettsville, Alpine, Bowie, Gladewater, Lampasas, Lime- stone County (Mexia), and Palacios. Requests for proposals from consulting firms have been issued and selection should be complete in January. Terrell Municipal – should be issued their grant in the construction. Advertisement for bids for Terrell’s construction…

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  • Wingtips Volume 2 - Number 4

    Are You Disturbing Your Neighbors?

    ByG-McMahan March 7, 2025

    Originally published in 1994 Your rotating beacon may be a welcome sight to a pilot, but an extremely irritating nuisance to your neighbors. According to AC 150/ 5340-21 beam adjustment should be made “at night so that the result can be readily observed. Adjust the beam elevation as directed by the engineer or as shown…

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  • Wingtips Volume 2 - Number 4

    New Name, Community Commitment, Equals New Role for Brownwood

    ByG-McMahan March 7, 2025

    Originally published in 1994 The Brownwood City Council recently voted unanimously to change the name of Brownwood Municipal Airport to Brownwood Regional Airport. The new name will more adequately reflect the intent and scope of the airport’s function. The community involvement in support of development and improvements to the Brownwood Regional Airport is clearly evident….

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  • Wingtips Volume 2 - Number 4

    New President of NASAO

    ByG-McMahan March 7, 2025

    Originally published in 1994 Gary Ness, Director of the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission since 1986, has been elected the 1994-1995 president of the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO).

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  • Wingtips Volume 2 - Number 4

    Kingsville ISD Inspires Would-Be Aviators

    ByG-McMahan March 7, 2025

    Originally published in 1994 The H.M. King High School in Kingsville, Texas, has a TA-4J Skyhawk jet on loan from The National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida. Master Chief Mark Malinowski, Public Affairs Officer at NAS Kingsville said the retired jet was donated to the museum, which in turn lent it to the high…

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