Hicks Airfield Pilots Association FLAPPINGS Serving the owners and tenants of Hicks Airfield, Fort Worth Texas (T67) January/February 2012
Rusty Morris’ beautiful Cessna 170. All original and looking like new, this project is almost complete. Rusty has logged hundreds of hours buffing and polishing!
President’s Corner…..………………………………………………………..…Page 2 Editorial…….……………………..………………………………………………..Page 3 Financial Reports………………………………………………………………...Page 6 Classified Ads……………………………………………………………………..Page 12
Hicks Contacts…………………………………………………………………….Page 19
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president’s Corner By Gene de Bullet
Dear members and families,
We had a well attended election of in-coming board members last Saturday (December 10, 2011). There was an un- usual number of candidates and I felt you should know the vote tally per candidate as the top three will be your repre- sentatives for the next two years along with the balance of the Board. They are Ted Kelso with 145 votes, Tom Mar- tin with 229 votes, Roy Geer 183 votes, Kurt Berchert 51 votes, Bob Samson 45 votes, Paul Blakely 13 votes, Carey Spivey 17 votes, Jim Partington 3 votes. I applaud all of these candidates for taking an active role in our Hicks Air- port elected government.
Those of you that were able to attend were brought up to date on current projects, problem areas and the improve- ments that we like to brag about, such as airport security, drainage project and runway taxiway improvements.
Although 2011 has been an outstanding year, those officers and board members hope to have a less contentious 2012 where we have no more super-glued locks, abusive e-mails or on-going slander/libel that only serves to divide our community and set up a second class of membership with an agenda which is arguably ill conceived and promotes negativity.
I realize that “boys will be boys” and that some of us have a lot of time on our hands but I ask each of you to think in terms of what’s best for the airport generally.
We will be publishing a list of officers and HAPA’s budget 2012 along with other up-dates in the next Flappings.
Lastly, personal thanks to the Avery’s for continuing to host our HAPA functions and to P.M.G. for a splendid han- dling of the election process.
On behalf of our Board of Directors and from me personally let me wish each of you a Happy New Year.
Gene
Board of Directors Next meetings: Thursday, January 12, February 9, Hangar 111 6:30 PM To have your concern placed on the agenda please contact your local board member.
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Editorial By Mike Bruno
Well, thanks to all who took the time to vote in the recent The end of law is not to abolish or restrain, but to preserve and HAPA BOD election, and congratulations to Ted Kelso, Tom enlarge freedom. John Locke Martin, and Roy Geer. Flappings believes that the HAPA Board has been well run and effective in the last few years, and It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or that the current board makeup will endeavor to continue improv- the baker that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to ing the situation here at Hicks. their own interest. Adam Smith
It’s raining as I write, and not much is going on, so I think I’ll Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little allow myself a few random musings this month. First, as many temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. of you surely know, we are into an election year. Assuming Benjamin Franklin that despite the ending of the Mayan calendar and the aligning of the planets with the plane of the ecliptic on December 21st, I think the best way of doing good to the poor is not making the world will continue to exist through 2013. Here is what we them easy IN poverty, but leading or driving them OUT of it. need to think about, because I do believe that although the pun- Benjamin Franklin dits say it every time, this will truly be a pivotal election. When the people find that they can vote themselves money, Do you believe that the money you earn is yours? What does that will herald the end of the Republic. the Constitution of the United States of America say about who Benjamin Franklin can take it from you, and for what purpose? What are the enu- merated powers of the Federal government? Has Socialism ever I am aware that the origin of some of the quotes I have men- worked? How much money has been spent on the New Deal and tioned is disputed. However, I believe they are pure genius the Great Society, and have they been a success? Is the problem nonetheless. And disregard their intent if you wish, but just really that we just haven’t spent enough? remember that this great country, the greatest there has ever been on this earth, is the brainchild of men like them. On a much smaller scale, but along the same lines, please look carefully at the pictures on pages 10-11. You will see what hap- Thanks..I feel better now. But I do have one final question…. pened to the original Hicks Field . How did that happen? Could it happen again? Who is John Galt? Mike I remember sitting in History class in high school and wonder- ing why learning about the past is important. Now, I realize that it’s not so much learning about the past that is so important as it The “old Hicks” in its heyday..Taliaferro field c.WWI. is learning from the past. Because I truly believe that George Santayana was right: Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.
Whether considering the future of Hicks Field or of our great country, I urge you to keep the past in mind. The last great Fed- eral Republic on earth was ancient Rome...where is it now, and why? England once ruled the western world..what happened? (Hint: read our Declaration of Independence) Why did the So- viet Union crumble? Would you really want to live in China or North Korea? Why is the Euro teetering on the brink? Could our Hicks become another industrial park?
So, when listening to the babble coming out of Washington and through your favorite media filter, I offer the following quotes that may help you determine what you are actually for, and what you are actually against:
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HICK’S AIRFIELD PILOTS ASSOCIATION
Minutes from Board Meeting
December 16, 2011
At the meeting of the Board of Directors on December 16, 2011 the Board of Directors elected the following officers to wit:
Gene de Bullet - President Ted Kelso - Vice President Jim Usher - Treasurer Roy Geer - Secretary
Further the 2012 Budget was considered and approved.
Further, Committee Chairs are
Taxi-way/Runway - Mike Olson Maintenance
Phase II Drainage - Ted Kelso
N. Gates/Security - Don Browning Jim Usher
Septic Maintenance - Bob Avery
P.M.G. will continue as the management company for HAPA.
Ninfa Cruz
Report suspicious activity: call 866-GA-SECURE (866-427-3287) If danger is imminent, call 911 first.
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EAA Chapter 670 by Bob Read
accompanied by audio/visual presentations. EAA Chapter 670 is the local EAA chapter based In addition, our chapter sponsors a Young Eagles pro- right here at Hicks Airfield. The Chapter meets the gram two or three times a year. This program consists third Wednesday of each month. In the summer, the of a short ground school followed by an actual flight meetings usually take place in one of the member’s for young enthusiasts, enabling them to get some hangars for a project presentation. In the winter, the valuable aviation experience. This provides a fun Chapter usually meets at the Colonial House Restau- way for aircraft owners and pilots to give back to the rant for a project and or speaker presentation. Chap- profession and the community, and hopefully will ter president Ben Morrison works diligently to sched- help in the continuation of our passion by the next ule a great program for each meeting. For example, in generation. the past, we’ve had: Please call us for more information, and drop in and see us at the next meeting! A pilot who had an engine failure shortly after takeoff (with a successful recovery!) Ben Morrison (817) 988-7879 A very interesting presentation by Mike Bruno on the colorful history, design philosophy, and han- Bob Read (817) 439-0757 Hangar 413 dling characteristics of Russian aircraft Radio controlled model jet aircraft demonstration. Ongoing progress reports by members building their own aircraft.
So, if you are even mildly interested in aviation re- lated topics, come on out on the third Wednesday of the month and join the fun! Presently, our chapter has approximately 75 members composed of folks just like you. An average of about 35 members attend each meeting. We usually meet at 1800 to tell lies and war stories, and then eat dinner. The meeting officially starts at 1900, usually lasts all of ten minutes, and then the featured program begins, involving display aircraft or components and often
Submittal Policy: The deadline for submission of articles, advertisements, min- utes, and reports will be the 15th of the month. This should provide sufficient time to edit the layout of the newsletter so that it can be mailed & posted to www.t67.org by the first of the following month. Please provide input in MS Word format, if possible. Flappings will be available online on or about the first of every month. All ads should be submitted to: [email protected].
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Financial reports As of September 30, 2011-Submitted by Jim Usher, HAPA Treasurer
HAPA Income and Expense Statement
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HAPA BALANCE SHEET
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Financial reports As of October 31, 2011-Submitted by Jim Usher, HAPA Treasurer
HAPA Income and Expense Statement
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HAPA BALANCE SHEET
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Above: The “New” Hicks today on Kids Fly Day. Below, and next page: What the “Old” Hicks became.
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New Advertisers!
Flappings welcomes the following new advertisers. Space permitting, we will attempt to feature new advertising in the first newsletter they appear. Remember, all ads are free!
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The LetterHead shop is now located at Hicks Airfield and offers the best quality and service for your company’s Printing needs. Please call 866- 721-4778 or email us at [email protected] or visit us at www.theletterheadshop.com and check out our LetterHead Special Pric- ing for letterhead packages as well as Promotional Apparel with custom Embroidery. Notary Public Available.
The LetterHead shop offers complete printing and graphic services from Business Cards to Full Color bro- chures. With over 20 years experience we can handle your printing project with the confidence and accuracy you expect. We provide professional printing and visual communication solutions to a wide range of industries and will work with you from concept through the print- ing and delivery of final product. Every effort is made to insure that your order receives the highest level of qual- ity and service available.
Services include:
Brochures and Booklets Door Hangers Sales Sheets Catalogs Direct Mail Menus Programs Calendars Posters Counter Cards and Table Tents Flyers and Posters Point of Sale Rack and Post Cards Presentation Folders Packaging Screen Printing Embroidery Promotional Apparel
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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
Aircraft, parts, and service
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Metro Parts Inc : 566 at Hicks Airfield Over 30 years n the aircraft parts business! We work hundreds of manufactures and repair stations around the world. We can provide a reduction in cost and faster availability for you! Parts request drop box by the front door- Drop off your requirements any time.
Owner: Craig Poslick Office: 817-439-8484 Fax: 817-439-8442 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Cell: 817-368-2274
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Certified and Experimental Aircraft Maintenance
Full Aircraft maintenance – airframe, engine, avionics
A&P and Avionics professionals on staff
Composite Fabrication and Repair. Avionics Installation, upgrades, and re- pairs.
Monday-Friday 7:00 AM –3:30 PM Come see Jay, Chuck, or Shane! Jay Hamilton President and CEO AirFours Enterprises, LLC [email protected] 817.439.3051 (Office)
817.713.9701 (Cell) www.airfours.com 817.439.3289 (Fax)
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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING HANGARS
HANGARS and LOTS AVAILABLE
DON DAVIS REALTY Hangar Sales and Leasing HICKS AIRFIELD, INC. WANT TO RENT HANGAR SERVING HICKS AIRFIELD SINCE 1985 Build To Suit Hangars JAN LARY, AGENT 817 715-4693 50 X 50 Will pay $700 per month Property Management [email protected] 972-465-8400 Looking for long term lease 682-225-3262 Lot for Sale Call Bob: 214-415-1219 www.AirSpaceDFW.com Located on the east side at the south end 70’ X 80’ lot with a great view or Judy 214-418-4706 Lot will accommodate a 60’ X 55’ hangar.
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105 & 106 Aviator Drive Lot 2-3 & 2-4, Block 1 Lot 2-3 is 100’ north to south x 127.5’east to west, totaling 12,750 square feet and fronts the runway. Lot 2-4 is 100’ north to south x 62.5’ east to west, totaling 6,250 square feet.. This lot sits directly behind lot 2-3. Lot For Sale Combining both lots you have 100’ wide north to south x 190’ deep east to west, totaling 19,000 square feet. 45X60 Concrete Pad. Water & Electric. Set backs: Call 863-660-3613 75’ off of front property pin (west) 5’ off of back (east) 5’ off of north side 30’ off of south side (30’ access easement)
Maximum Hangar for this lot (combined 2 lots) is: 65’ wide north to south x 110’ deep east to west = 7,150 square foot hangar. Your hangar bifold doors may face west or south (or both). Water and electric are to the property. You must install a septic system to serve this hangar.
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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
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Must see to appreciate!
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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
Sales and Services NEED POWER? Commercial and residential electri- Need A Notary Public? cal installation and repair. Hangar 501 Lab Resource ,Inc. Lighting 1-800-856-4070 Cell (817) 522-6456 Ceiling Fans 501 Aviator Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76179 Come by Hangar 501 to get all of your documents notarized! New Circuits There is only a $10.00 cash fee for every docu- Diagnostic ment. Hours Of Operation: Mon. - Fri. 8:30AM - 5:00PM Weekends Will Gladly meet you. Ask for Sta- Jason Fischer cey or leave a voicemail. 238 Aviator Dr. (817) 807-6060
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Contacts (Who to Contact about What)
Board Of Directors Gene de Bullet (President) 817-335-4767 [email protected] Ted Kelso (Vice President) 817-721-4861 [email protected] Jim Usher (Treasurer) 817-236-7506 [email protected] Roy Geer (Secretary) 817-253-1795 [email protected] Bob Avery 817-439-8400 [email protected] Lee Burgin 817-437-5567 [email protected] Tom Martin 682-429-6901 [email protected]
Principal Management Group Carol Moran 682-325-5340 [email protected] Architectural Bob Avery 817-439-8400 [email protected] Don Davis Sec. 2 and 3 817-919-4593 [email protected] Septic Carol Moran/Bob Avery 817-451-7300 [email protected] Taxiway Repair Mike Olson 817-707-4323 [email protected] Runway/Taxiway Lights & Repair Bob Avery 817-439-8400 [email protected] Safety and Airport Support Network Volunteer Don Browning 817-439-3240 [email protected] Website & Directory Michael Reddick 817-992-2411 [email protected] Newsletter Mike Bruno 501-206-1738 [email protected] Drainage and Security Improvements Ted Kelso 817-721-4861 [email protected] South Gate Emergency Roy Geer 817-253-1795 or 817-439-5777 [email protected] South Gate Directory Database Jim Usher [email protected]
Table & Chairs The HAPA Tables & Chairs are available to any current HAPA Member for personal use on the Airport Property for activities such as parties, meetings, etc. Please contact Judy or Bob Avery at 817-439-8400 or [email protected]
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January/February 2012 Flappings! The Official Newsletter of Hicks Airfield Pilots Association
Notices: We are continually updating the online version of the HAPA membership directory. If your info needs updating please email Mike Reddick at [email protected] If you haven’t yet provided an email address, please do! We would like to be able to contact as many HAPA members as possible via email.
This is YOUR newsletter– Please submit articles, pictures, thoughts, etc by the 15th of the month. The 2012BOD is looking for volunteers Please Contact any Board member to volunteer to help with the continuing improvement of Hicks Airfield. If you have an issue and would like to address the HAPA BOD during a Board meeting, Please contact Gene de Bullet. For issues concerning ONCOR pole work, call Buddy Mills (Oncor Dis- trict Service Advisor): Cell (469) 261-6338 For Emergency South Gate Issues, call Roy Geer 817-253-1795 or 817- 439-5777 For South Gate Directory Changes contact Jim Usher at [email protected] Board of Directors Meeting: Thursday, January 13, February 9,
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Rusty Morris with his Cessna 170. More pictures on the the on pictures More 170. Cessna his with Morris Rusty
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