Hicks Airfield Pilots Association FLAPPINGS
Serving the owners and tenants of Hicks Airfield, Fort Worth, Texas (Tango 67) June 2016
Rich Rudolph made the first flight of his Adventura II amphib at Hicks Airfield on Friday, May 6, 2016. The amphib is powered by a Suzuki 117hp engine. First Takeoff First Landing
IN THIS ISSUE: Page 2: HAPA Contacts Page 3: President’s Corner Page 4-5: May Meeting Minutes Page 6-7: April Financial Report Page 8: Calendar of Events Page 9-11: Classified Ads
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Contacts (Who to Contact about What)
2016 Board Of Directors Tom Martin (President) 682-429-6901 [email protected] Rusty Morris (Vice Pres) 913-645-9291 [email protected] Mike Reddick (Sec/Treas) 817-992-2411 [email protected] Gene DeBullet 817-335-4767 [email protected] Reb Stimson 817-343-7556 [email protected] Jay Pratt 817-271-0594 [email protected] Bob Samson 817-821-0828 [email protected]
Principal Management Group Tracy Eubank 682-325-5343 [email protected]
Architectural Tom Martin, Sec 1 682-429-6901 [email protected] Reb Stimson, Sec 1 817-343-7556 [email protected] Don Davis Sec. 2 and 3 817-919-4593 [email protected]
Newsletter Mary Reddick/Mike Reddick 817-992-2311 [email protected]
Airport Support Network Volunteer Don Browning 817-439-3240 [email protected]
Septic Tom Martin 682-429-6901 [email protected]
Social Mary Reddick 817-992-2311 [email protected]
South Gate Directory Database * Mike Reddick 817-992-2411 [email protected]
South Gate Emergency Mike Reddick 817-992-2411 [email protected]
Taxiway Repair Rusty Morris 913-645-9291 [email protected]
Website & Directory Mike Reddick 817-992-2411 [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, family reunions, meetings, etc.
Please contact Mike Reddick at 817-992-2411 or [email protected] to make a reservation for the tables and chairs. You can check availability at www.t67.org, click on the Tables-Chairs button. VOLUNTEER NEEDED!
* Volunteer Needed (Need to have land line phone for South Gate Database)
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President’s Corner By Tom Martin
June 2016 – Hicks Airfield
Another Memorial Day has passed allowing us to remember and give thanks for those who gave their life protecting our great country.
Hicks Airfield continues to be in the hot spot with our great location. Hangars for sale or rent are hard to find, with calls everyday wanting to be at this airfield. With this growth a few safety issues that need to be addressed and are being studied and confident that a good solution can be found. But as always, it is very difficult to please everyone. Just a reminder that we need to make sure to observe the “30-foot from yellow center- line” on taxiways. Compliance is important to allow aircraft to move unobstructed to the runway. Recent changes in monitoring parking compliance have helped tremendously with taxiway obstructions near the café area. PLEASE DO NOT drive on unpaved surfaces…. especially the safety zone between the runway and taxiway.
Our neighbor Northwest Regional (52F) is undergoing major changes with a new board and consolidation of their Airport. They have a website with good information about changes. Might want to take a look if you have a few minutes.
Last board meeting had a better than average turnout, and just remember the Airfield is in good physical and financial condition. Thanks to ALL that make that happen, and NOTHING out here is so critical that emotions or hard feelings divide the airport as we have seen in the past.
Next board meeting is June 9th at HANGAR 111 at 7:00 PM. And…….as always – this is your Airfield your attendance and voice needs to be heard.
Best Regards,
Tom Martin President – Hicks Airfield Pilots Association
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HICKS AIRFIELD PILOTS ASSOCIATION Minutes for Board Meeting– May 12, 2016
Meeting called order at 7:01pm by President Tom Martin Board Member Jay Pratt was absent the meeting was held at 111 Aviator Drive. PMG Representative was not present Open remarks: Tom Martin The board wants to thank Mr. Rand Sanders for removing the tree on the approach runway 14 which was taller than the hangar. Taxiway repairs – will be coordinated with Jess next week, more details to follow. Check the HAPA bulletin board and sign for details. Discussion by members and BOD. First social for 2016 was held Saturday, April 16th. 68 people enjoyed the social. Hope to see more HAPA members at our next social. April minutes and March Financials were published in Flappings, copies are available tonight for anyone interested in a copy. Public Bulletin Board, Bob Samson installed it at the mailbox area. For all HAPA members to post ads. Bob said it seems to be working, no complaints so far. NEW BUSINESS: John Abel spoke regarding Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, FLY KIDS FOR NATE Memorial fund raiser. The Beacon Cafe will be serving pancakes for donations. A scholarship will be awarded to teenagers interested in learning to fly. Three pilots have volunteered to fly their planes for rides. The BOD is concerned of the liability for this event and requested that Mr. Abel obtain liability insurance for the use of the HAPA common areas. Kevin Brunson, said the Beacon had liability insurance to cover his property. Paul Blakely questioned the BOD on the decision to not let his unaccompanied guest stay at the April BOD meeting. Discussion followed. Mike Reddick informed the BOD and HAPA members that PMG has notified him in regards to the amount of money we have in our bank accounts is more than the FDIC will insure. After discussion, Reb Stimson made a motion to transfer the runway reserve account from Pacific Bank and move it to Wells Fargo. Second by Rusty Morris, motion passed 4-0. (see page 5)
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HICKS AIRFIELD PILOTS ASSOCIATION Minutes for Board Meeting– May 12, 2016
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: North gate- Rusty is waiting on third bid for the new gate. Bob Samson has the reflectors and is still waiting to hear from HAPA members who want to volunteer to come forward. He will start installing at the run-up areas and wait till the repairs have been completed on the main taxiway. Bob Samson made a motion to adjourn, 2nd by Rusty Morris. Meeting adjourned 8:22pm. June BOD Meeting will be Thursday, June 9, at 111 Aviator Drive.
Recorded by:
Mary Reddick Recording Secretary ______
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Financial reports As of April 30, 2016-Submitted by Mike Reddick, HAPA Treasurer
April 30, 2016 Income & Expense Statement on Page 7
NEXT BOARD MEETING: THURS, June 9, 2016 7:00 PM - 111 Aviator Drive
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HAPA Income and Expense Statement As of April 30,2016
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HICKS CALENDAR OF EVENTS
June 9, 2016 HAPA Board Meeting: The HAPA Board of Directors will hold their June 2016 meeting at 7pm at hangar 111. All mem- bers are welcome to attend! If you have anything you would like to discuss with the BOD, Please email HAPA President Tom Martin not later than June 7th to be put on the agenda.
June 15, 2016 EAA Chapter 670 Meeting: The June 2016 meeting of EAA 670 will be held at the Beacon Café beginning at 7pm. Come early for dinner and hangar chat starting at 6pm. Guests welcome! Program to be announced.
June 18, 2016 HHMA Monthly Breakfast: The June breakfast for the Hicks Hot Mamas Assn will be held at 8:30am on Saturday, June 18, at the Beacon Café. Invite your neighbors! NO men and NO politics!!
Come Fly With Me!
Jun 4, 2016 Pancake Breakfast Fly-In; Mid-Way Regional Airport (KJWY) , Midlothian, TX Public Invited. Free Parking. Breakfast Tickets: Adults and Children 8 and over $6, Children under 8 $3. Classic Airplanes, Helicopter Rides, Fly-Overs, Live Music, Radio Controlled Model Airplanes, Live Music, Children's Activities, Midlothian Classic Wheels, and Gold Wing Road Riders. Phone: 972-923-0080 Website: http://mid-wayregional.com
Jun 18, 2016 Bourland Field Fly-In Airpark Open House: Bourland Field (50F) , Cresson, TX Bring your wings or wheels classic cars for a good time. Lunch will be served starting at 11:00. Contact: Matt Rix @ 817-396-4554 Website: http://www.bourlandfield.com
List your upcoming event here, especially if it might impact Hicks! When planning an event at your airport, remember parking is very limited!
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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
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CLASSIFIED ADS
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Monday-Friday 7:00 AM –3:30 PM Come see Jay, Chuck, or Shane!
Jay Hamilton President and CEO [email protected] www.airfours.com
817.439.3051 (office) 817.713.9701 (cell) 817.439.3289 (fax)
MOTOR HOME INDOOR STORAGE AVAILABLE!
50 Amp and/or 30 Amp electrical service, separately metered. Contact Mike Reince 817-228-0526
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CLASSIFIED ADS
HANGAR FOR RENT 507 Aviator Drive
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Contact Bill Guy, hangar 505 817-937-8977
FTW AVIONICS 832 Aviator Drive Ft Worth, TX 76179 817-237-7541 www.ftwavionics.com
FTW Safety & Industrial Supplies 759 Las Vegas Trail Ft Worth, TX 76108 817-246-4518 Fax: 817-423-7419 [email protected]
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June 2016 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 25th of the month to [email protected]
The 2016 BOD 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 Tom Martin not later than June 7th to be put on the agenda. Our next Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 9, 2016, 7:00pm at hangar 111. For Emergency South Gate Issues, call Mike Reddick at 817-992-2411
For South Gate Directory Changes contact Mike Reddick at [email protected]
Board of Directors Meeting: Thursday, June 9th, 7pm at 111 Aviator Drive.
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