Originally published in 1997 The 5th annual 4-H aerospace camp was held July 21-25, 1997 at Martin Jr. High in Austin with 92 campers in attendance. This fine day camp is sponsored by the Travis County Extension Service in conjunction with its 4-H programs. The camp is open to all Austin area children ages nine…

Originally published in 1997 A first-of -its-kind facility soon will be getting off the ground at Arlington Municipal Airport. It’s not a new airline, but a flight friendly, multi-purpose center for both aviation and non-aviation clientele. Millenium Holdings Corporation recently announced plans to develop the unique $8 million project on 375,000 square feet of airport…

Originally published in 1997 The City of Llano celebrated the reopening of their airport on September 17 with a ribbon cutting and reception, marking the successful completion of a recent TxDOT Airport Improvement Program. The project was funded through a grant with the Texas Department of Transportation, Aviation Division and included a runway extension and…

Originally published in 1997 In the interest of broadening the involvement of all who are interested in aviation in Texas, next year’s Texas Airport Operators’ Conference will become the Texas Aviation Conference. The Conference, which will be held at the DoubleTree Hotel in Austin on June 3-5, 1998, will have presentations, in addition to those…

Originally published in 1997 This symposium, sponsored by the Transportation Research Board and TxDOT, will address Aviation System Planning issues from both the public and private perspective and will bring together organizations and individuals responsible for Aviation System Planning. The Symposium will cover a broad range of concerns and issues including the planning process, institutional…

Originally published in 1997 West Houston Airport Owner Woody Lesikar has been inducted into the Amelia Earhart Airport Hall of Fame in Atchison, Kansas. The Hall is supported by “The 99’s”, a prominent women’s aviation organization. Mr. Lesikar was honored for his efforts on behalf of young flyers, contributions to public service projects, the Civil…

Originally published in 1997 No matter how good the facilities, an airport can never be truly successful without good airport management. Sweetwater’s Avenger Field, with oversight responsibility in the hands of Paul McCarthy, City Services Director, has just the kind of professional, business-like management to ensure its success. Paul, who assumed control of the airport…

Originally published in 1997 Norm Scroggins Retiring as AOPA Representative for Texas Norm Scroggins, a true friend of aviation in Texas, has announced his retirement as Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association field representative for Texas. Norm has served in this capacity for Texas, as well as the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and New Mexico,…

Originally published in 1997 Fiscal year 1998 brings an increase in both state and federal funding for airport grants. The Texas Transportation Commission sent a budget request to the 75th Legislature asking for increased aviation funding for airport development grants. While the legislature did not approve the entire request, state grant dollars were increased to…

Originally published in 1997 Robert L. Nichols, a pilot and businessman from Jacksonville, Texas was recently appointed by Governor George W. Bush as a member of the Texas Transportation Commission. The three member commission on which he serves is responsible for funding and managing transportation systems in Texas, including highways and general aviation airports. Mr….