Originally published in 2008 Site Selection for Randall County Airpark an Opportunity for Texas By Brandon V. Webb Texas Transportation Institute Can a 6,000-foot stretch of asphalt and a few hundred acres be the keys that unlock untapped opportunities for growth in the Panhandle’s Randall County? County Judge Ernie Houdashell is counting on it. “Amarillo…

Originally published in 2008 by Brandon V. Webb, Texas Transportation Institute “When this lease is up, I’ll be 91 years old,” says fixed-base operator and owner Cecil Ingram. “I came out here in 1948 to be a mechanic and flight instructor, and I was only going to be here long enough to make enough money…

Originally published in 2008 The Draughon-Miller Regional Airport in Temple received the 2007 Premier Spirit Gold Award from ExxonMobil Aviation during a luncheon on July 30. This is the 10th time the airport has achieved award recognition in the Premier Spirit Program. The airport, which competes with over 250 fixed base operator (FBO) airports nationally,…

Originally published in 2008 Over the next several issues, Wingtips will profile the members of the Texas Aviation Advisory Committee. The six members are appointed by the Texas Transportation Commission for six-year terms and assist the Texas Department of Transportation with its aviation development programs. Committee members also work with members of the legislature on…

Aviation is Happily Not Immune From “One Thing Leads to Another” Syndrome. Jerry Parker Started with a Love for Flying Jet Aircraft – and Then He Had to Learn the Polish Language Originally published in 2008 By Brandon V. Webb,  Texas Transportation Institute Or, Jerry Parker had to learn enough Polish to restore and maintain…

Hutchinson County Airport in Borger Serves the Area’s Largest Employer and Tries to Ward Off Wildlife Originally published in 2008 By Brandon V. Webb Texas Transportation Institute Dennis O’Bryant has seen more than a few oddities in the 15 years he’s spent managing the Hutchinson County Airport near Borger. From celebrities like Jerry Springer, Roy…

Originally published in 2008 In this Issue As you know, Wingtips is the official publication of TxDOT’s Aviation Division and one of our primary ways of keeping the aviation community in Texas informed of local aviation developments across the state. In this issue, we are pleased to bring you a series of articles highlighting airports…

DUMAS’ MOORE COUNIY AIRPORT SERVES THE LOCAL ECONOMY AND FLYING PUBLIC WITH QUALIIY FACILITIES AND AFFORDABLE FUEL-BUT IT’S ALSO AN OUTPOST THAT CAN HELP SAVE LIVES. AND JUST LAST YEAR, IT DID. Originally published in 2008 By Brandon V. Webb,  Texas Transportation Institute It was cold that morning. Temperatures hovered in the mid-20s as workers…