Originally published in 2006 Anne C. Gaines Sugar Land Regional Airport The Sugar Land Regional Airport celebrated the Grand Opening of a new 20,000-square-foot terminal and associated 270,000-square-foot apron on June 1, 2006. With this, the airport established itself as: • A premier destination of choice for the global business traveler, • A remarkable experience…

Originally published in 2006 Transportation Museum Finds a Home in Georgetown In a few short years, Georgetown, Texas will become the home for the state’s newest transportation museum. The Texas Aviation History Museum, Inc. will be located on approximately seven acres at the Georgetown Municipal Airport. The Georgetown site was selected primarily due to its…

Originally published in 2006 By Michelle Hannah Aviation Division Our Veteran of the Month is a humble, unassuming, gracious gentleman, 84 years young with no intent of slowing down. He runs his own lawn mower repair shop in town, visits his wife daily at the retirement center and keeps company with the “Wise men” at…

Originally published in 2006 By Cheryl Hill Burrier Martin & Martin Aviation 50R In the beginning, there was Ted – or was it Phil – or Tom? Each man has been at the Lockhart Municipal Airport for well over 20 years, with the exception of Tom who grew up in Lockhart and was one of…

Originally published in 2006 Jay Carpenter President Texas Aviation Association On the last weekend of April 2006, the Texas Aviation Association (TXAA) hosted its 4th Annual Safety Seminar at the Galveston Convention Center. It is called the Gulf Coast Wings Weekend. The two-day conference is designed to promote air safety through the presentation of Wings…

Originally published in 2006 Jay Carpenter President Texas Aviation Association SULPHUR SPRINGS – Recently, I visited Sulphur Springs, Texas, located northeast of the Dallas metropolis. This charming community, population 14,000, is nestled in the Piney Woods along Interstate 30. Before my trip, I contacted the airport director, Joey Boker. He gave me driving directions to…

Originally published in 2006 By Judith Curtis Associate Editor TxDOT Public Information Office Welcome Aboard, Flight Services. TxDOT has taken under its wing, so to speak, the state agency that flies state workers and officials to work-related meetings in the state and sometimes beyond its borders. The former Aircraft Pooling Board, along with 22 employees…

10 Tips for Better Night Flying Arrive early and preflight the airplane in the daylight. Don’t bring a flashlight, bring two. Organize the cockpit prior to takeoff so you aren’t trying to find things in the dark. Be familiar with procedures for radio, alternator and electrical failures. You won’t enjoy reading the pilot’s handbook by…