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Employee Spotlight
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The
Salina Airport Authority Board of Directors has always been an easy place
to find the town's "movers and shakers," and the two newest
appointees are no exception.
The
Airport Authority is pleased to welcome Daran Neuschafer and Jeff Maes to
the board.
Airport is nothing
new for Neuschafer
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Community service is nothing new for Daran
Neuschafer, owner of Daran Neuschafer, Inc., of American Family
Insurance, and the Airport Authority is happy to have him on the team.
Neuschafer has been appointed to the
Airport Authority Board of Directors for a term of three years
and began his tenure March 1 as the board's secretary.
"I became familiar with the
Airport Authority while serving on the Chamber Executive Committee,"
said Neuschafer. "I already have a good understanding of what
is going on at the Airport Authority, so I don't think the learning curve
will be too steep. I also wanted to stay involved in Economic
Development and the Airport Authority Board offered that."
Recently ending his time on the
Salina Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors where he served as the
2009 chairman, Neuschafer comes to the Airport Authority with long
history of local and state board and volunteer positions. He has
served on boards for the Salina Education Foundation, Bank VI, K-State
Golf Course Management Research Foundation, K-State Alumni, Salina
Community Theater, Site Council for Meadowlark Ridge and Lakewood,
Volunteer Connection and more.
Like father, like son
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On
April 26, 1965, M. J. Kennedy became the first chairman of the Salina
Airport Authority Board of Directors. Two decades later his son,
Thomas J. Kennedy joined the Board his father had founded and served as
chairman for a year as well.
It
may have been the first time but it wouldn't be the last.
In
1995, James C. Maes began his six-year tenure on the Salina Airport
Authority's Board of Directors. Now, 16 years later the Maes name
reemerges as ComPro Reality President Jeff Maes follows in his father's
footsteps on the Airport Authority Board.
"Dad
was proud to have been appointed," Maes said. "Through his
years he always spoke highly of Tim Rogers. This Board in
particular is one of the more influential boards in town and is very
effective and highly professional."
Maes
works with the Smoky Hill Residency Program, is a member of the Salina
Board of Realtors and serves as the vice chairman of Salina Family
Health.
"I've
always held the Airport Authority Board in very high regard," he
said. "Dad was proud to have been appointed and to serve and I
feel the same way."
He
will serve for a term of three years and began his tenure March 1 as the
board's treasurer.
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Tower Updates
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We are happy to finally see some warm weather
again. However, we are also entering the thunderstorm season.
Expect to hear some hazardous weather advisories on the ATIS. Pilot
reports are welcomed.
Our newest controller, Tim Morrison, was certified in
early March. He comes to Salina from the Cheyenne, Wyoming tower.
He is an active pilot who owns a Cessna.
We would like to thank all the pilots who sent back
their survey reports. The feedback was very positive and we really
appreciate the effort.
Bruce
Boyle
Manager,
KSLN Federal Contract Tower
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On the Flightline
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Mar 28, 2011 - A Boeing 787 'Dreamliner' conducts
test operations at the Salina Municipal Airport. The long-range, mid-
size, wide-body, twin engine jet airliner seats 210 to 330 passengers
depending on the variant and is Boeing's most fuel efficient airliner.
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 Salina to Memphis
& back
for as low as
$168
with no charge
for parking
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SeaPort Airlines
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At comparable prices, if
you could cut your travel time in half, and not have the general hassles
of the full airport experience, wouldn't you do it? Hassle free,
convenient, affordable, and most importantly-FAST. This is a new option
in business and leisure travel.
SeaPort offers daily
scheduled flights in the Northwest and Mid-South like the old airlines,
but with a notable absence of what makes flying today slow and miserable.
How?
- No TSA
hassles at any of our locations.
- Affordable
fares.
- Our own
private terminals.
- Arrive 15
minutes before your flight, even with check-in bags.
- Free
airport parking. (Mandatory Valet in Portland)
- Complimentary
shuttle service to and from the main terminal in Portland, Memphis
& Kansas City.
Commercial air travel in
today's climate is difficult at best. The airports are becoming more
crowded, have longer lines and with the tighter budgets, speed and
convenience seem like a thing of the past. Until now.
The way travel was meant
to be, with all the conveniences of private air travel, but without the
big price tag. Isn't it about time?
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Melissa McCoy
Public Affairs & Communications
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From the XD's
desk:
Support our hometown airline
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SeaPort Airlines started service for Salina and
Saline County residents one year ago with the assistance from a U.S.
Department of Transportation Essential Air Service Program contract
that subsidizes the airline's operations. The airline's owners and
management have consistently stated that their goal is to reduce the
need for a federal subsidy and become self-sustaining in the market.
SeaPort needs our support in several key areas to reach their
goal to become a profitable airline providing excellent and much-needed
scheduled air service to our community.
First, SeaPort needs continued support from the
members of the Kansas Congressional delegation. Senators Pat Roberts
and Jerry Moran and Congressman Tim Huelskamp are working together to
make improvements to EAS legislation. Several proposed changes
will enable SeaPort to more effectively offer local residents access to
our national air transportation. The delegation recognizes that
Kansas communities need air service for economic viability.
Second, SeaPort needs communities with EAS contracts
coming up for renewal to be receptive to the SeaPort business model.
It is possible for SeaPort to grow and offer excellent service to
other Kansas EAS communities and become their hometown airline as well.
Third, we need to fly SeaPort. The very best
EAS program, community support and Congressional advocates are for
nothing if local residents do not fly SeaPort. SeaPort offers
incredible customer service, low fares, dependability, a comfortable
aircraft, service to Kansas City, Branson, Mo. and Memphis, Tenn.,
online ticketing, comfortable lobbies and a commitment to become each
community's hometown airline. What's not to like?
With local support measured by people buying
tickets, Seaport will be successful and less dependent upon federal
subsidy. Our community will benefit and continue to be a preferred
place to live and work. The residents of Salina and Saline County
need to support their hometown airline now more than ever.
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Economic impact
exceeds 10000 jobs, $353 M
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Salina,
Kan., (February 9, 2011) - When Schilling Air Force Base closed in
1965, it took with it more than 5,000 jobs and an annual payroll of
what translates today to more than $83 million in payroll.
Despite this crushing blow, a January 2011 study by the Center for
Economic Development and Business Research, W. Frank Barton School of
Business, Wichita State University finds the community thriving on the
former Air Force base property, thanks to strong
partnerships
and planning.
At
the request of the Salina Airport Authority, the CEDBR analyzed the
economic impact of the Salina Airport and Salina Airport Industrial
Center activity. The group also analyzed the impact of military
activity at the Salina Airport and in the Saline County region, as well
as that of direct operations of Kansas State University.
"We submit data related to all business,
military and university-related jobs and activities (for direct impact
data)," said Salina Airport Authority Executive Director Tim
Rogers, A.A.E. "Then WSU applies multipliers (to calculate
indirect impact data). Jobs in manufacturing will lead more jobs
in the community. Jobs for retail sales, real estate
transactions, automobile purchases, groceries are all needed to support
the other jobs."
Today, the total employment impact of the
Salina Airport and Airport Industrial Center exceeds 10,000 workers and
more than $323 million in annual payroll. Net tax impacts are
estimated at nearly $16 million when combining impacts to Salina,
Saline County and Kansas. Taxes to the city of Salina exceed $2
million while taxes to Saline County are more than $1.5 million. The
state of Kansas realized more than $12.1 million in net taxes.
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SeaPort offers flexibility to fit
Salina
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SeaPort
Airlines has a long reputation of departing early if all passengers are
accounted for and ready to go, but when a group of local officials
booked the 7:30 a.m. flight and left three hours early, they may have
set a new record.
The flight was booked weeks prior to their March 7 flight
and completely filled with Salina representatives whose final
destination was Washington, D.C.
"Salina community leaders will meet with our
congressional delegation and share with them those federal policy
issues and initiatives most important to Salina's future,"
explained City Manager Jason Gage before hopping aboard the Pilatus
PC-12. "It also provides an opportunity to learn more about
the federal legislative process and to build important relationships
which have a long-lasting, positive impact on our community."
A week before the flight, SeaPort officials checked the
passenger list and let the group know if they wanted to leave earlier
it wouldn't be a problem.
"Had we had additional passengers on the 7:30 flight
we'd have had to figure something else out," explained SeaPort
Operations Manager Cullen Krause. "One of the benefits of
SeaPort is that we have the ability to be flexible and work with the
community on short notice to accommodate Salina's air travel needs."
SeaPort Airlines' convenience and flexibility not only
saved the group money, but allotted them an extra day to use in
Washington instead of on travel.
Flying on SeaPort to Kansas City and then catching a
flight with a different airline to Washington, the group saved
themselves a three-hour car ride in each direction, parking fees and a
whole lot of headaches.
SeaPort added a plane to the regular flight schedule to
accommodate the group as well as other passengers for their return to
Salina.
"We are fortunate to have SeaPort as our travel
option," said Gage. "Their aircraft is comfortable and
their convenient arrival and departure schedules are not only
affordable, but match up well with the frequent flyer's travel
needs. SeaPort is truly an asset for Salina."
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CAV Aerospace
displays FIKI Baron at Sun 'n Fun
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CAV Aerospace Inc. will exhibit a Beechcraft Baron
with flight into known ice (FIKI) capabilities at Sun 'n Fun
International Fly-In & Expo in Lakeland, Fla. March 29 through
April 3. The Baron 58's ice protection features CAV's proprietary
weeping wings TKS™ system.
"Even though we are coming out of the
winter icing season, CAV Aerospace is available year-round to install
our proven ice protection system in a wide variety of general aviation
aircraft," said CAV President Kevin Hawley. "Now is the
perfect time to schedule an upgrade when we can work around customer
schedules."
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K-State Corner:
K-State Salina to offer summer pilot certification classes
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Kansas State University Salina's
aviation program will offer pilot certification classes for the public
this summer.
The classes provide an opportunity for anyone 16 or
older to receive pilot training for college credit. Summer students can
earn private, instrument, commercial, or certified flight instructor
ratings in airplane or helicopter, or a multi-engine airplane rating
during the summer term.
K-State Salina's flight training program is FAR 141
approved.
For more information or to enroll in the summer
certification classes, contact K-State Salina Admissions at
785-826-2642 or admiss@salina.k-state.edu.
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SIFE headed to
nationals
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Courtesy photo.
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Kristin Scheele, Intern
The Kansas State University
Salina Students In Free Enterprise team made headlines once
again. On March 18, 34 teams from across the region traveled to
Dallas, Texas to compete for a champion position to advance to the
national level. The K-State Salina SIFE team was named one
of the two champions in their league and has advanced to the national
competition, May 10 to 12 in Minneapolis Minn.
"This is a great
accomplishment for our team," said Kristin Scheele, team
president. "We did our best performance at regional's, it
felt great. We are all excited to be going to nationals in May."
In the past seven years SIFE
has competed in seven regional competitions and has advanced to the
national competition four times.
"We take this competition
very seriously," said Kristin Scheele, team president.
"The team has worked hard all year long and this is our time to
shine. We show up in our business suits, a smile and a passion
for business. We show them what the K-State Salina SIFE team is
all about."
With the support of the K-State
University, the Salina Community along with strong advocates of SIFE
creates a legacy that allows the K-State Salina SIFE team to thrive.
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Salina Airport
awarded Medal of Excellence
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The Salina
Airport Authority staff was awarded the Federal Aviation Administration
Central Region's Medal of Excellence for having no Part 139 discrepancies
or items for correction.
The medal
is awarded to airports that have no discrepancies during the FAA
airport certification inspection and no vehicle pedestrian deviations
during the previous 12 months.
"You
should be very proud. It's quite an accomplishment to receive one
of these medals," said FAA Central Region Lead Airport
Certification Inspector Mike Mullen. "The airfield looks
great, especially for this time of year. Your records are
great. You guys have a tremendous staff of very knowledgeable and
experienced people. That is how you maintain your airport in
compliance with FAA Regulation Part 139."
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SeaPort hosts
afternoon coffee
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Photo by Kristin Scheele.
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Kristin Scheele,
Intern
SeaPort
Airlines President and CEO Rob McKinney hosted a mid-day coffee break
for Salina-area residents, February 25 at Moka's Bistro and Bakery.
Attendees
took a break from the harsh winter weather, as the aroma of coffee
filled the bistro. Guests were treated to coffee compliments of
SeaPort Airlines and six lucky winners walked away with free round-trip
tickets anywhere SeaPort flies.
McKinney
discussed SeaPort Airlines and the many services and conveniences they
offer. McKinney said he enjoyed hearing all the kind words and
suggestions the residents of Salina had to offer.
Moka's was
filled to the brim, showing the support the Salina community has for
its hometown airline and the opportunities they are providing the
community. SeaPort Airlines is excited for the possibilities of
the future and is encouraged by the backing of the local community to
provide the best service possible.
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Swanson, Airport
receive Awards
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 The Salina
Airport Authority has been awarded its 16th Certificate of Achievement
for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance
Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its
comprehensive annual financial report.
The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form
of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and its
management.
"Receiving the GFOA Certificate is an
achievement standard that the Airport Authority has set for its
financial reporting," said Manager of Administration and Finance
Shelli Swanson. "This standard helps us reach our goal of
delivering timely financial information to our decision makers,
creditors and other stakeholders that is accurate, reliable and in
conformance with governmental accounting standards."
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Lift: Pilot's
Problem v. Mechanic's Solution
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P =
The problem logged by the pilot.
S = The solution logged by the mechanic.
P:
Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
S: Almost replaced left inside main tire.
P: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough.
S: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft.
P: No. 2 propeller seeping prop fluid.
S: No. 2 propeller seepage normal. Nos. 1, 3 and 4 propellers lack
normal seepage.
P: Something loose in cockpit.
S: Something tightened in cockpit.
P: Autopilot in "altitude-hold" mode produces a 200-fpm
descent.
S: Cannot reproduce problem on ground.
P: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.
S: Evidence removed.
P: Transponder inoperative.
S: Transponder always inoperative in OFF mode.
P: Suspected crack in windscreen.
S: Suspect you're right.
P: Number 3 engine missing.
S: Engine found on right wing after brief search.
P: Radio switches stick
S: Peanut butter no longer served to flight crew
P:
Funny smell in cockpit
S: Pilot told to change cologne
P: First class cabin floor has a squeak
S: Co-pilot told not to play with toddler toys in cabin anymore
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Patriot Business
Program to kick off in Salina
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The Salina Military Affairs Council will hold a
kickoff party for the Patriot Business Program April 14 from 4 to 6
p.m., at Legends Sports Bar and Grill, located at 2110 W. Crawford in
Salina.
The Patriot Business Program offers businesses a
way to market directly to the military while offering servicemembers
and their families an easy way to identify those businesses that
support them.
"When I was in the Marine Corps, the weekend
after we got our paychecks we'd drive hours out of town to shop at businesses
we knew offered a military discount," explained MAC Public
Relations Chair Melissa McCoy. "This program is simply a way
to make identifying those businesses easier and more uniform."
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