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In the Spotlight
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The
Salina Airport Authority welcomed Kristin Scheele to the team in
January as a public affairs and communications intern.
Scheele,
a recent graduate of Kansas State University Salina has been working
part-time at the Authority since May. She continues to create
several marketing pieces for the Authority that have been viewed on
local and national levels.
"It
has always been a dream of mine to see my work published and viewed
by thousands of people," said Scheele. "My dreams are
coming true. I have a feeling this is just the beginning."
Scheele
started her quest to further her education in the professional pilot
program at K-State Salina in the fall of 2007. Once she
received her instrument rating, she decided to follow her passion for
photography and design.
Some
of Scheele's accomplishments while at the Authority include a
national SAFECON ad, local marketing materials, publications in the
local paper, and marketing materials at the 2011 Paris Air Show.
"I
love the Salina Airport Authority, they have become my family,"
she said. "They allow me to grow as a person, develop as a
professional and be a part of once in a lifetime experiences.
Thank you to the Authority staff for making my time at the airport a
world class experience."
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Tower Updates
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- Two new tower
employees will be arriving soon. One is coming from Cheyenne,
Wyoming Tower, and one is a retired FAA controller from Wichita.
Blake Hanson will be here on August 1 and Don Thompson will
start on August 15. Jo and Tim Morrison are leaving
for Salt Lake City where Jo will work in the tower and Tim will
be employed at the Approach Control facility. We have enjoyed
working with them and wish them good luck with their new FAA
career.
- We at the tower encountered an
emergency Thursday and Friday not related to air traffic. Our
cab air conditioner went out. We recorded 99 degrees in the
tower Thursday and Friday. If we sounded grouchy on those days,
we are sorry but it was difficult to cope with the heat. Thanks
to FAA for staying on the problem until it was fixed. For
unknown reasons, I found a lot of work that needed to be done in
the office!
- If you are making a touch and go or
a stop and go in a small aircraft following a large aircraft in
the traffic pattern, you will hear the controller instruct you
to "maintain visual separation" from the traffic in
addition to issuing a wake turbulence advisory. Telling a VFR
pilot to maintain visual separation from another aircraft sounds
like odd phraseology to use. Previously, the phase has been
mostly associated with IFR traffic. My point is that if you hear
the controller say "maintain visual separation" now,
he is complying with the new procedures.
Thank You,
Bruce M. Boyle
Manager, KSLN FCT
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On the Flightline
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A Marine Corps Harrier stops for fuel at America Jet
at KSLN.
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Josh Muller,
Kevin Peterson
&
Michael McIrvin!
You won $50 off your next flight on SeaPort Airlines!
To enter drop your business card in the bowl at the
SeaPort Airlines Counter.
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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
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- Free
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- Complimentary
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Commercial air
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Contact Info
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Melissa McCoy
Public Affairs & Communications
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From the
XD's desk:
Congress leaves FAA & Airports Up in the Air
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The U.S. Congress has failed to pass legislation
to keep our nation's only high speed, mass transit system funded
and operating with proper management. Members of Congress left
Washington, DC for a summer recess without at least passing a
continuing resolution that would keep aviation user fees and
Federal Aviation Administration programs in place. Since 2007,
Congress has passed 20 extensions of the FAA's authorization
legislation over the past four years. Apparently, a 21st extension
was too much for Congressional leadership to handle.
Failure to pass a 21st extension will result in
a month long shut down of the FAA. An estimated $200 million in
aviation user fees per week are being lost (the nation's airlines
did not lower fares when the ticket tax expired, they are pocketing
the amount equal to the expired tax) resulting in the shutdown of
current a future airport improvement projects.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Speaker of
the House John Boehner should recall the members of Congress to
Washington, DC during the August recess and settle the FAA
Reauthorization issue. Congress should not have recessed this week
before taking action to keep the nation's air transport system
running safely and efficiently.
Tim Rogers, A.A.E.
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Hundreds turn
out for AAR Career & Networking Fair at Salina Airport
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The Associated Press
Hundreds of job seekers have applied for work
with AAR Aircraft Services, even before the company has officially
decided whether it will expand its operations to Salina.
The aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul
business is expected to decide in August or September whether it
will expand to Salina. It is considering moving into facilities
currently used by Hawker Beechcraft, the Wichita airplane maker
that plans to close its Salina operation by the end of February.
Mike Boswell, 67, of Salina, was among at least
240 people who filled out applications with AAR Aircraft Services
at a job fair Monday. The company hopes to have more than 500
applicants by the time the job fair ends Tuesday.
Boswell, who was laid off in September after 15
years at Hawker Beechcraft, said it would be good for him and the
community if AAR came to Salina.
"This is really what we need here, with the
airport and runway," he said. "There's a lot of good
workers here."
AAR Aircraft said if it moves to Salina, it
would lease one hangar and could eventually expand to a second
hanger with a connecting building between.
The decision will come after AAR secures a
maintenance contract with Pinnacle Airlines, said Anita Brown,
AAR's senior human resources manager.
"Once they have work solidified, then we
will come back in August or September, conduct interviews, and make
offers," Brown told the Salina Journal.
After that, the company would obtain equipment
and set up for a February 2012 start of operations, she said.
Greg Dellinger, AAR's director of recruiting,
wouldn't say how many jobs might be offered but told the Journal it
takes 75 to 100 for a maintenance line.
AAR, a nearly $1.8 billion company, employs
about 6,500 people in 60 locations in 13 countries. It grew 35
percent in the past year, he said.
Salina's decision to build a $7 million hangar
at the airport helps the city's bid, Dellinger said.
"If they hadn't pulled the trigger and took
the collective risk, we wouldn't be here," he said.
"That's a testimony of the spirit of Salina to build something
for its economic well-being."
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Moody's assigns rating to SAA
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Moody's
Investors Service has assigned an Aa2 rating to the Salina Airport
Authority's $11.9 million Taxable General Obligation Bonds Series
2011-A and $2.5 million General Obligation Bonds Series 2011-B. The
Aa2 rating applies to the Authority's outstanding general
obligation unlimited tax-backed debt of $12.9 million.
"Moody's
reaffirming and assigning the Aa2 credit rating for the Salina
Airport Authority is something we are proud to report," said
Jeff Thompson, Board president. "The Moody's rating is
confirmation to Salina citizens and municipal investors that the
Salina Airport Authority is financially strong."
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Smoky Hill
Air National Guard Range to host Open House to thank Local
Community
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Military aircraft will
take to the sky for aerial gunnery demonstrations and public
displays Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Smoky Hill Air National Guard
Range.
Saturday's events serve
to recognize local support of the training missions taking place at
Smoky Hill.
Gates will open to the
public at 8 a.m. with flying activities beginning at approximately
10 a.m. The aerial displays are tentatively scheduled to include
the following aircraft: A-10 Thunderbolt, F-16 Fighter Jet, B-1
Bomber and B-52 Bomber. An AH-64 Apache helicopter will be on
static display.
Entrance is free; food
and refreshments will be available for purchase. Visitors are
welcome to bring in coolers. However, no alcohol is permitted on
the premises. Lawn chairs are encouraged as seating will not be
provided.
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CAV displays
FIKI, Float combo
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 Aviators very seldom will be flying in ice one
minute and landing on water the next, but at Oshkosh AirVenture
2011 CAV Aerospace is exhibiting a Cessna Caravan with the unique
dual capability to do both.
The Cessna Caravan is already a very talented turboprop. With
floats it covers just about any amphibious mission, from fishing in
forested mountain streams to landing in Gulf Stream waters.
With the added capability of flight into known icing with the TKS
ice protection system, the venerable turboprop with floats gains
yet another dimension.
"I haven't seen another like it," says CAV Aerospace
President Kevin Hawley. "It stands out even here at Oshkosh, a
gathering known for one of a kind airplanes. We are delighted to be
able to add to its capabilities even further with the addition of
TKS flight into know icing."
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on...
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Salina kids fly free all summer
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Click for PDF
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Preparing
for your summer trip? Why drive when you can fly the kids for
free?
SeaPort
Airlines announces the launch of a new summer program, Salina Kids
Fly Free! From June 21 to Sept. 30 children 14 and under are
eligible to fly free with an accompanying adult* when traveling
between Salina, Kan. and Kansas City, Mo.
"SeaPort
is always looking for ways to become even better partners with
the communities we serve. Providing the opportunity for kids
to fly free for the summer is a way to help make air travel from
Salina even more affordable," says Rob McKinney, president,
SeaPort Airlines.
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Ft Riley CAB
adopts Salina schools as part of Army Adopt-A-School Program
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Fort Riley's Combat
Aviation Brigade has adopted five schools in Salina to participate
in the Army's Adopt-A-School Program. They are Kansas Wesleyan
University, St. John's Military School, Stewart Elementary,
Schilling Elementary and Sunset Elementary.
The
Adopt-A-School Program is an initiative to further the success of
the Army Community Covenant, which Saline County signed in August
2010 with the Combat Aviation Brigade. The covenant enables brigade
and battalion commanders to provide communities in the Flint Hills
Region with a unique understanding of their Division and Army Post
and allows the community to give back to the soldiers. This effort
was developed in recognition of the fact that the majority of
American's today do not have a family member associated with the
military.
The
mission of the Adopt-A-School program is for the soldiers to
routinely contribute military resources and services to schools in
order to nurture the intellectual, emotional and physical growth of
children. Through interaction with positive role models, the
program helps ensure children succeed and live their dreams. A few
of the ways a soldier may volunteer his or her time is by tutoring,
coaching, serving as a test proctor, guest speaker, participating
in field trips or school programs.
"Salina
is a community that values partnerships and at USD 305 we're
looking forward to partnering with the Fort Riley Combat Aviation
Brigade," said Bill Hall, USD 305 Superintendent.
"By bringing students and soldiers together in a positive way,
the gains from this partnership will be shared by the USD 305
students, soldiers, and their families. We appreciate this
opportunity made possible through the Salina Area Chamber of
Commerce."
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Aviation
bachelor's degree options soar at K-State
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Aviation education is
taking off at Kansas State University Salina this fall, with new
bachelor's degree options.
Four
new bachelor's degree options are being added: unmanned aircraft
systems, avionics, airport management and air traffic control. The
university already offers bachelor's degrees in professional pilot
and aviation maintenance.
The
new degree options came about from the growth of the certificate
programs K-State already offered in those areas, according to Kurt
Barnhart, head of the department of aviation.
 "Expanding the
certificate programs into full bachelor's degree programs equips
our students for the demands of the industry and allows them more
options when pursuing a career in aviation," Barnhart said.
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Lift
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I feel about the airplane much as I do in regard to
fire. That is, I regret all the terrible damage caused by fire. But
I think it is good for the human race that someone discovered how
to start fires, and that it is possible to put fire to thousands of
important uses.
- Orville Wright,
asked during WWII if he ever regretted being involved in the
invention of the airplane.
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