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This past week’s events in Austin have been quite alarming to most of my friends in the aviation industry, perhaps more so than even members of general public, who have seen the news headlines and had many questions since the tragic suicidal dive into the building in Austin on Thursday. While we may not...
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Yesterday evening I was out watching aircraft take off and land, and noticed four similarly painted Skyhawks taxiing in one after another. For a minute I wondered if we were being “invaded” by a new flight school, but it turned out it was four commercial students on a long cross-country together. After going down...
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The February edition is out now and available in several places. Click the link below to view the online version. StinsonFieldBulletin_0002
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This was fun to watch at Stinson today – a Cessna L-19 Bird Dog was being used for a banner-tow operation, presumably a great advertising idea because of the crowds that are probably enjoying the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. Below, the L-19 approaches 9/27 with the banner at the end of it’s flight. After...
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Most of you are probably already aware of this, but just in case you aren’t, the FAA has notified pilots that their paper certificates will no longer be valid after March 31, 2010. The process for obtaining a new plastic certificate is relatively easy to follow and is explained at: http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/certificate_replacement/.
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Tonight’s Stinson skyline was very pretty and just begged for some photos. The Sky Safety Arrow (PA-28R-200) was out and flying and thankfully they were able to accommodate for a good photo! The tower was also very helpful in making this shot happen. Thanks guys! If you have never taken the time to do so,...
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If you’re like me, you’ve probably stood out on the ramp at Stinson and watched aircraft just a time or two… or a lot more. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to fly in the US Air Force Raytheon T-6 Texan II aircraft that do the instrument approaches into Stinson? Well, you can...
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According to information online, on Saturday, March 27, 2010 there will be a Fly-in here at Stinson for owners of Grumman aircraft. Stinson Field (KSSF) San Antonio,TX South Central Fly-in on Saturday, March 27, 2010. Fly in to historic Stinson Field (KSSF) San Antonio,Texas. Lunch at the Patio Cafe...
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One of Pro Flite Aviation’s students completed his first solo today right here at Stinson Municipal Airport! Congratulations to JR for his hard work to get to this point and three good take-offs and landings! If you have a news event here at Stinson, be sure to email us with the details! Photos are welcome...
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The Express News and mysanantonio.com ran a news story on Stinson yesterday. News Story Congressman Rodriguez was announcing some funding for further improvements.
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