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iPad Workshop and FlyIn at Nearby San Marcos (HYI)

April 29, 2012
By dperez

ESP-Education and Services for Pilots and Redbird Skyport Presents… iPad Workshop and Fly-In Saturday May 19th KHYI at Skyport 9:00am-2:00pm Training by Dana Perez Fee:  $95.00 Get More Information or RSVP at: eMail:      AviateESP@me.com Websites:   DanaPerez.com
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New ADS-B Terminal Services Are Available

March 25, 2012
By dperez

Attention Pilots New ADS-B Terminal Services Are Available Now Pilots who use the terminal airspace listed below can now receive free traffic and weather information in the cockpit. To receive these services, aircraft must be equipped with an Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) transmitter/receiver or transceiver and a cockpit display of traffic information (CDTI). Service...
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Information and Q/A Seminar on Aspen and iPad

February 15, 2012
By dperez

INTRODUCTION TO ASPEN AVIONICS & AVIATION I-PAD USE SAN ANTONIO AVIONICS IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE AN INFORMATION AND QUESTION & ANSWER SEMINAR ON ASPEN AVIONICS PRODUCTS, BOTH CURRENT AND FUTURE EQUIPMENT, AND ON APPLE I-PAD USE FOR AVIATION NAVIGATION, CHARTS, WEATHER, & MORE. DATE: February 16, 2012 (Thursday) LOCATION: STINSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT TIME: 6:30PM to 8:30PM MAIN TERMINAL...
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“Safer Skies Over San Antonio” Safety Briefing

February 6, 2012
By Ryan Short

The 14th Annual “Safer Skies Over San Antonio” Safety Briefing is being presented by the San Antonio Police Helicopter Detail on Tuesday, April 17th, 2012 from 7:45AM to 2:00PM. The “Blue Eagles,” as they are also known, cordially invite members of the flying community to a presentation on safe air operations in and around...
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Education Event-Mark your Calendars!!!!

February 5, 2012
By dperez

Mark your calendars for Thursday February 16th  6:30 PM for the first Education/Training Event at KSSF sponsored by San Antonio Avionics.  This first event will highlight Aspen Avionics and iPads in Aviation.  A representative from Aspen Avionics will discuss some of its new products, and Dana Perez will do a review of the top Aviation...
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Vintage aircraft and aerobatic peformers at Stinson for Airfest 2010.

November 5, 2010
By Ryan Short

The skies over Stinson, and all of South San Antonio have been filled with the sights and sounds of the aircraft our WWII heroes flew, as well as newer aircraft used by the USAF and military forces throughout the world. Be sure to checkout out the free airshow at Lackland AFB this weekend. Airfest...
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US Representative Ciro Rodriguez announces earmark for Stinson

August 6, 2010
By Ryan Short

On Monday, there was a press conference at Stinson where US Representative Ciro Rodriguez announced a $1.2 million earmark for airport improvements. Click the link below to see the video on the Stinson Municipal Airport Facebook fan page.
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NCAA Womens Final Four coming this week

March 30, 2010
By Ryan Short
NCAA Womens Final Four coming this week

This week marks the first major national event since the re-opening of runway 9-27 here at Stinson after the runway was lengthened to 5002 feet. The last time the Final Four basketball tournament took  place in San Antonio the ramp at Stinson got pretty full with transient aircraft. Students and instructors should be on...
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A busy weekend is underway!

March 27, 2010
By Ryan Short
A busy weekend is underway!

For those in the local area who may be checking in to find out what they are seeing and hearing, here’s what’s going on at Stinson Municipal Airport here in San Antonio, TX this weekend. First of all, the Collings Foundation is here with their B-17 and B-24 WWII heavy bombers, a P-51 Mustang...
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Runway 9 / 27 Re-opens for Operations!

March 11, 2010
By Ryan Short
Runway 9 / 27 Re-opens for Operations!

Well, it’s official! The runway extension for 9/27 will be officially completed tomorrow and a ribbon-cutting ceremony for local dignitaries is scheduled for Friday, March 12th at 2:30 p.m. in front of the tower. If you  were at the field today around 4:30 p.m. you might have noticed that the construction blocks were removed...
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