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From FAASafety.gov – RNAV SID’s and PDR’s for Eastbound IFR Aircraft from San Antonio Area

August 7, 2010
By Ryan Short

San Antonio Tower letter to Airmen Notice Number: NOTC2462 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION AIRPORT TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER SAN ANTONIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT SAN ANTONIO , TEXAS ISSUED: August 4, 2010 ...
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ACE Camp at Stinson today

July 17, 2010
By Ryan Short

Today you should see a T-6 Texan trainer from WWII and a U-11 as well giving rides to the ACE Camp students. If you see the group, be sure to thank Calvin Allen and Tony Bass for their efforts to be a blessing to the community through this program. The editor is a ‘99 graduate...
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Possible new ELT requirements for aircraft

June 21, 2010
By Ryan Short

It has come to our attention that the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) has pushed through some rulemaking that may make operations with older non 406 Mhz (121.5) ELTs illegal in the near future – perhaps as soon as 60 days. What is not clear is how this will be implemented from the FAA point...
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Stinson Fly-in a Success.

May 3, 2010
By Ryan Short

Saturday’s Fly-in was dampened a bit by low ceilings in the morning, but we had two vintage Stinson aircraft on the ramp, and the Mooney crowd supported us nicely with at least six Mooneys making an appearance. We’re looking forward to our next fly-in this fall. Stay tuned for more information!
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Join us May 1st for a Fly-In!

April 24, 2010
By Ryan Short
Join us May 1st for a Fly-In!

On May 1, 2010 several tenants of Stinson Municipal Airport are heading up a Fly-in. All pilots are welcome to show up at Stinson between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM this Saturday for this fun event! While you are at Stinson, be sure to check out the specials at the Airport Cafe, attend the Stinson...
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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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Another event added to the weekend of March 27th!

March 12, 2010
By Ryan Short
Another event added to the weekend of March 27th!

It looks like the end of this month will be a very busy time for our airfield! In addition to the previously announced Grumman Fly-in on March 27th, and the Collins Foundation’s warbirds visit from March 26-29th, the folks from Air Combat USA will be visiting Stinson from March 26-28th at San Antonio Aviation....
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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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Collings Foundation’s Wings of Freedom Tour returns to Stinson this month!

March 10, 2010
By Ryan Short
Collings Foundation’s Wings of Freedom Tour returns to Stinson this month!

Mark your calendar for March 26th as the  Collings Foundation’s WINGS OF FREEDOM TOUR is scheduled to arrive at Stinson Municipal Airport for their tour stop. On tour are the foundation’s WWII heavy bombers – the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress “Nine O Nine” and  Consolidated B-24 Liberator “Witchcraft” as well as their famous WWII...
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