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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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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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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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Effective June 30, 2010, air traffic controllers will no longer use the term “taxi to” when authorizing aircraft to taxi to an assigned takeoff runway. With the change, controllers must issue explicit clearances to pilots crossing any runway (active/inactive or closed) along the taxi route. In addition, pilots crossing multiple runways must be past...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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