Posts Tagged ‘ City of San Antonio ’

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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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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Safety event: Safer Skies 2010

March 18, 2010
By Ryan Short
Safety event: Safer Skies 2010

On April 8th, the San Antonio Police Department’s Blue Eagles helicopter division is hosting their 12th annual “Safer Skies Over San Antonio” safety briefing from 7:45 am until 2:00 pm local time. Below is a portion of the text from their invitation: The San Antonio Police Helicopter Unit cordially invites you to a presentation on safe...
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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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We stand by the Blue Eagles

March 9, 2010
By Ryan Short
We stand by the Blue Eagles

Reading the news this morning we were saddened to learn of the injuries to two of Stinson’s own aviators. According to the news stories at the links below, two of our SAPD Blue Eagles officers were out to get a soda at the nearby Exxon and were assaulted by some thugs who were reportedly...
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Wright at Stinson

March 1, 2010
By Ryan Short
Wright at Stinson

That’s Wright, and it’s right. The replica Wright B Flyer arrived at Stinson last week and flew this morning on a test run / photo flight. Tomorrow morning around 8:15 or so, the aircraft will be taxing out for a takeoff headed for Fort Sam Houston for the official ceremonies commemorating 100 years of...
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