Posts Tagged ‘ Pilots ’

“BLUE E.A.G.L.E” SAN ANTONIO POLICE HELICOPTER DETAIL PRESENTS THE 15TH ANNUAL “SAFER SKIES OVER SAN ANTONIO” SAFETY BRIEFING THURSDAY APRIL 11th, 2013 7:45AM TO 2:00PM The San Antonio Police Helicopter Unit cordially invites you to a presentation on safe air operations in and around the San Antonio area. Once again special emphasis will be placed on air safety in...
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So, we are sitting at the all new cafe at Stinson and it appears that the cafe is going to be a real hit. The pace is packed and I can personally attest that the gumbo is very good. Check back later for a more complete update!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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