Hicks Airfield Pilots Association FLAPPINGS Serving the owners and tenants of Hicks Airfield, Fort Worth Texas (Tango 67) June 2013 NATEVILLE - BENEFIT FLY IN FOR NATE ABEL Team Nate, pictured above, came together to organize a Memorial Day breakfast fly-in at the Beacon Café with all proceeds going to the Abel family to aid them with Nate s battle with cancer. Members of Team Nate, left to right, are Mario Merendon, Laura Dingman Brewer, Kimberly Carruth Deleanu, Mike Reddick, & Ashley Hunter. Not pictured: Hilarry Yingling Ulbrich. Photo by Mistydawn Jurik, see more at www.photosbymistydawn.com
CONTACTS (WHO TO CONTACT ABOUT WHAT) Board Of Directors Tom Martin (President) 682-429-6901 tom.martin@hicksairport.com Roy Geer (Vice President) 817-253-1795 vgeer@swbell.net Mike Reddick (Treasurer) 817-992-2411 mrr9447@yahoo.com Ted Kelso (Secretary) 817-721-4861 tedkelso@hotmail.com Rusty Morris 913-645-9291 Texasgram06@yahoo.com Gene DeBullet 817-335-4767 thebulletfortworth@hotmail.com Reb Stimson 817-343-7556 av8reb@aol.com Principal Management Group Carol Moran 682-325-5340 cmoran@principal-mgmt.com Architectural Tom Martin 682-429-6901 tom.martin@hicksairport.com Bryan Martin Sec.1 817-577-4866 bryan.martin@bitwise.com Don Davis Sec. 2 and 3 817-919-4593 dld@airmail.net Drainage and Security Improvements Ted Kelso 817-721-4861 tedkelso@hotmail.com Newsletter Mary Reddick/Mike Reddick 817-992-2311 flappingseditor@t67.org Runway/Taxiway Lights & Repair Alan Sanderson 817-229-3354 jalansan@flash.net Safety & Airport Support Network Volunteer Don Browning 817-439-3240 71whiskeytango@att.net Septic Carol Moran/Tom Martin 682-325-5340 cmoran@principal-mgmt.com Social Cary Spivey 817-439-1337 cmspivey1@gmail.com South Gate Directory Database Kurt Buchert 817-673-0052 hapagate@yahoo.com South Gate Emergency Roy Geer 817-253-1795 vgeer@swbell.net Taxiway Repair Mike Olson 817-707-4323 olyandmary@aol.com Bryan Martin 817-577-4866 bryan.martin@bitwise.com Website & Directory Michael Reddick 817-992-2411 mrr9447@yahoo.com Table & Chairs The HAPA Tables & Chairs are available to any current HAPA Member for personal use on the Airport Property for activities such as parties, family reunions, meetings, etc. Please contact Judy or Bob Avery at 817-439-8400 or boba@averytools.com to enter your reservation for the tables and chairs. 2
PRESIDENT S CORNER By Tom Martin Hicks Airfield Our June schedule has plenty going on.we just finished new paving with approximately 22,000 square feet of asphalt paving in the T-Hangar area. We patched a few trouble spots around the airfield and will finish up with some seal coa&ng and striping. Rio Concho Fuel also upgraded their pavement around the fuel pumps looks very good. With the large number of cars using the front gate - concrete is replacing the pavement that was in need of repair. The best news is the projects were completed as scheduled and within our budget. Our goal is to have another week of planned maintenance on the taxiways in the fall to con&nue the upgrades. Mike and Mary Reddick have done a great job replacing bulbs and washing lenses on the runway and taxiway lights. Thanks to everyone who volunteered their &me and effort to make this a success. And sorry if this has been an inconvenience to anyone..but I think we can live with a li0le discomfort for the improvements. And we can always use a li0le volunteer &me if it s in your schedule. Hopefully everyone received the mailing on the HAPA Hamburger and Hot Dogs on June 8, 5pm to 8pm. Hope to see you there. This small airport has quietly turned into a bigger airport. Our area is officially the fastest growing area in the state. Amazon is building new facili&es on Westport parkway, Super Walmart nearing comple&on on Avondale Haslet, GE locomo&ve plant just west of Texas Speedway, Motorola has announced 2000 jobs just off loop 820 and a new Costco off Heritage Trace in the spring of 2014 and we con&nue to grow with them. Hangars are full and we probably have more airplanes on the field than ever before. Let s make sure we are commi0ed to safety on the ramps and taxiways when preparing or returning from flying. WE ALL need to remember the speed limit is 15 mph.this needs to be observed and passed on to our friends that visit our airport. It is for our flying and driving safety and our liability insurance for the Airport requires the reduced speed (and saves us big money on the premiums that we pay)! Also..I have recently no&ced some of the golf carts aber sunset are not equipped with lights. I encourage you to provide ligh&ng of some kind...don t put yourself in a posi&on to NOT been seen. Please remember this is your airport and our monthly Board of Directors Mee&ng will be held June 20 at the Beacon Café. Let your voice be heard and join us for the mee&ng. Best Regards, Tom Martin 3
Our long standing tradition as Americans is to honor and remember the heroes that have served to protect our great country. This Memorial Day was no exception - and we also found our Hicks Airfield hosting a benefit for a member of our community. We had a great turnout for Nate Abel who had been fighting a battle with cancer for a short time. Thanks to everyone who volunteered and participated in the benefit. Unfortunately, Nate lost his battle on Tuesday May 28, 2013. Our deepest sympathy goes to his family and friends who will be in our thoughts and prayers. Tom Martin UNDERCONSTRUCTION HICKSAIRFIELD Just completed John and Cynthia Jones have a great looking RV12 powered by a Rotax 912. John spent approximately 1 year and 10 months to complete the construction & the unique paint job.and to celebrate the completion a great party at his hangar!!!! And just getting started - Scott Weathers and Maria Weidmark blasting rivets into the wing of an RV8A 4
FINANCIAL REPORTS As of April 30, 2013 -Submitted by Mike Reddick, HAPA Treasurer HAPA Income and Expense Statement INCOME April 2013 YTD 2013 Scheduled Income ($) ($) Regular Assessments 19,972 79,888 Runway Fees 0 0 Initial Fee Income 0 0 Other Income Late Fees -7 226 Fines 0 2,000 NSF Fees 0 50 Gate Income 0 65 Collection Services Income 315 688 Interest Income 26 69 Interest Income - Reserve Accts 12 83 Legal Fee Income 2,414 3,710 Total Income 22,732 86,779 EXPENSE Administrative Expenses Bad Debt Expense 1,027 1,077 Collection Services 389 1,528 Printing & Copying 347 3,596 Other Admin Services 81 417 Records Storage 26 913 Licenses/Permits/Inspec Fees 0 0 General Administrative 0 (2,432) Courier 0 0 Newsletter Services 0 570 Community Events 2,500 3,031 Professional Services Accounting/Audit 0 0 Legal & Professional 2,414 4,473 Management Fees 939 3,758 5
HAPA Income and Expense Statement continued Taxes and Insurance Directors & Officers Liability 164 658 General Liability Insurance 269 1,077 Other Insurance Premiums 0 10 Property Taxes 0 0 Utilities Electricity 617 2,682 Telephone 93 392 Contracts Mowing Contract 1,150 4,550 Septic Field Contract 0 0 Repairs and Maintenance Electrical/Lights 0 315 Fences/Gates/Walls 0 0 Equipment/Tractor Repairs 0 0 Sign Repair 0 208 Pavement Repairs 0 0 Plumbing 0 0 Septic Field Repairs 1,170 7,835 Fence Repair & Maint 0 940 Other Contracted Services 0 893 Other Expenses Misc. Expenses 0 35 Gate Services 280 280 Rounding Adj. 0 (4) Projects Drainage Phase II 0 13,973 North Gates & Fences 0 0 Total Expense 11,467 50,776 Net Income/(Loss) 11,265 36,003 NEXT BOARD MEETING: THURS, JUNE 20, 2013 6:30 PM AT THE BEACON CAFÉ 6
BALANCE SHEET - HAPA As of April 30, 2013 ASSETS LIABILITIES Current Assets ($) Current Liabilities ($) Operating Cash - PMG 108,853 Deliquency Fee Payable 1,660 F A Bank Prepaid Assessments 58,769 Transfer Fee Payable 1,080 Operating Cash - BOD 4,747 Other Accrued Expenses 0 Wells Fargo Bank Resident Refunds -17 Accounts Payable 0 Cash-Money Market 52,159 Total Current Liabilities 61,492 Beal Bank Other Liabilities Handling Fee Escrow 0 FAB - Money Market 60,184 Other Escrowed Fees 0 Clearing Account 0 Total Other Liabilities 0 Total Cash 225,942 Total Liabilities 61,492 Past Due Accts Recvble: Assessments 30 days 5,033 Assessments 31-90 days 2,769 OWNERS' EQUITY Assessments over 90 days 16,091 Other Accounts Recvble 0 Deferred Maint. Reserve 0 Total Accounts Recvble 23,893 Total Current Assets 249,835 Equity Prior Years 155,284 Total Owners' Equity 155,284 Other Assets Prepaid Insurance 2,004 Net Income/(Loss) 36,003 Prepaid Expenses 939 Total Assets 252,779 Total Liabilities and Owners' Equity 252,779 7
HICK S AIRFIELD PILOTS ASSOCIATION Minutes for May Board Meeting May, 2013 HAPA Board Meeting Time: 6:30 PM Location: 612 Aviator Dr NOTE: APPROVED OFFICIAL MINUTES NOT RECEIVED FROM THE SECRETARY IN TIME FOR PUBLICATION THIS MONTH..sorry! Having Trouble Accessing the South Gate After Hours? If you need to purchase remotes please contact Tom Martin by email at tom.martin@hicksairport.com or call him at 682-429-6901. If you would like to update or change your existing code, please contact Kurt Buchert at 817-673-0052 or email him at hapagate@yahoo.com Submittal Policy: The deadline for submission of articles, advertisements, minutes, and reports will be the 25th of the month. This should provide sufficient time to edit the layout of the newsletter so that it can be posted to www.t67.org by the first week of the following month. Please provide input in MS Word format, if possible. Flappings will be available online during the first week of every month. All ads should be submitted to: flappingseditor@t67.org 8
HAPA SUMMER SOCIAL FALL SOCIAL COMING IN SEPTEMBER Saturday, June 8th, HAPA had it s Summer Social on the airport. We had a great turnout of 70+ with ideal weather for socializing. The cooks were kept busy grilling burgers and hot dogs. Our Fall Social will be in September, watch for details in Flappings & the Calendar on www.t67.org SOCIAL DIRECTOR CARY SPIVEY 9
PLANES OF HICKS AIRFIELD This month s photos taken by Bryan Martin 10
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING HANGARS and LOTS AVAILABLE DON DAVIS REALTY HICKS AIRFIELD, INC. SERVING HICKS AIRFIELD SINCE 1985 JAN LARY, AGENT 817 715-4693 jlddr@sbcglobal.net HANGAR W/LOFT FOR SALE: 658 AVIATOR DRIVE Lot size: 60 X95 5,700 sq ft Hgr size: 50 X50 2,500 sq ft Hangar has a great loft of approx. 1,500 sq ft on second floor with a 16 X14 wood deck. Open living room-kitchen-dining, three bedroom, one bath, intercom system, built-in book cases, wine refrigerator in bar with glass doors, nice kitchen - refrigerator stays, large breakfast bar, can lights, tile & carpet, nice bath, large master closet w/chest. Bay Area: 1 44 X16 Bifold Door and 1 16 X7 6 Overhead Door. Insulated, painted floor-high bay lights-ridge vent, A/C is vented in tool room, office & utility room w/shop sink, toilet/ washer & dryer will remain. Cabinet & shelving & air compressor in bay will remain. Carport behind hangar under wood deck w/ RV power outlet. MUST SEE! $251,500.00 PRICE REDUCTION $245,500.00 Metro Parts Inc : 566 at Hicks Airfield Over 30 years n the aircraft parts business! We work hundreds of manufactures and repair stations around the world. We can provide a reduction in cost and faster availability for you! Parts request drop box by the front door- Drop off your requirements any time. Owner: Craig Poslick Office: 817-439-8484 Fax: 817-439-8442 Email: sales@metropartsinc.com or metroparts@yahoo.com Cell: 817-368-2274 Please patronize our café!! NEW REMOTE BALLAST (FOR HANGAR LIGHTS) High Intensity Discharge Lamp Metal Hydride/Mercury 1000W Ballast: Autotransformer HPF Input Volts: 120/208/240/277 $225 Each 1 to 20 Units Available Contact: Clyde DeHart Hangar 642 11
CLASSIFIED ADS AirFours 127 Aviator Dr 817.439.1550 Certified and Experimental Aircraft Maintenance Full Aircraft maintenance airframe, engine, avionics A&P and Avionics professionals on staff Composite Fabrication and Repair. Avionics Installation, upgrades, and repairs. Monday-Friday 7:00 AM 3:30 PM Come see Jay, Chuck, or Shane! Jay Hamilton President and CEO jay@airfours.com www.airfours.com 817.439.3051 (office) 817.713.9701 (cell) 817.439.3289 (fax) APARTMENT FOR RENT 240 AVIATOR DRIVE Nice living room / kitchen with separate bedroom and bath, includes internet & water, electric NOT included. Very well insulated apartment in an insulated hangar. Electric bill usually under $100 Rent is $600 per month Contact: John Fischer at 817-300-8488 Need A Notary Public? Hangar 501 Lab Resource,Inc. 1-800-856-4070 Cell (817) 522-6456 501 Aviator Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76179 Come by Hangar 501 to get all of your documents notarized! There is only a $10.00 cash fee for every document. Hours Of Operation: Mon. - Fri. 8:30AM - 5:00PM Weekends Will Gladly meet you. Ask for Stacey or leave a voicemail. 12
HICKS CALENDAR OF EVENTS June 15, 2013 HHMS Breakfast, 8:30am: All ladies of Hicks Airfield are invited to meet at the Beacon Cafe for breakfast and fun (NO politics!). June 19, 2013 EAA Chapter 670 Monthly Meeting: The EAA Chapter 670 will meet at the Beacon Cafe for their June meeting at 7pm. Come early for dinner and chat with members. For more info, contact Ben Morrison at 817-309-3959 June 20, 2013 HAPA Board Meeting: The June meeting of the HAPA BOD is scheduled for Thursday, June 20, 6:30pm at the Beacon Cafe. All members welcome to attend! Come Fly With Me! June 15, 2013 2nd Annual Texas State Cessna 120-140 Fly-In, Fort Parker Flying Field at Groesbeck, TX Join us on Saturday, June 15th, at the beautiful Fort Parker Flying Field near Groesbeck, TX. Food, fun, and flying is guaranteed! Hosted by Texas members of the Int'l Cessna 120-140 Assn The fly-in is open for all - but especially those with classic taildraggers. Camping is available on the field and there are a limited number of rooms at the Old Fort. For more information about the field and accomodations, go to http://www.fortparker.com or contact Vic White at 830-708-1685 Cook s Choice Fly In, Angelina County Airport (KLFK), Burke, TX EAA Chapter meeting starts at 10am. Lunch served from 11am to 1pm. Flying Young Eagles from 1pm to 3pm. Contact Linda Hendry at 936-831-3465 June 22, 2013 Big BBQ Potato Fly In, Galaxy FBO (KCXO), Conroe, TX Galaxy FBO is hosting a monthly Big BBQ Potato Fly In on Saturday, June 22nd, from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Please come join us at the Galaxy FBO main hangar for our BIG BBQ POTATOES! We hope to see you there! Contact: David Christy at 936-494-4252 HAPA NEEDS YOUR HELP! Over the years it seems that many of HAPA s tables and chairs have wandered away from their home. We have one cart completely empty! In the future we hope to have member s events on the airport but we need our tables & chairs to provide seating for our events! If you locate any strays, please call a Board member and we will return them to our storage. 13
JUNE 2013 FLAPPINGS! The Official Newsletter of Hicks Airfield Pilots Association Notices: We are continually updating the online version of the HAPA membership directory. If your info needs updating please email Mike Reddick at mrr9447@yahoo.com If you haven t yet provided an email address, please do! We would like to be able to contact as many HAPA members as possible via email. This is YOUR newsletter Please submit articles, pictures, thoughts, etc by the 25th of the month to flappingseditor@t67.org The 2013 BOD is looking for volunteers Please Contact any Board member to volunteer to help with the continuing improvement of Hicks Airfield. If you have an issue and would like to address the HAPA BOD during a Board meeting, Please contact Tom Martin to be put on the agenda. Our next Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 20, at 6:30pm at the Beacon Café. For Emergency South Gate Issues, call Roy Geer 817-253-1795 For South Gate Directory Changes contact Kurt Buchert at hapagate@yahoo.com 14