Hicks Airfield Pilots Association FLAPPINGS Serving the owners and tenants of Hicks Airfield, Fort Worth, Texas (Tango 67) September 2013 Hicks Hot Mamas Society Breakfast All Hicks ladies are invited to join in the fun and have breakfast on the third Saturday of every month at the Beacon Café. No men allowed and no politics! Just ladies talking about Hicks stuff! Come join in the fun with your neighbors! Photo submitted by Cary Spivey (Clockwise from 6 o clock: Carol Beaird, Kathy Riojas, Vickie Geer, Debbie Campbell, Cynthia Jones, Cary Spivey, Mary Reddick, Flo Haley, Sharry Born, Nancy Hamm, & Carol Morris)
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 thebulletftw@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 Volunteer Needed 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 This year is flying by. It s already September, summer won t go away with temperatures sll forecast in the 90 s. And the Real Estate is hot with hangars changing owners and new planes on the field including a Cirrus 20, Cessna 150, and a cool looking 1947 Champ that is burning holes in the wind trying to get the new owners tail wheel endorsements. With all the acvity everyone needs to reach out to help with things that we may take for granted. Our Flappings newsle/er has plenty of email addresses and phone numbers that could be very helpful we just need to pass the word about the informaon and that it can be found at T67.org. And a reminder about our by-laws, any new construcon projects must be approved by the Architectural Control Commi/ee before work begins!! If you have any doubts or concerns please contact any board member for details. We need to connue to focus on safety sharing the taxiways with vehicles and aircra7 and observing the posted speed limit of 15mph. September 14th social get together is right on top of us we can always use a li/le help pu8ng these together and making sure everyone has a good me. This social event will include special guests, Mr. Mike O Brien and his daughter Mary who were deeply involved in the early days of Hicks Airfield. Mr. O Brien has wri/en a book Legacy of an Airfield and will make a presentaon to the HAPA Board of the first book off the press at our monthly meeng on September 12 th and a/end the social on the 14 th and celebrate his 90 th birthday. Please remember this is your airport and our monthly Board of Directors Meeng will be held at 7pm on September 12 at the Beacon Café. Let your voice be heard and join us for the meeng. Best Regards, Tom Martin 3
All HAPA MEMBERS ARE WELCOME Saturday, September 14, 2013 5pm (north of the Beacon Café) Brisket, sausage, potato salad, cold slaw, beans and soda
HAPA BOD MEETING & FALL SOCIAL TO HAVE SPECIAL GUEST Mr. Mike O Brien and his daughter Mary were deeply involved in the early days of Hicks Airfield. Mr. O Brien has wri/en a book Legacy of an Airfield and will make a presentaon to the HAPA Board of the first book off the press at our monthly meeng. The O Briens will a/end the HAPA Fall Social on Saturday, Sept 14, to meet and greet all HAPA members. His book will be available for purchase at the Social. 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. 5
HICK S AIRFIELD PILOTS ASSOCIATION Minutes for August Board Meeting August 8, 2013 HAPA Board Meeting Time: 7:00 PM Location: The Beacon Café Members Present: Tom Martin, Roy Geer, Ted Kelso, Mike Reddick, Gene DeBullet, Rusty Morris Not Present: Reb Stimson, Carol Moran - PMG Opening Comments: President Tom Martin noted that 1. Tom reported than most of the septic fields are in pretty good shape. Three more grinder pumps were changed. Non-digestible items are still being found in the pumps, i.e. plastic, rubber, wood, etc. Please read the do s & don ts in the August issue of Flappings. The Board is considering a contract with a local septic company to begin pumping all the septic fields on a monthly schedule throughout the year. 2. Tom also mentioned that Mike Olson & Bryan Martin will be looking at areas of our taxiways that need immediate rework for this Fall. Dollar amount has not bet firmly set for the Fall project. 3. Mike reported that the August issue of Flappings was delayed due to an internet issue caused by AT&T workers damaging some Uverse lines. New Business Gates: The North gates are broken again. The Board asked for help in identifying the involved parties who constantly vandalize the gate. Considering installing cameras to identify the vandals. South gate has been repaired and is working as usual. PMG: In Carol s absence, Tom noted that several long overdue outstanding dues have been collected. The monthly violations list is shrinking. Financial: Mike advised that we have approximately $89,000 available in our Operating Fund that may enable us to do more taxiway & septic maintenance this Fall. Social: HAPA is still looking for a Social Director to, with the Board s help, plan for future social events for the membership and an occasional fly out. The next social is our Fall Social scheduled for Saturday, September 14 at 5pm. We need volunteer cooks to contact any Board member. Tables & Chairs Cart: The cart s tires have been filled with foam by Cowser Tires and we no longer have to worry about flat tires! At the last count, HAPA is still missing 15 tables and 60 chairs. Please return them (there was a discussion from the floor abou buying more. 907 Aviator Dr: Any discussion concerning the ammo manufacturing on premises was tabled 6
General Discussion: (August Minutes Continued) Airport Safety: We have a unique airport where cars and aircraft share the taxiways. There have been a few close encountersnoted. Please remember that aircraft do not have reverse so they always have the right of way. It was suggested that we set up a meet & greet at the south gate on a weekend to pass out info to non-aviators to educate them. The Board is considering the proposal and would like to have STOP painted at cross-taxiways during the next striping operation this Fall. T Hangar: HAPA currently rents a t-hangar on the north end to store various equipment and recently it has been hard to access after a rain. Bob Avery has a high & dry hangar for rent that the Board will consider moving to. TSA: Mike Reddick recentily met with Mauda Chavex, a DFW area TSA Inspector. Before the meeting she visited Hicks on a weekend day and observed several traffic conflicts between cars and planes and noted our lack of secure fences along the east and west boundaries of the airport. She was specifically concerned about our open ramp and fueling facility where the general public had full access to. Since Hicks Airfield is a private airport with public access, her documents are only adivisory, not regulatory. Bulletin Board: If space is available, members can contact a Board member to have something posted on the HAPA bulletin board located at the mail box area. No permanent ads allowed and anything posted will be dated so the board can be kept current. Motion to adjourn: Ted Kelso 2nd: Rusty Morris Meeting adjourned at 7:43pm 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 7
FINANCIAL REPORTS As of July 31, 2013 -Submitted by Mike Reddick, HAPA Treasurer HAPA Income and Expense Statement INCOME July 2013 YTD 2013 Scheduled Income ($) ($) Regular Assessments 20,094 139,926 Runway Fees 0 0 Initial Fee Income 0 0 Other Income Late Fees 17 108 Fines 0 2,000 NSF Fees 0 50 Gate Income 0 65 Collection Services Income 265 1,748 Interest Income 8 98 Interest Income - Reserve Accts 31 174 Legal Fee Income 278 3,988 Total Income 20,693 148,157 EXPENSE Administrative Expenses Bad Debt Expense 0 1,087 Collection Services 319 2,868 Printing & Copying 135 3,887 Other Admin Services 25 454 Records & Storage 1,526 2,491 Coupon Costs 22 44 General Administrative 1 (2,431) Postage 1 8 Newsletter Services 0 570 Community Events 0 3,031 Professional Services Accounting/Audit 0 485 Legal & Professional 288 4,811 Management Fees 939 6,576 8
HAPA Income and Expense Statement continued Taxes and Insurance Directors & Officers Liability 164 1,150 General Liability Insurance 269 1,884 Other Insurance Premiums 0 10 Property Taxes 2 2 Utilities Electricity 394 3,728 Telephone 196 681 Contracts Mowing Contract 1,150 8,000 Septic Field Contract 0 0 Repairs and Maintenance Electrical/Lights 0 315 Fences/Gates/Walls 0 0 Equipment/Tractor Repairs 0 0 Sign Repair 0 208 Pavement Repairs 0 46,323 Plumbing 0 0 Septic Field Repairs 0 8,335 Fence Repair & Maint 0 940 Other Contracted Services 0 2,093 Other Expenses Misc. Expenses 0 35 Gate Services 13,267 13,547 Rounding Adj. 1 (1) Projects Drainage Phase II 0 13,973 North Gates & Fences 0 0 Total Expense 18,698 125,105 Net Income/(Loss) 1,995 23,052 NEXT BOARD MEETING: THURS, SEPT 12, 2013 7:00 PM AT THE BEACON CAFÉ 9
BALANCE SHEET - HAPA As of July 31, 2013 ASSETS LIABILITIES Current Assets ($) Current Liabilities ($) Operating Cash - PMG 84,327 Deliquency Fee Payable 2,527 F A Bank Prepaid Assessments 44,490 Transfer Fee Payable 640 Operating Cash - BOD 8,247 Other Accrued Expenses 0 Wells Fargo Bank Resident Refunds -17 Accounts Payable 0 Cash-Money Market 52,211 Total Current Liabilities 47,640 Beal Bank Other Liabilities Handling Fee Escrow 0 FAB - Money Market 60,222 Other Escrowed Fees 0 Clearing Account 0 Total Other Liabilities 0 Total Cash 205,006 Total Liabilities 47,640 Past Due Accts Recvble: Assessments 30 days 2,927 Assessments 31-90 days 2,989 OWNERS' EQUITY Assessments over 90 days 13,296 Other Accounts Recvble 0 Deferred Maint. Reserve 0 Total Accounts Recvble 19,212 Total Current Assets 224,218 Equity Prior Years 155,284 Total Owners' Equity 155,284 Other Assets Prepaid Insurance 703 Net Income/(Loss) 23,052 Prepaid Expenses 1,055 Total Assets 225,976 Total Liabilities and Owners' Equity 225,976 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 SEE PAGE 14 FOR HANGAR LISTINGS 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 RV6/6A PARTIAL KIT FOR SALE Wing & Tail Completed Located in Weatherford, TX Asking $3,500 817-366-8394 Bhughes68@gmail.com 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) Need A Notary Public? Hangar 501(Hicks Airfield) LabResource, Inc. 501 Aviator Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76179 1-800-856-4070 (817) 439-0733 Come by Hangar 501 to have your documents notarized. $10.00 fee per document. Hours of Operation: Mon. Fri. 8:30AM 5:00 12
MORE CLASSIFIED ADS BONANZA JACK - FOR SALE 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 $1,500 Jim Usher 817-891-2989 HANGAR SPACE FOR RENT 216 AVIATOR DRIVE $300 MONTHLY CONTACT: WEST SANDERS wrsanders_98@yahoo.com Great deal on Quincy 7.5hp horizontal air compressor, 230v., never used. All proceeds go to the B-36 Peacemaker Museum, one of the 3 museums located at the Veterans Memorial Air Park located on the south end of Meacham Airport. The museum is now displaying over 20 military aircraft, come visit when you can. Open Wed, Sat, and Sun. Air Compressor only $2000, comparable compressor new $6000, satisfaction guaranteed. Contact Bill Guy 817 937 8977 13
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 Hgr Size: 50 X 50 Lot Size: 60 X 95 Hgr has a great loft of approx 1,500 s.f. on second floor w/ a 16 X 14 wood deck, Open liv-kit-dining, 3 br, 1 bath, intercom system, built in bookcases, wine refrigerator in bar w/ glass doors, nice kitchen - refrigerator stays - lrg breakfast bar, can lights, tile and carpet, lrg master closet w/chest Bay: 1-44 X 16 bifold door / 1-16 X 7 6 overhead door Insulated painted floor-high bay lights-ridge Vent A/C is vented in tool room, office and utility rm Utility rm has shop sink toliet/washer & dryer will remain Cabinet, shelving & air compressor in bay will remain Carport behind hgr under wood deck w/ RV power outlet MUST SEE $245,500.00 SPACIOUS HANGAR FOR SALE 724 AVIATOR DRIVE Hgr Size:55 X 70 Lot Size: 100 X 110 / 26 Sidewalls Approx 1525 s.f. of total livable s.f. Bifold Door:40 X 16 6 / Overhead Door:9 X 10 Garage Door:16 X 8 / Attached Garage:18 X 20 All exterior walls insulated / Attic is R 70 Interior walls are 2 X 6 w/ R 19 insulation Loft: Open concept liv, dining and kit. Utility rm, powder rm, master br and bath Bay Area: one bedroom and bath; 20 X 13 storage rm has hvac access should you desire to convert to an office Spacious 1,000 s.f. exterior covered balcony w/ patio below on south side / Charming interior balcony/courtyard Fenced area for pets & invisible fence system surrounds property Water sprinkler system/avg wtr bill w/ lawn sprinkler $46.mo Three yr avg electric bill $125. per mo HAPA Dues $74.25 per month/this hgr appraised $342K March 2013 Priced to sell at $329,900.00 14
HICKS CALENDAR OF EVENTS September 12, 2013 HAPA Board Meeting: The September meeting of the HAPA BOD is scheduled for Thursday, September 12, 7:00pm at the Beacon Cafe. All members welcome to attend! September 14, 2013 HAPA FALL BBQ SOCIAL: The HAPA Fall Social will be held on the airport from 5pm to 8pm on Saturday, September 14th. Brisket & sausage will be provided by HAPA. All members are invited to enjoy an evening with their Hicks Airfield friends. Location same as last social, cross-taxiway just north of the Beacon s ramp. September 18, 2013 EAA Chapter 670 Monthly Meeting: The EAA Chapter 670 will meet at the Beacon Cafe for their September meeting at 7pm. Come early for dinner and chat with members. For more info, contact Ben Morrison at 817-309-3959 September 21, 2013 HHMS Breakfast, 8:30am: All ladies of Hicks Airfield are invited to meet at the Beacon Cafe for breakfast and fun (NO politics!). Come Fly With Me! September 20-21, 2013 Gathering In Fredericksburg, Gillespie County Airport (T82), Fredericksburg, TX Join us at the Hangar Hotel in the heart of the gorgeous Texas Hill Country for two days of fun, tours, and camaraderie with your fellow flyers. Friday night meet at the Officer s Club at the hotel. Saturday we ll head to Boerne to tour Texas Skyways and see the latest and greatest of Jack Johnson and his team s innovations. Texas Skyways will treat us to Rudy s Barbecue for lunch. Return to Fredericksburg for dinner and sightseeing on your own. Rooms at the hotel and space for lunch are limited, so RSVP soon. Contact John Bagnes at 800-493-7450 September 28, 2013 Brat Fly In, Fly Out, Drive In, Franklin County Airport (F53), Mt Vernon, TX Lunch will be served from 11am to 1pm at Smitty s Hangar. Just follow your nose! EAA Chapter 1246 is Fly n-out for Best Bratwurst in ALL of Texas! You won t want to miss this Delicious Lunch AND Famous Hangar Fly n. Contact T Marbach at 214-549-9563 EAA 1549 Fly In 80th Anniversar of Palestine Municipal (KPSN), Palestine, TX Air ACES, Warbirds, Experimental Aircraft, RC Exhibition Flyers, Classic Car and Mortocycle on display. Fuel discount! Pilots be sure to register upon arrival. Contact Ron Jarrett, 903-948-4385 15
SEPTEMBER 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. Social Committee Chair needed! 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, September 12, at 7:00pm 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 16