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VOLUME 28 ISSUE 9
Hicks Airfield Pilots Association FLAPPINGS
Serving the owners and tenants of Hicks Airfield, Fort Worth, Texas (Tango 67)
October 2013
At the September 12, 2013, Board of Directors meeting held at the Beacon Café, HAPA President Tom Martin received the first copy of Legacy Of An Airfield from
author Mike O’Brien and his daughters Peggy & Mary. The O’Briens had a huge part in the original develop-ment and day-to-day operation of Hicks Airfield. Mike was in town from Maui, Hawaii, visiting his family and
celebrating his 90th birthday!
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Board Of Directors Tom Martin (President) 682-429-6901 [email protected] Roy Geer (Vice President) 817-253-1795 [email protected] Mike Reddick (Treasurer) 817-992-2411 [email protected] Ted Kelso (Secretary) 817-721-4861 [email protected] Rusty Morris 913-645-9291 [email protected] Gene DeBullet 817-335-4767 [email protected] Reb Stimson 817-343-7556 [email protected]
Principal Management Group Carol Moran 682-325-5340 [email protected]
Architectural Tom Martin 682-429-6901 [email protected] Bryan Martin Sec.1 817-577-4866 [email protected] Don Davis Sec. 2 and 3 817-919-4593 [email protected] Drainage and Security Improvements Ted Kelso 817-721-4861 [email protected]
Newsletter Mary Reddick/Mike Reddick 817-992-2311 [email protected] Runway/Taxiway Lights & Repair Alan Sanderson 817-229-3354 [email protected]
Safety & Airport Support Network Volunteer Don Browning 817-439-3240 [email protected] Septic Carol Moran/Tom Martin 682-325-5340 [email protected] Social Volunteer Needed
South Gate Directory Database Kurt Buchert 817-673-0052 [email protected] South Gate Emergency Roy Geer 817-253-1795 [email protected]
Taxiway Repair Mike Olson 817-707-4323 [email protected] Bryan Martin 817-577-4866 [email protected] Website & Directory Michael Reddick 817-992-2411 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
to enter your reservation for the tables and chairs.
CONTACTS (WHO TO CONTACT ABOUT WHAT)
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PRESIDENT’S CORNER
By Tom Martin
What a great month (and year) for Hicks Airfield. We are on the final leg of 2013 with nu-
merous accomplishments behind us and more opportuni#es ahead to make improvements
to our airfield. The weather has finally cooled off and probably everyone has a big “to do”
list that has stalled with the summer heat. Thanks to everyone for maintaining your proper-
ty – it looks great. Maybe another few grass clippings and we can winterize the lawnmower.
We s#ll need your coopera#on with projects if they involve construc#on, modifica#ons or
new construc#on. Our by-laws state, any new projects outside of your hangar must be
approved by the Architectural Control Commi0ee before work begins!! If you have any
doubts or concerns please contact any board member for details.
Our September Social was one of the best all year. Everyone had plenty of great barbeque
with friends and neighbors and visited with the Mike O’Brien family as special guests. Mr.
O’Brien presented the HAPA Board a copy of his book to pass on, The Legacy of an Airfield,
at our Board mee#ng and was greeted with many old friends at the Social. Thanks to the
volunteers that did so many things to make this happen.
Our last social of the year will be combined with the elec#on of the new board members in
December with 3 open posi#ons to fill – and if you have the #me and want to help guide
Hicks Airfield with these du#es please start working on your resume to get it published in
the next Flappings. The elec#on will be followed by a dinner that is open to all the HAPA
membership.
We need to con#nue to focus on safely sharing the taxiways with vehicles and aircra< and
observing the posted speed limit of 15mph. Recently, several property owners and guests
have been observed possibly exceeding the required speed limit. This is for the safety of
the owners, guests, and our en#re airfield.
Please remember this is your airport and our next monthly Board of Directors Mee#ng will
be held October 10 at the Beacon Café. Let your voice be heard and join us for the mee#ng.
Best Regards,
Tom Martin
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September 12, 2013 HAPA Board Meeting Time: 7:00 PM Location: The Beacon Café
Members Present: Tom Martin, Roy Geer, Ted Kelso, Mike Reddick, Rusty Morris, Reb Stimson, Carol Moran - PMG
Not Present: Gene DeBullet
Opening Comments: President Tom Martin noted that : We have a lot of new neighbors now. Please remind them of current HAPA rules, speed limit, parking, etc. PMG reports are coming in a more timely manner now. The Board and Taxiway Committee will discuss doing more taxiway improvements this year. Septic fields are being maintained on an as-needed basis with planned servicing of all systems. The south gate has been repaired again. If you see that it’s not working, the HAPA contact is Roy Geer. His contact info can be found in Flappings or at www.t67.org, HAPA Contacts link. New gate transmitters have been received. Contact Tom Martin if you need to purchase remotes. Board elections are coming in December, if you wish to run, contact Carol Moran at PMG to get on the ballot. She must receive a bio by October 31st so your info can be sent out with the ballots.
Old Business:
1. The Board has asked DynCorp to not do helicopter operations on the ramp, safety zone at the north end of the airport, and on private property without owners consent. Most of the maintenance will be moved to Alabama soon. Further discussion was tabled.
2. Hangar 709 discussion has been tabled pending more information.
New Business
1. Issuance of debit cards for the Wells Fargo account will be pursued instead of writing checks for each petty cash transaction. Motion by Rusty Morris, 2nd by Mike Reddick Motion passed 6-0.
2. Hangar 718 variance granted for placement of air conditioner compressor units to be elevated 10 feet
over existing septic field. Motion by Ted Kelso, 2nd by Rusty Morris Motion passed 6-0. 3. Hangar 751 variance for building encroaching on septic field. Concrete slab is 4 inches over the line
due to sub-contractor error. Motion by Reb Stimson, 2nd by Ted Kelso Motion passed 5-0 (Tom Martin abstained.)
4. Elections are coming up on December 7th. If you intend to run for the 2014-2015 Board of Directors,
you must turn in your bio to Carol Moran at PMG by the end of October to be included on the ballot.
(September Minutes continued on page 5)
HICK’S AIRFIELD PILOTS ASSOCIATION
Minutes for September Board Meeting
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Having Trouble Accessing the South Gate After Hours?
If you need to purchase remotes please contact Tom Martin by email at [email protected] 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 [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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(September Minutes Continued)
General Discussion:
1. Septic fields are still a major issue for all systems. Unauthorized items are still being disposed of in a few systems. For the “Do’s & Don’ts” for septic field users, please see list in previous issues of Flappings.
2. A discussion about having Mogas available on the field resulted in a member informing the Board that the fuel distributer said it is not available at this time.
3. With all the rework of taxiways, it was mentioned that when restriping is accomplished, the glass beads need to be added to make the lines more visible for night operations.
4. There have been several speeding incidences occur in the last few months. Tom Martin asked members opinions of how HAPA should pursue enforcement, call the Sheriff?, send a letter from PMG?, fines?
5. The HAPA Fall Social is planned for Saturday, September 14th from 5 to 8pm, on-field.
Motion to adjourn: Roy Geer 2nd: Mike Reddick Motion passed 6-0 Meeting adjourned at 7:27
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HAPA ELECTION INFORMATION
HAPA Board of Director elections are coming soon
to a hangar near you! This year we will elect three members to serve a two-year term on the Board. Tom Martin, Roy Geer, and Ted Kelso are completing their current two-year terms. If you would like to throw your hat in the ring, please get a bio to Carol Moran at PMG ( [email protected] ) as soon as possible so they can be sent out with the ballots in November. Voting will take place on December 7, 2013 at a time and place to be deter-mined. Voting instructions will be received along with your ballot(s) Right now we need CANDIDATES.
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FINANCIAL REPORTS As of August 31, 2013 -Submitted by Mike Reddick, HAPA Treasurer
HAPA Income and Expense Statement
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INCOME August 2013 YTD 2013 Scheduled Income ($) ($) Regular Assessments 19,972 159,899
Runway Fees 0 0 Initial Fee Income 0 0
Other Income
Late Fees 70 179
Fines 250 2,250 NSF Fees 0 50 Gate Income 0 65 Collection Services Income 135 1,881 Interest Income 8 106 Interest Income - Reserve Accts 27 201 Legal Fee Income 161 4,149
Total Income 20,623 168,780
EXPENSE
Administrative Expenses
Bad Debt Expense 0 1,087 Collection Services 335 3,203 Printing & Copying 116 4,003 Other Admin Services 0 454 Records & Storage 0 2,491 Coupon Costs 32 76 General Administrative 0 (2,181) Postage 53 61 Newsletter Services 0 570 Community Events 0 3,391 Professional Services
Accounting/Audit 0 1,140 Legal & Professional 1,478 6,289 Management Fees 939 7,515
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HAPA Income and Expense Statement continued Taxes and Insurance
Directors & Officers Liability 164 1,315 General Liability Insurance 269 2,153 Other Insurance Premiums 0 10 Property Taxes 0 2 Utilities
Electricity 2,718 6,446 Telephone 0 681 Contracts
Mowing Contract 1,150 9,150 Septic Field Contract 0 0 Repairs and Maintenance
Electrical/Lights 0 315 Fences/Gates/Walls 1,283 14,550 Equipment/Tractor Repairs 0 0 Sign Repair 0 208 Pavement Repairs 0 46,323 Plumbing 0 0 Septic Field Repairs 0 14,550 Fence Repair & Maint 0 940 Other Contracted Services 0 2,793 Other Expenses
Misc. Expenses 0 175 Gate Services 0 280 Rounding Adj. 1 0 Projects
Drainage Phase II 0 13,973 North Gates & Fences 0 0
Total Expense 8,538 138,897 Net Income/(Loss) 12,085 29,883
NEXT BOARD MEETING: THURS, OCT 10, 2013 7:00 PM AT THE BEACON CAFÉ
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BALANCE SHEET - HAPA As of August 31, 2013
ASSETS LIABILITIES
Current Assets ($) Current Liabilities
($)
Operating Cash - PMG 95,261 Deliquency Fee Payable 1,752 F A Bank Prepaid Assessments 38,875 Transfer Fee Payable 640
Operating Cash - BOD 2,993 Other Accrued Expenses 0 Wells Fargo Bank Resident Refunds -17 Accounts Payable 405 Cash-Money Market 52,226 Total Current Liabilities 41,655 Beal Bank Other Liabilities
Handling Fee Escrow 0 FAB - Money Market 60,234 Other Escrowed Fees 0 Clearing Account 0 Total Other Liabilities 0 Total Cash 210,714 Total Liabilities 41,655
Past Due Accts Recvble:
Assessments 30 days 2,431
Assessments 31 - 90 days 2,093 OWNERS' EQUITY
Assessments over 90 days 11,315
Other Accounts Recvble 0 Deferred Maint. Reserve 0
Total Accounts Recvble 15,839
Total Current Assets 226,553 Equity Prior Years 155,284 Total Owners' Equity 155,284
Other Assets
Prepaid Insurance 269 Net Income/(Loss) 29,883
Prepaid Expenses 0
Total Assets 226,822 Total Liabilities and Owners' Equity 226,822
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Need A Notary Public?Need A Notary Public?Need A Notary Public?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
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
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
Metro Parts Inc : 566 at Hicks Airfield Over 30 years n the aircraft parts business!
We work hundreds of manufactures and repair sta-tions 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: [email protected] or [email protected] Cell: 817-368-2274
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HANGARS and
LOTS AVAILABLE DON DAVIS REALTY HICKS AIRFIELD, INC. SERVING HICKS AIRFIELD SINCE 1985 JAN LARY, AGENT 817 715-4693 [email protected] SEE PAGE 12 FOR HANGAR LISTINGS
Please patronize our café!!
HANGAR SPACE FOR RENT 216 AVIATOR DRIVE
$300 MONTHLY CONTACT: WEST SANDERS
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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 [email protected] www.airfours.com
817.439.3051 (office) 817.713.9701 (cell) 817.439.3289 (fax)
CLASSIFIED ADS
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BONANZA JACK FOR SALE
$1,500 Jim Usher 817-891-2989
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HANGARS and LOTS AVAILABLE DON DAVIS REALTY & HICKS AIRFIELD, INC.
SERVING HICKS AIRFIELD SINCE 1985 JAN LARY, AGENT 817 715-4693
Great Lot For Sale/722 Aviator Lot 10R, Block 4, Sect 3, 100'wide X 110' deep = 11 ,0000 s.f. Max hgr for this lot is 90' wide X 85' deep = 7,650 s.f. Water, Septic and Electric are to this lot. Priced at $110,000.00 6 Bay T Hangar Pad Site For Sale Lot 43 A, B, C, D, E, F, Block 4, Sect 3, 115'wide X 160'deep = 18,400 s.f. Lot(s) Should you replat into 2 lots (or 1 large lot) it w ill require water to lot(s) and installation of private septic system to serve the 2 hgrs or one large hgr. Priced at $120,000.00
625 Aviator Hangar For Sale 50’ x 75’ = 3,750 s.f. Hgr located on 64’ X 95’ s.f . lot Improved with a beautiful loft on the second floor. Open concept liv, dining and kit w/ granite counter tops, one bath, nice closet and bedroom. Private efficiency apartment w/ utility rm and full bath is located on the ground floor. Office w/ bath and laundry area Painted floor-200 amp serv-44’X16’bifold door-Overh ead door PRICED TO SELL @ $320,000.00 HANGAR W/LOFT FOR SALE – 658 Aviator Drive Hgr Size: 50’ X 50’ Lot Size: 60’ X 95’ Great loft approx 1,500 s.f. on 2 nd floor w/16’X14’ wood deck, Open liv-kit-dining, 3 br, 1 bath, intercom system, blt in b kcases, wine refrig, bar w/ glass doors, nice kitchen - refrigerator sta ys - lrg breakfast bar, tile and carpet, lrg master closet w/chest Bay: 44’X16’ bifold door/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 rema in Carport behind hgr under wood deck w/ RV power outl et MUST SEE $245,500.00
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HANGARS and LOTS AVAILABLE DON DAVIS REALTY & HICKS AIRFIELD, INC.
SERVING HICKS AIRFIELD SINCE 1985 JAN LARY, AGENT 817 715-4693
SPACIOUS HANGAR FOR SALE 724 AVIATOR DRIVE Hgr Size:55’ X 70’ Lot Size: 100’ X 110’/ 26’ Sidew alls 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 br and bath; 20’X13’ storage rm has h vac access should you desire to convert to an office Spacious 1,000 s.f. exterior covered balcony w/ pat io below on south side / Charming interior balcony/courtyard Fenced area for pets & invisible fence system surro unds property Water sprinkler system/Avg wtr bill w/ lawn sprinkl er $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
HANGAR SPACE HANGAR SPACE HANGAR SPACE HANGAR SPACE
FOR RENTFOR RENTFOR RENTFOR RENT PRIVATE ACCESS WITH KITCHEN AND BATHROOM
EXCELLENT WORK AREA WITH ACCESS TO WORK SHOP VERY WELL LIGHTED WITH COMPRESSED AIR
PLENTY OF ELECTRICAL OUTLETS PROJECTS WELCOME
ROOM ENOUGH FOR TWO PLANES $275.00 MONTHLY
CALL LARRY AT 214-417-4950
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October 10, 2013 HAPA Board Meeting: The October meeting of the HAPA BOD is scheduled for Thursday, October 10, 7:00pm at the Beacon Café. All members welcome to attend! October 16, 2013 EAA Chapter 670 Monthly Meeting: The EAA Chapter 670 will meet at the Beacon Café for their October meeting at 7pm. Come early for dinner and chat with members. For more info, contact Ben Morrison at 817-309-3959 October 19, 2013 HHMS Breakfast, 8:30am: All ladies of Hicks Airfield are invited to meet at the Beacon Café for breakfast and fun (NO politics!).
October 4 - 6, 2013 Ranger Fly-In Airshow #7 Barbecue & Camp Out, Range r Antique Airfield (F23) Ranger, TX Top airshow performers and outstanding aircraft commemorate 102 years of Ranger Airfield. Friday evening hamburgers & airshow. Field closed from 7:00 to 7:30pm Friday and 1:00 to 2:30p on Saturday. Breakfast Saturday & Sunday morning. Barbecue served to pilots and passengers at noon on Saturday. Nice 3400 ft grass runway. Show your support for the volunteer-supported field by spreading the word and bringing your aircraft. Showers available as well as rides to hotels. Contact: Jared Calvert at 254-433-1267 or get more info at http://www.rangerairfield.org October 10 - 12, 2013 AOPA Summit & Airportfest: The last AOPA Summit will be held at the Tarrant County Convention Center beginning at 9:00am on Thursday, October 10th and run through 4pm on Saturday, October 12th. Airportfest will run at Meacham (KFTW) during the same times. Schedule of activities and seminars can be obtained at www.aopa.org/summit October 18 - 20, 2013 16th Annual Cedar Mills South Central Safety Semina r Fly/Splash In, Cedar Mills Airport (3T0), Gorgonville, TX Join us Cedar Mills (3T0) on beautiful Lake Texoma for North Texas’ most informative and fun safety seminar and fly-in. Every seminar qualifies for WINGS credit. Early registration will begin on Friday at 6pm. Seminars start Saturday morning at 9am and run until 4pm. Octoberfest dinner with aviation guest speaker and chance to win the Grand Prize from 6 to 8pm. Flying events are scheduled all day Saturday and Sunday morning. Join the fun, camp under your wing, stay in a lakeside RV/camping site or in a cottage. Something for everyone...both land and sea. Contact phone is 903-523-4222 More info at http://www.cedarmills.com/airfield.htm
HICKS CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Come Fly With Me!
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OCTOBER 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 [email protected]
• 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 [email protected]
• 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, October 10, 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
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