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VOLUME 28 ISSUE 8
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)
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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
This year is flying by……….
It’s already September, summer won’t go away with temperatures s�ll 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 ac�vity “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 informa�on and that it can be found at T67.org. And a reminder
about our by-laws, any new construc�on projects must be approved by the Architectural Control Com-
mi/ee before work begins!! If you have any doubts or concerns please contact any board member for
details.
We need to con�nue 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 presenta�on to the HAPA Board of the first
book off the press at our monthly mee�ng on September 12th
and a/end the social on the 14th
and cele-
brate his 90th
birthday.
Please remember this is your airport and our monthly Board of Directors Mee�ng will be held at 7pm on
September 12 at the Beacon Café. Let your voice be heard and join us for the mee�ng.
Best Regards,
Tom Martin
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All HAPA MEMBERS ARE WELCOME
Saturday, September 14, 2013
5pm (north of the Beacon Café)
Brisket, sausage, potato salad,
cold slaw, beans
and soda
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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 com-pletely empty! In the future we hope to have member’s events on the airport but we need our tables & chairs to provide seat-ing for our events! If you locate any strays, please call a Board member and we will return them to our storage.
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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 Air-
field” and will make a presenta�on to the HAPA
Board of the first book off the press at our month-
ly mee�ng. 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.
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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
HICK’S AIRFIELD PILOTS ASSOCIATION
Minutes for August 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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(August Minutes Continued) General Discussion:
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
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FINANCIAL REPORTS As of July 31, 2013 -Submitted by Mike Reddick, HAPA Treasurer
HAPA Income and Expense Statement
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INCOME July 2013 YTD 2013 Scheduled Income ($) ($) Regular Assessments 20,094 139,926
Runway Fees 0 0 Initial Fee Income 0 0
Other Income
Late Fees 17 108
Fines 0 2,000 NSF Fees 0 50 Gate Income 0 65 Collection Services Income 265 1,748 Interest Income 8 98 Interest Income - Reserve Accts 31 174 Legal Fee Income 278 3,988
Total Income 20,693 148,157
EXPENSE
Administrative Expenses
Bad Debt Expense 0 1,087 Collection Services 319 2,868 Printing & Copying 135 3,887 Other Admin Services 25 454 Records & Storage 1,526 2,491 Coupon Costs 22 44 General Administrative 1 (2,431) Postage 1 8 Newsletter Services 0 570 Community Events 0 3,031 Professional Services
Accounting/Audit 0 485 Legal & Professional 288 4,811 Management Fees 939 6,576
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HAPA Income and Expense Statement continued Taxes and Insurance
Directors & Officers Liability 164 1,150 General Liability Insurance 269 1,884 Other Insurance Premiums 0 10 Property Taxes 2 2 Utilities
Electricity 394 3,728 Telephone 196 681 Contracts
Mowing Contract 1,150 8,000 Septic Field Contract 0 0 Repairs and Maintenance
Electrical/Lights 0 315 Fences/Gates/Walls 0 0 Equipment/Tractor Repairs 0 0 Sign Repair 0 208 Pavement Repairs 0 46,323 Plumbing 0 0 Septic Field Repairs 0 8,335 Fence Repair & Maint 0 940 Other Contracted Services 0 2,093 Other Expenses
Misc. Expenses 0 35 Gate Services 13,267 13,547 Rounding Adj. 1 (1) Projects
Drainage Phase II 0 13,973 North Gates & Fences 0 0
Total Expense 18,698 125,105 Net Income/(Loss) 1,995 23,052
NEXT BOARD MEETING: THURS, SEPT 12, 2013 7:00 PM AT THE BEACON CAFÉ
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BALANCE SHEET - HAPA As of July 31, 2013
ASSETS LIABILITIES
Current Assets ($) 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
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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 14 FOR HANGAR LISTINGS
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
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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
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
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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
MORE CLASSIFIED ADS
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BONANZA JACK - FOR SALE
$1,500 Jim Usher 817-891-2989
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 muse-um 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 guaran-teed.
Contact Bill Guy 817 937 8977
HANGAR SPACE FOR RENT 216 AVIATOR DRIVE
$300 MONTHLY CONTACT: WEST SANDERS
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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]
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, inter com system, built in bookcases, wine refrigerator in bar w/ glass doors, nice kitchen - re-frigerator stays - lrg breakfast bar, can lights, t ile and carpet, lrg master closet w/chest Bay: 1 - 44’ X 16’ bifold door / 1 - 16’ X 7’6” ove rhead 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 SPACIOUS HANGAR FOR SALE 724 AVIATOR DRIVE Hgr Size:55’ X 70’ Lot Size: 100’ X 110’ / 26’ Side walls 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 r m has hvac 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
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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!).
September 20-21, 2013 Gathering In Fredericksburg, Gillespie County Airpo rt (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 John-son 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 Air port (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 Munici pal (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
HICKS CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Come Fly With Me!
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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 [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, 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
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