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Home My WebLink About1989 I CirYOf DENrON, rEXAS MUNICIPAL BUILDING / DENTON, TEXAS 1820! / TELEPHONE (817) 568.8307 Office of the City Manager M R M O R A N D U M TO; [,loyd V. Harrell, City Manager FROM, Rick Svehla, Deputy City Manager I DATE: September 7, 1989 SU)3JECTI FAA GRANT FOR THE AIRPORT ~ I In the "Week That Was" a couple of weeks ago we mentioned that we E had Just received a grant offer from the FAA for infield drainage f at the Airport. Their initial grant offer was $267,000 with City matching funds being $26,700. _ We Were advised late last week that the grant had been offered based on an old application. You may recall that the Council approved a contract with Freese j E and Nichols last year to update all of our applications at no ; cost, with the stipulation that they would be the engineer on any proJeots that were funded by the FAA. This was reviewed by the FAA, the Airport Board, and finally, approved by the Council. Freese and Nichols had updated our applications, and somehow, the FAA had not used these in the initial offer that was made recent- ly. Joe Thompson, Airport Manages, advised members of the FAA of this oversight after we had a chance to review their initial offer. subsequently the FAA reviewed their files, found the moot recent application, and has changed their offer to $330,000 with the City!A matching fund increasing to $33,000. Obviously, this means that we will be able to make more improvements to the Airport should the Council approve the offer. We will be taking this offer to the Airport Hoard on their September 13th meeting and, if approved by them, we will be bringing this item to the Council on September 19th, since there is a time limit the FAA has asked us to woek against. We will be providing this information to the council in their backup packets for the September 19th agenda. It you or the Council have any additional q+iestions, we will be h4p, try and aciswer them for you. Rhla Deputy City Manager R9tnb 3~.61c , f F'w1 r:~ SI;` rYf'r'SY.{'IP ! 1 r CITY Of D6NTON, TEXAS MUNICIPAL BUILDING / DENTON, TEXAS 76201 / TELEPHONE (817) 566.8100 MEMORANDUM f i bATiro August 8, 1989 TO: Betty McKean, Executive Director Municipal Services/Economic Development FROMI doe Thompson, Airport Manager I ,SUSJECTt AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT ! A Mr, Thomas Davey from Kentucky stopped in at the Denton Airport and inquired about what he would need to do in order to build an aircraft manufacturing plant in Denton, l 1 Would you please send any information on eoonomia' development i ' that might help Mr, Davey make up his mind about Denton, His { f I f address ist Thomas Davey 4460 Shsmwell Lane Paducah, Kentucky 42003 Phone, (502) 898-240 Thank you for your cooperation, E ace 0- pson. I wp co: Rick Bvehla } 1374e, I i i i Ciry o/ AMIM /216 E. U441ney Demon, rexRa 7d2Gf JulY 24. 1,987 Mrs ,pia Moore Departaent of Transportation I Tort Worth, TAXae 76193.0220 ; f Dear Mr. Moore: A$ Airport Manager At Deaton municipal Airport, Y Would l,l iaautre about the posl~ibility at having a D1ta installed an4k• to VAiataiaed by the r6A6X, at the Deaton Municipal Airport. This k would provide tot a safer operation under %ra 00441,000e and enhande the present ILL fagilitie6 for the aany stu4*nt pilots using the airport for training. Your Attention to this matter if greatly A ppreaiated, 8iaoerely Yours, f 3 *01rosto 1 •t manager Od 1 05680 i i j I , 11 r b1iw1r' Y rd w N'., i ? Yom ~m4rom SOfn~ aa; tF Icn m P.0 a" laft ou poad m i (V MoW, 4400 6k% Mnd s AeFA1M11Mfe t Tixo*1 , OkiNK i F01 WoMh, Texas 76101 1 ti July 30, 1987 i .I i Mrs Ron Bowling City Of t f + 215 Ef Moxinpey Sty DontOnj Tft" 76021 Dear *6 BnI 4 i 'ihao You for Your letter of July 24, 1087, regarding a DAL for, Denton Muuiaipa2 Airport. At this time, there is no pati0nal p em for sa tuxlatioa of on an U6 Additionally, the yumber o aotual instrumt f approaches to Denfaa would make it highxy unlikely that Denton could quality for additional IPA facilities, should a program bwm$ available. ile share Your desire to improve Denton Mmioipax AirT MW II monitor thO bttuation. if You have need of AdditionalrinformaxtialCW b4e a»y I of questione► pXeaafa oontant Joseph D. Allan in 1 mY otfoe at (817) 6211-5223. 1 BicwerelY, Jamee no WW% t +na6et'► blight ftosdurta 8w4h 3 r' r x.u3 .r i CITY of "Nrok rEXAS MUNICIPAL BUILbINQ / bENTON, ryas 76201 ~ TE4EpH0NE(817) 686.8307 011100 of the Clty Manager M E M O R A N D U M TOc Lloyd V. Harrell, City Manager i FROMt Rick Svehla, Deputy City Manager DATRi June 28, 1989 SUBJBCTI Demolition of the Old North Hanger at the Airport For the last several months, the Board hou been di: eou"Oing the possibilit of either ranting or demolishing the old North Hangar. A number of y years ago, the City hired a structural engineer to assess the building. He found the ~ building aPproadouee boutuleaeingi opinion buildl, no A ter a Maverick took over the 0800 they basis at number of months with the etipulatinn that Mavericky would.be liable for any ' We did that for ~ damage done to any of the equipment or planes they Put in the building. E Since Maverick left, the building has baen vaoanb. At one point) there was j' some interest by AirDanton. Before thb Board was ready to recommend to the Counoil that we again lease the building, they asked uu to opinion on the building, We did that a couple of monthe o a second gat was again aseessod to be unsound. At their May 10, 1989, moetirg ethe iBoa d l concluded that the building was no longer of use to us, and we should try to sell it for salvage. They asked us to get dame quotes and bide so that they could make a recommendation to the Council, The bent bid that we could. get was fo.r a removal of the building at no cost to us. 1;t was submitted by Hammy Boyd, Since there to no cost to thift bid, Legal has advised that there isn't atq ncad for Council action. Howaver, We thought we should notify the Council beforo we initiated any activity. After the building is demolished, we could use Wo foundation as a helipad sinoe that was not funded b the xyietinn building grants that we received, by AA in the last 1 If you or the Council has any £urtho questions or n4N*d further information, we would be happy to try and provide them to you, I _ . Deputy City Manager RStbx 4606M j~ FI MINUTES AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD May 10, 1989 Chairman David Arno ..THE REGULAR MEETING -OF THE CITY ~ CITY WEDNESDAY, MAY l0 OF DENTON AIRPORT ADVISORY MANAGERst CONFERENC8 9ROO'kii 89 ADENTp , TEXAB, AT THE CITY HALL~BOARD, MEMBERS PRESI;NTr bavid Arno Nancy George ailkeson, Oenee `lundley, Rick wool£olk Wrislht, Don smith, MBMHERS ASSENTI Don Williams OTHERS PRESENT, R I ick Svehla, Deputy Cif V Airport Mana er y Managers Joe Thompson, Ron McYeManaV Le Belinda Lecea, Airport Staffs Tenants Joel DearrIngtan~MBuickhM,D.R11 AMPor,t Bruce HrOwn Brown Brawnt Paul Maesteller & ! E Philip A. Marateller, Mex$teller International Inc, conaidered the minutes of 1989JNminutes were the approved with re coon gulA recti meet ton beof April 120 ( ward asks in which it should be » made to the 2Airport Manager's Reports "asked . A. Update North Hangar Joe Thompson, Airport t1ana er to look at a letter that g J' informed the Airport Hoard pertaining to the Old North iHangar, uff Wrote to the Board stated that he talked to a In the l Old North H Structural Engineerabout tJim he ratter Hangar, Joe commented that there is. another from Herryhill and Structural o Lloyd Associates Civil y also at it with the latter that 01M Huff wrrepl<1rHasi y a what it and Old North Hangar down before we build$'nga damaged on the Airpor get somas 19 to tsar the t, Panes and other t Joe euggHSted that if we site, go in there and co,verritgoiinq to use the old pad so water would not puddle on t,tth enphpaint or Helipad, rate it~F for a Joe stated that we 'contacted and bid on tearing it down, several people to come out out and said that the Td only. person that came Leonard Bo d, T Y would do something on it was Y he others that were contacted did not l ' ORO r Airport Advisory Board Minutes May 10, 1989 Page 2 show up or they said "no . Joe displayed t that he had a o the Board Leonard Boyd signed short sentence Ha , stating that he would tear letter North the Old from Hangar down at no fee and remove it David r Joe Thompson if he recommended this action and JoenagAsked Asked Gene Wright requested a in legal contraot from heonarc} & order' to give to the L"Council for 'a stated that a standard, simple Pproval. Gena suffl,c;ierlt to make sure that Mr Boyd cont wouldract Gene added adv ertisin Mould be Wright made g would bring do the lob, a motion to authorize the Airport Gene get with Legal and determine precisely what it what it Manager to to enter into a bid wi ld take ou th a company to got w ° i Gene asked kick Svehla if the CouncilNrasi ~oreyved, bid, Rick svehla said " authorize a i usually we, do take 'the Airport Board's recommendation to tear.'it down and on it," Gene Wright pick a bidder and asked if Le al mWould ade a motion to take explained that Legal would be ta pare of it look atiwhaLove action on it we write up . Tt g Rick Department and Wouuld be r bi'd documents passed '.t Legal hrough puichasin feel comfortable, therepwouidnt~ S0 that everybody would bid bond attached, probably be soma kind of a ~ Gena Wright made a Council that the Old North nfl to recommend ow t we enter into whatever anger be torn he City negotiations we i to David Arno asked the Board if they were all rlown and h e. i say "aye." And the vote was unanousl a make. Airport Board, favor ~ y pPro oved by the e A. 1990 Budget Proposal Joe Thompson stated that he and kick Svehla had prescrod a proposed Budget and a mentary Package for Request/JUatif.loarYon . System, Joe reel eweda theopxoposod Bud et Suppler proah~ysa it to the board.' Ja p and' Word realized that the a stated that hs had madena arudyi~n d within twelve months Microcomputer would Just in staff time saved, For itself Joe commented that basically we we are sta i.n 9 re last year, We are only increasin y' g about where that 21. G'e are trying to stay ' Within 'from $95 058 to that the Finance Department has the guidelines asked us to Gene Wright askedr the mayor What was stay with difference from s V !W Advisory Board minutes May l0, 1989 Page 3 this year and last insurance year had Joe replied have nut o gene up for employees, that the cost Personnel our travel expenses. Joe added that, we Maintenance ervioe is down and uavid Arno recognized that of hundred downdand a little bitupplfes Is the same to be exact, Sundry is Serviced is a and down se Y_five cou ple Joe pointed vent dollars 1989-1990, the t t that on pag pro e seven n bepartment funding of the Budget for ~ect,ed would be spent in those areas pinanoe Rick Svehla oommented / yearea bud etss is to h what the ck tnrou h° generally in the I for next yea and k it 4s a benog mark look at this going to chap a added for exam lek for the budget' g the services, We tlU' p unless we hits susimply because there are ght to spend are for all of there is things like in#lationtthat emplo,YEe 0 Possibility Particular for merit raises i Rick also icular budget n, LIP and added that generally out Your pla you have to figure personnel cost oes categories to make has the Your target number,reTt of the bu0 et i mass same number of he Air qq the big out i people but based port still budget `proposal In services that isshown inperi-Was ' whichThompson decided toe advertising of fans the got the same advertise with y flyers, response from the public,sirtrple flyers Rack than added that in Building maintenance g and R roof, Mainten~h0Y last year that ance Wasiusedttohere Eras J i commented that the Buildi g and Sguipment was Eix the f ! heating system thisio'ie got anew down, Joe went down yasr~ Rick commeair ntedo t itiovehi and s little, The airport hat vehitlles like new and gate another car that is wild not require as , Rick Rick stated much maintenance, `order that Joe had but ~ feedback Jto hit the down his traveling Joe to target, It was expenses Furthermore after i based a g he would begpattendn the A,A,A'g~ Meeting, and other places that are important the Austin meetings Rick stated to last that was basically the changes From this menu in Year. Joe added that we with Economic pevelo Were roll advertise- chamber of ccmmerce, pment and gill Halt at the at VY:I i 'YftX qpi In Lt;'.Ay'g Airport Advisory Board minutes May 10, 1989 Page 4 David Arno asked about the topic on ~I,chnical Para- professional that was $19,408. What was t''rtt money spent on? Rick Svehla replied that, $19,408 was spent on hiring `red Torres and Belinda Lecea after Bruce Cardwell resigned, Rick woolfolk asked about expense of our, part of< the CitY'n sewer system, is it coming from somebody's pocket? Rick Svehla stated that the sewer can be hooked up tomorrow at the terminal but when we +o that we are going to have to pay a pro rata of $8000,00, Rick added that he has talked with Joe about this. Sinae there has not been any problems with our septic system and it is still working, we feel that we would rather concentrate our efforts in spending money on ,getting Clients. to budget the sewer, we would doal with it either ` through the budget _fund balance oe the managers' contingency funds, Rather than putting some money in the budget and maybe not using it, _David Arno asked, how would we get the money from C,r,P, to fix the drainage and erosion we have at the Airport, Rick Svehla said, that the CI,P, Is in and the Planning and zoning got funding in the motohing funds," The drainage was in that program and we talked with Planning and zoning and told them that 'we had been talking to the , PAA, and we think that we are going to drainage this get funds for the year and -for the runway overlay. Rick stated that we needed to move forward on 'these two items, N not to leave them out thane until 199 them to 1990-1991, And Planning a d lZoninguthaso done ~ that, They have shown that in their plan which was { passed. The City Council woulO have to first look at it and probably approve it, David Arno asked .toe It there was anything else that the .Board should know. Joe commented that there was nothing else on his report, He suggested for the Board to take the budget home and look through all of the details, mark E them up and bring them back on the next meeting, We would try to share with them any questions that they might have, open Session for Public Comment Joel Dearring'ton and Bob Malasche addressed the 'Airport Hoard in public session requesting, site looatiyns for hangar, pads due to problems with port-A-Poet Land Lease, Gene Wright told Joel to pick sites and make an offer to th3 Board, Also, the Airport Board would work with anyone on an up front matter. J { 1 ' Airport AdVisory Board Minutes May 10, 1989 Page 5 with no further business, the Airport Bo,4ed adjourned at 7t00 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for June 14, 1989, f 500 p.m• in the Denton Airport Terminal Building, s f jj ~ I d r i I J i 2605a I `;wets 58pQ i ~;x.,~ .[Of VSIV.AY Qf14 /P CITYO, ti~.' .n,,,, Cl1Y iA,V4( rI111Aj" CIr'YOf"Mrok, re"S MUNICIPAL BUILDING / D! NTON, TEXAS 76201 / 1ELEANONE (817) 566Y8200 June 23, 1989 Office of City Attorney Route~I, Kim Box 14K Paso Robles, CA 93446-9612 Re: Lease by and Between The 1 city of Penton and Port .a-Port Dear Mr, Lilly f Lest week, 1 received a check from Richard Boyle in the amount of If $875.; A copy of the receipt is enclosed, this check and adjusted the rental _due the ryCityiEzomapbrtpeAitd { i ort accordingly, Thus, the balance of $1,295M remains ding and pQyable on or before June 30, 1989, outstan Sincerely, j Debra A. Drayovite /1h City Attorney DAD enclosure r I co r' L1oYd V. lierrell Joe Thompson 34031 ~fnrr• ru%a p111 ` CITY of DENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING DSNTON,'fE XAS OATfi~~`-~-t8~?~ NUM6ER-_____---• w NAME - SERVICE UTILITY DEPOSIT CORP, PERhf17S LOOP YAP Elect Water San, COURT Build. Plumb. Elect. Water Sewer 10 a,,+ f N•, I I f KEEP THIS REC OR ".00 f AYMENT AND DEPOSIT' REFUNO " 603803 ecety w`1 FORM 547 1 I t~ R 9cr k JOB z 1 1r4~9 C;~y Or r~c~h X.f'ryd'- . I C17Y010ENr0N, rfX48 MUNICIPAL BUILDING/ DENTON, TEXAS 18201 / TELEPNONE'(817) 508,8301 ON/ce of the Clty manAger M E M 0 A N D U M TO. Lloyd UI Harrell, CiL Fl ~ y Manager , PROM; Rick Svahla, Deputy City Manager DATE, June 21, 1989 a i SUBJECT, Responses to Mayor's Qtjestiorls About t f he Airport; ~ One of the N ho was Who authorizes or rants mission to schedule air shows?" Generally, that, depends orf therkind of air show that is At the Airport, IF it ;fs ' i such as t a he Confederate Air Farce which wouldrgeffecrt sthe operation at the Airport, w6 bring those to the council; no that 3 they can take the appropr^ittte formal. action for changing the a operation of the Airport, If it, is a smaller air show or smaller activity being sponsored by one of 'the FBA's that does ~ not. effect the operation of the Airport, generally, we advise the Board and make sure that, they fee], comfortable with i' ` it before we dust instances, thoselairashowsndwouldoalso to hathe ve to °me' i to certain, requirements, etc, Again, those are reviewed withC thoiBoard et ertn FAA ' and Joe Thompson, our Airport,' Manager, makes sure FAA requirements are met, that all the These Smaller air shows include 'a number of things that have happened this year at the Airport such as Trade; a plane nay which was held in May at Airgenton's Facilities, Tho AntiquC) Fly-In that was organized by Burt- Mahon and hosted in can,iunction with r o ~ acrobaklcs moot LhAt was hold wathiseO`lkeirld a o, air asts we trend, T It was sponsored by Fox si; These kinds of acti,vitioa have no operational effect on the Airport, We'haue'aI,u,ays viewed them { as activities that bring people `to 'Airport, help the rho, ' generate. revenue revehue for us since Wo getl Particularly a percentage~ofwthach also t fu l greuaenneuera,tes The second question the Council raisod'was "whether we had had any sewer problems with our Septic systems_ because of these events?" As mentioned earlier, norma.l,ly for the smaller kinds of events, they are usually hosted by one of the FBO's, if they expect a large crowd, they will rent some portable ' Lloyd V, Harrell June 21, 19a9 Page 2 i i Facilities As an example, they dial In a couple of weeks that. for the Antique Fly ago, or suirie I'or ma or events, like the CAF Show thing of that nature, facilities are needed and required, large numbers of portable As to problems wlEh Facilities; T am aware of one or, two incidences whore either our systdm or one of the FBO's systems has failed, several years ago we had a problenj with ours, We chocked It out, We Found that someone had flushed a diaper into the system, and that was the main problem. In the past, , we wore aware of at least one, problem when Maverick was still on the Airport, obviously, during their tenure, I they did not do a lot of maintenance on their facilities. Since Airbenton {1 has taken over, they have remodelled the bathroom facilities and have pumped all their tanks, ' We have not been aware of any ( problems during the last sover,&J events such as the Trade a Plane bay or the Antique Fly In, etc, if I we can be of further assistance or provide any other information, please advise. R i c k- 5 v e h 4 Deputy City Manager ! M bw 4595M , i i j f ~ I ~ I ` ggpp R3j,)'1.gA~ 9 WY of DBNrON 1216 E. McKinney l Denton, Texas 76,101 DATEs June 14, 1989 Tot John F, McGrane, Executive Director of Finance FROMs, Harlan L. Jefferson, Risk Manager I I SUHJECTs WIND DAMAGE To DLN'TUN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT l j f Yesterday morning, following the wind damage to the airport, I inspected the I area to aesees our property damage and evaluate/mi.ti gate any liability F I exposure, Although thirteen planes were damaged, three of which were totAlod, the City's only property damage was the loss of .r sixty-foot section of chain { linked fence, All of the damaged hangars were either owned or the j responsibility of an airport lessee. I Our liability exposure' should alai be minimal because nonn,of the damaged planes were located in the City-owned hangars or in our custody. Twelve of the thirteen planes were in the custody of a fixed base operator or 'commercial 'lessee, The thirteenth plane was simply left on the tie-.down pad by the pilot. Additionally, we found that the most severe damage to planes was caused by one of the following reasonst o pilot's failure to tie plane down, o tie-down rings on the wings of the plans broke, o rope used to tie planes down bruke, o plane inside hangar was not tied down and was damaged when the hangar was blown apart. Attached are pictures of the damage, if you have any questioned please eoutact me. -i: arian L. Jeffe~ o k HLJts~n Attachments xes Debra A, Urayovitch, City Attorney ~;lcyd"V-i',N~tz'rEll Oity-Har~g~,r.,: I 4600E 4 rz~uiu- i AIRCRAFT OWNERS ANp PILOTS ASSOCIATION 421 Aviation Way , Frederick, k4taiyland 21701.4798 Telephone 1301) 695.2(X)0 Telex 89-3445 - FAX (301) 695-2375 May 15, 1989 f Mr. Tony A. Riley 11105 Shady Trail suite ,107 Dallas, Texas 75229 "-1 { Dear Mr,'Rileys 1 This replies to your April 20th letter concerning the Denton Municipal Airport at Denton, Texas, I'also reviewed the newspaper articles that you included which have been forwarded to our communications Division, i it is always.distressinh to learn that a city council or county commission is uncertain about the value its airport has to the community, and especially an airport like Denton Muni 'oi.pal which is an FAA designated reliever airport for DEW. It would seem our immediate Lask is to supply you with a base, of information and materials to enable you and others to effectively counter incorrect: assumptions being made About ,,he I airport by city council MoMbers, i i To assist you in this endeavors I am enclosing a copy,of our airport packet, The primary purpose for this material `is I I. to aid in organizing and establishing community,support 'for airports, This information can further, enhance the image,of aviation and airports by providing a positive public relations - k program, i The airport packet contains the following: Organizing Your 'Airport Group Airports; Good Neighbors to Have What's Your Airport Worth? ' communications and Political Action for Airports and Aviation 1,. i Member of lntematltxtal CGUncU olAlrerah Owner and 061 Asw;otk7r+s l c 14r, 'Pony A. Riley >i I may 151 .1999 PageTwo Upon checking with FAAt Y ascertainOd that the city of Denton has accepted federal financial assistance for airport improvements. This acceptance of federal aid requires the city of Denton to operate and maintain the airport for the use of the public on fair and `reasonable terms for a'period of 20 years from the date of the last grant. So even as we labor to "educate" the members of city council about the value of their airport, it is good to know that any proposed, drastic action such as closure would not be-permitted`by FAA, By copy of this letter, 7 am alerting out AOPA Regional Representative for the Southwest, Mr, Henry Newman, about your situation. 2 am certain that he will want to talk with you 8ooh about the problem and will aloo advise me' as to what further AOPA action is appropriate, { i hope this information will ho helpful to you, j i Sin(I y, Ore Xz, 4 1tII Bey ✓H, ley is ator I E Rieports Department i' I f ; . 3 S . AOPA'S AIRPORT PACKET OW TO ORGANIZE COMMUNITY SUPPOR7 FOR YOUR AIRPORT r r ~ I a y~ r i t Y t i x ~ y 1 N woo1 y - h 111 1 N 7bi'~~ERSdFIM }pry d'21 Aalalion 1'ay, ff'trderick, \1f121r0~ WHY ORGANIZE AN AIRPORT "SUPPORT" GROU111 The nation will lose another public-use airport this week,-ono of about 70 that will close or turn private tills ,year, fellow pilots evicted front hangars and tie downs will not oul,y lose the utility of having theh•aireraftnean'by, they also stay have difficulty securhtgapaee at inereaelugly crowded and expensive neighboring airports, horror stories abouutci; 30-day notices, $18,000 upfront hangar' lease payments, two-year waiting 1 lists, Yet, many pilots Ignore Clip reality that. seemingly unrelated airport closings are symptomatic s of to lavger problem, one that could affect all appuu•etitl•y Secure local airport, Your airport, A fowctases in point; Frank Reick called the runway at Ramapo Valley Airport "the shortest highway to my customer's offices", In his Bonanza, csttreproocur Reick was riurturhig his growing business untdl recclvinga notice; "The tledotivn space you Accrues lsschedul(x! to be deutolished You have 30 days to vacate Said Space [And remove your aircraft. r Tent Neilsen heard a tumor In July that Oviswold Airport might be sold, By October, the stiles j contract had been signed--with a developer planning to build 300 coil dollifidums• 1 When Gary Bendlk was told that McKinley Airport was elosing, he grudgingly began the search for another hangar, He found that every airport nearby was Up for sale and couldn't guarantee it long-term lease, His nlooney is note au a two-year waiting list at an Airport neatly aft hour away, Ii The Ovim Reality PllotsttrdthclrFdreraftmobeingovictcilllent'eloshngitlrpontsnalnrunhtgnumbers,Roickruefull,y counsels overt' pilot to "Whttaln it mild level of paranoia; airports (lie of a disease quite llke cancer, } where you tend to ignore the symptoms until it's too late," i j Stetistfeubeal'hirn out The number of publio•use landing facilities has declined by 1)264 since 1 { 1974--an 18%drop, Many are closed permanently, others turn private, but those lost often go without orf-anfiedresistance'from pilots, Even more ominousis it recontsurvey predicting that 40%ofapprox- i hnately 300 Important privately owned, public-use ah'porty will close within 10 years, Many of those already lost ware victims of unfavorable public opinion lied questions over noise safety and test that, left wtattislt et eel festel e d into "close the aleport" campaigns, Real estate'devolop ~ ei;s envfslonhngsllopplugeertterSandCondo miitluanson(lie runway centerline wore then free tostage ' lightning ams :ults, overpowering disorguutlretl reslytance from pilol:s defending theft' positions the the 3 aih•llbrts were somehow "good" for their communities, r ~ A Ray of Hope But it growing number of pilots have begun to regroup itnd counterattack. Many airports are now protooted by the solld defense that an alrport Is an economic Asset-a source of income, jobs and taxes mul th:tf access to the air transportation system, along with Its network of emergencyroaponse aircraft, provides oil Immeasurable social value, At these airports, a "support" or "action" group or committee has taken the Chile to calculate and eommuntente both the eeonomic and social benefits Cho airport provides to the entire conuntthityr or Instance, when Albert Whitted Mold In St. I'Ftemburg, 1'yla,, was in clsnger of being plowed underto mnke way fora hotolleonvention eenter, Ruth Varnorganized a group of pilots into a political I force that singlohamdedly argued the airport's economie value, The hotel was later voted flown in a public referondum. %ait,tl;:h~a-;, , .e.a~a a _ _ _ _ - , .....r. ..,.,u, N 1 When AlonvoeAir port north of Toledo faced it taxpayer revolt, pilots organized it steeringcontmlttee, j This committee asked local business leaders to form it blue-ribbon hand] and study the airport, These prominent citlaenseventttally hailed the facility as it strougeconomic base for the region and recont- mended expanding the runways and terminal building, Most airport success stories have common threads--pilots organizing, overcoming negative public opinion about noise, putting concerns over safety into proper perspective, communicating with the cominuitity, and engab411g,In effective political aetinn, Key players In these groups tell the same stogy; taking the first step-organizing a group-18 the Wrest hnpmant one, and eve,t f f your ai rport isn'C,,yet railer tire, "the best offense is a good defense," 1 THE AIRPORT PACKET As part of a new effort, to encourage and asaiat pilots Ili mrganlzhtg these groups, AOPA has devoloped a new family of prhtted resources, This AOPA Airport Packet consists of materials designed to aid ht developing effective strategies for promoting and protecting airports, Tho packet will explaht how I I easy It Is to organize or revitalize a Support group and provide it plan of action for community and f media relations, political action and response to airport critics, f { A support group Is notapanaeea nor will pilots be able to save every airport or block every curfew, f But, ,when those who want to close, condemn, curtail, orJust complain about your Airport evade the I ! Issue of social and economic bcnotTts, you can tight their emotional arguments with hard statistics, u 1 When the local news media politely ignore your generieargument that theairport Is" " to' r good t I,he j community, give them a news flash, Show them Just how valuable the airport is to the peoplo who don't 6Ven fly; For asslstance with the AOPA Airport Placket, call AOPA Membership Services at 1.800-USA- AOPAr USING; THE NCYI'F713G1UI{ The Airport , Packet noteboolciscleslgrtedtohelpyouorganim astoli-key-stepcampaign, Theloose-leaf, notebook-stylo format onahlog you to quickly access the sections you need This format also allows AOPA to send updates and new htformatimr for Insertions The materials provide the facts you need to Potato misinformatlon often circulated by airport oppo- nents, With this packet, you can prove that your airport provides economle benefits to the entire coumhunttyr And, guidelines presented here. will help you increase media coverage of airport issues as will as make you a player hi the political agenda governing your airport. If you will utilize the information presented here, you will begin building a public relationsprogranr that enhances the image of aviation and airports not only In your communlty, but nationwide, I NO GIMMICKS The public relations effort recommonded'here isn't to be confused with programs booed on Just throwing an Airport picnic or supporting the 130y Scouts, Free balloons at the Airport simply WoWt Impeast; the citizen who honestly believes building a now crosswbid runway will endanger his home and family, Not, should you consider these guldellnea lustructio,ts far telling your airport, manager how to do his or hot, job. In fact, many airport, managers will be less than thi lled with your efforts, You can r..n.. r. ....u. .i :.Misc. 110 'WV OHS _ I overcome their resistance by steering your group toN and goals that are annually beneficial to both users and management 't'hese guidelines have been presented as an all-encompassing program. Because every support { group effort is unique, choose the recommendations and activities best suited to your particular situation, I FIGHTING BACK This packet is organized In a step-by-step sequence. For histance, it mill help you take the first step In your public relations campaign; organizing in airport "frlends" or "support" committee to communicate the benefits of your airportto opinion leaders and decision inakers, Greatingthe comniittea is discussed In Oman tzt?tp YourAirport Group, That•sectlon will Rise provide aplan of action for the committee, and will romind yott to Analyze and identify existing and potential problems faced by your airport, like the other Information presented In the packet, Organ4ztlrg YourAirpo0 Group is based on concepts successfully implemented by similar groups across the country. Your second step Includes deflecting the hy'perbple generatedby airport opponents, The dlshtforuna- ~ tlon to be countered Rlmost, always Inchules the fear that noisy airplanes will conic crashing into homes and schools, ,Airt)ords are f ood Ncialibors tOlIO.ve pt'ovictos the troth about aviation noise and safety, This g,ecdon contains tho noise profiles of individual aircraft end official statistics relatingto aviation accidents Involving buildings and people oli the ground, Your third stop Iles in determining the economic benefit the ah-pert provides to your community, You will be able to calculate the direct, Indirect and Induced economic Impact of your airport by following the h,structions offered In Whets Your Abtpotll Yl'orild With that seetir„I you can figure a preliminary cosl•Ibenefit analysis and calculate the approximate dollar contrlbution the airport makes to local tat coffers, f The final stops your group can take relate to getting your message and information to the right people In the Aghtplaceis, While this may sound like a tall order, till the conuntinIcation "talent" your group needs to possess is the ability to write basic press roieases and personal letters, contact and assist media people, create and Update mailing Ilsts, prepare and doliver basic speeches, present testimony and plan special events, Com munieution awd Political Action /'a), Aviation emd Airports will help you do exactly that. Good luck) r j i 3 Acknowledgment AOPA would Ilke to thank the Netlonal Association of Slalo Aviallon Offlcfsls (NASAO), the Nallonal Business Airotah Aasoclallon (NBAA), the 06neral Nation Menufscturare Assoelatlon (QAMA), the III In ofs napartniont of TranaporfaiIon 0Melon of AsronauUcs, the reoerM Avlallon h • Admintstratton; and Kendall K. Hoyt lot their asslnlance In prsparing this packel. 3 ) i I - Table of Contents WEI.COA'IE TO THE AOPA AIRPORT PACKET { WiiY OV91,111ze an Airport "Support" Group? The Ah-port Packet Using the Notebook No Gitntnicks Flghting Back ORGANIZING YOUR AIRPORT CROUP s Getting Started J1naly21,19 F;xlsting or Poientlai Problems Strueture---The Aviation Council f ActivilieK Going Public Partielpation_ The First I'abllc illeeiing Following Up ~ ~ CoNlitions Spadework Sources of Information I 7'he Truth About Organizations and Government Ageneles i AIRPORTS: GOOD NEIGHBORS.TO HAVE Airports Are For People Who Oon't Fly General .vlatlon AlrpoHg--An American Resource The. Facts About Airport Safety The Facts About Airport Noise ; l 3. JUAT S YOUR AIRPORT WORTH? y General Aviation Airports-'-Paving Their Way j Calculating F7conomicampact fl I The Basis of fconomlc Impact Module 1, Direct Impact Module 2, Total Impact Module n, Tax Impact h 4. COMMUNICATION AND POLIT.ICAI. AC'T'ION FOR AIRPOR'T'S AND AVIATION Yes You Can man fY In~ohcm e ttl Speclul Events PoliticalA0lon Target Au&hvea Personal Meetings Public Meetings Effective Letters Media Reldtiotte Introducing Yourself 1)o'd & llbn'ts The Working Relationship The Ultimate Media ,vent ti Organizing Your Airport Croup s ~ tr b p' ~ r I~ Oil I 1 ' • r A S" d 1rA'A.rl 1 F~ !ll'LS1gP t GETTING STARTED "leet over a Cul) Or Coffee and find Glut }low they Single lint) dedIV or'fnteaguewith afewcompatHots, I)erCell'e the ahy)ort Situation. you can begin the enth'eahy)ort "supportgro11p" effort Ask: bygatherhtg the tnilfi irluttls rvhv rr'lll In the nucleus 1, That peryoa's ophtionr or' thoughts on the Mr. of the group's leadership, port's commtatity relations problems. 'T'his emly recrulth)g is e~'Erernel,YImportant. I)x- be u' intpnrtant each of' the problems is watt to i~ pertenceshou'sthat nstlresupportgrouplsforntailed, thcnueletttibroughttogether'asthe''sleeringcoaunit. 3. Forsuggest onsaboutpeoplelnlhocon)rnunfty 1 tee" will usually be elected to the support group's who may.,. ~ board of dilcetofs or oxeciltiva cen)ntittee• a. be a part of the problem; ThisIs Sfgnhictmlbecausethomostoffeetivesttp►)ort b. couldconirlbuteto soivh)gthe groups hreclandmanage theactivitlesoftheir broad- problem, briedmomber;shipthrough all executlwicommitteeof 9. If they would he willing to help got an effort I five Or As aclivista, going, And, wfthoutcopunftthrg,or'askingthat Su pick tho best people right off the ball person to coutntlt, dotel'nliuo If (11 have the l Thisprog)-essiouRotnot'trtuIIZet'toofflcerlatmpm, thno to sorve o❑ the steeringconunittee, tact because your bylawti will empower this leadership After your first round of contacts you should hav tnouj> to take action oil behalf of the mentb0rshlp. A ° strong and coautllUed executive cvn)miltecr ensures tite ntteteus of five or six people who fire willhigto control, aecurncy, flexibility and evedibilky. Having to nity by t serve lind developsti it crossros•thsectioection o of the the tn community mitteo.unlty by ~ thlskitdofl0adershipntructtu~enlsalfnpilesabushtess 0 Betel° j appronch and large meftrbership. Including non•pllOtg, Choose your leadership care- 1 Begin fect'tdthtg this smrtllgt oupbf listing 10 pen )10 fully, Thosu who pttton the biggostshoµ' may hot be you fa ~ cl could be oodfor r 81 MI)Iyj r th' iolunblo and dcdlcated nternbers, b v lvnj haul; Some pthersare on e oltrip ~ Start it list of cttndidales by Identlfvht , udto hop nit any baniiwagen Ohcrsar on an go trip g y vu etut t afford elther varloty Thtso folks must be l 1, k ellott pilots who have all intense. emotional tvfltingto -stick with It.nndmake porsonalInvestments I I)tvestntettt III rtvla(lon turd that), uhcraft, of tinte and monoy, (2. Pilots whose bnBbI088 depends upon or Is en- Next, personally luvlto your choices to an ftifor'mal hutieed by geue)al aviation and tho iulftityof a maeting. Try totGotheweetfngformoxfmumattett. nearby trlrport, dance (for Ittsta)leo, a breakfast meeting mfght i;e' I 3, A pilot who is Involved In local politics or local bottertittttt it 1011 heotU; State that thepurj)oso of this ~ government who would 110 sympalhotfe to the mootfag in to seek w1viro imd Information. Don't ask ' 17111110, Pon' ally othor cormnltmont, 4. A pilot with a public roiatfons, carffnn))Icatlotts Sand ashortr'omhrdorthrc;t3toflvodaysinadvgneO, or ntturketing background, and call with 'a polito rominder the night before. Pobrorelonthis llot,ask forreoommendallottsfront: Stmtthomoothigbymentioningtheearlterconvc)t'- f, Monibors of (fie Airport Authority. saunas you had with each one, You will soon see a 2. Tho airport munagor, who should certulnly have 0011801118118 for action emerge, nn Interest hr your efforts, ANALYZING EXISTING 08 t The mtjna~er;q bf rho h'f3USOn rho field whnrvlll have a slake III the ahpoi't'a tttttne. POTENTIAL PROBLE1V1$ 4, Ah7h)o_ Sttdlon fnanagers or agonts bf eomnicr- Noty, ask your small group to begin anulyzing the cla! Operators, true Mature of tho airport's problems, ! 6. The Chamber of Cm)nnercr 0:,vautlvo or rhelr I)efinothvsojlroblama,butbearinmindtkatthev're ' person oftheucnnontledevolopnlOUt,eorportltimi ttetalwaysthomostobvlotta,iNhllpthomGstcomnion Or comu)ittao, reasons tllrpofts come mtdor attack revolvo afound f'0rsonnily cvairtct the indlvtduala Oil rho list. Tell I r'etit>fl rtsofaafotyandIdeaprablerns or the dosire Urunt you have tut ftlaa Ihe,v might be httereated Ill. toksdevol real yournirpnrtwell~mimagecl? -Rild be 1)oc (hoult7)reasons. r'thnve 1.1 , P stay i n j 1 l i minnnumstandardsforserviceand appearance? Does • Safet.,yconcertts the nI'portreturn thecommunity Investment through 6. D19Cns9 these topics; contpetftlve IeAses and rents? a Whatdothopeopleinthecoinnuudtyknotvabout Ifso,paitofyoureampaigncanconsistofwell-pub- general aviation? The ah-port? liclzed compromises which defuse your opponents' • What are their present attitudes? arguments and nmke their posltfon seem more ex- • Whatpowevstructuveholdsthekey togovernhig trente, the airport? Identify your opposition. It Is easy to Assume that • What group or opinion leaders effectively Influ- the other side is it uniform alignment of reactionary ence the public? groups, butdefiningtheopposltionisseldom that easy. • flow do community related Ideas flow? Front 1, Dellnetvho"they"reallyare•.,neif;hbors,clected tvhotn? To whom? { • To what extent do authority, facts and emotion i officiah , members of the local power structure, de- affect nttitudes? vclopets, etc, ' 2. List opponents by namo and oceupatlon; search STRUCTURE-THE AVIATION furaltossibleconueetion•kbrexample,Johnboecould COUNCIL be an the board of it bank which could benefit f1'nm Discuss what type of group would be the most " I developing the airport property, effective given your situation, Choosing a structure 3, (lot past the red herrings and glittering for,yonr group is strictly a function of your specific generalitles and to the Central Issues, hmrinstance,In problems, opportunittes, resources and airport size. an unrelated but revealing case, there wits once a ThoreIsn't one ypeofgroupthatworks best. Success- bitter dispute over a proposed river tenter pumping ihlgmulisincludo: volunteorfriendsofthoairportwho plant, Opponents wanted the locals to bclieve that dD a varlcty of work to help maliitaln and clean up a I their water supply and quality would be adversely small airport; safety committees working toward ( affected by the project, lntr7t(h,kheopponetitswere enhancing safety and reducing hazards; anti, com pnrtof a larger coalition opposed to the construction nna ity support committees working to convince of a nuclear power plant which would have reeeived citizons And counter opposition, All three types have cooling water from the pump, proved their value, A ttorclcstcatedof 9•. Find out what your opponents intent) to ac Awolb r1C ofthe labor, snfot fort should Incorporate the coinpllsh, Do they want the whole airport closed or yandpubhcrelatlonseotnmit developed? Do they leant to kill it Inch by Itch? On tees under the umbrella of theSupport group. In that what Issue are they twilling to compromise? Does ease, the organization will become an all-purpose air someone (secretly plannltgto erect Aradiotower)orily council that coordinates the different activities, Con want height restrictfolix removes) or traffic pattern contrate on the "council" )den because a brond-based altered under the banner of safety or noise nbntem©itt? membership can support subgroups concerned with different projects. J , Ifyourairport 18 not racing an Immediate threat, An all, council can be organized for a single airport compare the perennial nrgumenla against airports or it geographical area with several airports, In the listed below with the potential problems the airport litter ease, each rdrportshould have its own group could face and representation on the council. • Prime farm land Is taken out of production • Residential community Is oncroachingonairport ACTIVITIES laud Narrow down the list of possible support group Fear that agenotalaviation airportwillbeeomo activitlos,Airport local 'actiongeoupsparticipate 'inn an air carrier airport wldotllversityfacttvities,only ihnitedby the imag- • Draln on tax dollars Inationand motlvatinnof their membership, Auything * No benefit to the average citizen that promotes or helps an airport; or nvlation 19 open • Luck of airport land-use punning for consideration, Some general and more frequent • Noise complains examplea include; I 1.2 l I SS11 G;N I } i ♦ Political Supimi•t. The reviewing, participation, PARTICIPATION and supporting of airport master planning efforts, Obviously, the pilot eontmunityis the biggest"spec- airport development projects, environmental impact fill interest group," Contact them through fliers, I and' noisenbatenientstudies. Attendmueandpartiel- poster's, pilot nowsletter, etc. But don't be surprised pation and opposing proposed adverse actions; if many refuse to get involved and the most A£lyuoni, C • Safiety. All phases of accident prevention and refuse to donate. DO NOT (iN;T I)I5(bUI;AOha>; safety such as obsteoctiou removal, pavennont repidr, Americans help worthy causes, Many hi each area have vehicularhavards, sigllage; navnids, improved mainte the ability and interest to aid their airport. An action nanee, safety areas, air traffic control (ATC) prose- group shouldbeopentoallwhocanPlay useful parts, dures, eta including individuals tlrom otlicr groups, Members can • Proiuolfon. Providing public relations, speakers include; ' and programs, newspaper wifeles, coininercials, literature, etc., to publieim airport betfopts. Also, • Airport officials and employees ersons now or formed ! supplying volunteer greeters Pall infer motion desks at • P Persons employed in aviation the airports. # Airport tenants; airlines, fixed-base operators,' I +SlreciintEvents. Airport open houses, aft, shows, corporateahcraftowners,autorentalpersonnel, contests, fly-ins, eta ! • Education, h:ncouraging aviation education snit a Airport users including companies and i training. Providing speakers at schools, businessmen, • E'ritetAenoy Pldiming. Partlelpating fir and sup • l'llota, flying clubs, Civil Air Patrol, port for airport emergency plans and drllls for fires, • Covernnnent officials and employees, crashes, and natural disasters. • Chantbers'of Commerce and civic groups. r ( ti 0_Airport l3caattifi'catigrt, Pravidittgvolunteerasnd • National anti local aviation associations. I financial resourcesforafrpor•tbeautiflcatlen,,landfitap • Air Force, Air Guard and othermilitary person- ing, grass cutting, painting, clearing approachon, etc, ool, I • Search and Rescue. Volunteer partloipatlan in • Retired persons and veterans, especially ex- i ! search and rescue operations and In providing re. pilots, sources for Civil Air Patrol (CAP) activities. THE FIRST PUBLIC MEETING STRUCTURE AND BY-LAWS This event presents one of your best opportunities By-laws should provide a president, vice-president, to bringattention andsupportto (hecause, 'Organiiing seevetary, treasurer, and board ofdireotors represout- the first meeting isn't As tricky as it' sounds, but it is Ing the various Interests, An executive council should labor and timeIntensive, Remember, ItIsimperative be empowered to act between board meetings, Stand- that you have a good show of support, Ingandspecial committees, each with achairrnanand 0.9t names from the airport people you originally 4 vice-chairman, will handle needed tasks. If you're contacted for your steering committee (airport man.. ' interested In reviewing sample by-laws, call AOPA. ager, FBbs, station agents, Chamber of Commerce). I,ayoutyourplans, and ask them fot help In financing and publicizing the meeting. GOING PUBLII, )Expand your eontacts to any other airport tenant, Your steering committee now has Its act together and ask for their suppart'and attendance. Approach with alistofConcerns toannounco,pm1blegoalsand the operators of other bosinessea'uffected by the activities to suggest and agtrueturetorecommend. It airport; restaurants, motels, ear renthl agencies, etc can now call A public meeting of allhittsrested parties Ask them tosenil one representative to the meeting. and individuals; This highly publiclad event can Request that they donate refroshments or loud you I present great fanfare And Is a perfect opportunity to working materials like i. podium) or slide prof eetor, state the problem and goals to the, media, The first Also contact appropriate local quasi-governmental pl. meeting is an opportunity to onlistmembers, and it is units Ilke the tourism board and economic development also `a media event, a vows storyl corporation, Ask the leaders of the business 'eonunu r l •;i r+ SFePFN i t , "thgUl41 ; nity to attend. You will gather credibility quickly If forMirlylarge Corporate donations fill 1191111dlmember. those ophllon-leaders appeal, and eapeclally If thoy shift clues, Seek advice front the local Chamber of agree to make a I'ew brief rerltarks, Commerce. Benda formal refiuestto the mayovand othorpublic 2, Send it newsletter ;o your group. Too many figures, They may notshow tit) (forpoisho reasons) Ineelingstaketgnteomuchthnennd6horule ofdtvhuf!- butyouwin either way, When Itoliticlanashoty nptfiev I provldesup~iort Whin tho.Vdon't,they'roconspicllous ingattendince(three'VwUIngorganNed"meetings is by their absellcel By all means, try working through aboutallmi~our go a Iq dwilidl wtilgivetilepercep• political nel4vorks to gain their attendance, but don't lion Thal yciurgrottl) fs chvbulling, be overly concerned If they don't conic, & IFInd0champion, Fvevy group needs A dedicated 1 Serve coffee and refreshments, Contact the AOPA person WITH THE TIME AND APILITY.to cham- SpeakersBureau Coordinator far it short audio-visual plan its causo. That hldlvklual must be able to Make presentnlion on the value of general aviation and the group n personal chalion o nmke communit airports, g , y presentalfons and genevidly be nynllablm interest i f Make store thenledla is (hovel (see Communications 111gly, malty exec) loan"champlous"arwVbevettpilotsl 1 and Yolitical Action for Aviation and Ai InKsh Retired executives make excellent chami otns, You The lint meeting should have a short a'gonda en• night consider offering r that 1 ailing you to got aequaiuted with other peoplee ttiho t,m I l caliber of individual a may have anintet'matlllhelpingyourafrport„Ywh tainerm'tayectenses,Y:!,representative4nesn't also be silo to make a renliatic assessment of the heed to be flashy or dynamitic, but should possess potentia) forvaluableassistancemitheparkofotherp, fntegrlty and the ability to communicate, 9, Conveners blue.rtbbonpan+,+) ofnon-pflntcoNlnnu~ l r' + SIIGGESTM.) AGENDA pity leaders to serve 8.4 it vallddting eom:ltittee, This l L Present the a dsthtg or potential problem and committee will serveas:lsoundingIS wdohticreA l•' tho steering committee's Allings Aak pror l• Its builder, ltuvill question and later vs1lklNt© your Wont ntandees to make brief statemcuts,'Aslc statistics anti arguments supporthlq the airport, An for,ophl nd e by one s letting eveief lit speak who existing 1110010, or "standing" city' governmenf wishes to, eomntittoo would be ai oeellentchoite, Italia dpcai't F I ! 2, Get additional Ideas and suggoatlons for steps alrmady'existr request that one be;organi ed lCwill that could be taken to Improve ooit,Y quickly find holes ln,yourlo (im, ]tit°illaaktlie_gneatlons relations, Get volmnteom1be speclficcomra ttees. the taxpayanstvlh ask and t~le media will be inter'cIsted 3. Gat, now ideas for activities In their judgments, This valldating conunitteo also twill d. act aSign-up llsttoCalled vinmesnndKIrenses give your efforts all aura ofaccoptauce, for future mailings, 6, .Set a dato and time for the next mcelblg, COALI'rIONS FOLLOWING UP Nowyouareready tobegin btlildingae6alldotuwith Your next publicmeotingthonbecomesthefollow. k"1'°tlpywho call help youdevelop clout, Attpoitntan• up where your steering committee presents a formal agevs toil us, almost without exception, that support program, recammmncls by-laws and vommfttee nsslgn- groups are most successlltl thou they build it strong rne, suggest a cites structure; etc. Sornethnes the coalition withthebuslnesaandprofessione'lcommunl-' mennberahlp is ready to vote theft acceptance vigil ty, Same tips; away. Often you will need to schedule one more • Establish visibility by approaching, prmllenting 1 nteethngtoholdit ormnloloctionandtakocavoofother your Ideas and Oven joining organizatiotls that detalls, provide it vehicle for fin ormutiotf and uxposu la, • Write a position ptgter and polies statement, A ~J'-{I 'f S o Have a simple logo deelgrled mid ualit let terhead printed. q y 1. Dues assessment depends entirely on the local • t'roduce business cards for group leadoff's, situation, IN ngoodIdentobeglnwith ahlgeampFdgn • IfyouWall largeeffovtmlderwuAAjdanextra 1.4 111 M ' n+a:;vss~1 111777 : 1 r , 1 i i telephone line soulal here, And put ea allswerhtg also good sotwns of hlformation. Various "Sunahhtc" rmrchine al it to fake niessuges, statutes will allow You to attend and gathol- biterma- • Never go to 71 meeting with it hat in hand, be tion, Take notes, confident, ilot Cechy. A great eource of Inforluatfm) Is the lo'cirl FAA • tilaintain a businessllkeand professiomll epln,ouclt Airport District Office at Regional Office. nl all times, 'fhe nowspaper "morgue" often can provide soma • list! dlSCn991011, hot col frontation, 1111(t leavo Llteresttrg tidbits Ask for the rc•finence flier I youl:solf a graceful way out, Persounl Ilitervin's lvitb partielpants In nirpor't- F • Speak from fact not emotion. related decisions eat) be Illuminating, always go iu • Nevervoltrnlersnorehlfbrtnatimtthan,feces- pall's and(Ake notes. Remember, followitgailavenues, snry, rep iu d less of hots tm1111portont they seom, ik essential it • Keep thedtscumlonrevolvirlgalonndtilebeefit to the prncass ~1'henevar possible, cultivate "Inside the nfr-port provides, coniitets Andrewilyd(hentwfthabsnhttaconfirlcntfal- • heave yourself a g1'acebtl Way out if tut on the ity. Those rela(tonshlps take tinlo but Choy can also I ill) you to contacts and upeomhlg cleclsions, ` spot-'The BI and has ducted me . of I'll present it to the Board," etc, Now that you'ro organlred, yotl4e'ready to take I your fight to' o the public`nnd political arenas, } SPADEWORK THE TRUTH ABOUT I Althbngho'aryai)gtortprobh~InisdisEfnet,depaiid- ' ~ ing on local conditions, there Is some "spadework" to 0ANIATII7NS. AND do Gather AGENCIES Gather rill legal doctunents that tot tail to the when fin airport Is In trouble, 1 the tcindoney htto all part, and IfltaCaN~3at y, 1111-0 a law firm, Perhaps 111,0111 till'll t0 va1'10rrs oviatiert orgAnizatiollsand ageuelok for otiowo of town if local conditions suggest that to be help. The eolt(hard truth'Is that, lrt most epees, Choy R prudent Cotnlse, to reyio>v ihem, P'hld out: can only, clo so much, 'rho problem is 10601 And ohi,V • Where the alvport Innd dole from origiaidly, eterminew You, find w al'hat nten.001 iss the local community eau Pedevitl surpllw property? d the Taal issuesare, A0i5A will P1,0610 • When aurf wh,v did It hoc.'onteand ah•}tor(4 aElie ll t}toatlvic0andnsststaneahumarrl,yposslblethroui;h • If there hire deed restrictioly. Wive, WEtn Det)lu'tntenf andyotur Regional ftepreson ! • What xorlinglitwsarefit effect dealing g wlthhelght nationtl)abtfttticthaorth nsgis aceAeprt'sallpro va', j ! andrveownes7 calltot, ForlhessftaneaQI'AcnlSrbvida call 1.rotarv even sons • What contraetual obligations ea~iRt with state, 'flier F<'AA, Ut)'C, etc.'? c, are even soma advantages to riot receiving ' outside help. When forced to fall back on yotit' Own 11080(n'ces, you are forcers to build strong loeul sappoll, SOURCES OF INFORMATION ttel)ol't Your t1'ellbI0A to the. 1''AA Airport DfAvi t The Prudom of hlformation Act entitle, )-oil to Of~iceorAh'portsUivlsi6riofthelfe Tonal Office, but ahoy documents produced at taxpas~ev expense slier dou't r~xpect miracles, They ena{l take sides III Iltcal' Its city budgots, Iettere, memos, reports, eontrac(s, )Oltichl Issues, You may have it problem e6nvb)dI)g hrvoloes, e01181tltant's fees, and reports. them that the problem is serioul+. You may lie in a 'heclty clerk' ofticeisefteilagoidlnirtr ofihforrnn better' Ix)sillon If it sm'phis property agreement or tlon, They keep it record of just lrbout everything, grave obligatfon is fn offedt butfor the mostpart, try meotingsreigarding(fie "Irporlo11fa'+umportnlloll or tod0alwlththontanatthetopandrii>tifyhlmofyour yomtg,' even by obscure eommitteos or gr0IIp8, are problem. i 11~ 1) i Dui?f a4r;i .n..,ye , 4.. 1 a~ I ~~rpo~•ts~ Good • Nei~;~~ors ~o :~I~v~ Ar! , P j ~ I i~ tp t ~r i~ " + 1 I ~ ' f »i Ar+ ,iS~ ~~r 1 r~ i~ ~'j' ilr ~w w {`+i ``we ltl r n ~l WT 4 T ~ ~ T' 1 j .gyp f i i 1 I I } AIRPORTS ARE FOR PEOPLE WHO tight tires, protect our crop.',, search for orcrpv, and DON'T FLY work for business and Ind -IIv l iowctmanairpovtbe forpeople,whodowtny?13y SAVING LBIBS rrentfn robs and wealth s Aflerall, eneral ovi i Isn't bJ , titang lies hel>ut o g nvanspo AtIon,d to cnrmcc providing 3 the lows of the land, lowering the cost of fot personal and business tt nns,ot'tation; l'e11 " f and 1 . daps its sea tingcauntless othei'llee<►s some you've plobnbly most dra vatic role Is that of saving lives, General never even thought of, And while airports obviousl avlatioit alrer'a11 and skilled 1 illotsfly.'yin flying 1 y 6 fro in general serve pilots and all,plane passolget•s, what anah'port aviation airports are the bacltbone of till- ambulance, ! does best. Is serve people who don't fly, search and rescue, emergoncy responso, and human l i Aliairpolt, regar(flessofilssfww it. theaccesapohit organ transplant progronts lint loll n'u10, to can' nntiou's major mode of transportation, An There arc mere than 100 emergency medical pro- l airport selves the same basic purpose as the river grams lttilfzfhg nearly 200 resello alvertift across the harbors of a century ago; as the train depot of a country. Since 1072, ah'bourerescueunits havotraris• t I generation ag);asvoiarchlvetvayaualgtu'agedotoday; ported more thin 300,000 seriously fl) or critically ! 111111, as a :apace stadol will In the neXt century. Injured peisons"to hospitals and shoekltraunta An airport ks a vital pare of the local economy, In facilities, many comtaunities, the ah-port is also the location of General aviation aircraft also transport the blood nn inchistrial park orbusinesscontev. Afrpo'tsrepro- and donated human organs thattrlake medical miracles Sent a sipillwltht II1VBStmellt, 119Ua11V of public funds hasaible. Porinstance, sllrgeonshave only4 troursto because their ch'cle of beneficiaries tar excoeds the transplant a healthy heart and only 12 hours to give number of persons who call be chargeddlreetly for at htunaa livertosomeone it need. There nreMlorgan theh' use. friulsphtnt centers fn the Craned States, General 1y All-polls and related aviation activities playa vital aviation nerves each One of them. General nvfotlon roio In tho health of tl u aatfon'seeoninny by employing aircraft call spoed precious gifts of life to skilled more than one-half tnlllion people just at the 500 Surgeons and gratotul patlc"nts, airports served by'schedulecl all, carriers. Salaries of Those ail'Crttft must be hallgarcd, mafnlained, ! 1 these employees alone top $$G billion,' By so`ving the fueled, nncl Jnspeetud'somewlrere-usually an easily needs of 400 million passengers annually, these acceased general aviation airport, I £ttcilitlcs untitlostfonably create wealth; ENPORGING LAWS General aviation also provides new (limelelona )it GENERAL AVIATION AIRPORTS- 1nw onfoleeiiient, More than' GOU agencies ,nationwide AN AMERICAN RESOURCE Ilsealreraflto patrol thestreety,provide sit Iwo Ilia lice, ` Sit, theaehedulerlall- carrloraflervoonlyaboutfi00 11J1prollend suspects, and provide a presence that f ! of the 12,700 airports III ails cowntry. Tn fact, air deters erinle. City, county, state, and rodeval law carriers concentrate more au tntry li fact, of call enforcement pilots fly nearly I ntlllion hours cach,year their flights atjUSt60loontionnandabouthalfoftheir rund t work. M and connnmrities safer places in winch to live t flights at only 20. , Onlygenot'aittvlttUonaovesa) lot'Amrcta'snirporls 'rho skilled pilots and tough machines (if general Lj over plus oven OOOseationc r eesancf In3 loll', aria d0itIoilaide takeonthediffletilt0i]doftoIIdangerous genoml aviation, flying more than 210,M aircrtaft, fooofE,eatchfutdres4ui~, Hwulretlsoflivesttrosaved tfiyt provides a total ,ah'traiispoiltatlou notwork by oaah,vearbythe fn(IM(l tnlandoftenunsungheroism connoetingthe entire population with the alrearalers' of pilots flying front otu' general avlatiol airports; 4,600 oirliuot,s, By serving the; needs of 180 million Gonetal aviation also Is a working Industry, The passengers, general Aviation alrpo'ts 11180 Create broad spectrum of general aviation aircraft provides wealth, a utility unhiatchod by any other type of machinery.' What's more, general aviation flies more hours, I,OWr'RIN(I Pb01) COSTS more tulles and hauls'mo'o cargo than do the air kbrinstanco,gelleralaviation lotvorsthecoatoffcod carriers. And, lot's notforgottlieseafrpoilsarohome by being au active partner in the peoduetlon of food w bases for aircraft that save lives, enforce our laws, mien fiber.'rhe FAA estimates that the agrlculturnl i~ 2.1 i kMJP<<%If;! Y , ' ~r^YAlk, far A nn b T artationcomntunityflfea2nlilllot) leowsalll111,10vwit I I safety w• based ou fleet of 10,000 the contention that the airport 1 ,000 aircraft, 'I'l1o United Statea Depart- ryas, or wou]d be, it threat tot lle$afetyof thosetvhu anent of Agriculture estimates that aerial npikealfon Ilved or worked In the vIetalty of (Ile airhol•t's-Inca- isreslronsiblefartheplrotectigtioflopercent-approx- ton-ldr'Intl es would el'nsh into houses, schools, irately $18..5 billion worth-of the gross value of all ah0p111tng centers, office buildings, etc., eta Now real I food and fiber gnroun In tit(, U,S, lI SERVING lx1)J17S has this threat been? What is the evidence of Airplanes actually colliding with residences, schools, and workin I Because of its flexibility, general avfaton also Is tile places? g most effective means or supplying renote areas; Tile I'ollotvhig lnformntion presents the results of n patrolling power lilies to prevent, eloct•Icai outages; study made to provide some nns+vois based `on the searching for oil, hnturaJ gas, uranimn, and other a ~ ttccidea,rectode.~pertenon vlationfrom sources of onorgy while 11180 Inspeothtg petroloum 1976 tnrough t<J85.'Che litimlta tions ex oxprasaed in the pipe111108 to prevent shortages of energy products, preceding sentence should not be overlooked. This 1 r 'c'hose hard-working aircraft are flown almost exeha stud,,yhresontstile gehm•alavlatfonrecord. lttlbesnnot l j (I sively,from rui4il general aviation airports, coverslmilaraceldentsrelated tonirearrievor Military i Gerleraia011(lonaholsthe primary memsoftrans- ah"eraft apor•ations. Therefore it is not it ferringflnandillinstrumentsand bankeltecksbetveen recol'd,'Howevan', since gene•t11 aviation a cot nts for fecleral reserve deposntorlos; tracking clift arrgoved more than 90% of the pilots, aircraft, airports, and species and managing America's preecous wildlife; over8500ftheniveraff.operations, Itcovorsaniajor reliorting daily NOW and 0afflc eofuiitiona; fighting part of the record. I forest fires and reforesting burner) or cloavcut sreas; Gclielalay111tian"IsatermoncomraAsingaNyla- antlavenadvelfishnl;wfthbnnnersalldblimps. Thoo tionactivity oxcloptthat of the ah'linc8and thoinilllary, thousands of alrctat't, cienenstrate the utility of tine It includes not only buslmms and rec eatfo6td flying ! general aviation airport network bill a lot of otltor flylltg 118'well 1110vucti6n Bull i CHMATINGJOBS trahling(even£artholtillino),airtaxi aelaiapjillca= J General aviation also Is it sotuco of Jobs While the lion for'ag7icultui~e and forestry, norlal mapping and Industry Is composed 11108tH' of small, hldopoudent photography, aerial fire control operations; ah'craft bu8h6ses, the sum of these bus41e8Ses is pearl f I 200,000nnen and women workinb P 5 testing nncl detnonstr'atfon, highway traftlc a<IVisory h to ln•otidete andp andpholicellying,pn'Verendl?ipohnepl:trol,nhshunas, ~ se'vieco and benefits of general aviation , . not to and shniial, notivitdos aro examples, General aviation montiotl tileairMnnes, onghtos and avionles needed to flyingmxy be cormnercEltl arnoncorntnercial ht nia(ure. keep the fleet @ying. Since the end of World Will, 11, more than 375,000 AN OVERVIEW , general aviation aircraft have rolled off the general fletween 1976 and 10851 according to PAA and aviation assomhly line. Fitty-file thousand of those National Transportation !iafety Board (NTS13) data, aircraft, worth over $6 billion, have been exhorted ;theneworc?.GBgoneralaviatioabulidhigundrealdonce nouncitheglobe,Where wore these ah'crlift firytlest (13&11):icelclerrts,oran averageoflesstbgn2Gayear, flown and later refined throllgh thousands of test- 1'e th fllghts? General aviation oh-ports, of coursel ttltalitaly, an eith18% (46) these oceldents ere)-Aboard of the ah•ci•aftorairc aft orihhuabutlildindin r n g/re• aidence on the ground. Ail additlonal2l%(M) of these THE FACTS ABOUT AIRPORT resulted din a sorlotis Injury to porsons bl the airepa£t i SAFETY and/or oil tile ground. The remainder of the A&Il i Inreeeiltyoans, opJno~itlentunowuii~lnortdevaioln, necidente, almost 61/0, re8ulted In minor h~uries or front, expa»sion of existing t~IrporKS Alnci continued Ions, On ave'aga, oily shout 10 general aylntibn fi$t [t ' Operation ofairportsconvetilentlyiocatedwithin or aeoidellisnyearresilltlnaseripuslnJurylutdlortleath close to urban arena has grown markedly, to lndividlial8eithorinthe ah'0011orihsboilding/re. Most often, the opposition was basod on objections silence on the. ground. r to ah•erpttnoise or fears Yegarding safoty--anclquite Over tile 10-yeancoriod,Mulled ,(millseuenrler e)-al 111, the noise generated the fear. The concern for numliorr B(N? accciclents involved Jidalillea on late l2 VIA "WW" t r ..map: t i l 1 I f1rottttd (Soo Table # 1). An Nddlfional five accidents Dili-lug 11,185, geneii aviation, accovd1iig to the resulted in serious Injuries to indivkluals oil tdle FAA, conducted more thiat 4413 intllion departures, nuud, (t t h tF,erar C slightly , 15r .i 1 lfl/It1J orate !hula otte Jrr+tterrrl ofF Flmosll6takcloffsfot eteFyhouF tloun111sutr 1,tlils oviallonaccidetrtayear- resulrsiufotalityoescF-ions methodology, gent'ralaviation condueledmore ihin lujrtr71 to persons in a Lrtihlix7 or rexidcnre oil the 600 million depnrtueem, between 1976 and 086, 1/routrd, Considering that only 12 of these esltmateil 500 rill in trll, oil/// nitre indioldnnls bclrrreeu 106 curt! tnlillon departures resulted In a fatality or`serlous I 1986 wer'ekilledrrlrenadeneralaviationairclrq/ 'yoll" IFtjury to persons In a building or regideneG on the on llicLutlrlinporresidcrrcein whiehthey ruer,clocaled, ground, this is it pretty Impressive safety statistle, To; put things ht porspoctive, during 1986 alone, To state It positively, 99,999998%of all getleral move than?,jfCopedostrlFnFSworehilledb fllotoi-W5 FFl'IAt10n (1CpNrtpreB d0 FlQt YpsnR In IF fatality or 1 on lbo highways, more than 1,100 peoplo lost tlielr serious injury to individuals in a building or resi- liven in boating accidei ts> and more than 900 wore dence`In the ground. killed 10111; rid Ingo Ft bicycles. In 1981, 11;800 people For additional airport and aviation otatisticol infor- wore killed in falls, 4,800 by fires, and 1,800 by fire- mationcall A0PANndrequestthebooklet "Ali-ports. I arms, Gootl Neighbors to !lave." I TABLE 1 GENERAL AVIATION BUILDING AND RESIDENCE . q (B&E.) ACCIDENTS INVOLVING INJURIES ON`THE' GROUND ~ 1976-1985 (p) 1 Total H&l3 Accidents Involving Persons on the (lrotntd 0.A. llhtor! ludo Fatal berlous Alone ! Year Accfntx „oral i 1970 81 0 0 1 1 1077 8, 1 2 1 1 4 1978 27 * 1 1 2 q 1979 27 1 0 2 3 1980 20 * 1 1 -1; ti 1981 23 0 0 1. 1 1082 31 0 1 1 2 li?88 01 1 0 0 1 f 1994 18 + 1 0 1 2 1986 10 + 0 1 0 , 1 'I'0'i'A 1, - 268 7 24 b 12 AVN,RAQE 26,6 o,7 0.6 112 1,3 RAT1v;" 0,077 * 0.002 01001 0.W4 0,007 1 i 1r I r.. t i {+.i *Per 100,600 hours flown (total hout;s flown 1976n1986, 334,030 million) 2.3 I r, p [tYRbl t IWiU nr~ f~ [31 1J 7777 I THE FACTS ABOUT AIRPORT NOISE to eaehhldivldual'sresponseto noisoistovfeteAirport, Thedrone of ;I It nlrplaneoverherid cony be mtislc ie noise its a system of Integral parts Including, but not j your eats, but ful- rho slumbering nonflyer next door limited to, the following; It can be its gratbiguslbegleeful bandofh-ashcollec• • nature and Intenmity (ors seeking to finish a day's work betwoon band (la, m, • lutmbei'mnl fleet ink o£iliveraft using tile:ah'port As cities and subur'b' have spread, airports and ♦ distribution of operations resldonces havebeeotno incireashtgly wedged together. • tittle of day f'hefactthat"theohport,washerefirst" prosentsan * tnctlacent land uses (compatible vs, non•compati. tutconvineingarguntettttoltonteowlier'sandapartInent blo) dwellers who have establlshed their homes it tittle off • bnekgrouttd or amblent noise levels Ili n(Jacent tlie do. pattureemdofarumvtry Naybethel~knowtlie residential communities; j aigrort. wits then c, and felt It would be no problem. Mach one of these factors plays it major role in the Others atduired housing ignorant of the nearby airo definition of the overall aliport noise impact., reld Most , people cr1u1 live stall airplane noise-portico- noise; however, the avladall hidustvy uses foul, basic I methodologies to specifically describe Aircraft noise, airport. T110ee sounds ate less obnoxious thafi the L d13A f eacol>hollY of trucks ei ens, construction sites, and E l A-Weighted sound level (using a decibel base) nuntorcyclcslhulonoconfronlsa+afltitigcloumastreet' which diseriminates against lower frequencies I I'iutfor'sotopeople the Intrusion ofairplane wilinds HIM I'ding to a relatlonship approximating the Into their home, particularly late lit ]light, is it source auditory sensitivity of the human ear, 0fI'rhallon thntbecom0s mngnlfied beenuee all planes 2. MINclf3 I I r~ nrecousifloolrs, unfamillarand pereejvedbysoniers ci'fectlvo porcolved nolso levels measured in unnecrsstu'y declhels, which provides a subjeetlveassessment In sonde cases, too, people rttay transfer 11 subcon " „ of the humanperceplionofthc nitlsinoss of the scions fear of nut ah'pf uue crash It their neighborhood hito anxiety over the plane's noise al reraft. Thoso who are fiadin r aircirift sounds distasteful blivebeenmottntingsm misinglyeffeeih+efightstogot single overt level measures the preeise dBA of fit the. eom'eo of thou tl'ustration Theh' efforts are one activity and considers duration and fee. loading to bona on jet flights at some airports, night queney The noise produced by an ladlvldual closings of hands, And legal restrictions all flight itneil9tll' amonsute(1 h1 0v0rQl Sl!iii.hLtake-off0rlandiuglsusually training. 4•. Ldu/CNJ[,'L The h'AA has sal noise tiInndiwds forniachmes that Day-Night, average sound level defines the fly, and 1111 used s of the Irh'spaee agree that 110180 average A•Wolghted sound level dur•Itg a 24• stantlartiq or plantations should be applied uniformly hourporiodwith apeltaltyaplilfodto nighttime lhrouglneut the cbtmtPy• Moat pilots would nrgnm?, too, sound levels tend is applicable to the measure- thatmt,viioiseslandardssethtftcommunityshoulobe mofitofallcontinuuitynofsasoth'ces,TheCNF.L I, Itpplledequaliy amt fairly to all noise sources-mot Just value is used Yxcluslvely in California arll In- Airplanes, ']'his s0rtlon of the packet provides information eludes a ponalty for evening and nighttime operatlom lAn/M81, values are used to de- about airerafh moke levels And compares aireraft noise y to other evetytlay noise s0m4'c o, t slop ttofsec0ntours, Typically, Ldn andCNl!,L values are moaAUred Ili l nerements of fidRA with j MUM being fi signiflenat, 65Ldil and greater DESCRIPTION OF NOISE behng termed significant exposure. Ldn or Noise 18, Vol.), simply, unwanted sound at, any sound CNKL 06 is used to Identify compatible and E which Is undesirable because It htterfei'esNvithnormal men-compatible land uses as residentialdevelop• speech And hem'lfng or is intonse mil annoying, The Wilt III areas located within 65 or greater are f best way to dezerlbe 110180 uud the problems relating generally Incompatible, 2.4 r 13WWdf7 A sr.wvJ wy~ SOUND LEVEL COMPARISONS i' dB Threshold of pain , 140 - `'w)t r~ _ 7 130 ~C v Hook group I fr 1r`r 1 r60 h El~otronle siren e t : 110• f + K. 100--~ Pnrrumatlo Ott! t ousinesslei& ~ Heavy truek j NN{1 u ~ . r t tti~'r"' Awreye slreet lreMle Ij e r -.70 Pistan•Poweredsingl, -60 OonwrfAtlonsl s •aoh ~ ' ■uslneeseNlde. -50ti. , bpary 4.~ .ali.=~. ~ Llring roots f 20 Ak -Y -10 j i ••0 Threshold of hearing E 2-5 ,Er ate; Wsw?.gx I t f 1 t SOUND LEVEL COMPARISONS The following tables depict the decibel It)yels pro- The preceding lihlatratlon depicts sound level corn- duced by variousJirapeller driven and jet,aireraft; By parison frornabaolutequEettothethresholdofltafu• comparing the noise levels lndleattd lbf, particular j These nolme levels are otlcottntecl In the average en ttir'craFt to tho "noise thertnumelur," one can clearly I vh•onment on a daily basis, seewheregelteralaviationniveraftf tIntotileoverall noise picture. Table f, ~1 TYPICAL; ESTIMATED NOISE LEVELS FOR SELECTED AIRCRAFT blanufaciurcr, - bcsignrrllou IAA ; _u~ Takeoff f aoding TurhoJcl /l'ur7infan Cal egirry flyeing 747d00 IlrfNaf, Aerorpace Im.8 Ctrnada 113126.800 77,8 106 3 1 Cu a challenger 88.1 00.4 80,4 atatlon 1 l Citation 11 G7,s 77,7 60.6 Clation111 703 j concortle Concorde 70.8 70.0 l Isaramdll3re~nret b'nleonbo 122.0 10f1•fi Gates Learjel 70,; 82,0 ii 1,ear26f' 70,7 I Leal-35A 71.0 88.2 Lcar65 82 2 f GulfetrcamAmorltaii Gilt N/A SLG Alusubishl M.0 82.6 f Snbrellncr Diamond IA 71,11 Sabre 76A 77.2 'CurhoprupUlogory 77,7 81.7 Aeroapnlinlc/Aorllnlia neuchcr'tfl kra AT1t..12 PEOR/M NIA NIA pcr XIngAir.wo 78A 74. I lhitlehAinroapuce Jtl 638 7 7 8 78 JelxU eani 31 ' 034 74.7 Cuxana 9uf„-rKingAlr-300 delfav€I[grtd OilI.Conqueat If 010 78. 76 DI(C.tl ,U .6- IIHC-8'Itpint7th'r NIA NIA J mbraer MIC•7•Dash7 _ 67,0 78,0 HNIII110 flnndlurnnlo G9'U 0 flranilln 71,1 70 0 F'atmhOdSu'epringon UeallIn C NIA NIA A10101herIII 00,6 78.0 h'okker U0.2 1'1.27 76.6 F-28 70..2 iA Mllsablehl AlargrllaOf(J213,m) 7U2 NrA l?1 er Solitaire (NI112f3.40) 00 0 70.0 (14Sh)erla CiteyennethA•4'2) .D' 70.0 Sherpa S D3.30 70, 3 17 l 7112 X0,1 SD3.80 07,41 80.1 2.6 `iT~4z~Fdt"?FI?tl' •ra•, . WON y 41. re la ny f i dHA llaTill fnCEwer nc,igratlun Ir,kcuff I,anrlmg geclprucal Ing EngInc CategoYy ncechcraA nannt(nEM) t:iA ^2.1 1l0114117,(nI ;S0) riLO 02 nuke rRi,U 80.0 n,rdIusw(nl ru) 62,U 71,0 noAnnca CnF,hria H 10) bill) 60.0 necathttnl(IiI,30) U.1) 62.0 1'ilch,g(13 01.0 Ccaslln Codurion(('210) 113.0 M.0 - 1 Cc+snx110(CId01 I Ccasn.r IGOICliiO) n0.0 b0.0 c essna 162IC162) 1&5 0 MIX ` (r6ehn170 d8.0 010 (u,;+riIT 310(C,.110) 66,0 74,7 fr _ cemmu 101(0101) 67.0 T1.0 1 Comila I H (114) 07.0 78.0 k Skylhalck(C172) (31,0 62.0 i I Skylnuc(CIN2) 00.0 60.0 Skynrmle (C' 33A) 70.0 740 Chrrmman 01ceteh.9'Iger(AAS) NiA N/A r~ Clingar(OA71 MA N/A Trnekbl U1811) N/A NM (Siwlrrey ItuAWOW10) W.0 0 ,e Alark2001020) 05.0 62.0 , 1'lper Azlec(I'AE71 IG4.0 41.0 Chmrokco(T'Atd) 60.0 0 i j II Arr'mtihAl(Ol 03:0 62.0 I' i Luuce)S;uatug,u CherokeoSir(PiM) 0f,o 111,0 cuh(YA2) 61.0 M.7 Som6)ole (111 VI 42.0 71.0 1 SurcenlPASAA 01,0 70,4 , , , Tomahawk lPAU) TrlpmcwColtWAN) 51.0 OU Nnvi(1u(PABI) 62.8 72.8 Ch1c(EUn(1,ASb:i60) 70.0 7d,0 hl<elaee(Ih131P•SGO) 0.'1;0 74.0 Clreycnne 70.:1 77.1 FAA NOISE POLICIES gent upon acoeporativoworking relationdhlpbotween The FAA's n14?Inu Is the (ievelopn)unGaud mliin the Airport spondov, loam govGrnment,'Iidcrd of the t(utceof Adafe,cffielent, AndOm4ronmentally compat- airport, And the a(1Jttcent community. Witheut this ibloairtransportationsystem. Theatl'craltnolselssu , vital relationship, (1116 alrport 11014o problem romaiwi IsAmaiorfnctorIntile Successofthis ntlsslon;therofohe JuSt that--•)1 problem, To this on(I, the h'AA has to to for this 3 8 theF'AA must respond to Inclnatry In threo basic at-OAS; developed gtlhlolined Aid 'egulAtloIt I, control of air traffic into And otit of Airports, CoopaRtiveeffort I61leattheSame tlmeostAbllsbing 2. control ofnofsoatthasaitrcewthoaircraftitsolf, ndyytolvta polfcvn(idresaingtile ISkleofcunt.rohh,lg and llolso, A fewofthhinajor F'AA rogulatload And Advis; 3, toehnlcnl And financial asslstaace to Airpol.t ory cireulln's filelude the f011olving doetlmontS) sponsors. 1; Federal AviAtion Regulations, Part 150, "Apt- ' '1 I'hoauacossofanyatrportnofseprogcamiscont{n< port Noise compatibility PlAnning" ' 2.7 ft;lfal] t.TkTj:fl' i ; ~ w r1 l Lstablished 1111983, this FAR hmplententsg,itle (i. Advisory Girclllar Ol•36C loftheAirport 5afetyandNolseAbatemelitAct "Viulal Flight Rules (VFR) Near Noise-Sensi• of 1f17B by establishing regtdatlots for airport five Areas" (t Rules i operator, tvho elect to develop an ab•pert uoiae compatibility plan, 7. Feder (dAVhttioll Regulatimts, Part 86, speeliies 2, Advisory Clrculal• 160/5020.1 l "Noise G'rnrtr8 attd Cornpntibllity J'talmJng for d muriaxdngmuni app noise roach, lev0itakes for Il tilduralbo jet ongthet~u airernnft Airports (1988). tvay . j I 3, Advisory Cit•cillar 36-ID Sideline, j "Noisel,evelefgrU,S. CertiPeatedllnc,Foreign 8. Advlso;v CLculnr 1F0/60b0-6 j j Aircraft" (1985) "Airport Land Use Compatibility Planilin 'I; Advisory CErctllal' 36-3G (1977) g l "Blsthnated Aliplane Noise Levels In A-We]gh- The objectives of, ettell of the above documents are tedDeeibels"(3-27.8(1) toredpcoandPreventmon•cempatlbleland u:tesalottnd 6• Advisory Circular 86.4A airpgi•ts,establttih "Noise standardizerimethods 0fniearu:Iny dune19 ticalEOtt Test .utd Analysis. Proce- arrorpft n0lse amd Provide sl>ecipe gul(Iplines to s" (108686) eyahtate laird use compatibility, i f r l , I I F ~1 is • i LJ j l r. f 2.8 F 14 What's Your Airport Worth? y i r- : jug. _ pal - r j II i f mss! t. I t' \ i w t . y y es4..rM..rl hriin3 4 GENERAL AVIATION AIRPORTS annually contribntc $105 million in local lazes; PAYING THEIR WAY • Aviation facilities attract nc%y indush',v to the To prove the point that general aviation airports Commonwealth, and, provide ecommn le benefits, cogsidor lhefindingsof two • NJ any vi.9itoraavrn,Ingbv air petd abeut$70per new studies. In one, the FAA acknowledgey that a day in this geographical area, typiealgenealavlatlona(rpo'twith l00basedaireraft Theconsuhanlsalsontadeiuiastound(ugannounce• and no commercial servlee saves time and reduces meat coneorning the expenditure of over $28 million travel costsof those who use that alrpoli overthe next spent oil airport capital improvements "Ah-port best transportation altornative, 1n dollar torms, that construction projects are particularly beneficial be- I transportation benefitatoneisesthntitedby the FAA cinlse(loll itsAllen I, bystateandloealgovermnentsare to be more than $1 million annually, highly loyeragetl with federal and prjvato Hinds. The As one" ' mr-ans, of comparison, consider another multiplier effects of golstruetlol spending are espe- r` Idcomprehenslve<unaiys(sofairport ciallystrong because each dollat'spenton construction 1 -goodohldollarbenenttoaconlnitl- generates nn additional $2 In economic activity, To- t fcular study was completed by an gether these two factors mean that, airport develop- l Indep, ditertintionalconsultingtirmfm- the mentprojects produce all Impact on the State's ecol- t Common, with of Virginia, omythatismoeethateMimes tkeawounteontribided "Phc.ro 61 b 80 public-use airpb is ht Virginia, fewer bV brittle arill local f otds." i f than thenational averageofllOperstate;Admil.tedly Onoofthemostilitpoltantaspects'ofthestudywas Virginia has twoint0rnatlotal alrp6rts, but tho narnber that of general avlation's impact. Of course the e - ofactivealreraftinthestatei3onlyslightlylessthan nomie Impacts associated with goneral aviation air- the national averagemarothOesthnaledhourstlown portsvaried.Thebusiest Lotlsburg,generates nenrly lathe Commonwealth. Therefore, it'sfairlocow.palr $28 million poll year in economic aetivlty,.kiut, even VlrUirtta'sttirjlo>tsntrdrtsdtuerseecoatonrUluillathosc thesmaUstgemeralavtajlonahriodscontribute me-re I of Otter slates, than $100,000 annually to the economy. The point Is The study clearly shows [hat' "Virginia's 80 public- that Vlrlghiia's vveraoo 11c»eral'aviolion tirpo>l has f use airports allow then State's biwiness community to only; belsedairrrgl2bldcotlvibntea$1.Onil4o?iI rr tptin11di atehf national find inlerliational markets, and year rra ecoltorltk actiuituo niosl,OtOtieh,I's •stiont public and private funds Invested In the Common- locally, Total payroll attribtttoblo to the average wealth'sairpo'ts(tit itnalltyproduce eeonDmicrettirrrs genera) aviation airpot Is over $100,000,' i uihich,/ar exceed the arnortnts chant to operate and ut!<irttairt those [ntezestlogly, even airports Mth less Ghan 10,000 dutabtithose lnfonatfottivasthetl;S;C7tap rt operatlotsiyearprodilcedeconoraichnpact exceeding meat efConinlt rte's Regional Inlntt OutputDepart,t. the anlonmt of money nocessarv to operate and main. System (I$fM5 11) which admitr;ediy doesnot otcom- taro the facility. I pass ALI, economic benefits, The study also used a Enough of the facts and figuresi lVhnt cap be very conservative dollar multipliel' of 2,8. hlally learned from this Information? It Is clear that if experts belim'e that it nlultipiic,r of 4 of, even 5 is `'1='glrtia's getter al avl&tiol airports gelrerato these realistie. significant economic benet5ts, it can reasonably be r 'rho Virginia study Also concludes that; assumed that eimdrnrlrir(iortsacrossthecouritry and • Fachdolltrrspentbyavlltlonandto'aviation•cle- hl Lyour tom I mllnity--~dv the same. i ocal general aviation flirports produce Identifiable I I>endentbuslnesseRgoneratesanaddltional$1sG?, economtobenefitsover andAbovethetaxdollars spent in economic activity; on operating find maintaining the i'ecilities,`and over Alpoft Jobs ate desirable, and the nvOago the intangible:benefsts inhol'ent with access to the airport wage was 40 p reelnt higher than the nation's air transportation system, average Virginin salary; Coinrnunitie$shouldtr • For even 5 to unde'stmld the valueof yfob at file airport, nearly three are their own aft-ports by embarking on an'oconomio created rn the visitor-related economy; analysis, Withat l that hiformatfon, the 111)ort, Is • Avlation•relatoil businesses tint) th e I I, employee s vub,orabin to those who criticize the airport for' lull- tl 1 r 4t,kk f - same factors like ah-plane noise or riaks, perceived safety - - - for 1111 a(rpropr'late agency to conduct or fund an Econom{c impact- jobs, sales, taxes--is cfl;eli the basic follolt' up eostlbeuefit aurdysfs, lJsing this onlvdefense for an Airport beingsurrouiided byhouses n lefhed as a stal't111g poinE sets m 'coveted by Peal eslatebaror++' Unfortuualely thost, ba91C the st,tgr, for a j impacts usurdly haven't. been caleulaleci or commliui: J1on'ofball al s{onsp tielnihrl and unassailable addl- t{onal ttnni2ol'lalion and avfatinn mcti e aa vitV d pitnofvoffs, aped to clt3> or cotmll officials comes a u? the media, This Group.i can use prefllt roarS results to home to roost when officials haril..p,'essed to It,ore intense (and costly) studies by experts us I)(08 us for payibrar,ets'u'1ltertreafnnernt ,huitandht.r'assedb3 nmre • ing sophisticated fo,'mulas. These formulaacall then m,ti-no(senctivlstss1Lrlowntlo~llookatthe"hi> otldcdtoconstiltautsturrJtt~rh~craitles, tt+lnlch of Qperating:trt uhport, f hcost" ot.,n undertake these nacre advanced studies You an who o t11n.u c00 po, f slip rort - behest ofpllot groups and local govcr nment Agenccie citizens who s. stabl areen Berl abot~it~ IQeaheeoniunicr~ge Jidy, and growth, or who cure; about the E thatpFryaforschnnls,roadsandi,osJ,itals, by BASIS OF ECONOMIC IMPACT tax base, rho economlc,nipact ol'ari all.poi•t is a me asure of I i ridich'aocni a(jel•t if you dernnnd the to facts, ca re you :ihou will t benertaincludetheJobs, uagesandax scover thatt Beret ldatfon e mf is it provides to tho conrmtrnity, These economy have trot diminished and n the v changing nat., "Al take place at thenlrpol,'1'he, pend(tuiesthat aviation ah'po, is but that, they sill of general of these expencJittues In muvhalso ( fr110w n 1 to 'e s aectithan er;n, your, ouJ, 5 tu'e needed now move through the communfty, onhamh,i, . ; I tor, Iiy following the;$teps outlined fn the noxt far @>opi the airpold itself, p- economic actlvlty ; can move to tho eonununity that Feonrtu,Jc r rrlrporlrr people who don't thy. are for benefits also htielude exirendituros made CAL.GULATfN+~ ECONOMIC IMPACT s63,lut rnthosetrans(e,itpassengers,vhousethea(ry)otibia { rhecenterpfecouftheAlrportPaeketfstIMP lla, spe menone that tin cxiey that e exi rlt>etrt(ons, Savhrgsintimt h•pont por I appr'oachtocalculatir,gthodp'ect, Indireetandiiduced represet,t a I_,hor~eeonomlob stenee" or er,efh thte` a(hat r$sidea mlts with f ceanondeimpactsofall aitpoi•f, thecorhmrzr,itt+,1'hallo,ucliiiontiebnnefitsalsoiuehrdr+ j What's the hrtringl blo effect lhr3 ah pgt t h;is oli business rleol• provides the information and (s s booklet nG~~)a~ dons toJocnta or 1 emaln a spec(rhe, of en, Business Your Airport Warth? 1 based on hirpo,'t availability are 1 gtotrp deeds to polfor'In an easy, simplified, cost- lm,giblealor,tlgriurl I,enefht analysis that gtrantllies the Airport's ecorjom,c li harrl decisions ebas dontifvand 1, av lab ity Cite contribution to the rogfon,'The booklet offors a t,ately, these asst benefits Arid the social values are lnyman`a mcthori,for aecomplfahhig a crucible shut <!lfthcult to moasu, e. I juu! adds mochllea of fncreasln ! + y Economic Impact AS A whole comprises rllreet, matlon that co,npriao d thebuftdi gSblorksforaxe;,ndio~. hr+lir~ertartd tlluducedimpacts, Direct the study n 1 T p m This bnli i ~ 1f 50Cltll ~ paCt:.la Its 4• pg block App,'onch allows. the. ed with 1)r•ovide,:1 of sorvleea at the- Alrh,ort, nfrpo,tgzoup, usingnvaflableexperffseitnd,'osoiirrev '(hose pr•ovider~s include the ah•port operator (public fodertdehowdetalJedanabl mfestud,9ftwlshesto at•ln•ivato),fh~etibaaeopevatms,aircarrlers,freight porform, banters, concesslunnh'ea, government htstAntlons, Anyaipportgroupcan(1111 Y,pel'fortnapre4mfnar etlucntlonaflnstJtatloits,mllfta;vfaciatties,flight economic Impact stilo of its public a(r {ort to prove The v S arhools and malnlernauce oporatlorls, a tiong crisis, ctillomkbo ltvattraatso s,mo fcosalataxelintri es. T 16ses cApttal oxirandltur©s, operatln y and 1tl,dnt eco»omfcben2thts HkoJobs, etvfeestinndxoshrute nluo of direct) 0156 t is the sntm,olitenattce l anyroil, ' mtmber'sareun effuetffo jobbyltigandpublle relatlbns costs, taxes and fees incurred by ohj (10'provl of toollt,defending`orpri,mntingthoafrtielrJ,Th,01 id services. With some research of information ajt,'o makes an eXcellent news item'for Iruean benbta{uedforal, ii lly facility t •vnlue I tributlonto the'loenlrnedlrt.asademonstrnt{oril,gtoun Lthhrough itgshnpl(city,anox~mpaoedla. bado ons(vil tionor the one-page economicsurvfoundnhoe,tdofthis section. hag prlielttlnmy dfudv follows, Ltdhect impact is associated 1J ,e , t ,r with tI e a 1 r mil the l Aar' 1I I 119el'.y st 111 , ,f 1 oft 9 ~ , < These r Y ycnnAasoi)rovidet}le(nlrettrs i erviccs, ineludebnthcorp~rntennd t public trse,•s, government ageneles and aviation and I I ,1•Z NEW- 121 fray , I i 11011-aviation bushtegseii, The value of this intpaot is the sum the fees and oh foo(paid) time atul Bost Module Thoodulc #2 -M'11195; group eopfacts the FAA Airport bl st , rf6torrice t-M'11195; ex exsportatipenses reiaYe<I to food, lodghig, growul ol'Ah•ports 1)Ivisfott oft h0 Regional Office and learns I3ygttlekiy on cttfandculttthigthsltnltar lllpa ls ' thatt}tesnmeidr'ltorthasnO,OflOtrartsientoporations e impactOfitinar<vitoper' atiogs 101d adding that figure to auiutall5'• CulcuEa(e the indirect klconomic'Irnpacf th e direct economic this Way; inpact, a total ecmtomic,116pact is devalot ell. gets thi this s nprlctrsolleflcasle It gets d"ther11111U rlf0ceffeet." Uivkle by 2 to fEeternrine amulal transient mane beennso a dollar, once spelrt, does (60,004 - 2 not ch arrivals, saWwar but contirtue,t to move thr ough the focal - 6,000) economy until It i.4 s bncreatcmtally ex rm to I ecntnunitt (';achllell~ dollar'spertleffectlvel,yr'inldltile ip aircraftyAsby the sume 2.6RFAAnesthnates2.6ants ocrper ( Iles Its oa•n ecunomle effou i . There have bclert a aboard each general aviation flight, ants malf(tt de of econarnie rstudie's clone to dofinit&eiy (26,000 x 2 l; 132 600) establish this multiplies' Pot various' €+eo + ' btaphlc areas E and segrneuts of the eeonontv'These studfes,in<Ncate Multiply (hat figure by the average rlpllars spent ht f that muitlpllerni'angingf}•omtu'otosevena'eRI)JA'op- the Local economy by transient passeiigevs• Loea1 t'fato for airlrort e0e1101nie estlucatus. Shtee friclucecl G'hnmbersofCoritmereeortour•Ismofticlniacall provide impaetistheportionofjinlrtlpactAnnlysisntostsubject - theaveragedollal~asiwrrtbyeaehvir.itnt•Assumeb100, j to controversy, it. is a p ocrd Idea to iaffiizo a Very (01,600 x $10t) = $6,260,660) 3'Cofal Ittcfiroct Impact consorvatiVe multilrlfof figure 14'o I•ecoturnerid a r multi pher ofth t'~ei I ngenctalbntreeginntendlh,~t,yotr Next to clotermhrelnducedIm nCt inuftl'il' obtain' afrgurethatisapl)Iicflblelor,votn'xlrportNt•ea of Direct and711d)rea Impacts bythemuftfl'We off crt by contacting the Charnhet' of (Jortttnerce, ecopornle to detertitlneTotal Impact, Assume Itmultipiiel'of 3, i development authority or appropr into state a eaey pact - 3 X I g Lrduced fm W (dhTd + lnclireet impact) t ° 3 x ($6, 600,1x10 t $6,250,000) 3 x $11,760,000 = i Module #1 $36,260.000 1 To rleternifpe Total Economic Impact aild the Ulrect, As xnexample, let's assume that all ttllportsul>por't indirect and Induced Impacts, group has paid a visit to all eniploversall dbushtesses I?beet (total from questionnaire) oil a gellel.111 avtatfon airport, (the{rs has about 0,000 Indirect n6,6001000 Annual local opertitionW,Uslugthequestfonnnh'e, the btduced 6,250,000 bn•oup determines that the total fell wages, fees, 3r,000W charges, taxes, operations arid maintenmtce 70'rAf, $17,0001,00`0 costs and capital improvements Is $5,500,000 (Wreel Impact) for the current year. ,i•,i ltt.Vk~. _71 i Module #3 Far' more exacthig fn'tmtlas exploring (rxns)tortu- In Anothettispeetnfeeo»omic of, benefifis'frtxlmpart, tionbenefits,fiteeffecfxoIHIlasaxploctiv{ty +nuls{ngcfuicltassc8sutettts faxlmhaet,itiseasier xll0r all eviously and avant{on's stinudati0n of business, contact the j toasconlythedireetplashu!(rectvahtes,IntlieCase nearest FAAReglonaiOfficefora copyofjl,leasttriur~ r of tt much stu'pott than the mue;pi~ the Raljroual >;cono»rirt SiOrtiJica)tce of Airports, discussed, uasnm0 this iofx) to be $300,000, Assumo thnt the local lax stthsidy Is $60,000•'fire portion of Existing pactis mtgroups alweapont have used this motley that 01)(18111) as property tax is typdeally to qa%e Ameicosrpo votltveaponintheirbattle about one percant. Let's useonly the Ah•port Economic to sat e Antet•lc s airports, Impact figure fot•efmplfclty, Finally, ptlblashendd{stributethetesuitsthtough- If x sluts sales tax is in place, the portion of the out the community, makingsuretheInformationgets direct anc! indirect total which will be ptdcl assitles taux (lie widest possible efre'.tlation• 1'1-epare, preferably Is ically d rest and indirect whic will b poll a sales one with the aid of it free-lance triter or newsman, a { percent of sales tax. If, rot example, the sales tax is complPtetinxlrepor•tandasummxryt, bfghllghtl l st five percent, the portionofthedEreetandindirecttotal dramatic rontttibuffons tf the alrltor The full study I which will be i>xtd as sales tax is live times one-t0»th should be available to all who want a copy 8u ttmary j ? of one dice t, or one half or one percent. pamphlets should by widely distributed throughout i State htco»te oi, one a oof one percent. aneou:' rases the commun{tY, 'You may elect to create a v,isuat taxes I calf reach three•fo th of one perecut each, program, using: slides andlor overheads, to enhance ass Returning to this example, the Tax Impact would Again, in, material When presented om an Interested group.' he calcttfatecl as follows; or university photo photo valiable frtinoarhyhfgh school graphy club Tax type Amount If)xtsslbl0,donotAllowthestudytoweomeouter Property tax (I% of $3,000,000) (.$30,000) (late, A perlodio review ghauld bo conducted'dnd SalestUse (0 G°!o of $3,00(1,000) _ ($!5000) material adjusted as changes occur. A new Industry, State Income (;7G of ;01)0 p00j (,gZL 600} increased flight schedules, it now operator-al{ these I Miscellaneous ($22,500) reflect thecontinuing economlceontr{butianofaviatfon ~ Total Tax Contribution ($90,1100) to the community. Compared to the $60,000 In tax gwpport,.thls is a l favorable balance and friclieates a very strong return F; tiros' lGeeenAssoohW9,)v attt o) on guIIIt thU on taxpayerinvestmant, Koeplnmilid, loo, that these ifr,lltrdisora, llriscatsirt• Tliui) fort nlaisettdursedtbU Agures do not hlelnde fecletsl taxes. 11)0111.4{on of the Naliondl Association of Slate Aviation, Ofiieals tederfil.taxes;;swell as the tax effect of Induced Im]tact WA,gAOJ By ddhIgtheAOPAInIbterontFtta•ci-qt, arc complex!{lea well beyond the scope of this simphtied approneh• •fe'erstrdetermined. he equatiota, a Total N co)fonafc lttthact is dete,terl determined. i , l :3 t 1 4 d i DIRECT ECONOMIC IMPACT QUESTIONNAIRE i We, are conducting a survey to develop Information concerning a ration's economic impact upon otw community, We are asking all organizations" directly involved with aviation aad out, airport to complete this questionnaire. The data you can furnish will enable its to tell it better story about the value of aviation. All Information will be kept completely confidential, and only Industry totals will be reioased. We would like the data to be for If your data is for a different i I period, please indicate here 1. How many employees clo you have at the airport? 2, What Is your annual payroll at the airport? f~ 1 3, Do ,you employ additional people away from the airport that sitplwrt your alriwrt operation? 4, If so, what Is the annual cost of that support? G How much did you pay to the airport last year for; Y Operations and Alaintenance r' Landing fees $ S Rentals $ - ! Other fees $ Subtotal $ 6. Now much did you spend In the area for the following; ` )'vile), Supplies and equipment 1 { Advertising $ Local services (repair, Janitorial, utfiltles, etc,) Charitable contributions Capital expenditures TOTAL $ Subtotal $ Grand total $ I f 1 a J•5 { Communication and Political Action For Airports and Aviation , i 1 , Ab" l I , pJYapThe most frustrating telephone call recelvecl at AOP:Y goes something like this, '11te Gip COMMON SENSE meotiug nest week to vote on closing the Couucfi is First 01, 1111 don't trrgYte against the obvious, Pilot yOUJtelp aviation Con, s nuulty Is por t for eahfport, ell n ++forgIth et the legit lrnatc plans of others, Ilespect the mound telling each other holy valuable all asset the legitimate feelings. Let people know thtrt you antler- airport is er, wns, The deeiSlell-maker and opinion- stolid those conflicts And have done your host to leader plot to mention the public) never heard that ntinilnizu them, Convince thorn that vote' efforts are I message, not fora select few but for the good of the community. I Ideally, an Airport group shotdd implement n lon - 11r'1'( fc0re opponents p1,your 'Arport will never term Public relations pro g ehAUp,•etheh'ntindgorlistentoreason,aodon'tspend gram based on community nmchtime01)themor name-calling co at es(, r` involvement, political action and utedia relations Til enemies, before negative public opinion b6flc18 into action, oodeyenrond opponents out th eright t thing a S a But, a condensed andhigh-profrlecampaign with the shin Be ling Ox and point out the y III to disagree Is a specifiegoalofpreventing r'estrictions. or closings call en,afrmplurpositiveadpeatp be accomplished, Whatever your situation, construct Then, Aim Your positive and upbeat programs at a 1g br'oaforsegmentofthepupulatlonk'hocanneat,Mlize a custom ro ramforyourgroupbychoosingthernosE applicable Ideas from the following pages, or overcome the vocal minority of opponents. Ina conceptual sense, build your plan arouniithese proven public relations maxims. YEAS 'SOU CAN 1. Appeal toself-Inter'estwith Asource ot'liiformation The ultimate' purpose ofevoryth(ngdorteunderthe regarded as u'ustworthy, expert or authoritative label of public relations Is to Influence public opinion, (commarefal orinstttrmentpflat, pr'eafdent Of commit- The method is that of per'suasfon; eonvinebt tee, etc that a viewpoint t o eel serves their sell' Interest, or ` g people 2, Personal contact is the most effective means of that they should strbordltiuto (heir self-Interest in Communications (so plan personal meetings and pros favor of a greater public Interest. eelations), " p While accomplishing this "influencing" may sound 3, A suggested action as tart of a { like a tall order, all the public relations "talent" your message i s Important as a'messago itself ("sign this petition,o of ' group needs to possess Is the ability for support"), 1 1. write basic press releases and personal letters 4, 13001 group Ideality Affects the acceptance of j 2. contact and assist niedla people rne✓<sages (get your message to defined groups), 3, create and update mailing llsts 6. Mess ages relatecltogoals(keepthisairpot'topen) 4. preparo and deliver basic speeches are more readily Acceptable,, 6. present written testimony 8. When there Is little to choose from between 6. Plan special events opposing views, a detertimhiing factor tenets to be the Of equal Importance are spunk, shoeleather and argument heart} last People tenet to resist change, elbow grease. Fol instance, you can have a perfect Speech written,butnoonewill ever hearitunless you COMMUNITY IN1lU~.VEM~NT track clown the program eoorciinatorsofcivic organiza• Start sent('effort3totvard6ulldingpitbNoaujrpoptby (long to get on their schedules, And even the most dazzling andsought•aft©rspeai;ershave toorganize 18 vitall b c use pea le whoiMeeonoraigh to 661d and their facts And audio/visual materials, then present defend an opinion oh commlmJty issues are almost ' them with clarity; Always Involved with a clvlc organization,r`dreas Because you believe In Avlot(on anti the (iced for A'irstlisttheol'gahUtlossyotr. The ` Airports, your sincerity will show, Hut you Inny need 'local chamber of cof ri,atr: cI you want toa or rtowsp:lpei' can . helpfnrefining the, mnntterhtwhiehyotirIntormation helllyouwith thewho,whst,andwhys of dvf4groups, Is presented, That's what th(sgectionofthepacket Is The number of opportunitiuayouuncover wIII '.tolp,vou i all about, (lot erminetheaMelInA, ofthrteandntoncytoInVest In ' ~ 1l v 4 t ! 1 it suitable program, After the audiolvisual preseiitatlon, reinforce your To make It build poiutsthroughbriefromarks.Explaiitthe local sltua- i yourprogrinniu'oundatldioh,isuaialds, Hill Vila -tsanti tion and use ally relevant points front "Airporls: the ever-faithful slide/sound protlnctlon tar still the Good Neighbors to Have." When addressing the best media to employ, audience, speak (lie It,Ianinrage, Bankers uvocm'at,u and f Videotape way seemjust the ticket at fi:tit, bttt the economics, conservationistsunderstaild open space, difficulty of showing video to large groups Is it major poiitieiansrelate to businesspoteatial, but very fern drawback. An Interesting slideshow is an easier format speak aviation. i 1 totiliiize. Itepeatthe positive tnessageslirstlnentionedIn the A slide presentation tailored to your local comnnu- sli teshwv. Then open the flow, for questions. 1 nityandcontaining pictures oflocal pilotsandthelocal Ifa delleato subject is ralsed at that time, the ah'portisalways moreeffectivethan acanned speech. speaker'ssarest re ponseistoadmitthatheorsheis If it plcture is worth a thousand words, it 40-slide not Ina position todiseussf . Thespeakershould then presentation can make a tremendous impression ht a obtain the questioner's name and addrees, promise a r short time (like IG minutes!), writtern response and follow through. The slideshow will allow you to guiokly focus hudi- Don't rat too long! If you'vo lilt the thine limit and ence attentlon and make your pointsgraphically. Once the emowd Is getting fidgety, say "thanks" and offerto f the show is prepared, it is -tatively easy to give. answer adclitional questions at the podium, Begin with all outline of the points you think should Don't leave without seeking some feedback rogard- ~f j bemade.F16rooutwhatphotoawouidmakointerest ingyourprogrtuno'klSkingwlietheryour}>oicltstvere ing illustrations. You can also begin with existing ctoar, photos and develop theoutiinefrom there, Ifyouhave t aphoto "bufff"ontheairport; heorshemight. take the SPECIAL EVENTS 1 photos youni A Irno one £ita that description, recruit A gl"Ial event sponsored by the airport Is one of hoipfromthelocal eamoraclub Orphotography class, the best ways to promote aviation It the ewrimunity. Once you.have the `photos, work tip the final script Ahport anniversary celebrations, nnliltarv voserve with cues to change the slides. Consider having the clays, air races, static displays, fly-In breakftigts, » arrAtion and background music ml.eed and recorded dedication of new buildings, youth group activities, oneassettetapein asmall studio, A"tight"aoundtenck careor clays, student art showingA, antique shows, trill add impactto,yotn'show and the cost will be less warbirds, contests, etc., are ax,callent vehielea to than you'd expect. support tho airlio't, Most can be launched with a Once you have a presentation togethor, contact miiinamn'expeuditure of money;and time by ut+ !zing t groups (civic, fraternal, business, neighborhood, the exlstingftellitiesofthenhport.Aspeclaleventis professional, etc,) regardless of size. i?rogranll coon- an easy way of presonti ng aviation to a large group l dhiatorsfor theseeltibsareaittriysJookingforslieakcrs and sparkingpublicinterostandunder'stundinginthe but often schochtlo well It advance, A printed card airport. mailed to the program coordinator should give details anti your name still phone, An individualized card Effective organization of a Special event, is 11111)01'- oYpressing support or it petition should be available tart Many projeetsfail duetolack ofproperplatmng. for signature following the meeting. Thebasl¢i'e(jut'ernent;+foraprojectlnclutletrpkcPill ing When thooppon'Lunitiesfinally presentthem selvea, cornrrilfce,it portsor,nndasnrnllreserregl'oporaEircU show up early witha short blugraphy for the m(IN161111 f,nrds. It is generally. sound prRotiee to appoint one introducing you Make am'etheequipment (projector, 'per. on to coordinate all and inforntatlon, micruphone, vie,) Is working, and Introduce yourAelf planning to the group's leadership, Don't forgettodlstribatethesupport group's hard- POLITICAL ACTION outs and position japers. The American system of government was founded Following your lntr-oduetion, announce that you onthe basidprictciple ofdomocraoy which, by definition havo abriefslideshow dealing wIthan important local is, a gevernmentiin which the supreme poweris issue. Then tart tile Allow immediately, vested fit the Ijeople and exercised by therm directly ,1.2 r Its+av i : t,at;tr ate i ;9y 1 ~ i 6 or Indirect IV throughtas,yslemofrepresent lit(on.,. ° members with you but don't overtvhehntltetrn with a I f democracy is, indeed, the foundation on which In•oup of people. Be sure all of,you are familiar with the American system of repr r:sentative govornment the Issues. was founded, then grassroots legislative action or Regardless of your feelings, remombcr this Is a grassroots lobbying is the vehicle which makes that business meeting, Be cordial, get clown to business system work=the meat and potatoes of the Amerfean quickly, 130 caretul not to let it turn Into a meeting political process. with no direction and no decision; Make sire your Certainly, the political process is the vehicle that people are properly attired. E keeps airports open, The following points 11`0 Priortoyou•meeting, rcyietvyotu prfarities, then gulfiellnesfory'ourgt•ouptoconsiderasitpartlcipates stick with theprobiemyouwant totitlack andecnncen- in the political agenda governing yotur airport. t.rate oat that Issue It you have enough time for advance planning, TARGET AUDIENCES FOR AOPA van provide vahtable information that will DECISION AND SUPPORT improve your presentation. E I,orul Oflirials HOW TO BE A STRONG PUBLIC f Mayor MEETING WITNESS City/County Council _ When going before a public meeting, make sure you Airpporert I4 lanagCommission Airport properly idenilfy yourself and the suppt,Yt group you er , Chamber of Commerce are representinga an oppoitentorproponOnt. Letthe County F s0cutive chairman know whether you want to speak first or i toning Commission last, usually they will aecommolate you, 1\ Revenue (tax) Commission Normally (eapeciadly if there Is news,rnedla cover- f State Ofjicrals age) It Is best toapp0arflrst. Blit, being last sometimes i Governor will give you an opportunity to clarify any questions i or refute any points the.oppositlon may htive ,alsed, State Repreaontative j f I f Aviation Department It will also give yotl an Opportunity to watch the connnnitteesreaetionto0th0i'peop104stat0lrientaand . 1)epartmentofTransportation i positions, Being lastwlllhelp,youIdentify anysupport ' Federrii Officials yourinaythavelonthecommit , tooondpidyouinmaking Congressional Representatives n more Congressional Stal'f Federal Aviation Administration Hot+ce will effective lireseutation, Which p0sltion you cheos will be a judgmental decision on your part, Deportment of Transportation r,bewereIfItlooksllkeIt'stobealong,drawn- out meeting, Don t hold back toolong or you will lose PERSONAL MEETINGS their attention. The committee may get bored and Whenheekingapereonal'meeting, besureitiswith upset to the point where your presontatlon will be ( sonneone who counts, usually the elected official is totallyineffectlten no. matter good it is. Some tips; E ver•ybusyandmayormaynothave knowledge orall • Be prepared,Provideacopy ofyoul!position state- Interest In your, problem. In this ease, seek out the meat for each member on the committee, Use f person or professional staff that he Irellesupon to valuable tools such asitu'gographsor illustrations, advise him in hisdeeislonst 13,Y all moan avoid getting They will make your presentation more professional I a meeting with a,"go•for" or someone with a high • IWkesurey06know youropponont'sposition,and sounding title but who hits noauthori(yorro oisibit• bet'easlytehavorunsworsorrebuttalslfnecessaiy, Ity, + Try to IllndoutRA(I m iceth0'attttudeandhositIon Once you have set upameetingwith these pt rsons, ofeachmember lnyoturptresentationgoaffcrl.hose find out what their backgrounds are. Find of-t how who are opposed but may be subject to reasonable they stand on aviation Issues and what their past persuasion. Don't waste valuable time en those who I actions and stated opinions were, are already convinced. Ifpossible,avoid goingalone.Takeoneortwoother • When, you getup tospook, state yourname and the ,1, 3 fL:Y.:fYT -f I 1 YI 4 1 group you represent, Ifyou plans letter-writingcitmpaign, call a meeting • Explain in brief terms why you are in support or with your group, provide fact sheets andlnave A oppositlon• workshop, • Talk about the specificsol'yourposition,Trynotto Examples of "tools of the trade" are presented as read yourpresentation,Haveanoutlineon(lie table style guidelines. or podium in frontofyou, This typed presentation ( will giveabetterimageaandrapport with thecom- nnittee' DON'T • Eye contact and facial expressions are critical. • Misspell your legislator's natno. • Relax and assure them you are one reasonable • Hurl insults, innnuendos, condemnations or porson talking to another. threats. • Concede a fair point, Don't be afraid to tell the corn nil tteeyou(I on'tknonvtlieanswer toaquestion, • Ramble • amblo o enlt unbidlessly through multiple pages, but.be suroyou let them know that,you willget an • Send form letters or potitions, printed protests answer for them--then make sure you doe or produrecl mail campaigns, ff • In closing your statement, summarize your nnahn • Overlook it lot terofappreciatfonwhendesevved, pointsaodAskthat thecommltteefaverablyconsider • I)Isplay a consistent, single personal benefit, j or oppose the ac^`lon under consideraifon, • Ever doubt the value of your effort, n • Leave your responsibility for someone else to NOW TO wprm EFFECTIVE handle. LETTERS • Fall to Include your legible name and proper Wrltingletters to Boards, Commissions, C(tyCoun- mailing Address, r-~ oils, and }bards eFSuporvisors keeps conunets open, • Wait-until afteethebill becomes alaworprogram ' f solidirlesposftloosgalneddurtngyoun';nersvnalmeet- Is Ifnplemented to comment on it, II Ingo, And makes your view kiaown when personal meetings Are not practical, 00, Conffne vour letter to s single subject, tick to the • Use yoUr Representative's panne and address i point, dutd`don't INCH ran porcional Irrelevancies, Accueatoly and completely, t i, The povien ulperscinal lettef vNrsln t.ho recognition • Make Vuur cof ros i that you took the time to µ'ri(e, The, evernmernl , tonndeuce clearly legible. i g • Properly identify the correct bill or subject by ftitinlseea,vrnlASa~-cal constituent w'grotuiofmanv botlrtlamenndnumber, aonstitaehks F'ofnnlstter- atFless c,aeflnl:tsthey nnake • Sid veto be brlef(Asingle 'page)anti to the point, it apl'ear sous )11'1 elsu put you up to it. • Be perfectly clear and concise; one subject per Make sure you have the right arl0roes, spelt the letter, j ualrecorree'yAindkis'etheprop ;itlo,IfyouArenot #Be courteous andconp-tderate, It sure, call the recretary ororgrutk±wtion, We suggest • Shotvpersonalinterest andyouruniduepointof the followhigt view, t • Be specific-,state your position cdther for or • Bo certain to explain that your point of view Is against; not entirely ;•sVrvingn Anil include at least a • lie httsinesslike--brlof And to the point; fow ben0ftts to be reallzod by others, • He construeUve-tell how It affects you, the • Keepwriting until yougalnafavorableresponse, I industry'and the comtnunfty; ! • Becourteous-they will bomoeeinelinedtolisten R85118Mf3PM Ifyoutire; + Lotter sfneuldbetiMelyanclatthelrpernkofneiti's • Be responsible -work fop, a practical solution, vAltte,,assuring that the tunic Is already on the suggest and expect specific results; legislator's mints anal before It becomers law or the r Ask them whore they stand on the issue; and, program Is implemented, • Thank them for favorable declsions, compliment • Constructive criticism and alternative solutions them for their good work and pralso the sttaff. are beneficial to your Image. t 'l q' 10 t i } i A I MEDIA RELATIONS overview of the situation, mention that you evill be The torm I'meclin relations" means exactly that-u coiling to ranks an appointment. two-way working relationship with members of the Ina few days, follow up with tho Ball, Whon making news media. Fostering good medla relations is a appointments by telephone, romember that daily news i worthwhile offortthntcangreatlyhehcfitthegoalsof reporters operate on vary tight deadline sehedoles, your airport support group' Find out the deadline for each publication or station, Successful aliportsupportgroitpsCultivate Contacts and avoid coutactingroportersatthose times,Morning in the media that reach audiences most affected by papers are best conlactod ehrly in the clay; ai'ternoon airport issues, primarily by presentingtho media with pipers later urn the (lily. Avoid tryingto m akocontact newsworthy local issues and pevsonailtles, in return, with television newsrooms late In the (ION' as they i using these "news pegs," the media cal give a fail' approach thedeadIine fo'early news, Bvieflyrecount assessment of the entire ah-polt situatlon. Your letter or hh the reporter that you represent all - IfyouI,groupembarks oil amediarela(lot iscampaign orgarked group with many members. Don't try to `I t { and explains Its position In a reasonable manner, you convert that person mn the spot; Just relate that you 1 f will probably get coverage, The degree of coverage havea fact sheet, au economic mpactstudy and other ~ depends largely on how well prepared you are to solid facts and opinions concerning the aliport,'Re- cooperate and assist in the news process. member, theprimorypurposeofyourInitial vlsitlato I i make the personal contact, offer the support groups INTRODUCE YOURSELF Information packet and volunteer continuing services 1 Introduce yourself and your group to the media, as a source, I 41 I Start that crocus if n yephtg n media list, Be pi-epared to offer a ylsit to the airport or all i 1, The first stopis to Identify inedia outlets by orientation (right, and mention that you're prepared chockingthelistings inthewhitep.-Igesofthetelephone to discuss the airport's hcnofit in terms of social and book for. dally and weekly newspapers. Identify and economic value, Volunteer ,you)' services o- those of I delete the publications that serveasweekly"shopping no more than one or two spokespersons show ill) on guides. time, be patient If ,you have to waft, then be brief, 2. Next, list the broadenstmedia within yourarea. I Give spetlalattentiontoNewsl'alkradloortole vislon DO'S AND DON'TS stations offering extended local news broadcasts and At the meeting, I)o ' public affairs programming I. Learn what theytonslclor to be news, and what ' 3, Also, locate ref;ional and city magnilnes, along you might heabl give lheinfrom tinneto floe, with newsletters and publications of the Chamber of 2 Answerthelrquestionshonestly, frankly, fully, Conpurce or business groups, courteously, and asbriofly as possible. If they 4, Wire Services-AP Bureaus tire very Important want more, they will task for It. as they lint dally events In the area. 3. Ageee to call them back when you say you will. Once you have cataloged the princlpal outlets for 4. Offer to call them when you have something of news; yo it areready tolayoutaprom otIonschellit le, Interest, 1 Start by calling and identifying tine avintion or G. Say "I don't know," when you honestly don't, ' transportation editor or n eportor. If there Isn't a but offer to find out, and thenget back httouch, specialist Covering those bouts, Identify; others. report- Make every effort to get.mulwom quickly. ; Ing on related topics, Be sure to consider how many d, Agree to keep a reporton's confidence as you other staff reporters may be Interested In All Airport expect him to keen yours, P or htstance If ho or I i story, After all, business reporter's are interested In sho asks for Information oil a hews matter, and financial mews, end feature writers are Interested In areporter fron(lie Competing nowsoutlet does. human Interest orfryingstories.Atthlspohttyouhave not, supply thehnfo'matioinonly to the reporter a "draft" media list. who asked for IL However, If the competltien Depending on your time frame and the urgency of then calls for the some h formation, give it, to F the airport situation, sond a letter I nt rod tieIngyour.gelf both foul call the Gast reporter to explain what as it representative of thesupl 1 port hroui,After:abrief ~ you have done and why, S~ Sawa...;: a 1 DON'T truly be an ally. Be able to back up yourfuturepubllc 1: Give guesswork, or off-the-cuff--possibly statements, preferably in writing. And, continue to wrong- answers. Your answers have to be answer gnostions honestly, Most important, don't he right, afraid to say, "I don't know, I'll get yott an answer { 2, Promise to call back with an answer, then neglect immediately," to tlo so, i Remember thatyotir fututle prepared hews releases 3. Use"nocotimmenl,"ltisn'tttnanstver,Tokethe will seldom satisfy this ncede of' your media contacts, i tfuestion down and pass it along to pos;aible If they find the release timely and newsworthy they sources of informatiom willgetbaektoyouforadditionalfacts, Newsreleases, l 4. Go "Off the recovo." (There is really no such photo captions and press advisories aren't as difficult ' things) to prepare as you might (bhtk; .A releaso needn't be a fi. Demand the right to request or expect correc- forinidabltq)Ieceofjournalism;JustatimelyAnnounce- tionsorretractloils ofinsignlficatit, ulhnportant ment of a, newsworthy event, Samples of format and errors, Reserve, such efforts for only the most style are shown oil the following pages, l glaiing inaccuracies. One last pohtt, you might as well givoyour contact 6. Agree to answer a press Inquiry involving an all sides of the story, Good reporters will track (town { accident, Point out to the reporter that no one the negative angles anyway, so It Is better that they should comment or speeulate upon the cause of gat them from you, This earns credibility foryouand an accident but the National Transportation continuing confidence in you as a reliable source. Safety Board oe the FAA accident investigation press relations officer oil the scene, THE ULTIMATE MEDIA EVENT Au aviation day for the local news medla, held at THE WORKING RELATIONSHIP youvairport,Isoneofthebestmediarelationsoplwr- Aftermaking your personal contacts, you can tunities available. By all means, sponsor this event. complete your media list and refer to it whenever it You will reap benefits far excee lhigtheWortrequired "news peg" becomes avallable, to ploil the event, Thesecondbrochure ineludedinthe a i From this point, establish And maintain a good ahgtort packet, "Hole to Have a Successful Metlin { working relationship with reporters. If you handle Event," provides a guideline to this anti Cher media i yourself correctly And with integrity, the press `can relations activities, 3 ~ I j i i 4.6 e , W~M I I SAMPLE NEWS RELEASE Froml'Count), Memorial Airport Airport Road Anywhero, II, 60000 iMr, Richard Jones (217) 000-(9)00 September 19$1 i FOR IMMEDIATE RPIjbASF Haveyouevertrledtotiymtahy,Iane7 {ow about repairing a helicopter? Well, If you have never oaperiencedaviadon In this way, come to Memoi iaiAirporton I October lb, 1981 from 10;00 a.m. to 600 p.m, The Memorial Airporil Board and the local youth organizations have orga) lzed an Air Youth bay and the community is invited to participate, There will be no r.` charge for adnilualon, i ',Chia event, promkes to provido the participants with an interesting, enjoyable i If . and Informative exposure to aviation, which plays such an lmportantpart of our lives, Movies and clomogtration~ hlghlightlag d afferent aslseet§ of aviation will he { feMuved throughout the day. Guest apeakcm, Indoctrination flights and the i ' awarding of scholi r.I liIs will be an hnportant part of the activities, If you're planning to be la town and would like to learn more about aviation and career opportunitleg, then stop by Saw rday, October 16, 1981, County Memorial Airport's Air Youth Day, (end) c( f 1 1 4.7 qpy li:kP 1} t t y. 1 SAMPLE REQUEST FOR PHOTO COVERAGE i i FROM: County Memorial Airport ~ Ah'port Road I Anywhere, 11, 60600 John Doe (217) 000.0040 I+L September 1981 ! AIR YOUTH DAY SPONSORED 13Y THE COUNTY AIRPORT BOARD i I. 13F[0'1'OGRAPHY WILL BE SET UP AT; ~ 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m, i Saturday, October 16, 1987 k i County Memorial Airport Airport [toad AVAILABLE FOR PHOTOS; f I Mr. Peter 'lock Airport Manager 1 his, Jane Doe Coordinator of the Day Mr. Richard Jones Chairman, Memorial Airport Board I I l ~ N SAMPLE PHOTO CAPTION i CAPTION WITI.1 PHOTO; FOR IMMN7DIATE RELF ASE Sir, Harry Smith, Maintenance Chief for Airl)lanes, ine, explains the many aspects of aircraft malntonance. Students and parents hsten attentI vely as they learn abou t the job of an airoraft i maintenance specialist, The County Airport Board organized the Youth Day. The sizeofthe i crowd indicates that It was a great success. f FROM:' County Memorial Airport Airport Road Anywhere, It. 606M John Doe Telephone Number i J.S {/k.Y•°'r Yj.l ~'iMJOisa la.a . r. . l NUNN r ; • MAY 1989 16 Colorado the taold star lffitmdnufa rare name advances the leading edgy of technology with the and Speaker of the House Bev Bi0dsoo and t hlswlleAllcetololnus,whidhthoygraclously Harder CHROME, did, AIR CLASSIC Would you bollevo It is time to start lhlnking • Air Classlo agaln?TheAlr Classic Committee has already had lie first meeting, and 11 my memory is correct, this will be the thirteenth CERMICROME'" PROCESSED CYLINDER In a row, For years, as many of the readers know, Ihls was tolled an Alf Race. but the A cylinder coating service from Engine Components, Inc, name wasahongodforInsurance reasons, Lft• t Ile also ahl rigod, And after all, 11 was o0Y0f ;jam ayG * 'yt . } ti. a really an air race, but basically a Jun andinex• } 4~ pensfv0 lima at Jackpot, Nevada, Some of the country balwooh Denver and -Jackpot, Nev- ada, is land that a jackrabbit or rattlesnake would want to 0611 home, but there is lots of varlely on the 650 statute 10110 trip, which passes through Rock Springs, Wyoming, and the flying alone Is worth It. Sul then there Is Caclue Peto's Casino at the other end 09 a ta'jr,f. t bonus ? s /r Bruce Hulley end Sonny Elgin are agAln co-cholrmen of the Air Classic this year, with Bruce responsible for srrangements and y., Pa r ;+:,fa 1ud41n4e{JaokpolaridSoddyresponsible(or v 1 ~,pth' arrangqements and Judging at Front Range, * 1 with Tom bale reaokn ibl f6r6o pulaillons dnd II omOptions atsel,chrome, . all and scofng a p t, camilome { chalgpe 61 judging at Rock Springs and overall * RomanufactUrod to factory neW spoeflicattona ( FAA II0lion, Vern Fostor will handle the pilot' * Elodronlo Dynamic Mancing briefing, sod SM Totten will provide the pilot * Firm quote that quararlfeod no hl an charge handouts. Wayne Phillips Is In charge of publlolly backs an repalrsblo ntaiOr components You can sea (hot the Air Cfasslc is a major * A& fU l•Cyolp loos cell rUl1 effort, and more voluntesrs are needed, by the * 100% warranty protoctlon for 6 months; with way, we hope that there will be more non-CPA proration to Tab entrants this year, to Include out-of-state * Full produal IlabUhy Inswarlce pilots. * FAA certified, hiphty experienced A S, P lechnlclane MEMBERSHIPS Among our nowme Denver, and Kelih Serkesol bars are, LlttlelonJanie Q Roneeh, / ew• ~als have boon received from: James Dykes, WI@Iam Midien, Morrill Wesleope, Cad Brat- ` West ! RStar on ondDOniymaetetof0 hIfo ouie and Ron Perkfne, Oolden;,BaN Whltehouae snd f ~n~Ine Corp ; i Jame Naleon of 1.114eton; Arnold Zimmer, I man, St, LOUIS, MU;Thomas Bien, Berthoud; Gold Stir perriarlufiDlUred Ir1eS Margaret 0weffe, Rey Asro, and Yarn Fosier, 11r Aurora; Ernest Goldberg, Dieter Hontiohel, David 1_4 11, is President • Sets$ Stanley Clarion, Donald Venderploeg, and walkat Feld, P-0, Box 4190, Grand Junction, 0091602 E Marshall Friedman of Denver; Peter Luce, 1610)24:,•7600 1100)ssk-3227Co6n60 1a00)2654193Nail" i Boulder; Letter Von Hegle,LAdomoof;Darold Ksrkhotf, Durango; and Robert Lohns of Broomffald. 3 Huntsville Airport Its clear approaches, nice terminal building "Outstanding" and runways built to Texas Airport Facility r Honored as planning specifications. ! The Hurlsvilie Muniotpal Airport has been "The airport' manager, Wood Gillespie, honored foroutslendiogserviedtoaviation." and the City blHunloullle,undertho0061lod AFFILIATtlD Stat! ' The presentaUOn was made at the Seventh of Mayor Jane Monday. hive made An out- MtlIbMIlOf11lttkS SSO 0#f ftAFFI IATNOSltre Annual Texas Ahpor(OperatoreConference standing effort Indaroopingthis facllltylo90 a by Clay Wilkins, TAC Executive Director. The impressive fevel,TheCity offlclolsandpopu- upon address change, to conference was attended by airport mana- [Afton Oro demonelydting theirsworonees of !m►nrdlatelylnlFOrlts-Flyitlg gars, clty end county oflldlAis and others thealrpOrt't mportancetotheir tommuolty. P, Btlx 9191, Interested In Aviation from throughout the "HuntsvilleA4latlon the fixed beat opera- C1rCUlatlOn, AlbUqUiOrqUe, NM 07119, rculation .O Box 101, slate: Co-sponsors were TAC, the Texas tot on' thealrporl providesexce11en1eervll:e Ci oeod Roods/Transportation Association and to those using the faculty" tai department does not Yokes Association of Airport Executives, "Those In leader,"' Mflhated with the forward Issues. The selection 00mmlttee's dritlque of the HU610111A Municipal Airport have gone the Mimi airport stated; "The airport Is a Ia011Ry that Is extra mile to make sure that this airport Is a I improselve the minute you [ouch down, with tn;fy outstanding faclgy," Wilkins stated. t V i Texas Pilots Association ` A Member-Controlled Non-Profit Organfzadon For All Pilots f 17 May 1989 "Awftop1r10benton Record-Chronicle P,O. Box 369 Denton, TX 76202 Through local friends and acquaintances, I have been made aware of a debate recently taking place in your community regarding the public value of the Denton Municipal Airport (DTO), Representing an organization with admittedly vested interests in the quality of general aviation faciiities and having used your airport on many occasions, I feel 'compelled to offer. some comments and viewpoints not yet aired in the Denton Record-Chronicle newspaper accounts I ,leave received to date, To begin with, DTO is a facility of 'which all Denton community members should be proud, 2t" it an all-weather airport with precision aan'd nob-precision instrument approaches, an excellent runway, taxiway, and aprons, and high quality fixed base operations, aircraft maintenanos facilities, and a flight 1 school, All the better, these facilities are Sited in a location relatively free from dense `populations and hazards to Aircraft,(towers, tali buildings, j f etc,), making it a 'good neighbor' to' the' community. In fact, I sm somewhat G surprieod at the recent discussions in the newspaper, as T had always considered the airport's high-quality facilities as indicative of a community solidly behind its airport. i Here in Garland we long ago let slip by the opportunity to create a local airport of the caliber of DTO, and instead allowed our growth to displace the smaller i ecoaomic des lb ent earohad over the und air ortsrinr the ;nparb 'coom~u~iiiiee waa p Y { of Mosquito, Addison, and Lancsstsr, and wring' our hands aver.our inability to attract now industrial developatut (with accompanying quality residentii).'and retail growth). To data, we have had to settle fora heliport to be completed sometime this year - small consolation. As ground traffic in the Metroplex increaaes-and we grapple with the inability of DART to meet our internal transportation needa, the Value Of DFW as a gateway to location$ In To Us and neighboring staters is severely compromised. Bence, tho value ofsatellite and reliever airports continues to increaae over time, The proximity of the above airports to the air carrier airports (DPW and Love Field) has not 44d will not mitigate their value to commercial assets to their respective cdomities. Make no m.istaks - DTO is now and will probably alwayt be a general aviation facility serving° the needs of corporate, business, air taxi, charter, and personal recreational aircraft. Within these market segments, however, thlre is a large potential for economic return, For example, I personally visited i Denton last year by way of aircraft no lose than six times vs. four visits by automobile because of the distances involved, all wore one-day tripe. My D NAY23" G o i~E...,.. . z { }jy1 {!!!1111)) h%.l•lr r local (Denton arms) expenditures during the airborne visits were more than double those of the automobile visits,' and were comprised of fuel, supplies, i meals, and merchandise I acquired during my stay. I suspect that similar 'j observations can be made by most of the visitors to your airport - the travel time waved in getting to Denton by air results in greater time in the local area in"which to contribute to the economy, Spin-off 'industries related to the airport raeult it similar economic returns, There iadireot benofita`resulting from the airport are difficult to quantify. Nsverthelee they are real (not ,specious, as characterized by one of the newspaper coutributors) and of a magnitude greater than one might imagine. General'svimtion in the United States has just emerged from an extremely difficult period - 1988 was the first year in'a decide in, which new aircraft deliveries were, up from the previous, year. Low airline fares resulting from deregulation has in the past resulted in comparatively loiter levels of general nd favorable, economic aviation activity, Air farss''aro now on the rise, and' conditions are again making travel by light aircraft cast-effective, The fact that'airport `expenses `exoesded`the direct airport income by only $31400 during this very soft economic period is quite ramarkabist when other indirect factors are considered, this deficit becomes real revenue. As the currant trend of general aviation grouth eontinuse, the airport will likwise continue to contribute to the comwlw tree economy, The Denton Municipal Airport should not be allowed to deteriorate into a second class Eaoiiity. Rather, the City Council should rally to the support of the y Airport Board and continue to invest a nominal amount of local funds for airport support, In addition, the city 'should seek to acquire available 1 Federal funds for airport maintenance and improvements. The city of Garland i got A heliport in that manner, and all citizens of Denton w111 benefit from a l similar strategy regarding its airport. ll (J tt Terry'oaus ~ president, { ;exam Pilots Association ~ I 1 cc~ Draton city couaol aJa llyor say 8teph"a s Joe 7hompeon, Airport Manager' e V. . Texas Pilots Association f~A~ - o/e 3426'H4llsdale Lane Car.and, Texas 75042-5446 141A yeti FAY 7,o, ~o,l a~ d 7x 76 Zo/ MAY 2 3 (989 C mrr r,°e~° F ~ ~ 0.0. f~V6HL P.E., F'aught~%P.ssociates Inc. O LUYTB.NPB. CEMES5bfM - HE C" A4AR1qw2, PE. CONSULTING ENGINEERS ,o MOOWe.0..E. may 15, 1989 Q Mayor Ray Stephens MAY 2 4 11989 Box 26 STOFF)~~ Denton, Texas 76201 E r Dear Mayor, Stephens, 1 recently received copies of articles and letters to the ! editor regarding the value of Denton Municipal Airport. The information was printed in the Denton Record-Chronicle in Match and April, 1 had a recent occasion to utilize your airport and would like to advise you of the direct economic benefits to the ' merchants of Denton. j T spent approximately 080.00 on fuel and perking for my aircraft with Air Ddnton, 1 hart dinnaY at a local resturant and puxahoosd automobile gasplloo for approximately 030,bbf for an expenditure of $110,00 in Denton in less than 24 hours PA a result of this tripe r learned that the Denton Airport is mire convenient than the Brand prarie Airport for visits to ray son In Coppelle and will be landing at Denton on future°visits. 1'certainly hype the opinion expressed,by Cpuncilman Hugh Ayer is not shared by the maiority of Denton Councill' Denton Kixport,is a find facility, and convenient for use by general aviation in that it is outside the very congested;airspsee in the Dallas ares X am firmly convinced that any objective and professional study will conflrm'that the Denton Airport has a positive economic impact on Denton. Y look forward to future visits to your fine Airport, ~ 8Sn .^Y, I i DIFapd~.h President i aciCouncilmen Boyd,Alexander,Ctorton,Hopkina McAdams and Ayer 433 EXECUTIVE CENTER EL PASO, TEXAS 79902 1 (916) 642.4900 i•ai.. e....• . ra . n .nr vaa.ri: . ..'~Sn h'S'-rl.i H. rlr Leif xrxaa 1 i~ BOBPRESIDENTTON 1 J l UNITED STATES PILOTS ASSOCIATION 1700 Salinas Las Cruces, NM 88001 505-522-6785 10 May 1989 Denton City Council ATTNc Mayor Rey Stephens Box 26 Denton, TX 76201 i Dear Denton City Council Members, j A local businessman, Tony Riley, has asked the United Staten Pilots Association to provide some information on the economic worth of a_local airport to a community. Mr, Riley attached to his request some recent copies of `articles and columns from The Denton Record Chronicle. The current questioning of the value of the I Denton Municipal Airport is being raised in similar fashion in towns and cities across our nation, As a national organization devoted to aviation education and safety, the United States Pilots Association is very concerned with the lack of 'understa'nding the general public has about airports and aviation. -I There are few airports in the US that do not serve sa a vital f link in our notion's aviation transportation system, Unfortubetely , I aviation is typically,viewod by the public as either the airlines or.small planes flown as a hobby by wealthy people. amoral aviation is much more than recreational flying. It inoludes flyinq such as pilot training (airline'pilots did not obtain":their basic flight training in -airliners)t_low enforoementt transportation of people, products, and vital araarist aerial ambulance servioest deep sea commercial fish upottinat Pipe and power line iinapectionst ~ aerial mapping and photographyt radio traffic reportingt search and rescuer and dozens of other flight activities beat done by general aviation aircraf The current aviation skepticism in Denton concerns the economic value of the airport to the community, 'Even though a atudy bythe North Central Texas Council of Governments estimated the airport, adds almost all million annually to the Areal some citizens don't believe it. One resident, Carl Johnson, equates airport value to the number of commercial air carriers that use the facility. As an educated professional aohnson's views are respected by the 1 Denton City Council 10 May 1989 Page 2 citizens, His knowledge on general aviation, though, is seriously Wanting. The grim aspect of this situation is that too many people listen to him and, because of his professional stature in the community, believe he known what he is talking about. Unfortunately he does not, The problem general aviation, airport owners, and operators face is two-fold t First, uninformed people like Johnson present false perceptions of an airport's economic drain on a community, Second, those people whn know the facts share it only with others who also know the facts, The true value and economic impact an airport has on a community is not being brought to the j attention of the general public with the same emotional fever and far reaching voices as those of the detractors. How many people come into Denton via general aviation? How much do they spend? Is this being documented? I think not, A few years ago my wife and I flew into Denton on business. We arrived r on a Friday morninq, conducted our business, shoppede ate lunch and dinner in local restaurenta, spent the night with fiends, and f departed early the next'Morning# During our twenty-four hours in Denton we spent about $150. Now many other business people arrive by plane? How much do E they spend in Denton? How many flights result in future sales or contracts for Denton businesses? How many planes are based on the airport? How much is spent each month to own and maintain these planes? The real problem is not how much does the airport add to the economic well-being of Denton. The real problem is how to show what the airport contributes, financially and otherwise, to the well-being 04 Denton.' It is obvious this is not being donet otherwise Mr. Johnson's erroneous perceptions would fell on deaf ears, What can the lousiness owners, operators, and pilots at the airport do? Following ere some ideas that have proven apooesslul at other airports around the nation whose value has also been questioned. 1, Have the FSO (fixed base operator where planes are fueled, I serviaad, and parked) keep a log book in the lobby. Have eaoh transient pilot enter into the log dates of arrival and departure, purpose of visit, and money spent in Denton (airport servicsa, food# lodgingp shopping, business, other). This is one way; to track how much money the airport brings into Denton. Pit►d out how many businesses in Denton have customers, clients or visitors that fly into Denton. f a ryun: roar r 7 Wz Denton City council 10 May 1989 Page 3 I. Do an economic impact study. This can be requested by the privately owned FBO from one of the local university business sorphooJ.'ortaimSpacmaltrl Besusieanrceshs instudiesstitute,reveal'finis ithatts ahe freedirec setrvi'imce,. Ai , pact indirect impact, and induced impact will yield a dollar value multiplier of three to five. This means that Money generated by airport usage usually moves through a community three to five times. Additionally, airports generate taxes, add jobs, and bring in state and federal funds. 3. Hold an airport open house, Use considerable Pte to promote the event, Have all airport users (local businesses, etc,) participate, Educate the public on what the airport does. 4. Hold a weekend aviation day at a-local mall. aviation related businesses and organizations to putvupeanlexhibit educating the public on their facet of aviation, flight traininq, militar This can include y (aviation) recruiters,' FBOe, model airplane clubs, experimental aircraft builders, the Civil Air Patrol, local flying clubs, Explorer Scouts, Confederate Air Poroe, etc, j 5. Most tours of the airport facilities for students, business and IIl civic leaders, and elected officials. j 66 The airport may be able to oreate, a unique attraction at the f ( airport to draw vlaitors, Examples include a shopping mall'salling area arts and crafts (e.g. El Paso International Airwrt)t an aviation museum (e.g, Harlingen Airport)i a restsurant (e,g, Amarillo)t an aircraft manufacturer (e,q. Xeirrville)t a resort area (e.g. Lakeway Airparx west of Austin); or vacation destination ( (e,g. Mustang Beach Airport at Port Aransas), 'i If the uninformed had their way, all small airports would cease to exist, if one realizes how congestod air traffic is now at major hubs (like DP^W), can you imagine what it would be like if no reliever airports (like Denton) were available? Local community airports are as vital to our national transportation system and local economics as are interstate and intrastate highways. Closing an airport is analogous to shutting off area businessec,to regional, national or international markets. It is turning away tourism and denying a community of the economic advantages of general aviation, j On behalf of the United States Pilots Association I urge jf Denton to take a closer look at the overall picture of its airport, i Airport users, the ball is in your and of the"0aurt nowt'don't drop vents&::~ j Denton City Council 10 May 1989 Page 4 1 I it, Decide how to show Denton what the airport contributes to the area and then go for it. If you lose your airport its not because it lacks value, it is because you lacked the ability to document its Value. Don't let that happen. Good luck in convieicinq the citizens of Benton what you believe in. Sincerely yours, i` Niv Bob Worthington I Copies tot v Mr, Joe `Thompson Denton Municipal Airport Manager Rt, l f Municipal Airport Denton] TX 76205 I Editor The Denton Record Chronicle PO Box 369 ' Denton, TX 76205 Mr: Tony Riley Suite 107 I 11105 Shady Trail Dallss, TX 75229 i 1 III d~iAl(r r.. it _