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FAA DESIGN COMPETITION FOR UNIVERSITIES 2009-2010
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is continuing to offer a Design Competition for Universities for the 2009-2010 academic year and has added new design categories.  The Competition challenges individual students or teams of students (undergraduates and graduates) from U.S. colleges and universities, working under the mentorship of a faculty advisor, to address challenges in four broad areas: Airport Operations and Maintenance, Runway Safety/Runway Incursions, Environmental Interactions of Airports and Airport Management and Planning. Students must have a faculty advisor. Cash prizes are given to first, second and third place winners in each category. The first place winners will present their design solutions at the FAA Headquarters in Washington, DC in June 2010.  Contact: VSGC@odu.edu  (757) 766-5210

 

Competition guidelines and full details are available at:
http://FAADesignCompetition.odu.edu

FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH
EAA Chapter 59 Blueberry Pancake Fly-in
McGregor Executive Airport (KPWG). 8 AM- 10:30 AM. Airplanes of all kinds, Demonstration, Videos and More.
For more info call 254-749-5490 or email President@eaa59.org
 


FEBRUARY 13, 2010
Lufkin, TX. Fajita Fly-In. Angelina County Airport. (KLFK)
Come visit the Fajita Fly-In located in the heart of deep East Texas at the Angelina County Airport. Great food, hangar flying, and all your friends will be there. Come enjoy the hospitality of EAA Chapter 1219 and the Angelina Airport Staff who Co-Hosts this long running event with EAA Chapter 1219. Discounted fuel is also available, come see for yourself why this is one of the most successful events in Texas.
Contact: Don Lymbery C:936-637-9046, Email pilot@Consolidated.net

FEBRUARY 15, 2010
Aviation Education Summit
When: Monday, February 15 – 1:30 p.m.
Where: NCTCOG Offices, 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, TX 76011
Please see:
DRAFT agenda
Executive Summary
Correspondence from Michael Morris, Director of Transportation at NCTCOG
Please visit www.nctcog.org/aviationeducation  for complete study reports.

FEBRUARY 20-23, 2010
Houston, Texas
HELI-EXPO® 2010 is the world's largest tradeshow

Dedicated to the international helicopter community.  Discover new ideas and business solutions, the best products and services, and unsurpassed networking with more than 16,000 industry professionals from around the world.  FMI visit: http://www.heliexpo.com

MARCH 21-24, 2010
The American Association of Airport Executives 13th Annual Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Conference and Exhibition - San Antonio, Texas
For details visit: http://events.aaae.org/sites/100301/index.cfm 

MARCH 27, 2010
Gladewater, TX. Runway Gumbo Lunch Fly-In.  Gladwater Municipal. (07F)
Website http://www.eaa972.org.
EAA Chapter 972 is hosting a “Runway Gumbo” Lunch Fly-In from 11a to 1p with fix-ins, hardware & drink. Donations welcome. Chatter & lies expected. Very close expanded tarmac parking. Come on down/over/up to see us. Contact: Bob Tippens 903-57403641, Email bjtippens@embarqmail.com

MARCH 27, 2010
San Marcos, TX. BiPlane Fly-In. San Marcos. (KHYI)
We will have airframe competitions including Best New BiPlane and Best Restoration before our Lunch Cook-Out and in the afternoon we'll have war bird flights with our CenTex CAF Wing (T-6 to B-25). We are getting groups rates at the Embassy Suites (with shuttle bus service), and we are hoping to be visited by the Fokker DR! TriPlane. Let's help keep the Double Lift Fly-ins airborne! Contact: Buck Willis 512-297-1833, Email BSkybolt@yahoo.com

APRIL 7-9, 2010
28th Annual Texas Aviation Conference
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott, 1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77380
The event is sponsored by the Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division and is Co-Sponsored by the Texas Airport Council and Texas Aviation Association.  All for Nominations at the Texas Aviation Conference held each spring, the Texas Department of Transportation’s Aviation Division presents four customer service awards. Award nominations for the TAC are requested for the following categories:  Most Improved General Aviation Airport,  General Aviation Airport of the Year, General Aviation Airport Manager of the Year, Reliever Airport of the Year or Reliever Airport Manager of the Year.  FMI visit http://tti.tamu.edu/conferences/tac10

APRIL 17, 2010
San Antonio, TX. Bluebonnet Picnic and Fly-in.  Cannon Field. (53TX)
Website http://www.als-cannonfield.com
The Alamo Liaison Squadron's annual picnic flying and fundraiser is scheduled for April 17th in 2010. All are invited. There is no gate fee, only a donation for the barbeque. Events will likely include the traditional "L-bird" demo as well as the flour bombing and spot landing contest. We hope to host a related movie as well. The Alamo Liaison Squadron extends a particular welcome to pilots bringing in their L-birds. Contact: Ryan Short 210-902-0372, Email ryan@lbirds.com

MAY 15, 2010
Third Annual Big Whoop Fly-In - 7:30am-4pm - Calhoun County Airport - PKV
Spend a Day at Gulf Coast's Friendliest Airport! The day's events include: a Spot landing competition, Flour bomb competition, Vintage aircraft, Static aircraft displays, Cessna aircraft displays and Your Boarding Pass into History. Flight Experiences will be available: B-25 Doolittle Mitchell Bomber, T-6 Texan Trainer, and a PT-17 Stearman Bi-plane. Please visit www.CalhounAirCenter.com  for pricing. Also Special fuel pricing for one day only! Breakfast will be available and food vendors will serve lunch! FREE Pilot Admission.
Contact info: Calhoun Air Center - PKV, Ann Brinkman, 4876 FM 3084, Port Lavaca, Texas 77979; email: fly@calhounaircenter.com; website:  www.CalhounAirCenter.com

MAY 28-30, 2010
Ranger, TX. RANGER FLY-IN & AIRSHOW (Website http://www.myspace.com/rangerairfield). Ranger Antique Airfield. (F23).  After a very successful 2009 event, it's back! Annual Memorial Day Weekend Fly-In & Airshow at Texas' 3rd oldest airport. Note: International Biplane Assoc. will be holding their first fly-in event in conjunction with the Ranger Fly-In & Airshow. Weekend also includes meetings of the Antique Airplane Assoc. and the Shortwing Piper Club. Breakfast served to public Saturday morning by local Lions Club. BBQ lunch served to pilots and passengers only Saturday 11:30. Airshow 1:00 (field closed 1:00-3:00). Great 3300 ft. grass runway. ALL aircraft welcome, RSVP appreciated. Show your support of the volunteer-supported field by bringing your aircraft and spreading the word. Showers available to campers. Contact: Jared Calvert 254 433 1267, Email jaredwd@yahoo.com

SEPTEMBER 12, 2010 - JANUARY 9, 2011
TANGO-ALPHA-CHARLIE:  Texas Aviation Celebration

The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 N. Congress Avenue at the intersection of
Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. in downtown Austin, Texas

Visit:  The Story of Texas

<<click poster to the right for full details>>

 

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