VOLUME 22 ISSUE 3 Page 1
Hicks
Airfield Pilots
Association FLAPPINGS
The Greatest Hicks Airfield Related Newsletter On The Planet! March 2007
Flappings Newest Editor
Inside This Edition Letter from the Editor Page 3
Presidents Corner Page 4
Financial Reports Pages 6-8
Meeting Minutes Pages 9
Fly Ins & Outs Page 10
Classified Ads Page 11
Tips & Tricks Page 5
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Contacts (Who to Contact about What)
President, Membership Representation & Communication, Legal Counsel Contact
Coy Surles 817-439-2007 [email protected]
Vice President, FAA Master Plan, Safety & Quality of Life
Ron Sinclair 972-345-3279 [email protected]
Secretary, FAA Liaison, Community Relations, PMG Contact
Don Browning 817-439-3240 [email protected]
Treasurer, Lot Maintenance, Mowing, Beautification
Jim Usher 817-236-7506 [email protected]
Infrastructure-Runway/Taxiway/Septic/Gates-etc.
Bill Akin 817-343-5300 [email protected]
Annexation
Bob Kraft 817-306-8547 [email protected]
CCRs
John Unangst 817-581-5031 [email protected]
Principal Management Group: Carol Moran 817-451-7300 x205
Architectural
Phase I: Bill Akin 817-343-5300 [email protected]
Phase II & III: Don Davis 817-656-1040 [email protected]
Grounds & Maintenance
Chair: Alan Sanderson 817-439-3749 [email protected]
Welcoming
Chair: Carol Morris 817-439-4545
Safety
Chair: Ron Sinclair 972-345-3279 [email protected]
Website & Directory
Michael Reddick 817-439-0234 [email protected]
Newsletter
Ron Sinclair 972-345-3279 [email protected]
Table & Chairs
The HAPA Tables & Chairs are available to any current HAPA Member for personal
use on the Airport Property for activities such parties, family reunions, meetings, etc.
Please contact Melana to enter your reservation for the Table and Chairs.
Chair: Melana Sinclair 817-306-8750 [email protected]
Submittal Policy
The deadline for submission of articles, advertisements, minutes, and reports will be the
15th of the month. This should provide sufficient time to edit the lay out of the news-
letter so that it can be mailed & posted to www.t67.org by the first of the following
month. Please provide input in MS Word format, if possible. Flappings will be available
online on or about the first of every month. All ads should be submitted in writing to Ron
Sinclair, 155 Aviator Dr, Fort Worth,TX 76179 or by email to Ron Sinclair at
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Hello all, Flappings is now under new management. Mike Reddick recently left the news-
letter as editor/publisher to concentrate on his excellent web site dedicated to our airfield;
T67.org. Mike did an excellent job on Flappings, and we all appreciate his dedication and
time spent on both the newsletter and the web site. We all thank him for his dedication.
I would like to expand our newsletter with guest contributors on any subject that pro-
motes the majority of interest found on Hicks… in other words, I may not publish an article
on quilting (unless it has airplanes or cars on it) or Pez dispenser collecting (unless..well
you know) This month, one of our neighbors is providing one of many inventive ways to
get the most for your flying dollar. Another subject I would like to see, would be all the
building projects being undertaken, such as dragsters, campers, go-carts, antique car res-
torations, aircraft building projects, who knows how many RV’s are being built as I write
this at Hicks alone? (besides Jay Pratt). Send some pictures of your project to my e-mail
with a story or just a description.
We are fortunate to share one of the most unique privately owned airports in the state,
diverse in our interest, and passionate in our beliefs and politics. Hicks Field is first and
foremost an airport and one we all wish to see continue as such regardless of your hobbies
and sports. The uses we find for the hangars we own are wide ranging, from multi million
dollar businesses, to 2000 square foot toy boxes. The popularity of Hicks as a residence
attracts many as well, including myself. How cool is it to share such a place with like
minded gear heads involved with almost anything that has an engine and goes fast.
Please feel free to call or email anytime with ideas, stories, advertisements, sugges-
tions, and criticism.
Be safe,
Ron Sinclair
Letter from the editor
As the newest editor of Flappings, I will attempt to add to
its content with all the news and stories related to our airport
that we can afford to stuff into its pages. I would also like to
invite anyone to submit airport stories and information regard-
less of whether it’s aviation or non-aviation hobby related. I
would enjoy seeing some variety that includes auto, cycle, fly
tying, whatever! There’s some cool stuff hidden in these han-
gars. This is everyone’s newsletter, let’s open up the field and
become neighbors.
March HAPA Board of Directors Meeting: March 13, 2007 Hangar 155 “Let’s Talk” at 7:00PM BoD Meeting At 8:00PM
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Presidents Corner By Coy Surles
While a cold and wet February brought its share of taxiway and septic issues, I am en-
couraged by our members continued commitment to improving our airfield. People like Bill
Akin, Bob Avery, Alan Sanderson and Don Browning are flying on auto pilot when some-
thing needs to be done at Hicks. Whether overseeing septic maintenance, repairing gates,
filling potholes, or resolving tax issues, these folks deserve our sincerest gratitude. When
you see a member engaged in this activity, please stop and say thank you.
Your board is hard at work reviewing CCRs, securing maintenance bids, and tending to
the day by day challenges we face. Unfortunately however, issues such as outside fuel
storage, taxiway damage due to water line installation, blocking your neighbors hangar ac-
cess and others continue to cause undo work and anxiety. We need to continually ask our-
selves if the activity we are engaged in will make our airport safer and more enjoyable.
Simply put, if the answer is ‘no’, then I respectfully ask you communicate your plans to
correct these and other infractions.
This board is dedicated to working with our members in the shared vision of continually
improving our place to fly, live and enjoy our hobbies. We have a lot to look forward to in
the upcoming months with better weather, more flying and the like. One of our members,
Larry Hinson, has suggested a May or June block party involving a car show, live band,
airplane rides and the like. More details to come. Once again, I would like to personally
thank those who continue to serve and I look forward to our future at Hicks.
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Tips & tricks By the Former Mayor of Haltom City, Gary Larson
My $14.25 Engine Preheater
I've been doing a little research on Engine Preheaters. Some of the solutions are
very expensive. I found a post where someone had adapted a portable electric heater. I
remembered I had an old heater and a piece of 4" flexible metal duct left over from in-
stalling a new dryer that would work if I could connect them together. I stopped by the
Aviation Department at Home Depot to see what I could find. The heater is 7 1/2"
round. I found an 8" to 6" reducer and a 6" to 4" reducer to get close to the correct
size. A little sheet metal work and some pop-rivets and here's the finished product.
Here's the setup in the hangar. I place
a shipping pad/blanket over the cowl-
ing to hold the heat in. The heater is
controlled by a 7 day timer, so I can
stop by the hangar on the way home
from work and set it to come on a cou-
ple of hours before I plan to fly. I plan
to add a Thermo Cube that would only
allow the heater to come on if it is cold
enough to make preheating necessary.
Editors Note: I teased Gary a bit about this set-up in our “Arctic Conditions” of
Texas, But I must admit… One day when Gary wasn’t around, I borrowed the pre-
heater above and used it to warm the engine in my Cessna 150. It worked great, I
was up to operating temps about the time I reached the run-up area. Of course it
should be noted that this article is strictly for academic purposes and not intended for
actual application.
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Financial reports Submitted by Jim Usher
HAPA Income Statement INCOME January 2007 YTD 2007
Scheduled Income
Regular Assessments $ 8,674 $ 8,674
Runway Fees (471 Lots) 10,635 10,635
Total Scheduled Income 19,309 19,309
Other Income
Late/NSF Fees - -
Fines - -
Gate/Miscellaneous Income - -
Interest Income 139 139
Total Other Income 139 139
Total Income $ 19,448 $ 19,448
EXPENSE
Administrative Expenses
Bad Debt Expense $ - $ -
Bank/Check Charges 10 10
Collection Services 300 300
Copies & Postage 385 385
Data Processing 418 418
Rental/Storage 178 178
Licenses/Permits/Inspec Fees - -
Meetings - -
Printing - -
Member Relations - -
Professional Services
Accounting/Audit - -
Legal & Professional (225) (225)
Management Fees 854 854
Taxes and Insurance
Directors and Officers Liability - -
General Liability Insurance - -
Taxes - Other - -
Property Taxes 140 140
Utilities
Electricity 880 880
Telephone 2 2
Contracts
Lawn Maintenance Contract - -
Courtesy Patrol Contract - -
Repairs and Maintenance
Electrical/Lights - -
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Fences/Gates/Walls - -
Equipment/Tractor Repairs - -
Sign Repair - -
Pavement Repairs - -
Plumbing - -
Septic Field Repairs - -
Gas/Oil - -
Other Expenses
Misc. Expenses - -
Reserve Contributions
Deferred Maintenance Reserve - -
Total Expense $ 2,942 $ 2,942
Net Income/(Loss) $ 16,507 $ 16,507
Maintenance Projects
New Runway Expense $ - $ 316,619
(Funded by Runway Reserves)
BALANCE SHEET - HAPA As of January 31, 2007
ASSETS LIABILITIES
Current Assets Current Liabilities
Operating Cash - PMG $ 81,214 Accounts Payable $ -
Community Association Bank Prepaid Assessments 42,057
Runway Fee Reserves - PMG 32,590 Total Current Liabili-ties 42,057
Operating Cash - BOD 491
Justin State Bank Other Liabilities
Short-term Investments - PMG 22,408
Collection Cost/Other Escrow 1,401
Beal Bank Total Other Liabilities 1,401
Clearing Account - PMG 345
Total Cash 137,047 Total Liabilities $ 43,458
Accounts Receivable* 1,775 OWNERS' EQUITY
Total Current Assets $ 138,822 Reserves
Other Assets Deferred Maintenance Reserve $ 21,818
Prepaid Expenses - Equity
Total Assets $ 138,822 Retained Earnings 56,813
Note: Total Owners' Equity $ 78,631
* Plus Assessments 30 - 90 days $8,439
* Plus Assessments over 90 days $20,528 Net Income/(Loss) 16,734
Total Liabilities and Owners' Eq-uity $ 138,822
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2006
Operating Budget Actual Variance
Income
Regular Assessment 76,500 75,216 (1,284)
Other (Fees & Fines) 0 1,593 1,593
Interest 1,200 9,008 7,808
Total Income 77,700 85,817 8,117
Expense
Administrative 15,957 20,374 (4,417)
Professional Services 25,423 66,001 (40,578)
Taxes & Insurance 11,500 6,678 4,822
Utilities 10,620 8,880 1,740
Contracts 5,000 10,899 (5,899)
Repairs & Maintenance 9,200 8,626 574
Total Expenses 77,700 121,458 (43,758)
Net Income / (Loss) (35,641)
As of 31 Dec 05 321,897
As of 31 Dec 06 96,111
Net Change as of 31 Dec 06 (225,786)
Cash on Hand
Budget to Actual Report
Capital Improvements (Runway) Status (As Of Dec 31, 2006)
Income
Banked as of 31 Dec 05 242,622
Income 2006 127,550
Total Income 370,172
Expenses 316,619
Net Income / (Loss) 53,553
Financial reports, Continued
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A regular meeting of the Hicks Airfield Pilots Association Board of Directors, held in Hangar
155, 13 February 2007, the president in the chair, and Mr. Browning acting as secretary,
was called to order at 7:30 pm after 30 minutes of open discussion.
Board members present were Mr. Coy Surles (President), Mr. Ron Sinclair (Vice President),
Mr. John Unangst, Mr. Jim Usher (Treasurer) and Mr. Don Browning. Mrs. Melana Sinclair
(Assistant Secretary) was present. Board members not present were Mr. Bill Akin and Mr.
Bob Kraft. Principal Management Group agent Ms. Carol Moran was present at the invita-
tion of the Board. Nine members of the Association were also present as observers.
Mr. Usher distributed copies of the most recent financial statement.
Mr. Surles made a motion to defer deciding about the south gate project until a cost esti-
mate from Mr. Akin could be evaluated. The motion was passed.
Mr. Surles made a motion to proceed with taxiway repair. Mr. Akin will be asked to inves-
tigate the available options such as whether member volunteers or the runway contractor
will make the repairs. Mr. Usher offered to ask his contacts about the best way to proceed
to solve this problem. The motion passed.
Mr. Browning made a motion to restate and amend the CCRs. Mr. Unangst reminded the
Board that he was anxious to receive written input regarding ways to improve the existing
document. The plan is to consider all of the suggestions, and then a committee will go
through every line of the CCRs applying the recommendations, experience and common
sense in an attempt to produce a viable document. The membership will be asked to com-
ment on the drafts at various stages. When a consensus is achieved the attorney will be
asked to review the draft document and any required changes will be made. Then it goes
to a membership vote which requires 60% in favor to become ratified. The motion passed.
Mr. Browning made a motion that the north gate batteries be replaced. Mr. Usher offered
to assist in obtaining the required three bids. The motion passed.
Mr. Browning made a motion that the Association pay the expenses of one member to at-
tend the 2007 TxDOT Aviation Conference in Corpus Christi on 18 April. This would include
the $125 registration fee and two days at the conference hotel ($120 per day). Mr.
Unangst amended the motion to designate Mr. Browning as the attendee. The motion
passed.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 pm.
Respectfully submitted by:
Don Browning
HAPA Secretary
BoD Meeting MINUTES
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Fly Ins & Outs Saturday, March 3rd — Waco, Texas EAA Pancake Breakfast
Mc Gregor Executive Airport - (PWG) Every 1st Saturday 8:30 –11:00 EAA Chapter 59 host
Saturday, March 10th— Lufkin Texas Free Fajita Fly-In Angelina County Airport (KLFK) Sponsored by EAA Chapter 1219
and Angelina County Airport. 10 AM - 2PM Discount Fuel to attendees! Contact: Jack Porbeck 936-674-6370
Saturday, March 17th— Pockru’s- Justin, Texas Texas An-tique Airplane Association Fly-In 817-468-1571
Saturday, March 17th— Tyler Pounds Field Fly-In/Drive-In
Breakfast 8:00-11:00 Every third Saturday hosted by CAP Saturday, March 24th— Granbury, Texas Granbury Municipal
(KGDJ) EAA Chapter 983 Pancake Breakfast Fly-In 8:30-10:30 every 4th Saturday Door Prizes & Raffles
Saturday, March 31st— Draughon Miller Texas Regional– Tem-
ple, Texas 8:00 AM Gourmet Pancake Breakfast, Banana Pancakes, Sausage, Ham, OJ, and Coffee hosted by the Bell County Squadron of the CAP.
2007 HAPA DIRECTORY
A new, updated HAPA directory is being compiled using the previous directory listings
and the public information available on the Tarrant Appraisal District website in order to
reflect the current owners of hangars and lots at Hicks. You will find several spaces be-
low for corrections, updates, and additions to your personal info (phone numbers, email
addresses, N number of your aircraft, etc.) if you wish to have this information made
available to other HAPA members. Name: _____________________________________ Home Phone: ______________________
Mail Address: ___________________________________________________________________ Cell Phone: _____________________ E-Mail: _______________________________________ N Number: ________________ Type Acft: __________________________________________ Signature: ________________________________________________ Date: _______________
(Any changes to information must be accompanied by your signature.)
Please mail your new info to: HAPA, 100 Aviator Drive, Ft Worth, TX 76179 or email
it to [email protected] to assist us in getting the directory online and available to the mem-
bership. The information will be located in a password protected section of the Official
HAPA website, www.t67.org
No information you furnish to HAPA will be released for any other purpose.
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AIRCRAFT HANGAR SPACE FOR RENT
Park your plane in a new 72x60 hangar with a 50/14’ Bi-fold door. Rent all or per plane. Restroom/shower/electric
808 Aviator Drive Call 469-835-9985 for more info.
FOR RENT
2 Bedroom, 1½ Bath, Fully furnished on
airport, all utilities plus dish.
Call 817-439-4545 for more info.
MOWING AT HICKS Reasonable rates.
Call anytime.
Jim Usher , Hangar #410
(817) 236-7506 or (817) 891-2989
DON DAVIS REALTY JAN LARY @ 817-656-1040
Cell: 817-715-4693 or
Lots for sale and hangars with offices,
unimproved space, or lofts.
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
Biennial Flight Reviews, Aircraft Checkouts (most S.E. & M.E. aircraft). Air-space reviews, Aircraft System and Performance Reviews. Student up through and including ALTP.
Based at T67. Call 817-439-0757 for appointment.
FOR CONTINENTAL (TCM) ENGINES AT ANNUAL OR 100 HOUR INSPECTION (Or any time a suspect cylinder is in doubt)
TCM Service Bulletin SB03-3 states: “TCM requires a cylinder borescope inspection be accomplished in conjunction with the differential pressure test.” (This is NOT an FAA mandate.) With the development of recent borescopes, this inspection becomes an excellent tool that will affect your decision on a suspect cylinder, regardless of engine manufacturer.
We have a solution: a borescope based here at T67. For an appointment please call
Jim Usher @ 817-236-7506 or Robert Read @ 817-439-0757.
Aircraft Hangar Space
For Rent
654 Aviator Drive
Restroom & Electrical
Provided.
For more info call
(682)831-1344 or (682)465-2936
Utility Trailer For Sale
Flat Bed Single Axle Trailer
6 ft. by 12 ft. Heavy Duty w/ side rails
Complete with extra tires.1st $400.00 takes it.
Call Gary 817-929-6460
Ultra Heavy Duty Grinder For Sale (This is the father of the mother of all grinders!)
2 Horse Electric Motor, 11/2 X 12 Dual Grinders or Buffers Wheels
Completely rebuilt inside and out, works like new. An absolute steal at 400 bucks
Call Gary at 817-929-6460 or come by hangar 154 anytime… Bring a BIG truck!
VOLUME 22 ISSUE 3 Page 12
Your March 2007 Flappings! The Official Newsletter of Hicks Airfield Pilots Association
HAPA
100 Aviator Dr
Ft Worth, TX 76179
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Notices:
The Official Hicks Airfield website is www.T67.org
If you would prefer NOT to receive a paper copy (and view
FLAPPINGS online at www.T67.org) please send an email to Melana Sinclair at [email protected]
We are continually updating the online version of the HAPA membership directory- if your info needs updated please
email Mike Reddick at [email protected]
If you haven’t yet provided an email address, please do! We would like to be able to contact as many HAPA members
as possible via email
BoD Meeting, March 13, Hangar 155, 7:00 PM
