Tenenant Bulletin – May 2012

Spring has Sprung!

I guess the winter of 2011-12 will be the winter that never was.  We did not have a lot of snow to push around, so the Stead staff was able to get quite a bit of significant house keeping done.  Many of you may have noticed the effort to clean up the landscape adjacent to the west end hangars, as well as other efforts to keep our airport in top condition.

We have begun our pavement maintenance program, which includes our ritualistic crack sealing here in the land of shrinking asphalt.  As a reminder, please stay well clear of the crack sealing team as they work around the field.  Taxiing through hot tar will be detrimental to your aircraft and our efforts to preserve the field.  We will also be sealing portions of the ramp and hopefully, runway 14-32.  We will also be repainting various airfield markings as time and money allows.

Fire inspections can be scheduled immediately.  We want to make sure that we get these done in a timely manner and have all hangars inspected by the end of July.  They begin on Tuesday, May 29, 2012.  Please contact Patti at 775/328-6570, as soon as possible, to schedule your inspection(s).  A schedule of available dates for inspections is included with this letter.   Patti has also scheduled ABC Fire to come out one day only – as an opportunity for you to get your fire extinguishers serviced on Tuesday, June 12th.  ABC Fire will be parked out front the administrative office and you may drop off your extinguisher(s) and $11 fee per extinguisher, prior to Tuesday, June 12th.  As always, thank you for your cooperation.

Please remember it is very important for you to update any changes in your tenant/sub-tenant mailing address, e-mail address, or hangar status.   Also, it is important for you to have your insurance certificates sent to the Economic Development Department every time it renews.  Please send all of your address and e-mail changes to pedgington@renoairport.com and all of your current insurance certificates to tfinley@renoairport.com or fax them to 775/328-6564.

There are a couple of websites that you might be interested in having:

• The Stead Airport AWOS website is:    awos.flystead.com

• The Stead Airport User’s Association website is:   steadusers.org

Tim Brill, owner of one of our local flight schools, continues to bring fun events and important safety training seminars to our airport.  We have listed below the dates for great entertainment and safety seminars in the coming summer.

Pizza and a Movie:
Sponsored by the Aerobatic Company and Flight School, Inc.               (775) 329-3366 (www.aerobaticcompany.com)
Donations of $ 7.00 per person are appreciated.  Your donation will pay for pizza and popcorn. You provide your own drinks!  Time for all nights is 6:00pm to 8:30pm.  Please RSVP at (775) 232-4881. When you RSVP, please ask Tim Brill for the movie location (or look for a note on his hangar door). It may vary due to weather conditions.
Thursday May 24, 2012: Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines (1965)
Thursday June 28, 2012: Hell’s Angels (1930)
Thursday July 26, 2012: The Blue Max (1966)
Thursday August 23, 2012: Battle of Britain (1969)
Thursday September 27, 2012: 633 Squadron (1964)

FAA Safety Seminars:  7:00pm start
(Register on line at www.faasafety.gov):
Wednesday May 30, 2012: Stall Spin Awareness
Wednesday June 27, 2012:   Surviving takeoffs and landings
Wednesday July 25, 2012:   Flight Maneuvers Demystified

Here are some other dates to add to your summer calendar.

• NCAR Pylon Racing Seminar:  PRS is scheduled for June 13-16 inclusive.  We have included a letter from RARA with all details on integrating this training with Stead tenant operations.

• Saturday, June 30th:  EAA Young Eagles Flight Day.

• Saturday, July 14th:  Stead Tenant BBQ, hosted by the staff at Reno-Stead Airport.

• October 9th: A Stead Airport User Association hosted aviation safety seminar.  The topic for discussion will be relevant to the changing of seasons and what we need to do to prepare for winter operations.

Thanks for your help and cooperation in keeping Stead one of the best little GA airports in the west.

Sincerely,

Mike Dikun

2012 Fire Inspection Dates

8:30 a.m. to noon

The following items are the primary concerns to Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) Fire Inspectors look for during hangar inspections at Stead:

1. Combustible rubbish stored in non combustible containers with lids. – 1103.6
2. Oily rags and such stored in approved closed containers with self closing lids. – 1103.6
3. NO SMOKING SIGNS. – 1103.2
4. Fire extinguishers in approved areas and inspected and serviced by a State of Nevada authorized fire extinguisher company. A minimum size fire extinguisher of 10 lb. ABC type agent and UL listed.
5. Extension cords shall not be used as a substitute for permanent wiring and only used with one portable appliance. The amp capacity shall not be less than the rated capacity of the portable appliance supplied by the cord. Appropriate storage of cords when not in use. – 605.5
6. Aircraft work is limited the exchange of parts and maintenance requiring no open flame. – 1104.6
7. Flammable and combustible liquids, when stored over 10 gallons must be stored in a liquid storage cabinet labeled “Flammable – Keep Fire Away”. Doors must be well fitted, self-closing and equipped with a latch. Cabinets shall be UL listed or equivalent. – 3404.3.4.4.1
8. Keep area around fire extinguisher free and clear and provide clear access to them. Recommend a 30” red line/box showing clearance in front of fire extinguishers and electrical service. – 1105.7
9. Label containers with actual contents.