From the Manager Private Jets, Inc.

VOLUME 4 ● ISSUE 1
From the Manager
BY: TIM WHITMAN
GENERAL AVIATION MANAGER
Wow it is hard to believe we are half way through 2012.
With that being said please allow me take this opportunity to
update you, our corporate partners and customers, of some
the things that we, your airport staff, have accomplished
over the past year. As this fiscal year comes to a close, we
have completed the installation of the new ILS for runway
35R at Wiley Post. We would like to thank everyone who
helped play a part in us bringing this project from conception to completion. To all of our customers that had to endure some runway closers, and all the other inconveniences
that come with airport construction, thank you for your patience and understanding. These small inconveniences were
well worth the finished product of having both north and
southbound ILS approaches on the primary runway at Wiley
Post. The new ILS approach is already providing enhanced
safety for our customers while saving our local operators
time and money. We would like to send special thanks to
OKC approach control for their cooperation too. We hit a
few bumps along the way, but now our users are given the
northbound ILS without having to request it (when conditions are IMC).
Over the past year, airport operations have been steadily
increasing. The number is up 9.39 % over last year – a good
sign that our state is still economically strong. This number
shows only the number of operations when the tower is open
and operating between 7 am – 10 pm.
The landscape is changing at Wiley Post once again with
the construction of the northeast corporate aircraft hangar
sites (off Rockwell in between Wilshire and 63 rd street)
available for lease. Currently there are 18 building sites
available all with water and electricity on site. Other infra-
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From the Manager
Spotlight On: Private Jets, Inc.
OKC Approach Notes
Airport Photo
Okie Derby
Upcoming Events
SUMMER 2012
structure in place includes taxiway and roads to each site, 8ft
security fence and automatic gated and lighted entrance.
There are lots available to accommodate corporate hangars
from 10,000 sq/ft up to 30,000 sq/ft. (Continued on page 3)
Spotlight On:
Private Jets, Inc.
Private Jets, Inc., provides jet charter flights for private
as well as business travelers. Our commitment to aviation
safety, high quality aircraft and unbeatable private jet service has made us a leader in the charter industry. In addition
to our charter services, we also arrange hotels, ground transportation and in-flight catering. We have aircraft located in
OKC, San Antonio, Houston, and Naples.
At Private Jets, Inc., safety is our number one priority. We
maintain stringent
safety programs that
exceed FAA requirements and our pilots
are put through a rigorous training and certification process. When you charter an aircraft through Private
Jets Inc., you enjoy access to an impressive selection of high
-quality jets. The private jets available represent the finest
aircraft - from the Citation to Learjet, to Challenger. Wherever you're going, you
can rest assured that
your aircraft will be
ideally suited to the
mission of your charter
flight. The Private Jet
Services team is personally committed to
providing you with an exceptional private travel experience.
The Private Jets aircraft charter experts will provide you
with a level of service that goes beyond your expectations.
Our team is available around the clock and ready to serve
you. We are available 24 hours/
day, 7 days/week,
365/year to take
calls, provide
quotes, and charter flights. Our toll
free number is 888-237-6059. We also encourage you to
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visit our website at
www.privatejetsinc.com
Private Jets Inc. has been
in business for over 25 years,
and continues to successfully
provide the ultimate charter experience to customers and
companies nationwide. We are pleased to announce that we
are now approved as Sentient provider as well. Sentient arranges more flights than any other charter broker business in
the country. Sentient builds relationships with only the best
charter operators, carefully selected and certified by Sentient
through both internal and independent examinations, which
gives them preferred access to world-class executive aircraft
in the U.S and beyond.
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ATCT News Contract Tower
Program
BY: TOM O’CONNOR
WILEY POST ATCT MANAGER
About 17 years ago the FAA started
outsourcing the operations of some of
their Air Traffic Control Towers
(ATCT) under private contract in an
attempt to cut costs. Needless to say,
the government saved millions and the
flying community was able to retain
their beloved controlled airfields. Despite the fiscal advantages, these new
contracts meant that many lives would
be forever changed. For example, the
FAA Controllers that worked at these
towers (now operated under a private contract) had to move
to different locations (FAA operated towers) in order to retain
their employment with the FAA. As a result, many chose to
retire from the FAA allowing them to continue working at the
same facility as a contract air traffic controller, while others
moved to other aspects of the aviation community as ATC
Instructors or Terminal Instrument Procedures Specialists
(TERPS).
The Contract Tower Program also generated opportunities
for many other controllers to continue working in the field,
such as retired military and FAA controllers. In fact, I would
have never had the chance to control civil air traffic if it wasn’t for the Contract Tower Program. When I retired from the
US Navy at 39, I was 8 years older than the cut-off to apply
for a controller position with the FAA. However, as an employee under the contract tower program I am proudly serving my 17th year as a controller and Air Traffic Manager at
Wiley Post Airport. The users at Wiley Post are blessed with
a seasoned, diverse staff that, although is only half the size of
the pre-1995 FAA tower staff, is able to utilize our extensive
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experience to consider traffic trends, environmental conditions, and operational complexities, while ensuring efficiency
and safety. All of this expertise would never have been utilized without the Contract Tower Program.
I would like to extend an invitation and encourage pilots
and students to visit the tower at least once to see the other
side of the microphone. The air traffic control tower at Wiley
Post opens every morning at 7:00 am and closes at 10:00 pm
every day of the year. Visiting the tower will enhance your
understanding of what goes on between the controller and
pilot by seeing the airfield from our perspective and learning
about the equipment we use to provide services. Only positive things can come from opening the lines of communication to gather more knowledge, for controllers and pilots
alike. Communication is quite literally what it is all about.
Thanks to everyone for making Wiley Post Airport your
home and please support the Contract Tower Program.
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OKC Approach Notes
SUBMITTED BY: SCOTT SLATER
SUPPORT SPECIALIST, OKC ATCT
For over a year now, thanks to feedback received from the
general aviation safety committee, the lines of communication between OKC ATCT and the general aviation pilot community have been opened and we have begun holding biannual general aviation pilot meetings at Wiley Post in order to keep
those lines of communication
flowing.
We had our first meeting last
April with about 30 pilots in attendance. It was a great opportunity
for everyone to discuss ideas and
issues. The next meeting is scheduled for October 4th immediately prior to the scheduled Oklahoma Pilots Association meeting at 6:30 p.m. We hope to see
you there.
Some of you will be glad to hear that FAA representatives
completed a site survey June 5 th in preparation for the installation of ADS-B (Automatic Dependent SurveillanceBroadcast). At present, we are scheduled to have ADS-B
installed at OKC ATCT by the end of 2013.
Finally, we have some good news for the IFR pilots. Soon
in lieu of radials we will have named fixes for our departure
gates. Scheduled for the October chart publication, the waypoints to the south and west will be the first to published with
the north and east waypoints scheduled to release in early
2013 followed by the publication of new SID’s and STAR’s
which are scheduled to be charted in June 2013. This will
help alleviate all of the radials in the IFR clearances and will
help controller/pilot communication by simplifying readbacks.
It is always great to get feedback from our customers and
we would like to keep the lines of communication open.
From all of us at OKC ATCT we hope you have a great summer and look forward to seeing you in October.
Airport Photo
Collings Foundation P-51 Mustang on Valair’s ramp
If you would like to submit a photo for
the newsletter please send it via email to
Kristy Reed at: [email protected]
carry a minimum of bodily injury liability and property damage liability insurance on the aircraft to be flow in the Derby.
A certificate issued on the insurance company's form is acceptable provided it describes or names the event, date(s) or
insured's participation and the Limits of Liability.
For more information and to download registration forms
please visit: http://www.okiederby.info/index.html
We hope to see you there!
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Okie Derby: The
Spirit of Friendship
TAKEN FROM: OKIEDERBYINFO.COM
OKLAHOMA CHAPTER NINETY-NINES
The 34th Annual Okie Derby Proficiency Air Rally will
take place August 17-18, 2012 and is sponsored by the Oklahoma Chapter Ninety-Nines. The Okie Derby is the worlds
largest proficiency air rally and was begun to generate funds
for Aviation scholarships with $65,000 having been awarded
since 1990. The Oklahoma Chapter relies on friends and supporter of aviation and education to help us achieve our goal
for funding of the "Wings of the Future
Scholarship." Through the scholarship
program we encourage interest in aviation and upgrading of pilot skills. If you
want to have FUN and POLISH your
flying skills then the Okie Derby Proficiency Air Race is the Place for you!
About the Race:
The Okie Derby is a cross-country proficiency event of
approximately 225 statute miles for single, multi-engine aircraft & experimental aircraft (piloted by builder) to be flow
during daylight hours under VFR conditions and conducted
on a handicap system. Entrants will submit speed handicaps
to the nearest statute mile per hour and fuel estimates to the
nearest 10th of one gallon for the aircraft they will be flying
in the Okie Derby. The object of the Derby is to demonstrate
the ability of the contestant to fly a cross-country course in
such a manner as to most closely equal the contestant's speed
and fuel estimate. The Okie Derby is limited to commercially
certificated stock model fixed wing
aircraft possessing a range of 225
miles without refueling. Aircraft
must have a current annual and/or
must be within their 100 hour inspection, if applicable. All aircraft
must have proper entries in their log
book. Aircraft must have communication capability in the
frequency rage of 118.0 to 129.5 MHz. Each contestant must
For more information about
our New NE Hangar Development area please give us a call
at 405 789 4061 or just e mail
me at [email protected]
to get more information or
setup your tour of this state of
the art, ready to build hangar
development site.
As we move forward there are a number of projects we are
working on to try to improve the airport infrastructure at both
of the GA Airports. At C.E. Page, we are completing the installation of a new fuel farm system replacing the old antiquated system with a state of the art fuel transfer system designed to meet the needs of smaller GA Airports. We are also
finishing the design work and preparing to request bids for
the following construction projects (all at C.E. Page) Installing Lighted Hold Signs for RWY 17R/35L and RWY
17L/35R, Reconstruct north 650' of RWY 17L, Rubber Removal and Rehabilitation of RWY 17R/35L, Install MITL on
T/W A, A-3, A-4, & D, Reconstruct/Strengthen Parallel T/W
A and T/Ws A-3 and A-4 between T/W A and R/W 17L/35R.
Late this past spring, airport staff had the north entrance reconstructed from Cimarron Road west to the first intersection.
This project most definitely improved the main entrance to
the C.E. Page Airport.
As we move forward in the new fiscal year, we will be
looking at pavement, drainage, and infrastructure needs at
both Wiley Post and C. E. Page Airports in order to update
our Capital improvement programs and work to fund large
and small projects at both airports. One of the greatest needs
at Wiley Post is to secure funding for the extension, widening, and reconstruction of RWY 17R/35L. This expansion is
critical for our current based aircraft and customers who fly
lager, heavier corporate jet aircraft. When the primary runway is closed (for repairs, etc.), the current width and length
of the secondary runway can be very challenging for the larger jets. The pavement expansion will ensure that aircraft can
safely operate, even at maximum weight.
This is just a small update on some of the things we here
in the GA Airports Division have been working and focusing
on over the past year. Please feel free to stop by the office
any time and I will be glad to take some time and talk with
you about the exciting things happening at both of our outstanding GA Airports.
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Airport Contacts
Upcoming Events
OPA Meeting —August 1
Mailing Address
5915 Philip J. Rhoades Ave. Rm. 104
Bethany, OK 73008
Okie Derby—August 17-18
General Aviation Manager
OPA Meeting—September 1
Tim Whitman
405.789.4061
[email protected]
Monthly Fly-Ins
1st Saturday: Ponca City Aviation Booster Breakfast, Pauls Valley
Hamburger Lunch
Field Operation Leader
Chuck Thompson
405.789.4671
[email protected]
2nd Saturday: Ardmore Pancake Breakfast @ Lakeland Aviation
3rd Saturday: Alva Regional Airport Breakfast
Operations Officer
Kristy Reed
405.789.4061
[email protected]
4th Saturday: Enid Breakfast (Spring to Fall Only)
WANT TO STAY INFORMED ABOUT AIRFIELD NOTAMS
AND OPERATIONS MEMOS? - JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST!
Send an email to [email protected] to get on the OKC GA
(Wiley Post and CE Page Airports) NOTAMs and Memos email list.
Land & Property Administrator
Pam Newell
405.316.3266
[email protected]
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Corporate Contacts
AIR ONE FLIGHT ACADEMY, INC.
405-789-0000
[email protected]
www.aironeflightacademy.com
AMERICAN JET CHARTER, INC.
405-495-5453
www.american-jet.com
ASSOCIATED AERO SERVICE
(405) 789-5474
[email protected]
www.associatedaero.com
ATLANTIC AVIATION
405-787-4040
www.atlanticaviation.com
CALVIN TAFF ELECTRONICS
405-789-1268
[email protected]
CAPITAL AVIATION, INC.
405-495-1141
www.capitalaviation.com
CIRRUS AIRCRAFT
405-650-5900
www.cirrusaircraft.com
[email protected]
COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE
www.oklahomawing.org
www.saveaninvader.org
E.T. MECHANICAL, INC.
405-495-2807
[email protected]
BLAKNEY AVIATION
405-495-4747
[email protected]
BOOTS EDGE REPAIR CORPORATION
405-720-6004
[email protected]
www.bootsedge.com
FAA SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT OFFICE
405-798-2000
www.faa.gov
The City of
Oklahoma City
DEPARTMENT OF AIRPORTS
5915 PHILIP J RHOADES AVE RM 104
BETHANY, OK 73008
ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED
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INTERSTATE HELICOPTERS
405-491-0321
[email protected]
www.interstatehelicopters.com
LEGACY AVIATION SERVICES, INC.
405-350-2100
Legacy-aviation.com
MID-CONTINENT AIRMOTIVE, INC.
405-354-6631
www.midconair.us
OKLAHOMA AVIATION AND CESSNA
PILOT CENTER
405-78-PILOT
www.oklahomaaviation.com
OKLAHOMA JET SUPPORT CENTER
405-787-8111
[email protected]
www.aviation-services-okla-city.com
RUNWAY CAFÉ
405-787-7732
PRIVATE JETS, INC
405-681-4466
www.privatejetsinc.com
SCOTT JONES AIRCRAFT SALES
405-495-8664
[email protected]
www.scottjones.com
SOUTHERN WINGS AIRCRAFT SALES
405-789-7402 405-789-5395
[email protected]
www.southernwingsaircraft.com
VALAIR AVIATION.
405-789-5000
[email protected]
www.valairaviation.com