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December 2015 |
First Snowfall of the Season
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Flight for Life, Communication Specialist of the Year!
Flight for Life Communication Specialist Steph Wilson has gone above and beyond the call of duty! She was awarded the 2015 National Association of Air Medical Communication Specialist of the Year with her involvement both in the communications center and within the Flight for Life organization.
Her many accomplishments include making sure the center is adequately staffed, and consistently remaining calm in stressful situations.
For the full article on Steph's accomplishments,
click here
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Stein's Aircraft Services Prepares to Sell Fuel
Just when we thought the construction season was over, Stein's Aircraft Services broke ground on a new fuel farm project. As the a
irport's newest Fixed Base Operator (FBO), they will be ready to serve airport customers with both JetA and 100LL on January 1st, 2016!
Owners Mike and Laurie Stein are looking forward to continued growth at Waukesha County Airport stating, "Stein's Aircraft Services is excited to be offering this new service to based and transient airport users."
Please contact them at 262-544-2031 for service.
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Calling All Volunteers for JanBoree 2016!
We are proud to be participating in the Waukesha JanBoree, one of Wisconsin's premiere winter festivals, on Saturday, January 16.
Volunteers are needed to assist us with the event by manning flight simulators, facilitating aviation-related crafts and handling concessions. Weather permitting, this event will also feature Young Eagles rides. Help encourage the next generation of aviators!
If you're interested in giving your time and talent to make this event a success, please contact Aimee Scrima at 262-521-5250 or via
email.
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Airport Operations Commission Meetings
The next Airport Operations Commission meetings will be
in the airport terminal conference room on the following dates:
- Wednesday, January 13, 8:00 a.m.
- Wednesday, February 10, 8:00 a.m
- Wednesday, March 9, 8:00 a.m
All members of the airport community are welcome to join the meetings, which are held the second Wednesday of each month - same time, same place.
If you would like to receive notification of agenda items, please email Aimee Scrima at
[email protected] or
click
here.
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Welcome to the final newsletter of 2015!
The past year was marked by a revamping of the airport and the addition of services. Even as I write this, Stein's Aircraft Services is busily finishing their fuel farm facility, and we are in the final closeout stages of both the Runway and Facility projects. In spite of the reduced activity this summer, the budget and operational activity is ending up quite favorably.
Looking ahead, we still have several improvement projects on standby including a ramp expansion, Runway Safety Area improvement, new Snow Removal Equipment building, and relocating Taxiway C. I am working very hard on qualifying for Federal Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funds to accomplish at least one project in 2016. Rest assured, however, the remaining projects aren't nearly as impactful as replacing a runway!
As we prepare to open the doors to 2016, I'd like to thank you for a great year and for sticking with us through the construction. Have a wonderful holiday season and I look forward to seeing all of you in the New Year.
Thank you and fly safe,
Kurt
Kurt Stanich, Airport Manager
Waukesha County Airport
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Operations Update by Matt Grenoble
Snow Update
Even though we've had our first snow storm, winter still seems to be eluding us with these mild temperatures! Our snow removal team did a great job keeping 10/28 open during that storm. It was very wet and heavy snow so the runway required constant attention.
The mild start to the winter has allowed us to complete some minor pavement maintenance such as crack sealing on Taxiway E. Hopefully the weather trend continues, but I suspect our luck will run out soon!
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)/Drones
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), a.k.a. Drones, will undoubtedly be a popular gift this holiday season. If you plan to give someone a drone as a present, please be sure to include plenty of literature on how and where to safely operate it. Remember, if you want to fly it within 5 miles of any airport, you must notify airport management or the control tower.
Know Before You Fly is a great website that everyone should visit before flying their new present!
If you see a drone operating near the airfield, please contact Airport Administration or Operations at 262-521-5250 to report it.
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Looking Ahead to 2016
The New Year always lends itself to new planning here at the Airport Administration office! Here are some of the anticipated improvements for 2016.
A new economic impact study will be conducted and may require input from our airport users.
In 2009, Carroll University completed this study (available here) which included useful information in promoting Crites Field as a premiere destination for corporate and recreational pilots. We are looking forward to seeing how the growth of the airport over the last seven years has contributed to the economic benefit we provide to the community.
2016 will begin a multi-year reinvestment into our T-Hangars! Matt Grenoble's phased repair plan starts with structural upgrades to these affordable hangar options. Further improvements in the next few years will increase their life and appearance. Stay tuned for more details.
Speaking of hangars, winter is a great time to plan to build! Informational packets are ready to be picked up at the Airport Administration office highlighting two great locations on the airfield (
click here).
If you're interested in leasing one of these lots, please contact us at 262-521-5250 or via email.
Meta4, our marketing consulting firm, will be reaching out to tenants and airport users for the biennial Airport Tenant Survey. We value your feedback and continually look for ways to improve your airport.
Here's to a happy (and more improved!) 2016.
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Connect with Us on LinkedIn!
Have a LinkedIn account? Connect with us on our company page: Waukesha County Airport/Crites Field. In addition to being another great resource for all things news and aviation at your airport, plans are already in the works to utilize this platform to further promote our services to corporate aviation departments, connect aviation professionals to the next generation of pilots and enthusiasts and more.
We invite you to check out and follow our LinkedIn Company Page by clicking here. Enjoy!
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Upcoming Events
Waukesha Aviation Club's Christmas Party
Grab your holiday spirit and join the fun at WAC's Christmas party on December 15 at The Machine Shed. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7:00 p.m., order off the menu. RSVP to Dennis Mohr email.
Enjoy Waukesha's premier winter festival January 16-18 with a whole host of activities for the whole family, including Saturday's event at the Waukesha County Airport which will feature EAA Young Eagles rides for children, ages 8-17! For the full list of events,
click here.
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The Waukesha County Airport/Crites Field Newsletter is intended to inform airport tenants, visitors and other interested individuals about the latest events, news and services available to them at the airport. If you would like to see a topic featured in the next newsletter, please contact Kurt Stanich, Airport Manager, at
[email protected] or call 262-521-5250.
Waukesha County Airport/Crites Field
2525 Aviation Drive
Waukesha, WI 53186
262-521-5250
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