Pearland Regional Airport September/October 2020 Newsletter

September/October 2020 | www.flypearland.com

Fall is upon us with cooler weather and rainy skies. Along for the ride is a very active hurricane season. I would like to remind everyone to be prepared for inclement weather with a few small suggestions that we can all do to make preparations quick and easy. An essential preparation is keeping property clean of debris or loose branches. Also, making sure that our tie downs are secure, and notifying the airport office of anything that may be a concern before it becomes a problem. Not only will this help protect us and our properties, it also helps keep the airport as a whole looking good and being proud of a place that we call home.

On the topic of housekeeping, in the past year we have made numerous improvements around the airport and we plan on making many more. As Pearland Regional Airport continues to grow, we can all work together to build a place we are all proud of. Part of this clean-up involves personal property being left on airport-owned property. Anything left for more than a single night must be registered with the airport office, otherwise we may mistake it for being abandoned. This includes aircraft, vehicles, trailers, etc. We will make reasonable attempts to contact owners but if contact can not be made, it will be removed at the owner’s expense.

As we continue to grow and improve together, everyone is encouraged to contact the airport office with any concerns or ideas. We are constantly striving to do better and are making changes toward that goal. Even if your idea cannot be implemented immediately, it may be worth adding to our wish list for our next big project.

As a final note, we have recently added another Line Service Technician to our team. If you have not met him already, please say hello to Tony Estrada when you see him out and around the airport. Tony strives daily to provide excellent customer service to all those he encounters. Tony is also eager to help you with all your full-service fueling needs. Welcome aboard, Tony!

Stay safe and happy flying,

Jason Panos

General Manager

PHOTO CONTEST

Pearland Regional Airport is now accepting entries for our new aerial photo contest!

The first-place winner will be the one who takes the best picture of the entire airport. The winning photograph will be professionally printed in large poster format and be hung up in the Pearland Airport Management Office. It will also be used on the airport's website and in marketing materials.

PRIZES

The top three photographers who best capture the spirit of Pearland Regional will receive aviation fuel gift cards in the following amounts:

1st Place: $100
2nd Place: $50
3rd Place: $50

CONTEST RULES

Contest entries must be submitted by noon on Monday, November 30^th 2020. Late entries will not be considered. Multiple entries are welcome but different winners will be selected for each category. Entries without completed entry forms will not be considered.

Although credit will be given to photographers, all entries become property of Pearland Regional Airport.

First Place Requirements

The photo must be in its original state and cannot be altered in any way, including but not limited to removing, adding, reversing, or distorting subjects within the frame.
The photo must be taken from the approach end of runway 32 at an elevation that enables the photo to encapsulate the entirety of Pearland Regional Airport and all distinguishing features.
The photo must not be distorted and represent a true image of Pearland Regional Airport. Non-compliant images will be discarded, including but not limited to: fish-eyed, panoramic, or skewed images or images which cut off portions of the airport. Images that are difficult to distinguish airport features will also be eliminated.
The photo submission must be digital and of sufficient resolution to allow large scale printing without distortion.

Second & Third Place Requirements

The photo must be in its original state and cannot be altered in any way, including but not limited to removing, adding, reversing, or distorting subjects within the frame.

For more details and entry forms, please visit the management office at Pearland Airport or email trevor@flypearland.com.

FUELING UPDATE

Just over a year ago we informed users that Pearland Regional Airport (PRA) will no longer be able to offer full-service fueling on certain properties without an agreement in place from the property owners.

We are pleased to inform you that one property owner has signed an agreement, and we can now service that area with our fuel trucks (as seen in green below).

Properties shown below in red do not have an agreement in place and therefore we are still unable to provide service with our fuel trucks.

If you have questions about how we can continue to serve your fueling and other airport needs, please contact the FBO directly. For any questions regarding the agreements or future restricted access, please contact the owner of the property from which you access the airport.

SHELL AEROCLASS REWARDS PROGRAM

As a reminder, we are now part of the Shell Network, which means you can earn rewards just by filling up. Learn more about the Shell AeroClass Rewards Program here. Check our website for updated fuel pricing.

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