Wingin' It - Arlington Municipal Airport Newsletter Wingin' It - Issue 3 - December 2014 | Page 4

Arlington Municipal Airport Newsletter Inclement Weather Preparations at GKY Issue 3—December 2014 (continued from page 1) Potassium acetate is the FAA-approved liquid chemical applied to the runways and taxiways. Prior to last December’s storm, we pretreated the first three priorities. Our goal this year is to again use the combination of chemicals and plows to keep the Airport operating even through the winter’s harshest storms. Our priorities for snow/ice removal are:        RUNWAY 16/34 TAXIWAY A TAXIWAY D AND FBO RAMP REMAINING TAXIWAY ALPHA STUBS TERMINAL RAMP TAXIWAY G AND REMAINING STUBS REMAINING RAMPS As each storm dictates, all priorities are subject to change. The Basics of Aircraft Donation Many owners continue to house aircraft that are no longer airworthy for a variety of reasons, but there comes a time when the hangar must be cleared. While most museums will only consider accepting rare or historically significant aircraft, pilots, or their families, can explore other options. Several nonprofit organizations, such as the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (http://foundation.aopa.org/) or Build-a-Plane (www.buildaplane.org) accept gifts of airplanes. Universities or community colleges with aviation programs, such as Tarrant County College, may also consider accepting donations of planes for students to rebuild. Contact Darrell Irby, TCC Aviation Maintenance Department Chair, at 817-515-7358 or [email protected] for more information. In addition, some national charities have partnerships established so they can accept non-standard donations. Once a charity is selected, be sure to verify the non-profit status if you’re unfamiliar with the organization. Get a written agreement that specifies the date of removal, the method for determining value, and who pays shipping charges and other expenses. Finally, please contact Airport Operations and advise us of your plans. We’ll be available to provide airside escorts and manage traffic, as needed. GKY Sunset Photographed by Scott Deadman, Airport Operations Maintenance Tech 4