28th Annual Texas Aviation Conference:
Tentative Program

[complete program]

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Alton Young's Memorial Motorcycle Ride
1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Golf Tournament at Panther Trail Golf Course
12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Planes and Lanes Bowling Event
(Sponsored by Garver)
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Exhibitor Set-up
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration/Check-in
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Exhibits Open
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Get Acquainted Reception in Exhibit Hall
THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2010
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Registration Desk Opens
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. Welcoming Address and Words from the Sponsors
Dave Fulton, Director, TxDOT, Aviation Division
Darci Neuzil, President of Texas Airports Council (TAC) and Deputy Directory, Addison Airport
Jay Carpenter, Texas Aviation Association
8:50 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Introduction of Aviation Advisory Committee Members
Dave Fulton, Director, TxDOT, Aviation Division
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. State of Aviation Division Address
Dave Fulton, Director, TxDOT, Aviation Division
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. FAA Southwest Region Update
Teri Bruner, Regional Administrator, FAA Southwest Region
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Coffee Break
10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. General Aviation Airport Security
Anthony Tranumn, Transportation Security Administration
(presentation, 294KB)
11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Environmental Issues in General Aviation
Rob Hackman, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
(presentation, 585KB)
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Luncheon
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Texas Airports Council (TAC) Meeting
  • Approval of minutes from previous meeting
  • Election of 2010 Officers
  • TAC Goals for 2010
  • General Discussion
Afternoon Breakout/ Workshop Sessions
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Workshop Session I

I: Wildlife Management and Planning
Chris Rozansky, Collin County Regional Airport
(presentation, 1.3MB)

Linda Tschirhart-Hejl, Wildlife Biologist, USDA Wildlife Services
(presentation, 4.5MB)

II: Airport- Tenant Relations and Minimum Standards
Dave Byers, Ph.D., Associate Professor, University of Nebraska, Omaha
(presentation, 872KB)

Jason Milewski, Airport Manager, Victoria Regional Airport
(presentation, 2.4MB)

III: Airport 101: An Introduction for Airport Managers
Lenny Llerena, Airport Manager, New Braunfels Municipal Airport
(presentation, 410KB)

IV: Concrete Airfield Pavement: Design Resources and a Case Study
Rich Rogers, Cement Council of Texas
(presentation, 896KB)

Sabrina Garber, The Transtec Group
(presentation, 758KB)
3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Break
3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Workshop Session II

I: Gaining Community and Political Support for Your Airport
Brian Loughmiller, Mayor, McKinney, Texas
(presentation, 3.8MB)

Timothy Fousse, Director of Public Works and Aviation, City of Hondo, Texas
(presentation, 2.9MB)

II: Airport-Tenant Relations and Minimum Standards
Dave Byers, Ph.D., Associate Professor, University of Nebraska, Omaha
(presentation, 872KB)

Jason Milewski, Airport Manager, Victoria Regional Airport
(presentation, 2.4MB)

III: Hangar Development at Your Airport
Megan Caffall, TxDOT, Aviation Division

Randy Kirk, Erect-A-Tube
(presentation, 5.7MB)

IV: Fencing Your Airport
Greg Chovanec, Stay-Tuff Fence Mfg. Inc.
4:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Break
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Workshop Session III

I: Wildlife Management and Planning
Chris Rozansky, Collin County Regional Airport
(presentation, 1.3MB)

Linda Tschirhart-Hejl, Wildlife Biologist, USDA Wildlife Services
(presentation, 4.5MB)

II: RAMP Session
Kari Campbell, TxDOT, Aviation Division
(presentation, 641KB)

III: Hangar Development at Your Airport
Megan Caffall, TxDOT, Aviation Division

Randy Kirk, Erect-A-Tube
(presentation, 5.7MB)

IV: Fencing Your Airport
Randy Lenz, Stay-Tuff Fence Mfg., Inc.
(presentation, 1.6MB)
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Awards Banquet
2010 Awards Presentation:
  • General Aviation Airport Manager of the Year
  • Reliever Airport of the Year
  • Most Improved Airport
  • Airport of the Year
  • RAMP Coordinator of the Year
  • Aviation Art Contest Winners
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Evening Social
(Sponsored By Rodriguez Engineering)
FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2010
8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Exhibits and Registration Desk Open
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast Buffet
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Washington/Reauthorization Update
Henry Orgodzinski, President, National Association of State Aviation Officials
(presentation, 2.5MB)
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Current Issues in Business Aviation/ General Aviation
Steven J. Brown, Senior Vice President, Operations and Administration, NBAA
(presentation, 113KB)
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. North Texas Aviation Education Initiative
Mayor Bobby Waddle, City of De Soto

Michael Mallonee, North Central Texas Council of Governments
(presentation, 3.2MB)
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Checkout Break
(Exhibits breakdown)
10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Aviation Education Opportunities in Texas

Michael A. Johnson, Sr., MBA Mountain View College
(presentation, 2.0MB)

Steve Swartz, Ph.D., University on North Texas, Denton
(presentation, 1.4MB)
10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Getting Kids Involved with Aviation and Your Airport
Angie Oakes, Coyote Flight Service, Amarillo, Texas
(presentation, 7.3MB)

Jasmine Gordon, Calhoun Air Center, Port Lavaca, Texas
11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. TxDOT/DOT-FAA AIP Program & Listening Session: Questions and Answers
Dave Fulton, Director, TxDOT, Aviation Division
(presentation, 294KB)

Mike Nicely, FAA Airports Development Office, SW Region
11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Prize Drawing
  • Grand Prize
  • 1st Place
  • 2nd Place
  • 3rd Place