Palmetto Aviation South Carolina Aviation Association
2022 Spring Edition
Georgetown County Airport Poised for Growth on SC’s Coast
IN THIS ISSUE … Annual Conference Recap 2022 - 2023 Board of Directors Legislative Update
Runways to Nowhere and Nobody Terry Connorton, SCAA President
In remembrance of Sept. 11 last year, I undertook a trip to visit every airport in the state. I called this trip “Project Discovery.” For me, it was an opportunity to discover South Carolina’s airports and people and to learn about their past, present, and future. Over 10 days, a colleague (Les Singleton, the camera guy) and I flew 2,609 air miles around the state, hopping from one airport to the next.
Courtesy John Gallant
There was interest and excitement when we landed, and the people we met were eager to show us their airports. We met the full-time employees, the part-time employees, the local weekend hangar flyers, and the occasional airport dogs. They all had one thing in common: they love aviation and are proud of their airports. Over the 10 days of flying around the state, it became apparent that every airport was very different, from the densly populated areas of the Upstate, the central agricultural areas, and the tourist areas along the coast. It was a tapestry of vivid lakes, forests, green fields, and sandy beaches making up this great state of South Carolina. However, not every airport has its advocates. In fact, when we landed at some airports, we were the only aircraft on the ramp, and there was nobody there but just a phone number to call. So the question becomes, why is this airport so different from the others? If the local county or city is not using these unattended airports, are they in jeopardy? Maintaining these runways and airports costs money, so how do local county and town councils justify an airport’s existence with no interest or revenue? What would happen if a land developer or corporation came along with new tax revenues and jobs? How would the local council vote? When an airport closes, it will never open again. With this closure, the airport’s history and opportunities disappear under the bulldozers of another interest in the land. Last year, SCAA supported the passage of Senate Bill 675, which succeeded in redirecting all state aviation taxes into the State Aviation Fund. These funds will be recurring, and they’ll provide maintenance, rehabilitation, and capital improvements to our public-use airports. There is no need for a public-use airport to have a Runway to Nowhere and Nobody; it just takes communication. As airport advocates, we need to educate and inform the public, business owners, civic organizations, and elected officials about the value of the airport and the state funds available to support it, which go a long way towards community acceptance and pride in the airport and its facilities. Often, communities are unaware of the many benefits an airport may bring to their region. Therefore, a lack of communication and interest will eventually close the airport to what might have been. I encourage all our readers to become their local airport advocates and not allow their airports to disappear by having a Runway to Nowhere and Nobody. So what did I learn during my trip around the State? As long as there is a local interest,
You can connect to the world.
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As long as there is a runway,
As long as there is an airport,
South Carolina Aeronautics Commission Update James Stephens, Executive Director
Spring in South Carolina reminds me of a winch launch in a glider. There’s a sudden pull that causes a brief run across the ground, a steep climb in altitude, ultimately settling into a flight thousands of feet above where you began just seconds prior. That brief, bumpy run equates to the pollen period that comes on abruptly while causing a little discomfort. The climb in altitude is like our temperature climbs as we head into summer, and the settling in reminds me of the heat that stays long after that fast climb. Right now, we’re on our take-off roll towards summer, things are a little bumpy, but that upward climb is coming quick, and the anticipation is mounting. For aviation here in South Carolina, the anticipation of an upward climb has never been greater for our airports. For the first time since I’ve been part of the South Carolina state budget process, I have legislators calling to discuss airport needs, next steps in the legislative process, and how they have been meeting with their peers to assist the growth of our airports and aviation. The growth plans have been centered on commercial service airports during the initial discussions at the state house, but lately, those conversations have been turning to include all airports and those that are being planned. Maybe I was wrong earlier in saying that the upward climb is anticipated, because the reality is that we’ve been on an upward trend for the last several years, and despite a global pandemic, our revenues and program growth potential has been climbing. My hope is that in the coming days, we settle into a new norm that allows our aviators and those that visit us by way of aviation to enjoy what our airports offer, to experience the benefits of flying, and to ultimately become proponents of ours in the days that follow. Apart from the positive airport development funding outlook, I’d like to draw your attention to land use planning around our airports. For several years now, the Airport Development staff here at Aeronautics has been working with airport sponsors and their accompanying local planners. The goal is to protect pilots and passengers using the airport, people, and property on the ground in the vicinity of the airport and the significant financial investment that the FAA, the State of South Carolina, and our local sponsors have made in their airports. For some time now, we have continued to see a general lack of understanding at the local level regarding compatible land use issues. So, soon, the Airport Development team will be reaching out to each airport and their local land use officials to make sure that there is an understanding of state law, the processes that are in place which allow for compliance, and the need to continue to protect our airports into the future. The successes that we’ve had are because of our pursuit to promote aviation together. We’ve seen our airports engage in their own way, and we’ve experienced the strength of those numbers. We’ve seen the South Carolina Aviation Association and its board of directors lead their membership toward a common goal. We have an Aeronautics Commission who actively engages their local communities and delegations to support aeronautical infrastructure that brings so much value to the state’s economy. Thank you all for your efforts! I look forward to that time when we’re aloft, so that we can look back to where we’ve come from, and we can see how far we’ve come. Blue Skies!
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Safety Update
Leo Berube, CFI, CFII, MEI, FAASTeam Representative
Tires, Tubes and Wheels Oh My! Should any of these components be improperly maintained or completely neglected, the results can be catastrophic. Aircraft tires are often the most overlooked items on many pre-flight inspections. Major aviation tire manufacturers such as Dunlap, Goodyear and Michelin provide extensive product documentation and recommended safe operating practices. In this Safety Update, we’ll briefly touch on the dangers of under-inflated aircraft tires. Aircraft tires on many light, propeller-driven aircraft are of bias-ply construction. Most of these aircraft tires use inner tubes which are permeable and can lose several pounds of pressure in just a week. So, unless the tire is significantly under-inflated or the aircraft is loaded to ramp gross weight, you will likely not see the sidewall bulge like the radial tires on your family car. Many of us own or rent aircraft that sport wheel pants. In order to inspect each tire, our preflight should include rolling the aircraft forward or backward on the ramp to allow a visual inspection of each tire. Some wheel pants feature inspection doors, but often these ports are far too small to allow for a thorough examination of each tire. Check tire pressures at least every five days. Accident Case Study: In 2008, a Learjet 60 crashed on takeoff at Columbia Metropolitan Airport resulting in fatalities (NTSB# DCA08MA098). One of the contributing factors was: (3) inadequate industry training standards for flight crews in tire failure scenarios.
Under inflated aircraft tire upon landing resulted in tube failure at the valve stem base.
The safety issues discussed in the NTSB report focus on criticality of proper aircraft tire inflation, maintenance requirements and manual revisions for tire pressure check intervals and tire pressure monitoring systems. https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/Pages/DCA08MA098.aspx https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=68960 Here’s recent feedback from several local A&Ps and IAs on aircraft tire and tube issues: A&P and IA’s Pet Peeves “I see many failures from pinched tire tubes.” “I see far too many tubes that are way past their prime.” “Under-inflated tires cause beat-up valve stems that most always result in a tube tear at the valve stem base.” “One of my biggest frustrations is aircraft owners who don’t opt for a new tube at tire change, especially when they don’t change tires but once every 7-10 years. The next thing you know, the tube is 25-plus years old and nobody can fathom why the tire ‘just went flat.’” Michelin Pocket Tire Guide for General Aviation https://aircraft.michelin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2018/01/2015_Tire_Care_Pocket_Guide.pdf Online course for FAA Wings Credit https://www.faasafety.gov/gslac/ALC/course_content.aspx?cID=269&sID=567&crID=3249757
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S.C. AVIATION & AIRPORT NEWS BAMBERG COUNTY AIRPORT DEDICATED AS TOBUL FIELD BY: DONNA L. HOLMAN, EXCERPTS REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM THE TIMES AND DEMOCRAT Bamberg County Airport (99N) officially took on the name Tobul Field during a dedication ceremony held on March 22. With its origins as a general aviation airport that opened to the public in 1982, the field made all the difference to Tobul Accumulator CEO Joe O. Tobul, who was seeking a prime plant location for the family business. In his remarks, Bamberg County Administrator Joey R. Preston applauded Joe and his son, Jim, for their leadership and influence, which contributed to the airport’s success. “Naming the airport Tobul Field is such an honor for our family. I lived in Bamberg for 25 years and have given back as much as I could to make Bamberg a better place,” said Jim Tobul, who served as president of the family business from 1980 until 2015.
Joey Preston, Bamberg County administrator, reads off the dedication to Jim Tobul and his mother Nancy. Courtesy of The Times and Democrat.
FLORENCE 1 SCHOOLS SEEKS AVIATION PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR
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Each year, SCAA works with a select number of airports to plan large-scale events designed to foster community, media and legislative engagement. If you want to spotlight your airport, email details to scaa@scaaonline.com.
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South Carolina Aviation Week highlights economic development through airport improvement and expansion, celebrates education opportunities by connecting communities to local airports, and recognizes legislative support of the state’s airport system and aviation industry. Airports across the state are encouraged to participate by planning an event that reflects these goals.
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The Aviation CTE Program at Florence 1 Schools seeks an aviation instructor. The faculty member must be knowledgeable and able to instruct in aerodynamics, meteorology, aircraft systems, safety management systems, airline industry, flight operations management, human factors, and aircraft structures. The candidate will also conduct flight training in simulators. Applicants should be familiar with using a Learning Management System to conduct face-to-face and online classes. For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kitty Carpenter, director of Florence 1 Schools Advantage Academy at kcarpenter@fsd1.org.
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Why August 14-20? August 19, the anniversary of Orville Wright’s birthday, was declared National Aviation Day by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1939. State and local legislators, aviation industry representatives, and Sumter County residents attend the 2021 Sumter County Airport Showcase and Ribbon Cutting celebrating the grand opening of South Carolina Avionics Services.
US Congressman Joe Wilson spoke during the 2019 Orangeburg Municipal Airport Showcase that celebrated the airport’s impact on local economic development.
SC Aviation Week is celebrated each year in the week including National Aviation Day, and following is a list of future Aviation Weeks: August 13 – 19, 2023 August 18 – 24, 2024 August 17 – 23, 2025 Page 5 Palmetto Aviation
SCAA LEGISLATIVE LUNCHEON A SUCCESS On March 2, SCAA members gathered at the South Carolina State House for a Legislative Luncheon. This event allowed members representing South Carolina’s airports and aviation industry to build and strengthen relationships with their elected officials and to thank legislators for their support of our airports.
Many thanks to our Legislative Luncheon sponsors: Lancaster County Airport – McWhirter Field [NBAA]
Legislative Update: $65 million has been approved in the state budget by the House of Representatives for the Department of Aeronautics. As part of that allocation are dollars for the six commercial airports in the state. It is expected that the full finance committee will take up the budget beginning Monday, April 11. The estimated 5-year capital improvement needs for all six commercial airports is estimated at $1 billion. The significant financial impact of COVID-19 has placed airports in a position where it will be difficult to excute on their planned capital programs as passenger traffic recovers to pre-COVID-19 levels and growth is re-established. If approved, this funding will help all six commercial airports continue to develop and grow. Airports play a key role in the current and future economic growth in South Carolina. SCAA needs your help! Please reach out to the members of the Senate Finance Committee to let them know you appreciate their support of this $65 million funding to benefit South Carolina’s airports. Harvey Peeler, Chairman Ronnie Cromer John Scott Kevin Johnson Mike Fanning
Nikki Setzler Darrell Jackson Karl Allen Thomas McElveen Stephen Goldfinch
Contact these Senators at scstatehouse.gov. Page 6 Palmetto Aviation
Alexander Thomas Kent Williams Sean Bennett Katrina Shealy Tom Young
Larry Grooms Tom Davis Tom Corbin Ross Turner
Danny Verdin Shane Martin Greg Hembree Michael Gambrell
SCAA INSTALLS NEW BOARD MEMBERS South Carolina Aviation Association proudly announces its 2022 – 2023 Executive Committee and directors.
PO Box 80994 Charleston, SC 29416 1-877-FLY SCAA (359-7222) www.scaaonline.com
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Terry Connorton, Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport Director, returns as the president of SCAA.
Kevin Howell, Senior Vice President/COO of Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, returns as vice president of the association.
Ryan Hounshell, Operations Manager at Holt Consulting Company, will once again serve as the organization’s secretary-treasurer.
The following individuals join the board of directors for three-year terms from 2022 – 2025:
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SCAA Con Chris Birkmeyer, PE WK Dickson
Steve Crimm Private Pilot
Chris Eversmann, PE, A.A.E. Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport
Denise Bryan, C.M. Fairfield County Airport, returns for her second term.
Returning Board of Directors members include: Andy Busbee, PE – Michael Baker International Barbara Clark – Jasper County Council Katie Eleam, C.M. – Greenville-Spartanburg International Page Airport 16 Palmetto Aviation Paul Moses – Lancaster County Airport Zach Nelson, MPA – McFarland Johnson
Thank you to SCAA’s board members, who volunteer their time and talents to lead the association in pursuit of its mission: South Carolina Aviation Association actively promotes aviation growth through airport development and safety to meet the air transportation and economic development needs of South Carolina.
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SCAA ANNUAL CONFERENCE From February 16 – 18, 2022, airport representatives, federal and state aviation officials, consultants and corporate members came together in Myrtle Beach for SCAA’s forward-looking Annual Conference. Updates were provided by the FAA, SC Aeronautics Commission and the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO). Educational sessions included Airport Development Updates, Transforming Airports for Future Vertical Flying Vehicles, Airport Sustainability 101 and a panel discussion on hangar space at airports.
Photo courtesy of Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
Approximately 300 attendees came together in Myrtle Beach for SCAA’s future-focused Annual Conference.
Photo courtesy of Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
Exhibitors were on hand to showcase products and services that improve airport operations and safety.
Attendees enjoyed a just-for-fun Casino Night, playing for the opportunity to take home fun giveaways.
SC Senator Josh Kimbrell, who wrote Senate Bill 675, joined the conference and addressed attendees.
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SCAA hosted a Silent Auction throughout the Conference, raising $5,365 for the SCAA Scholarship Fund. Photo courtesy of Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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GEORGETOWN COUNTY AIRPORT: THE $19 MILLION PHONE CALL Jim Taylor wasn’t going to answer his ringing phone as he walked out of his office at 5 p.m. on a Friday, a few days before Christmas. The gentleman on the other end of the line asked if he had a hangar that could accommodate a 26-foot-high aircraft tail. Jim, manager of Georgetown County Airport, did not. “At 5 o’clock on the Friday before Christmas, my first inclination was to say, ‘No. Sorry. Thank you. Merry Christmas,’” Taylor said. Instead, he paused and decided to start asking questions. Taylor kept the questions coming, turning that Friday-before-a-holiday phone call into a months-long conversation with Sherpa Air, the aviation division for Sherpa 6, a veteran-owned technology company that enhances military battlefield performance using technological efficiencies. Over nine months later, Georgetown County worked with Sherpa Air to plan for infrastructure improvements at the airport and create the spaces needed to ensure the defense contractor’s success in Georgetown County. The efforts yielded a 2021 contract, with the company investing $19 million over five years and creating 43 jobs. With a temporary office structure in place, work on Sherpa Air’s first hangar is underway. The dirt has been prepared and the pad work has begun. Steel delivery should happen this summer, and then the 30,000-squarefoot hangar will take shape. With options for two additional hangars, Sherpa Air is the first tenant to capitalize on the county’s identified economic development space along a decommissioned third runway. Seventy-nine acres remain to attract aviation-related businesses, including maintenance and repair, avionics and refurbishment providers. Taylor joined the Georgetown County Airport as manager in 2018. His focus has been on community involvement and economic growth for the county. He welcomed the South Carolina Breakfast Club, and a recent meeting saw 70 airplanes and 94 people participate. While COVID-19 put a damper on airport events, Taylor described pre-pandemic fly-ins and static display events that invited community members to engage with the airport. At one such event, a C-17 landed at the airport. “Everyone thought I was crazy, saying, ‘You can’t land a C-17 at Georgetown!’” Jim recalled. As one of three non-commercial airports in South Carolina with a 6,000-foot runway, Georgetown County is quite capable of handling larger aircraft. That was not always the case, though. The airport was originally built for use by the U.S. military during World War II and was leased from the county in 1943. During the war, it was known as the Marine Corps Auxiliary Air Facility and was used by the U.S. Army Air Force light observation squadrons for antisubmarine patrols over the Atlantic. In January 1946, the federal government returned the property and structures to Georgetown County and the airport was converted for civilian use. When the military built the facility, runways were created quickly by bulldozing trees and laying asphalt overtop of the debris. Over the decades, the organic material under the runway decomposed, creating sinkholes in the runways. Airports Stats FAA Identifier: GGE Location: 129 Airport Road, Georgetown, South Carolina Acreage: 645 Acres Main Runway 05-23: 6,005 x 100 feet Secondary Runway 11-29: 4,539 x 150 feet FBO: Seven Rivers Aviation, LLC Fuel: 100LL, Jet-A Terminal: 8,500 square feet, two floors, pilot’s lounge, large meeting room (capacity 50) with warming kitchen, 3 classrooms, elevator Page 10 Palmetto Aviation
Georgetown County has been focused on local engagement, demonstrating both the airport’s value to the community and introducing South Carolina’s young people to aviation careers.
Pilots and aviation enthusiasts gathered at Georgetown County airport in February for a meeting of the South Carolina Breakfast Club.
Georgetown County Airport (GGE) Flight Map Data Source: South Carolina Aeronautics Commission Economic Impact Study
157 A US Air Force C-17 was among the numerous aircraft on display at a community engagement event in 2018.
TOTAL JOBS
$5.1 M $14.4 M $19.5 M ANNUAL PAYROLL
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ANNUAL ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Approximately 25 years ago, the primary runway underwent major renovation. The asphalt surface was removed and the soil drug to eliminate voids created by the decayed trees. The surface was then replaced. At the same time, only a makeshift terminal building and one hangar graced the Georgetown County Airport. “Through tremendous support of the county, The SC Aeronautics Commission and the FAA, we have this gorgeous Lowcountry-inspired terminal building with rows of hangars,” Taylor said, speaking of the 8,500 square-foot Thomas W. Edwards Terminal building. Additional projects include the recent main runway rehabilitation and resurfacing, which added two inches of pavement. The previous landing weight was 60,000 pounds, and with the increased overlay, Taylor anticipates a weight capacity ranging from 80,000 to 90,000 pounds. For years, the Georgetown County Airport has been considered a destination airport, with people flying in to enjoy their second homes for long weekends. More recently, business travelers have begun more frequently utilizing the Georgetown County Airport. Located centrally to both Myrtle Beach and Charleston, the airport is quickly becoming an incredible economic tool for the county, with an annual economic impact of $19.5 million, according to the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission 2018 Economic Impact Study. “We have a great FBO here in Seven Rivers Aviation, one that conveys Southern hospitality. We are the first point of contact for tourists and business travelers. If we create a good impression at the airport, that creates a good impression for all of Georgetown,” Taylor said.
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CHS Flight School noticed the hospitality, opening its fourth location at the Georgetown County Airport in 2020. The school now operates in Charleston, Dorchester and Georgetown counties. With a return to community events, the airport looks to re-engage with the residents of Georgetown County. Airport users are seeking to resurrect a local Young Eagles program to introduce Georgetown County youth to aviation.
Aerial Map showing areas identified for economic growth and development at Georgetown County Airport.
“As kids, we would go to an airport, stand outside the fence, and just ooh and ahh. Today, there are no kids standing at the fence at airports,” Taylor said. “I want to bring kids to the airport, get them excited, and give them a career path,” he added. When it comes to growth and development, the county is examining funding options to aid in upgrading the airport’s secondary runway. It is also looking for opportunities to work with businesses and developers interested in taking advantage of the growth and ripe possibilities currently available at the airport for aviation projects of all kinds. “We’re poised to be the next coastal South Carolina airport to explode in growth,” Taylor said. Page 11 Palmetto Aviation Page 11
SC AERONAUTICS COMMISSION: PARTNERS IN AVIATION SCAA proudly supports and promotes the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission as it pursues efforts to foster economic development by overseeing the safety and development of the state’s public use airports, providing safe and reliable air transportation for state government and business prospects, and by providing aviation education opportunities. SCAA has enjoyed a strong relationship with SC Aeronautics Commission since the association’s inception in 1991. SCAA is grateful for the SC Aeronautics Commission and its partnership in furthering airports and aviation in our great state. Thank you, Commissioners!
Chairman, At-Large Delphin A. Gantt, Jr. 803-479-7199 chairman@aeronautics.sc.gov
District 1 Anne Esposito 843-597-2336 district1@aeronautics.sc.gov
District 2 David Anderson 803-622-8408 district2@aeronautics.sc.gov
District 3 Skeets Cooper 864-230-5799 district3@aeronautics.sc.gov
District 4 Lara Kaufmann 864-270-6660 district4@aeronautics.sc.gov
District 5 Charles D. “Doug” Barnes 803-287-5900 district5@aeronautics.sc.gov
Meet Your Commissioners SC Congressional Districts with Public Use Airports 4
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Anderson
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CHARLOTTE/DOUGLAS INTL
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Greenville
Pickens
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Marlboro
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Greenwood McCormick
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TWIN LAKES
LEE COUNTY BUTTERS FIELD
JIM HAMILTON L.B. OWENS
LEXINGTON COUNTY AT PELION
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LAKE CITY MUNI CJ EVANS FIELD
Sumter
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Calhoun
Clarendon
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Barnwell
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BAMBERG COUNTY
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ALLENDALE COUNTY
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NORTH MYRTLE BEACH
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District 6 Marco Cavazzoni 855-435-9522 district6@aeronautics.sc.gov
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Charleston
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U.S. Congressional District Representatives 1 – Nancy Mace 2 – Joe Wilson 3 – Jeff Duncan 4 – William Timmons 5 – Ralph Norman 6 – James E. Clyburn 7 – Tom Rice
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SALUDA COUNTY
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY
NEWBERRY COUNTY
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District 7 Chris Bethea 843-283-8484 district7@aeronautics.sc.gov
In Memory of Jamey Kempson SCAA would be remiss in thanking the SC Aeronautics Commission, without recognizing the passing of Jamey Kempson, who worked at the Commission for more than 12 years. Thoughts remain with Jamey’s family, his colleagues, and the airport personnel who worked closely with him. If you would like to honor Jamey, his family has requested memorials be made to Jamey’s home church, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 213 St. John’s Rd., Lexington, South Carolina, 29072. Page 12 Palmetto Aviation
MAKING SOUTH CAROLINA A SAFE PLACE TO LAND FOD has proven to be a hazard to safety of flight worldwide. Effective FOD-control programs demonstrate a positive record of reduction of aircraft accidents, incidents and damage. SCAA encourages all South Carolina airports to participate in FOD prevention and removal initiatives. With a positive impact to safety, the SC FOD program can help South Carolina build a reputation as a safe place to land. The program has 5 Echelons, and each airport is responsible for self-reporting their activities to SCAA.
FOD
Echelon 1
Designate a FOD boss and develop a written FOD Program – OR – Procure and routinely use a state-offered FOD sweeper
Echelon 2
Satisfy both requirements of Echelon 1
Echelon 3
Conduct a FOD Walk staffed by local airport operators and support personnel – OR – Conduct and log/document periodic FOD inspections and recovery
Echelon 4
Establish a metric (e.g., FOD/1000 meters square)
Echelon 5
Establish a statistical run-chart showing data from periodic inspections
South Carolina Aviation Association proudly celebrates the following airports for achieving Echelon 1: Aiken Regional Airport Anderson Regional Airport Allendale County Airport Bamberg County Airport Barnwell Regional Airport Beaufort Executive Airport Berkeley County Airport Charleston Executive Airport Charleston International Airport Cheraw Municipal Airport Chester Catawba Regional Airport Columbia Metropolitan Airport Conway – Horry County Airport Darlington County Airport Donaldson Field
Fairfield County Airport Florence Regional Airport Georgetown County Airport Grand Strand Airport Greenville Downtown Airport Greenville Spartanburg International Airport Greenwood County Airport Hampton County Airport Hartsville Regional Airport Hilton Head Island Airport Lancaster County Airport Laurens County Airport Lee County Airport – Butters Field Lowcountry Regional Airport McCormick County Airport
Mount Pleasant Regional Airport Myrtle Beach International Airport Oconee County Airport Orangeburg Municipal Airport Pickens County Airport Ridgeland – Claude Dean Airport Robert F. Swinnie Airport Rock Hill – York County Airport Santee Cooper Regional Airport Saluda County Airport Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport Union County Airport Williamsburg Regional Airport
Kudos to Greenville Downtown Airport for also meeting the requirements of Echelons 2 – 5. For more information about this program or to report your airport’s accomplishment, contact the SCAA Safety Committee at (877) 359-7222 or scaa@scaaonline.com.
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SCAA Scholarship Application
The South Carolina Aviation Association scholarship program promotes the aviation industry in South Carolina through limited financial assistance for South Carolina residents who are pursuing or will pursue a career in the aviation industry. Residents who attend, or will attend, an educational institution inside or outside of the state are eligible to apply. Recent scholarships have been provided at a level of $1,000. Awards are paid to the institution/school. I have read and understand the scholarship program description, I further state that all the information given below is accurate, to the best of my knowledge. Signed______________________________________________________
Date________________________
Your application must be accompanied by: (a) One (1) letter of recommendation from an SCAA member. (b) Your high school transcript (or GED equivalent), confirming your GPA and senior or graduate status. (c) Your college transcript (if already enrolled), confirming your GPA and full-time enrollment status. (d) A brief paragraph concerning your request for scholarship. (e) A brief paragraph that outlines your educational goals and career plans.
Please Print Last Name__________________________ First Name _________________________ Middle Initial______ Address____________________________________ City_____________________ State____ Zip_________ Telephone__________________________ E-mail Address _________________________________________ Legal Residence: State____ County__________________ High School _______________________________________________________________________________ *The information marked with * is only needed if you have not yet graduated or you recently graduated high school.
*High School Class Rank______ *Grade Point Average _______ *Expected Graduation Date ________ College/Technical School Selection____________________________________________________________ Academic Discipline ________________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________ Telephone____________________________ City __________________________________________ State___________________ Zip_______________ Acceptance Date_____________ Semester Start Date______________ Est. Graduation Date______________ Referring Member ___________________________________ Phone________________________________ Please list any academic institutions you have attended or specialized aviation-oriented technical or military training you have received: Program or Institution Address Dates Attended ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________
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Return completed application to SCAA, PO Box 80994, Charleston, SC 29416 or email to scaa@scaaonline.com by April 30
Revised 12/16/21
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
SOUTH CAROLINA AVIATION ASSOCIATION
Photo Credit: Scott Crosby
PO Box 80994, Charleston, SC, 29416 (P) 1-877-FLY-SCAA // (E) scaa@scaaonline.com (W) www.scaaonline.com
__ $250
SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB COMING SOON TO AN AIRPORT NEAR YOU! Every other Sunday since 1938, pilots and aviation enthusiasts have met for breakfast at an airport somewhere in South Carolina and a few surrounding states – missing only events during World War II when aircraft fuel was not available. The Breakfast Club resumed meetings two years later and continues to this day.
Student Membership
__ $25
Total ____________
Membership Category
Circle the category that best describes you: Pilot Government Official* Vendor
Consultant
Airport Director/Manager
*Includes airport commission member, state, federal, or other government agencies.
Broxton Bridge Plantation (SC55) Rock Hill – York County Airport (KUZA) Palmetto Air Plantation (SC41) Jim Hamilton – L.B. Owens Airport (KCUB) Greenwood County Airport (KGRD) Mid-Carolina Regional Airport (KRUQ) Aiken Regional Airport (KAIK) Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport (KSPA) Berkeley County Airport (KMKS) Triple Tree Aerodrome (SC00) Anderson Regional Airport (KAND) Ridgeland – Claude Dean Airport (3J1) Laurens County Airport (KLUX) Kershaw County Airport – Woodward Field (KCDN) Sumter County Airport (KSMS) Orangeburg Municipal Airport (KOGB) Conway – Horry County Airport (KHWY) Fairfield County Airport (KFDW) Hartsville Regional Airport (KHVS)
Photo Cred
Corporate Membership (Includes 10 members, logo in all newsletters & email spotlight) Individual Membership
__ $40
FBO
Following is a schedule of the remaining dates for 2022. Please visit southcarolinabreakfastclub.com for updates. April 24 May 1 May 15 May 29 June 12 June 26 July 10 July 24 Aug. 7 Aug. 21 Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 16 Oct. 30 Nov. 13 Nov. 27 Dec. 11
__ $450
Airport Membership (Includes 8 members)
Please include any additional descriptions that apply to you on the line below. (Examples: Commissioner, Commission Chair, Airport, Executive Director, Manager, FBO, Consultant, Vendor, Pilot, etc.) ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Name ________________________________________ Airport or Company ____________________________ Address ______________________________________ City/State/Zip _________________________________ Phone _______________________________________ Email ________________________________________
derson
it: Valerie An
Circle your method of payment: Check Visa MC Amex
Invoice Me
CC#__________________________________________
Exp. Date _____________________________________ Security Code_________________________________
Name/Billing Address __________________________ Photo Cred
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derson
it: Valerie An
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___ Please send me a printed copy of Palmetto Aviation it: Scott Cros
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PO Box 80994 PO Box 80994 Charleston, SC 29416 Charleston, SC 29416 1-877-FLY SCAA (359-7222) 1-877-FLY SCAA (359-7222) www.scaaonline.com www.scaaonline.com
SCAA Conference Sponsors
Thank you SCAA corporate members!
Union County Airport - Shelton Field
SCAA Conference Exhibitors
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