News and Events | Foothills Regional Airporthttp://foothillsairport.com/blog/feeds/atom/2016-07-29T16:43:30+00:00.Brent Brinkley Earns ATP Rating2016-07-29T16:43:30+00:00vannoppen/blog/author/vannoppen/http://foothillsairport.com/blog/brent-brinkley-earns-atp-rating/<table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center">
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<td>Foothills Regional Airport Manager Brent Brinkley passed the rigorous written and flight exams required to earn his Airline Transport Pilot license (ATP) rating, the Crown Jewel of pilot ratings. His flight exam was July 26, 2016. Shown in photo are the examiner David Lackey (l) and Brent Brinkley (r).</td>
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</table>AGL Aviation Named Authorized Mooney Service Center2016-07-29T13:53:00+00:00vannoppen/blog/author/vannoppen/http://foothillsairport.com/blog/agl-aviation-named-authorized-mooney-service-center/<p><em><strong>AGL Aviation Named Authorized Mooney Service Center</strong></em></p>
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<p>Congratulations to AGL Aviation, the on-site, full-service aircraft maintenance center at Foothills Regional Airport. AGL Aviation was recently designated an <strong>Authorized Mooney Service Center! </strong></p>
<p>AGL is authorized by Mooney to perform maintenance and repairs on all Mooneys. These include:</p>
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<li>Mooney Warranty Work</li>
<li>All Inspections and Annuals</li>
<li>Pre-Purchase Inspections</li>
<li>Major & Minor Repairs</li>
<li>Fuel Tank Repairs</li>
<li>Modifications</li>
<li>All Glass Replacement</li>
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<p>Call AGL Aviation 828-391-8645, or email <a href="mailto:tamara@aglaviation.com" target="_blank">tamara@aglaviation.com</a> for more information and scheduling. Visit the <a href="http://www.aglaviation.com/">AGL Aviation Website</a> for more information.</p>
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</table>Phil Sullivan Completes Solo Flight2016-07-14T13:14:33+00:00vannoppen/blog/author/vannoppen/http://foothillsairport.com/blog/phil-sullivan-completes-solo-flight/<p></p>
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<td>Congratulations to Phil Sullivan of Blowing Rock on his successful completion of his first solo flight. He completed his solo in SVN Aviation's Cesnna 172 on July 10, 2016. Good job, Phil!</td>
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</table>Dr. Bruce Jones Passes Private Pilot Exams2016-07-07T14:17:22+00:00vannoppen/blog/author/vannoppen/http://foothillsairport.com/blog/dr-bruce-jones-passes-private-pilot-exams/<p></p>
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<h4>Congratuations to Dr Bruce Jones who, on July 2, 2016, passed his Private Pilot check ride. </h4>
<h4>Shown in photo at right are:</h4>
<h4>Examiner Don Jones (l), Dr. Jones (c), CFI II David Barbour (r)</h4>
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</table>May 16th Fly-In2015-04-07T20:06:09+00:00vannoppen/blog/author/vannoppen/http://foothillsairport.com/blog/may-10th-fly-in/<p><strong>Fly-In: A Day at the Airport</strong></p>
<p><em><strong>May 16, 2015, 10 am - 6 pm</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>Open to Everyone! Bring the Family! </strong></em></p>
<p>Fun, Food, Discovery Flights and More</p>
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<p><img src="/static/media/uploads/poster_2015_web.jpg" width="1800" height="2550" alt="May 2015 Fly-In" /></p>Hammerfest Contest2014-09-29T18:01:01+00:00vannoppen/blog/author/vannoppen/http://foothillsairport.com/blog/hammerfest-contest/<p editor_id="mce_editor_0"><b><i>October 30th - November 1st, 2014 Morganton (KMRN)</i></b></p>
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<h2 editor_id="mce_editor_0"><span style="font-size: 2em;">Blue Ridge Hammerfest</span></h2>
<h1>October 30th - November 1st, 2014</h1>
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<p editor_id="mce_editor_0"><b><i>See the gallery of photos from the last years event by clicking <a href="/blog/hammerfest-2013/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</i></b></p>
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<p editor_id="mce_editor_0"><b><i>The Carolinas IAC Chapter 19 will host the <b>2014 Blue Ridge Hammerfest </b> <b editor_id="mce_editor_0">October 30th-November 1st</b><b editor_id="mce_editor_0">, 2014</b> at the Morganton Airport in Morganton NC. The contest will be for <b editor_id="mce_editor_0">Primary through Unlimited categories</b>.</i></b></p>
<p editor_id="mce_editor_0">Practice and registration will take place on Thursday, Oct 30th. The contest takes place on Friday and Saturday, Oct 30th and November 1st, with Sunday, Nov 2nd reserved as a rain day. The box will be open prior to the contest for practice on Thursday, October 30th after completion of TECH inspections. Practice slot signup available after arrival.</p>
<p>Please pre-register using the IAC's online registration site:<a data-cke-saved-href="http://www.iacusn.org/acrs/login.php?url=%2Facrs%2Findex.php" href="http://www.iacusn.org/acrs/login.php?url=%2Facrs%2Findex.php" mce_real_href="http://www.iacusn.org/acrs/login.php?url=%2Facrs%2Findex.php" target="_blank"> Link to IAC Contest Registration Site</a></p>
<p><b>Contest Personnel:</b></p>
<p editor_id="mce_editor_0"><b>Contest Director: </b>Brandon NeSmith<br /><b>Chief Judge: </b>TBD<br /><b>Contest Coordinator: </b>TBD<br /><br /><b>Registrar:</b> TBD</p>
<p editor_id="mce_editor_0"><b>Scorer:</b> TBD</p>
<p editor_id="mce_editor_0"><b>Technical Inspector:</b> TBD</p>
<p><b>Safety Coordinator:</b> TBD</p>
<p editor_id="mce_editor_0"><b>Starter:</b> TBD<br /><b>Jury & Judges:</b> TBD</p>
<p editor_id="mce_editor_0"><b editor_id="mce_editor_0">Fees: <br />Primary:</b> $90<br /><b>Sportsman:</b> $100<br /><b>Intermediate:</b> $110<br /><b>Advanced:</b> $120<br /><b>Unlimited:</b> $120<br /><b>Hangar:</b> $10 per nite</p>
<p editor_id="mce_editor_0"><b>Saturday Banquet</b> <br /><br /><b>Contest Schedule: </b><br />(Thursday) Box Open for Practice - Noon-6:00pm</p>
<p editor_id="mce_editor_0">(Thursday) Pilot Registration</p>
<p editor_id="mce_editor_0">(Friday) 8:30am Practice Signup </p>
<p editor_id="mce_editor_0">(Friday) Noon Mandatory Briefing</p>
<p editor_id="mce_editor_0">(Friday) Contest Noon until 6pm</p>
<p editor_id="mce_editor_0">(Friday) Banquet 7 PM</p>
<p editor_id="mce_editor_0">(Saturday) 8am-6pm Contest</p>
<p editor_id="mce_editor_0">(Saturday) Awards after contest</p>
<p editor_id="mce_editor_0">(Sunday) 8am-noon Contest rain day, then clean up <br /><br /><b>Late Registration:</b> on Friday morning for late arrivals between 8am-10am is also possible, but contact the Assistant <b editor_id="mce_editor_0">Contest Director,</b> Brandon NeSmith 828-719-0391 <a data-cke-saved-href="mailto:n100mp@yahoo.com" href="mailto:n100mp@yahoo.com" mce_real_href="mailto:n100mp@yahoo.com">tablerockaviation@gmail.com</a> if you will be a late arrival.</p>
<p editor_id="mce_editor_0"><b>Lodging:</b> All hotels are located in City of Morgnaton and Lenoir and very convenient</p>
<p editor_id="mce_editor_0"><st1:city><st1:place></st1:place></st1:city><b editor_id="mce_editor_0">Rental Car:</b> <st1:city>Enterprise</st1:city></p>
<p><b>Meals and Banquet:</b> Details provided prior to contest</p>
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<div editor_id="mce_editor_0"><b>Technical Inspection</b> (all aircraft and pilots are required to pass the technical inspection prior to practice and competition):<br /><br /><br /><b editor_id="mce_editor_0">Checklist for the aircraft (see official IAC form for complete list) :</b><br />__Current airworthiness certificate<br />__Current registration<br />__Operating limitations (copy OK)<br />__Weight & balance<br />__Proof of aircraft current insurance, $1,000,000 liability minimum (copy OK)<br />__Proof of current annual inspection (copy OK) <br />__Functional radio<br />__Parachute & packing log current<br /><br /><b editor_id="mce_editor_0">Checklist for the pilot (see official IAC form for complete list) :</b><br />__Pilot certificate<br />__Current medical certificate<br />__Photo ID<br />__Current flight review sign off (copy OK)<br />__Current IAC membership card (can join at the contest)<br />__FAI sporting license (required for Unlimited only)<br />__Free program (7 copies A, plus 16 copies of B and C)<br /><br /></div>Airport Vision Meeting2014-03-03T14:16:08+00:00vannoppen/blog/author/vannoppen/http://foothillsairport.com/blog/visioning-meeting/<h3 align="center">Dear Congressman, Senator, Mayor, Commissioner, Councilman, Business Leader, and Citizen: </h3>
<h3 align="center">Please join the Foothills Regional Airport Authority in establishing how aviation travel could impact our region in the future at our Visioning Meeting for the Foothills Regional Airport</h3>
<h3 align="center">Thursday March 20, 2014</h3>
<h3 align="center">9:00 am to 1:30 pm</h3>
<h3 align="center"><a href="http://mrn.vannoppen.co/rsvp-vision/" target="_blank"><strong>RSVP HERE</strong></a></h3>
<h3 align="center">Lunch Provided by Judges BBQ</h3>
<h3 align="center">Community House</h3>
<h3 align="center">120 N. King Street</h3>
<h3 align="center">Morganton, NC 28655</h3>
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<h3 align="center"><a href="http://mrn.vannoppen.co/rsvp-vision/" target="_blank"><strong>RSVP HERE</strong></a></h3>Santa Fly In2013-12-08T13:59:48+00:00vannoppen/blog/author/vannoppen/http://foothillsairport.com/blog/santa-fly-in/<p><strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152040966580042.1073741874.78022455041&type=1">https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152040966580042.1073741874.78022455041&type=1</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><strong>Click the link above to see pictures from the 2013 Santa Fly-In.</strong></strong></p>
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<p><strong>The 2013 Santa Fly-In was a great success! The Gamewell Fire Department Volunteers Counted 600 cars at the event. </strong></p>
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<p>Read the recent article in the Morganton News Herald by clicking on this <a href="http://www.morganton.com/community/article_53443106-592f-11e3-9722-0019bb30f31a.html" target="_blank">LINK</a> to the story.</p>