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Approach
July/August 2011
Volume 2, Issue 4
Administrator’s Message
Christopher Willenborg, Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Aeronautics
Division Administrator.
Inside this issue: Just Plane Folks
2-4
GreenDOT’s Environmental
Fact Sheet
4/5
How Active Are the Airports 6
in the Commonwealth?
FAA Waypoint
7/8
37th Annual MAMA
Conference
8
The Check Ride
9
Aeronautics Internship
Program
9/10
Automated Critical Asset
Management System
11
Statewide Crack Seal/Repair 11
& Pavement Marking Project
Upcoming Events
12
Photo Wrap
13
Greetings from the Massasion staff and I participated in airports in the Commonchusetts Department of
the monthly MassDOT Emwealth and encouraged the
Transportation (MassDOT)
ployee Round Table Meeting
staff of the Aeronautics DiviAeronautics Division!
at the State Transportation
sion to work more closely
Where did the summer go? Building. A significant porwith the other Operating DiIt is hard to bevisions and
lieve that Fall is
Enterprise
right around the
Services of
corner. As you
MassDOT.
may know, the
On behalf of
Massachusetts
the staff at the
Airport ManageAeronautics
ment AssociaDivision,
tion (MAMA)
thank you SecAnnual Conferretary Mullan
ence is scheduled
for sharing
for October 19th
your passion
and 20th in Satowards all
lem Massachumodes of
Governor
Deval
L.
Patrick
acknowledges
the
hard
work
and
dedication
of
setts at the Hawtransportation
Secretary Mullan, MassDOT’s first Secretary
thorne Hotel.
and CEO and appoints Richard A. Davey as
Team Dinneen
the second Secretary of Transportation and
(David and
CEO of MassDOT (effective 9-2-2011).
Kelly) and the
MAMA Conference Commit- tion of the meeting was
tee have spent many hours
dedicated to recognizplanning an exciting two day
ing outgoing Secretary
program that will be informa- of Transportation and
tive and entertaining. AddiChief Executive Officer Secretary Mullan during a site visit to Westfieldtional details and registration
(CEO) Jeffrey B. Mul- Barnes Regional Airport.
forms for the conference can lan for his strong leadbe found at ership and dedication towards and willingness to learn about
www.massairports.com and on all modes of transportation in aviation in the Commonwealth.
the Commonwealth. Over
page 8 of this newsletter.
With that being said, the
On Thursday September 1, the past two years, Secretary
Aeronautics Division staff
Mullan visited over a dozen
2011, the Aeronautics Divi-
The Aeronautics Division’s mission is to promote aviation throughout the Commonwealth while
establishing an efficient integrated airport system that will enhance airport safety, economic development,
and environmental stewardship.
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and I are looking forward to moving transportation onward and upward under the new leadership
of Secretary of Transportation and CEO Richard A. Davey. Governor Deval L. Patrick appointed Richard A. Davey to Secretary of Transportation and CEO of MassDOT effective September 2, 2011. Prior to this appointment, Secretary Davey was the General Manager of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and the Administrator of the Rail and Transit
Division at MassDOT. Secretary Davey will be a great asset to MassDOT, with a similar sense of
drive and enthusiasm as Secretary Mullan. We look forward to future airport site visits with our
new leader. In fact, Secretary Davey will be a guest speaker at the upcoming MAMA Annual
Conference in Salem, Massachusetts on October 19th. Do not miss a chance to meet and chat
with Secretary Davey at this event! He is looking forward to meeting our airport stakeholders and learning more about aviation and
our statewide airport system.
The Statewide Airport Economic Impact Study of the 36 publicuse airports in the Commonwealth as well as the three airports
owned/operated by the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is
nearly complete. We have reviewed the initial draft chapters of the Secretary of Transportation and Chief
study and will be providing copies of those drafts to the Project
Executive Officer (CEO) Richard A.
Management Team (PMT) next week. The next PMT meeting is
Davey effective September 2, 2011.
scheduled for Wednesday, September 28th at the Logan Office
Welcome Secretary Davey!
Center in East Boston. At this meeting, the PMT will provide their
If attending the AOPA Aviation Sum- comments and feedback on the draft chapters of the study. We are looking forward to sharing the
study results with our stakeholders at the MAMA Annual Conference on October 19th.
mit in Connecticut September 22nd
Lastly, the Aeronautics Division will be exhibiting at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
through September 24th. Look for the
(AOPA)
Aviation Summit at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, Connecticut on Sepofficial MassDOT Aeronautics Division booth pictured here. We will be at tember 22nd through September 24th. If you are planning on attending, please stop by Booth # 524
We are booth #524!
and say hello! ■
Just Plane Folks - Featuring Richard I. Bunker
By: Lorraine Bohannon (Office Program Coordinator - MassDOT Aeronautics Division)
Yes it is true, Dick Bunker, the Aeronautical Inspector and Agency Pilot for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation
(MassDOT) Aeronautics Division, is retiring on December 31, 2011. I know some of you (i.e. those of you who have heard Dick
say a couple of hundred times that he was retiring) may not believe it, but it is true! I actually witnessed the day that he placed the
State Board of Retirement package into the mail basket. He approached the door to my office and said, “Here it is [waving the
manila envelope in his hand]! I want you to watch as I put this [the retirement papers] in the mail.” I
walked out of my office and saw the expression on his face as he dropped the package into the mail
basket. If you know Dick, you know the expression - gruff but ready to crack a smile at any moment.
It had to have been a joyous occasion for him, a celebrated moment; because I think then and only
then did he realize that he truly was retiring. I congratulated him, gave him a hug and asked him if he
made copies of all the material. He replied in his melodious voice, “What are you kidding me, of
Bunkie
course I did”! His voice and the laughter that followed echoed throughout the entire office.
I sat with Dick recently and we talked about his career at MassDOT as well as his experiences in
some of his other positions such as his military service, his pilot training, and his service as a police
officer with the Town of Barnstable. We also talked about his family and some of the things that he
enjoys doing on the weekends. This is what he had to say...
After graduating from high school in 1964, Dick joined the United States Army and was on active duty from 1964 through 1966.
In January of 1968 he joined the United States Army National Guard as a member of a Military Police (MP) Unit and in 1969 Dick
accepted a civilian job as a police officer for the Town of Barnstable. He worked for nearly 17-years as a patrol officer and then a
detective for the Town where he investigated everything from robbery to murder.
At about the same time that he accepted the job with the Town of Barnstable, he transferred from the Guard’s MP Unit into a
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helicopter program that was established by the Guard at Otis Air Force Base where he became the Unit’s Operations Non-
Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC). While at Otis, and with the help of GI Bill benefits, Dick’s wish to fly was granted and he started flying fixed wing aircraft in 1969. By 1971 got his private pilot’s license followed by his commercial license, and instrument and multi-engine ratings in 1978. In 1981, the Guard came out with a program called the Civilian Acquired Skills Program (CASP). The program was a helicopter pilot training program and required applicants to have 700 hours of flight time and be instrument rated. If you met the requirements and were accepted into the program, the Guard would send you to helicopter training school and make you a Warrant Officer, which was worth a few more bucks. Arnie Stymest, former Director of
With over 1,500 fixed wing flight hours logged at the time, plus his instrument rating
the Massachusetts Aeronautics
already in hand, Dick applied for and was accepted into the program. He was sent to
Commission (now with Gale AssociFort Rucker, Alabama where he went through the Rotary Wing Qualification course
ates) speaks about hiring
and leaned how to fly helicopters. Upon completion of his training, Dick returned to
Dick Bunker
the Guard’s helicopter Unit at Otis Air Force Base and flew there until 1995 when he retired from the Guard as a Chief Warrant Officer (W3) after serving 26 years. “I was the Director of the MAC when I
Ten years prior to his retirement from the Guard (1985), he was approached by the
hired Dick Bunker as the Aeronautical
Director of the Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission - MAC (now the MassDOT
Inspector. I had just lost two inspecAeronautics Division), Arnold (Arnie) Stymest, who offered him a position with the
tors at the Agency to the airlines and
Commission as the Aeronautical Inspector and Agency Pilot. Prior to this point,
the Agency needed an inspector. After
Dick was flying a lot but it had always been a part-time gig. At the time Arnie apinterviewing Dick, I felt that he was just
proached him, his full-time job was with the Barnstable Police Department. Flying
what the MAC needed. He is a well
was a part-time job where he conducted airplane tours, corporate flying, flew a King
rounded pilot with a police background.
Air for many years, and flew charter flights for Hyannis Aviation (now Cape Air) durI knew right off the bat that Dick would
ing his free time for about 10 years. MAC had a helicopter, a McDonnell Douglas
be a great asset to the MAC. Dick is a
great guy and is doing a splendid job at
MD 500, so he thought, well, I can now fly full time if I take this position, so why
the MassDOT Aeronautics Division.
not! Additionally, he felt that the MAC job blended well with his love for flying and
Dick will forever be a great ambassador
law enforcement background. With that, he began his employment at the MAC in
for aviation in Massachusetts”.
February of 1985 and now after 26 years, he will retire. He said, “I will go out this
December with nearly 44 years of [civil] service [this includes Barnstable Police Department and MassDOT Aeronautics Division] and I think that is enough. I am going
to enjoy life a little bit”. That is not to say that he didn’t enjoy life with the Aeronautics Division.
When Dick was asked about the Aeronautics Division, some of his duties and what he enjoyed most he said he enjoyed the airport inspections, safety seminars and most of all, flying the helicopter. The airport inspections got him out of the office and allowed him to meet and correspond with airport managers from across the Commonwealth. This allowed him to develop good
working relationships as well as lasting friendships. He also enjoyed attending and speaking at Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) safety seminars and working with the FAA’s safety personnel. He felt that the seminars were a good learning experience not
only for the attendees but also for himself because it kept him sharp both in and out of the cockpit. However, by far, Dick will
miss flying the helicopter. Dick used the helicopter, which I coined as “his buddy” for airport inspections, aerial photography, airport construction oversight and accident investigations, which also happened to be his least favorite part of the job.
Dick said that there is nothing glorified about accident investigations and that aspect of his duties. A number of his investigations involved fatalities, which oftentimes involved pilots who were his friends, pilots who were airport managers, pilots who he had known for years throughout his
A Little Trivia
various careers in Massachusetts, acquaintances and even celebrities.
However, Dick can put this portion of his job behind him now that retirement is
When Dick started working at the Masslooming
closer. He can start a new chapter in his life. Now he will have more time
DOT Aeronautics Division (then the
to spend with his family in Sandwich, MA where he has lived for the past 30 years
Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission
- MAC) in 1985, Michael S. Dukakis was with his lovely wife, Linda. He will also have more time to spend with his son,
the Governor. During his 26-years with
Adam, grandchildren Layla and Brady (Adam’s children), and Linda’s two nieces,
the Aeronautics Division, Dick served
Samantha and Stephanie, which were adopted by Dick and Linda when they were
with eight (8) Directors/Executive Divery young. Samantha has 3 sons: Andrew (10), Joshua (8) and Jacob (3) and
rectors including the current Division
Stephanie lives with Dick and Linda. Administrator, Christopher Willenborg.
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grandchildren and Linda takes care of Samantha’s children a few times a week. Dick
will also have more time to spend with his son, Adam, who lives close by. They work
on a lot of projects together and they get along famously.
Did you know that Dick is quite the car mechanic and knows a lot about construction. He has always repaired and maintained his vehicle as well as the vehicles of other
family members. He also built the majority of his home in Sandwich. I see many projects for him in the near future!
Dick is also quite the community man. Every Saturday Dick plays guitar and sings
in the 4:00 p.m. church mass, something he has been doing for the last 13 years! He
was also involved in the Residence Encounter Christ (REC) Program, which was a
program initiated by the Barnstable County Jail with the purpose of bringing Christ
and Christianity into prisoners’ lives. Dick indicated that although the program can be
emotionally draining because you get so involved in these peoples lives, his involvement has been a rewarding experience and he has seen it truly help a lot of people.
Dick said, “I receive a lot of satisfaction out of it and hopefully the good Lord likes it
to.”
When asked what he will miss most about this chapter of his life, he said, “I will miss Richard I. Bunker, Aeronautical Inspector/Agency
the people I work with, the airport managers, airport staffers and the folks at the FAA. Pilot for MassDOT - Aeronautics Division, will retire
I have become fairly close to some of the airport managers that have been around for a from the Aeronautics Division on December 31, 2011
while. [Not seeing them] is going to make that part of retiring really tough. You know, after 26 years of service to aeronautics in the Commonwealth. We will miss you!!!!!!
to cut ties so to speak. I think that is going to be the toughest part”.
Dick will be greatly missed by many as well. I think that the really hard part for the
Aeronautics Division staff will be our first Monday in January 2012 when we all walk into work to start our day and see Dick’s office shrouded in darkness, no lights, no laughter, no quote of the day - no Dick Bunker. That will be especially hard for me because for the last 15 years that I have worked here, Dick has been there, a great friend and a great co-worker, with a “Hey buddy,
how are you doing?” sort of welcome when I walked through the door or if he is feeling feisty, “Thanks for showing up today”!
So Bunkie, as I affectionately call him, this is the end of just one chapter in your life and the beginning of a new one. Enjoy all
the things you’ve been looking forward to. From all of your friends, co-workers, colleagues and comrades, we wish you all the very
best in your upcoming retirement. Journey on Dick Bunker, journey on and enjoy the ride! ■
GreenDOT’s Environmental Fact Sheet
Featuring Barnstable Municipal Airport’s New Terminal Building By: Katie Servis (Airport Planner/Environmental Analyst - MassDOT Aeronautics Division)
As indicated in past issues, GreenDOT is the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s (MassDOT’s)
comprehensive environmental responsibility and sustainability initiative designed to make MassDOT a national
leader in "greening" the state transportation system. The GreenDOT policy was adopted in June 2010 and has three primary goals
which are:
1.
2.
3.
Reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions;
Promote the healthy transportation options of walking, bicycling, and public transit; and
Support smart growth development.
As a member of MassDOT’s Sustainability Committee, I, as well as others within the Committee have been developing fact sheets
that highlight “green” initiatives or projects that have been implemented within the transportation system. In past issues we featured the “green” initiatives associated with the following:
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The new terminal building constructed at Nantucket Memorial Airport;
The 10 kW solar panel system recently installed at Northampton Airport on the roof of one of their hangars; and
The homemade solar thermal panel developed at Tanner-Hiller Airport to heat the airport’s maintenance and storage hangar.
In this issue, our featured fact sheet is the new terminal building at Barnstable Municipal Airport. See the GreenDOT Fact Sheet
on the following page. ■
Barnstable Municipal Airport’s New
Passenger Terminal Building
Description
Project Description: NEW TERMINAL BUILDING - HYA
Barnstable Municipal Airport is committed to helping the
environment in any way possible and this is true for the air­
port’s new 35,000 square-foot passenger terminal building.
The town, Barnstable Municipal Airport Commission (BMAC),
Cape Cod Commission, airport staff, and consultants took
steps to implement “green” initiatives into the design of the
new facility.
The Barnstable Municipal Airport will seek an Energy Star
rating for the new passenger terminal after it opens
(anticipated opening is Fall 2011). They took steps to incorpo­
rate green initiatives into some of the major components of
the interior and exterior design.
GreenDOT Goals and Targeted Outcomes:
1. Reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
The following steps were incorporated into the terminal
building design to reduce GHG emissions:
• White roofs to reduce solar heat gain (thus reducing cool­
ing loads);
• High performance window glazing (insulated, tinted and
low-energy) to reduce energy cost (heating loads) and solar
heat gain (cooling loads);
• Low flow toilets and faucets;
• Low volatile organic compounds (VOC) paints and sealants;
• Use of materials with recycled material content (steel, con­
crete, ceiling tiles, etc.);
• Highly-efficient HVAC systems with energy recovery units;
• Fluorescent interior lighting to reduce energy usage;
• Point of service water heaters, reduced pumps and efficient
motors and pumps installed;
• Low-water plants added to landscaped areas; and
• Dark-sky exterior lighting added to the design.
2. Promote the healthy transportation options of walking,
bicycling, and public transit
An agreement with the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority
will offer passengers transit bus service from the Airport on a
regular schedule.
• Bike racks added to promote bicycling to/from the airport;
and
• ·Sidewalks added on Barnstable Road to promote walking.
3. Support smart growth development
Not applicable at this time
Actions to Date
Responsible Agencies:
Barnstable Municipal Airport Commission (BMAC)
Cape Cod Commission
Barnstable Municipal Airport
Town of Barnstable
Contact Person(s)/Phone #/Email:
Bud Breault, Barnstable Municipal Airport Manager
508.775.2020 or Roland.Breault@town.barnstable.ma.us
Katie Servis, MassDOT Aeronautics Division, Airport Envi­
ronmental Analyst 617.412.3690 or katie.servis@state.ma.us
Next Steps
Start up Date: October 2011
Timeframe for Initiative and/or Launch:
October 2011
Next Steps & Schedule:
1. The Barnstable Municipal Airport will seek an Energy
Star rating for the new passenger terminal after it
opens (anticipated opening is Fall 2011).
The GreenDOT policy was adopted in June 2010 and has three primary goals: reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions; promote the healthy
transportation options of walking, bicycling, and public transit; and support for smart growth development. Please review the Policy’s Directive
at http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/main/Documents/HealthyTransportationCompact/P-10-002.pdf.
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How Active Are the Airports in the Commonwealth?
By: Gilberto “Gil” Cardenas (Intern - MassDOT Aeronautics Division)
In an effort to find out just how active our airports are in Massachusetts, we recorded seasonal aircraft operations (takeoffs and
landings) over a 7-day period during the months of February 2010, April 2011 and July 2011 using the live flight tracking system
available on FlightAware’s website (http://flightaware.com). Since the FlightAware data only tracks instrument flight operations,
flights not under radar flight tracking were not recorded in our analysis; therefore, many more flights actually occurred during the
7-day period analyzed. We also excluded out-of-state operations to/from Logan International Airport so that we would have a
clearer picture of aviation activity at the other 38 public-use airports within the Commonwealth.
During the month of July we recorded Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations over a 7-day period (July 1 through July 8, 2011).
We intentionally chose a holiday week to emphasize peak period travel and tourism within our air transportation system. During
this particular week in July, we recorded 5,324 IFR takeoffs and landings from 30 of the 38 public-use airports within the Commonwealth. Of those operations, nearly 99 percent (5,250 flights) occurred between the Commonwealth and other destinations
within the United States in10 Operations to/from
cluding Alaska and Hawaii.
European countries
The remaining 74 operations
United Kingdom: 3
included international flights
Spain: 5
Sweden: 1
to/from Massachusetts and
France: 1
various European, Caribbean,
Asian, and North American
(Canada) countries such as
Spain, Sweden, the United
Kingdom, the 55 Operations to/from:
Bahamas,
Canada
Ontario: 29
Puerto Rico,
Quebec: 11
and China.1
New Brunswick: 5
Similar
Nova Scotia: 5
9 Operations to/from
records were
Other: 5
The Caribbean
gathered in
Bahamas: 4
February
Cuba: 3
Cayman Islands: 1
2010 and April 2011 revealing
Puerto Rico: 1
tremendous seasonal flux in
aviation traffic (i.e. during the
warmer spring and summer months) when compared to the July 2011 records. The July 2011 numbers were compared to the 2,194
recorded IFR operations in April 2011 (April 8 through 15, 2011) revealing a nearly 60 percent increase in IFR traffic in July, 2011.
A review of the February 2010 numbers (February 5 through 12, 2010) with 1,575 recorded IFR operations revealed that the July
operations were nearly 71 percent higher than the February 2010 numbers.
Our most active airport in Massachusetts during the July 2011 analysis was Nantucket Memorial Airport with 1,847 recorded IFR
operations (35 percent)! Nantucket also took the crown for the longest distance travelled with a flight from Nantucket to Kahului,
Hawaii on Maui (approximately 4,435 nautical miles) in a Gulfstream V on July 3rd. Both the February 2010 and April 2011 analysis recorded Hanscom Field as the most active in terms of IFR operations.
The data has helped us conclude that our airports are a vital source of transportation within the Commonwealth, not only for people in the nation but also for
people all over the world! Having open access to these airports encourages tourists
and travelers to visit Massachusetts, which in turn creates an economic benefit,
not just for the airports but also for the businesses around them. ■
1. The
flight to/from China was questionable due to the unusual type of aircraft used in the
long-haul flight. The data could not be verified.
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FAA Waypoint
Michelle Ricci provides airport sponsors with an overview of the fiscal year 2012 Capital Improvement Program By: Michelle Ricci (Wildlife Hazard Program Manager/Environmental Protection Specialist, FAA, New England Region)
In case you missed our one day training held on August 22, 2011, the following summarizes
some of the changes and/or modifications in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
Airport Improvement Plan (AIP) Status and Procedures Update - At press time Congress
was working on a long term reauthorization of our AIP program. What will happen is unknown; however, what we do know is that there will be more audits, more reporting, and runway safety area (RSA) funding will remain a priority.
Fiscal Year 2012 Project Funding Preparation - You may be asking what is needed for project funding in fiscal year 2012, so here are a few tips and things to consider when requesting
funding.
• A sponsor must be in good standing. Good Standing means that all old grants are closed,
the airport is in compliance, and that the airport can meet the local matching share;
• All force accounts must be pre-approved by FAA;
• Projects must be on an approved Airport Layout Plan (ALP) and all modifications to standards must be approved;
• You must be registered with Duns & Bradstreet (DUNS);
• A DBE Plan must be submitted to the FAA Civil Rights Office. Effective August 15, 2011, there is new DBE contact: Nancy
Cibic 2300 E. Devon Ave, Room 440, Des Plaines, IL 60018, Telephone: 847-294-7182, and email: nancy.cibic@faa.gov
• The project for the upcoming fiscal year must be submitted to FAA on time;
• Environmental determination documentation must have been completed by February 2011 and any necessary permits must be
in hand by December 2011;
• Coordination with other agencies must be completed;
• The airport’s Exhibit “A” Map must be up to date;
• Central Contractor Registration (CCR) is required for all sponsors. You need a DUNS number to register. Start with
http://www.bpn.gov/ccrupdate/NewRegistration.aspx
• This year the 2012 program must be completed by October 1, 2011. This is a change from the normal August 31, 2011 date.
Grant applications must still be submitted by May 1st;
• The new Project Readiness Form (PRF) for all FY2012 grants must be completed. The purpose is to insure that projects are
ready to go, and to provide Section 106 information if necessary. The PRF is available on the regional website
http://www.faa.gov/airports/new_england/airports_resources/regional_policy/ and has also been forwarded to airports via
email and snail mail. They are due no later than November 30th.
Common Omissions in Grant Applications - The FAA has seen some common omissions in grant applications. They include:
• Forgetting to fill-in DUNS & Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) #s on SF-424;
• Missing Project Organization Chart for planning and environmental projects, which can be found in the AIP Handbook Order
5100.38C, Chapter 4, section 412, paragraph 3d;
• Forgetting to fill-in #34 of the Grant Assurances with the current A/C Checklist Date;
• Missing project cost break out of major work elements;
• Missing information from the narrative section;
• Missing statements regarding environmental coordination; and
• Missing grant signatures: Sponsor’s attorney must sign on or after their respective Sponsor and a notary seal is required. Sponsors are required to return only 1 signed grant offer with the application attached to FAA on or before the due date. FAA
sends 2 grant offers with the application attached, so that the Sponsor can keep 1 for their records. Grant offers must be accepted by the Sponsor and returned to the FAA on or by the date placed in #6 of the grant offer conditions.
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ACIP Grants Payment Process (*New* e-payment) - FAA is implementing a new Grants Payment Process and Platform based
on Oracle iSupplier. Payment requests will be online and integrated with DOT’s core accounting system. System beta tests include
sponsors in our region. The roll out of the new functionality was originally planned for late 2011 but the status is uncertain. A comprehensive training program will be rolled out to all stakeholders prior to the implementation.
The following provides you with some helpful web sites for CIP grant application submissions:
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FAA National Airports: http://www.faa.gov/airports/
FAA National AIP: http://www.faa.gov/airports/aip/
FAA New England Region Airports Division: http://www.faa.gov/airports/new_england/
FAA ANE Staff Contact Info: http://www.faa.gov/airports/new_england/about_airports/staff_listing/
If you would like additional information please contact me, Michelle Ricci, Wildlife Hazard Program Manger and Environmental
Protection Specialist at 781-238-7631. I would be happy to assist you. ■
Massachusetts Airport Management Association’s 37th Annual Conference
Save the date for this exciting conference planned to take place in Salem MA on October 19th and 20th, 2011
By: David Dinneen (Executive Director of the Massachusetts Airport Managers Association)
We are writing to invite you to participate in the Massachusetts Airport Management Association’s 37th Annual Conference taking place on
October 19th – 20th, 2011. This year's conference will be held at the
Historic Hawthorne Hotel in Spooky Salem, Massachusetts.
On Wednesday the conference will kick off with a light breakfast followed by a full morning of speakers discussing the benefits of aviation
in Massachusetts. Our lunch will feature Ed Bolen, President and CEO
of National Business Aviation Association (NBAA). We also invited
Massachusetts Governor Deval L. Patrick to speak and we will meet the
new Transportation Secretary, Richard A. Davey. There will be two informative afternoon sessions held along with the opportunity to meet
the conference sponsors and to view their exhibits/displays. In the afternoon you will have time to explore Salem as it gears up for the biggest
Halloween party in the country. Our annual banquet being held on
Wednesday night will comprise of an awards ceremony and includes a “special” performance from a surprise guest! Remember,
this is Salem in October so plan to dress appropriately for the banquet - yes, this will be our first ever costume party so start planning your costume now! After the banquet, we have arranged a special haunted trolley ride.
On Thursday, a full day of informative speakers has been planned and they will be discussing solar power possibilities, green
initiatives, airport security, and wildlife management. We will also continue our longstanding Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Aeronautics Division and
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) updates.
Be sure to check out the hotel’s website at
http://www.hawthornehotel.com/. Fine dining,
spas, shopping, and touring the museums are
just a few of the activities offered in the area. It
is sure to be one of the best conferences ever,
with a great program of speakers and group sessions as well as social events and activities. For more information, please go to
www.massairports.com. ■
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The Check Ride
Gilberto Cardenas, MassDOT Aeronautics Division Intern, shares his thoughts on his private pilot certificate check-ride
By: Gilberto “Gil” Cardenas (Intern - MassDOT Aeronautics Division Intern)
On August 11, 2011 at approximately 11:40 in the morning I departed from Beverly Municipal Airport bound for Sanford Regional Airport in Sanford, Maine. The purpose of my
trip was to meet with Stanley John Gary, my examiner for my private pilot check-ride. As I
departed in the single engine low-wing Piper Warrior II, N9184Y, the weather was agreeable
but windy with 10 knot winds gusting to 18. I arrived 20 minutes early for my 12:30 checkride feeling both nervous and excited at the same time.
Mr. Gary informed me that the examination would consist of two parts: an oral and a
practical test. The oral exam included 30 minutes of back to back questions, which were
broken down into three categories: navigation, aircraft operations, and safety. Navigational
Gilberto Cardenas, the MassDOT Aeronautics
questions about airspace, the type of equipment needed to enter certain airspace, when to
Division Intern, is pictured here in front of the
request flight following, and what altitude you should be flying at when heading east were
Piper Warrior II, N9184Y, at Beverly Municipal
asked. Additionally, I was asked aircraft operational questions covering aircraft instruments,
Airport on August 11, 2011 that he used during
electrical power, and maintenance records. And lastly, Mr. Gary asked several safety related
his check ride for his private pilot certificate.
questions regarding how I would handle engine failure during takeoff or in-flight, how long
would the plane glide if there were an engine failure at a certain altitude, and what would I do if a storm was brewing right in front
of me. It was a grueling 30 minutes that seemed to last hours! But finally, Mr. Gary
announced that it was time for the practical test - the flight!
Gilberto Cardenas completed his internThe flying exam took place about 10 miles south/southwest of Sanford Municipal
ship with the Aeronautics Division on
Airport and included power-on/off engine stalls, short/soft field landings and takeFriday August 26, 2011. However, he
offs, crosswind landings and takeoffs, slow flight, turns around a point, s-turns, steep
will be returning on May 1, 2012 as our
turns, and basic controls of the aircraft. The practical exam lasted just over 40 minsummer intern!!!!
utes.
After I landed the aircraft, taxied and parked on the apron, Mr. Gary said, “Finish
We are looking forward to his return
and want to wish him luck at Bridgeshutting down the plane and meet me inside so we can get the paperwork done and
water State University this Fall!
make you a private pilot”. I didn’t stop smiling the whole way into his office. It was
THE most amazing feeling!
I flew back to Beverly and the Beverly Flight Center folks took a snapshot of me in front of the trusty Piper Warrior II. I
hopped in my car and drove home with a smile on my face! ■
The Aeronautics Division’s Internship Program Moves Onwards and Upwards
In August we said goodbye to the program’s inaugural intern but also welcomed our newest member
By: Katie Servis (Airport Planner/Environmental Analyst - MassDOT Aeronautics Division)
On April 1, 2011 the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Aeronautics Division began an undergraduate
student internship program. The program was developed to introduce aviation college students to a real day-to-day professional
aviation industry learning experience. The internship program was created with the following purpose in mind:
To help the MassDOT Aeronautics Division with various assignments related to the operation, planning and administration of the
36 public-use airports within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to give a deserving college student the ability to enhance their
scholastic aviation knowledge with a real-world professional learning experience in airport management and public administration.
Gilberto Cardenas:
On August 26, 2011 the Aeronautics Division staff bid farewell to our program’s inaugural intern, Gilberto Cardenas, but not
goodbye. Gil will be returning to the program in May 2012.
During Gil’s time with the Aeronautics Division this spring/summer he had the opportunity to meet with each staff member
within the Division for training sessions where he learned about the following:
• MassDOT Aeronautics Division’s management and operational philosophy;
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Government, airport and public relations;
Statewide programs including the statewide crack sealing program, airport system plan and economic plan;
Airport funding and grant programs;
Airport obstruction analysis;
Airport inspections, maintenance and construction procedures;
Airport design and engineering; and
Airport land use, master planning and airport environmental planning.
Additionally, Gil attended various airport and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) meetings, airport site visits and airport
inspections so that he could see his area of study used in a real environment. He was also given several in-office tasks to complete
including:
• Creating a database to record instrument flight operations to/from Massachusetts airports. See article on page 6;
• Assisting Airport Engineer, Kathleen Mahoney, with the Automated Critical Asset Management System (ACAMS) database
(developed by the Department of Homeland Security) to identify potential threats to aviation. See article on page 11;
• Organizing the aviation archives office;
• Assisting with the development of the Massachusetts Airport Directory project;
• Filing and organizing airport grant assurances; and
• Writing a few articles for our bi-monthly newsletter, On the Approach.
Gil has been a pleasure to work with. His enthusiasm and desire to learn is infectious and will take him far within the aviation
industry. He will be missed this fall/winter but we look forward to his return in May 2012!
Jerry Dimandja:
On August 29, 2011 the Aeronautics Division staff welcomed our newest member to the
internship program, Jerry Dimandja. Jerry’s interest in the aviation industry stems from
curiosity in his father’s career as an Air Traffic Controller. From a very young age Jerry had
the opportunity to watch his father in his profession and thus became fascinated with the
industry. As a young boy he pictured himself following in his father’s footsteps, whether it
be as an airline pilot, a controller, or an airport/airline manager, he knew he wanted a career
within the aviation industry.
Jerry is originally from the Central African country of the Democratic Republic of the
Congo and is now a resident of Edmond, Oklahoma. Jerry, along with his mother and
Jerry Dimandja, the MassDOT Aeronautics three other siblings, followed his father’s aviation career from Kinshasa International AirDivision’s newest intern. Jerry will be intern- port/N'Djili International Airport (FIH) in Kinshasa, D.R.Congo to Johannesburg, South
ing with the Division until December 2011.
Africa where Jerry learned to speak English as a sophomore in high school (prior to that,
the only international language he spoke was French). In 2007, Jerry and his entire family
became permanent residents of the United States and moved to Lawrenceville, New Jersey. About a month ago, Jerry’s family relocated to Oklahoma where his father now works for the FAA.
Jerry is currently a senior and will be graduating from Bridgewater State University in May 2012 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Science-Aviation Management Concentration (major) and Computer Science/Mathematics (minor). Jerry’s studies
have included an introduction to general aviation management, air carrier operations, insurance/risk management in aviation, aviation safety and weather, private pilot ground school, private pilot flight school, aircraft navigation, flight planning, aircraft performance, and aircraft communications as well as the computer science and mathematics courses necessary for his minor. Jerry also
completed his flight training at New Bedford Regional Airport and received his private pilot certificate in 2010.
With a consistent grade point average of 3.8 and numerous awards and accomplishments (inductee of the Sigma Beta Delta International Honor Society for Business, Management, and Administration; Dean’s List Student; First Place Jazz Soloist - Lawrence
High School Music Department, and fluent in English, French, Lingala, and Swahili), as well as his enthusiasm to learn, love for the
aviation industry, and an easy going can-do personality, the Aeronautics Division says, Bienvenue!
Please join the Aeronautics Division staff in welcoming and educating our interns! Jerry can be reached at
jerry.dimandja@state.ma.us ■
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Automated Critical Asset Management System (ACAMS)
ACAMS, a web-based program built to help state/local governments build critical infrastructure protection programs
By: Kathleen Mahoney (Airport Engineer - MassDOT Aeronautics Division)
It is late in the evening at your airport and you are the last person on site before heading home for the day. You take one final
walk around the facilities and see a flicker of light in the distance. An aircraft is on fire very close to the fuel storage tanks. As you
call 911 the aircraft explodes and a large piece of debris hits you as it passes into a nearby field starting a second large fire. You fall
to the ground unconscious within blast distance of the tanks. The 911 call has gone through and the dispatcher has sent emergency responders but how will the firefighters know to respond to the fire near the tanks first?
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has developed a secure, web-based database called the Automated Critical Asset
Management System (ACAMS), which will allow emergency responders to have access to information at facilities throughout the
country. The facility user can enter over 300 fields of information pertaining to facility locations, number of employees, hazardous
materials, access/egress routes, security features, and much more. The information that is entered in this system is considered to
be “Protected Critical Infrastructure Information (PCII)” meaning the information is protected from disclosure under Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) requests, State and Local disclosure laws, disclosure in civil litigation, disclosure to the general public, and
use for regulatory purposes.
Luckily, your airport’s critical infrastructure information has been entered into this database which the firefighters responding to
your scene have access to. They are able to pull up a map of the facility as well as a log of hazardous materials and see that there is
a bulk fuel storage area near where you are lying disabled. Their access to this information has saved your life, as well as the airport.
The Massachusetts State Police has asked the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Aeronautics Division to
enter airport information into ACAMS. This will help law enforcement, public safety and emergency response personnel identify
targets and threats, assess facility security and personnel readiness, and mitigate vulnerabilities or respond to actual incidents. All
airport managers have received surveys with most of the information already filled in. Please send any corrections or missing information to kathleen.mahoney@state.ma.us. Over the next month, all of the information on the spreadsheets will be entered into
ACAMS and used to assist emergency personnel. For more information please go to the DHS website at
http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1190729724456.shtm. ■
Statewide Crack Seal/Repair & Pavement Marking Project
The Aeronautics Division successfully completed a recent Statewide Runway Crack Seal/Repair and Pavement Markings Project
By: Thomas Mahoney (Manager of Airport Engineering - MassDOT Aeronautics Division)
Once again, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Aeronautics Division successfully completed a Statewide Runway Crack Seal/Repair and Pavement Markings Project covering twenty (20) publicly-owned/public-use airports across
the Commonwealth. Last year, the statewide project included eleven (11) privately-owned/public-use airports.
In December 2010, the Aeronautics Division selected Hoyle, Tanner and Associates (HTA) of Manchester, NH and Jacobs Engineering Group of Boston, MA to assist the Division with this important project. The purpose of the project was twofold: 1) to
extend the life of the paved runways before it becomes necessary to reconstruct them; and 2) to provide a fresh coat of runway
marking paint for better visibility and increased safety.
Since the airports included in the program ranged from the extreme western corner of the state (Pittsfield) to Cape Cod
(Provincetown), it was decided to create two contracts containing ten (10) airports each. Contract A included Beverly (BVY),
Fitchburg (FIT), Gardner (GDM), Lawrence (LWM), Norwood (OWD), Orange (ORE), Pittsfield (PSF), Southbridge (3B0), Turners Falls (0B5), and Westfield-Barnes (BAF) Airports. Contract B included Barnstable (HYA), Chatham (CQX), Mansfield (1B9),
Marshfield (GHG), Martha’s Vineyard (MVY), Nantucket (ACK), New Bedford (EWB), Plymouth (PYM), Provincetown (PVC),
and Taunton (TAN) airports.
The bids were opened on April 4, 2010 and the job completed in June 2011. Although the projects were bid separately, Sealcoating, Inc. of Hingham, MA was the winning bid on both contracts. The projects were funded through the state’s Airport Safety and
Maintenance Program (ASMP) and cost approximately $2 million to complete.
MassDOT Aeronautics Division would like to thank the consultants, contractors and airport managers that helped make this
another successful statewide project. To learn more about our Division’s next statewide project, come to MAMA’s 37th Annual
Conference (October 19 and 20) to find out! ■
Upcoming Events Date
Location/Time
Event
Sep 10-13
Nashville, TN
NASAO 80th Annual Conference
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) is celebrating 80 Years of serving the public interest in Aviation at the 80th
annual convention and tradeshow. The day and half of forums feature
key executives from industry and government discussing the current
state of affairs of the GA community, a candid look at regulatory and
legislative issues, GA security, and other issues facing the states. Event
Contact: www.nasao.org/.
Sep 18
Plymouth Municipal
Airport
Cars and Copters
The airport is expecting over 700 cars including classic, antique and
sports cars as well as more than a dozen helicopters. Helicopter rides
will be available and there will be a golf ball drop to benefit Children’s
Cancer Research. Event Contact: www.carsandcopters.com
Sep 18
Hanson-Cranland
Airport
Experimental Aircraft Association Colonial Chapter 279 Fly-in
Breakfast
Chapter 279 holds a pancake breakfast the third Sunday of each month
from April to October. The breakfast sandwich includes: an egg, pancakes, Canadian bacon and cheese on an English muffin with coffee and
orange juice for $6! Where are you going to get all that for $6? Event
Contact: www.eaa279.org/279breakfast/breakfast.htm
Oct 16
(8am)
Sep 24
Plymouth Municipal
Airport
Fall Antique Machinery Show
The Cranberry Flywheelers will be holding their Fall Antique Machinery
Show featuring antique motorcycles, steam and gas engines, marine
engines and farm tractors and equipment. This will be an all day event,
held rain or shine and admission is free. Event Contact: Dave Moore at
508.697.5445.
Sep 22-24
Hartford, CT
AOPA Aviation Summit
The Aircraft Owners and Pilot’s Association (AOPA) Aviation Summit
is a three day event full of aviation-themed action for all ages and levels
of aviation enthusiasm. No matter if you’re a student pilot, have had
your pilot certificate for decades, or still have your feet firmly planted
on the ground but have always kept an eye high in the sky, there is
plenty to see and do – you can’t afford to miss it! Event Contact:
www.aopa.org/summit/experience.html.
Sep 14-16
Plymouth Municipal
Airport
Sep 23-27
Worcester Regional
Airport
Collings Foundation Wings of Freedom Tour
The Wings of Freedom Tour brings historic aviation to your community! Tour through the authentically restored aircraft or take a flight
aboard for the ultimate immersion in history! Static display and rides
available on WWII aircraft Mustang P-51, B-17 Flying Fortress, and B24 Liberator. Event Contact: www.collingsfoundation.org
Oct 19-20
Salem, MA
MAMA 37th Annual Conference
The Massachusetts Airport Management Association (MAMA) will host
the 37th Annual Conference in October in Salem. See page 8. Event
Contact: Dave Dinneen, MAMA Executive Director
david.dinneen@king1b9.com.
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Photo Wrap
The folks at Myricks Airport (1M8) are just thrilled with their new John Deere tractor according to Murray Randall, owner of the privately-owned/public-use airport located in Berkley, MA. In June 2010, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)
Aeronautics Division assisted Murray in the purchase of a new tractor to replace the very old Farmall that was being used to maintain the
53-acre site, which includes a single 2,466 x 50-foot turf runway, aircraft parking areas, fuel, and hangars. Murray indicated that with all
the rain this summer, the grass has been growing like crazy but the
new mower makes life easier. Now Murray and his significant
other, Jean Harley, just argue over who will get to mow versus
grousing over the chore that mowing was with the old Farmall. I
guess from the pictures, we know who won that battle! ■
Jean Harley is pictured here mowing the field at Myricks Airport, a 53-acre facility
that includes a single 2,466 x 50-foot turf runway and aircraft parking areas in
Berkley, MA. According to Murray Randall, owner of the privately-owned/publicuse airport, Jean, does a great deal of the mowing and loves the new tractor!
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