Wed, Dec 02, 2009
Here's A Community That Understands The Importance Of Its GA
Airport
In mid November, EAA Chapter 196 members and Airport
Commissioners joined airport Owner/Manager Don McPherson in
commissioning a new two light PAPI (Precision Approach Path
Indicator) System on Runway 21 at Minute Man Air Field, 6B6.
The PAPI System was the top priority in a 2008 pilot survey of
safety needs at 6B6. Unable to afford the PAPI system solo,
the airport began a capital campaign to raise the $8,000 project
cost from airport supporters this summer.
In a clear demonstration of broad community support for this
small GA airport 30 miles WNW of Boston, area residents have
donated nearly $7,000 so far. Members of EAA Chapter 196
contributed a whopping $3400 to the project, raised from burger
sales at area aviation events. Key technical labor was
donated by Airport Commissioners Bob Glorioso and Jim Baum, who
were involved in every step of the process from evaluating
different PAPI purchase options to performing critical electrical
connections and final flight testing. The system was dedicated with
a reception at the airport November 21st.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
McPherson said "The PAPI project is a wonderful example of the
community spirit at Minute Man and a major element in our Safety
Improvement Program which includes recent tree clearing to FAA Part
77 specs and installation of obstruction lights, now
underway." Minute Man Air Field has been boosting the
economy, serving the community, and nurturing the environment in
the Stow/Boxborough region since 1969.
FMI: www.minutemanairfield.com
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