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From: Charles Lewis [mailto:charles(at)calewis.com]
Sent: Friday, August 08, 2008 9:08 AM
To: George Tamvakis
Subject: how sad
Campbell Field Airport Awards Runway Paving Contract
Campbell Field Airport announced today that it had awarded the runway paving contract to Branscome, Inc. and the engineering and design contract to Delta Airport Consultants. These signed contracts come one month before a May 1st deadline set by the Virginia Department of Aviation. As of May 1st the Virginia Department of Aviation has “outlawed” grass or turf landing surfaces. Claiming that “no aircraft was ever meant to land on grass” and that grass strips are a “thing of the past” the department moved quickly forward with a mandate effectively banning all grass and turf landing surfaces. Campbell Field owner Gordon Campbell commends the Department of Aviation for their progressive stance; “The department has finally realized that grass runways are just silly. Finally we can get out of the dark ages and be like most other states that have banned grass landing areas. Personally I am tired of seeing all that green grass every time I'm on final approach not to mention all the hours I spend cleaning grass stains off my wheel pants, and I really miss the sounds and smell of asphalt.”
The owner is also looking forward to the increased economic development that a paved runway will generate. “Lets face it, the guys flying Piper Cubs and other small aircraft are not bringing any money into the area. If a Cub and a GV roll up to the hangar at the same time who do you think is getting the red carpet?” He will also contact Signature Flight Support in hopes that they will open an FBO at the field.
The construction is schedule to begin in 90 days and will necessitate closing the airport for 15 minutes every hour. Large corporations looking to build corporate hangars can contact the owner directly regarding leasing information.
"Come Roll on the Asphalt"
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| Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:40 am Post subject: how sad |
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Pays to go to the source and read the whole thing. I knew I detected tongue-in-cheek!
-Stormy
4/1/2008 PRESS RELEASE: (Happy April Fool's Day!)
Campbell Field Airport Awards Runway Paving Contract
Campbell Field Airport announced today that it had awarded the runway paving contract to Branscome, Inc. and the engineering and design contract to Delta Airport Consultants. These signed contracts come one month before a May 1st deadline set by the Virginia Department of Aviation. As of May 1st the Virginia Department of Aviation has "outlawed" grass or turf landing surfaces. Claiming that "no aircraft was ever meant to land on grass" and that grass strips are a "thing of the past" the department moved quickly forward with a mandate effectively banning all grass and turf landing surfaces. Campbell Field owner Gordon Campbell commends the Department of Aviation for their progressive stance; "The department has finally realized that grass runways are just silly. Finally we can get out of the dark ages and be like most other states that have banned grass landing areas. Personally I am tired of seeing all that green grass every time I'm on final approach not to mention all the hours I spend cleaning grass stains off my wheel pants, and I really miss the sounds and smell of asphalt."
The owner is also looking forward to the increased economic development that a paved runway will generate. "Lets face it, the guys flying Piper Cubs and other small aircraft are not bringing any money into the area. If a Cub and a GV roll up to the hangar at the same time who do you think is getting the red carpet?" He will also contact Signature Flight Support in hopes that they will open an FBO at the field.
The construction is schedule to begin in 90 days and will necessitate closing the airport for 15 minutes every hour. Large corporations looking to build corporate hangars can contact the owner directly regarding leasing information.
"Come Roll on the Asphalt"
UPDATE: If you were fooled by this April Fool's Day PR you were not alone! Quite a few of you took the bait! It was fun but remember the slogan for the airport is "Come Roll on the GRASS". There will never be asphalt here! Thanks to the VA Department of Aviation for playing along. The department and their director is the best in the country! Happy April Fool's Day!
On Fri, Aug 8, 2008 at 12:19 PM, George Tamvakis <George(at)gtelectricnc.com (George(at)gtelectricnc.com)> wrote:
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From: Charles Lewis [mailto:charles(at)calewis.com (charles(at)calewis.com)]
Sent: Friday, August 08, 2008 9:08 AM
To: George Tamvakis
Subject: how sad
Campbell Field Airport Awards Runway Paving Contract
Campbell Field Airport announced today that it had awarded the runway paving contract to Branscome, Inc. and the engineering and design contract to Delta Airport Consultants. These signed contracts come one month before a May 1st deadline set by the Virginia Department of Aviation. As of May 1st the Virginia Department of Aviation has "outlawed" grass or turf landing surfaces. Claiming that "no aircraft was ever meant to land on grass" and that grass strips are a "thing of the past" the department moved quickly forward with a mandate effectively banning all grass and turf landing surfaces. Campbell Field owner Gordon Campbell commends the Department of Aviation for their progressive stance; "The department has finally realized that grass runways are just silly. Finally we can get out of the dark ages and be like most other states that have banned grass landing areas. Personally I am tired of seeing all that green grass every time I'm on final approach not to mention all the hours I spend cleaning grass stains off my wheel pants, and I really miss the sounds and smell of asphalt."
The owner is also looking forward to the increased economic development that a paved runway will generate. "Lets face it, the guys flying Piper Cubs and other small aircraft are not bringing any money into the area. If a Cub and a GV roll up to the hangar at the same time who do you think is getting the red carpet?" He will also contact Signature Flight Support in hopes that they will open an FBO at the field.
The construction is schedule to begin in 90 days and will necessitate closing the airport for 15 minutes every hour. Large corporations looking to build corporate hangars can contact the owner directly regarding leasing information.
"Come Roll on the Asphalt"
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George(at)gtelectricnc.co
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| Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 9:27 am Post subject: how sad |
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They got me even late!!!!
George
From: owner-rvsoutheast-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rvsoutheast-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bill Boyd
Sent: Friday, August 08, 2008 12:45 PM
To: rvsoutheast-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: FW: how sad
Pays to go to the source and read the whole thing. I knew I detected tongue-in-cheek!
-Stormy
4/1/2008 PRESS RELEASE: (Happy April Fool's Day!)
Campbell Field Airport Awards Runway Paving Contract
Campbell Field Airport announced today that it had awarded the runway paving contract to Branscome, Inc. and the engineering and design contract to Delta Airport Consultants. These signed contracts come one month before a May 1st deadline set by the Virginia Department of Aviation. As of May 1st the Virginia Department of Aviation has "outlawed" grass or turf landing surfaces. Claiming that "no aircraft was ever meant to land on grass" and that grass strips are a "thing of the past" the department moved quickly forward with a mandate effectively banning all grass and turf landing surfaces. Campbell Field owner Gordon Campbell commends the Department of Aviation for their progressive stance; "The department has finally realized that grass runways are just silly. Finally we can get out of the dark ages and be like most other states that have banned grass landing areas. Personally I am tired of seeing all that green grass every time I'm on final approach not to mention all the hours I spend cleaning grass stains off my wheel pants, and I really miss the sounds and smell of asphalt."
The owner is also looking forward to the increased economic development that a paved runway will generate. "Lets face it, the guys flying Piper Cubs and other small aircraft are not bringing any money into the area. If a Cub and a GV roll up to the hangar at the same time who do you think is getting the red carpet?" He will also contact Signature Flight Support in hopes that they will open an FBO at the field.
The construction is schedule to begin in 90 days and will necessitate closing the airport for 15 minutes every hour. Large corporations looking to build corporate hangars can contact the owner directly regarding leasing information.
"Come Roll on the Asphalt"
UPDATE: If you were fooled by this April Fool's Day PR you were not alone! Quite a few of you took the bait! It was fun but remember the slogan for the airport is "Come Roll on the GRASS". There will never be asphalt here! Thanks to the VA Department of Aviation for playing along. The department and their director is the best in the country! Happy April Fool's Day!
On Fri, Aug 8, 2008 at 12:19 PM, George Tamvakis <George(at)gtelectricnc.com (George(at)gtelectricnc.com)> wrote:
From: Charles Lewis [mailto:charles(at)calewis.com (charles(at)calewis.com)]
Sent: Friday, August 08, 2008 9:08 AM
To: George Tamvakis
Subject: how sad
Campbell Field Airport Awards Runway Paving Contract
Campbell Field Airport announced today that it had awarded the runway paving contract to Branscome, Inc. and the engineering and design contract to Delta Airport Consultants. These signed contracts come one month before a May 1st deadline set by the Virginia Department of Aviation. As of May 1st the Virginia Department of Aviation has "outlawed" grass or turf landing surfaces. Claiming that "no aircraft was ever meant to land on grass" and that grass strips are a "thing of the past" the department moved quickly forward with a mandate effectively banning all grass and turf landing surfaces. Campbell Field owner Gordon Campbell commends the Department of Aviation for their progressive stance; "The department has finally realized that grass runways are just silly. Finally we can get out of the dark ages and be like most other states that have banned grass landing areas. Personally I am tired of seeing all that green grass every time I'm on final approach not to mention all the hours I spend cleaning grass stains off my wheel pants, and I really miss the sounds and smell of asphalt."
The owner is also looking forward to the increased economic development that a paved runway will generate. "Lets face it, the guys flying Piper Cubs and other small aircraft are not bringing any money into the area. If a Cub and a GV roll up to the hangar at the same time who do you think is getting the red carpet?" He will also contact Signature Flight Support in hopes that they will open an FBO at the field.
The construction is schedule to begin in 90 days and will necessitate closing the airport for 15 minutes every hour. Large corporations looking to build corporate hangars can contact the owner directly regarding leasing information.
"Come Roll on the Asphalt"
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