Rucker Field: 2011

NOTICE: Arrival/Departure Procedures

Due to the close proximity of the Wichita Class C surface airspace, we have estabilished procedures with the TRACON supervision to ensure traffic separation and FAR compliance for all Rucker Field Ops. Their staff have been very helpful as our operations have picked up!

Rwy 17--RH Pattern
Rwy 35--LH Pattern
CAUTION: 300 ft antenna just west of N end of Rwy.

Arrivals:
Rwy 17--Base-Final legs will encroach Class C airspace, contact with ICT approach is REQUIRED.
Rwy 35--Remain below2300 ft and land straight-in, or contact ICT approach and fly normal pattern.
Recommend contacting ICT approach prior flying under shelf area for all ops.

Departures:
Rwy 35--Contact ICT Tower over telephone prior to departure at 316-350-1530 is REQUIRED (upwind leg will encroach on Class C)
Rwy 17--Remain South and West of field below 2300 ft until at least 10 nm south of ICT, or contact ICT approach.
Recommend contacting ICT approach prior departure for all ops.

NORDO (no radio) aicraft:
Contact ICT Tower at 316-350-1530 prior to departure inbound to or taking off from SN34 if unable to remain well clear of Class C surface area.

Call or email with any questions!

Sunday, May 29, 2011

MEMORIAL DAY FLY-IN CANCELLED

We regret to have to make the decision to cancel tomorrow's picnic and fly-in...but in the interest of safety and enjoyment we feel the decision is the right one. Winds are forecast to be 40 mph with gusts in excess of 50 mph. Not safe for our aircraft and not much fun for a picnic.

The hosts (Tobias, Turner, Murphy, and Quick families) will be looking at a new date to reschedule this event and will post details as soon as possible.

Please remember our Veteran's tomorrow and keep them and their families in your thoughts and prayers.

Field Update--May 29, 2011

Field is in the best shape it's been in probably a decade. Dry with excellent grass coverage, and we just finished rolling it last week, so it's good & smooth. Plan is for taxiway to be marked on West edge of runway and parking just West of the taxiway.

The only problem we see now is the Kansas WIND.

Airport board of directors are canvassing today to determine the best course of action, as the forecast doesn't look too promising.