Posts Tagged ‘aviation’
Antoine de Saint-Exupèry: The mind of an author, the heart of a pilot
Although mostly known for his literary works, Antoine de Saint-Exupèry was, at his heart, a fearless pilot who often ignored things like safety protocols and experience in his quest for flight.
Read MoreWhat We Do – Feasibility/Site Selection Studies
by Patrick Taylor, Principal What are Feasibility/Site Selection Studies? As a community grows and prospers, it may become more evident that a new or replacement airport is a necessary piece of critical transportation infrastructure. Airports, particularly general aviation airports, provide a connection to markets on a regional and national level. The FAA prescribes a process…
Read MoreWhat We Do – New Series
Welcome to the “What We Do” series! In these posts, we’ll discuss the core services we provide to our airport clients, with specifics on each service including the process involved and why it’s necessary. Each post will be authored by an industry expert with in-depth knowledge of the topic but presented in an easy-to-understand way.…
Read MoreAviator Spotlight – Bessie Coleman
Elizabeth “Bessie” Coleman was a true pioneer in aviation. During a time when female aviators were few and far between, Bessie was able to make a name for herself by becoming the first African-American woman to earn a pilot’s license. Her determination and courage are remembered now, nearly a century later, as we put…
Read MoreAviator Spotlight – The Wright Brothers, Fathers of Aviation
December 17, 1903, marks what is arguably the most important day in our industry’s history. On this day, 117 years ago, we learned to fly. Wilbur and Orville Wright are considered the founders of modern aviation. Their technological breakthroughs and unmatched contributions laid the foundation for the industry as we know it today. The brothers…
Read MoreWhat We Do – Environmental Documentation
by Judi Krauss, Environmental Planner What environmental documentation is needed for an airport project? Good question! There are all kinds of environmental regulations and “special purpose” laws related to the natural, cultural, and human environment that could apply to your airport or airport project. However, the big one is called the National Environmental Policy Act,…
Read MoreOur Vision Remains
by Steve Wagner, Senior Consultant I am writing this following the first week of a 30-day stay-at-home order in Kansas City, which was put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic. Following a 44-year career in the consulting field – disrupted nearly 20 years ago by 9/11 and over 10 years ago by the recession…
Read MoreWhat We Do – Airport Master Plans
by Chandra Burks, Airport Planner What is an Airport Master Plan? An airport master plan is a comprehensive, long-range study of every physical aspect of an airport. From runways and taxiways to passenger terminals, hangars, aprons, parking facilities, and more, the plan evaluates every aspect of the airport. The primary product is a roadmap for…
Read MoreLooking Back Over 40 Years
by Steve Benson, Senior Consultant Hard to believe it has been 40 years since I left a national engineering firm to go to work in Steve and Jeanette Coffman’s basement for a newly incorporated airport planning firm. I suppose I was just young and naïve at the time, but I was excited about this new…
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