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Home My WebLink About10 - Glossary and Appendix - Century Plan - Airport Plan Element June 1998L , GLOSSARY ALP - Airport Layout Plan AOA - Aircraft Operations Area ASV - Annual Service Volume ATCT - Air Traffic Control Tower AvGas - Aviation Gasoline, used in piston powered air craft AWOS - Automated Weather Observation Station DNL - Average Day -Night Sound Level DTN - Duats Service Provider DUATS - Direct User Access Terminal System FAA - Federal Aviation Administration FBO - Fixed Base Operator GDP - Gross Domestic Product GMA - Georgetown Municipal Airport GPS - Global Positioning System IFR - Instrument Flight Rules INM - Integrated Noise Module Jet A - Jet/Turbojet Fuel, used in turbine powered aircraft MIRL - Medium Intensity Runway Lighting MSA - Metropolitan Statistical Area NDB - Non Directional Beacon PAPI - Precision Approach Plan Indicator PLASI - Pulsating Light Approach Slope Indicator REIL's - Runway End Identification Lights RMMA - Robert Mueller Municipal Airport RTRO - Remote Transmitter /Receiver TAC - Texas Aeronautics Commission TAFP - Texas Aeronautics Facilities Plan TxDOT - Texas Department of Transportation VFR - Visual Flight Rules VOR - VHF (Very High Frequency) Omni - Directional Radio Range APPENDIX AIRCRAFT OWNER AND PILOT'S SURVEYS 8 -10 17326/960507 AIRCRAFr OWNER SURVEY We are evaluating all aspects of the GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. As an aircraft owner and a current or potential user of the airport's facilities, your input into`our evaluation is important to the City of Georgetown and the airport's management. PLEASE answer all parts of this survey and return the completed survey within 15 days of receipt (in the stamped envelope provided) to Ms Jessica Carruth, Espey Huston & Associates, Inc., P.O. Box 519, Austin, Texas 78767 -0519 (Phone: 512- 329 -8342, ext. 2029). 1. Do you use your airplane for business, recreation or both? 2. Please provide the following information relative to your aircraft: Aircraft 41 Aircraft 42 Aircraft #3 Make Model Number of Engines "N" Number (Optional) Where based? Is the Aircraft Normally Hangared? Yes _ No _ Yes _ No _ Yes _ No If you own more than three aircraft, please provide similar information on the others. 3. a. Have you ever used GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT? (check one) Yes ; No ; Date of last use: b. Estimated number of annual operations at Georgetown? C. If yes, which of the following are your reasons for using GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT? (Check all that apply) Location (convenient to home) Location (convenient to work) Runway (adequate for my operations) Hangar(s) and tiedowns _ FBO service Adequate NAVAIDS FAA -1 Operational safety Maintenance fees (reasonable) Hangar rental fees (reasonable) _ Tiedown fees (reasonable) Security of plane and personnel Other (Please escribe) 4. 5. d. In using GEORETOWN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, have you experienced any congestion, either airborne or ground access, that you consider greater than normal for a general aviation airport. If so, please describe the situation: If no, which of the following are your reasons for not using GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT? (Check all that apply) Location (inconvenient to home) _ Location (inconvenient to work) Runway (inadequate for my operations) _ Hangar(s) and tiedowns Lack of FBO service _ Inadequate NAVAIDS Operational safety _ No mechanic on duty _ Hangar rental fees (unreasonable) Tiedown fees (unreasonable) Security of plane and personnel _ Other (Please describe) Please list other airports that you use regularly: Airport Airport a. Total operations (Per Year) Total operations (Per Year) _ If you currently base your aircraft at Robert Mueller Municipal Airport and it is closed as is currently being proposed, would you consider relocating your aircraft to Georgetown? Yes No Please list the primary factors in your making such a decision: 6. Satisfaction level with GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT (Check only one blank in each category): A. Services: _ highly satisfied; _ moderately satisfied; _ unsatisfied. B. Facilities: highly satisfied; _ moderately satisfied; _ unsatisfied. How would you rate the overall appearance of GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT (Check one): good; _ satisfactory; _ poor FAA -2 8. Please list changes and/or additions that you would like to see made at GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT so it would better serve your needs: (Please print) 9. Your general comments, observations and suggestions are important to the evaluation of GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. Please provide any additional information (use back of page if necessary): ...... Your participation in this survey is appreciated. All data you supply will be carefully evaluated. All information will remain confidential. We appreciate your help in determining how best GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT can serve you and respond to your needs. THANK YOU! Please provide your name, mailing address including zip code and daytime telephone number (optional). (Name) (Address) (Telephone) If you choose not to supply personal information, please provide just your zip code for the purpose of tabulating the survey. FAA -3 CERTIFICATED PILOT SURVEY As part of the preparation of an Airport Master Plan, we are evaluating all aspects of the GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. As a certificated pilot and a current or potential user of the airport's facilities, your input to our evaluation is important to the City of Georgetown and the airport's management. Please answer all parts of this survey and return the completed survey form within 15 days of receipt to Ms Jessica Carruth, Espey Huston & Associates, Inc., P.O. Box 519, Austin, Texas 78767 -0519 (Phone: 512- 329 -8342, ext. 2029). A stamped self - addressed envelope is provided, 1. Do you own your airplane, rent an airplane or fly for a business? Own Rent Business 2. What type of pilot's certificate do you currently hold? If you own your own airplane, please go to question 3. If you fly for a business, please go to question 4. 3. Please provide the following information relative to your aircraft: Aircraft #1 Aircraft #2 Aircraft #3 Make Model Number of Engines Where based Is the Aircraft Normally Hangared Yes—No— Yes—No— Yes—No- If you own more than three aircraft, please provide similar information on the others. 4. Please provide the following information on the aircraft you use for the business. If you are the business owner and have supplied the requested information in question 3, please so indicate. Aircraft #I Aircraft 92 Aircraft 93 Make Model Number of Engines Where based Is the Aircraft Normally Hangared Yes _ No _ Yes _ No _ Yes _ No _ 5. Have you ever used GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT? Yes _ ; No ; Date of last use: Ifyes, Please answer the following questions; if no, please go to question 6: FAA -1 f ' Q 7. a. Estimated number of annual operations (takeoffs or landings) at GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT? b. The following are my reasons for using GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT? (Check all that apply) _ Location (convenient to home) Location (convenient to work) _ Runway (adequate for my operations) Hangars) and tiedowns FBO service _ Quality of ramp service NAVAIDS Operational safety Maintenance fees (reasonable) Hangar rental fees (reasonable) Tiedown fees (reasonable) Security of plane and personnel _ Security of plane and personnel _ Other (Please describe) C. In using GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, have you experienced any congestion, either airborne or ground access, that you consider greater than normal for a general aviation airport? If so, please briefly describe the situation: d. Do you consider GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT generally convenient to use? Yes No The following are my reasons for not using GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT? (Check all that apply) Location (inconvenient to home) Location (inconvenient to work) Runway (inadequate for my operations) Hangar(s) and tiedowns Lack of quality in ramp service Inadequate NAVAIDS _ Operational safety Hangar rental fees (unreasonable) Tiedown fees (unreasonable) Please list other airports that you use regularly: Airport Airport FAA -2 Security of plane and personnel Other (Please describe) Total operations (Per year) Total operations (Per year) 8. Satisfaction level with GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT (Check only one blank in each category): A. Services: _ highly satisfied; _ moderately satisfied; _ unsatisfied. B. Facilities: _ highly satisfied; _ moderately satisfied; _ unsatisfied. 9. How would you rate the overall appearance of GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT (Check one): good; _ satisfactory; _ poor 10. Please list changes and /or additions that you would like to see made at GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT so it would better serve your needs: 11. Your general comments, observations and suggestions are important to the evaluation of GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. Please provide any additional information (use back of page if necessary): ...... Your participation in this survey is appreciated. All data you supply will be carefully evaluated. All individual responses will remain confidential. We appreciate you help in determining how best GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT can serve you and respond to your needs. THANK YOU! If you wish, please provide you name, mailing address and daytime telephone number (optional). (Name) (Address) (Telephone) FAA -3 PILOTS SURVEY RESPONSES Changes or Additions No. of Responses Improved Instrument Approach 63 Additional hangars (private) 29 Improved Terminal Facilities 19 Self Serve Fuel 14 Cheaper Fuel Prices 14 Lower hangar Fees 13 Full Service FBO 10 Restaurant/ Snack Bar/ Diner I 10 Improved Visual Aids 9 Control Tower I 8 Fueling from Trucks (city) I 6 Improved Weather Briefing/ ADIS Service 6 Pilot Store 6 Improved Signs to Local Business 5 Additional hangars (corporate) 4 Improved Wash Rack 4 Better Lighted Taxiways 4 Improved Auto Access to /on Airport 4 Longer der Runways 4 Availability of Auto Fuel 4 Lower Maintenance Fees 3 Improved Unicom Service 3 More Auto Parking By T- hangars 3 Designated Run Up Area 3 Landscaping /Beautification's /Roads 3 Less FOD 2 Covered Tiedowns 2 Additional Support to Local CAP 2 Limit Development Around Airport 2 Improved Ground Facility Lighting 2 More FBO's to Rent Planes 2 More Tiedown Spaces (N. End) 2 Grass Runway 2 Larger Two -way Traffic Taxiways 2 Improved Night Security 2 Cleanup Recent Seal Coat 2 Stop Zoning Adjacent Land Residential 2 Telephone in T- hangar 1 Park on Airport Property 1 Improve Drainage (hangar D) i 1 On Airport Fire Station 1 Lower Land Lease Rates 1 Add a Taxiway on 18 -36 1 Improved Measures to Keep Deer Away 1 Remove Trees to Improve Sight Distance i 1 Repaint Taxiways /Runways /Roads 1 r OWNER SURVEY RESPONSES Changes or Additions INo. of Responses New hangars 9 Lower Fuel Prices 7 Instrument Approach 7 Restaurant/ Snack Bar 4 Self Serve Tanks 4 Lower hangar Fees j 3 New Sewer System 2 Better Terminal Facilities 2 Wash Rack 2 Improved Visual Aids 2 Pilot Store 2 Full Service FBO j 2 Buy More Land For Growth j 1 Aircraft Related Business's j 1 Better Maintenance/ Avionics 1 Improved hangar Maintenance j 1 Pave N. End Of Airport j 1 Improved Airport Lighting j 1 Designated Run Up Area 1 Lower Overnight Tiedown Cost j 1 More Parking Surface j 1 Widen and Smooth Taxiways 1 Auto Fuel Availability 1 Fuel Trucks j 1