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Put The Brakes On Airfield Friction Concerns, John Hunter
Put The Brakes On Airfield Friction Concerns, John Hunter
Purdue Road School
Low friction doesn’t mean the pavement (asphalt or concrete) needs to be replaced. Safe friction enhancing treatments are available at a fraction of the cost of new pavement. Presenters will share the “need to know” details of all phases of successful rubber and paint removal projects and innovative friction enhancing techniques relevant for all airports—from small GAs to Part 139 Airports .
Acrp04-27 Methods To Manage Tree Growth Near Airports, Stephanie Ward
Acrp04-27 Methods To Manage Tree Growth Near Airports, Stephanie Ward
Purdue Road School
The presentation will review the recent ACRP 04-27 Methods to Manage Tree Growth Near Airports study report. Join us for a discussion.
Lessons Learned From Helicopter Air Ambulance Accident, Mary E. Johnson, Gustavo A. Sanchez
Lessons Learned From Helicopter Air Ambulance Accident, Mary E. Johnson, Gustavo A. Sanchez
Purdue Road School
Helicopter Air Ambulances (HAA) are a vital component of the healthcare system by bridging the gap between traditional ground-based ambulances and hospitals and transporting patients from remote areas to medical facilities. However, the accident rates during aeromedical transports remain high compared to other commercial air operations. This session presents an analysis of HAA accidents from the human factors perspective and changes in regulation, technology, and training during HAA operations over the last decade.
Indianapolis International Airport: New Ron Parking Apron, John Feister, Tony Mcmichael
Indianapolis International Airport: New Ron Parking Apron, John Feister, Tony Mcmichael
Purdue Road School
The Indianapolis International Airport was at capacity for overnight aircraft parking at the terminal gates and the existing terminal apron. The solution required the design and construction of a new remain overnight (RON) parking apron with space for up to seven commercial aircrafts simultaneously. The project entailed extensive utility relocations, grading and drainage, concrete and asphalt paving, and airfield electrical. Join us for a discussion of the construction challenges and successes.
Runway 1-19: Greensburg Municipal Airport’S New 5,405-Ft Runway:, John Feister, Jeremy Books
Runway 1-19: Greensburg Municipal Airport’S New 5,405-Ft Runway:, John Feister, Jeremy Books
Purdue Road School
The Greensburg Municipal Airport completed the construction of Runway 1-19 on a new alignment in 2022. Runway 1-19 is 5,405-ft long × 100-ft wide and replaced the existing Runway 18-36 that was 3,430-ft long × 40-ft wide. This was a multi-year construction project with a broad scope that included land acquisition; construction in a flood-way; grading and drainage; paving and electrical; and extensive FAA coordination. Challenges and successes will be discussed.