Gathering attendees, Chris Collins, the Manager of the Mt.Vernon airport, asked me to forward the following e-mail to the KR group attending the Gathering. You will see a few changes at the Mt.Vernon airport this year.
Larry Flesner +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ >Larry: > >After many months of planning, and stress, good changes have >occurred and are occurring here at Mt. Vernon Outland >Airport. Attached is a press release regarding SRT Aviation and a >marketing piece highlighting our new Air Rescue Fire Fighting/Rapid >Intervention Vehicle. > >SRT Aviation has added a Garrett/Honeywell engine expert to >compliment their Pratt & Whitney turbine-engine specialist. We will >soon have more turbine engine experience located on our field than >many of the airports across the Midwest. SRT Aviation has already >been named an authorized service center for Atlantic Turbines, Wood >Group Turbo Power, and Western Skyways. Of course, SRT Aviation >also works SEL aircraft too. I have been telling them about how >much fun the KR Gathering is and they are excited. SRT Aviation is >very "aviation friendly" and is offering incentives to EAA members >traveling to and from Airventure. > >Our new ARFF/RIV was delivered in early April. The truck was built >to USAF/FAA Part 139 Standards. When combined with our 750 gallon >pumper and our Air-Evac Helicopter "Super-Base", located here on the >field, we feel our airport is one of the safest in the Midwest. > >The new Air-Evac "Super-Base", located at 600 Aviation Drive (Lot #1 >in the Lakeshore Business Development Park) is scheduled to open on >Thursday, June 29, 2006. Air-Evac built a 40' x 80' heliport, 40' x >65' hangar, 5000 gallon fuel farm, and 16' x 80 modular crew >quarters at their new site located near the intersection of Illinois >Highway 15 and Aviation Drive. > >Our restaurant is scheduled to open in early September. Three >hard-working ladies will be offering a lunch and dinner buffet as >well as a bakery. This group will make an excellent addition to >"Team MVN" I realize that many will wonder what happened with >Donnie Wilkey. Donnie is like family to me, so it is hard to admit >that we were not able to come together after nearly 8 months of >trying. Donnie remains supportive and is helping these ladies get >started. I believe everyone will like the name they have chosen and >how they intend to decorate their restaurant and market to the >general public and aviation community. > >Could you please forward this information on to the KR Family. Like >always, give me a call if you have any questions. > >Chris Collins-KMVN
