"Mike Isaksen" wrote in message
news:snI6j.4828$3s1.2899@trnddc06...
OK, this hits me a lot like me trying to open a HotDog stand on property
not belonging to me (public or private). The original premise I read as "I
have a plane or two which I want to give instruction in and rent out to a
limited group". This seems like a commercial venture which is usually
regulated in some form by numberous affected parties. Ceaser wants his
share.

Also, many airport authorities give one or more FBO franchises with very
strict requirements (like requiring "money losing" flight training, and
marginally cost effective A&P service, all in order to rake in the very
profitable jet fuel sales). I know one FBO that practically gives an A&P
rent free hanger hanger space, just so they can meet the contract minimums
with the State.

Anyway, you need to find a way to stay further under the radar. Don't
flaunt your actions at those people who are trying to operate the same
type of business under the yoke of local ordinances. Especially if your
activity may actually put them out of business.


Apparently Ceaser doesn't want his share, Ceaser doesn't want it to happen.
This is the third most prominent airport in the Tulsa metro area, and they
haven't offered aircraft rental or flight instruction for something like the
last 20 years now. Further it is maintained my municipal funds, and appears
to have had a LOT of federal money spent on it lately. But apparently anyone
that doesn't OWN an aircraft is not welcome.

It appears Mr. Woolslayer is a local tax paying citizen, who has bought a
150 already hangered or tied down there, and would like to give instruction
originating at the location. Something most small airports would welcome,
and would help promote GA in the Sand Springs area as well. Note that
several area flight schools use the facility every day, but all fly in,
shoot landings for an hour or so, and fly out without stopping. The only
thing they are stopping, is people driving in the front gate to use the
airport for instruction and rental.

But it seems to me a small number of aircraft owners conspire to keep the
facility some kind of private social club for aircraft OWNERS only. It will
be intresting to see what happens. The airport is indeed a local gem.