“We are anticipating to double or triple our ramp traffic and jet traffic,” Gosnell remarks. POST-TERMINAL PROJECTS After the terminal is built, Gosnell says there are other projects on the drawing board. “We plan to build a new fuel farm,” he reports, “and also a new storage facility hangar, maybe 10,000 square feet. Adamson says that the next big thing will be building more aircraft hangars.“We’re short on those,” he states. “There are wait lists.” The airport is also looking forward to additional pilot training opportunities, which at present, are only offered by the Trego Dugan FBO. Recently, a representative from nearby Mid-Plains Community College visited the airport with news that the school is planning to institute an AMT (Aviation Maintenance Technology) program. “That’s exciting,” says Adamson. “They’ve already had a private pilot training program out there, but it’s been a real hit and miss. And they’re revamping that as well. So, not only will flight instruction be provided by Trego Dugan, but the college is looking to provide it, as well. My guess is they’ll be using Trego Dugan aircraft for instruction.” 8 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 07
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