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Follow the latest news from the Perry-Houston County Airport.
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AIRPORT AUTHORITY MEETING SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2022
The monthly meeting of the Perry-Houston County Airport Authority will be held Monday, August 1, at 4 pm at the Perry-Houston County Airport terminal. The meeting will be open to the public.
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POLICY CHANGE
In the attempt to hold fuel cost increases to a minimum, we are implementing a change in our Avgas fuel discount policy effective August 1, 2022.
Discounts for Avgas (mobile delivery) will only be given for fuel purchases of TEN (10) gallons or more.
Self-serve fuel (24/7) cost remains at .20/gallon below regular price.
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AIR FORCE SAFETY COURSE
The Perry-Houston County Airport will sponsor an Air Force Safety Course on Saturday, September 24th at the Perry-Houston County Airport. The Safety Course will be held in the Corporate Hangar at PXE and topics will include collision avoidance, non-towered airport operations, and runway incursions. The Course will be held in the PXE Corporate Hangar, tentatively beginning at 1330. Those flying in to the Safety Course will enjoy a 25¢ per gallon discount for AvGas from 1200 -1500.
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BUSY AIRPORT
There are times that the Perry-Houston County Airport takes on a regional setting. One Citation had just departed on 18 prior to the picture.
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WHAT TO DO (AND NOT TO DO) IF YOU WITNESS AN AVIATION ACCIDENT
Accidents happen! That is just one of the facts of life we can't dismiss. However, if you are on, in, or around an airport, please be aware of certain rules. Airport personnel only are allowed in and around the crash site. They will monitor the situation and call for help or assistance if needed. Airport personnel on the site must follow procedures set by airport guidelines, the FAA and the NTSB. Debris caused by an unfortunate occurrence involving an airplane MUST be left in place and undisturbed until released by the FAA. The aircraft cannot be moved until such release is obtained by the airport management. Unauthorized observers could put themselves in danger from leaking fuel or damaged structures. Moving a damaged aircraft after FAA release is a process best left to professionals, so while we appreciate the thought, please refrain from unasked assistance. Observe? Sure... just observe from a safe distance.
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PERRY AIR OPEN HOUSE
Perry Air Flight School celebrated their new offices with an open house and discovery flights. An overflowing crowd was present for most of the day. Perry Air aircraft and instructors were quite busy with students and first-time flyers.
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INTERESTING DAYS IN AUGUST
3rd - National Georgia Day
4th - National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
5th - International Beer Day
7th - National Sisters Day
11th - National Presidential Joke Day (I am NOT making this up!)
14th- V-J Day (Where were you on this day in 1945?)
19th - National Aviation Day (Mention this to your lineman for a 20¢ discount on fuel - today only.)
21st - National Senior Citizens Day (I'll drink to that - not champagne - prune juice!)
26th - National Women's Equality Day
28th - National Red Wine Day
30th - National Beach Day
31st - National Diatomaceous Earth Day (Go ahead -- check Google)
    
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DO YOU KNOW????
You burn 100LL AvGas every time you fly (at least the majority of us do). What do you know about the fuel you burn (besides the price per gallon)?
1. How much does 100LL weigh per gallon at ISA?
a. Five and a half pounds per gallon
b. Six pounds per gallon
c. Six and a half pounds per gallon
d. Seven pounds per gallon
2. Why does AvGas have lead in it?
a. It prevents engine knocking
b. It prevents oil buildup on the cylinders
c. It reduces spark plug fouling
d. It decreases ignition temperature for AvGas
3. Engine pre-ignition is ________.
a. A condition where the spark plug fires too early
b. A condition where the fuel ignites in the cylinder before the spark plug fires
c. A condition where the spark plug fails to fire
d. A condition where the fuel ignites in the intake manifold
4. You sample the fuel out of an aircraft, and it's clear. What kind of fuel is on board?
a. AvGas 87
b. 100LL
c. 100 Unleaded
d. Jet A
5.Engine detonation is ________.
a. A condition where the spark plug explodes out of the cylinder.
b. A condition where the piston impacts the spark plug.
c. A condition where the piston impacts the intake valve.
d. A condition where pockets of fuel/air ignite outside of the normal combustion envelope.
Answers at www.pxeairport.com/quiz
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Perry-Houston Country Airport is a public-use airport located four miles northwest of Perry, GA. Field elevation is 418 feet. The airport was activated in May of 1947. KPXE (The ICAO Identifier) is open to the public and has no permanent control tower. The airport is under Atlanta Center's Air Route Traffic Control Center. KPXE has a single runway aligned 18/36 that is 5,004 feet long and 100 ft wide. The high-intensity lighting, including the MALSRs are pilot controlled on 122.725, the CTAF/UNICOM frequency. LPV, ILS, VOR and LOC approaches are utilized. The Airport Manager, Jim Marquardt, can be reached at 478-988-3699. Normal hours of operation are 0800-1800 and self-serve AvGas (100LL) is available 24/7. Call out service is also available.
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