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Home My WebLink AboutWS Item 01 - Airport Aviation Musuem and Visitor Education CenterThe Airport Aviation Museum and Visitor Education Center at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport A presentation to The City of Grapevine City Council =�DA May 4, 2004 A. TV `-z K�t x sty r-- James M. Crites Executive Vice President, Operations A presp-ntadon to the City of Grape)mr.e G+ v Council Aviation Heritage of the DFW Metroplex ■ For over 90 years, the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex has had a long and vibrant relationship with Aviation ■ As early as 1911 the Metroplex experienced its first airplane flight when Roland Garros, a French Pilot made his historic flight in a Beriot in Fort Worth ■ Private and Commercial Aviation Activity took off in earnest in the 1920s with the establishment of numerous airfields throughout the Metroplex ■ Aicraft manufacturing soared during the 1940s in support of the World War II Military Effort whereby the Metroplex became the leading manufacturer of military aircraft ■ The advent of the helicopter in the 1950s took place right here in the Metroplex with the establishment of Bell Helicopter and has remained the dominant producer ever since ■ The Metroplex has been the home of numerous individual aviation pioneers as well from Alan Beans NASA space explorations in the 1960's to Ross Perot Jr. and Jay Coburn 4% around the world helicopter flight in 1982 A pre=.antabcn to the 2 �ity of GrapefinG uitp! LL, a A presentation to the Citi of Grapevine s'ib{ Council Aircraft Manufactured in the DFW Metroplex ■ Aircraft manufacturing is a major contributor to the Region's economy ■ More aircraft have been produced in the DFW Metroplex for the United States Military than any other location in the Nation ■ North American Aviation ■ AT -6 Texan and P-51 C Mustang ■ Over 3,350 aircraft manufactured ■ Vought ■ F4U Corsair, FU Cutlass, F8U Crusader, A-7 Corsair II, Regulus I Missile ■ Over 3,500 aircraft manufactured ■ Consolidated Vultee, Convair, General Dynamics ■ B-241 B321 B-36, B-58, F-111, F-16 ■ Over 6,871 aircraft manufactured ■ Globe Aircraft ■ Beech AT -10 over 600 manufactured ■ Bell Helicopter (Bell Textron) ■ Model 47, UH -1 Iroquois "Huey", Model 222, Model 214ST, Model 407, Model 430, AH -1 "Cobra" ■ Over 4,000 helicopters manufactured 3 i A presentation to the City of &apes ine City. council Aviation Today in the DFW Metroplex ■ Major Commercial Aviation Activity Centers are critical assets to the Region's Economy ■ Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport ■ $11.2 Billion Economic Impact and 211,000 Jobs ■ Dallas Love Field ■ $2.0 Billion Economic Impact and 24, 243 Jobs ■ Fort Worth Meacham ■ Alliance Airport ■ Dallas Executive ■ Spinks Airport ■ Addison Airport ■ Two of the World's leading airlines are based here ■ American Airlines ■ 840 Aircraft, 112,000 Employees, 149 Cities Served ■ Southwest Airlines ■ 388 Aircraft, 34,000 Employees, 58 Cities Served 4 Military Heritage of the DFW Metroplex ■ The Metroplex has always supported the United States Armed Forces ■ Dallas Love Field served as a training facility during the First World War ■ The Metroplex is proud to be the home of the Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base that serves as a model for joint readiness and training commands throughout the United States ■ Additionally, Military and Civilian Aircraft production is thriving throughout the Region ■ Lockheed/Martin ■ Producing the F16 fighting Falcon, and F-35 ■ Subassemblies for the F/A-22 Raptor, B747, B757, B767, B777, Gulfstream GV and Global Hawk RQ -4A, ■ Bell -Textron ■ Producing the Model 206/7 Jet Ranger, Model 407, 412, 430, AH1Z Cobra and UH -1Y ■ Subassemblies for the V-22 Osprey A prexntabon to the Citer of Grapevine- ,QtY Co adl 5 Aviation Museum, Education and Visitors Center ■ It is proposed that there be established an Aviation Museum, Education and Visitors Center with the purpose of ■ Honoring the Region's Rich and Vibrant Commercial and Military Aviation Heritage ■ Educating Both Children/Adults in Aviation and the opportunities to explore a career in aviation ■ Providing an attractive venue for observing, enjoying and exploring Aviation A presentation to the Q ter Q P Grapeuin o Ci by Coun X71 6 A. presentation to the City r f Grapevine Cit,r Cound1 Aviation Museum, Education and Visitors Center ■ The major activities provided by such a center would include but not be limited to: ■ The display of both military and commercial aircraft ■ Providing interactive aviation education displays ■ Providing valued Food and Beverage as well as Retail Concessions to satisfy consumer desires and generate revenue to support the center ■ Serve as an airport -wide employment service ■ Promoting Aviation's economic benefit to and ongoing opportunities for the Region ' RN It t t t sr" i A presentation to the City of C-Yrapemne City Council Artist's Rendering of A Concept I t� �k _v-" �47 . 1 1.1 General Aviation Restaurant Aircraft Displays Interactive Education 4t is +► S 1 A presantabon to the City of Grapevine City Council Education and Conference Center Retail A preentaticn to the City :of Crape nc Cir{ Council Draft Mission Statement The Airport Aviation Museum and Visitor Education Center's Mission is to preserve and promote the rich aviation heritage of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. It will accomplish this by: ■ Preserving and displaying aviation historical artifacts ■ Establishing an active forum for community involvement through public outreach and education programs ■ Creating community support for DFW International Airport as it continues to serve our Region's aviation needs "Airports that enjoy good community support and fewer neighborhood complaints have two things in common -- active participation in community affairs, and strong, consistent communications. Both give the airport high visibility to the total community and airport neighbors. The old idea held by some that an airport can keep a low profile went out as soon as development came within earshot of the airport. " - AIRPORT Magazine March/April 1993 10 . % � .._ y w r 1 ` • �. 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Planned Location ■ The facility will be located in the Northwest Quadrant of D FW ■ Located off one of the busiest highways in this area - Highway 114, close to numerous restaurants Bass Pro Shop, Grapevine Mills Mall, and the future Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center ■ Visible to roughly 70% of �-= the airplane landings at "IO" A NINE!DFW •T t I S -e The weather in north Texas permits almost year around visitation to the site A pr&)�ntahon to the City of Grapevine �.itY council �.GRA `lE. �I A presentation to the CittirofGrapevine ,it,�Council Initiating Actions ■ Establish an Exploratory Steering Committee to: ■ Establish a 501C3 "Non-profit" Organization ■ Identify ■ Mission and Major Activities ■ Immediate funding availability ■ Potential future cash flows ■ Develop First -phase Scope of Project Construction ■ Site Layout ■ Indoor/Outdoor Aircraft Display Area ■ Service Offerings (i.e., Meeters/Greeters, Gift Shop, Restaurant, etc.) ■ Support requirements (i.e., Security, Utilities, etc.) ■ Make recommendation on feasibility of project 13 C.R. Smith Museum A window to the future A presentation to the City of Grapevine Laity Council DFW 4M � Im ` 4f C.R. Smith Museum Fund Raising r 'q r_' r•'J CI �Eh FAY /��n�/'��J f `4 �Y� �r fN •i., it 41 �A tN .t er A •h• r H. In r17:1fi 1 71 � NNW-r. _ ' .. A prem tation to the % 'r°u 1 ► City of Grapevine City Council The Airport Aviation Museum and Visitor Education Center at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport CRA A presentation to the QtyofGfapeuineCity GounaI