Dalton Airport 3DA

CTAF 122.8

EAA Chapter 77 is based at Dalton Airport (3DA) in Flushing, Michigan. The airport is named for it's founder, Edwin P. Dalton: April 24, 1912 - April 9, 1986. Ed built the airport in 1946 and subsequently developed the subdivision to the southwest of the airport. He was commander of the 63rd Wing of the Civil Air Patrol of Flint during WWII, a charter member of the Flushing Lions Club, a founding member of the Flushing Sportsmans Club and part-owner of the original Flushing Valley Country Club. He also served on various local township boards and owned several movie theaters. The annual EAA Chapter 77 Dawn Patrols were originated by Mr. Dalton and continue to this day as the largest single fundraiser for the Chapter.

The airport is now privately owned by the Dalton Airport Association (DAA). However, it is operated as a public airport as it meets the all the requirements of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for a Basic Utility Public Airport (#25002).

Airport Manager (MDOT #67): Tony Sabourin, P.O. Box 310693, Flint, MI 48531, (810) 624-4001

D.A.A. 2007/2008 BOARD MEMBER CONTACT LIST
Tim Brooks	President	810-487-0830	tim@tim-brooks.com
Rod Curtis	Vice President	810-732-0185	rcmailing@yahoo.com
Mary Talhelm	Secretary	810-720-4152	matalhelm@yahoo.com
Mike Baker	Treasurer	810-733-3501	mabaker1@comcast.net
Bill Campeau	Trustee	810-736-7231	bjcampeau@aol.com
Kerry Matthews	Trustee	810-659-3501	kerry13065@sbcglobal.net
Hoyt Petty	Trustee	810-732-0467	hspetty@sbcglobal.net

The DAA is a non-profit corporation who's purpose shall be to further the cause of general aviation by enhancing and maintaining Dalton Airport as a community resource for aviation education and recreation. For full detail on the governing rules see the By Laws (April 2007 version).

The Lot Lease Agreement defines the terms of the property lease. All property leased from the DAA is to be used solely for aircraft storage.

Should you become a DAA member, with an associated property lease, you must abide by the Dalton Airport Builder Guidelines when planning and constructing a hangar.

ASN Volunteers are interested in any actions that might negatively or positively affect the local airport. Complaints about noise are the most common. Your local 3DA volunteer Gary Hopcraft (810) 348-5968 is available to discuss any concerns. He has direct access to AOPA / ASN National headquarters and can assist in answering questions or contacting agencies.

Airport Watch - Participate with your fellow pilots in the safekeeping of general aviation's local neighborhoods — our home airports. Report suspicious activity around 3DA to 866/GA-SECURE (866/427-3287) and/or Gary Hopcraft at (810) 348-5968. See brochure for more information.

11/25/2007 by Sonny Webster: We had a crew of about 15 men out today to lay (somewhat frozen) sod at the edges of 18/36 where 09-27 crosses over. The entire project was completed in about an hour after which many of the chilled volunteers went over to Wendy's for some food and fellowship. The grass runway will reopen after the new turf has had sufficient time to settle.

10/29/2007 by Tim Brooks: The paint crew marked the runway today and the landscapers began filling in topsoil along the runway edges. We've added hold-short lines at every taxiway as an added safety measure at the airport. Photos show as the paint progressed from outline to being filled in, to the application of glass beads on the wet paint. The glass beads provide added traction and high reflectivity. This reflectivity can be seen in the night photo of runway 36 markings. Runway markings are striaded (striped) in northern climates as seen here to reduce the effects that paint has on asphalt which can contribute to heaving from frost and freezing.

10/31/2007 by Tim Brooks: Runway 18/36 reopened early Tuesday evening and we're back in business! Our son Jeff flew home Wednesday from WMU in a Cirrus SR20 and gave me some dual with Joshua riding along. We took these photos overhead of Dalton today.

12/8/07 by Sonny Webster: Heavy rains and spring thaws used to mean standing water on the east side of 18-36 just south of the 36 threshold. This area of standing water would cover Dave Burch's taxiway and often would cause standing water on the runway as well. A group of volunteers - led by Hoyt Petty on a Ditch Witch and Walt Duncan on his frontloader/backhoe - installed a catch basin and drain hose to divert future run-offs from this low area to an existing drain just to the north. The weather was cold but there was a warm spirit of cooperation as everyone worked together to Git 'R Dun.