Topic: Outlaw Field

Senator Barnes announces new TDoT grant for Outlaw Field

November 2, 2009 |

Outlaw Field will receive $60,000 as part of TDOT program

Nashville – Senator Tim Barnes announced Monday that Outlaw Field is receiving a $60,000 state grant.

“As we continue to attract good jobs to the Clarksville area, an extensive and reliable transportation system is something we need to offer,” Senator Barnes said. “Businesses require up-to-date aviation facilities for themselves and those they do business with. «Read the rest of this article»

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Outlaw Field receives $350,000 grant for new terminal

June 11, 2009 |

Governor Bredesen Announces Grant for Outlaw Field in Montgomery County Grant awarded through TDOT’s Aeronautics Division

NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen announced today that an aeronautics grant totaling $350,000 has been approved for Outlaw Field in Clarksville.

“Our local airports are vital to the economy and travel system of Tennessee,” said Bredesen. “Investing in our airports helps keep them competitive and efficient at meeting the needs of businesses and travelers. I’m pleased to support continued improvement at Outlaw Field.”

District 22 Senator Tim Barnes had this to say after hearing news of the grant:

First-rate transportation is important as we attract employers like Hemlock Semiconductor to Montgomery County. Plus, the executive business travelers who use this new airport will spend money in our local economy.

I am grateful to Governor Phil Bredesen and the Tennessee Department of Transportation for making this grant possible for Clarksville.

Outlaw Field will use the grant funds for construction of a new terminal. «Read the rest of this article»

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A writer’s calendar in review

By Turner McCullough Jr. | December 13, 2008 |

The past several months have provided a wealth of images and topics to be covered. Local and regional interests have drawn my attention, eye and words to their descriptive influences.

I thought it a fitting action to showcase the ninety or more days of news coverage to give you, our readers, a glimpse at just how much effort goes into bringing you information and news of your world. Not every image presented here will have been previously included in a published news story. Some of these images are background material and some are just for visual impression. Often we see things which are inspirational, if not exactly newsworthy or pertinent to the immediate story. They have to wait for special coverage like this to have their day. «Read the rest of this article»

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Flying high: Adrenalin rush comes with a sense of peace

By Christine Anne Piesyk | October 7, 2008 |

Clarksville Online spent several days at Outlaw Field in late September, garnering a new respect and understanding of the role this small airfield and its’ businesses bring to the community. Over the next four days, we’ll give you an inside look at the business and the adventure that is Outlaw Field.

Flight check...

Growing up outside New England’s largest Air Force Base, I was always captivated by flying, both the small jets and the huge bombers that once a year would be on display for air base “open houses.” Years later, I found myself in the envious position of being paid to do things like hot air ballooning, soaring in a glider over the Vermont mountains, racing along the ridges of a mountain in small Cessna with a pilot whose feet barely reached the pedals. Exhilarating. Intoxicating. Adventure.

When the opportunity to try my hand at piloting a Cessna arrived, I reached out and grabbed it. No second thoughts. I stepped onto the tarmac aiming for the passenger door.

“No, you take the left side…” my flight instructor said. Without a bit of hesitation, I headed around the place and took the “driver’s seat.” «Read the rest of this article»

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Outlaw Field: “Beehive” of aviation activity

By Turner McCullough Jr. | October 6, 2008 |

Clarksville Online spent several days at Outlaw Field in late September, garnering a new respect and understanding of the role this small airfield and its’ businesses bring to the community. Over the next four days, we’ll give you an inside look at the business and the adventure that is Outlaw Field.

Local airfield serves up multitude of aviation and aerial activity. Private flights, flight training and skydiving bring diverse family clientele to an unsung city and county resource.

Outlaw Field. Do you know where it is? Do you know what goes on out there? Chances are, most Clarksvillians don’t know much about the beehive that is Outlaw Field.

Brooks Louie, 13, is ready for his second flight. He is already a member fo the Civil Air Patrol.

The local aviation facility serves as the basis for a myriad of aviation activity. Private pilots house their private planes and jets there. But there is much more than that going on at this unassuming little facility.

Interested in learning to fly, getting your pilot’s license? Outlaw Field has provisions to assist the budding pilot. Youngsters wishing to investigate and pursue flight instruction can join the CAP (Civilian Air Patrol).

People as young as 13 can sign up and learn about aviation, flight training and public service. Brooks Louie at 13 is taking flight lesson #2, and already has a dream of aviation and future study at the United States Air Force Academy.

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