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THIS DAY IN AVIATION HISTORY
Convair B-58A Hustler
Fifty-three years ago this month, a United States Air Force (USAF) Convair B-58A Hustler from the 43rd Bomb Wing at Carswell AFB, Texas
set a trio of transcontinental speed records in a round trip from Los Angeles to New York and back. This historic feat was accomplished as
part of Operation Heat Rise.
The USAF/Convair B-58A Hustler holds the distinction of being the world’s first supersonic bomber. A product of the 1950′s, the deltawinged aircraft measured 96.8 feet in length and had a wing span of 56.8 feet. Power was provided by a quartet of General Electric™ 79
turbojets which produced 62,000 lbs of sea level thrust in afterburner.
The Hustler’s performance was impressive then and now. With a maximum speed of 1,325 mph, the aircraft had a service ceiling of 64,800
feet and a combat radius of 1,520 nm. The Hustler’s mission range could be markedly increased via aerial refueling.
The B-58′s three man air crew sat in tandem in the order of pilot, navigator and Defensive Systems Officer (DSO). Each man occupied a
separate flight station which was equipped with an ejection pod for protection during high speed egress.
The Hustler was part of Strategic Air Command. It’s primary mission was delivery of nuclear weapons. The aircraft served in the air force’s
operational inventory for a period of just 10 years (1960 to 1970). A total of 116 airframes were produced.
On Monday, March 5,1962, the crew of Major Robert G. Sowers (pilot), Captain Robert MacDonald (navigator) and Captain John T. Walton
(DSO) departed Carswell AFB, Texas in B-58A S/N 59-2458. After refueling out over the Pacific Ocean, the aircraft started its coast-to-coast
speed run at Mach 2 over Los Angeles, California. Incredibly, the critical ground station monitoring the start time did not record passage of
the aircraft overhead. Thus, airplane and crew were called back for a restart! This meant another trip to the tanker out over the Pacific to
top off the Hustler’s fuel tanks prior to the second try. Once officially underway, the trip from overhead Los Angeles to overhead New York
took 2 hours and 58.71 seconds for an average speed of 1,214.65 mph. The aircraft was refueled over Kansas on its way east. Once out
over the Atlantic Ocean, the Hustler reversed course and returned to the tanker again.
The return trip from overhead New York to overhead Los Angeles was flown in 2 hours, 15 minutes and 50.08 seconds. As on the
eastbound leg, the Hustler took on a load of gas over Kansas. The entire round trip required 4 hours, 41 minutes and 14.98 seconds
inclusive of refueling. Each of the aforementioned trip times established new performance records.
An interesting aspect of the return leg to Los Angeles was that the Hustler flew faster than the rotational movement of the earth. Thus, the
aircraft and its crew arrived in California roughly 41 minutes earlier than the sun!
In recognition of their accomplishments, each man received the USAF Distinguished Flying Cross at the hand of USAF General Thomas S.
Power, Chief of Staff. Finally, for their impressive performance during Operation Heat Rise, crew and aircraft were the recipients of both the
1962 MacKay and Bendix Trophies. This marked the last time that the latter was ever awarded. Today, the record-setting, trophy-winning
airplane, Convair B-58A-10-CF 59-2458, the Cowtown Hustler, is on display at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, WrightPatterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
March 17, 2015
Mr. Randy Krise
Airports Special Management Committee
Lee County Port Authority
11000 Terminal Access Road, Suite 8671
Fort Myers, Florida 33913
Dear Mr. Krise:
Attached is the Southwest Florida International Airport and Page Field Airport Monthly Project Summary for the
month of March 2015. This report is prepared by the Lee County Port Authority Development Division
each month and reflects the current status of work efforts, schedules and budgets for ongoing projects.
If you have any questions regarding any of the attached information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Respectfully,
LEE COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY
Emily M. Underhill
Emily M. Underhill, P.E., A.A.E.
Division Director, Development
EMU/rrt
cc: Airports Special Management Committee
Bob Ball, A.A.E., Executive Director
Mark R. Fisher, A.A.E., Deputy Executive Director - Development
RSW Projects
• Air Traffic Control Tower………………………...……………………………… 1
FMY Projects
• Page Field Runway Rehabilitation………………………...………16
• Baggage Handling System (BHS) Recap & Optimization…………………… 3
• Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) System…………………………………… 4
• Flight Information Display System (FIDS) Replacement………………………5
• Florida Power & Light (FP&L) Transmission Line Relocation……………… 6
• Parallel Runway ……………………………….………………………..……… 7
• Public Address System Upgrades ……………………………….…………… 8
• Remediation of Hazardous Wildlife - Phase II………………….………………9
• Skyplex Boulevard………………...……………...……..……………………… 10
• Skyplex Rezoning Amendment……………………...……..……………………11
• Terminal Access Road (TAR) Six-Lane Expansion ………………………..…12
RSW Tenant Improvement Projects
• FDOT Interstate 75 Connector Roadway ……………………………..………13
• Hertz Car Rental Area Upgrades ………………………………………..…… 15
FMY Tenant Improvement Projects
RSW Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT)
Consultant:
AECOM Technical Services, Inc.
Start Date:
2/11/2013
Completion Date: 3/31/2016 (Design Only)
Project Description:
This project provides for design services, environmental
permitting and mitigation for a new Air Traffic Control
Tower (ATCT) and Terminal Radar Control Center
(TRACON) located midfield between existing runway and
the future parallel runway.
Project Status:
COSTS / BUDGET
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) sent formal floor plan
comments and a revised budget to LCPA staff in early
February 2015. Last update from Joe Glowacki (AECOM):
Mon, Mar 2, 2015 at 2:35 PM
Development Division - March 2015
Total Estimated Cost:
Total Authorized To Date:
$49,935,116.00
$2,624,480.00
Remaining Balance to Finish:
$47,310,636.00
FAA Grants:
$0.00
FDOT Grants:
$1,312,240.00
LCPA Funds:
$1,312,240.00
Other Funds:
$0.00
RSW Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT)
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RSW Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT)
Project Status (continuation):
A meeting with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) staff at the FAA Airway Facilities Tower Integration Laboratory (AFTIL lab) determined that
the ATCT location needs to shift 50 feet away from the existing taxiways in order to protect views of future airfield pavement expansion. The
cab also needs to be rotated 45 degrees clockwise to improve views to the approach ends of the existing runway. The consultant made
adjustments to the site layout to reflect these changes and will proceed towards the 10% design milestone. The consultant has begun
researching foundation design options that would be compatible with local geophysical conditions.
Development Division - March 2015
RSW Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT)
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RSW Baggage Handling System (BHS) Recapitalization
And Optimization
Consultant:
Parsons Transportation Group
Contractor:
Five Star Airport Alliance
Start Date:
3/28/2014
Completion Date: 1/26/2017
Project Description:
Upgrades are required to keep up with the rapidly evolving
Baggage Handling System (BHS) technological advances
and efficiencies. Through the Transportation Security
Administration (TSA) Recapitalization initiatives, the 7
TSA-owned Explosive Detection System (EDS) machines
currently installed will be replaced with newer machines
capable of processing bags at higher rates. TSA has
defined an optimization program that will improve system
performance and enhance safety for the BHS. The project
is funded 100% by TSA and will be a 2-phase construction
project during the off seasons of 2014 and 2015.
Project Status:
COSTS / BUDGET
Final testing has concluded for Phase I of the project and the new
Explosive Detection System (EDS) machines are in service.
Contingencies are still in place, however, to support the legacy
machines during the next few months of season.
Last Updated By David Morris: 2/23/2015 4:08:47 PM
Development Division - March 2015
Total Estimated Cost:
Total Authorized To Date:
$7,725,535.00
$6,519,040.00
Remaining Balance to Finish:
$1,206,495.00
FAA Grants:
$0.00
FDOT Grants:
$0.00
LCPA Funds:
$148,647.00
Other Funds:
$6,370,393.00
RSW Baggage Handling System (BHS) Recapitalization And Optimization
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RSW Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) System Upgrade
Consultant:
Kimley-Horn & Associates
CM/Contractor: Owen-Ames-Kimball, Co.
Start Date:
12/2/2012
Completion Date: 4/20/2015
Project Description:
The upgrade of existing Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV)
system includes the installation of 125 cameras and related
infrastructure at the three (3) security checkpoints located
on Concourses B, C, and D, as well as areas in the ticketing
lobby, sterile areas in the concourses and baggage claim
spaces. The infrastructure upgrade will improve the
existing security system, provide adequate storage capacity
to accept all of the additional new camera views, improve
the viewing capabilities at both the Transportation Security
Administration (TSA) Coordination Center plus the Port
Authority's Airport Communications facility and provide the
integration of the aforementioned systems.
Project Status:
COSTS / BUDGET
The exterior and interior cable installations are nearing
completion with terminations in the appropriate electrical rooms.
The cameras in the ticketing area are being installed. The new
server for the access control system will be delivered in early
March. Secured access has been coordinated with Lee County
Port Authority Information Technologies staff. Last Update By
Adam Nguyen: 2/26/2015 9:04:00 AM
Development Division - March 2015
Total Estimated Cost:
Total Authorized To Date:
$8,440,824.00
$7,222,115.00
Remaining Balance to Finish:
$1,218,709.00
FAA Grants:
$0.00
FDOT Grants:
$3,215,898.00
LCPA Funds:
$769,748.00
Other Funds:
$3,236,469.00
RSW Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) System Upgrade
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RSW Flight Information Display System Replacement
Consultant:
Faith Group, LLC
CM/Contractor: Owen-Ames-Kimball, Inc.
Start Date:
1/4/2012
Completion Date: 6/29/2015
Project Description:
Replace the current airline Flight Information Display
System (FIDS) in the terminal with surface mounted flat
screen displays. In order to provide convenience and
enhance the passengers overall traveling experience at
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) upgrades to
the terminal directories and replacement of unused phone
banks with charging stations have been included as part of
this project.
Project Status:
COSTS / BUDGET
The Baggage Information Display System (BIDS) monitors' height
adjustment is still in progress. The installation of the power cables
for the Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) within the main terminal
area has been completed. The cable installation within the
concourse areas is under way. The consultant is currently reviewing
the Flight Information Display System (FIDS) anchors.
Last Update By Adam Nguyen: 2/26/2015 9:04:40 AM
Development Division - March 2015
Total Estimated Cost:
Total Authorized To Date:
$5,826,771.00
$5,809,884.00
Remaining Balance to Finish:
$16,887.00
FAA Grants:
$3,228,358.00
FDOT Grants:
$1,201,130.00
LCPA Funds:
$1,380,396.00
Other Funds:
$0.00
RSW Flight Information Display System Replacement
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RSW Florida Power & Light (FP&L) Relocation
Consultant:
AECOM Technical Services, Inc.
Start Date:
7/12/2012
Completion Date: 8/31/2016
Project Description:
The project will include the Florida Power & Light (FP&L)
transmission line relocation, embankment, stormwater
drainage system, permitting, and mitigation design.
Project Status:
The consultant is preparing a detailed scope and fee for additional
coordination as a result from the meeting with the Florida
Communities Trust (FCT) regarding the relocation alignment through
Wild Turkey Strand Preserve (WTSP). Concurrently, their staff is
preparing for the Conservation 20/20 Land Acquisition and
Stewardship Advisory Committee (CLASAC) and its subcommittee
meetings. Engineering efforts will resume once the realignment
route is approved by all parties. The consultant has developed a
detailed schedule identifying key FP&L relocation activities, and how
they overlap with other activities taking place within the overall
Parallel Runway project. Email update fr Joe Glowacki:Mon, Mar 2,
2015 at 2:35 PM
Development Division - March 2015
COSTS / BUDGET
Total Estimated Cost:
Total Authorized To Date:
$26,575,337.00
$1,889,902.00
Remaining Balance to Finish:
$24,685,435.00
FAA Grants:
$0.00
FDOT Grants:
$944,951.00
LCPA Funds:
$944,951.00
Other Funds:
$0.00
RSW Florida Power & Light (FP&L) Relocation
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RSW Parallel Runway Site Preparation
Consultant:
AECOM Technical Services, Inc.
Start Date:
7/12/2012
Completion Date: 8/31/2016 (Design Only)
Project Description:
The project will include design of a 9,100 ft parallel runway,
storm drainage system, environmental permitting and
mitigation design.
Project Status:
The consultant finalized the archeological survey report and
completed the tree cavity survey draft requested by the US Army
Corps of Engineers (USACOE). Both of these will be transmitted to
the USACOE. A meeting was held on February 18 to present the
results of these reports and to prepare for the scheduled meetings
with the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). The
consultant is waiting for the results of the tree obstruction survey
analysis for the runway approach and departure surfaces, as well as
the ATCT line-of-sight. The analysis will help finalize primary and
secondary impact limits for coordination with the permitting
agencies.
Email fr Joe Glowacki: Mon Mar 2 2015 at 2:35 PM
Development Division - March 2015
COSTS / BUDGET
Total Estimated Cost:
Total Authorized To Date:
$258,860,638.00
$5,363,099.00
Remaining Balance to Finish:
$253,497,539.00
FAA Grants:
$0.00
FDOT Grants:
$2,681,549.00
LCPA Funds:
$2,681,550.00
Other Funds:
$0.00
RSW Parallel Runway Site Preparation
7
RSW Public Address System Upgrades
Consultant:
Kimley-Horn and Associate
Manhattan Construction (Florida), Inc.
Start Date: 12/11/2014
Completion Date:
7/10/2015 (Design Only)
Project Description:
Upgrade existing analog system to a digital system, to
include microphone stations for public announcements,
interface with fire alarm system, mute voice commands
by zone, trigger strobes, and zone specific pre-recorded
messages.
Project Status:
The design is in progress and the 30% drawing submittal is
anticipated to be delivered by the first week of March.
Development Division - March 2015
COSTS / BUDGET
Total Estimated Cost:
$1,001,286.00
Total Authorized To Date:
$107,069.00
Remaining Balance to Finish:
$894,217.00
FAA Grants:
$61,196.00
FDOT Grants:
$10,199.00
LCPA Funds:
Other Funds:
$35,674.00
$0.00
RSW Public Address System Upgrades
8
RSW Remediation of Hazardous Wildlife - Phase II
Consultant:
Johnson Engineering
Start Date:
12/22/2014
Completion Date: 10/20/2017
Project Description:
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requested that
all airports conduct an updated Wildlife Hazard Assessment
(WHA). The completed WHA identified areas of concern
near the runway and other RSW property near aircraft
approach and departure flight paths that serve as
attractants to hazardous birds and other wildlife.
Remediation has been accomplished in the Runway 6
approach area. Phase II remediation of hazardous wildlife
involves remediation in areas along the north and south
sides of Runway 6, as well as previously permitted habitat
areas along existing service roads.
Project Status:
COSTS / BUDGET
The consultant is going through the required Port Authority
security badge process and the movement area driving training
prior to starting field work.
Last Updated By Scott Shedek: 2/2/2015 4:12:33 PM
Development Division - March 2015
Total Estimated Cost:
Total Authorized To Date:
$15,344,200.00
$510,240.00
Remaining Balance to Finish:
$14,833,960.00
FAA Grants:
$0.00
FDOT Grants:
$255,120.00
LCPA Funds:
$255,120.00
Other Funds:
$0.00
RSW Remediation of Hazardous Wildlife - Phase II
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RSW Skyplex Boulevard
Consultant:
David Douglas Associates, Inc.
Start Date:
4/11/2012
Completion Date: 5/1/2015 (Design Only)
Project Description:
This project will include permitting and environmental
approval, roadway, drainage, utility, landscaping, signage,
marking and lighting design for Skyplex Boulevard between
Daniels Parkway and Chamberlin Parkway.
Project Status:
COSTS / BUDGET
A revised draft Focus Environmental Assessment form was
provided to Lee County Port Authority for review on February 13,
2015. The consultant is completing the construction phasing
plans for the 90% design. The 90% working group meeting is
scheduled for February 27, 2015. Last Updated By Scott
Shedek: 2/26/2015 11:24:39 AM
Development Division - March 2015
Total Estimated Cost:
Total Authorized To Date:
$5,160,092.00
$748,246.00
Remaining Balance to Finish:
$4,411,846.00
FAA Grants:
$0.00
FDOT Grants:
$374,123.00
LCPA Funds:
$374,123.00
Other Funds:
$0.00
RSW Skyplex Boulevard
10
RSW Skyplex Rezoning Amendment
Consultant:
Johnson Engineering, Inc.
Start Date:
3/15/2011
Completion Date: 3/15/2015
Project Description:
This task is to prepare data/mapping and rezoning
application to amend the current RSW zoning to add 200
acres of development in the non-aviation lands in Skyplex
area north of Runway 6/24. This amendment will refine
the allowable uses and conceptual plan for the additional
200 acres of potential development through 2030.
Project Status:
COSTS / BUDGET
The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) public hearing was
held on February 18, 2015. The RSW Airport Operations Plan
Development (AOPD) Zoning Amendment passed unanimously.
The approved Zoning Resolution Z-015-030 will be finalized by
Lee County staff and will be available for distribution in early
March.
Last Updated By Ellen Lindblad: 2/23/2015 3:39:20 PM
Development Division - March 2015
Total Estimated Cost:
Total Authorized To Date:
$222,350.00
$222,350.00
Remaining Balance to Finish:
$0.00
FAA Grants:
$0.00
FDOT Grants:
$0.00
LCPA Funds:
$222,350.00
Other Funds:
$0.00
RSW Skyplex Rezoning Amendment
11
RSW Terminal Access Road (TAR) Six-Lane Expansion
Consultant:
David Douglas Associates, Inc.
Start Date:
7/12/2012
Completion Date: 4/30/2015 (Design Only)
Project Description:
The project consists of widening the Terminal Access Road
(TAR) to six lanes from Interstate 75 connector to Air Cargo
Lane. It will include added curbing, signage and
markings, lighting, landscaping, permitting and Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) approvals.
Project Status:
COSTS / BUDGET
The consultant will be meeting with Lee County Development on
March 4, 2015 to discuss the desired roadway cross-section.
The consultant continues to review existing utility easement
documentation and coordinate with utility companies that may be
impacted by the road widening. The consultant began surveying
Air Cargo Lane and terminal return loop road to determine if
curbing can be added without affecting the existing drainage.
Development Division - March 2015
Total Estimated Cost:
Total Authorized To Date:
$4,073,866.00
$819,462.00
Remaining Balance to Finish:
$3,254,404.00
FAA Grants:
$505,400.00
FDOT Grants:
$235,546.00
LCPA Funds:
$78,516.00
Other Funds:
$0.00
RSW Terminal Access Road (TAR) Six-Lane Expansion
12
RSW Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
Interstate 75 Connector Roadway
Consultant:
C3TS/Stantec
Contractor: Prince Contra
Start Date:
10/24/2012
Completion Date:
4/1/2015
Project Description:
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is
constructing a new limited access collector-distributor
roadway system to provide Interstate 75 northbound and
southbound travelers direct access to and from the
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).
Project Status:
The first layer of asphalt (structural) on Terminal Access Road
(TAR) has been placed. The second layer of asphalt (friction
course) is scheduled for installation. All roadway lighting along
TAR has been installed. All curb tie-ins have been completed.
The east and west gateway sign structure panels are scheduled
to be installed in early March. All bridge barrier wall work is in
place and is being painted. Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) and the contractor have agreed that the
collector-distributor roadway will be open to traffic on March 6,
2015.
Last Update By Doug Swank 2/24/2015 10:34:52 AM
Development Division - March 2015
RSW Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Interstate 75 Connector Roadway
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RSW Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
Interstate 75 Connector Roadway
Development Division - March 2015
RSW Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Interstate 75 Connector Roadway
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RSW Hertz Car Rental Area Upgrades
Consultant:
Stantec
Start Date:
3/23/2014
Completion Date:
5/29/2015
Project Description:
Hertz is doing several projects to upgrade their leased
space at RSW. This includes updating their Gold booth,
adding security cameras, upgrading the fuel pumps and
other miscellaneous items.
Project Status:
Hertz corporate office has not issued a Notice To Proceed (NTP)
for the fuel dispenser upgrade project. This project is on hold
until further notice.
Last Updated By Debbie Zemaitis: 2/17/2015 1:22:03 PM
Development Division - March 2015
RSW Hertz Car Rental Area Upgrades
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Page Field Runway Rehabilitation
Consultant:
Hole Montes
CM/ Contractor: Owen-Ames-Kimball, Inc.
Start Date:
12/1/2014
Completion Date: 12/15/2015 (Design Only)
Project Description:
The project is to provide design services for portions of the
airfield pavement rehabilitation project at Page Field (FMY).
The design services also include the evaluation of
alternatives for any improvements necessary for
completion of the project: an analysis of the pavement
rehabilitation options, a planning level analysis of the
taxiway system associated with Runway 5/23 and 13/31,
drainage improvements, replacement of culverts under the
runway, replacement of runway edge and threshold lights,
signage and the installation of new Precision Approach Path
Indicators (PAPI) and Runway End Identification Lights
(REIL) for each approach.
Taxiway A Realignment
Project Status:
COSTS / BUDGET
A design working group meeting was held on February 18, 2015.
The consultant has completed a majority of the data collection for
the runways and taxiways at Page Field. A brief project status
update, as well as the Taxiway E redesignation was presented at
the Page Field Runway Safety Action Team meeting on January
23, 2016. The consultant is preparing a presentation for the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airports District Office
(ADO) staff anticipated for the end of March 2015.
Last Updated By Scott Shedek: 2/26/2015 11:21:14 AM
Development Division - March 2015
Total Estimated Cost:
Total Authorized To Date:
$30,772,103.00
$2,576,813.00
Remaining Balance to Finish:
$28,195,290.00
FAA Grants:
$1,594,043.00
FDOT Grants:
$784,655.00
LCPA Funds:
$198,115.00
Other Funds:
$0.00
Page Field Runway Rehabilitation
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