Guidance by the Hicks Airport Safety Committee (With modifications)
To enhance safety and consistency at Hicks, the following pattern procedures are in effect. Pilot Rise has made a small modification—departing aircraft should climb after leaving the pattern, as altitude gives more options. Use caution for high-speed military traffic arriving and departing from the nearby Joint Reserve Base.
Runway 14
Arrivals:
Fly north of the powerlines (over the high school), then enter a 45° to the right downwind. Do not descend in the pattern.
Departures:
After crosswind, climb and remain just south of the powerlines.
Runway 32
Arrivals:
Fly south of Peden Road and enter a 45° to the downwind.
Departures:
Depart straight out or turn crosswind as appropriate. Remain north of Peden Road.
Pattern Safety Reminders
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Keep the pattern tight enough to always make the runway if the engine fails.
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Do not practice landings at night at Hicks—use an airport with at least 7,500 ft of runway.
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Stay alert and watch for traffic.
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Begin your crosswind turn within 300 ft of pattern altitude (1,400 MSL).
Fly smart. Fly precise. Keep Hicks safe for everyone.
