About us

The Historic Columbia Air Center Airport Museum Inc."
is a Maryland nonprofit corporation recognized by 
the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

Our team

Wayne A Tonkins, Sr., Esq.,

is an African American born and raised in Prince George's County; attended Fairmont Heights Elementary, Fairmont Heights Jr. and Senior High School; still lives in Prince George's County (Fort Washington);

A former Washington DC Metropolitan Police Officer;
A United States Army Viet Nam Era Veteran (Honorably Discharged);
Member of The American Legion;
Former Criminal Investigation Division (CID) Special Agent with the DC Army National Guard (Honorably Discharged);
Retired Member, in good standing, of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Bar;
Former member of the United States Tax Court Bar;
Member, in good standing, of the District of Columbia Bar;
Member, in good standing, of the Supreme Court of the United States of America Bar;
Former member of the National Transportation Safety Board Bar Association;
Former Tax Law Specialist/ Project Specialist with the Internal Revenue Service;
Former member of the Internal Revenue Service Exempt Organizations Technical Division Instructor Cadre;
Formerly listed in the Internal Revenue Service Technical Code and Subject Directory as one of only two persons to contact regarding "Special Rules With Respect to 501(c)(3) Organizations;
Formerly attorney for the Federal Aviation Administration Office of the Chief Counsel Airports and Environmental Law Division;
Member of the Garrett A. Morgan Program for approximately ten( 10) years;
Received the President of the United States of America Volunteer Service Award from the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation (Through service to others, you demonstrate the outstanding character of America and help strengthen our country) from President George W. Bush and from President Barack Obama;

Member of the "Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA);
Former member in good standing with the Tax Court, with the Probate Panel, with the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, of the list of approved Defense Attorneys for the Fraternal Order of Police Legal Defense Plan 

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Wayne A Tonkins, Jr.

is an African American born and raised in Prince George's County Maryland;
BS from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Aeronautics (minor: Aviation Electronics and AOC: Aviation Maintenance);
FAA Private Pilot Certificate -Single Engine Land;
Air Transport Pilot (ATP) License (the highest level of aircraft pilot certificate / license);
mechanic - airframe & powerplant license; Avionics Technician - Federal Communication Commission Radio License;

Experience: removing inspection panels, servicing aircraft powerplants, removing and replacing aircraft interiors, servicing aircraft tires, servicing aircraft brake assemblies, repairing hydraulic jacks, assisting in aircraft performance checks, cleaning servicing hangar, taxiing aircraft into servicing hangar, cleaning aircraft, securing aircraft on the ramp and hangar, performing general operations checks, serviced the following aircraft: Cessna 150, 152, 172, 182, 206, Diamond DA-20 Katana, DA-40 Twin Star, Socata Trinidad, Mooney Bravo, Beech Bonanza, Beech Debonair, Citrus SR-20, MD-80, Piper Arrows, Piper Archers;
Perform 50 hour inspections, Perform 100 hour inspections, Perform Annual Inspections, Perform major and minor alterations and repairs.

Accomplishments:
Tuskegee Airmen Youth in Aviation Program Graduate, Tuskegee Youth in Aviation Spokesperson, Aviation Career Education Camp Guest Speaker, Federal Aviation Administration Gust Speaker, Air Show participant in Department of Transportation /'Federal Aviation Administration National Transportation Day in 2004, 2005 and 2006 at VKX (Potomac Airfield) hosted by DOT and the FAA, Maryland Distinguished Scholar, High School Who's Who Society, President of the Society of Aviation Technicians at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Member of the "Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association" (AOPA); Wayne Received a Proclamation from the Prince George's County Council signed by Council Member Marilynn M. Bland of the 9th District on June 15, 2010, in the County Administration Building, recognizing him for his outstanding achievements and personal commitment to the aviation field.

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Judith D. Tonkins, Esq.

Graduate of the PennState Dickinson Law School.; Bachelor of Arts in Sociology - cum Laude - (Minor - Mandarin) from Mount Holyoke College; Who's Who Among America's High School Students; National Society of High School Scholars; National Honor Roll; Washington Metropolitan Scholar; National Honor Society;

Volunteer - Fort Washington Health and Rehabilitation Center; Volunteer - DC Central Kitchen; Volunteer - President Obama's re-election campaign (Organizing for America).

Member in Good Standing of the Maryland Bar.