News from 39N

New York Sectionals & TACs New Charts 11-19-09. Washington changes in February. The NY TACs contain the new procedures for the Hudson River corridor. New reguations effective 2-2010.

HAPPY FLYING IN 2010

Now we can all sit back and relax after a very busy holiday season. The hopes we had for the 21st Century encountered many obstacles so the first decade had many challenges for aviation. But we are resilient and aviation requires optimism.

In this last decade many of you became pilots; became airplane owners; and called 39N your home. For others, aviation has had to be put on the back burner while facing realities. We hope to see you whether you are flying or not, and sincerely hope the future is brighter.

For your support we thank you - you are what 39N is all about. We wish you the best for 2010 and we promise to continue to improve your base of operations. To our customers and our staff, thanks.

The Nierenbergs

SANTA FLY-IN 2009

Wow - it was wonderful. Each year this event gets bigger and better and everyone loves it. Most of all we enjoy providing so much fun for so many.

The blizzard just 5 days prior provided the backdrop appropriate for the season. Santa, a.k.a. airport manager Ken Nierenberg, put on a wonderful preview to keep the children hyped.

READ ON -MORE INFO & PICTURES

From the Right Seat by Chief Pilot Pete Rafle

Once again, it is time to make your New Year's Resolutions for flying. Here are a few for your consideration:

I will take an online AOPA Safety Foundation course.
I will enroll and be diligent about taking Wings courses.
I will take the FAA course on the new Hudson River SFR
I will get some instruction for a night flying refresher flight and landings.
I will take a few cross country flights to new destinations.
I will join the Princeton Airport Flying Tigers.
I will attend the next Princeton seminar.
I will consider buying an airplane this year.
I will attend either the Oshkosh Fly-in or Sun 'N Fun.
I will buy a new Garmin GPS.
I will earn my Instrument Rating, or Commercial, or Seaplane ratings.
I will take someone who has never flown and introduce him to the world of general aviation.
I will share bagels and coffee while meeting other pilots.
I will call for an instructor if I have had to stop training for a while.
I will make sure my charts are current.
I will enjoy using my Pilot's certificate.

Happy New Year! All the best wishes for Clear skies and smooth landings.

SAFETY SEMINAR 39N Logo

JANUARY 21ST, 2010

7:00-10:00pm

PART I:

INTRODUCTION to the ELITE SIMULATOR

Assistant Chief Pilot
Shannon Wea

Frequently we want to just fly to stay "sharp", and the weather interferes. This can be accom-plished no matter the weather.

David Dawes & CFI Ryan Kenny

If you need the following, the Elite counts:
Recurrent Training

2.5 Private Pilot License

10 Instrument Training

And more.

PART II: HUDSON RIVER OPERATING PROCEDURES
Special Flight Rules

Chief Pilot Peter Rafle

Be in Compliance

Be prepared for the 2-11-10 deadline

Bring a NY TAC with new information on back.

TACs will be available for sale.

DON'T BE LEFT OUT -FLY THE CORRIDOR, PILOTS FROM ALL OVER THE U.S. COME TO SEE THIS SPECTACULAR SITE. DO IT LEGALLY!

MEET N' GREET

SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 2010

10AM - NOON

Had enough of the holiday fare? Come for some bagels & coffee and share your aviation hopes for 2010. Start the year right and bring along a friend. If you're home for the holidays, check this out.

FLIGHT SCHOOL STATISTICS for 2009

Since it is the end of a decade, we looked at the facts and figure since 2000. Nationwide students enrollment and new licenses have declined, so how did 39N do? Remember during this period we were hit with 9/11; two wars; the highest fuel prices ever; and the general economy.

Our enrollments have declined during this period, however 1st solos and completions have been reasonably steady.

We lost some of those students who wanted aviation careers when we sold the costly multi-engine plane. It was just a short time ago that we just couldn't find instructors when the airlines hired very low time pilots. All this changed drastically and you, the sudents have benefitted. All in all, we have weathered these changes well.

Another area which we thought would be difficult was the new TSA regulations, however this has brought of students from all over the world and the clearance procedures work very well.

Enrollments: 82 new students, slightly increased

1st Solos: 34, 10% increase

6 16 year olds soloed on their birthdays, a record for us.
Private Pilots: 12, 15% increase
Others: 2 Instrument pilots and 1 Commercial

So if you are one of the students who are in this group, congratu-lations. To the 200+ people who received Introductory Flying Lesson this holiday season, I hope that you will choose Raritan Valley & its fine staff to earn your wings in 2010.

NOW IN STOCK!

GARMIN AERA 500 List $875

Our Price $799
GAMIN AERA 560 List $2199
Our Price $1999

FOR USE IN PLANES & CARS

Others available upon request.
Check out this new GPS Series

CALL KEN: 609-731-4628

NOW AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL

AERA 500 - $15 per flight
Requirements: Credit Card on File

Compliance with Policy

Each charge can be credited toward the purchase of a Garmin Product in stock.

NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION - ATTEND GROUND SCHOOL

PRIVATE PILOT GROUND SCHOOL

Are you enjoying the flying but having difficulty keeping up with the book work? You are not alone. We will start a ground school class is we get about 10-12 students. We were unable to get a fall class together, however we do know that several of you have expressed an interest.

Cost: Enrolled RVFS students $75

New Students - class & books $425.

Non-39N students - Books +$125.

INSTRUMENT CLASS

We will begin an Instrument class with similar requirements.
The instructor will choose the materials and class will be an additional $75. Sign up with the day not convenient.

PINCHHITTERS CLASS

This class is designed for the person who sits in the right seat when you fly. It gives them sufficient information and training to be able to land when the pilot can't. More importantly the right seater enjoys flying more, We would do this class on two Saturday mornings and the flying would be individually. Again, please sign up for information.

SAFETY CORNER

Winter presents some challenges to pilots and airplanes. On frosty mornings, it is imperative to remove frost from the surfaces of wings and empennage. Gently use a broom to remove and smooth the frost. Remove the frost from the top of the fuselage aft of the cabin. Position the airplane of the ramp so that the sun will warm the airplane and melt any remnants of the frost.

Never use scrapers of the windshield. Ask the flight coordinators for deicing spray for the windshield. Use your gloved hand or a rag to remove the melting frost from the windshield.

Once the engine is started, ensure that the defroster vents are open and the heat is on to clear the inside of the windshield and side windows.

Taxiing around on the ice covered ramp and taxi ways should be done at minimum speed and with careful application of brakes. Position the airplane on a dry, ice-free area on the run-up area before starting the pre-takeoff run-up. Position the airplane so that your run-up will not blow ice chunks and snow into another airplane nearby. Cold weather will provide your engine a bit more power, so having cleaned the airplane of frost and snow, enjoy the better climb performance and the winter landscape below.

ATTENTION AIRCRAFT OWNERS!
TWO HANGARS AVAILABLE

$330 & $475

Winter's Coming - Take Care of that Bird.

SNOW REMOVAL

We have had our first real test last month with a mightly downfall, and come through with flying color or snow.

IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO FLY AND YOU NEED TO BE PLOWED OUT, PLEASE CALL US AND WE'LL PUT YOU ON THE LIST TO EXPEDITE. All others will get plowed out in the normal run.

Pre Heaters
Protect Your Engines

Portable Propane PreHeaters
Call Ken 609-731-4628

News from the
PRINCETON AIRPORT FLYING TIGERS

Happy Holidays!

Thanks to the 18 PAFT members that contributed their time to help out at Princeton Airport's Santa's Fly-IN.

Let's start off 2010 with a bang by attending the January 13^th dinner meeting, hosted by Art Martin at Café Graziella. Art wants us to celebrate his birthday with him and he'll be supplying beer and wine. And PAFT will see how many members we can get to the meeting by contributing $20 per member (members who have paid 2010 dues) to the cost of their meal.

Also let's all try to make the January 17th Fly-In hosted by Steve Anasiewicz to Montgomery Orange County), NY (KMGJ). (Yes that's right, Steve is not going to Lancaster.) So go to www.paft-nj.com for details and sign up for these events. It is also a great time to join PAFT @$25 per family. See Dick Nierenberg for sign up.

EDITOR'S NOTE: A special thank you to Ben Gadzowicz who promptly responded to my call for newsletter information about the Tigers. Thanks for your dedication to the Club.