Centennial Committee

Princeton Airport's Centennial Com-mittee has been very busy making plans for an eventful 2011.  Thanks to these people for getting us going:
 

Committee Co-chairmen:  Chris Yeager & Steve Nierenberg
Honorary Chair:  Naomi Nierenberg

Committees:

          Logistics & Events
          Advertising/Fundraising
          Public Relations
          Aircraft Committee

These are the plans as of this date, so mark your calendars.
      SUNDAY, MAY 15:  DRIVE/IN - FLY/IN PANCAKE BREAKFAST
                     Fundraiser for Centennial events.
       JUNE - Date to be determined:  "MEET THE NEWHOUSES!"

             Hear how they have carried out their great & grand-
             father's aviation dream.
             They will be flying from Illinois to 39N in a 1931
             Brunner-Winkle Bird.               
SEPTEMBER 17 (rain date 18):  OPEN HOUSE
             All day event with ceremony; war birds; antique
             airplanes; vendors; and much more.
 

Thank you Louis Vitanza and his friend Ed, who were very obliging in making sure we had an logo to be remembered.  James Chen was passionate about adding Runway 10-28, since it touches every pilot who flies at 39N, so he tweaked it and we're done.  .

We will add more as we progress, so there is lots of room for more members and ideas.  Please join us at the next meeting  on April 11 at 7 PM.

FOR CENTENNIAL UPDATES & INFORMATION  

CENTENNIAL
Bohmer's Field - Princeton Airport

1911 - 2011  

WHY I FLY? 

As part of the remembrance of 100 years of aviation, we have decided to compile your reasons of "Why you Fly".  What better tribute to Richard Newhouse, an early aviation pioneer, and his family, then to share our thoughts via video, photos, essays, poetry, drawing, etc.  Please, whether you are a long time pilot or are just starting, everyone who has the passion for flying has something to share.  Please send them to: naomi@princetonairport.com 

MEET 'N GREET 
April 2, 10-noon
 

Join us to "talk aviation" over coffee and bagels in the lounge.  Share your flying experiences with novices and long time pilots.  Meet other pilots and just relax.  Find out what's happening with reference to the Centennial.  Please bring a friend.

From the Right Seat
 An iPad In The GA Cockpit

By Chief Pilot Ryan Vinton

I recently encountered an iPad during an IFR flight for the first time and I was blown away by its simplicity; ease of use; learning curve; capabilities and much more.  As I picked up my clearance in flight, I plugged my route (Modena- V378- Baltimore- W29) into the tablets ForeFlight app. My route appeared right on top of the low en route chart with GPS following and information that matched the panel mounted Garmin 430 to a "T".

As I approached Bay Bridge Airport in Maryland and received a clearance for the GPS 29 approach, I pulled up the digital chart that was downloaded before the flight and watched my progress right on the screen.  I landed without ever a need for opening my paper charts or plates.

After we shut down we viewed the A/FD data that also included nearby restaurants and headed right over to grab a slice of pizza. On the walk back to the airport we pulled out the iPad, filed an IFR flight plan and got a Duat weather briefing.

All this made we wonder about the legality of Tablet operations under Part 91.With a little digging I stumbled across AC 91-78. The summary is basically as long as the information is current - it's the PIC's discretion.  It is however suggested that a secondary or backup source of aeronautical information or paper reference material necessary for the flight be available to the pilot in the aircraft. And probably a pretty good idea for now, but the iPad and it's price tag certainly make it a very capable and useful tool.  

Safety Corner by Assistant Chief Pete Rafle

In the "unlikely event" of an engine failure, a pilot needs to react quickly and follow procedures that have been regularly practiced.  A pilot should frequently practice simulated engine out approaches to a landing.  Only through frequent practice, in different wind conditions, and at different altitudes, can one learn how the airplane can be controlled to make an approach whose safe outcome is ensured.

The key elements of executing an emergency approach are pitching the aircraft to the best glide speed, select a suitable landing area, attempt a restart, and communicating your predicament. 

Many people have difficulty selecting a field.  Obviously, if an airport is within gliding distance, you are going to go there.  Some pilots have difficulty deciding how far the airplane can glide. To determine if you can glide to a field, look down at a 45 degree angle.  Any suitable field between where that 45º sight line touches the ground and the airplane is within gliding range of the airplane.

It is preferable to turn directly to the chosen field and, when over the field, circle down to 1000 feet over the field for a downwind - base -final pattern.  To try a long base, or long final to the field offers too big a risk of landing short.

Think about safety all the time.