News from 39N

We hope you were able to attend the Pancake Breakfast, the kick-off event of the Centennial Celebrations. It was probably the most elegant setting at any airport, as there was a Bat Mitzvah the night before. Despite the rain, it was a great success. Thanks to Co-chairs Louis Vitanza and James Chen and their families. Kathy was a pancake machine in the kitchen. Many of you helped to make it a wonderful start.

June has two Centennial events - one about what's happening in avionics, and the second, a reunion with the family of Richard Newhouse and an unusual airplane(s). Check out the articles below and make sure to mark your calendar. It will be worth your time.

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2nd Centennial Event

Garmin Seminar Series
SEMINAR BUCKS * REFRESHMENTS * DOOR PRIZES
EVERYONE IS WELCOME
Featuring GTN 650/750, GTS TRAFFIC SERIES & GPS MAP
JUNE 8, 2011 7:00 PM
MAINTENANCE HANGAR

"Meet the Newhouse Family" 1911-2011
                 June 18, (rain date 19)
         1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  Refreshments

To commemorate the achievements of Richard Newhouse, we have invited you and the Newhouse family to 39N for a celebration. In 1911 Newhouse designed and built airplanes that flew on the then, Bolmer's Field, now Princeton Airport.

Grandson, Bob, and great-grandson, Hayden will fly a 1931 Brunner-Winkle Bird from Illinois to 39N. They'll leave on June 16 and we hope to have some progress reports along the way. Friends and other members of the family will also attend. Bob is trying to convince some of his aviation colleagues to join him with their old crafts. The four generations of this family have made an enormous contribution to aviation.

Bob has carried out the family tradition with a most interesting aviation experiences. Let's hear from them and ask questions about the family.

This is the third event of the Centennial Celebrations.

Meet Robert Newhouse

CENTENNIAL
Bohmer's Field - Princeton Airport

1911 - 2011

WHY I FLY?

It's simple! Just a few words; an essay; a picture; a video; a poem; etc. We'll put it together for posterity. Ben Gazdowicz took videos at the Pancake Breakfast. Please do "your thing". We've received some really thoughtful pieces.

Naomi@princetonairport.com

steve.n@princetonairport.com .

MEET 'N GREET

June 4, 2011, 10-noon
Bagels and Coffee

East, drink, and "talk aviation" in the lounge. With this weather we haven't seen some of you for a long time. Please bring a friend.

From The Right Seat: In Flight Training;
Consistency Is Key

By Ryan Vinton

Why is it taking me so long to finish? Why is this costing so much?; both very commonly heard questions if you ask any flight instructor.

Now, while of course every student is different, and for some people flight training is just going to take longer than others, the fail-proof way of maximizing your own personal training is consistently attending lessons.

This will keep you in the air and current every couple days (weather permitting). It will allow you to be a little more laid back and a less busy GA experience than just the summer weekends. And you will see your progress increase.

Sure weather is an uncontrollable factor; and instructor and aircraft availability on weekends requires advance planning and maneuvering. But every student should attempt to make it out to the airport at least twice a week. I understand we all have jobs, and weekdays can be tough. But try to take advantage of the longer summer days and try to squeeze in a weekday flight after work during the summer.

Our First Email Student- Mike Jardin

Way back when email first started, Mike was our first inquiry when he was a student at Princeton High School. He went on to work part time for us and by the time he went off to Cornell, he had his commercial, and earn his CFI during winter break.

At Cornell he taught in their flying club. Upon graduation he tested the waters with the regionals. Today he's married, two children, and living in Hong Kong. He's first officer with Cathay Pacific Airways flying Boeing 777. He was a great employee and deserves his success.

Centennial Committee Meeting 1911-2011

Monday, June 13, 2011 - 7:00 pm

Pilots Lounge

Please join us - we need some help.

Safety Corner by Assistant Chief Pete Rafle

What is your angle? There are lots of terms in aviation that refer to an angle. Here are a few to ponder.

Angle of attack: The angle formed by the relative wind and the chord line of the wing. Airspeed for a given power setting is determined by angle of attack. Also, there is a critical angle of attack. The wing will stall when the critical angle of attack is exceeded.

What is the critical angle of attack for a Cessna 172?..................................about 18º
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News from the
PRINCETON AIRPORT FLYING TIGERS

PAFT member Ed Kollin made a presentation on Aircraft Engine Lubrication at the May dinner meeting. The presentation is of interest to all aircraft owners and you can view it on

http://www.paft-nj.org/PAFT_PRESENTATIONS_HOME_PAGE.htm.

PAFT members assisted 39N's staff with the May 15th pancake breakfast, the first of a number of events designed to celebrate the airport's 100th Anniversary.

The May fly-in to Dulles International, KIAD, turned out to be an IFR event due to low ceilings, but a few members made the trip to tour the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum at Dulles. Become a Tiger by visiting www.paft-nj.org - guests are always welcome at events.

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