***** JULY, 2011 ***** CALENDAR OF EVENTS
4th: Independence Day
VFR-open
IFR: close 1:00 PM
28th: Safety Seminar
7 - 10 PM
30th: FAA Medical
examiner - 8 - noon
Call for appointment.
Walk-ins 'til 11:30.
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CONGRATULATIONS |
1st SOLOS:
Katy Ghantous/John
Bastan
Jeff Pagano/Ryan Vinton
Peter Roth/Shannon Wea
PRIVATE PILOTS:
Patrick Bradley/Dean
Tzitzis
Stephen Sozio/Shannon
Wea
Sean Taylor/Ryan Vinton
NSTRUMENT PILOT:
James Chen/Shannon
Wea
COMMERCIAL PILOT:
Richard Argente/Peter
Rafle
CHECK OUR
HONOR ROLL
CONGRATULATIONS
Gerrit Dispersyn who scored 100% on the Private Knowledge Test.
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Welcome to 39N
John Poremba & your
1995 Aero Commander. |
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AIRPLANES FOR SALE
1979 PIPER ARCHER
Well Equipped
$67,900
Contact: Ken Nierenberg
609-731-4628
FOR THIS & OTHER AIRPLANES AVAILABLE |
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Dear Naomi,
The first six months of 2011 have been a challenge - the snowy weather, rainy weather, and then, very hot weather. The soaring fuel prices were another blow to an industry which neither needed the kick nor deserved it.
But the weather is much more tolerable and fuel prices have stabilized - so it's great to hear the roar of the engines. We've seen faces that haven't been to the airport for quite a while - welcome back. And to the many new faces, we hope you enjoy your journey to acquire your license.
The continuance of the Centennial celebration brought the Garmin Seminar. Record breaking heat did not diminish the amazing equipment being brought to the aviation world. We have been Garmin dealers for over 17 years, and it's great to see its growth in avionics available and the size of the company. Hopefully, we have contributed to its growth.
Below you'll read about our gathering to pay tribute Richard A. Newhouse, the pioneer who in 911 began designing and building airplanes here. It was a busy month.
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On Saturday, June 18, descendants of Richard A. Newhouse, the aviation pioneer who began to design and build airplanes at the site of 39N converged in the lounge. The eldest grandson came from California, while others came from Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Florida. After lunch we all went to a hangar where history and stories of the past were shared with the aviation community as well as people from the area.
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Centennial Program Book
 Steve Nierenberg is collating an program book for the September 17 Centennial Open House. He will be soliciting local businesses, organizations, and individuals who want to share in this exciting event. Perhaps you, your company or an organization which you work for would like to partake. Please contact Steve at 609-921-3100; 215-200-2843 or steve.n@princetonairport.com. |
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SAFETY SEMINAR
Chief Pilot - Ryan Vinton
Thursday, July 28,2011
7:00 - 10:00 pm
"FLYING WITH FOREFLIGHT ON THE IPOD"
Heard the hype but don't know where to get started?
Let Chief Pilot Ryan Vinton guide you through the app
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Safety Corner by Assistant Chief Pete Rafle
I was in the pattern last week with a student who was practicing soft field, short field, and normal landings. As I usually do, I recorded each landing by turning the OBS 10º after each landing. ( I start at 010 for the first landing, 020 for the second, etc.) The student was impressed by this simple way of keeping track of lots of landings during the lesson, and suggested that I share some of these "tricks" with my readers. In the "old days" I used to use a grease pencil to mark a line for each landing, crossing four with a diagonal to indicate 5 landings. The OBS is easier and less messy.
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| Summer Activities Open to Public
Folks are alway looking for things to do with the family during the hot summers months. Once again, we invite the public to Princeton Airport for tours and cents/pound plane rides. Spread the word to your friends and neighbors so they will have a better understanding of Princeton Airport.
During the months of July & August - weather permitting.
FREE AIRPORT TOURS
Tueday, 10:30 AM
The public will learn about the history of the airport as well as the role of a general aviation airport in the region. The tour is great for kids and/or kids-at-heart.
20 cents/pound AIRPLANE RIDES
Sunday - 3 - 6 pm
Minimum - $10.00
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From The Right Seat:
SUMMER FLYING DESTINATIONS
By Chief Pilot Ryan Vinton
Now that summer is officially here and most of us are back in the air on a more regular basis, one of the big questions is where to go when we get up there? I've put together a list of a few of my favorite day or overnight trip destinations for consideration. If you are a new pilot and may have questions about planning. you can always ask an instructor for advice. Enjoy privileges of your license - you worked hard for it.
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News from the
PRINCETON AIRPORT FLYING TIGERS
June is the turning point for PAFT. The good news is we experience the day of the year with the most hours of daylight. Unfortunately, just after the middle of the month daylight starts slipping away.
PAFT tried to kick off the summer round of fly-ins by going to Block Island (KBID), first on June 12 and then again on June 26, but summer weather got in the way. Since going east didn't work, two planes and four members flew north to Orange County Airport (KMGJ) in Montgomery, NY on June 26 for breakfast.
The next fly-in, on July 17, will be to Gettysburg, PA (W05) to experience the 148th anniversary of the battle of Gettysburg and the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War. Interested in joining PAFT? Visit our Web site at www.paft-nj.org. Guests are welcome at all events. |
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SAVE THE DATE
CENTENNIAL OPEN HOUSE
SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
(rain date 18) |
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