News from 39N

After such a busy September with its lovely weather, October decided to have the lovely days during the week and rain weekend after weekend. This was both frustrating for long time pilots anxious to get back into the skies and students who are confined to weekend training. Welcome to the northeast.

You'll find a status report below on some of the airport improvements which will make your flying and the airport safer.

As we enter November, first, TURN YOUR CLOCKS BACK! Then we will embark on the holiday season with all its trimmings and trappings. Take a deep breath and go forth.

AIRPORT PROJECTS REPORT

Airport Manager Ken Nierenberg

There are four projects scheduled for Princeton Airport for security and making your flying safer and more pleasant. Some we have waited for years until the decision was made by the FAA and the New Jersey Division of Aeronautics in Trenton. This is the latest update for projects scheduled in the next few months.

All of these projects have taken hours of paperwork and efforts to make sure the 39N remains a premier general aviation airport.

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WELCOME NEW SIMULATOR!

Our new simulator is now operational. Many thanks to Harry Lavallen for his contributions and technical advice in making this possible.

TOP ELITE BASIC ATD
It will be available for:
       2.5 hrs. - Private
     10.0 hrs. - Instrument
       6 instrument approaches
      Pilot Proficiency Program

The hourly rate is:
         Simulator - $40/hour
         CFI- $40/hour

To fly it solo instructor requires a checkout.

RAIN, SNOW, FOG, WHATEVER COMES OUR WAY!

SAFETY CORNER

Always use your full call sign, when initiating communications with ATC. (For example, "Cessna 6842B".) A pilot must be certain that the instruction given by ATC is for him/her before acting on an ATC clearance or instruction. Once communications are established, ATC may begin using an abbreviated call sign, for example, "Cessna 42B". The controller will usually emphasize certain numbers and letters to minimize the chance of error. The pilot can then start using the abbreviated call sign but must be aware that other aircraft may be using similar or identical call signs. If in doubt whether an instruction given by ATC was meant for you, confirm with ATC. The AIM states the "Pilots should use the phrase "Verify clearance for (your complete call sign) if doubt exists concerning proper identity."

Always be clear and concise when communicating with ATC to avoid misunderstandings and confusion.

Keep cockpit conversation to a minimum when in busy airspace to avoid missing a call directed at your airplane. Be especially alert when you recognize that there are other aircraft in the system with a similar call sign.

Refer to AIM section 4-2-4 for further details.

MEET N' GREET

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2009

10AM - NOON

Come. Hang out. Share your best flying stories with other pilots and startup pilots.

BRING A FRIEND AND HAVE COFFEE AND BAGELS

Meet Ryan Vinton
39N Logo Practically every moment of Ryan's life now involves aviation. Since coming to 39N last winter he has filled his schedule with students who now also share his passion for flight. His enthusiasm for flight seems to be contagious.

A native of Morristown, NJ where he graduated from Morristown High School, Ryan began flight lessons soon after high school (although he logged hundreds if not thousands of Microsoft Flight Simulator hours throughout his childhood) and enrolled at County College of Morris in their Aviation Flight Technology Program.

FOR MORE ABOUT RYAN

From the Right Seat

by Chief Pilot Pete Rafle

In Section 4, Normal Procedures, of the Cessna 172 Information Manual, there is a discussion of the use of flaps for takeoff. Normal takeoff flap setting is either 0º or 10º.
With the flaps set at 10º, the ground roll is reduced by approximately 10%. 10º flaps are used for short and soft field takeoffs. The flaps should be left down until all obstacles have been cleared and "a safe flap retraction speed of 60 KIAS is reached".

For the short field takeoff, 10º are used and "an obstacle clearance speed of 56 KIAS should be used". The use of 10º flaps is to lift the airplane off the ground as soon as practical.

The use of flaps greater than 10º for takeoff are Not Approved for Takeoff.

Retract the flaps when well clear of all obstacles and accelerate to Vy for the best climb performance.

Refer to Cessna 172 information Manual, Section 4 for more details.

PRIVATE PILOT GROUND SCHOOL?INSTRUMENT GROUND SCHOOL?

Need help with your bookwork for you license? We'll run a class is sufficient number of you would like a ckassroom evironment to get you through the knowledge test. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, SPEAK TO US OR YOUR INSTRUCTOR TO SEE IF YOU CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS FORUM.

39@princetonairport.com

Congratulations Naveen Khatri, who became our sixth sixteen year old to solo in 2009. In between all of this rain this month, the skies opened up for Naveen and his family. He completed several circuits with his instructor, Erik Lindberg and then he completed his his long sought after fete - solo on his 16th birthday.