Obtaining the Class B Clearance

Every pilot operating out of Princeton Airport, 39N, should be familiar with the correct procedures for flying within a Class B.  A look at the sectional chart reveals we are sandwiched between the New York and the Philadelphia Class B.  Also, be sure to carry a Terminal Area Chart for the Class B you will operate in.  It is half the scale of the sectional so landmarks are easier to see, if directed to one.

Review Part 91 just to get the basics reviewed.  FAR part 91.131, Operations in Class B airspace is a good place to start.  This section presumes that pilots are familiar with rules with in other uncontrolled and controlled airspace.  Look over Part 91.126 Class G airspace, 91.127 Class E airspace, and 91.129 Class D airspace as well.

Like many things we buy, love, rely upon and enjoy today, the cost of having those treasured items increases over time.  The cost of keeping our fleet in the air, is no exception.  We have worked hard to keep the price of fuel stable.

Attached you will find the new prices for each one of our fleet.

PRICES

One of the first things we learn to do on an aircraft preflight is check the fuel. Using a fuel cup, we draw a sample from each fuel drain or sump, check the color (blue for 100 LL), and check for water and other contaminants. Usually, this does the job, but a few problems can go undetected by this simple fuel check. Here are a few additional tricks to help you perform a more thorough check and give you added peace of mind.  

Attitude Check!

Recent study of the accident record for general aviation shows what we have long suspected. Despite all the improvements in aircraft design, better avionics, and instruction, pilots make errors. Further examination of the data shows that 95% percent of training time is spent on the technical aspects of flight and only 5% is spent of teaching about human factors that lead us to make mistakes. But, it is clear that 95% of the accidents can be directly linked to human error!

So, we all have to become more aware of how we each make decisions, and how we can avoid making bad ones.

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 Chief Pilot John Bastan

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CIVIL AIR PATROL

Somerset Squadron at Princeton Airport

Our Three Missions are Emergency Services - Cadet Programs - Aerospace Education

 Chief Pilot John Bastan
Obtaining a Special Flight Permit

Special Flight Permits

A Special Flight Permit (commonly referred to as a Ferry Permit) may be issued

to any U.S. registered aircraft that may not currently meet applicable

Airworthiness Requirements but is capable for safe flight.

Note: 1.) A Special Flight Permit is not an authorization to deviate from

the requirements of 14 CFR Part 91.

            2.) Special Flight Permits will be issued by the FSDO/IFO having

jurisdiction over the geographical area in which the flight is to originate,

this does not apply to 121 or 135 certificate holders.

            3.) If an AD requires compliance before further flight and does

not have a provision for issuance of a Special Flight Permits, the

operation of the aircraft to which it applies would not be appropriate,

and a Special Flight Permit will not be issued.

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     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.

US Air Force Auxiliary

CIVIL AIR PATROL

Somerset Squadron at Princeton Airport

Our Three Missions are Emergency Services - Cadet Programs - Aerospace Education

The Somerset Squadron and the New York City Group jointly conducted a two day training course for Airborne Photographer Qualification. The classroom training was at the Somerset County Emergency Services Training Academy. And the flight training was done out of the Princeton Airport as a Staging Area for Planning, Briefing, Flight Releases and De-Briefing of Aircrews.

There were six Aircrews who participated in the flight training for Aerial Photography. We flew several training Sorties. Three USAF Aux Aircraft were used to support the Training. They were two C182 G1000s and one C172N equipped for Civil Air Patrol Missions.  It was a successful operation.

A gratefulThank You to The Princeton Airport Ownership for supporting the Civil Air Patrol’s Mission for Civil Support and Community Service.

CAP’s ES missions are increasingin Disaster Relief tasking for the US Air Force, Federal, State and other Agencies. One of the significant services CAP provides is photo reconnaissance for damage assessment.

For those interested in joining the Somerset Squadron at the Princeton Airport or learning more about the Civil Air Patrol please visit us at one of our meetings.

For information about the Civil Air Patrol go to http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/

Or contact Major Paul at John.Paul@NJWG.CAP.GOV