PLANE NEWS from PRINCETON AIRPORT

Route 206, Princeton, NJ 08540
http://www.princetonairport.com/
609-921-3100
Fax: 609-683-1015
RVFS Fax: 609-921-1291
January 2001
email: 39n@princetonairport.com

Congratulations

1st Solos

Mark Fellner / Chris Garber - 16th Birthday

Private Pilots

Carlos Parodi / Chuck Taylor

Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument

David Walkiewicz / David Bostain

Multi-Engine Instructor

John Caldwell / David Walkiewicz

Pilot Proficiency Program

Phase I

Larry King / John Caldwell
Carlos Parodi / Chuck Taylor

Phase V

Robert Hutchinson / John Caldwell

Congratulations Airplane Owners... Roger Coxon, who is flying his new toy, Citabria, 48T. This bird couldn't have been adopted by a more loving owner. To those of you who have enjoyed the '97 Skyhawk on the flight line, we all owe Don MacPherson for leasing this airplane back so we can all enjoy the smell of "new". Treat her well, Don will be watching.

Ground School Classes

At this time of year we usually start an evening ground school class for the private and/or instrument rating. Are you interested? Call us and we will pick a day that's most convenient and help you move ahead in the new year. We need 12 per class. Costs about $75 above the ground school package. Call us soon so we can get started.

Another Santa Success

With the cooperation of so many people, our annual Santa Fly-In was even better than before. We don't have an official count of those in attendance, but our parking lot looked like a school playground. The contributions to the needy were greatly appreciated by both Somerset and Mercer Counties. Through the greater 39N community's generosity, many children had happier holidays.

Even though it was very cold, this modern day Santa did an aerobatic routine which had the kids and adults smiling.

If you haven't witnessed this event, mark December 24, 2001. It's a great meld of aviation and the community. Everyone enjoys the day!

A Look Back at the Year 2000

Weather, weather, weather. And to add insult to injury, the year ended with a blizzard, shutting down the airport.

While enrollment numbers were down from '99, those of you who flew in this past year, were diligent. The number who achieved a certificate or rating increased from 35 in 1999 to 46 in 2000. About 6-8 of you were scheduled and had to be cancelled due to weather, the plane, or the examiner.

Thirty-four student pilots took their first solo flights in 2000, ten more than 1999. There were 57 pilots who received recurrent training and earned their "Wings". This was a 27% increase, making your contribution to aviation safety.

The shortage of CFIs in conjunction with the weather has made the year 2000 a challenge.

To our flight instructors, thank you for a job well done - and to Chief Pilot, Chuck Taylor, thanks for your leadership.

Happy New Year!

New Year's Resolutions

• I'll take my FAA knowledge and/or flight test.
• I'll take a friend who has never flown in a small plane for a ride.
• I'll be a more patient pilot.
• I'll get recurrent training.
• I'll try to educate the uninformed about aviation safety.
• I will earn my "Wings".
• I'll join the Princeton Airport's Flying Tigers.
• I'll upgrade my avionics.
• I'll attend a Safety Seminar!

Happy 2001

News from the Princeton Airport's Flying Tigers

Thanks all you Tigers who became elves on Christmas Eve and helped Santa. You did a great job!

The results of our fly-in survey are back. We will evaluate them and post next year's activities. Remember, fly-ins are the 3rd Sunday of the month.

January 10th - Next Meeting

New York, New York Deli
Mercer Mall, Route 1
Join in today & meet others who enjoy the aviation world! only $15.00
Call Lou Guazzelli 609-490-1494

Attention All Pilots
Oppose Assembly Bill 2809 & Senate Bill 1682

While we were busy attending to the holidays, anti-aviation activists were busy in Trenton. There are two bills which would cripple the New Jersey airport system.

These bills prohibit expansion or extension of airport runways in NJ when an educational facility is located within 3000', 7000 or more residential dwelling units located within 2 miles, and when 15,000 or more persons reside within 2 miles.

NJ currently has land use protection legislation, however it rarely enforces it. The proposals would probably prohibit and improvements to virtually any airports expansion or upgrade.

All NJ's airports were initially built on rural lands. The encroachment of homes and schools came upon the airports through poor zoning - not the reverse. We have to preserve and protect our remaining resources and assure their futures. Too many are already in jeopardy.

• Call Alex DeCroce, Chairman of the Assembly Transportation Committee, (973-984-0922) and Andrew Ciesla, Chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee (732-840-9028).
• Write today. If this passes, any improvements such as ours would never happen!

We need your help!

NIGHT FLYING

Chief Pilot - Chuck Taylor

Tuesday, January 30, 2001
7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

$5.00 / person, Please sign up!

The FAA is very concerned about the increase of accidents at night. They have directed designated examiners to begin flight tests later so that the student will complete at night. If you haven't had any night training in a while, call to make an appointment with a CFI.

This class counts as a Safety Seminar for your Pilot Proficiency Program WINGS.

PRINCETON AIRPORT
Route 206
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
(609) 921-3100
Fax: (609) 683-1015
School Fax: (609) 921-1291

email: 39N@princetonairport.com