February 2013 Newsletter

 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