Summer is a special time for pilots, as the warm weather and long days allow more time for flying. We hope you have the opportunity to take advantage of this. Don’t forget to check for birds’ nests. They are very busy building their homes.

The big project for the replacement of the fuel farm will begin when the DOT finishes the paperwork. There shouldn’t be any disruption of services.

All sorts of interesting things go on while you are at work. It’s always a different day with new happenings.

Safe flying.

Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
“I am convinced that human flight is both possible and practical.”
Wilbur Wright, 1899

Last month we gathered as Princeton Airport’s co-owner, Dick Nierenberg, received a plaque from Gene McCoy, Chief of Allentown FSDO, to honor Dick’s over 50 years as a pilot.

Those who came had some funny stories to share, and some commentary about how Dick would be at the airport ready to fuel in zero degree wheather for a 6:00 am departure, and even a “hand prop” if necessary.

During the ceremony, Tim Coyne, lineman from 1983-88 called from Rome, advising us the an email would arrive. Tim is now a captain with Netjet, Europe. His letter gives a great window into the early days of Dick’s hands on efforts to build an airport.

Read Tim’s letter

In Memory of

Dear friend, loving wife, avid pilot, nurse, grandma, and much more.

Deirdra Marsh

who passed away Sunday, May 20th after a long illness.
De has been flying with us since our days at Kupper Airport. She and her husband
Arthur were charter members of the Princeton Airport Flying Tigers.
We will miss her wonderful sense of humor and her intelligent wit.

Read “Why I Fly” by Deidre Marsh

The Safety Corner

Assistant Chief Pilot Pete A. Rafle

Instrument currency and the IPC (Instrument Proficiency Check)

Recently, the FAA clarified the requirements for maintaining IFR currency in Notice number NOTC3489. The FAA issued a technical correction to section 61.57(d) on December 16, 2011 to clarify the meaning of the regulation. Although certain exceptions apply, a pilot may reestablish instrument currency that has lapsed for more than 6 months only by obtaining an IPC.

FAR section 61.57 (c), Instrument experience, states,” no person may act as the pilot in command under IFR or in weather conditions less than minimums prescribed for VFR, unless within the preceding 6 calendar months, that person has:

(1) For the purpose of obtaining instrument experience in an aircraft (other than a glider), performed and logged under actual or simulated instrument conditions, either in flight in the appropriate category of aircraft for the instrument privileges sought or in a flight simulator or flight training device that is representative of the aircraft category for the instrument privileges sought –

(i) At least six instrument approaches

(ii) Holding procedures; and

(iii) Intercepting and tracking courses through use of navigation systems”

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Preflight – The Right Way (Sec. 91.103)
by Chief Pilot John Bastan

Preflight action.

Each pilot in command shall, before beginning a flight, become familiar with all available information concerning that flight. This information must include–
(a) For a flight under IFR or a flight not in the vicinity of an airport, weather reports and forecasts, fuel requirements, alternatives available if the planned flight cannot be completed, and any known traffic delays of which the pilot in command has been advised by ATC;
(b) For any flight, runway lengths at airports of intended use, and the following takeoff and landing distance information:
(1) For civil aircraft for which an approved Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual containing takeoff and landing distance data is required, the takeoff and landing distance data contained therein; and
(2) For civil aircraft other than those specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this section, other reliable information appropriate to the aircraft, relating to aircraft performance under expected values of airport elevation and runway slope, aircraft gross weight, and wind and temperature.

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Princeton Resident takes
Introductory Flying Lesson
on her 80th birthday!

Margaret Page flies with Deandre Robinson,
May 26, 2012. This is part of her celebration
of her 80th birthday.

Happy Birthday Margaret!

One overcast day, we had this visitor who got weathered in at 39N. It sure didn’t sound like a Cessna.
This replica of a Japanese WWII Zero is making its way around the coutry for air shows. It was certainly a diversion..

SAFETY SEMINAR
Monday, June 25, 2012
7:00 – 10:00 p.m.

“Aviation Weather Reports”
Chief Pilot: John Bastan

Princeton Airport Flying Tigers 10:00 – noon
Coffee & Bagels

sponsoring the

Meet ‘N Greet

Saturday, June 2, 2012

Join pilot, new and long time, as well as students to do some real hangar flying. With coffee and bagels, the stories really are interesting. Bring a friend and enjoy.

ONLINE SCHEDULING

Attention Students & Airplane Renters – if you haven’t sign up to schedule online, we recommend that you do so immediately. It’s very easy.

For more information and Registration

News from the

PRINCETON AIRPORT FLYING TIGERS
The May PAFT dinner at KTTN was attended by 20 Members. The May PAFT fly-in on 5/20/12 to KMQS, Chester Co. PA was attended by 12 people in 7 planes.

The next fly-in is June 10th to Saratoga, NY (5B2) & the next dinner will be Sept. 12th, (restuarant TBD). Please visit our website for fly-in & other club details visit www.PAFT_nj.org to sign up for club events & details.

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