Welcome September

What a fantastic summer we had. Thank you to everyone who flew with us, flew in, took lessons, attended our last BBQ, and participated our Summer Airport Tours.

As we welcome September, we would like to remind those pilots who are contemplating avionics upgrades - now is the time! Any questions, talk to Ken or Jack in maintenance.

Looking forward to the fall, be sure to get in your flights after work while you can. The days are getting shorter and before you know it we will be limited to our daylight flying.

Read on to be inspired to go on a fun flight. One of our Princeton Airport based pilots flew up to Niagara Falls for an afternoon and had a blast.

A Day Trip to Niagara Falls, Sounds Great!



Private Pilot Beat Laemmle took a flight to Niagara Falls in a Piper PA-28 this summer. His route was from 39N to KIAG, Niagara Falls International. Total flight time there was about 3 hours. Prior to arriving to KIAG, Beat made four loops around the falls. (See photo)

Beat shared some details of the flight experience when he arrived to KIAG. He contacted the tower and was told to land runway 6. Then he was switched to runway 19 Left which was quite long: 9,826 feet. He parked the plane and went inside the FBO. Good to know for pilots who plan to make a similar trip: the landing fee is waved by purchasing gas. And you also have the option to borrow the crew car for a few hours.

Beat adventured to Goat Island (see photo below), which is located between to the two falls and has awesome views. Upon his arrival back he preflighted the plane and flew back. He said the flights were uneventful, but no news is good news when it comes to flying. He highly recommended the flight!

Going on a trip or have a fun flight to recommend to other pilots. Let us know and we will share it here in our newsletter.

Commercial Pilot

Gabrielle Nierenberg

CFII Cameron Wagner

First Student Solo

Raymond Jolly

CFI Joe Ramirez

First Student Solo

Michael Fridlin

CFI Wayne Coutinho

First Student Solo

Kroosh Patel

CFI Wayne Coutinho

BBQ Fun



Thank you to everyone who came out to our August BBQ and made it such a success. It was awesome seeing new pilots and old pilots connect and learn about each other's journey.

The Latest Upgrade from the Maintenance Shop at 39N

Check out one of the latest projects that were completed by the Pacific Aircraft Avionics Department at 39N. Upgrades include:

-G3X touch display

-GFC500 autopilot

-GTN750TXi GPS/NAV/COMM

-GTN650TXi GPS/NAV/COMM

-GTX345 transponder

-GMA350c audio panel

If you own an airplane, this is the time to get a serious avionics upgrade. The mechanics at the Pacific Aircraft Avionics Department at Princeton Airport are installing the most recent technology. Given their many years of experience in the aviation industry, they are representatives of some of the finest avionics equipment on the market, including representing Garmin Avionics for more than 30 years.They have been busy with all types of projects.

Whether you have a new or pre-owned airplane, you have the opportunity to consult with our technical department to design the panel of your choice. See Ken or Jack for more details.

Click Here to see all that is possible with your plane!

Airport Tours

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Summer Tours this summer. We had a great time sharing our love for aviation and educating the tours on what goes on behind the scenes at the airport. Until our tours come back next summer, feel free to come by for an Introductory Flying Lesson. If you are tall enough to reach the rudders (aka the pedals) you are set to go flying. Give us a call with any other questions

Photo of the Month

Future of Aviation

by Susan Dover

Congratulations to this month's photo winner Eric Wian. Thank you everyone for your submissions. Be sure to submit your photo(s) for a chance to be shared in the next month's newsletter, on our website, and social media, as well as win a Princeton Airport T-shirt!

Ken (airport manager) requests the submissions to be from the sky, but we will consider anything aviation based relating to 39N. To submit, send your pictures to 39N@princetonairport.com or on instagram or facebook. When submitting your photos, please include a photo title and your name. The winner will receive a Princeton Airport T-Shirt! This contest will continue monthly, throughout the year and your photo will be highlighted on our website.

Hangars For Rent

As the seasons are changing, there may be some hangar availability.

Contact Ken or Jack to be put on a list and see what is available for your plane.

Zoom Webinars will Return in the Fall

You can fly in ALL kinds of weather...

thanks to our fully certified Garmin Flight Simulator 

Windy weather keeping you on the ground? Interested in starting or staying current in your instrument rating? Come check out our fully certified Garmin Flight Simulator! 

You can log 2.5 hours towards your Private Pilot's license and 10 hours for your Instrument rating.

Garmin Simulator G430/G530 - PRINCETON AIRPORT ~ Learn To Fly Here!

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Milestones during August, 2024

1st Student Solo:

Greg Chiodo/ CFI Joe Ramirez

Michael Fridlin/ CFI Wayne Coutinho

Raymond Jolly/ CFI Joe Ramirez

Kroosh Patel/ CFI Wayne Coutinho

Grace Zhao/ CFI Rosie Soto

Commercial Rating:

Gabrielle Nierenberg/ CFII Cameron Wagner

FAA Medical Doctor Michael Nosko will be here

Wednesday, Septmeber 7th

Saturday, September 11th and 21st

8:00 am - noon

*No walk ins*

For appointments: Sign Up Through Our Website HERE

 Schedule: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Class medicals.   

ALL FAA MEDICAL FORMS

You must bring the confirmation number with you when you come for your medical appointment. Please be sure to fill out all forms beforehand.

News from the Princeton Airport's Flying Tigers

Don Denny, President

Next PAFT Meeting Picnic September 11th

Our next PAFT meeting will be Wednesday, September 11th. We are planning an in-person meeting for dinner so we can catch up and share our summer adventures. This will be at Café Graziella, route 206, Hillsborough, at 6pm. Just a reminder that this is a BYO restaurant.

New members, student pilots and guests are welcome.

In the meantime, our breakfast flyins continue. The weather should be great for the Fall, and certainly some of our most scenic times are coming up. Email Ben G if you aren’t on the list for the GroupMe app that coordinates these.

Fly safe,

Don Denny

ddennyjr@gmail.com

PAFT President 

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Princeton Flying Tigers

Warm summer flying may be over but now we are looking forward to those cooler days in September. Join us for enjoyable flights with fellow pilots. Give it a try. Let me know and I will put you on the PAFT group.me app.



Ben Gazdowicz 

bengaz@prodigy.net

Check out the new PAFT restaurant guide (3 new restaurants)

PAFT RESTAURANT GUIDE -  http://www.paft-nj.org/WEB_PAGE_PAFT_AIRPORT_RESTAURANTS.htm

PAFT MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddz56J75MyHAaBaCOCCg-zrN6d6wDSWm2lWGEQaFKC8sUE4w/viewform?pli=1

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