Thunderstorms in April?

Despite the interesting weather, this month we have had several milestones including Airport Guru Jack Nierenberg getting his Commercial Rating along with other Student Solos. We have had many Introductory Lessons as well as new students signing up, just in time for the beautiful weather.

Mark your calendars for June 1st for our first BBQ of the year. What better way to celebrate longer days and more flying than hot dogs and hamburgers in the company of the Princeton Airport Community. Read on below for details.

This is a great time to think about those upgrades to your plane. Read on to see one of the latest projects completed by the Pacific Aircraft Department at Princeton Airport. Dream big and talk to the mechanics and Ken to see what is possible with your plane. There is also a partnership available with a 1972 182Q, based out of 39N. Details below.

There will be a Princeton Flying Tigers Meeting this month as well as a Free Webinar with CFI Joe Ramirez and CFII Andrew Wells. Read on to find out details as well as what other activities are happening at the airport.

Commercial Rating

Jack Nierenberg

CFII Sal Parsi

First Student Solo

Tyler Ramirez

CFII Andrew Wells

First Student Solo

Tony Lin

CFI Joe Ramirez

First Student Solo

Annabella Paraschac

CFII Cameron Wagner

BBQ

Saturday, June 1st

Burgers and Hot Dogs!

When: Saturday June 1st from 12pm - 2pm

Where: Outside the FBO

Attention all pilots, new, old, and students....Stop by for a hot dog or a hamburger on Saturday, June 1st, after you fly, before you fly, or just to say hi. All pilots and students are welcome to get together and share a bite to eat while enjoying the beautiful sight of flight.

** Rain Date: June 8th. Check your email for updates.**

The Latest Upgrade from the Maintenance Shop at 39N

Check out one of the latest projects that was 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!

Photo of the Month

Night Landing

by Elizabeth Gibson

Congratulations. to this month's photo winner. Thank you everyone for your submissions. Be sure to submit your photo(s) next month for a chance to be shared in the 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 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.

Partnership Available

Half share of a 1979 182Q that is hangared 39N.  Good paint/interior.  IFR, Garmin 530W, King KX-170B, audio GMA-340, xpdr GTX-330, STEC 50 2-Axis, Monitor EI UBG-16, totalizer FP-5L, backup AI, Strikefinder, SMOH 1224.  SPOH 43.  

Ask $65k or best offer.  

Contact Josh 609-240-1730.

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.

FREE ZOOM WEBINAR

with CFII Andrew Wells & CFI Joe Ramirez

Tuesday, May 21st @ 7pm

Subject: TBD

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!

Princeton Flying School

Milestones during April, 2024

1st Student Solo:

Tony Lin / CFI Joe Ramirez

Tyler Ramirez / CFII Andrew Wells

Annabella Paraschac / CFII Cameron Wagner

Commercial Rating:

Jack Nierenberg / CFII Sal Parsi

FAA Medical Doctor Michael Nosko will be here

Wednesday, May 8th & 22nd,

Saturday, May 4th & 18th

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.

From the Right Seat

Peter Rafle ATP, CFII

I recommend to all pilots and especially student pilots that they read the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). You know that fat book published each year and usually preceded by the Federal Aviation Regulations, so it is normally called the FAR/AIM. There is so much

information in this tome that pilots should be aware of, and review regularly. I will discuss one of the more obscure, but important items that I, as a former pilot of a 1940 tail wheel airplane, found vital, especially when operating from grass or unimproved runways. How many of you have ever seen a “1/2” sign at an airport? The FAA has no standard for such a sign, and I have seen them only at unimproved (Unpaved or grass) airports. So, what does ½ mean? It all has to do with the airplane’s acceleration during the take-off roll. I hope each of you are intentionally aware of how the airplane is picking up speed during takeoff. Typically, the airplane should have

reached 70% of lift-off speed by the mid-point of the runway. The assumption is that the runway is appropriate for takeoff – runway condition, wind, slope, temperature. “If the airplane has NOT reached liftoff by the midpoint the takeoff should be aborted as it may not be possible to liftoff in the remaining runway.” Click Here to Read On

News from the Princeton Airport's Flying Tigers

Don Denny, President

Next PAFT Meeting Wednesday, May 8th on Zoom 6:30 pm

The next PAFT meeting will be via Zoom on May 8th at 630 pm. Our speaker at 7 pm will be Dave Schiavone from Concorde Battery, who will give us pointers about the use and care of our aircraft battery. If you are not already on our mailing list, please contact me directly for the Zoom link.

Fly safe,

Don Denny

ddennyjr@gmail.com

PAFT President 

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Princeton Flying Tigers

We took advantage of the April weather flying 6 trips to 6 airports including a new restaurant at Cherry Ridge (N30), Betty Boop’s Airport cafe and an existing restaurant Fiorentino’s, now serving breakfast at Lancaster (KLNS). Check out the PAFT new restaurant guide with details.



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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You can hear our podcast episodes on our PFS website as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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