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Sure, it’s spring but the weather either goes from April weather to July weather. So flying has been interrupted as these fronts move through. If you’re training or flying for fun, this has slowed you down, hang in there – it’s bound to change.
Welcome many new faces as some of our staff moves on and additional staff is needed for the long days of summer.
We’re ready to fly – and we’ll welcome sunny days with open arms.
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Preflight Proficiency and Seeking the a Perfect Preflight
Thursday, June 28th, 2018
7:00 pm.
CFII: Hans Sun
A refresher to a proper pre-flight can never be ignored. Join us as Hans goes into detail on the airworthiness inspection that is sometimes glossed. Make sure you are doing a proper preflight. Ask those questions you always were too embarrassed to ask. This seminar is HiGHLY recommended for all of our student pilots, but should be an interesting refresher for pilots of any experience level.
FREE – Bring a friend
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From the Right Seat – Instructor Emeritus Peter Rafle
Last week, we read that a Boeing 737 sustained an engine fire after takeoff and soon, thereafter, crashed with loss of all occupants. This was a tragic, rare event that every pilot should think about in terms of; what if that was me? In this spirit, I continue to read accident reports going into my 56th year of flying.
Obviously, the pilots of that 737 did not have the scenario of their demise on their minds as they prepared to takeoff. But all airline pilots practice similar possible failures in the simulator many times. Training pilots to handle every possible failure effectively and consistently is a difficult task. Each pilot brings to the cockpit his or her own experience, personality, problem solving style, and emotional state.
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| FAREWELL & WELCOME STAFF
Parth V. Patel began working at Princeton Airport as a flight coordinator/line person in July, 2015. He quickly learned the intricacies of our school and business. On May 30th Parth is leaving us, heading to Oklahoma City where he will train to be an Air Traffic Controller for six months. Afterwards, Parth will be assigned to the New York Tracon, so we will have a friend there. While working Parth earned his Private Pilot’s license in June, 2017. Whatever Parth pursued during the work day, he was reliable and the job was well done. And he also had great technology expertise to help us as needed. We will all miss Parth, however we wish him the best in his pursuit of his dream.
  Justin Litus, left, has served the line and now he has moved behind the counter, while Abby Gray, right, will be assisting as flight coordinator for the summer.
  Left, we welcome Ryan Barry who will be our summer re-fueler and line person.
Right, we welcome the return of Hans Sun, who began flying with Steve Hansell and attended college, returning with CFII to teach at 39N.
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AIRPLANE FOR SALE
1980 Piper Turbo Saratoga Fixed Gear ~
Total Time 3990
360 Hours since major overhaul 1999 100 hours since IRAN 2010 by Mattituck Annual Due January 2019 No Damage History Complete logs Garmin 430 ( non WAAS) King KX 170B Kings KT76A Trans Garmin 340 audio panel with intercom Century 3 Auto-pilot fully coupled Asking $109,900
Contact Ken Nierenberg at 609-731-4628 for details
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PRINCETON FLYING SCHOOL
MAY Achievements – CONGRATULATIONS!!! 1st Solos:
Marco Funiciello/MEI Jeff Slutsky
David Prilutsky/CFI Michael Siniakin
Parth A Patel/CFI Branka Brnovic
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CONSTRUCTION COMING SOON!!!
The final paperwork is the last step to the start of our construction project. Sometime during June or July, through a grant from the State of New Jersey (your fuel taxes) 39N will be upgrading the runway and taxiway lights, beacon and PAPIs. LED lights will replace the existing lighting system.,
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WATCH OUT FOR THE
 BIRDS NESTS!!!
If you need help removing one, contact us.
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AVIONICS NEWS – Countdown 19 MONTHS left to FAA Deadline
 ADBS Solution is in stock. Install the New GDL 82 which complies with the 2020 FAA Mandate for ADSB out for prices starting at $2495 installed. See or talk to Ken
ANNOUNCEMENT FROM GARMIN
New ADSB coming out soon. Starting at $2900 installed.
It has many new features included.
No “WAAS”
Receiver required. ______________________________
We have a few slots open in June for your ADSB installation. Might as well enjoy the benefits now.
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ALTERNATIVE UPGRADE
We have lots of used equipment available for installation. See Ken.
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FAA Medical Doctor Michael Nosko
June 16th, 2018
8:00 am – noon
Walk-ins ’til 11:30 1st, 2nd & 3rd Class medicals. You must bring the confirmation number with you when you come for your medical appointment.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS – JUNE, 2018
 14th: Ramadan end in the evening
16th: FAA Medical Doctor 8:00 – noon 17th: Father’s Day 21st: 1st Day of Summer
28th: Safety Seminar 7:00
Preflight Proficiency and Seeking the a Perfect Preflight
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Raritan Valley Air, Raritan Valley Flying School and Princeton Flying School’s
HONOR ROLL is current, thanks to our webmaster.
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OFFICE FOR RENT
$750/month
Utilities included.
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NEWS from the
PRINCETON AIRPORT FLYING TIGERS
Mini fly-in’s continue to draw a regular crowd. If anyone is interested contact Ben Gazdowicz at bengaz@prodigy.net to be added to the distribution list.
Our next dinner meeting will be held on September 12th.
PAFT wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable summer.
Visit http://www.paft-nj.org
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PRINCETON PILOT SHOPPE
CLEARANCE SALE
ALL GIFT ITEMS – 75% off.
Great buys. (Does not include pilots supplies, books, and avionics.)
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