Bloomsburg Municipal Airport NEWSLETTER September

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1 1 BJ Teichman, Airport Coordinator - TOB airportcoordinator@bloomsburgpa.org Dave Ruckle, Pilot ruckleds@yahoo.com IF you know of someone who would like to receive our monthly newsletter, please have them me at airportcoordinator@bloomsburgpa.org. I will be happy to include them. Accomplishments: Well Done! Congratulations to Aaron Hartley Private Pilot Certificate 27 Sept A little history. A little over a year ago, in July, I received a phone call from Aaron inquiring about flight training. I can remember it like it was yesterday. As I was sitting on my back porch describing all the wonderful attributes of our airport, the flying club, and the wonderful people affiliated with N13, I wondered after our conversation if he would pursue flying. Aaron joined the Bloomsburg Flying Club and during the next 18 months he studied hard, flew as frequently as possible, soloed in January, and received his Private Pilot Certificate on 27 Sept. It is a joy and a pleasure to welcome he, and his lovely wife Miriam, into the Airport Family. Congratulations Aaron! Very well done!

2 2 Monthly Pilot Knowledge Quiz Compliments of Dave Ruckle Everyone who has taken the FAA private pilot written test has either unforgettable or forgettable memories of the experience, depending on how many times you may have had to take it. With getting your pilot certificate hanging in the balance, the pressure was intense. But, now, with it nothing more than a fading memory, would you really want to take it again? Sure, I bet you would also enjoy getting your wisdom teeth extracted again, too. Fortunately, both are just once in a lifetime experiences. So, let s have some fun with those once dreaded questions by taking a brief monthly quiz. See how much you remember or how much you ve forgotten. Do well and reward yourself with bragging rights. Do poorly and no one, including the FAA, needs to know. So, let s have some fun! 1. If air traffic control advises that radar service is terminated when the pilot is departing Class C airspace the transponder should be set to code: A B C Two-way radio communication must be established with the air traffic control facility having jurisdiction over the area prior to entering which class airspace? A. Class E B. Class C C. Class G 3. In which type of airspace are VFR flights prohibited? A. Class B B. Class C C. Class A 4. The correct method of stating 4,500 feet msl to air traffic control is: A. forty-five hundred feet msl B. four thousand, five hundred C. Four point five 5. To act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers, the pilot must have made at least three takeoffs and three landing in an aircraft of the same category, class, and if a type rating is required, of the same type, with the preceding: A. 12 calendar months B. 90 days C. 24 calendar months Isn t this fun? For even more fun, quiz a fellow pilot buddy with these questions. Now go to page 3 for the answers and see if you still have what it takes to keep your wings

3 3 Answers to the monthly Pilot Knowledge Quiz. 1. The correct answer is A. ATC will assign a discrete transponder code to pilots receiving radar advisories. When radar services are terminated, the transponder should be set back to the standard VFR code of The correct answer is B. Class G has no ATC control and Class E, while controlled airspace, has no specific ATC communication requirement. Class C airspace requires ATC communication prior to entering. (FAR ) 3. The correct answer is C. Operations of an aircraft in class A airspace must be conducted under instrument flight rules. VFR is permitted in all other airspace classes. (FAR ) 4. The correct answer is B. Standard pronunciation of numbers as altitudes is provided for in Aeronautical Information Manual section The correction answer is B. FAR requires pilot landing currency only if passengers are to be carried. The pilot has to confirm that he has made at least three takeoffs and landing with the preceding 90 days, prior to taking any passengers aloft. Columbia Aircraft Services Inc. / ( ) / info@columbiaaircraftservices.com Full power plant and A&P mechanic shop. Fuel Prices: Currently $4.30/ Gallon, subject to change. Currently accepting most major credit cards. Hangar News: All hangars are full. If you wish to be placed on the waiting list, please contact me. airportcoordinator@bloomsburgpa.org Hello Boy Scout on Left exploring SWAT Team vehicle. He is alerting you that there are more photos of Community Days to follow in this issue.

4 4 Recently Completed Events: September was an especially busy month. My sincere apology to all our readers that the September issue is being released in October. It is a testament to how busy we were this past month. The following are highlights from the many events. Owner/Operator Preventative Maintenance ( Sept. 11, 2017) Ryan Kegerise (above) A&P Mechanic, presenter, and FAASTeam Representative Ryan (RT) with son, Maverick. Great age to introduce our youth to aviation! Thank you, Ryan, for the excellent presentation! Hope to see you and your family again soon at N13.

5 5 Owner/Operator Preventative Maintenance ( Sept. 11, 2017) - continued The Down and Dirty Spark Plug Maintenance, everyone gets involved Thank you John Sibole FAASTeam Program Mgr. (far Left) for sharing your knowledge and expertise with us. Thank you Paul (RT), for doing the same and adding some tips you have learned along the way as well. Participants on right look at the engine and have open discussion on maintenance. John, far left, and Tom take a closer look. Below, John getting ready to depart. Thank you, John, safe travels.

6 6 Fall Ground School Began (Sept. 14 th 2017) Phil Polstra, CFII offers his 3 rd six-week, probono ground school. Students are introduced to Bloomsburg Flying Club s Skyhawk. Thank you, Phil! Bloomsburg Flying Club Please contact: Adam Staffin: Memberships are available astaffin@gmail.com

7 7 Flight Instructors: Phil Polstra CFII (Parlor City Flying Club Member / Bloomsburg Flying Club) ppolstra@gmail.com (Independent) Rob Staib CFII (Independent) rstaib@ptd.net Hans Lawrence CFII / MEI / RI (Independent) anjin@ptd.net Eric Cipcic, CFI (Independent) (KIPT/home base/ willing to travel to other airports) cippy911@gmail.com On Right, L. Dave Truskowsky, Bloomsburg Flying Club Member. Please enjoy his utube video of his first flight in the Cirrus with Dan. This video is awesome! It is a must see! Here s the link: Below, Cirrus on take-off during Community days

8 8 Community Days Sept. 16 th, :00 to 5:00 Familiarizing our community with N13 is part of our mission statement. The Bloomsburg Municipal Airport recently hosted Community Days. It was a joint effort with the Boy Scouts of America and N13. The goal; to offer a venue where Scouts could earn merit badges. Knot tying, fire building, aviation, flag retirement were some of the many activities available to the Boy Scouts. Our first responders were present offering free finger-printing, first aid education, ladder repelling. The SWAT team and RC aircraft also gave demonstrations. Dutch oven cooking, catapulting and many more activities rounded out the day. Below are a few photos from our first Community Days event. Our attendance almost reached 1,000. Enjoy! First responders begin to arrive in the early morning fog.

9 0900 Visibility still 0/0 9 Staging begins Left and Below SWAT team Vehicles Sgt. above sets up Bear Cat on Right

10 Opening Flag Ceremony 10 Honoring our Flag

11 11 The children seemed to especially like the State Police Helicopter shown above and Remote Control aircraft shown below. Thank you to our State Police both ground and air units for participating. Also thanks to the RC club for the live flight demonstrations they provided.

12 12 Left first responders demonstrate ladder repelling skills. Rotating Beacon on left in foreground provides a sense of perspective. Thank you to all our first responders for their service and for participating in our Community Days Event. Your service and presence is a testament to your commitment to our community. Sincerest thanks!

13 13 Police Officer above teaches scouts about the history of finger printing. Above, Charles Fritz, Director of Governmental Services/Recycling Coordinator engages a parent and teaches the youth about recycling and environmental awareness. A REMINDER WE SHOULD ALL BE KIND TO OUR PLANET. How can you reduce your carbon footprint?

14 Flag Retirement Troop 44 received flags throughout the day from anyone in the community who wished to have their flag properly retired. Properly retiring our flag is a moving experience. Below Scouts prepare the Flag for proper retirement. 14 The Flag is held close to the heart before it is placed in the fire. This is done one at a time as the poem Old Glory is read and then passed to the next Scout.

15 15 Our Next Completed Event: 19 September The Explorer Club from the Children s Museum visited N13 on 19 September. First Stop: Conference Room in the new Airport Terminal Building for a brief Power Point, Introduction to Aviation. Presentation by BJ Teichman, Airport Coordinator. Second Stop: Meet the Pilots and their planes. Sincere thanks to all the pilots who participated, Rich, John, Phil, Ron, and Jim. Third Stop: Rides were offered in a Beech Bonanza, and a Gyro-Copter. Fourth Stop: Smiles and more smiles. They were grinning from ear to ear Rich (L) explains his Sport Avion to the students. Students sit in the cockpit for a closer look. (L) student waits for her turn for a ride in the V-tail Bonanza. Below, John orients the student on the avionics and cockpit.

16 16 Our Next Completed Event: 21 September Spatial Disorientation: John Sibole, FAASTeam Program Manager, Presenter Dr. Robert Barany was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1914 for his innovative research in treating vertigo. The Barany chair was named after him. The chair, when spun, induces Spatial Disorientation and allows pilots to experience vertigo in a safe environment. John Sibole provided the Barany chair and gave pilots an opportunity to experience vertigo. Seven pilots, our reporter, Kristin Baver, and I all had an opportunity to experience the Barany Chair following a brief presentation on the inner ear and vertigo. Far (L) George attempts to reach for simulated control panel above his head while John spots him in the chair. Below, George, in chair attempts to reach down. Photos are out of focus due to chair rotation.

17 17 A NOTE OF THANKS: Volunteers who assisted with Community Days: From Left: Ron, Brenda, Gene, George, Matt (not present for photo). Special thanks to our volunteers who make our events safe and welcoming to our visitors. Special thanks to Dan who provided the golf carts for transportation. Also, a note of thanks to Dawn Kingston, George Dalius, and Russ Devore, members of the Boy Scout Committee who had a vision for this Community Day Event and worked tirelessly to make it happen!!! Thanks also to our sponsors, vendors, and community for supporting our event. Special Thanks to: Bradford County who graciously picked me up and flew me to the Annual PA Aviation Conference in Pittsburgh. From (L) CFII - Neil, Keith, and Heather. Heather is the Airport Manager at N27 and the Vice President of the PA Aviation Council. Thank You all for picking me up along the way. Also thanks to Matt, owner of the Beechcraft.

18 18 On the Horizon / Save the Date: Fly-In / Drive In / Walk-In Breakfast for donation Where: When: What: Sunday, 29 October Pumpkin Pancake Breakfast & Plain pancakes too Time: 8:00 to 1:00 Community Welcome!!! *************************************************************************************** *************************************************************************************** Where: When: What : Benton Airport / 9 th Annual / Fly-In / Drive-In / Walk-In Sat. Oct. 21 st - 11:00 AM Lunch served for a donation Ham Roast with all the Fixins / plus homemade desserts!!! Hay rides will be available all day. Aircraft and antique cars will be on display. A professional photographer will capture most aircraft that arrive throughout the day. Check us out on Facebook or on our website at: For runway conditions contact Bob Brewington (570) PA40 BENTON (PRIVATE) BENTON PA CTAF: Lat: N Long: W Elev: 780 MSL Var: +11 Runways-03/ x 150 grass. (MIP VOR DME, FQM VOR DME)

19 19 Special Thanks to our volunteer photographer, Elise. Thank you for sharing your talent with us and capturing the day for publication in our monthly Newsletter. Elise, on left with camera. Next issue we will get a photo with you without the camera! Elise has taken hundreds of photos for us and for that I am grateful. For information about things to do, places to eat and stay in our area, and much more, please visit the Visitors Bureau s website. The Visitor s Bureau Website link is Please use the link below or the QR code above to download the Visitor s Bureau app. A Footnote: The airport was also very busy during the annual Bloomsburg Fair. Many thanks to the pilots who transported people to the Fair in my absence while I was attending the PA Aviation Conference. I have received phone calls and s thanking everyone at N13 for their warm hospitality.