Table of Contents: CoMMUnity Messages. Page 6: Spring Flying Reminders from the Morristown Airport Pilots Association

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1 The MMU dispatch May 2018 Volume. 11, Issue 2 Airport News Page 1: What a Winter! Pages 2: Around the Airfield: Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Page 3: Aviation Explorer Post Page 4: MMU Announces 2018 High School Scholarship Winners Page 5: Air Traffic Control Update Table of Contents: CoMMUnity Messages Page 6: Spring Flying Reminders from the Morristown Airport Pilots Association Page 7: Len Levy Presented with Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award Page 8: Rich VanDeursen Celebrates 20 Years with MMU Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Our MMU Family Page 8: Welcome to Our New Operations Coordinators Page 9: Sign up for Morristown Airport Alerts Page 9: Contribute to the MMU Newsletter! Page 9: Advertise at MMU Follow MMU on Social! FB: Morristown Airport Twitter: mmuairport IG: morristownairport

2 Airport News What a Winter! The winter that seemed like it would last forever is (fingers crossed!) finally over! With snow storms that stretched into April, the season is one we re happy to put behind us. We want to thank our Air Traffic Controllers, Tenants and Snow Team for a great job dealing with the 13 total snow events! Happy Spring from all of us at DM AIRPORTS and we hope you have great flying weather in the coming months! according to accuweather.com Page 1

3 Airport News Around the Airfield : Aicraft Rescue & Fire Fighting In 2018, The MMU Dispatch will feature different organizations and individuals from around the airfield. In this installment, we take a look at the Morristown Airport Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Department Equipment The Morristown Airport Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Department keeps an eye on MMU 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Equipped with an Oshkosh 1500 Rapid Intervention Vehicle and a KME Class 2 Rapid Intervention Vehicle, the MMU ARFF team responds first to any emergency on the airfield before local responders arrive on scene. Scroll through our second installment of Around the Airfield and see why the MMU ARFF team is ready to respond at a moment s notice. Rescue 8 The pride of the ARFF fleet is known simply as, Rescue 8. It is an Oshkosh 1500 Rapid Intervention Vehicle that responds to all on-airport fire and rescue emergencies and limited off-airport response to aircraft emergencies. Rescue 8 holds 1500 gallons of water when full, 210 gallons of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) Class B Foam and 500 pounds of Purple K Dry Chemical Powder. The truck also comes equipped with necessary fire fighting and rescue tools like a Halmatro Jaws Rescue Tool, K-1200 Rotary Saw and more. Rescue 2 Along with Rescue 8, Rescue 2 plays a crucial role during airport emergencies, acting as a command vehicle for the Airport Fire Chief during airport emergencies. Rescue 2 responds to EMS calls around the airfield, responds to mutual aid when staffed and specialized equipment is needed and conducts nightly airfield wildlife inspections. Rescue 2 holds 300 gallons of water, 50 gallons of AFFF Class B Foam and 500 pounds of Purple K Dry Chemical Powder. Page 2

4 Airport News Morristown Airport Renews Aviation Explorer Post MMU is teaming up with Boy Scouts of America s Patriots Path Council to bring back an Aviation Explorer Post for students interested in a career in aviation. Explorer Posts provide hands-on activities and mentorship for local youth looking to discover their future career. Students that register and participate in the MMU Aviation Explorer Post 523 (named after the airport s 6,000 runway) will get exposure to Aiport Operations, Airport Management, A&P Mechanics, Pilots, Flight Department Management and more. The Post kicked off on April 18th with students getting a tour of the airport and ended with viewing arrivals and departures from the airport s solo deck. Where: DM AIRPORTS, 8 Airport Road, Morristown. Future meetings will be on first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM (meeting times and location subject to change) For more information, contact Al Thomas, al.thomas@scouting.org or Corey Hanlon, coreyh@mmuair.com {Attendance at first your meeting is free, but an Explorer application signed by your parent or guardian is needed to participate.} Page 3

5 Airport News MMU Announces 2018 Scholarship Winners from Four Local High Schools Hanover Township DM AIRPORTS, LTD., operators of Morristown Airport, proudly awarded its annual scholarships to eight local seniors from Hanover Park, Madison, Morristown and Whippany Park High Schools for This marks the 18th year that DM AIRPORTS, LTD. has presented scholarship awards in the community. Morristown Airport granted eight scholarships total between Hanover Park, Madison, Morristown and Whippany Park High Schools Scholarship Winners and Colleges of Choice Hanover Park High School: Nicholas Gargiulo Rutgers University Brian Heyman University of Michigan Madison High School: Griffin Heyrich Cal Polytechnic State University Marie Piechnik Binghamton University Morristown High School: Erin Joel Rutgers University Annalisa Sturno University of Pittsburgh Whippany Park High School Timothy Gallo University of Virginia Beata Gelman University of Michigan Each scholarship recipient was awarded with a one-time, $1,000 scholarship that can be used for tuition, books or other eligible fees associated with collegiate attendance. Since its inception in 2001, DM AIRPORTS, LTD. has awarded more than $271,000 in awards to deserving seniors from the towns that surround Morristown Airport. It s extremely rewarding to award these scholarships to local high school seniors, said Airport Director Bill Barkhauer. We re proud to have these students represent Morris County and wish them well as they take the next step in their education. DM AIRPORTS, LTD., the private company that operates Morristown Airport, funds the scholarship program and defines the selection criteria. Cherry Hill, New Jersey-based Scholarship Managers, a division of Career Opportunities Through Education, Inc. (C.O.T.E), receives and evaluates individual applications, and selects the actual scholarship recipients. Page 4

6 Airport News Air Traffic Control Updates The following numbers, provided by the Morristown Air Traffic Control Tower, compare Morristown Airport aircraft operations for January, February, March and April of 2018 and January Total Traffic: 5, Total Traffic: 4,616 Operations Up 20.9% 2018 IFR: 2, IFR: 2,199 February Total Traffic: 5, Total Traffic: 5,604 Operations Down 1% 2018 IFR: 2, IFR: 2,155 March Total Traffic: 6, Total Traffic: 5,366 Operations Up 15% 2018 IFR: 2, IFR: 2,487 April Total Traffic: 7, Total Traffic: 6,878 Operations Up 2.1% 2018 IFR: 2, IFR: 2,608 As MMU prepares for Capital Improvement Projects around the airfield over the coming years, stay up to date with the latest information by visiting mmuair.com/mmu-airfield-construction or by clicking the image to the right! Page 5

7 Spring Flying Reminders from MAPA MAPA s Annual January Anti-Winter Party was a great success. Good food, dancing and camaraderie. For those who plan ahead, we have already booked next year s party; January 26, Save the date! Mark your calendar. You don t have to be a member to attend! Unfortunately, this year s Anti-Winter party did not ward off the snow, as we had more than our share over the subsequent months. Hopefully next year s party will do a better job in ending the winter doldrums. Our thanks to DM for their exceptional job of snow removal. keeping the airport open, and the areas clear. As we move into the warmer weather, we have other issues to contend with. Birds fly, bees and wasps are out and about and seem to find many places to build their homes in our aircraft. CoMMUnity Messages Do a good preflight! Always check your aircraft carefully! We also need to remember to respect our neighbors. As the weather gets warmer, people tend to keep their windows open and spend more time outdoors. Let s be good neighbors and try to keep the noise down. MMU does have noise abatement procedures. If you are not aware of the procedures, or need a refresher, contact airport operations (ext. 116) and request a copy. For the WTD tenants, there are usually copies in the Flight planning area (FPA). Unfortunately, Spring brings our President to the Bedminster/Morristown Area on a regular basis. Large VIP TFR s will again be appearing, creating many challenges for our flying activities. Be sure to check TFR s regularly and always before each flight! Use proper procedures for operating in the TFR Area. Also be aware of intercept procedures, should you not follow procedures. You may have an escort to encourage you to deviate from your plan and follow theirs! Last year there were more than a few incidents where there were TFR violations. You don t want to be one of them this year! Happy Flying! Page 6

8 CoMMUnity Messages Len Levy Presented with The Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award A message from Len: Flying was always something that intrigued me in my early years. Unfortunately, it was something that I wanted to do but probably would never have the resources to pursue it on a professional career level. Following graduation from College and getting married in 1965, I began my work career in Norwich, New York, about 30 miles north of Binghamton. (Norwich was more or less between Binghamton and Utica, NY). While getting acclimated to my new life as being married, having limited income, and having to set up house, my play money was limited to non-existent! However, I learned that one of my co-workers was a flight instructor and flew out of an airport in Oneonta, New York. (about 30 miles east of Norwich). I also learned that Norwich had a small airport but no flight training. As stated earlier, income was very limited and the thought of flying was way on the back burner. One day, my co-worker invited my wife and I to meet him at F&F Airpark in Oneonta and he would take me up for a short flight. With the support of my wife, I took him up on the offer and a couple of weeks later, we drove to the very small grass strip airport and I had my first flight on in July 4, That s all it took and I was hooked! It was obvious that this was not going to be a career change, but it was certainly something that was a challenge and something that I wanted to do on a casual basis. Most of my early flying was limited (food and rent took priority)!! However, F&F Airpark was a great place to spend time and hangar fly. Not only did the students/pilots hang there, but it was a great place for the spouses to hang and chat. I pursued my Private Pilots license, which was issued June 21, And so it goes! Flying was invigorating and challenging. It was also a great diversion from my Full time, non-aviation career, which supported my flying interests. My job transferred me to Palestine, Texas for about a year (8/17/68 7/26/69). I flew in Texas in a Cherokee 140. New Experience. Flat and typically hot!! I was transferred back to Norwich, NY where I flew for several more months. In 1970, I accepted a new job in New Jersey and continued my flying based out of MMU and have been flying out of MMU since. Flying Achievements July 4, 1967 First Flight in a Cessna 150 Oct. 15, 1967 First Solo Flight June 28, 1968 Private Pilot Check Ride Oct. 8, 1974 Instrument Check Ride Dec. 11, 1975 Commercial Check Ride Feb. 10, 1976 CFI Check Ride Mar. 23, 1976 CFII Check Ride Dec. 31, 1985 Mulit Comm, Multi CFI Approximate total flying time ~ 5,900 Hours Page 7

9 CoMMUnity Messages Congratulations Rich! On April 16, 2018 Firefighter Richard VanDeursen was recognized for providing 20 years of service at Morristown Airport with the Morristown Aircraft Rescue Service / Rural Metro Fire Department. In April of 1998, Rural Metro Fire Department signed the first 3 year contract with airport management and the training began to provide ARFF service here at the facility. Rich had been working with Rural Metro Ambulance prior to the signing of the contract and transferred over as a Reserve Firefighter. Rich is the only firefighter here at MMU who has been here since Rural Metro started. In June of 2006 Rich changed from Reserve Firefighter to Full Time Airport Firefighter status. Rich has many certifications in firefighting, rescue and EMS and always continues to strengthen his skills as a firefighter. In 2015 Rich was recognized by the ARFF Working Group, An international organization of Airport Firefighters, with a Meritorious Conduct Citation for his actions involving the rescue of an injured worker at the collapse of Hangar # 6 on January 16th 2015 here at MMU. Rich Has been a valuable member of our department and an asset to the airport as a whole. He has responded to many emergencies, conducted many operational missions, provided tours and training classes to the airport tenants and visitors. Official Welcome to our Newest Operations Coordinators! Morristown Airport s Operations Department has welcomed some new faces to their team over the past months. From left to right are Peter LoPiccolo, Matt McAlevey and Marc Ball. The new coordinators have taken over for Keith Stover, Kevin Corona and Brian Degen who have all gone on to new ventures in aviation. Page 8

10 CoMMUnity Messages Advertise at MMU Click on the Image to the left and learn about advertising options here at MMU. With three locations on the airfield, pick which one is right for your organization! Sign up for Airport Alerts Page 9