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“Anyone who thinks fallen leaves are dead has never watched them dancing on a windy day.”– Shira Tamir

Bob McCabe’s Private Pilot Training Fall Training Class

Location: Freeflight Aviation at the Flying W Airport

Tuesday Evenings for 14 Weeks
Starting Date is Tuesday Evening October 29 at 6 PM

If interested please give us a call or send us an email.
Payment will be required to hold your class spot.
10 seats will be available for the class.

Click HERE for a Flyer and Training Class Application

Bob is also thinking about offering an Instrument Ground School around the Spring of 2020. If you are interested, please send us an email for spring planning.

Please note this September blog page is a work in progress but we wanted to get Bob’s class information out to everyone. The Freeflight Management.

“The unhurried nature of Airshow is just terrific and in contrast to many other events.  Anyone who goes will gain their own purposes.” —Steve Crandall 

Check Here for a list of Preformers!

Notam for the Flying W Airshow and the Effective Dates

From September 06, 2019 at 1700 UTC (Practice Day) (Note: UTC is universal time or Greenwich Mean Time)

To September 06, 2019 at 2000 UTC (Practice Day)

From September 07, 2019 at 1600 UTC (Airshow)

To September 07, 2019 at 2000 UTC (Airshow)

From September 08, 2019 at 1600 UTC (Airshow)

To September 08, 2019 at 2000 UTC (Airshow)

Click HERE for the Airshow NOTAM!

Sparked your Interest?

Learn more about taking a Discovery Flight with Us, Click HERE!

The propeller is just a big fan in the front of the plane to keep the pilot cool. Want proof? Make it stop; then watch the pilot break out into a sweat.

Talking about the heat, this is the TFR season for the Morristown – Bedminster NJ area.

Next TFR will be July 19-21^st.  Please get your WX-briefings this summer before taking flight!

Federal Aviation Administration – Graphic TFR’s

https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr2/list.html

Articles about the NJ – TFRs in NJ

Article 1: https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2019/july/03/faa-sets-new-jersey-tfrs-and-notes-past-violations

Article 2: https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/money/business/2017/06/28/trump-visits-put-black-cloud-over-central-jersey-airports/433962001/

HOT AIRPORT JOB

The Flying W Airport is looking for a “Line Man” at the South Jersey Airport.  If you have any interest, please call Flight Operations at 609-267-7673

HOT LOCAL AVIATION GROUPS TO SUPPORT

Mid Atlantic Aviation Coalition of NJ: https://njaviation.com/

The Aeroclub of PA: http://www.aeroclubpa.org/history/

Both Groups serve the NJ Aviation Community and surrounding areas.

HOT OFF THE PRESS

The current Washington Section and Philadelphia Terminal Charts will be expiring July 18^th.  If you are interested in placing an order with Freeflight for any charts, approach plates, etc., please send us an email at freeflightaviation@comcast.net by this Wednesday July 18^th.  We will place an order for these items on Thursday July 19th.  The charts, etc. should arrive by the following week.  For current chart revisions, please visit this FAA website link. https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/productcatalog/doles/

Freeflight Aviation does sell charts, but we will have a limited about available for our customers. Pre-ordering charts ahead of time will insure you have the current paper chart for your flight intentions.

HOT SUMMER EVENTS!

July 22 – 28: AirVenture: Oshkosh 2019 – The Pilot’s Mecca

Flying into Oshkosh? 

Notam for Oshkosh is now available for download https://www.eaa.org/airventure/eaa-fly-in-flying-to-oshkosh

Freeflight’s Annual Oshkosh Gathering for Dinner at Beckets

Thursday Evening, July 25^th at 7:00 PM.  https://www.meetup.com/Freeflight-Aviation-The-Neighborhood/events/263149136/

Flight Instructor Bob McCabe Seminar at AirVenture

Time of presentation: Tuesday July 23, 4 pm.

Location: FAA Safety Center

Title: “How do We Stop Losing Control of our Airplanes”

Summary: Every four days, there is a fatal accident involving loss of control. Over the past 70 years, Loss of Control is and has consistently been one of the leading causes of airplane crashes and crash-related fatalities worldwide, and it happens to pilots of all skill levels. In this presentation, we will learn about the leading causes of Loss of Control and how you can prevent them from claiming your life.

More information on Presentations and Workshops: https://www.eaa.org/airventure/features-and-attractions/eaa-airventure-workshops-and-presentations

More Upcoming Events

July 26-28 Balloon Fest at Solberg Airport: http://www.balloonfestival.com/

August 21 Atlantic City Airshow (Practice day is Auguest 20th): https://www.atlanticcitynj.com/events/details.aspx?id=7209

Various dates in August: AeroSpace Camp for Kids at the Flying W Airport – https://www.aerospace4kids.com/

September 7-8 Flying W Airport Airshow: http://www.flyingwairport.com/now-with-the-airshow/

Thank you Gary for your Support!

Thanks goes out to our flight school member and aircraft maintenance mechanic Gary Growney for fixing the push to talks in N25480 and N738YT.  He also cleaned the radio connections in N585BW hoping to fix some of the radio issues on this aircraft.

I Just Want to Take A Flight!

Visit our Discovery Flight Page to Learn MORE!

OSHKOSH CELEBRATING 50 YEARS IN OSHKOSH!

Within all of us is a varying amount of space lint and star dust, the residue from our creation. Most are too busy to notice it, and it is stronger in some than others. It is strongest in those of us who fly and is responsible for an unconscious, subtle desire to slip into some wings and try for the elusive boundaries of our origin.

— K O Eckland, Footprints On Clouds

Upcoming Events for the Summer

Patti Wagon Friday Evening Dinner June 28 6 PM – 9:30 PM

A place where Pilots Gather Together.

You are invited to join Freeflight Aviation and other local Pilots at the Patti Wagon Cafe’s monthly Dinner on Friday, June 28th (last Friday of the month) starting time 6:00 – 6:30 PM.

This is a gathering of pilots from the Flying W Airport and other local airports and a great way to get to know your fellow pilots.  The Patti Wagon Cafe will have a Barbecue Dinner.  Cost for the dinner is around $15.00 per person, please call the Patti Wagon Cafe to confirm the dinner price. Wine can be purchased with the meal at an additional cost.

Please let the Patti Wagon Cafe (609-265-2233) or Freeflight Aviation know that you are planning on attending the dinner. This can help Patti plan her dinner menu much better.

Here is a link to Patti’s Menu daily cafe menu.

Bob McCabe’s Private Pilot Training Class Starts July 11th

DUE TO HIGH DEMAND, we are offering another Bob McCabe Ground School This Summer!

Thursday Evenings for 14 Weeks
Starting Date is Thursday July 11th at 6 PM
If interested please give us a call to be put on our class list.
Payment will be required to hold your class spot.
10 seats will be available for the class.

Click HERE for Flyer and Training Class Application

Bob is also thinking about offering an Instrument Ground School around October. If you are interested, please send us an email.

Oshkosh AirVenture: A Pilot’s Mecca

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration®. It’s truly aviation’s family reunion. July 22-28, 2019.

The EAA offers the Next Generation of Aviation Enthusiasts the Young Eagle Program launched in 1992. This program has dedicated more than 25 years to giving youth ages 8–17 their first free ride in an airplane. For a local EAA Chapter in your area that may offer Young Eagle Flights, please visit the EAA Chapter Page.

SEVERE WEATHER 101: Thunderstorm Basics

FREE Online Course on Thunderstorms from NSSL – National Severe Storm Laboratory. This course will cover how thunderstorms are formed, the thunderstorm life cycle, what thunderstorms look like, the difference between a Severe Thunderstorm WATCH and a Severe Thunderstorm WARNING and more.

Congratulations to our Freeflight Students!

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Come Take A Discovery Flight with Us.

Learn more by visiting our Discovery Flight Page!

Articles from the internet…..

Growing up, it never occurred to me that my dad’s job was uncommon. I had friends whose moms and dads were teachers, police officers, retail managers, and everything in between, but nothing matched the reaction I received when I told someone my father was a pilot. Read more here.

Memories and Honor of FATHERS who serviced

My father, Gordon Bernstein, died 15 years ago at the age of 81 from complications of Parkinson’s Disease, first diagnosed when he was in his mid-40s and I was 18. He grew up in the Great Depression in Rochester, New York, graduated high school and learned to fly. After Pearl Harbor, he joined the Army Air Corps, becoming a 2nd Lieutenant and B-29 navigator.  Read more here.

As the United States geared up for Operation Overlord and the D-Day invasion of Normandy in the months leading up to June 1944, more than 2.8 million American troops gathered on British soil in anticipation of the Allied assault on Nazi Germany and occupied Europe. Read more here

Captain Eric Mosley settles into the left seat of the B777 with a new face to his right. They exchange the ordinary pleasantries and dive into the pre-departure routine. It’s all business until cruise, when they gain the opportunity to become acquainted. After all, they’ll see a lot of each other over this four-day. First Officer Casey’s interest is piqued when he eyes the impressive silver bracelet of wings on the captain’s right wrist. “Interesting bracelet, Cap’n,” Casey says matter-of-factly, hoping to engage the senior officer in easy conversation. ….. Read more here

Just search the internet for more great articles of fathers and men to honor!

The Mighty Fifteen of D-Day

After almost 18 months of planning, fundraising and training, the D-Day Squadron, the American contingent of Douglas C-47 and DC-3 transports participating in Daks over Normandy, is about to embark on their journey to Europe to celebrate the 75th anniversary of D-Day. On May 19th, the D-Day Squadron will depart Oxford-Waterbury airport in Connecticut and head East to cross the Atlantic along the original Blue Spruce route. There will be a full week of activities to kick off this event, including a special Squadron flyover of the Statue of Liberty. All the details can be found HERE. To read the rest of this article click HERE.

Is this your father’s time to fly?

With Father’s Day approaching do you know what you will be gifting to that special man in your life?

Here’s a great idea, gift your Dad, Grandfather, or any special man in your life their first flying lesson.

To learn more about our Aviation Discovery Flight Packages, a great gift for Father’s Day, please visit our webpage link HERE .

After the First Flight, how about a Ground School Class?

DUE TO HIGH DEMAND for another Bob McCabe Private Pilot Ground School we are offering a second class this Summer!

Class Starting Date – Thursday July 11th: 6 pm – 9:30 pm

A comprehensive ground school covering all aeronautical knowledge required for the Private Pilot Rating
• At course completion, students who pass a sample test will receive an endorsement to take the FAA Knowledge Test. (Unlimited number of practice tests).
• Experienced pilots may attend the sessions of their choice as an excellent refresher. 
• Rusty pilots will find this training a great way to get back in the game.
• To enroll or request additional information please see our link below, give us a call, or send us an email.

More about Bob McCabe’s Private Pilot Ground School

Click HERE for Bob McCabe’s Ground School Flyer and Ground School Application.

For the Young Ones

Don’t Miss The Fun!

An event to put on the year’s calendar, the Flying W Aiport and Resort’s upcoming Airshow, September 7-8th. For more information, please visit the Flying W Airport Airshow Page

Be like the bird who, pausing in her flight awhile on boughs too slight, feels them give way beneath her, and yet sings, knowing she hath wings. Victor Hugo

Memorial Day Opening at the The Flying W Airport

This May 25th Memorial Day weekend starts with the opening of the pool, e good music, and good fun at the outside tiki bar. It’s time to come out and play! Come visit the Flying W Airport’s page and find out what our local airport offers to you. Have breakfast at the Patti Wagon Cafe, or afternoon drinks and sandwich at the Flying W Bar and Restaurant or by the pool.

The D-Day Squadron

The D-Day Squadron is the American contingent participating in the Daks Over Normandy flyover crossing the English Channel to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day on June 6, 2019. The epic journey of a fleet of C-47s (military DC-3 aircraft) will honor the soldiers of the War. 

A little bit of aviation in your mom’s life…

Happy Mother’s Day!

Pilot Gifts Ideas for your Mother.

Breakfast at the Patti Wagon Cafe

at the Flying W Airport and Resort

A Promised Visit to Cross Keys Airport to full fill a Dream.

Open House at Cross Keys Airport in Williamstown, NJ

Sponsored by EAA Chapter 216 on May 18th

A Discovery Flight and see her SMILE!

AND YES! WE FLY!

“Spring won’t let me stay in this house any longer! I must get out and breathe the air deeply again.” —Gustav Mahler

A Note from our instructor Paul King

I am doing a CFI stall / spin refresh session with Jason Flood.  I have also asked a few of my students if they would be interested in an abbreviated version that Jason does for student, private and commercial pilots.

We’ve put together a FLYER describing the training.  If you are interested, please contact Jason directly by email early in April 2019.

If you’ve never done this training before, I can assure you that it will change the way you think about flying.  And, as Jason put it, “It could save your life.”

Thank you, 

Paul A. King

Take A Tour

2019 East Coast Hurricane Awareness Tour at Harrisburg International Airport – May 7th. Interact with the pilots, forecaster, local meteorologists, and others involved in hurricane preparedness.

Take A Trip to Rhinebeck Aerodrome where you can still see World War I airplanes flying.

Visit this CNN Travel Page Link to learn more about Rhinebeck Aerodrome.

A place to fly or drive. If flying, we recommend flying into Kingston-Ulster N20, NY Airport. A car ride from Kingston to Rhinebeck is about 15 minutes.

Private Pilot Ground School by Instructor Bob McCabe

Class Starting Date – TUESDAY MAY 21ST: 6 pm – 9:30 pm

A comprehensive ground school covering all aeronautical knowledge required for the Private Pilot Rating
• At course completion, students who pass a sample test will receive an endorsement to take the FAA Knowledge Test. (Unlimited number of practice tests).
• Experienced pilots may attend the sessions of their choice as an excellent refresher. 
• Rusty pilots will find this training a great way to get back in the game.
• To enroll or request additional information please see our link below, give us a call, or send us an email.

More about Mr McCabe’s PPL Ground School on our Facebook Page

Click HERE for Bob McCabe’s Ground School Flyer.

Local Upcoming Events

Medford Living & Neighborhood sponsors presents Wings & Wheels III

Join us for a Neighbors’ Night Out event for the entire family.

Wings and Wheels III at the Flying W Airport and Resort.

Thursday, May 16, 6-9 pm.

R.S.V.P: Email: joe.vianna@n2pub.com or call 917-334-7391

All proceeds from this Medford Living neighborhood residents will go to benefit the Medford Youth Athletic Association – MYAA h

Aerospace Camp for Kids 2019

Discovery the Flying W Airport hidden in lovely Medford NJ.  This location is once again offering the exclusive, fun, hands on aerospace camp for any girl or boy 7-12 years old can participate. Two sessions will be offered: July 29-August 2 and August 5 – August 9.

To learn more, visit the AEROSPACE CAMP webpage: http://www.aerospace4kids.com or download their application HERE.

FAA Charts

Since the Flying W Airport and the South Jersey Regional Airport are no longer supplying paper charts, we at Freeflight will be carrying a few local charts and the local airport facility directory.

Freeflight plans on sending out an email prior to renewing our supply to customers interesting in ordering charts along with our order.  If you are interested in having us preorder charts for you, please send us an email by visiting our contact page.

To find out the Dates of latest Editions – (DOLEs) Charts visit the FAA Website.

Discovery Flight Packages for You!

If you are interested in taking a Discovery Flight with us, just give us a call or send us an email.

You can learn more about our Discovery Flight Packages by clicking HERE.

“March bustles in on windy feet
And sweeps my doorstep and my street.
She washes and cleans with pounding rains,
Scrubbing the earth of winter stains.
She shakes the grime from carpet green
Till naught but fresh new blades are seen.
Then, house in order, all neat as a pin,
She ushers gentle springtime in.”
–  Susan Reiner, Spring Cleaning 

The Winds

The position of our jet stream and the angle of the sun have a lot effect on our winds.

During the winter season, the jet stream is way down south, but as spring arrives, the jet spring begins to move north.

The lifting jet stream and the increased sunny weather can cause increased atmospheric instability. The mixing of the cold and warmer air brings stronger winds. These fluctuations in the temperature can make one day feel like summer and the next day feel like winter.

Why the Spring season is so windy.

Created by the National Weather Service in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Wind Strategies For Flying

Tips for handling blustery breezes from AOPA.

Combating Crosswinds from Plane and Pilot Magazine

Learn to love the wind from Sporty’s Student Pilot News.

Spring Stormy Weather

Thunderstorms are another major flying hazard in the spring. Dangerous thunderstorms can bring lightning, tornadoes, and flooding. When warm, moist air collides with cool, dry air, thunderstorms can occur. The three main ingredients: unstable air, an initial updraft, and high moisture content in the air can be the prefect mixture of a dangerous thunderstorm.

Thunderstorms and the ATC

Learn More

Severe Weather 101 – Thunderstorms Basics from the National Severe Storm Laboratory.

Thunderstorms: Managing the Risk from Plane and Pilot Magazine.

The Need to Divert

Taking Flight

Flight Training is our Passion. Managing the risks of flying is part of the training involved in learning to fly. One on the main reasons the aviation industry has such as good safety record. Always have a questioning attitude and be willing to learn more about your aircraft, about weather, about your avionics, and about airspace.

Come take flight with us.

Interested in purchasing or learning more about our Introductory Discovery Flight Package, Click HERE!

One of our newest private pilots, Mark!

“A flower cannot blossom without sunshine, and man cannot live without love.” – Max Muller, Philologist

They’re Dreaming to fly!

Does your love one have a passion to take flight. This may be just the right Valentine’s gift for them.

To learn more about our Gift Certificates, please visit our Gift Certificate Link HERE

A little Chocolate for your Pilot?

Checkout the Chocolate Vault for a variety of aircraft for that special pilot in your life.

Recommended Readings

Maintaining control of an airplane while it’s on its wheels becomes a lot easier once you understand it’s a really lousy ground vehicle. Click HERE to Read this Article.

By Joseph E. (Jeb) Burnsideh

How To Land An Airplane On The Freeway

With Style And Grace (And Survive)

From AvWeb: Lately, there seems to have been a rash of airplanes landing on highways. What’s going on? In this AVweb video, Paul Bertorelli explains how to land an airplane on a highway in an emergency.

Tips on Winter Flying.

Click HERE for a link to an article on winter flying from AOPA

Congratulations to our Students

Student accomplishments since November 2018.

• Instructor Tony’s student Mark on his private pilot rating.
• Instructor Tony’s student Austin one his solo flight
• Instructor Tony’s student Matt on his instrument rating
• Instructor Bob’s student, Trisha on her solo flight
• Instructor Josh’s student, David on his commercial rating.
• Instructor Josh’s student, Jake Todd on his private pilot rating.
• Instructor Josh on getting his Multi Engine rating.
• Instructor Josh student Ashwin on getting his private pilot rating
• Student Christian Lassen on getting his Multi Engine rating
• Instructor Bob B’s student James on his solo flight
• Instructor Shannon’s student Greg on his solo flight
• Instructor Bryan’s student Matthew on his solo flight
• Student Matthew recent is a recent owner of a Mooney Aircraft.
• If we missed anyone, please let us know. 

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Take Flight in our Simulator

Several of our flight instructors are now available to provide training on our Elite Simulator. 

Our Simulator is available to rent by Freeflight Aviation flight school members and not flight school members.  Non-members will be required to fill out a form and provide personal documents and citizenship. 

Cost is $25.00 per hour plus tax.  Instructor time on the SIM and Ground Time on the sim is an added cost.