Night Plane

The midnight plane with its flying lights
looks like an unloosed star
wandering west through blue-black night
to where the mountains are,
a star that’s come so close to earth
to tell each quiet farm and little town,
‘Put out your lights, children of earth. Sleep warm.’

— Frances Frost, a children’s lullaby

Someone dreaming about taking flight.

Tis the Season to make that special person’s dreams come true by Giving them a Gift of Flight!

To learn more about our “Discovery Flight Packages” or to purchase a “Gift Certificate Online”, please visit our Discovery Gift Certificate link “HERE“!

Gift a Freeflight Aviation Sweatshirt

If you would like to place an order for a Freeflight Aviation Hood Sweatshirt, please see this attached LINK HERE for our order form. Present price for the holidays is $28.00 for Small to 2X. Other sizes may be a higher cost. Please be aware as noted on the form, not all colors are available pending on your size. We may need to verify the color prior to your final order. Final orders for sweatshirts will need to be sent to Freeflight by December 5, 2019, since we will place an sweatshirt order on December 6th after 12 Noon. Size and color can also be sent via our CONTACT Link but I be will not be able to attach the order form.

If you would like to place an order for a Freeflight Aviation Hood Sweatshirt, please see this attached LINK HERE for our order form. Order will need to be sent to Freeflight by December 4, 2019.

Dreaming of Flying to Alaska?

Flying From Alaska to Florida

FAA Safety Seminar at the Flying W Airport Saturday December 7th – 10 AM

Title: Lessons Learned – Flying From Alaska to Florida

Topic: Lessons Learned from Flying in Alaska and the Lower

Speaker(s): Jon Kotwicki

Brief Description: Flying in Alaska can be challenging.  CFI and Vloggers, Jon Kotwicki and Stephanie Blanchard, will share their experiences and lessons learned flying from in Alaska and to the Lower 48.  Discussion will include flight planning, VFR into IMC, CFIT, Loss of Control and general cockpit distractions.

Jon Kotwicki is a CFI turned Airline Pilot returned to CFI who has authored an online ground school class (FLY8MA). Lately he has been flying from Alaska to the lower 48 and documenting the trip on You Tube.

Jon will present on the lessons learned flying around Alaska and down through the lower 48 into FL (covering flight planning, VFR into IMC, CFIT, LOC, and general distractions in the cockpit). His videos are educational, entertaining and feature awe inspiring scenery.

For more information or to reserve a seat for the seminar, click HERE!

FAA Seminar ICAO Flight Planning

Location will be at the Flying W Airport, December 12 at 7 PM

At this seminar a discussion about the FAA’s mandatory ICAO flight planning, which became effective on 08/27/2019. We will look at the various ICAO components and how they can be addressed via flight planning applications such as Leidos (www.1800wxbrief.com), AOPA’s Flight Planner (www.aopa.org/flightplanner). During the discussion, these applications will be used to create or update an aircraft profile to use ICAO,enter flight data into the application’s NAV LOG, and then to file an ICAO flight plan.

Please register for this seminar HERE!

Support your local pilot network!

Become a Member of the Mid-Atlantic Pilot Association and support your local pilots.

Formed in 1957, Mid-Atlantic Pilots Association is a non-profit flying organization dedicated to air safety, aviation education and flying camaraderie. All levels of pilots, student pilots and aviation enthusiasts are invited to join.

Become a Member today by visiting the Weblink HERE or Gift a Membership to a fellow pilot friend for the holidays!

Full Time or Part Time Instructor

We are looking ahead for spring and will need at least one additional full time flight instructor. Part time flight instructors are also welcome to apply. You can start instructing today or early spring, your choice.

Flexible schedule, make your own hours. Please send us a resume with your personal flying history. Include flight training experience, time and type in aircraft flown. Please send your resume to Freeflight Aviation per our CONTACT PAGE.

Breakfast with Santa

December 15th a the Flying W Airport.

If you are not aware, Joe Joe’s Place Animal Rescue is a Medford based Animal Rescue that not only rescues healthy adoptable pups but they also provide sanctuary homes for those with health conditions and those getting up there in years that would otherwise spend their remaining days in a scary shelter or worse. This comes at a cost and they could desperately use your help in paying down some unexpected and overwhelming medical bills. So please come out and show your support while enjoying some memorable family time!

$20 per person ages 2 and up Please make sure to select the free ticket for those under 2 as well since we have a limited amount of seating at this event so purchase your tickets HERE!

New Year’s Eve at the Airport

New Year’s Day. A fresh start. A new chapter in life waiting to be written. New questions to be asked, embraced, and loved. Answers to be discovered and then lived in this transformative year of delight and self-discovery. Today carve out a quiet interlude for yourself in which to dream, pen in hand. Only dreams give birth to change. Sarah Ban Breathnach

“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 or checkout our Facebook EVENT Link for additional information.

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.

Wanted: Scholarship Applicants

The New Jersey 99s are pleased to offer the Dodie Riach Scholarship for 2019.  The scholarship is awarded to a deserving applicant who demonstrates an earnest desire to advance aviation achievements.

We invite students and certificated pilots at all levels of training, to apply.  Please consult the application on the link below for details.

Click here for the 99s Scholarship Application 2019

Applications must be mailed and postmarked by October 31, 2019.

Departing from the Flying W Airport N14

Are you ready to take a Discovery Flight?

Click Here for more Information

“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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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!