Have you dreamed of taking off into the blue skies above? 
The wild blue yonder?
Just for a moment?
Forever?

May 19th (Rain Date May 20th)  is your chance.
Please join Freeflight Aviation for
the 3rd Annual Celebration of “International Learn to Fly Day” across the country.
We’ll answer your questions.
Help Plan your future.
Show you aircraft.
Provide a means of taking flight.
(A New Diamond DA20 with G500 will be on display)
Listen to our song, our music, the HUM of Flight.
It’s our PASSION, it’s our Place, our People.

Visit our home, the Flying W Airport and Resort.
Known for it’s “Aircraft Shaped Swimming Pool”.
Peaceful, relaxing, and fairly quite, it sings our song, the Hum of Flight.
Come early and enjoy breakfast at the Runway Café.
Stay late, and enjoy a meal at the newly opening Pirones Restaurant (opening in early May).

The Diamond DA20

Freeflight Aviation with our EAA Member Friends, will be providing
Young Eagle Flights on May 19th 10 AM to 2 PM. 
First Come, first serve. 
Young Eagles..take an online course with Sportys and get a FREE Introductory Flight.

Too far away to visit our event, visit the International Learn to Fly Website for a location near you.

Are you on Facebooks? 
Thinking about joining us, you can also sign up on our Facebook Event Page .

Please stop back soon. 
We will be slowly adding some great Learn to Fly Toys and Information Links. 
(Stop back again for more upcoming links.)
Link #1: Paper Aircraft Designs for Adults and Children 
Link #2: AOPA’s Let’s Go Flying 
Link #3: Sporty’s Learn to Fly Kit (FREE..must pay $4.95 shipping)

After review, join us May 19th with your Bucket List of Questions.

P.S. Congratulations goes out to Matt, who recently soloed in the Diamond DA20 and to our Flight Instructor Tony, who just got a job with Republic Airlines!

Who will be moving in?

Do you see feathers, bird droppings or twigs? You might have a new neighorbood in the wing, tail, or engine of the Aircraft. Our feathered friend has decide to build an Airplane Condo for nesting. An engine is a nice place to stay warm in the spring and start a family. Ofcourse, our feathered friend never throught of taking her family of eggs for a flight in the aircraft or having her well built nest catch on fire. Not only will her eggs get cooked, but you might have well done rings in your cylinder or your feet may become warmer then you ever wanted. Toasted feet, I call that “no fun at all”.

Your best defense against birds nest is a GOOD Preflight Inspection. Since birds are notorious for building nests in aircraft with depris, the best items to look for is, WOW, depris. Birds get alittle excited while building their nests. They may leave their dropping close to their Aircraft Condo’s Entrance. They are tired after a hard day of working, flying back and forth with all those fancy Condo trimings. Clean up after theirselves? Heck No!. Hense, with a little preflight detective work and determination, you should find their Condos. Take a good look in the engine, the wings, and tail or any little opening the birds might try to sneek into for living.

Now us humans do try to plug up holes, with such things as cowl plugs, tail plugs, etc. Remember to remove these plugs before flight, and replace them after flight. Maybe the birds will decide to build their Airplane Condo in another aircraft the just sits on the field and never flys. That way, we will both be happy and can co-exist as neighorbors.

Block Time Now Avialable in the DA-40!

Our regular price is $149.00 per hour. Why not purchase a 20 hour block for $129.00 per hour, and complete your instrument training in a state of the art aircraft, the Diamond DA40. It has a Garmin 430 and 530. It’s a Great Plane for trip taking. Get checked out today. Just give us a call. (If we raise our pricing due to fuel price increases, the block price will also increase)

Multi Engine Instructor

Flight Instructor, Rob Burns recently recieved his Multi-Engine Flight Instructor Rating in the Flying W’s Seneca. Need an MEI, Rob is now available for providing instruction in the Flying W’s Seneca and Arrow.

Sun N Fun

Is just around the corner. From March 27-April 1, Pilots will be enjoying sunny Florida…also known as “Spring Break for Pilots”. Several of our Freeflight Aviation Pilots will be attending Sun n Fun event this year. If you can make it for the week or for a day, it should be a Must Go Event on your list.

International Learn to Fly Day is May 19, 2012

Freeflight and the Flying W Airport will be hosting a “Learn to Fly Day” event on May 19, 2012. We will be posting more information here and on the Learn to Fly Day website soon.

Yes, Love is in the Air!  Feeling a little Airy about LOVE and AIRPLANES? 
It’s that time of the year, it’s February!

So here are a few clicks to Love and Airplanes: Love is in the Air , a Soldier’s Love.
                                                                                      Proposals on a flight from NY to Chicago
An Aircraft Called LOVE
Airplane Websites Airplane Love; I Love Planes
Heart in the Sky by two Aircraft
Make a Valentine Airplane for Him or Her.

Just take a Flight around the Internet, “LOVE”  is all over the place.
So Make Him or Her  A Pilot for a Day, a Perfect Romantice Gift for someone on Valentine’s Day!

Now Talking About Love….

You can Fly our Diamond DA40 up until February 16th for the price of the Diamond DA20.
That’s a $36.50 per hour savings… that’s loving a great price.

Here are a few of our pilots just loving aircraft and flying.

Here’s to one of our Loves…

Airplane Museums and Taking Trips….. A Trip to Washington, DC

Freeflight Aviation is planing a trip to Washington, DC  during the weekend of February 11 and 12. 
We will be visiting the  National Air and Space Museum, and the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center .
The Plan: Early morning departure to arrive at the Steve Udvar-Hazy Center at 10 AM.  Saturday evening dinner and check in at the Hotel (unknown at this time).  Visit Washington on Sunday, dinner, and return to NJ.  If you would like to join in the adventure, please give Freeflight a call or send us an email.

Our Final Love, is to share our Flight!
TREE TOP FLYER

To all our Aviation Family and Friends.

Our wishes 4 u in year 2012
Great start 4 Jan,
Love 4 Feb,
Peace 4 March,
No worries 4 April
Fun 4 May,
Joy 4 June 2 Nov,
Happiness 4 Dec,
Have a lucky & wonderful 2012.

How About a First Flight Gift Certificate?

If you are interested in purchasing an Introductory Flight Gift Certificate or a First Flight Certificate,
Freeflight now offers you this option. One Hour Introductory Flights are available in the Diamond DA 2o,
the Piper Warrior, or the Cessna C152. Your selection can be made below.

Aircraft Choice

Diamond DA20 $154.30 USD Piper Warrior $153.84 USD Cessna C152 $133.51 USD

The Introductory Flight is a 1 hour flight with an FAA Certified Flight Instructor. The flight will include a pre-flight and post flight discussion, a 6 month free subscription to Flight Training Magazine, and a First Flight Certificate.  At your request, we can provide you with Gift Certificate for a friend or family member.  Don’t know what aircraft to choose, please visit our aircraft link or give us a call for a little help.

Send us an email or give us a call for additional information.

Want to learn more about Freeflight Aviation? Open our Freeflight Aviation Brochure.

Holiday Christmas Party

Flying W Airport Holiday Christmas Party scheduled for December 10^th is only a few weeks away.
This is our Annual Holiday Christmas Party for the Flying W Airport, Aero Prep, Freeflight Aviation, Helicopter Flight Services, South Jersey Regional Airport, and our local pilots and friends.
This has become a yearly tradition for Freeflight Members and other pilots in the area.
The price is only $25.00 per person, 7 PM – 11 PM, for the Dinner Buffet
Click HERE for a Poster for the Christmas Party.
We ask:
“What will happen at Mort’s Hanger at Midnight?”
“Will Al make the next Holiday Party Video?”
“What will you win in this year’s door raffle?”

Tickets are available Online, at Freeflight, or Flying W Flight Operations–Aero Prep
Purchase Tickets Online For Our Holiday Party: REGISTER AND PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Please don’t drink and drive at this year’s party, get a motel room at the Flying W Airport.
Call the Flying W Flight Ops today to reserve your room.

NEWS

Homebuilt Airplanes Flying
John and Joel RV-9A homebuilds have both taken their “first flights” after longs hours of assembly and taxi tests. Congratulations to the both of you! John’s flight in his RV-9A was on his birthday.  What a great gift to himself!

A New Freeflight Instructor
Tony Scott a CFII, MEI, is now a member of Freeflight and an available flight instructor during the weekends and during the weekdays as his schedule permits.

Accomplishments!

Ismail and Andrew received their Private Pilot Rating.
Flight Instructor Brian Robbins recieved his ATP rating.
Bob Parker recived his CFII and Instrument Ground Instructor Rating

A Place To Fly!
Need to get away with your spouse or significant other for a couple days?  Want to take a easy cross-country trip?  Try N14 to CGE  (Cambridge, MD).  Airport staff are very pleasant and helpful, provided transport from airport to the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, only one mile away.  Google the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake and see the beautiful facility on the Choptank River. It is not busy in the off-season, and more reasonably priced.  Golf course, spa, indoor pool, hot tub, fitness room, good restaurants at the hotel and in Cambridge, an historic small town a taxi away. Be busy or just relax.  Most importantly, it is a very pretty flight on the eastern shore!  Anne & Stacy Moore

Jason Flood Updates
A Pancake Breakfast and Auction was held Sept 10th for Jason at 3NJ9 Airport.  Jason was injured earlier this year in a banner towing plane accident.  Sharon and Rick who ran this event said the event went well.  According to Marcus Staloff, about 80 to 100 people showed up through the morning, and about 20 aircraft flew in and out during the day.  Check out the Video of this Event.
October 1st, another event, a Beef and Beer Dinner, was helded at the Flying W Airport.Over 400 people attended this evening’s event.  Part of the event was selling 500 golf balls that were later dropped from a helicopter.  The winner of the golf ball drop wasclub member, Sina Adibi.  Sina donated his winnings to Jason Flood.  Check out the Video of this Event.
We thank Al Nugent for both videos.
For updates on Jason Flood’s progress, please visit CaringBridge.

Fundraiser Offers Chance to Fly a P-51 Mustang!
Donations to Help SAFE Accomplish its Education Mandates
In cooperation with Stallion 51 of Kissimmee, FL, SAFE has launched a fundraising campaign that offers donors a shot at an introductory flight in the dual-control P-51TF Mustang known as The Little Witch. Valued at $3250, the session includes two hours of pre-and post-flight briefings, plus one hour in the aircraft with a Stallion 51 instructor.

LEADERSHIP
The boss drives people; the leader coaches them.
The boss depends on authority; the leader on good will.
The boss inspires fear; the leader inspires enthusiasm.
The boss says “I”; the leader says “WE”.
The boss fixes the blame for the breakdown; the leader fixes the breakdown.
The boss says “Go.”; the leader says “Let’s Go!”
~ H. Gordon Selfridge ~

We had planned a fly-out to Pisceo, NY, but Irene was on its’ way, cancelling our plans for a fun and exciting NY weekend.  The excitement focused on Irene, the Hurricane, instead.

We purchased new ropes, secured our airplanes, replacing old worn tie downs as we checked the aircraft on the ramp.  Rain had caused some ceiling leaks at the Flying W Airport.  The pilots shop at flight operations, had fallen wet ceiling tile pieces on its’ carpeted floor. 

Irene, the Hurricane, has, since settled down, creating its destruction and chaos along its’ way.  Causing floods from its’ torrential rains, tearing trees from their roots, creating power outages from some of those fallen trees, and a few tornados have been reported.   A few people have been killed and a few hearts have been broken.  From the internet, a photo along one of the beach towns showed a large blue fish embedded into a building.  A funny site, but adamantly sad.  The business owner must now get their seaside building repaired.

On Thursday, Blues Eyes participated in the MDA’s Burlington Lock Up, and yes, she and her spouse Frank, end up behind bars.  They had a warrant for Blues Eyes for having a Big Heart, and to serve time in Muscular Dystrophies appreciate jail site, located at the Robbins Nest Restaurant. 

 Blues Eyes and Frank at the Burlington Lookup.  Visit Facebooks for More Photos.

In the early part of the week, it was an Earthquake on Tuesday.  Members of Blue Eyes’ local community came rushing out of their houses, asking, did you feel that?  Blues Eyes, outside, cutting bushes, did not, but later heard and viewed many reports reporting on the earthquake centered in Mineral, Virginia.  Several after aftershocks were reported in the Virginia area, within 24 hours.

On August 20, we had our Annual Lobster Fest.  Blues Eyes and her spouse spend several days prior to the event, getting organized.  Approximately 60 people were scheduled to attend our Lobster Fest,   Another 10 or so showed up for the Lobster Fest without registering for our event.  We always plan for more, since we always know that certain people will arrive without ever informing us.  They just show up.  We had lobster, hamburger and hotdogs, salads, beer and much more.

  Yum, Yum, Lobster!  Visit Facebooks for More Photos.

During our Lobster Fest, we celebrated Julius’s new job in Texas.  Julius stayed another day, just to join us and say a final goodbye to all his flying club friends.  A large Texas style cake was presented to Julius and shared with our group.  Then a few group photos were taken for memories.  We will miss Julius and his family, who have been part of our club for many years.  Julius is now a life time member with us, and is always welcomed at Freeflight.

 Julius is now in Texas.  We’ll miss you.

Unfortunately, over this weekend, an accident occurred, killing one of our local pilots from the South Jersey Regional Airport.  We send out our sincere sympathy to his family.  He will be missed by his friends and the aviation community.   We have heard many rumors, but from the rumors, we ask all pilots to get a good briefing and check for current Notams in their flight path. 

On August 17, many Freeflight members attended the Atlantic City Airshow, Thunder Over the Boardwalk.  Some drove, and several people took the train.  Those that could, met up for Breakfast and for Dinner.  Everyone had a great time, and here are links to some of the photographs taken by Ed.  

 A Photo By Ed.

On August 2, Jason Flood, a taleted young adult, was injured in an aircraft banner towing accident.  Updates on Jason’s conditions and benefit events can be found on Caring Bridge – Connecting Family and Friends When Health Matters Most

Two very local benefit events are scheduled to benefit Jason.

On Sept 10^th, a Breakfast and Chinese Auction will be held at Allen’s Airstrip 3NJ9, in Southampton, NJ, from 8 AM to Noon.  If you have something to donate to the Auction, please contact Allen’s Airstrip on their link.

On October 1^st, the Flying W Airport will hold a Beef and Beer benefit for Jason, $20.00 per person, starting at 7 PM in the large white tent.  Tickets are available from Mindy at Flight Operations.  Jason worked at the South Jersey Regional Airp0rt, VAY, and is part of this airport’s local community. 

Out of the good and the bad, changes will come. The fun times, bring new memories, new friends, new experiences. The sad times, also brings new friends, new memories, and new experiences. May faith and hope get you though the difficult times. May peace, faith, hope, and charity prevail for all, and we all do our share to help each other.

Will Blue Eyes be Behind Bars for Good?

On Thursday, August 25th 2011, Blues Eyes, one of MDA’s most wanted elite citizens, will be facing the Burlington Lockup in Mt. Holly, NJ.  Blue Eyes has been charged with being caring, good-natured and influential with her friends and associates. 

She has been sentenced to serve time at MDA’s maximun appreciation jail site. Once she arrives, she will have her mug shot taken, sample MDA’s jailhouse grub, meet people from her community and have a ball being a jailbird. 

She must bring her bail – CASH, CREDIT CARD, CHECK CONTRIBUTIONS, and ONLINE DONATION record – to the LOCK-UP.

Will Blue Eyes ever be able to visit Air Venture – Oshkosh again?   Also, no need to worry about getting your monthly statements.   Frank will drop off a computer at the MDA’s Burlington Lock Up so Blue Eyes can still complete the monthly billing.

Please click on MDA’S BURLINGTON LOCK UP 2011 to Donate for a great cause… and also help Blue Eyes from being a long time jailbird.  She only wants to eat jailhouse grub for one afternoon.

She will be freed after she has posted bail and will return to work with a “clean record” and MDA’s sincere thanks.

August 19^th is National Aviation Day. Each year, the United States celebrate the history and development of the aviation on this day. It coincides with the birthday of Orville Wright.  Orville and his brother, Wilbur, know for their flight at Kitty Hawk. In 1939 President Franklin Roosevelt proclained National Aviation Day  to be August 19^th.

We have a busy week ahead of us.  August 17^th is the Annual Atlantic City Airshow – Thunder over the Boardwalk.  Prior to the Wednesday’s Airshow, there will be a parade Monday evening.   “Atlantic City Salutes America’s Armed Forces Boardwalk Parade“  will start at 6 PM at NJ Avenue and the boardwalk.   Wednesday’s Airshow is Freeflight Aviation’s first planned event for the month.  If you would like to join us for a great day of fun and airplanes,  please meet us at the Atco Train Station at 7:09  AM to catch the  Train to the Atlantic City Convention Center.  Please click HERE for our event listing.    If you would like to join Freeflight on the Boardwalk for the Airshow please register online at our event listing. 

Tickets are going Fast!  August 20^th is our Freeflight Annual Lobster Fest at the Flying W Airport, starting at 4 PM by the Gazebo.  Lobster tickets should be Purchased by August 16^th.  Hamburger and Hotdog tickets can be purchased last minute.   Tickets can be purchased online HERE at our event listing.  All prices are posted in our online event listing.  Register for tickets and see others who will be attending Freeflight’s Lobster Fest.  Remember 4 PM, the food and fun begins by the Gazebo.

Freeflight members, Frank, Barbara, Rob, Jan, Emily, Marianna, Joel, Robert, Al, Chris, and Julius all attended Oshkosh. Frank and Barbara left on Saturday July 23 and enjoyed a slow flight to Oshkosh in their C172, arriving on their 3rd day of travel to Oshkosh. Rob and Jan left early the following Monday morning in a Piper Cherokee and arrived in Appleton later in the day. Julius also departed on Saturday in the Diamond DA40 and arrived at Oshkosh. Frank and Barbara, being adventuous, camped at the North 40 for the week.  Emily, Maranna, Robert, and Joel flew out commerically. Emily was able to return to NJ with Rob and Jan in the Piper Cherokee. Allen flew his Twin Comanche, and was join in his flight by Al, Chris, and Howard. Each of us had our own adventures, but met friends, had dinner at times together, and then off again to enjoy our Aviation Mecca, Oshkosh.  Additional photos from Oshkosh can be found on our Facebook Fan Page.

BLUE EYES’ Needs Your Support!

But before we dream of Air Venture – Oshkosh, Blue Eyes’ needs your HELP!  Frank from Freeflight Aviation will be putting Blue Eyes’ in the Burlington County Lockup unless Blue Eyes’ can raise $3,000.00 for Muscular  Dystrophy before  August 25^th. 

Pleaseeee help me raise this amount.  All I need is a small amount from everyone, $5.00 or $10.00 will do. I don’t want to end up in the Burlington Lockup System.  This will help a kid with Muscular Dystrophy go through their life a little easier.  Click HERE to Donate Now.

OSHKOSH! 

Aircraft are in for oil changes, getting washed, being given those final last minute touches, for a successful adventure to our land of Mecca.  Freeflight’s aircraft maintenance crew are providing last minute detailing (wash & clean) services to two such aircraft.  The pilots are planning to depart this weekend, NOTAMs in hand, with hopes of beating the crowd.

Several of our flight school members and local pilots are planning to attend.  Some in their aircraft, or part of the plane’s crew, some commercially.  To some, this is a return trip, to others, a new adventure into the world of aviation.

If you are planning on attending, we invite our members and friends to Meet Up this Thursday evening around 6 PM for Dinner.  For more details, please visit our event link on our Freeflight Aviation Meetup Group. 

If you are still thinking about attending, two Freeflight Members have gotten flights into Appleton, Wisconsin at great prices.  Maybe there are still seats available on those flights.

A Busy August… 

We are now in the heat of summer, just passing the midpoint of the year, HOT JULY, which will soon end as the Aircraft Mecca Treck ends.  With one Hot Summer Month, August, left, before the coolness of September approaches, Freeflight has several events planned for the August calendar. 

Early August, for many, will be a settling in period.  Returning home from Mecca, thinking, if only “Ground Hog Day” as in the movies, would return, must now realize their return to reality.

Thunder!

Although, not as adventurous as Oshkosh, Freeflight does make an annual treck to the Atlantic City Airshow every year on a Wednesday.  This year will be August 17^th.  Freeflight members and friends arrive on the AC beaches to watch “Thunder over the Boardwalk.  Most of us travel in by train, meeting up at the Lindenwold station, to catch an early morning train to AC.  Others drive or fly the aircraft into AC.  If traveling by train, we meet up at the AC Convention Center.  Our handy electronic devices allow us to connect, meeting for breakfast, the show and/or dinner during the day.   For more information please visit our Event Listing and let us know you are attending, our Freeflight Meetup Group or the Explore US Meetup Group.

Seeing Orange!

They are red-orange, hot, fresh out of boiling water.  We’re under the sycamore tree, at the gazebo, enjoying the crowd, enjoying a cool refreshing drink, finishing up some Hors d’oeuvres.  We grab a plate.  It’s the Annual Lobster Fest and Cookout.  Hamburgers and Hotdogs on the grill.  Clams in the shell, steaming, popping open from the grill’s heat.  Salads to choose from, corn on the cob, fresh pasta, brownies, watermelon, yummmm!

Freeflight awakens from their dream.  Our Lobster Fest is not until August 20^th, starting at 4 PM!  But, it’s coming, and soon!  So buy your tickets NOW!  Purchase your tickets online or directly from Freeflight.  Send us an email or give us a call.  Our invitation goes out to members of Freeflight Aviation, our local EAA Chapter, 1348, the Flying W and South Jersey Regional Airport pilot Community.

The Adirondacks

Our final event for August is near the end of the month, a Summer Fly-Out to Piseco, NY (K09) for the day or weekend.  You the pilot decides how long you’d like to stay.  One of our Freeflight members, Kirk, has invited our members and friends north for a weekend visit to his lakeside house and Pesco, his hometown Airport.  On August 27^th, Piseco Airport will have their annual August Fly-In breakfast.  This will be an early morning Fly-Out to Piseco, NY, if you want to attend the airport’s breakfast, and an afternoon cookout at Kirk’s house on the lake.  Bring your swim gear, and enjoy a relaxing swim in the lake.  If you want, bring your camping gear and spend the night at the airport.  Kirk will be happy to suggest a local hotel for the evening, if that is what you desire.  We’ll have breakfast Sunday morning before heading back to New Jersey.  A great way to end the month of August.

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