December 2018 Bloomsburg Municipal Airport
BJ Teichman, Airport Coordinator - TOB Dave Ruckle, Pilot [email protected] [email protected]
A note of thanks and recognition from the Airport Coordinator: Nothing happens in isolation. In the spirit of that, I would like to thank the many people and organizations who made 2018 at N13, educational, fun, productive, safe, and helped to promote our airport in such a positive way. The success of any one entity is the sum of the whole; whether it is an agency, organization, or individuals working together toward a common goal. My heartfelt thanks to the following, many of whom have been featured in our monthly newsletters the past two years: • PennDOT Bureau of Aviation – Dir. McCloskey, Tom T., Janet, John M., Robert G., and Matt J. • FAA, and FAASTeam - John Sibole, Harrisburg FSDO Program Mgr. • Delta Consultants – our Airport Engineers – Dave, Andy, Doug, Vicki, Adam, and others! • Purvis Brothers- Phillips 66 Fuel Supplier – Mark, Dayna, and Laurie. • PA Aviation Council; Deb and Mary and the many others who work behind the scenes. • Bloomsburg Mayor & Town Council – Bill, Fred, Jim, James, Bonnie, Toni, and Vince. • Bloomsburg Flying Club – AKA – Parlor City Flying Club. • Bloom Flyers – All ! • Bloomsburg University – President Hannah, Dan Knorr, Dr. Ken Dunlap. • Columbia Montour Visitor Center – Otto, Linda, Jenn, Donna. • Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce – Fred, Matt. • CFII Instructors based at N13: Rob Staib, Phil Polstra, and Dick Sharrow. • Columbia Aircraft Services Inc. Certified FAA, A & P, Shop based on our field. • Bloomsburg: Fire Department, Public Works, and Police Department. • Pennsylvania State Police o And the many organizations who participated in National Night Out. • Geisinger Life Flight and Ground Units. • Guest Speakers; Al Hubler, Paul Schuch, Jess Robinson, ATC Controller’s Dan & Paul. • American Red Cross – we exceeded our quota for the blood drive at N13 this year! • Boy Scouts of America – Paul K., Russ, George, Dawn,– and many more! o And the many organizations who participated in Community Day • STEM Program – Dr. Kim Bolig & Dianne Caspersen. • Press Enterprise – Keith D., Julye W, Jimmy M. Thank you for helping to get the word out! • Our transient pilots – hope to see you in 2019! • Our volunteers, community, and neighboring airports – thank you for your support! • Special thanks to the co-editor of our newsletter Dave Ruckle.
It is truly a cumulative effort of the many people affiliated with the organizations referenced above who have stepped up and donated their time, talent, or expertise. It is a privilege to work with each and every one of you as we strive to make N13 the best that it can be! Thank you! Sincerest thanks to our service men and women here and abroad! Please remember to thank them! 2 Bloomsburg Municipal Airport NEWSLETTER December 2018
Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season! – Respectfully Submitted: BJ 3 Bloomsburg Municipal Airport NEWSLETTER December 2018
Accomplishments: Aviation Explorer Post lands at N13! – N13 has partnered with Boy Scouts of America, and you don’t have to be a Scout to Join! Explorer Post Open House 17 January, 5:00 PM – Conference Room, Airport Terminal Building, Bloomsburg Airport. Registration will take place during the open house. Must be between the ages of 14 and 21. Class size is limited to 25. Please join us to learn about the Aviation Explorer Post.
Bloomsburg Flying Club adds another new member!
-Welcome Boyd! Bloomsburg Flying Club Memberships available! www.flybloomsburg.com Contact: [email protected]
Bring a friend who is interested in joining the club!
Next Meeting: Sunday 16 December 6:30 PM – N13 Conference Room
Flight Instructors:
▪ Phil Polstra – CFII (Parlor City Flying Club Member / Bloomsburg Flying Club) [email protected] (Independent) 563-552-7670 ▪ Rob Staib – CFII (Independent) [email protected] 570-850-5274 ▪ Hans Lawrence – CFII / MEI / RI (Independent) [email protected] 570-898-8868 ▪ Eric Cipcic, CFI (Independent)
▪ Kody Eyer, CFI (Independent) [email protected] 570-854-5325
N13 Fuel Prices: Currently $4.85/ Gallon, subject to change.
Hangar News N13: All hangars are full. – If you wish to be placed on the waiting list, contact 4 Bloomsburg Municipal Airport NEWSLETTER December 2018
On the Horizon / Save the Date(s): FLY IN Breakfast: 8:00 AM FLY IN LUNCH: 12:30 pm Where: N13 - Bloomsburg Airport What: FAA Seminar When: 15 December 11:00 AM Presenter(S): John Sibole, Angel Flight East, PALS, Lighthawk, Pilots N Paws, Veterans Airlift Command, White Feather Flights. 12:30 PM - Lunch– Chile Cook-Off, Hot Dogs / Home-made Corn Bread! TITLE: Giving Back In Aviation We aviators, who enjoy the wonders of human flight, comprise a small percentage of the population. We are uniquely placed to introduce others to the joys of flying and to provide transportation services that only aircraft can perform. This seminar will discuss how we can fly legally and safely for charitable, non-profit, and community events— as well as for "public benefit" flying organizations. Representatives from those organizations also will give brief presentations on the work that they do. Join us at this WINGS-credit event and learn how to give back in aviation—legally and safely! https://www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/event_details.aspx?eid=87537&caller=/SPANS/events/EventList.aspx
Brewer'sWeekend-InnatTurkeyHill
Fly IN to N13. Airport Coordinator will transport you the short 3 miles to the Brewer's Weekend Experience at the Turkey Hill Brewing Company. Two-night beer-centric hands-on experience complete with tastings, pairings, and working with the Head Brew Master. Truly a unique experience! See brochure attached or open the link. First weekend available 7 and 8 Dec. Visit: www.innatturkeyhill.com Open the link below for dates and details! On Left Photo of Brewery and Restaurant!
https://bloomsburgpa.org/wp-content/uploads/BrewersWeekend-InnatTurkeyHill.pdf
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An Unforgettable Year at the Bloomsburg Airport By: Dave Ruckle
It’s hard to believe another year has passed so quickly. Where did 2018 go? Perhaps the old saying, “Time flies when you’re having fun,” (no matter what you’re flying) is so true, especially when you’re hanging out at the Bloomsburg Airport. If you missed some or any of the activities at N13, go to www.bloomsburgairport.org and click on “About Us”. There you can read each month’s edition of the airport newsletter and catch up on the whole years’ worth of events, activities, and feature stories that made 2018 so memorable at the Bloomsburg airport. It’s a great website to bookmark in your computer. For example, check out the pictorial stories like the Chamber of Commerce After Hours event hosted by the Bloomsburg Airport in April, or June’s pictorial story about Bloom Flyers Breakfast, Pig Roast and FAA Safety Seminar and the 27th Annual Dream Machine Car Show. Speaking of cars, the Bloomsburg Airport acquired its first courtesy car this year due to the generosity of Dan Broadt and the Bloom Flyers. And, for two years in a row, N13 has been the host for the Columbia Montour Council Community Day which is co-sponsored by Boy Scouts of America. This year we also had the distinct privilege of hosting National Night Out for the first time, and we look forward to hosting it in the coming years. Proof that a picture is worth a thousand words, Elise Hughes (on left), the official (volunteer) airport photographer, does an amazing job capturing stories like these through the lens of a camera. Check them out! Each month’s edition also reports on numerous other events, too. Educational, inspirational, and fun activities like FAA Safety Seminars, STEM programs, private pilot ground school courses, pilot accomplishments, Colonel Stahl’s Annual Breakfast & Poker Run and numerous Fly-ins & Fly-outs. Even a Chili Cook off!
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In fact, here’s a list of the FAAST Safety Seminars and other events held at the Bloomsburg Airport in 2018. January: Workshop entitled “Electronics in the Cockpit.”
(Left) Corporate Pilot, Bob Frederick gives presentation on Electronics in the cockpit while below pilots look on.
March: FAA Safety Seminar/ “Spatial disorientation”
Colonel
Stahl’s Fly in Breakfast and Poker Run
Col. Stahl above checking in the poker players while chefs Dave, and Ty, on right flip the flap jacks 7 Bloomsburg Municipal Airport NEWSLETTER December 2018
April: N13 Hosts Business After Hours
Above: (Lft to Rt.) Mayor Bill Kreisher, Lauren Martz - Above: Fred Gaffney, President Town Mgr., Dan Knorr, Bloomsburg University Columbia Montour Chamber Dir. Of External and Governmental Relations
Girl Scout International STEM (L) Jessica Robinson, accomplished Corporate Pilot, A & P Mechanic, Certificed Flight Instructor, wife, and mother shared her aviation journey with the young women who attended the GI -STEM program sponsored by Bloomsburg University and Dr. Kim Bolig. Her journey is an inspiration to young women who may not have known the many options for women in aviation. Jessica, we thank you for sharing your story. Thank you, Jessica! Jessica shows the girls the helicopter
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May: FAA Safety Seminar/ “UAS” Workshop entitled “So you want to be a Drone Pilot?” For more information: www.drone-training.org
Above: Professor Paul Schuch facilitates drone seminar. Left Courtesy Car officially arrives! Thank you, Dan and Bloom Flyers!
May: Fly In Breakfast, Flea Market, and Pig Roast and Sponsored by Bloom Flyers. Thank you!
Above: Stanley-Ty’s father – Thank you!
FAA-Safety Seminar: ABC’s of ATC On right – Air Traffic Controller Al Hubler chatting with Chris M. Thank you, Chris for the use of your hangar for the seminar. Thank you, Al for the wonderful presentation attended by 27 pilots on a really inclement weather day. A success despite the weather!
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June: Dream Machine Car Show
For More Information please contact: www.thedmmc.org
FAASTeam Safety Seminars: Nine FAA seminars were hosted at N13 this year for Wing’s Credit. Thank you, John Sibole!
March Barany Chair – Spatial Disorientation April UAS – Paul Schuch, Presenter May ABC’s of ATC – Al Hubler Presenter June “Survival – Staying Alive” July: “All about ADSB” August: “Helicopter Safety” October: “Surviving Winter Flying October: “Pilot/Controller Forum-Dan & Paul Dec: “Giving Back In Aviation / Public Benefit Flying Organizations Fly-In Breakfast and Annual Chili Cook-Off!
Above and Left, FSDO Program Manager John Sibole. John also participated in our STEM program outreach education this year.
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Outreach Education:
N13 participated in 4 STEM Programs this year. April: Girl Scouts International (GI) STEM at Bloomsburg University Presenters: Jessica Robinson – Women in Aviation Careers John Sibole, Scientific Method Using the Barany Chair: Is there a relationship between he visual system and the vestibular system? June: Two seminars were held for 20 and 30 students respectively.
Above: – Ron teaching students about the Gyro-Copter. Directly Above: Chris with his RV- 8. Chris had students plotting a course in his RV-8. Left – Denny talking with the students about the engine on his GP-4. Thank you to Ron, Chris, Denny, John K. John S., Phil, and many other pilots who donated their time and talent to share their aircraft with the students up close! 11 Bloomsburg Municipal Airport NEWSLETTER December 2018
July STEM Teachers Conference: Aviation is a great tool for applied Math and Science!
On Right – Veteran STEM teacher Dianne C. teaches STEM teachers about activities teachers can use in their classroom to facilitate using science and math in an applied way. Thank you, Dianne, and husband Lars, below in bright blue shirt who took teachers for a flight.
August: National Night Out – Thank you, Bloomsburg Police Dept. and our Volunteer Fire Co.!
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September: Fly-in Breakfast and Lunch and MOVIE NIGHT AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL Columbia Montour Council Community Day -Co-sponsored with N13. • Scouts Earn Merit Badges o Aviation Merit Badge o Traffic Safety Merit Badge o Fingerprinting Merit Badge o Reptiles and Amphibians
Above: Traffic Safety Team-Thank you Chevy Cadillac for the cars.
Left: Scoutmaster and Bloomsburg Flying Club President, Russ Devore working with Scouts on their Aviation Merit Badge.
Gene far left and Dianne, both volunteers who taught part of the aviation merit badge requirements to the Scouts.
Thank you!
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Left: Cameron from CDE Exotics teaches Scouts about Reptiles, Amphibians and especially how to recognize poisonous snakes. Below: Scouts earning their Fingerprinting merit badge, course facilitate by officers from the Sheriff’s Dept. and Police Department.
Left: Rain gutter Regatta –even fun for the little ones.! Left: TJ with “Jersey” certified therapy dog. Below, Dave, Launching Drone
Above: Scouts opening Flag Ceremony- Left: State Police Helicopter. Thank you – PSP! The children always enjoy the tours of the helicopter and love talking with the pilots.
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Movie Night at N13 –
Above is what it is all about – Children having fun while they are learning about aviation!
October: The Children’s Museum tour Columbia Aircraft Services Inc. – Karl, Tour Guide.
Left: Karl, Columbia Aircraft A & P Mechanic gave the tour of the facility for the Children and their parents from the Children’s Museum. BJ refers to Karl as the “engine whisperer.”
Thank you, Karl, for your time and talent!
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15 December: FAA Safety Seminar/ “Giving Back in Aviation” along with a Fly in Breakfast and 2nd Annual Chili Cook-off
In addition, each month’s edition of the airport newsletter included a feature story such as January’s “Dare to Compare”, a story about Paraglider pilot John Lewallen
and March’s “Every Airport needs a Karl.” (Karl Below Left) Take a look at “Safer Skies through Education”, a story about the career of FAAST Team Program Manager, John Sibole on right, who has conducted numerous safety seminars throughout the year at N13. By all means a definite must read is “My Love Affair” by John Yohey in the October newsletter
John on left in Long EZ with long time flight instructor Dick Sharrow. 16 Bloomsburg Municipal Airport NEWSLETTER December 2018 and “You can’t keep this a Secret” the November feature about Columbia Aircraft Services. Please read the November issue to learn more about this amazing team!
If you enjoy quizzes, take a look at May’s edition and test your knowledge about movies with aviation themes and June’s quiz, “Just Plain Nicknames” or September’s brain teaser, “Flying with the Alphabet.” Other newsletter features include “On the Horizon” and “Coming Events” listing upcoming events and activities, a great way to stay on top of what’s happening at N13. “Accomplishments” highlights individual’s achievements at the airport and then there’s “Monthly Quotes” and “Recommended Reading.” Starting in next month’s edition and continuing throughout the coming year, look for a new column entitled, “Destinations.” Like the newsletter banner says, “N13 – Not just an airport…A Destination where adventures begin.” If you would like to automatically receive the monthly newsletter via email, contact Bloomsburg Airport Coordinator, BJ Teichman at [email protected] or call her at 570- 317-1966. Is there an event or activity at another airport that you would like to announce in the Bloomsburg newsletter? Simply contact BJ. 17 Bloomsburg Municipal Airport NEWSLETTER December 2018
And, if you would like to share an aviation related story in the newsletter, please contact BJ or Dave Ruckle at [email protected] or 570-490-1709. It can be long, short or anywhere in between; hand written or emailed. Simply send it to either BJ or Dave. Firsthand, personal, humorous or serious “This happened to me” or “I’ll never do that again” stories or other learning experiences make very interesting reading like August’s feature, “Thank goodness for Seat Belts.” With new and repeat events and activities already on the 2019 calendar, there’s no better way to stay in touch than with the airport newsletter. Hope to see you there, enjoying all N13 has to offer in 2019. Best Wishes for a Safe…Healthy…Happy New Year ! ! ! “The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re a pilot” Quote by Michael Altahuler
This month in Aviation History….
December 14, 1986….Burt Rutan’s “Voyager” takes off for the first un-refueled flight around the world. The record flight covered 26,366 miles and took just over 9 days to complete.
December 15, 2005….The Lockheed Martin F-22 “Raptor” entered service after 15 years of testing (including the YF-22A version).
December 16, 1979….A British Airways “Concorde” lands in London after flying from New York in 2 hours 58 minutes at an average speed of 1,172 mph.
December 17, 2003….Burt Rutan’s “SpaceShipOne” becomes the first privately designed and manufactured manned aircraft to exceed the speed of sound.
December 22, 1964….First Flight of the Lockheed SR-71 “Blackbird.”
Burt Rutan
Elbert Leander “Burt” Rutan (born June 17, 1943) a former United States Air Force test pilot, aerospace engineer and entrepreneur is the most innovative and productive aircraft designer of all time. He is 18 Bloomsburg Municipal Airport NEWSLETTER December 2018 noted for his originality in designing light, strong, unusual looking, energy efficient aircraft, including the Rutan VariViggen, Rutan VariEze, Rutan Long-EZ, Rutan Model 77 Solitaire, the ARES/Mudfighter, Model 72 Grizzly, Lotus Microlight, Rutan Model 35/Ames AD-1, Rutan Boomerang, Rutan Quickie, Pond Racer, Beechcraft Starship, Model 281 Proteus, Rutan Voyager, Virgin Atlantic Global Flyer, Visionair Vantage, The Williams V-Jet II and the Adam M-309 CarbonAero. Rutan’s spacecraft designs also include: SpaceShipOne, SpaceShipTwo and White Knight Two. With his VariEze and Long-EZ designs, Rutan is responsible for helping popularize both the canard configuration and the use of moldless composite construction in the homebuilt aircraft industry. Famous Rutan quotes:
“It’s not good enough for us to have generations of kids that look forward to a better version of a cell phone with a video in it. They need to look forward to exploration.”
“With any luck, by the time NASA’s space probe hits Pluto, you’ll be booking a space flight with a privately-run suborbital airline.”
“Testing leads to failure, and failure leads to understanding.”
Popular Books about Burt Rutan
“Burt Rutan: Aircraft Designer” by Kris Hirschmann.
“Burt Rutan: Aeronautical and Space Legend” by Daniel Alef.
“Burt Rutan’s Race to Space: The Magician of Mojave and his Flying Innovations” by Dan Lineham.
“Burt Rutan: Reinventing the Airplane” by Vera Foster Rollo, PH.D.
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FOR SALE: A beautiful white with red and blue trimmed 1980 Classic F33A Beech Bonanza, Serial No. CE-913.
Aircraft features include: Engine model 10520BB15B, a 285 h.p. Continental rebuilt and zero timed by Teledyne in February 1999. There are now 998 hours on this engine and prop. TTAF is 2840 hours. N42JV was just annualled in March 2018. The next static test is due by 11/30/18. The plane is ADSB In & Out compliant with the installation of a Garmin 750 and Garmin GDL 88. Additional upgrades include: • 2018 New Battery • 2018 (March) Oil and Filter Changed/Spark Plugs Cleaned and Rotated • 2017 Magnetos Overhauled • 2016 New Tires • 2012 Door steward (pneumatic closer) • 2011 Gami Fuel Injectors • 2011 JPI 700 Fuel Flow Gauge • 2010 New leather upholstery • 2010 New Windshield • 2007 Painted
This plane is also equipped with the following:
Dual Yokes and brakes Auto Pilot w/altitude hold: King KAP 150 24-volt electric system Electric trim Collins marker/auto panel Collins NAV/Com 2 Collins transponder Collins DME OAT gauge Rosen sun visors New Bruce cover 4 Place Intercom system 4 Place Oxygen system Complete logs Tow bar
Always hangared Appraised Value: $159,000.
Priced at: $154,900.
If you, or someone you know is interested, please contact me at: 570-490-1709 or [email protected] 20 Bloomsburg Municipal Airport NEWSLETTER December 2018
1980 Beech Bonanza F33A Excellent Condition
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Community
2018 – Event Summary: Welcome
Safety Community National Night Out – Sponsored by Bloom Police Dept. Seminars Welcome Gray background indicates completed events. Presenter/ Month Event Special Event Time Sponsor 3-Mar Col. Stahl's Breakfast Poker Run / Fly IN Breakfast 8:00 - Noon Bloom Flyers 15-Mar FAA Safety Seminar Barany Chair 6:00 PM John Sibole 11-Apr FAA Safety Seminar UAS 6:00 PM H. Paul Shuch 7:00 - 12-May Flea Market & Breakfast 11:00 Bloom Flyers 11:00 - 12-May Flea Market & Pig Roast 3:00 Bloom Flyers 19-May Quiet Birds Private Event all day QB 2-Jun FAA Safety Seminar Survival Stayin' Alive 11:00 John Sibole 10:00- 7-Jun 20 STEM Students Conference Rm & Hangars 11:30 BJ 29-Jun 30 STEM Students Conference Rm & Hangars TBA BJ Dream 10-Jun Dream Machine Car Show 8:00-3:00 Machine 19-Jul 25 STEM Teachers Conference Rm & Hangars TBA BJ 14-Jul FAA Safety Seminar ADSB 11:00 John Sibole 7-Aug National Night Out Bloomsburg Police Dept. 6:00 - 8:00 Bloom PD 25-Aug FAA Safety Seminar Helicopter Safety 11:00 John Sibole 15-Sept. Fly In Breakfast Community WELCOME! 8:00 Bloom Flyers 15-Sept. Fly In Lunch Community WELCOME! Noon Bloom Flyers Scouts Earn Merit Badges 10:00 - 15-Sept. Community Days Community WELCOME! 3:00 Boy Scouts Movie in the Hangar 15-Sept. with Ice Cream Social Aviation Movie for all Youth 4:00 PM Bloom Flyers 13-Oct FAA Safety Seminar Surviving Winter Flying 11:00 John Sibole John Sibole Dan 16-Oct FAA Safety Seminar Pilot/Controller Forum 6:30 PM Campanella 20-Oct Children's Museum Tour of Columbia Aircraft Svcs. 9:00 AM Karl George FAA Seminar- J. Giving Back in Aviation – Public 11:00 – 13-Nov Sibole & More Benefit Flying Organizations 12:00 Multiple
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Bloomsburg Flying Club Members who earned their Private Pilot or Commercial Certificate this year: Left: John – Private Pilot Below: Josh on Far Right – Privat Pilot
Above: Matt -Private Pilot Above Right: Dan, Josh’s father, earned his Commercial Rating. Congratulations!
Thank you, Cynthia and Lloyd for sharing your cross country in your Super Decathalon from N13 to Santa Maria, California. Check out their full story in the May 2018 Newsletter Edition!