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1 Bloomsburg Municipal Airport NEWSLETTER May 2018 BJ Teichman, Airport Coordinator - TOB Dave Ruckle, Pilot [email protected] [email protected] IF you know of someone who would like to receive our monthly newsletter, please have them email me at [email protected]. I will be happy to include them. ____________________________________________________ For those of you who may have missed this last month! 2018 Accomplishments: The courtesy car has arrived! – It is a 2002, Toyota Highlander. It was donated to Bloomsburg Municipal Airport by Bloom Flyers. Additional thanks to: Bloomsburg University and Columbia Montour Visitor’s Bureau for their generous commitment to contribute toward the insurance. On behalf of the Town of Bloomsburg, and the many pilots who will use this vehicle, I would like to thank all the individuals who helped make this happen by donating, time, talent, funds, or in some other way contributed to obtaining this vital tool for N13. As many pilots know, a courtesy car is essential when landing at small airports; to obtain a nice meal, support the local economy, explore local sites, and, in many cases call on local customers. Heartfelt thanks to everyone who made this addition to our airport a reality! 2 Bloomsburg Municipal Airport NEWSLETTER May 2018 Bloomsburg Flying Club Memberships available www.flybloomsburg.com Contact: [email protected] 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) 412-496-9954 (KIPT/home base/ willing to travel to other airports) [email protected] Fuel Prices: Currently $4.50/ Gallon, subject to change. Currently accepting most major credit cards. Hangar News: All hangars are full. – If you wish to be placed on the waiting list, please contact me. [email protected] A Note of Thanks: • Jessica Robinson. – For piloting in in the R44 Helicopter to address the young women who attended the GI-STEM program at Bloomsburg Univ., and to show them the R44. • Mr. Keller – who graciously donated the helicopter and it’s time for Jessica to fly in. • John W. Sibole, Jr. –Presented the Barany chair at the GI-STEM program at Bloom U. • H. Paul Schuch – presenter of the UAS Safety Seminar. • Dave T. & Phil P.– for making the club plane available for Business After Hours. • Ron A. - for making the Gyro-copter available for Business After Hrs. • To our many Guests who visited us during Business After Hours. Thank you for attending! • The many people who worked behind the scenes to make it all happen: Bobbi, Elise, Brenda, Lauren, and many more!!! 3 Bloomsburg Municipal Airport NEWSLETTER May 2018 On the Horizon / Save the Date: When: Sat. – 5 May Where: Sunbury Airport on the island! – 71 N Time: 11:00 – 2:00 PM What: Luncheon sponsored by EAA Chapter 769 – Great food – fun and conversation! ***************************************************************************** FAA Seminar for Wings Credit: Presenter by Al Hubler. What: “A” “B” “C’s” of A T C Highly experienced, retired Air Traffic Controller (and ATP) will tell us about how things work on the other end of the comm radio. You won't want to miss this opportunity to learn about the system that is so important to safe flying! When: 12 May, 2018 Where: Bloomsburg Municipal N13 – Time: 11:00 – 12:00 noon To Register please click on the link below: https://www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/event_details.aspx?eid=82794&caller=/SPANS/events/EventList.aspx ?zip=17815&rad=10 Same Day: 12 May, 2018 What: Fly In / Drive In / Walk In Breakfast 8:00 – 11:00 What: Fly In /Drive In / Pig Roast 11:00- 4:00 Fund Raiser Breakfast and Pig Roast sponsored by Bloom Flyers ****************************************************************************** What: Dream Machine Car Show When: 10 June, 2018 Where: Bloomsburg Municipal N13 – Time: 8:30 – 3:30 For More Information please contact: www.thedmmc.org PLEASE POST- pgs. 3 and 4 upcoming events. 4 Bloomsburg Municipal Airport NEWSLETTER May 2018 Bloomsburg Municipal Airport N13 TRI FECTA: Breakfast / Safety Seminar / Pig Roast Sponsored by: Bloomsburg Municipal Airport and Bloom Flyers Fly – In _ Drive-In_ Walk-In_ When: Saturday: 12 May Breakfast: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Pig Roast: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM FAA Safety Seminar: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM Presenter: Mr. Al Hubler – Title: The “A” “B” “C”’s of ATC Highly experienced, retired Air Traffic Controller (and ATP) will tell us about how things work on the other end of the comm radio. You won't want to miss this opportunity to learn about the system that is so important to safe flying! To Register: https://www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/event_details.aspx?eid=82794&caller=/SPANS/events/EventList.aspx ?zip=17815&rad=10 Possibly some Craft Vendors too! / Join us for a fun-filled day. 5 Bloomsburg Municipal Airport NEWSLETTER May 2018 2018 – COMING EVENTS: Community Welcome Safety Community Seminars National Night Out – Sponsored by Welcome Bloom Police Dept. Gray background indicates completed events. Presenter/ Month Event Special Event Time Sponsor Poker Run / Fly IN 8:00 - Bloom 3-Mar Col. Stahl's Breakfast Breakfast Noon Flyers 15-Mar FAA Safety Seminar Barany Chair 6:00 PM John Sibole H. Paul 11-Apr FAA Safety Seminar UAS 6:00 PM Shuch Breakfast – Community 7:00 - Bloom 12-May Flea Market Welcome 11:00 Flyers Pig Roast- Community 11:00 - Bloom 12-May Flea Market Welcome 3:00 Flyers 11:00 - 12-May FAA Safety Seminar ATC - Presentation 12:00 Al Hubler 2-Jun FAA Safety Seminar Survival Stayin' Alive 11:00 John Sibole Presentation – Planes and 10:00- 7-Jun 20 STEM Students Pilots 11:30 BJ Presentation – Planes and 29-Jun 30 STEM Students Pilots TBA Diane Car Show- Community Dream 10-Jun Dream Machine Welcome 8:00-3:00 Machine Presentation Planes and 19-Jul 25 STEM Teachers Pilots TBA Diane 14-Jul FAA Safety Seminar ADSB 11:00 John Sibole 7-Aug National Night Out Bloomsburg Police Dept. 6:00 - 8:00 Bloom PD Ice Cream Social Bloom 11-Aug Movie Night Community Welcome 4:00 -8:30 Flyers Scouts Earn Merit Badges- 15-Sept. Community Days Community Welcome 8:00 - 4:00 Boy Scouts 13-Oct FAA Safety Seminar Surviving Winter Flying 11:00 John Sibole FAA Safety Seminars - Earn Wings Credits / Please Register via faasafety.gov / Seminars are advertised 2 to three weeks prior to the seminar. 6 Bloomsburg Municipal Airport NEWSLETTER May 2018 Recently Completed Events: 7 April –Girl Scouts International STEM program Sponsored by: Bloomsburg University and Dr. Kim Bolig (L) BJ greets Corporate Pilot, Jessica Robinson. (Above) John W. Sibole, Jr. arrives for seminar. Purpose: Review the Scientic Method and apply it to: Is there a relationship between the vestibular system and the visual system? Using the scientific method along with the Barany Chair, and Ms. BJ Teichman as the subject, Mr. John W. Sibole, Jr. Program Manager FSDO office Harrisburg, demonstrated the effects of spatial disorientation. (L) BJ is spun in the Barany Chair. Once vertigo was induced the mask is lifted and the students could observe the Nystagmus in Bj’s eyes caused by the disruption of the vestibular system. There were many “ahhh’s” in the crowd. 7 Bloomsburg Municipal Airport NEWSLETTER May 2018 (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. Your enthusasim is contagious (L) Jessica with her husband and two young daughters. Flying the Friendly Skies A Whole Family of Aviators! (L) Jessica flying the Robinson R44 helicopter with her father, Jim. “My parents always encouraged me” Jessica commented. My father used to always take me to air shows. 8 Bloomsburg Municipal Airport NEWSLETTER May 2018 Above (L) jet cockpit to which Jessica fondly refers to as “my office.” Featured on right and below some of Jessica’s many friends. Women in a variety of aviation careers. No pun intended, the sky is the limit. Let your dreams take flight! Or, teach people to fly, or fix planes, or serve your country. Endless opportunities! 9 Bloomsburg Municipal Airport NEWSLETTER May 2018 Above, right, and below Jessica gives the girls’ a tour of the Robinson 44. All enjoyed watching her take off – chauffering Mr. Sibole and her father back to Keller Bros. Again, Mr. Keller, Jessica, and John, and Jim we thank you! 10 Bloomsburg Municipal Airport NEWSLETTER May 2018 Recently Completed Events: 11 April –Professor H. Paul Schuch: For more information: www.drone-training.org Sincerest thanks to Paul for spending the evening wiith us! Your seminar was very informative and fostered many questions. We had a full house! 11 Bloomsburg Municipal Airport NEWSLETTER May 2018 Recently Completed Events: 18 April Business After Hours- The Bloomsburg Municipal Airport hosted its first ever Business After Hours. We thank the Chamber, specifically Fred Gaffney, Chamber President, and Matthew Beltz for giving us this opportunity to invite local Chamber members to the new Airport Terminal Building. It was a lovely evening, of good food, networking, and education. Above: (L to Rt) Bill Kreisher, Town Council, Lauren Martz, Town Mgr., Dan Knorr, Bloomsburg Univ. Above: Fred Gaffney, Pres. Columbia Montour Chamber///// Dir. Of External and Gov. Relations 12 Bloomsburg Municipal Airport NEWSLETTER May 2018 Be our guest, be our guest…… 13 Bloomsburg Municipal Airport NEWSLETTER May 2018 Below Left, the Gyro-Copter was on display, along with the Bloomsburg Flying Club’s 819CF – Skyhawk.