An Evening
Flight at Skyhaven in August 8-16-19:
Runway 15 is pretty much hidden from the traffic passing by. But if you
could walk around the corner here is what you would see. How about some
Cessna Skyhawk's, the Cessna for skydivers from New England Skydive, an
ultra-lite, a Cessna 152 and more...
....
TFR
OVER MANCHESTER, NH ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 20198-13-19:
A NOTAM has been
published that will affect flight in the area during President Trump's
planned visit
..
TFR
PoP's up on the same day of the TFR: 8-13-19:
According to AOPA the TFR's are going up and down as the president goes
back and forth. I wonder how many incursions we'll get this time? Looks
like grandpa is giving the F16 fighter pilot the thumbs up! I'm pretty
sure it's his thumb. Hey gramps, what's it like to fly in formation with
an F16 in a Skyhawk? more... "The current
Bedminster TFR is expected to be cancelled with the departure of the President
on August 13, 2019 and will be replaced with this Bedminster TFR upon his
return for the remainder of the visit. "
...
TFR's
Changing FOR BEDMINSTER 8-12-19:
NOTAMs have been published that will affect flight in the area during President
Trump's planned visit. The current Bedminster TFR is expected to be cancelled
with the departure of the President on August 13, 2019 and will be replaced
with this Bedminster TFR upon his return for the remainder of the visit.
Expect additional TFRs in the next few days.
..
EAA
225 August 2019 Newsletter
8-11-19: Excerpt from the
newsletter: "From the Presidents Hangar: (From at text on Aug. 8) Pres.
Todd Scruton is on night shift’s at Pease and says there’s a good chance
he won’t make the meeting.
In lieu of something from Todd, since he’s quite busy bringing in the new
tanker and getting the crews acclimated to them. I’m asking any members
who attended Oshkosh 2019 if you wouldn’t mind taking us along with your
journey at this month’s meeting?"
First
KC-46A Arrives at Pease: 8-9-19:
According to Foster's Democrat the first KC-46A arrived at Pease to fanfare
of dignitaries and rock-n-roll songs. The Air Guard has come a long way
since the C-97.
...
LENGTHY
TFR SET FOR BEDMINSTER NORAD:
F-16s intercept 2 planes that violated NJ no-fly zones8-9-19:
A temporary flight restriction will be in effect Aug. 9 to 18 in the Bedminster
and Morristown area of New Jersey, where President Donald Trump owns a
golf resort, a week after several TFR incursions in the same airspace
scrambled interceptors and attracted news media attention. According
to local news reports, North American Aerospace Defense Command aircraft
intercepted two single-engine airplanes for violating Bedminster airspace
under an active TFR the evening of Aug. 2. A third aircraft was chased
out on Aug. 3. NORAD
officials say the two incidents occurred at 7:30 and 8 p.m. where the pilots
of single-engine civilian aircrafts were not communicating with air traffic
controllers. Some articles have described tfr's as an encroachment
of the airspace and others view them as important safety features.......
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More
TFR's! 8-8-19:
TFRs OVER
MORRISTOWN/BEDMINSTER, NJ BEGINNING FRIDAY,
AUGUST 9, 2019 TFR OVER SOUTHAMPTON,
NY ON FRIDAY, AUGUST
9, 2019
...
Franky
Zapata Rides Again 8-5-19:
Franky Zapata is in the news again
with his jet power hover board. According to recent articles he just recently
crossed the English channel from France to England with
one refueling stop at the halfway point. We did an article about him last
year (click here) with some information
about his jet pack. His most recent jetpact platform looks like he might
of added another jet engine. Back then I speculated the legitimacy of the
videos but he's been appearing at events all over France and some in the
U.S. According
to Techspot, "After failing on his first attempt, the French inventor
of the Flyboard Air jet-powered hoverboard has achieved his dream of crossing
the English Channel on his device."
Another
NY TFR! 8-1-19:
VIP TFR OVER MORRISTOWN/BEDMINSTER, NJ BEGINNING FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 2019
NOTAMs have been
published that will affect flight in the area during President Trump's
planned visit.
...
Another
Asteroid Coming To Earth in 2029 7-31-19:
So the asteroid that just past by in July did so unnoticed until it got
here. However, astronomers have been tracking another asteroid that's three
time bigger than the recent one and is predicted to pass by at around 19,000
miles. It was discovered in 2004 and the astronomers are pretty comfortable
it won't hit us, but it will be another close encounter. By the way, our
communications satellites have geostationary orbits at around 22,000 miles.
Currently the path or the 2029 asteroid called Apophis is not expected
to take out any satellites unless something disturbs the asteroid's orbit
sometime between now and Friday, April 13, 2029... hope you're not superstitious.
Asteroid
Near Miss! 7-30-19:
An asteroid snuck by us recently apparently undetected until
it went by us. What's alarming
is that it came very close to Earth. Relatively speaking, anything that
passes by that's closer to Earth than the Moon especially when it's only
25,000 miles is considered close. The picture to the left was taken from
a NASA spacecraft named MESSENGER back in 2005 on its way to Mercury at
a distance of 65,000 miles. The asteroid was around 400 feet across and
if it hit the earth it could destroy a whole city. The astronomers called
it a "city killer." In 2003 an asteroid blew up
over Russia and damaged roofs with an intense shock wave and a light show
in the sky that caused the local people to wonder if they were under attack.
That asteroid was only 65 feet across. The last time an asteroid hit the
earth the size of the one that just flew by was not that long ago. How
about in 1908. That asteroid flattened 770 square miles of forest in Siberia.
The pentagon drawn over Boston to the right is about 770 square miles...
ouch!
Celebrating
the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11: 7-27-19: This article
from an engineering publication called "Tech Briefs" focusses on the space
trip to Mars. Yes, they are going to the moon first but the main goal is
Mars. "For the first time in a generation, NASA is building a human
spacecraft for deep-space missions that will usher in a new era of space
exploration. A series of increasingly challenging missions awaits, and
this new spacecraft will take astronauts farther than they’ve gone before,
including to the Moon and Mars. The Orion spacecraft is designed to meet
the evolving needs of NASA’s deep space exploration program for decades
to come. It will be the safest, most advanced spacecraft ever built, and
will be flexible and capable enough to travel to a variety of destinations."
AOPA'S
2020 VAN'S AIRCRAFT RV–10 SWEEPSTAKES UNDERWAY7-20-19:
The AOPA give-away aircraft will not be a Stationair. Instead, it will
be a Vans RV-10. Interesting history about the plane that comes from Saskatchewan
Canada just above North Dakota. I talked to someone from North Dakota a
while ago and he called New Englanders a bunch of sissies when he hears
people complain about the 30 F winter. He says, heck, a typical day in
N.D. is -35 F as in minus 35 degrees F. The RV-10 has impressive specs
and cruises around 200mph. as you can see from the chips in the paint (where
gravel hit the leading edges), the airplane hasn’t been babied. "I learned
to fly in it, and so did my partner, so it’s done more than its share of
takeoffs and landings—and not all of them were things of beauty, if you
know what I mean.”
Another
NY TFR! 7-18-19:
VIP TFR OVER MORRISTOWN/BEDMINSTER, NJ BEGINNING FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2019
NOTAMs have been published that will affect flight in the area during President
Trump's planned visit.
....
AOPA
Super Cub Winner is... 7-15-19:
AOPA has awarded this years win-a-plane contest to an 80 year old student
pilot. Oh well... maybe next year they'll do a make-over on a Cessna Stationair.
They did a Skylane not to long ago but I don't remember them doing a Stationair.
Scrum
for Hardware and Systems Development 7-14-19: An article
showed up recently about a design methodology called SCRUM. I looked all
over but there was no definition of the acronym. Come to find out, it's
not an acronym at all. The gurus who invented the SCRUM method borrowed
the word from rugby. Another thing that caught my attention was the comparison
of the Swedish fighter to the F-35. "Saab Aerospace used the Scrum method
to design the JAS 39 Gripen E, the Swedish strike fighter. This jet plane
is faster than the Lockheed-Martin F-35 Lightning, and has similar
combat range, but is not stealthy. Its initial cost is about half
that of the F-35 and its operating costs are about 25% of the F-35’s.
These cost benefits are attributed in part to the use of the Scrum."
EAA
225 July 2019 Newsletter
7-06-19: Hey All,
Here we are in July!
Those warm days we wished for a few months ago are finally here. I’ve just
returned from a weeks’ vacation camping in upstate NY. It was a great week
with only a few short rainstorms passing through. As most of you know this
is also the moth of AirVenture starting the 22nd and going through the
28th. I already know of a few of you going, enjoy and bring home some good
intel.
EAA AirVenture
2019 7-06-19:
Looks like Oshkosh keeps getting bigger and better.
..
NY
TFR's Are Back again! 7-03-19:
VIP TFR OVER MORRISTOWN/BEDMINSTER, NJ BEGINNING FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2019 NOTAMs
have been published that will affect flight in the area during President
Trump's planned visit.
..cc
AOPA
or GFA? 6-30-19:
Looking for a quick look at the weather? I use the GFA from NOAA and of
course AOPA. I haven't made up my mind to use just one of them. Each one
has features that are different than the other that are very usefull. The
one I like the best is the "CIG/VIZ" on GFA. You get a clear uncluttered
picture of what's going on. And... the GFA is interactive. You can
click on the dots and get the metar.
..ccc
Apollo
11 Moon Landing 50 Years Later 6-23-19:
Exactly 50 years
ago on July 20, the world heard these famous words as Neil Armstrong
lowered onto the surface of the Moon: “That's one small step for (a) man,
one giant leap for mankind.” The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in
honoring this unprecedented moment not only experienced by Neil Armstrong
and Buzz Aldrin, but the entire world. Throughout the day at the visitor
complex, all guests can relive this incredible moment with daily admission
or through an exclusive opportunity available with an event ticket purchased
in addition to daily admission. more...
.cc
Wings
& Wheels at Skyhaven Airport 6-20-19:Another
great event at Skyhaven is the Wings & Wheels. I've talked to many
people that say they come every year and their kids love it. Combined with
the EAA Young Eagles program you can fly for free with local pilots that
donate their time and aircraft to help spread the word and fun of flying.
How often do you get a chance to climb inside a fire engine? Below is a
Youtube walkthrough of the 2019 Wings & Wheels. Be sure to visit the
Skyhaven YouTube to see other videos. Click
here to see 2018 Wings & Wheels. Click
here to see 2016 W&W
..
EAA
225 June 2019 Newsletter
6-11-19: Hey all, What a great Young Eagles Rally we had during the 2019
Wings and Wheels event! I won't make you wait, an incredible 80 kids were
flown, many for the first time and some that just had to come back for
more. My own daughter Said took her “first ride I remember” flight and
after much fear and trepidation she came back with the biggest grin I've
seen yet. Our own Vice President Ricciotti helped her with her fears as
did Pat Jackson who told Sadie to seize the opportunity, for which, she
did!
CAP Visits
Skyhaven Airport: 6-9-19:
On Saturday May 25 the Civil Air Patrol was at Skyhaven conducting training
exercise for CAP cadets. On occasion
you can seen their aircraft on the ramp for training activities and also
when they are assigned various missions. This day was unique where they
had several aircraft from various units all meeting at Skyhaven for this
event.
4TH ANNUAL
FLY-IN Mount Washington Regional Airport 5-30-19:
(KHIE) is having its 4th Annual Fly-In on Saturday, June 29, 2019. This
year’s event promises to be bigger and more exciting than ever with the
first Airshow in New Hampshire’s North Country in over 30 years. Opening
with a patriotic flag jump, the airshow will feature aerobatic performances
by Scott Francis and Jason Flood, as well as a pilot skills competition
open to all. In what must be a first for a fly-In, presenting sponsor Conway
Scenic Railroad will bring its steam locomotive, the Canadian National
Railway #7470 to the airport and offer a brief excursion. There will be
biplane and helicopter rides, ATV fun rides, static aircraft displays,
railway speeders, an antique tractor show, a classic car cruise-in and
more.. click here
for
more information
..
EAA
Young Eagles Day 5-22-19:
Hello
Everyone, EAA launched a new Young Eagles website about a year ago.
Initially it was a trial version, but today it is refined and works pretty
good. I ask you all to check it out and if you participate in the
EAA Young Eagles program,
please register. It keeps track of your involvement and that of the
chapter. It will also keep you up-to-date on various EAA Young Eagle
events in your area, especially if you want to help out as a pilot or ground
volunteer. Please visit online at: Youngeaglesday.org
and
click on “Home Page” on the upper right of that page to start the process.
When the next page opens, then find “Sign Up” on the upper right.
Fill out the necessary information and check the box near the bottom and
click submit. If you wish to help at any Young Eagle events, you
can click on the event and volunteer. The system will send you an
email about 3 days before as a reminder and you have the option to accept
or cancel. By registering, it will help the chapter get a head count of
those who will volunteer, and approximate attendance of young eagles and
has the capacity to print forms and certificates. If you have any questions,
please contact me. Thank you in advance. Regards, Gerry
In lieu of something from Todd, since he’s quite busy bringing in the new
tanker and getting the crews acclimated to them. I’m asking any members
who attended Oshkosh 2019 if you wouldn’t mind taking us along with your
journey at this month’s meeting?"
until
it went by us. What's alarming
is that it came very close to Earth. Relatively speaking, anything that
passes by that's closer to Earth than the Moon especially when it's only
25,000 miles is considered close. The picture to the left was taken from
a NASA spacecraft named MESSENGER back in 2005 on its way to Mercury at
a distance of 65,000 miles. The asteroid was around 400 feet across and
if it hit the earth it could destroy a whole city. The astronomers called
it a "city killer." In 2003 an asteroid blew 
up
over Russia and damaged roofs with an intense shock wave and a light show
in the sky that caused the local people to wonder if they were under attack.
That asteroid was only 65 feet across. The last time an asteroid hit the
earth the size of the one that just flew by was not that long ago. How
about in 1908. That asteroid flattened 770 square miles of forest in Siberia.
The pentagon drawn over Boston to the right is about 770 square miles...
ouch!
7-20-19:
The AOPA give-away aircraft will not be a Stationair. Instead, it will
be a Vans RV-10. Interesting history about the plane that comes from Saskatchewan
Canada just above North Dakota. I talked to someone from North Dakota a
while ago and he called New Englanders a bunch of sissies when he hears
people complain about the 30 F winter. He says, heck, a typical day in
N.D. is -35 F as in minus 35 degrees F. The RV-10 has impressive specs
and cruises around 200mph. as you can see from the chips in the paint (where
gravel hit the leading edges), the airplane hasn’t been babied. "I learned
to fly in it, and so did my partner, so it’s done more than its share of
takeoffs and landings—and not all of them were things of beauty, if you
know what I mean.”
rmstrong
lowered onto the surface of the Moon: “That's one small step for (a) man,
one giant leap for mankind.” The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in
honoring this unprecedented moment not only experienced by Neil Armstrong
and Buzz Aldrin, but the entire world. Throughout the day at the visitor
complex, all guests can relive this incredible moment with daily admission
or through an exclusive opportunity available with an event ticket purchased
in addition to daily admission. 
