2017 Accomplishments

Bloomsburg Municipal Airport

NEWSLETTER: December 2017

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BJ Teichman, Airport Coordinator - TOB Dave Ruckle, Pilot [email protected] [email protected]

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Welcome back readers. As Dave and I always do, we discussed the format for our current

issue, (December) and concluded it would be nice to summarize the events in the final issue of

the first year of our newsletter endeavor. To say the least, it has been a productive, busy, but

fun-filled, and rewarding year. For those of you who are original readers we hope you enjoy the

highlights from 2017. For those of you who are new to our newsletter, if you see something you

wish to see the full story please go to:

Town of Bloomsburg website, select the “community” tab, then “select” airport. All previous

issues of the Newsletter are located on that website and identified by month.

2017 Accomplishments:

• January Bloomsburg Flying Club member soloed on 11 January!!

Right: Aaron Hartley, holds his solo T-shirt.

Below: Columbia Aircraft moves into

their newly renovated space. 😊

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• February - Captain David Craft! –DH-8 Captain!!!

o No Photo Available

WEATHERCAM: - Goes on line at N13

• Dan Broadt – Dan graciously supplied the webcam and weather station. Thank you, Dan!

o Please use the following links to access the information:

o https://www.wunderground.com/webcams/danbroadt/1/show.html?MR=1

(Weather Cam)

▪ https://www.wunderground.com/q/zmw:17815.1.99999?sp=KPABLOOM21

(Weather Station)

To use the Weathercam App on your mobile device

Please open the power point presentation below

Left double click on the icon to open the power point presentation for instructions to

upload to your mobile app.

Wunderground-4.p

ptx

https://www.wunderground.com/webcams/danbroadt/1/show.html?MR=1

https://www.wunderground.com/q/zmw:17815.1.99999?sp=KPABLOOM21

https://icons.wunderground.com/webcamramdisk/d/a/danbroadt/1/current.jpg?1494954714



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(Above) Dan Broadt with Cirrus - Thank you Dan for Providing the Webcam and the

Ground Transportation for the Fly-Ins.

2017 Accomplishments

March: We survived “Stella” snow storm.

April: Pinch Hitter Class

From Left:

CFII, Rob,

Brenda, Deb, and Vanessa.



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2017 Accomplishments

• May – Chris Howell earns his Private Pilot Certificate

(L) Mr. Craig Hornberger, instructor pilot, (Rt.) Chris Howell. Well done!

• May – Peyton earns her “Good Citizenship Award” Official Airport Greeter

• June-

• Emergency Response Plan Completed

• Thank you to our Safety Committee members and First Responders who made it happen!

• On left: Rich shows Chief Rupp unique features of his experimental aircraft.



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June: Emergency Response Plan: First Responders Visit N13



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August: Joshua Broadt, Solos

Joshua below (L), with CFII Rob (Rt.) completes his first solo flight ( 7 total ) a solo record we think.

T-Shirt endorsed by Rob on the tail of the Skyhawk owned by Bloomsburg Flying Club.

WELL DONE!


August: Off to College!

Brian (Rt.) with

daughter, Hannah (L)

– off to Michigan to

attend first year of

college 😊

Good luck and best

wishes from your

airport family at

N13!



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August 6 – Ms. Peyton passes her Therapy Dog Test.

On Sunday, 6 August, Peyton successfully completed her requirements to become certified as

and International Therapy Dog. It was a long day. She is seen resting here in the office with her

new official Bandana which reads: ‘Therapy Dogs International” “Paws awhile for love.”


September 27 – Aaron Hartley,

Bloomsburg Flying Club Member Earns his Private Pilot Certificate



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October Charles E. Taylor Master Mechanic Award – Well Deserved!

Above: (L) Award Recipient David H. Allen / (Rt) John Sibole, FAASTeam Program Mgr.

Top: L to Rt. Dave’s Daughter, Vicki, Wife Barbara, and Gary Martin.

Photo on Right: Long Time Columbia Aircraft Services Inc, A & P Mechanic Karl (L) and Dave (Rt.)



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Education:

Three Ground Schools: 2 Private, 1 IFR, taught Pro Bono by CFII Phil Polstra.

MAY

Front

left, Phil Polstra

with the Private

Pilot Ground School Class.

JULY

Right:

IFR Class

OCTOBER

Graduates; Private Pilot Ground School.

Phil (ctr) Back Row

Thank you Phil!



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Education: - 5 Field Trips to N13

• 03 March, Regional Girl Scouts Bloomsburg University

• 08 June Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) students

• 29 June Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Teachers

• 20 July Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Teachers

• 16 Sept. Community Day / Scouts Earn Merit Badges

• 19 Sept. Explorer Club / Children’s Museum – Students

On Rt:

Girl Scouts with BJ at Bloomsburg Univ.

“Let Your Dreams Take Flight”

On Left STEM Program Teachers from throughout the region: Goal to use aviation in applied lesion plans for Science and Math.

Chris, Below

On Rt. & Below STEM students



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Education:

Left, Pilot Denny with STEM students and Teacher

Plane is a GP4

Above: CFII, Phil, uses the Parlor City Flying Club Plane 819CF to show avionics

Above, Pilot, Rich explains features of his Sport Avion to members of the Explorer Club from the Children’s Museum.



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Community Events and Fly Ins:

• February – Annual Colonel Stahl Breakfast – Fly In

• June – Dream Machine Car Show

• Sept Community Day Co-Sponsored by Boy Scouts of America

Above: Col. Stahl on Left with his helpers.

26th Annual Dream Machine Car Show – Photos Compliments of Ron and Brenda taken from their Gyro-Copter. Thank you Ron and Brenda!



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Sept: Community Day- Approximately 800 in attendance 😊

Opening

Flag

Ceremony

HONORING OUR FLAG



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Community Day – Children spend time with our State Police Aviators

(L) Police officer teaches children about the history of Fingerprinting. Parents had the option to have their child’s fingerprints done.

SWAT Team lower Left

Bear Cat Below



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Sept: Community Day Continued

Left first responders demonstrate ladder repelling skills. Rotating Beacon on Left in foreground provides a sense of perspective.

Thank you to all our first responders for their service and for participating in our Community Day Event. Your presence is a testament to your commitment to our community.

Sincerest thanks!



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FAA Safety Seminars:

• April Basic Med / Third Class Medical Fly-In Breakfast

• April CFI Professionalism Evening Event

• May Aircraft Accidents for First Responders Session 1 of 2 o Emergency Response Plan

• June Aircraft Accidents for First Responders Session 2 of 2 o Emergency Response Plan

• Sept. Owner Operator Maintenance Fly -In Breakfast

• Sept. Spatial Disorientation Evening

• Dec. Electronics in the Cockpit Fly In Luncheon

Above Left. John Sibole, FSDO Program Mgr. gives his presentation. BJ, Airport Coordinator, points out location of Fuel Shut Off, Battery, and Ballistic Rocket for Parachute to familiarize 1st responders with these items and other potential hazards of aircraft. \ On Right Below photo of Ballistic Rocket which deploys parachute in Cirrus.



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Ryan Kegerise (Lft) – A&P

Mechanic, presenter,

and FAASTeam

Representative

Below Ryan with son, Maverick. It’s never too soon to get into the cockpit or stand on a

wing 😊

(L) George takes a whirl in the Barany Chair, followed by Ron on Rt. With John spotting them.

Spatial Disorientation

Seminar



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Feature Articles: To Read more about any of the following articles please go to the following website: Town of Bloomsburg, then select Community Tab, then select Airport.

February: Our Own Italian Stallion….no it’s not Rocky Balboa! - Chris

March: What is it? – The Andress’s – Ron and Brenda



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April: Three Generations of Aviators: Please meet the Broadt’s – From Lft: Joshua, Dan, Roger

May: “Work hard, be kind, and stay humble”



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June: The Main Ingredient - Colonel Stahl and his GP4 – that’s a thumb’s up!

July: Are you smart enough to be an Airport Bum? The history of the Bloomsburg Airport is featured in the July issue. A must read! On right planes based at N13 during the ROTC naval training program.



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Aug: Pilot Quiz in place of Feature Article

Learn to Fly! Join the Bloomsburg Flying Club

Plaque on Loan from Bloomsburg Flying Club on display in the New Terminal Bldg.



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Sept: Knowledge Quiz and Utube video in lieu of Feature Article

On Right, L. Dave Truskowsky, Bloomsburg Flying Club Member. Please enjoy his utube video of his first flight in the Cirrus with Dan. This video is awesome! It is a must see!

Here’s the link:

https://youtu.be/JmoUIBkKDEs

Below, Cirrus on take-off during Community days

Oct: On right:

Award Recipient David H. Allen, of the Charles E. Taylor Master Mechanic Award

Congratulations David, we are very proud of your accomplishment.

Also thanks to Columbia Aircraft Services Inc.

We are happy that all of you are part of N13.

https://youtu.be/JmoUIBkKDEs



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Nov. A day to remember and people to thank

A SPECIAL EDITION TO HONOR

OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN

On right:

Doug Halye, Sr. Master Sergeant, USAF

Weapon Systems Specialist, C-5 Flight Engineer.

1981 – 2004

A & P at Columbia Aircraft Services

N13

Many more photos of our service men and women in the November issue.

Stanley “Stan” Williams, Sgt.

US Army – 1954-1956

9th Field Artillary Unit, 94th

Ordinance Div.

Camp Drake, Tokyo, Japan

Father of Ty Williams, N13

With bride “Jackie”



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Candid Camera: Do you recognize this event?



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Candid Camera:

Relax, and fly the friendly skies with Ty.

Wife, Brenda, on Right

(L) Dan Campanella, Air Traffic Controller

gives a presentation on ATC procedures.

Below the group discussion which followed.



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One of the many fly -ins at N13 this year.

Columbia Aircraft Services Inc. / (570-784-3070) / [email protected]

Full power plant and A&P mechanic shop.

Fuel Prices: Currently $4.45 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]

Bloomsburg Flying Club Please contact: Adam Staffin: 570-578-7549

Memberships are available [email protected]




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On the Horizon / Save the Date:

• More FAA Safety Seminars for Wings Credit o Dates to be announced

• More Fly Ins o Dates to Be announced

• Community Events o 12 May Pig Roast o 10 June Dream Machine Car Show o 15 Sept. Community Day o TBA Movie Night with Ice Cream Social

Thank you to everyone who made this year possible.

Best wishes for a safe and Happy Holiday Season!

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