Princeton Airport Podcast

Princeton Airport
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The Princeton Airport Podcast features News, Events, and Interviews with Instructors, Students, Pilots and Staff at the Princeton Airport.

  1. Jun 4

    June 2026 Princeton Airport Podcast

    June 2026 Princeton Airport Podcast The Princeton Airport Podcast provides a pre-flight briefing of the June 2026 monthly newsletter for local pilots and aviation community members, highlighting a new video by Abby Gold and Peter Trilling covering the airport's family history since 1985 and upcoming events: the PAFT picnic on June 3, the first summer BBQ on June 27 (12–2 PM), and summer tours starting July 7. The update notes strong flight school activity with recent student solos and new private, instrument, and commercial ratings, plus a Pilot Connect trivia night with over 40 attendees. Pilots are warned about returning Bedminster presidential TFRs and directed to a CFII Steve Hansell video on managing them. The newsletter also promotes a certified Garmin flight simulator for logging instrument currency, Dr. Michael Nosko's appointment-only medical dates and FAA-approved digital color vision test, the avionics shop's experience milestone, hangar availability contacts, and the Photo of the Month submission email. 00:00 June Newsletter Briefing 00:24 Community Events Lineup 01:01 Flight School Summer Surge 01:20 Pilot Trivia Highlights 01:44 Bedminster TFR Warning 02:29 Garmin Simulator Currency 02:51 Medical Appointments Update 03:38 Avionics Shop Milestone 04:10 Hangar Spots Opening 04:26 Photo Contest And Wrap

    5 min

  2. May 4

    May 2026 Princeton Airport Podcast

    In this episode of the Princeton Airport Podcast, our hosts discuss the May 2026 Princeton Airport monthly newsletter, opening with a new history video that highlights the Nierenberg family's ownership of the airport dating back to 1985. The episode celebrates community milestones, including recent solos by Joel Johnson and Charles Lao, Lorenzo Cagliero earning his private pilot certificate, and Parth Nayi locking in his certified flight instructor rating. The hosts also highlight upcoming events, including the Pilot Connect trivia event on May 30th. This unique trivia event pairs new student pilots with veteran owners to transfer knowledge and build community. For pilots navigating the return of the Bedminster Presidential Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) this spring, the newsletter highlights a new video guide by certified flight instrument instructor Steve Hansel. He demystifies the process, explaining that flying through a TFR simply requires an active flight plan, a specific ATC-assigned transponder code, and maintaining two-way radio communication. The episode also mentions the airport's fully certified Garmin Flight Simulator, which allows students to log up to two and a half hours toward a private pilot certificate and up to 10 hours for an instrument rating on unpredictable, gusty spring days. The newsletter encourages avionics upgrades, noting that switching from analog gauges to modern digital glass panels synthesizes data and reduces a pilot's cognitive load, allowing them to better focus on outside traffic and ATC communications. Jack and Ken are standing by to assist with these avionics upgrades, as well as aircraft sales. Additional updates remind pilots that Dr. Nosko's FAA medical exam dates are filling up incredibly fast for May, and the airport is currently accepting entries for the Photo of the Month contest, with submissions going to 39N@princetonairport.com. For more details, listeners are directed to the May 2026 Princeton Airport Newsletter.

    5 min

  3. Apr 2

    Princeton Airport April 2026 Podcast

    The episode reviews the April 2026 Princeton Airport monthly newsletter, opening with how retired NASA astronaut and former space shuttle Atlantis commander Ken "Hawk" Kam practiced touch-and-goes at Princeton Airport in 1982. It notes March's notoriously windy conditions and the return of longer daylight for evening flights, while emphasizing spring maintenance and rigorous pre-flight checks to prevent bird nests in engine cowlings and intakes that can cause airflow blockage or even in-flight fire. The newsletter encourages avionics upgrades, highlighting modern glass panels like the Garmin G3X Touch and GFC 500 autopilot, with Jack and Ken Berg available locally to help with panels or aircraft purchases. It warns about recurring Bedminster VIP TFRs and potential military intercepts and FAA enforcement, and promotes a mandatory Air Force webinar on April 9 at 10:00 AM. Additional updates include a certified Garmin flight simulator for loggable training hours, April medical exam dates with Dr. Michael Nosco and new FAA-approved color vision testing, and community congratulations and photo-of-the-month details. 00:00 Astronaut Roots at Princeton 00:24 April Newsletter Overview 00:41 Spring Flying and Bird Nests 01:30 Glass Panel Avionics Upgrades 02:25 VIP TFRs and Webinar 03:05 Simulator and Medical Dates 03:56 Student Milestones and Photos 04:19 From Runway to the Stars

    5 min

  4. Feb 2

    February 2026 Princeton Airport Podcast

    February 2026 Princeton Airport Newsletter Highlights In this episode of the Princeton Airport Podcast, our hosts discuss the February 2026 newsletter, highlighting winter operations and the efforts of the snow and maintenance teams. Important updates include detailed cold starting advice for Cessna 172s, recommended practices for frost management, and new FAA-approved color vision testing available on-site with Dr. Michael Nosco. Additionally, the episode celebrates recent pilot achievements, previews the Flying Tigers dinner event, and suggests winter as an ideal time for avionics upgrades. For more details, listeners are directed to the online newsletter. 00:00 Welcome and Winter Weather Update 00:22 February Newsletter Highlights 00:37 Winter Operations and Maintenance 01:31 Cold Starting Tips for Cessna 172s 02:13 Flight Simulator and Student Achievements 02:48 Medical Updates and Color Vision Testing 03:19 Social Events and Avionics Upgrades 03:51 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

    4 min

  5. Jan 2

    January 2026 Princeton Airport Podcast

    In the latest episode of the Princeton Airport Podcast, the hosts discuss the highlights from the January 2026 newsletter, emphasizing the vibrant community and operational updates at the airport. They celebrate significant achievements like new pilot milestones, including Sara Seidel obtaining her private pilot's license and the first solo flights of Andrew Bosworth, Chris Perez, and Adam Elcharfa. Congratulations! The podcast also highlights community contributions through the 'Fly it Forward' toy and food drive and provides essential winter operational tips for pilots and hangar owners. Additionally, the episode addresses a 3% rate increase due to rising expenses, updates from Dr. Michael Nosco on new FAA medical tests, and the availability of a Garmin flight simulator for training. The podcast concludes with news on avionics upgrades and invites listeners to participate in a General Aviation Quiz by Pete Rafle. All details can be found in the full January 2026 Princeton Airport Newsletter.

    5 min

  6. 12/02/2025

    December 2025 Princeton Airport Podcast

    In this episode of the Princeton Airport Podcast, we dive into the December 2025 newsletter, uncovering key insights and updates. We celebrate the accomplishments of student pilots Santiago Medrano, Lorenzo Calero, and Alexander Mary who achieved their first solo flights, and Maya Nyak, who earned her private pilot certificate.  The episode also highlights the Garmin flight simulator's role in training, the upcoming aircraft ownership meetup hosted by Jack and Ken Nurenberg, and the community's effort in the 'Fly It Forward' toy and food drive. Practical advice on cold weather operations, upgrades for avionics, and new FAA-approved color vision tests are discussed, emphasizing the airport's commitment to training, safety, and community engagement. 00:00 Welcome and Overview of December 2025 Newsletter 00:38 Celebrating Student Achievements 01:43 Community Engagement and Events 02:39 Cold Weather Operations 03:31 Avionics Upgrades and Enhancements 04:11 Medical Resources and Final Thoughts

    5 min

  7. 11/02/2025

    November 2025 Princeton Airport Podcast

    In this episode, we review the November 2025 newsletter from Princeton Airport 39N, focusing on key updates and essential information for pilots and the aviation community. Highlights include preparation for cold weather with specific maintenance advice for different aircraft, night flying readiness, and adherence to cold weather procedures. The airport addresses presidential TFRs with practical resources, celebrates recent achievements in the flight school, and emphasizes the importance of safety with historical crash lessons on VFR into IMC dangers. Additionally, announcements about hangar availability, advanced equipment upgrades, and upcoming FAA medical examiner visits are all covered, underscoring the theme of preparation and compliance for the colder months. 00:00 Introduction to the November 2025 Newsletter 00:25 Preparing for Winter Flying 00:42 Cold Weather Procedures  01:19 Navigating Presidential TFRs 01:47 Flight School Achievements 02:07 Modern Upgrades and Maintenance 02:56 Safety Lessons from Historical Crashes 03:36 Community Updates and Practical Tips 04:06 Final Thoughts on Preparation and Compliance

    4 min

  8. 10/02/2025

    October 2025 Princeton Airport Podcast

    The deep dive into Princeton Airport for October 2025 covers key updates and achievements. The newsletter highlights the beauty of flying before the daylight savings time change and the significant accomplishments of new private pilots and instrument-rated pilots. The Garmin simulator's benefits for training, updates on presidential TFR preparedness, and the importance of fuel management for safety are discussed. Additionally, upgrades at the aviation shop are showcased. Key upcoming dates include FAA medical appointments and a PAFT meeting. Mahan Erdogan won the photo contest, and participants are encouraged to submit their own photos. More details are available on princetonairport.com.

    4 min
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The Princeton Airport Podcast features News, Events, and Interviews with Instructors, Students, Pilots and Staff at the Princeton Airport.

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  • Creator
    Princeton Airport
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean