Training Tip: What affects ground effect?

Source: aopa.org

Ground effect "can be detected and measured up to an altitude equal to one wingspan above the surface," but effects vary with height and speed.

http://www.aopa.org/News-and-Video/All-News/2016/February/29/Training-Tip

FEB.27 (Gettysburg, Adams Co) 14:11 AIRCRAFT DOWN

Source: Breaking News Network
Small private plane into trees suspended 85 feet into the air. No injuries are reported. Pa. State Police and NTSB are enroute to the scene.

Plane caught in a tree in Adams Countyhttps://t.co/b2Vju2vwtJ pic.twitter.com/ArwEUeuulI

— CBS 21 News (@CBS21NEWS) February 27, 2016

Follow Up Story to yesterday's small plane crash in Adams Co. PA https://t.co/h5KPFxE0Oa

— PaAirTraffic (@paairtraffic) February 28, 2016

FEB.25 (Montgomery, Chester, Bucks, Philadelphia Co.'s) 14:45 MEDICAL HELICOPTER DISPATCH

AirCOMM - JeffSTAT1
Interfacility request: Jennersville Regional Hospital to Brandywine Hospital
Declined by JeffSTAT3 for weather (high winds)
JeffSTAT1 response 15:03 hrs - enroute to Jennersville Hospital w/ 20 min ETA
15:05 AirCOMM advises JeffSTAT1 of precipitation on landing pad at Brandywine hospital (possibly snow)
15:19 AirCOMM advises JeffSTAT1 of confirmed snow flurries on helipad at Brandywine hospital as well of increased winds.
JeffSTAT1 aborted mission

Graphic obtained using planefinder.net

FAA Proposes $117,480 Civil Penalty Against Holtkotter Leuchten Gmbh

FAA Press Release

Press Release For Immediate Release Date: February 24, 2016 Contact: Elizabeth Isham Cory Phone: 847-294-7849; Email: elizabeth.cory@faa.gov You are subscribed to News updates for the Federal Aviation Administration. A new Press Release is now available. We've included a copy of the release in this email. WASHINGTON, D.C.  — The U.S Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $117,480 civil penalty against Holtkotter Leuchten Gmbh, of Lippstadt, Germany, for allegedly violating Hazardous Materials Regulations.   The FAA alleges that on Nov. 14, 2014, Holtkotter offered a box containing 9.6 liters of flammable liquid glue to UPS for air transportation. The package was subsequently transported on a Lufthansa passenger flight from Dusseldorf, Germany, to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.   Employees at a UPS processing center in suburban Chicago discovered the shipment.   The FAA alleges the amount of glue exceeded the quantity allowed on passenger aircraft and the shipment was not labeled for "cargo aircraft only." The agency further alleges the package was not accompanied by shipping papers and was not properly marked and packaged. Furthermore, Holtkotter failed to ensure its employees received required hazardous materials training and did not include emergency response information with the shipment, the FAA alleges.   Holtkotter has 30 days from receipt of the FAA's enforcement letter to respond to the agency. Please do not reply to this message. See our Contact FAA page for contact information.

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FAA Unveils Effort to Expand the Safe Integration of Unmanned Aircraft

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Press Release For Immediate Release Date:  February 24, 2016 Contact: Alison Duquette, Les Dorr Phone: 202-267-3883 You are subscribed to News updates for the Federal Aviation Administration. A new Press Release is now available. We've included a copy of the release in this email. WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is establishing an aviation rulemaking committee  (PDF)with industry stakeholders to develop recommendations for a regulatory framework that would allow certain UAS to be operated over people who are not directly involved in the operation of the aircraft. The FAA is taking this action to provide a more flexible, performance-based approach for these operations than what was considered for Micro UAS. The committee will begin its work in March and issue its final report to the FAA on April 1.   "The Department continues to be bullish on new technology," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. "We recognize the significant industry interest in expanding commercial access to the National Airspace System. The short deadline reinforces our commitment to a flexible regulatory approach that can accommodate innovation while maintaining today's high levels of safety."   The rulemaking committee will develop recommendations for performance-based standards for the classification and operation of certain UAS that can be operated safely over people; identify how UAS manufacturers can comply with the requirements; and propose operational provisions based on the requirements. The FAA will draft a rulemaking proposal after reviewing the committee's report.   "Based on the comments about a 'micro' classification submitted as part of the small UAS proposed rule, the FAA will pursue a flexible, performance-based regulatory framework that addresses potential hazards instead of a classification defined primarily by weight and speed,"said FAA Administrator Michael Huerta.   To develop this framework, the FAA is seeking advice and recommendations from a diverse set of aviation stakeholders, including UAS manufacturers, UAS operators, consensus-standards organization, and researchers and academics.   The UAS registration task force established last October serves as a model for the Micro UAS rulemaking committee.  The committee (PDF) will be co-chaired by Earl Lawrence, Director, FAA UAS Integration Office and Nancy Egan, General Counsel, 3D Robotics.   A Q&A (PDF) provides additional details. Please do not reply to this message. See our Contact FAA page for contact information.

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FAA Proposes $275,000 Civil Penalty Against Atlas Airlines

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Press Release For Immediate Release Date: February 23, 2016 Contact: Arlene Salac or Jim Peters Phone:  718-553-3015; arlene.salac@faa.gov, jim.peters@faa.gov You are subscribed to News updates for the Federal Aviation Administration. A new Press Release is now available. We've included a copy of the release in this email. WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $275,000 civil penalty against Atlas Airlines of Purchase, N.Y., for allegedly operating a Boeing 747 after performing improper maintenance on the aircraft. The FAA alleges that Atlas maintenance workers improperly repaired the plane's landing gear after it would not retract on departure from Sydney, Australia. Atlas repaired the gear using the wrong part, and maintenance workers had to install the component upside down to get it to fit, the FAA alleges. Atlas operated the aircraft on 24 cargo flights over a 10-day period after improperly repairing the landing gear, the FAA alleges. The aircraft was not in an airworthy condition during those flights, the agency alleges. Atlas has been in communication with the FAA about the case. Please do not reply to this message. See our Contact FAA page for contact information.

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Air Force helps fund Civil Air Patrol encampments

Source:  aopa.org
The U.S. Air Force announced Feb. 3 that it would continue to help fund the Civil Air Patrol's popular weeklong encampment program for aviation-minded high school students.

http://www.aopa.org/News-and-Video/All-News/2016/February/22/Air-Force-helps-fund-summer-encampments

FEB.22 (Montgomery Co) 08:45 zulu - FBI N916WR Circular Pattern

Cessna 182T C182 N916WR
Heading: Circular Pattern
East of King of Prussia PA
Distance from QTH 2.80 - 4:05 miles
Altitude: 4350 ft and maintaining
Speed: 106.1 mph
Heading: 285.1° and varying
Bearing:  159.5° and varying
Latitude:  40.11160°
Longitude: -75.35460°

PA AVIATION HISTORY: (Swatara Dauphin Co) FEB.24 1977 -09:24 PennDOT Plane Crash

Source: PennLive.com

Photo Gallery:
Nine people died in 1977 PennDOT plane crash

http://www.pennlive.com/life/2016/02/eight_penndot_employees_died_i.html#incart_river_home

http://www.pennlive.com/life/2016/02/eight_penndot_employees_died_i.html#incart_river_home

FEB.21 (PA Statewide) WEATHER MAP at 12:15 (zulu)

Weather blowing in from SW to NE

FEB.21 (11:15 zulu) Civil Air Patrol N206CP in NE PA

Heading (varied) 132.7 degrees to 313.6 degrees
East of Quakertown, PA
Position when initially identified:
Latitude: 40.42531
Longitude -75.18768

Cessna 206H out of Maxwell AFB, AL

(Ft Indiantown Gap PA) Washington CAP participate in 71st anniversary of Battle of the Bulge.

Source: Observer-Reporter

Members of Washington Composite Squadron 601's Civil Air Patrol recently joined veterans, re-enactors and guests for a wreath-laying ceremony in Fort Indiantown Gap during a weeklong living history event commemorating the 71st anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge.

Posted by Civil Air Patrol - Pennsylvania Wing - Group 1 on Sunday, February 21, 2016

FEB.20 (Montgomery Co, PA) 11:50 zulu BOEING C-17A Globemaster III Overhead

ICAO AE1467
Bearing 225.1°
RCH352

Altitude: 21100 ft

Distance:1.23 mi

Operator: U.S. Air Force
Speed: 405.1 mph

Heading: 242.4°

Bearing: 225.1°

Squawk: 0745

Latitude: 39.89690°

Longitude:  -75.70361°

Observation:  Not visually observed

FEB.17 (Philadelphia Intl. Airport) 11:59 AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY / SAFE LANDING

Fire department requested to stage for incoming Airbus 306 with an unknown problem according to Breaking News Network. The Airbus landed without further incident at approximately 12:05 pm.

An internet search for further information on February 18 provided no further information

@FLYLVIA (Lehigh County, PA) ABE Airport Survey: Nonstop Service from ABE to FLL on Allegiant

Source: FACEBOOK Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)

Lehigh Valley International Airport is querying travelers on their interest for nonstop service from Lehigh Valley (ABE) to Ft. Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport on Allegiant Airline.

Like this status if you would like to see nonstop service from ABE to FLL on Allegiant. Comment & tell us why. (PS. maybe we're planning to pass along the message) ;)
Posted by Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) on Friday, February 19, 2016

12 Museums For the Aviation Enthusiast

Source: flightaware.com

Interested in airplanes and the history of flight?

http://flightaware.com/squawks/view/1/24_hours/popular/53435/12_Museums_For_the_Aviation_Enthusiast

@CivilAirPatrol N206CP out of Maxwell AFB, AL 27.25 miles from my QTH

Heading of 132.7 degrees
SW of Levittown, PA 
40.12850 / -74.944492
Cessna 206H

NTSB rule change narrows collision avoidance reporting

The National Transportation Safety Board has eliminated a requirement to report some Airborne Collision and Avoidance System resolution advisories.

http://www.aopa.org/News-and-Video/All-News/2016/February/17/NTSB-rule-change-narrows-collision-avoidance-reporting

FEB.15 (Philadelphia) PHL Airport: Ground Delay Program has been issued - 86 min.

Source: AlertPA by Cooper Notification RSAN

WEATHER / SNOW-ICE. Flights are being delayed an average of 86.0 minutes.

This airport has been deicing aircraft since 11:27 am

https://alert.pa.gov/latest.php#371397

FEB.13 (Philadelphia Intl. Airport) 14:46 MECHANICAL / AIRCRAFT TYPE 8

Inbound aircraft reporting spoiler cable snapped

ETA 9 min.
2100 lbs fuel
34 souls on board
More information to follow as it may become available.
Source: BNN

VIDEO (Beaver Co) Aviation Academy

Beaver County Community College offers both pilot and ATC curriculums

https://youtu.be/rTVdmfMgFZ4

FEB.9 (Southeastern PA) Decreased Medical Helicopter Availability Likely

It is entirely likely that medical  helicopters will not be flying today due to weather and in fact, may already be unavailable. While monitoring local helicopter air traffic there has been a noticeable decrease in normal radio communications.

PENNSTAR provided this weather update on their Facebook page. 

Some more winter weather coming our way tonight and tomorrow, please travel safely.
Posted by PENNSTAR on Monday, February 8, 2016

Aviation groups oppose bill limiting flight training for veterans

Source: AOPA

AOPA and six other groups sent a joint letter to House leaders opposing legislation that would make it harder for veterans to pursue aviation careers.

http://www.aopa.org/News-and-Video/All-News/2016/February/09/Aviation-groups-oppose-bill-limiting-flight-training-for-veterans

FEB.9 FAA Urges Airlines to Assess Lithium Battery Risks

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today issued a safety alert to U.S. and foreign commercial passenger and cargo airlines, urging them to conduct a safety risk assessment to manage the risks associated with transporting lithium batteries as cargo.

http://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=84785&omniRss=news_updatesAoc&cid=101_N_U

FEB.9 (Philadelphia airspace) 09:00 MEDICAL EMERGENCY - COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT

JET Blue (call sign not captured) enroute to La Guardia advises of medical emergency on board.... continuing to LaGuardia

(Philadelphia) PHL: Aircraft De-icing

This airport has been deicing aircraft since 05:48

http://www.flightstats.com/go/Airport/delays.do?airportCode=PHL&airportQueryDate=2016-02-09

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FEB.8 (11:30 zulu time) Lockheed C-130H Hercules: US Air Force

Bearing 317.2° traversed NE path turning East from this position 

Callsign: CASTL06

Distance:6.24 nmi

Squawk:5374

Speed:201.8 mph

Altitude: 4100 ft

NOT observed due to low ceiling

Loved ones welcome home soldiers at Philadelphia Int'l Airport

It was an emotional homecoming Sunday for a group of soldiers with the Delaware Air National Guard and their families.

http://6abc.com/news/loved-ones-welcome-home-soldiers-at-philadelphia-intl-airport-/1190794/

FEB.7 (17:56 zulu time) Boeing C-17A Globemaster III

Bearing 89.7 degrees heading almost directly toward my QTH
ETA >10 min.
quawk:7170
Callsign:JEDI63
Altitude:22700 ft
Distance:101.57 nmi
Manufacturer:Boeing
ICAO:AE1241
Operator:United States Air Force
Registration:04-4136
Serial:P136
Speed:522.5 mph
Latitude:40.31792°
Longitude:-77.57808°

Diverted to heading of 107.9 at approximately 18:05 hrs passing to my SW cloud cover preventing observation. 

PHL (Philadelphia) A Ground Delay Program has been issued - 57 min.

FlightStats PHL (Philadelphia International Airport) A Ground Delay Program has been issued affecting flights arriving between 03/16:00 and 03/21:59 due to WEATHER / WIND. Flights are being delayed an average of 57.0 minutes.

http://www.flightstats.com/go/Airport/delays.do?airportCode=PHL&airportQueryDate=2016-02-03 AlertPA is powered by Cooper Notification RSAN

PA Civil Air Patrol gets first aid training

PENNSYLVANIA -- Members of Commonwealth Health EMS gave first aid and CPR/AED training to Civil Air Patrol's Scranton Composite Squadron 201. EMTs June Ejk and Ron Kochmer were the instructors for the biannual training in Jessup, part of the CAP Emergency Services program. Senior members and cadets both received the training, which is required to maintain their qualifications as ground team members, who never know what they will encounter in the field and must be qualified to handle any situation.
 
http://capvolunteernow.com/headline-news/?civil_air_patrol_gets_first_aid_training&show=news&newsID=21375