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