Pa Air Traffic

Monday, February 22, 2016

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

Sunday, February 21, 2016

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

Saturday, February 20, 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

Friday, February 19, 2016

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

Thursday, February 18, 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

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

@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

Monday, February 15, 2016

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

Saturday, February 13, 2016

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

Thursday, February 11, 2016

VIDEO (Beaver Co) Aviation Academy

Beaver County Community College offers both pilot and ATC curriculums

https://youtu.be/rTVdmfMgFZ4

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

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