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May 17, 2012
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Sport Pilot Training Available at Chester County. With the recent addition of our Cessna 162 Skycatcher (Light Sport Airplane), we are now able to offer training for the Sport Pilot Certificate. Call us today at 610-384-9000 for more information.
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Welcome to Chester County Aviation
So you want to learn to fly...
Chester County Aviation is proud to be recognized as one of the top
training facilities in the area.
We are very pleased
to provide our students with the latest state-of-the-art training programs.
With our updated and well-maintained
Rental Fleet, on
premise Testing capabilities,
On-Line scheduling of
aircraft and instructors and our
computer based instruction, Chester County
Aviation stands ready to service your every flight instruction need.
WHAT'S NEW AT CHESTER COUNTY
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Special Airspace Bulletin—G-8 SUMMIT - Start Time Amended from 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM
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FAA TO ESTABLISH TFR OVER HAGERSTOWN/THURMONT, MD BEGINNING FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2012 --- A NOTAM has been issued that will restrict flight in the area during the President's planned visit.
==> 30 NM RADIUS TFR <==
Location: On the MARTINSBURG VORTAC (MRB) 055 degree radial at 23.7 nautical miles, from the surface up to but not including 18000 feet MSL
Times: 5:30 PM local Friday, May 18, 2012 until 8:30 PM local Saturday, May 19, 2012
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==> 10 NM RADIUS NO-FLY ZONE <==
Location: On the MARTINSBURG VORTAC (MRB) 055 degree radial at 23.7 nautical miles, from the surface up to but not including 18000 feet MSL
Times: 5:30 PM local Friday, May 18, 2012 until 8:30 PM local Saturday, May 19, 2012
Frederick MD is now a Towered Airport!
Please copy the link below and paste it into your brower to get the latest information.
http://www.aopa.org/asf/seminars/FDK_Tower_Class_D.pdf
Sightseeing Rides! - Did you know that Chester County Aviation offers local area sightseeing rides in our Cessna 172? You and up to two others (total 3) can take a flight over scenic Chester County and eastern Lancaster County! Call today for more information about our Passenger Rides. Advanced scheduling is required and weight limits apply.
Important Announcement - Damage Update for Our Aircraft.
Please continue to check schedulebook.com for the latest updates on the in or out of service status of our aircraft. As of Monday, May 7th, we have six of our nine aircraft in service. For our Cessna 162 Skycatcher, the new flaps have arrived and should be installed this week. The new rudder is on its way and due within 2 weeks. Once everything is painted, installed and rigged, the aircraft will be back in service. We are working to get our aircraft back in service as quickly as possible.
N704RB Skyhawk Update! - work should begin this week to install the new engine, which should take about 3 days, the the aircraft will return to service. We hope to get this aircraft back on our rental line within one week.
N2085B Seminole Update - As many of you know, this aircraft suffered a gear-up landing in February. As of Thursday, the 26th, the latest update is that the left engine will be overhauled and there is an available engine for the right side, already overhauled. The annual inspection will also be compelted while the aircraft is in for repair. We anticipate another three to four weeks of downtime for the aircraft.
We appreciate the patience of our customers as we work through this issue and we want you to know we are working as quickly as possible to resolve all these issues and get all our aircraft back in full (and safe) service.
2012 Scholarships Available!
The Aero Club of Pennsylvania and the Eastern PA Chapter of Ninety-Nines announce their 2012 Scholarship Programs. Information about each are available at their respective websites. The deadline for submitting applications is April 30. Scholarships will be awarded on June 14 at our annual Scholarship Awards Dinner.
Aero Club of PA Memorial Scholarships:
http://www.aeroclubpa.org -- Scholarships are available to men & women residing in the Greater Delaware Valley. Flight scholarships in the range of $500 to $1500 will be given in honor of Bob Shannon to applicants who have not yet begun flight training. Additionally, aviation-related scholarships in the range of $1000 to $3000 are available to applicants enrolled in an accredited aviation-related school OR who have completed their first solo flight.
Eastern PA Chapter Ninety-Nines Scholarships:
http://www.epa99s.org --- Flight scholarships for $2000 are available to any woman age 16 or over who lives, works, or attends school in the Greater Delaware Valley, or who is a member of the Eastern PA Chapter of the 99’s is eligible to apply. The scholarship money can be used for any aviation purpose.
Did You Know? The instructors at CCA have over 65,000 hours of flight time?
Garmin G-1000 equipped Skyhawk at MQS - the latest in modern avionics.
Have you scheduled your introduction to the world of the glass cockpit? N21056, a 2007 Skyhawk equipped with the G-1000 system, is waiting for you. Several of our CFI's are approved for the G-1000 system and are building their instructional experience in this aircraft. Please check the Resource Note available in Schedulebook for each instructor to see who is ready to fly with you in this wonderful aircraft.
NACO Charts - - Notice - Chart prices increased on October 1st (except Sectional Charts, which decreased). Do you update your charts on a regular basis? Chester County Aviation offers a 10% discount to customers who place a standing order for aeronautical charts. Your charts will be ready for pickup prior to the effective date. Contact Steve for more details. We normally stock the AFD's (EC, NE & SE), Instrument Low Enroute (for most of the Eastern US) & Terminal Procedures (EC, NE & SE editions), as well as the Sectional charts for the east coast and the PHL, NY and Baltimore/Washington Terminal Area charts. We can get for you most any chart on 3 working days notice.
NOTICE - Annual Aircraft Checkout
As of January 1st, 2010, and with the concurrence of our insurance company, we require renter pilots to fly with a CCA instructor at least once per calendar year. You should select the most complex aircraft in which you are qualified- or use this opportunity to checkout in another make/model.
Washington DC Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA) -
As of Feb. 17, 2009, the rule converting the Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area ADIZ into the Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area SFRA became effective. All pilots who operate within 60 nm of the DCA VOR are required to receive special awareness training, available at www.FAASafety.gov (select Featured Courses, course catalog, Washington DC SFRA). Within the 30 nm SFRA, pilots must file a flight plan, establish two-way radio communications with air traffic control, and operate the aircraft transponder on the transponder code assigned by air traffic. While the special awareness training is a one-time requirement, FAA strongly recommends that pilots review the online course from time to time. Because MQS is about 78 nm from the DCA VOR, we ask all student and renter pilots to complete the course and provide the flight school a copy of your certificate.
Chester County Aviation is The Place for You to Learn to Fly!
Garmin GNS-530 & GNS-430's at Chester County Aviation!
Have you taken the AOPA Air Safety Foundation introduction to the Garmin GNS-530W/430W units? This brief course will show you how to set up the communication and navigation sides of the unit. These highly capable Com/Nav/GPS units are installed in Arrow N16566 & Seminole N2085B, both with the GNS-530W, Cessna N49142, & Archer N8394C, both with the GNS-430W units and all have current IFR databases. Come check out these units and learn more about GPS WAAS navigation.
Want to Own Your Own Aircraft?
We have aircraft available for sale and we have leaseback opportunities for the right aircraft in the flight school. Contact us for more information. We encourage you to visit our Aircraft Sales page for aircraft available right here at MQS
Chester County Aviation offers mult-engine training in a 1979 Piper Seminole. This aircraft recently received an extensive avionics upgrade and now features the Garmin GNS-530W along with a new Garmin SL-30 (Comm/Nav #2), GTX-330 Mode S Transponder, PS Engineering Audio Panel and a 406 Mhz ELT. Two other nice upgrades to the aircraft include a back-up electrically powered attitude indicator and a docking station for a Garmin 496 GPS with weather (available but not left in the aircraft). For training, the Seminole, combined with the King Schools Computer Based Instruction program, will make you a safe and competent multi-engine pilot.
Already Multi-Engine Rated? This aircraft is available for rental with reasonable minimums. Call us today to schedule your aircraft checkout.
Block Time is available for the Seminole. For a minimum account deposit of $2000, the hourly rate reduces from $220 to $200. Contact us for more information.
REMINDER!
The insurance policy for Chester County Aviation rental aircraft has two very important restrictions.
First, the aircraft may not be operated on other than hard surface, paved runways, without a CCA CFI on board.
Second, the aircraft may not be operated outside the Continental United States. Besides the insurance restriction, the aircraft do not have the required FCC radio station license and most likely, you do not have the required FCC operator permit.
ATTENTION - - FLIGHT SCHOOL STUDENTS
Effective December 20, 2004, the US Transportation Security Administration implemented specific rules regarding flight training leading to an Airman Certificate or Additional Rating, for both US and foreign students/pilots.
- - For US Citizens:
Effective December 20, 2004, you must provide proof of US Citizenship prior to any flight training, defined as training which can be used toward a new certificate or rating. You will receive a logbook endorsement verifying your citizenship. Reference: 49 CFR 1552.3(i)(iv)
- - For Non-US Citizens:
If you are a Resident Alien, please speak with the Chief Flight Instructor and then go to: www.flightschoolcandidates.gov and follow the instructions to register. Reference: 49 CFR 1552.3(i)(iv)
If you are not a Resident Alien and seek Vocational Training under an M-1 Visa, you must train at an FAA Designated Part 141 flight School, and we cannot train you at Chester County Aviation
Did You Know? - Brandywine Airport in West Chester, Chester County, PA changed their identifier from N99 to KOQN.
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There's never been a better time to learn to fly.
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RECENT CCA SOLOS
Since January 1, 2012
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Derick Peck - April
Chuck Kramer - April
Daryl Bovill - May
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RECENT CCA GRADUATES
Since January 1, 2012
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Sport Pilot
Private Pilot
Steve Jordan - January
Instrument Rating
Chris Selzer - May
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
ATP
Flight Instructor
- Airplane - Single-Engine -
Dale Robinson - February
- Instrument Airplane -
- Airplane - Multi-Engine -
- Reinstatement -
Ground Instructor
- Advanced -
- Instrument -
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