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.

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

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