Avoiding the Sounds of Silence
Avoiding the Sounds of Silence: A Dive into a Healthy Engine Mayday, Mayday, Mayday, N666FM, engine failure. 4300 feet, 2 miles...
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Bill Stephenson
- Apr 1
- 2 min
Safety Committee Report
Hello Spring, hello thunderstorms and windshear. Each new season brings new hazards to flight. As the air warms and the Jetstream moves...
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The Hangar
- Apr 1
- 1 min
8211C Joins the JAC Line
Jersey Aero Club leadership and Alex Justo are excited to announce that 8211C, the new Archer, will be expected to join the JAC fleet on...
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The Hangar
- Apr 1
- 1 min
Remembering Jim Neville
It is with a heavy heart that I acknowledge the passing of past member, past Vice President, and good friend of many, Jim Neville. Jim...
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Elias Zwillenberg
- Apr 1
- 10 min
VSL Aviation
If you ask Wikipedia, the Beechcraft Travel Air was, “designed to fill the gap between the single engine Model 35 Bonanza and the much...
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The Hangar
- Dec 31, 2021
- 2 min
Technique: No Flap Landings
Aerodynamics When you extend the flaps on your plane, you lower your aircraft's stall speed, and at the same time, increase drag. This...
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The Hangar
- Dec 31, 2021
- 1 min
Wash N' Wax Report
On November 13th, the Jersey Aero Club held a successful Wash N' Wax at N12. List of participants: Frank Duelly - organized and ran the...
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The Hangar
- Dec 31, 2021
- 1 min
Winter Preheating Reciprocity Agreement
The JAC and MAFC have agreed to a reciprocity agreement to benefit members and equipment belonging to both clubs to be used in winter...
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The Hangar
- Dec 31, 2021
- 2 min
Inspecting Your Propeller: AC 20-37E
Advisory circular AC 20-37E Aircraft Propeller Maintenance is the guidance provided by the FAA for maintenance technicians. It says in...
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The Hangar
- Dec 31, 2021
- 2 min
Charities for Aviation Enthusiasts
The holidays are a time to reflect, give thanks for family and friends, and give back to our communities. There are several aviation...
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Phil Zollner
- Dec 31, 2021
- 2 min
Phil Zollner Recounts JAC History
Phil Zollner submits the following bit of JAC history: On the 19th of November 1959 I showed up in the meeting room on the ground floor...
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The Hangar
- Dec 31, 2021
- 5 min
Meet Your 2022 JAC Leadership
Jersey Aero Club President: Vincent DiPrenda Just like every pilot I’ve ever known, I’ve always wanted to fly and can’t think of a time,...
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Elias Zwillenberg
- Dec 31, 2021
- 9 min
Persistence
I’m watching my aiming point and intended touchdown point, keeping both hands on the yoke so I’m not tempted to put in any throttle. I’m...
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The Hangar
- Dec 31, 2021
- 11 min
Vortex Member Spotlight: John Impaglia
Sonja Wosnitzer When did you join the Jersey Aero Club? And how long have you been a member? John Impaglia The computer says I've been a...
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Bill Stephenson
- Sep 28, 2021
- 4 min
Safety Committee Update September 2021
We often hear the notion of ‘personal minimums’ when we consider the go/no-go decision. Let’s explore these as they relate to you and...
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The Hangar
- Sep 28, 2021
- 9 min
Member Spotlight: Len Civitano
Sonja Wosnitzer Nice meeting you, Len, tell me a bit about your aviation background and about yourself. Len Civitano I joined the Jersey...
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sonjawosnitzer
- Sep 28, 2021
- 1 min
$100 Hamburger: MD Crabcakes
Just about an hour flight time will take you to the source for great Maryland crab cakes. Fly into KOXB, and after a $10 landing fee,...
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Matt Cavalier
- Sep 28, 2021
- 2 min
Silvio Cavalier
Born in 1908, New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame member Silvio Cavalier (great granduncle to JAC member and Finance and Audit Committee...
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The Hangar
- Sep 28, 2021
- 2 min
Rules Committee Q3 Report
The Rules Committee is comprised of three members and an alternate and its primary function is to Ensure that the flying rules outlined...
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Chris Lyon
- Sep 28, 2021
- 18 min
EAA Airventure at Oshkosh
EAA Airventure at OshKosh – My First and Definitely Not Last Flying into Airventure at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) is likely on the...
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