WAA Runway Report - December 2022

Runway Report

December 2022

Photo Courtesy of David Montiverdi

WAA Welcomes New Executive Director

by Michelle Judice

I have enjoyed serving as the Executive Director for the past 2 years but my time near Runway 16/34 is now a bit further south these days (See photo below left). It has been my pleasure to plan Safety Day, the WAA Bill Weaver Aviation Scholarship Program, the GA Aircraft Ownership Zoom Series and to write the Runway Report each month to highlight airport issues, people, industry events and resources.

Meeting members and friends of the WAA has been a highlight for me. There are many opportunities to educate ourselves, contribute our perspective on issues and meet our colleagues.

As President of the Westchester Chapter of Women in Aviation ("WAI Westchester"), I will continue to be a part of this community as our group plans educational and social events, youth outreach programs and the popular Girls in Aviation Day!

I am pleased to announce that Jennifer Kempsey, Northeast Regional Sales Manager for AVMATS Jet Support has been appointed as our new Executive Director. Jenn (Photo below right) has worked in the industry for over 15 years, serves as the WAMA Education Chair and volunteers with the NBAA Maintenance Committee and Aerospace Maintenance Competition. She was awarded “40 Under 40” in 2020 by NBAA for her dedication and passion to the industry.

Jenn is the Fundraising Chair of the Westchester Chapter of Women in Aviation and a good friend of mine. I am happy to pass the baton to her and know that her skills will be put to good use here.

Welcome Jenn!

Michelle Judice at the Stuart Air Show at KSUA Witham Field

Jennifer Kempsey

Save the Date for our ATC/Pilot Quarterly Meeting

December 12 at 7:00 PM via Zoom

Join us as we wrap up the year with news and comments from

Interim HPN Air Traffic Manager Curtis Brewington

and provide opportunities for your questions and comments about Air Traffic Control at HPN.

Corporate flight departments, charter operators, flight schools

and light GA pilots are encouraged to attend.

Please contact Scott Dyer in advance of any questions that you wish to be discussed at the meeting.

Registration is FREE but required to receive the Zoom details.

WAA Welcomes Comments on HPN Class C Proposal

The WAA has carefully reviewed Staff Study: Evaluate the Need for Class C Airspace at Westchester County Airport (HPN), a comprehensive document that analyzes the operators, adjacent airspace, passenger and flight statistics, traffic flow above and around the airfield, and many other factors to address limitations of Class D Airspace for arriving and departing aircraft. Beginning on Page 40, a handful of scenarios are described in which traffic conflicts occur and have prompted TCAS/RA events. We thank the HPN Tower for sharing and explaining the proposal.

The WAA is seeking to understand the adoption process and address concerns before Class C proposed rule making occurs, as this document

is currently being reviewed by the FAA. We have shared several observations concerning the proposal with Curtis Brewington, Interim Air Traffic Manager in a letter written by Scott Dyer.

Read the letter Here.

We are looking to establish a dialogue with all operators and pilots to collect your comments and concerns so that the path forward will be the safest option while not sacrificing utility for private aviation. A dedicated page on our website can be found Here and will be updated periodically as new information becomes available. Navigate to the Comment button at the bottom of the page to email the WAA about this proposal.

WAA and Feeding Westchester Holiday Food Drive

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Please join us in our efforts to collect items to help feed our community this holiday season.

Donation drop off boxes can be found at these FBOs from November 30 through December 23, 2022.

Million Air HPN
Atlantic Aviation HPN East and West

Click Here for a full list of non-perishable items to donate.

Airport Operations Update

The Airport Operations Portal has been updated with a new layout and more comprehensive material. The portal contains loads of information for not only Westchester County Airport Operations personnel but anyone who uses the field. Here you will find aircraft familiarization charts and PowerPoints for private and commercial aircraft, driver training material, Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) resources and airport certification training. There is a particularly helpful page of links to NOTAMS, the National Airspace System Status page and the major weather and flight tracking sites.

The Veoci Tenant Dashboard has also been updated with additional information. Here you will find runway conditions, airfield advisories, weather reporting, NOTAMS, form to Request a PPR, and a Snow and Ice section.

A big thanks to Airport Operations Supervisor, David Montiverdi for sharing these resources with us. You will want to bookmark these pages!

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Work has begun on the Airport Fuel Farm Oil Water Separator (OWS) Replacement Project. An 8,000 gallon OWS will be removed and provisions made for a new 10,000 gallon OWS. This will provide environmental protection between the fuel farm off-loading stations and Blind Brook. Heavy excavation equipment and construction personnel will be working near the Traffic Circle at the Main Terminal entrance so please use caution here.

Read Airport Bulletin 22-19

WAMA Holiday Dinner - Sponsored by Dassault Falcon Jet

Please join the Westchester Aircraft Maintenance Association (WAMA) for a night of networking, fundraising, updates from Dassault Falcon Jet, and a special holiday message from our friends at Corporate Angel Network.

All airplane raffle, dessert sales, and half of 50/50 will go to Corporate Angel Network (CAN).

Learn more about CAN Here.

RSVP HERE

Westchester Aviation Association