KFNL Tower Frequencies
Estimated activation date: March 16, 2020
Check NOTAMs for hours of Operation
NoCo Tower/CTAF: 118.40
NoCo Ground: 121.65
ATIS/AWOS: 135.075
UNICOM: 122.95
* Current CTAF, 122.7, will be eliminated (ATC will monitor during testing)
Remote Tower Updates
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Hello <<First Name>>,
Well, another successful annual meeting. One of the things that we talked about was getting members to send in some of their experiences in flying. After all "We are more than an N number".
To that end, we have added a new section aptly titled We are more than an N number. Please remember, if you talked to anyone at the meetings and you find them interesting, then so will we, so let us know. How far have you flown your plane? What countries have you flown to? What experiences did you have while flying? We want to know. If you don't want to write it up, let me know and I will help you. You never know when one of us would like to visit some of the places you have gone and just are not aware of it.
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We who fly do so for the love of flying.
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Happy Tailwinds!!!
Jeneal McKinley, Newsletter Editor
newsletter@fnlpilots.org
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Feb 27 - FNL Tower Op Discussion
The Remote Tower Testing Phase 1 is expected to commence March 16, 2020. We'll be joined by Barry Dishman, FNL's Tower Chief, to discuss the operations from their point of view as well as offer feedback and discussion on current operations.
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We are more than an N number
In our first article Bill Snodgrass has written an article on his experience in the Run for the Angels benefiting Angel Flight.
https://www.fnlpilots.org/blog/2020/02/5k-run-the-runway-for-the-angels/
Larry Mack Retirement
Larry will be retiring on March 6th. While we wish Larry all the joy he deserves in his retirement and next adventures, he will be missed.
https://www.fnlpilots.org/blog/2020/02/larry-mack/
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Safety
Christman Field/CSU Drone Center
 Did you know that CSU has an active Drone program? I didn't. I frequently fly over Christman field and had no idea all the activity that was going on at what I thought was an abandoned airfield located just 10 miles northwest of Fort Collins.
The Director of the CSU Drone Center has expressed concern about low-flying, manned aircraft over Christman field, in some cases what appears to be low approaches over the airfield with vehicles on the runway and active UAS flights. Here's an excerpt from the email that you may find interesting.
Over the last 2 years, Christman has been developed into a UAS testing, training, and research facility. We often have many flights per week, with some flights lasting all day. The UAS range from small, several pounds, all the way up to the 55-pound limit. With possible plans to develop even further into heavier unmanned aviation. We also have waivers for beyond visual line of sight, night flight, and an application for high altitude (699 AGL).
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It is always the UAS responsibility to get out of the way of manned aviation. However, I am wondering if you can let your renters, CFIs, and students know that Christman Airfield is an active UAS flight facility and low altitude flight over the field may present a hazard to them. I have attempted to get Christman Field marked as such on VFR charts but was denied by the FAA. Also, Christman Airfield is always fair game in event of an emergency, its got some potholes but better than a field. However, as the airfield manager, I am asking if they could avoid using it as a training opportunity for low altitude work.
If you are interested you can find out more about the CSU Drone Center.
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Classified Ads
Buying or selling something aviation related? This is a free service for our members. If you want to list an ad, please fill out this form, and we'll get it added as soon as possible. Check out what's currently being offered.
https://fnlpilots.org/classifieds.htm
NOTE: In an attempt to clean up our classified section, we expire the ads after 60 days, and we show the date when the ad was posted.
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