Princeton Airport Podcast

The Princeton Airport Podcast features News, Events, and Interviews with Instructors, Students, Pilots and Staff at the Princeton Airport.

Inside the July Newsletter 🔍 Princeton Airport Update 07/17/2025

Inside the July Newsletter 🔍 Princeton Airport Update Welcome to The Princeton Airport Podcast. In this episode, we dive into the July 2025 Newsletter from Princeton Airport. It's a vibrant snapshot of summer flying, community events, and cutting-edge upgrades. From the buzz of a well-attended BBQ and the thrill of student pilot achievements to the rollout of brand-new Skyhawks and high-tech avionics upgrades, this newsletter tells the story of a thriving general aviation hub. We’ll also explore essential reminders about staying safe during summer flights, navigating TFRs, and using simulators to build your skills even on rainy days. Whether you're a private pilot, a student, or simply passionate about aviation, there’s something here to inform, inspire, and connect you to the heart of Princeton Airport. /episode/index/show/princeton-flying-school-podcast/id/37439515

Colin Unsworth (Part 2), ex US Air Force Colonel, and retired FedEx Captain on Princeton Flying School Podcast 11 04/29/2020

Colin Unsworth (Part 2), ex US Air Force Colonel, and retired FedEx Captain on Princeton Flying School Podcast 11 Welcome to the Princeton Flying School Podcast with Pete Rafle, Princeton Flying School Instructor Emeritus. /episode/index/show/princeton-flying-school-podcast/id/14199791

Bill Ducharme on Princeton Flying School Podcast 10 03/15/2020

Bill Ducharme on Princeton Flying School Podcast 10 In this episode Pete sat down with Bill Ducharme, born in 1930 and now quite possibly New Jersey’s oldest certified active private pilot. /episode/index/show/princeton-flying-school-podcast/id/13556963

Colin Unsworth, ex US Air Force Colonel, and retired FedEx Captain on Princeton Flying School Podcast 9 01/28/2020

Colin Unsworth, ex US Air Force Colonel, and retired FedEx Captain on Princeton Flying School Podcast 9 Welcome to the Princeton Flying School Podcast with Pete Rafle, Princeton Flying School Instructor Emeritus. /episode/index/show/princeton-flying-school-podcast/id/12910982

1st Lt Robert McClellan on Princeton Flying School Podcast 8 10/27/2019

1st Lt Robert McClellan on Princeton Flying School Podcast 8 Welcome to the Princeton Flying School Podcast with Pete Rafle, Princeton Flying School Instructor Emeritus. In this episode Pete sat down with 1st Lt Robert McClellan, Commander of the Twin Pine Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol. /episode/index/show/princeton-flying-school-podcast/id/11798414

Col. John "Skip" Rawson on Princeton Flying School Podcast 7 09/09/2019

Col. John "Skip" Rawson on Princeton Flying School Podcast 7 Welcome to the Princeton Flying School Podcast with Pete Rafle, Princeton Flying School Instructor Emeritus. In this episode Pete invited Col. John ‘Skip’ Rawson, aviator, businessman, and one of the colorful characters here at the Princeton Airport for a Part Two Interview. /episode/index/show/princeton-flying-school-podcast/id/11180372

Jeff Slutsky on Princeton Flying School Podcast 6 07/31/2019

Jeff Slutsky on Princeton Flying School Podcast 6 In Episode 6 of the Princeton Flying School Podcast Pete Rafle sat down with Jeff Slutsky, Chief Pilot of the Princeton Flying School. Pete and Jeff talked about the current state of flight training, as well as some of the experiences that they have encountered as flight instructors here at the Princeton Flying School. /episode/index/show/princeton-flying-school-podcast/id/10721183

Col. John "Skip" Rawson on Princeton Flying School Podcast 5 06/28/2019

Col. John "Skip" Rawson on Princeton Flying School Podcast 5 Welcome to the Princeton Flying School Podcast with Pete Rafle, Princeton Flying School Instructor Emeritus. In this episode Pete sat down with Col. John ‘Skip’ Rawson, aviator, businessman, and one of the colorful characters here at the Princeton Airport. /episode/index/show/princeton-flying-school-podcast/id/10326956

Naomi Nierenberg Princeton Flying School Podcast 4 05/31/2019

Naomi Nierenberg Princeton Flying School Podcast 4 Welcome to the Princeton Flying School Podcast with Pete Rafle, Princeton Flying School Instructor Emeritus. In this episode Pete sat down with Naomi Nierenberg, co-owner of Princeton Airport. They talked about the history of the airport, the early days of the Princeton Flying School, and some of the colorful characters who played a part in the history of the airport. /episode/index/show/princeton-flying-school-podcast/id/9998606

Jon Nierenberg Princeton Flying School Podcast 3 04/21/2019

Jon Nierenberg Princeton Flying School Podcast 3 Welcome to the Princeton Flying School Podcast with Pete Rafle, Princeton Flying School Instructor Emeritus. In this episode Pete sat down with Jon Nierenberg to talk about his life in the Alaskan wilderness, as co-owner and operator with his wife Karin, of Earthsong Lodge, as well as Denali Dog Sled Expeditions. And of course they talked about the challenges and opportunities of Alaskan aviation. /episode/index/show/princeton-flying-school-podcast/id/9471764

Pete Rafle Princeton Flying School Podcast 2 04/02/2019

Pete Rafle Princeton Flying School Podcast 2 Welcome to “From The Right Seat” with Pete Rafle, Princeton Flying School Instructor Emeritus. In this episode Pete shares a few flying stories and teaching tips gained from his 55 years in the air… including his years with Pan Am and TWA. /episode/index/show/princeton-flying-school-podcast/id/9237026

Pete Rafle Princeton Flying School Podcast 1 04/02/2019

Pete Rafle Princeton Flying School Podcast 1 Welcome to “From The Right Seat” with Pete Rafle, Princeton Flying School Instructor Emeritus. In this episode Pete shares a few flying stories and teaching tips gained from his 55 years in the air… including Scattering Ashes the Right Way per Dick Nierenberg’s instructions… and The Sounds of Great Landings as personally demonstrated by Pete. /episode/index/show/princeton-flying-school-podcast/id/9236861

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