WELCOME TO THE ‘98 SAFETY SEMINAR SCHEDULE

I wish to thank all you folks who communicated with me their ideas and suggestions on subjects they desired to see presented during the ‘98 season. The consensus of those who responded, stated that they preferred the consistently scheduled monthly meeting date, as has been done in the past. Therefore this office will, in general, follow the same schedule dates as most folks are already familiar.

I desire to share with you my intentions for an exciting, diverse, and informative Safety Seminar Program for 1998! My office now has the high-tech equipment to make up-to-the-minute programs to address any "current" issues that will be in the forefront with the aviation community. Basic seminar characteristics will be spoken via the "module" context. Actual program content and speakers for each month in 1998 will be firmed up and formally announced in our monthly newsletter, and via the Internet. Therefore each month’s "theme (or module)" will be as follows:

Module 1:February

The Fresno Flight Standards District Office "State of the District Presentation"

A review of the accidents, incidents, pilot deviations and events in 1997. Presentation of up coming seminar’s, activities, and speakers.

Module 2: March

Flying to Baja, The Pacific Side and the Gulf Side

(Video courtesy of Skycam Productions ã 1996)

See how easy it is to Fly Baja. Learn about U.S. and Mexican customs, also valuable tips on avgas and autogas. View the beautiful Pacific coastline.

Module 3: April

Parts for Airworthy Aircraft:

Is your aircraft airworthy? Legal? Whether you own, lease or rent your airplane, you as Pilot-In-Command need to know this information for your own peace of mind.

Module 4: May

Mountain Flying

(Video courtesy of AOPA & Jeppesen Sandersonã 1991)

Flying in the mountains presents its own unique challenges and rewards. Learn the necessary information and techniques on mountain flying and how to avoid the associated hazards.

Module 5: June

Flight Planning Basics VFR & IFR :

When was the last time you really planned out that long cross-country. Going to see Aunt Emma in Boise, ID. you say. Review the basic techniques in organizing your navigation log whether you fly VFR or IFR.

Module 6: July

Aerodynamics, engine performance and the summer weather (heat):

Density altitude, what’s that? Flying out of Lake Tahoe is no big thing......or is it?

Module 7: August

So you want to upgrade to a multi-engine rating?

: Learn what the regulations require. Discover multi-engine aerodynamics. Isn’t it true that two engines are always better than one?

Module 8: September

Wake Turbulence Avoidance-A pilot and Air Traffic Controller Briefing

Heighten your awareness of the factors involved in wake turbulence.

Module 9: October

Air Traffic Control, Controlled Airspace and You

Review you airspace knowledge. Put your questions to a real FAA ATC tower supervisor.

Module 10: November

The Remedial Training Program, What’s that?

Oh my gosh, I’ve received a certified letter from the FAA about my incursion into Class B airspace and I forgot to radio approach control! What are my options? Discover the Remedial Training Program. Learn how you can "learn" from your mistakes and move on to become a better and safer pilot.

VARIOUS OTHER TOPICS TO BE DISPERSED DURING THE YEAR

Hands on with Trimble Navigation: Discover GPS and the new era of navigation.

Cockpit Resource Management: Decision making that only you can do.

Part 61 Revisited: Information for instructors and the everyday pilot.

Mountain Flying and Survival: Information all pilots and passengers can use when flying the mountains and unfortunately have to make a forced landing

Acknowledgment of a sponsor is not an FAA endorsement of products or services

FRESNO FLIGHT STANDARDS DISTRICT OFFICE