February 1999
| Select WP15FS84 | February '99 |
What’s in this Issue: |
Fresno FSDO "State of the District" Presentation BFL/MCE/FAT Aviators Aviation Maintenance Safety Symposium SIC SAC |
For Fresno Area For Oakland Area For Sacramento Area For San Jose Area For Fresno FSDO |
The Fresno
Flight Standards District Office
"State of the District
Presentation"
Fiscal Year 1998 (Oct-’97 thru Sept- ‘98) showed a small increase in
the accident rate with 18 accidents and 13 incidents recorded. Be sure to attend this
months "State of the District Presentation" to review the various
accidents and incidents of last year so that we can discover "what to do and what not
to do" concerning various piloting situations.
Learn how the FAA and the NTSB investigate accidents. Find out what the responsibilities and roles each agency plays during an investigation. Also discover relevant databases available on the Internet with a World Wide Web Internet search.
| Pilots should be aware that proper application of transponder operating
procedures will provide both VFR and IFR aircraft with a higher degree of safety in the
environment where high-speed closure rates are possible. Transponders substantially
increase the capability of radar to see an aircraft and the MODE C feature enables the
controller to quickly determine where potential traffic conflicts may exist. Even VFR
pilots who are not in contact with ATC will be afforded greater protection from IFR
aircraft and VFR aircraft that are receiving traffic advisories. Nevertheless, pilots
should never relax their visual scanning vigilance for other aircraft Civil and Military transponders should be adjusted to the "on" or normal operating position as late as practicable prior to takeoff and to "off" or "standby" as soon as practicable after completing the landing roll, unless the change to "standby" has been accomplished previously at the request of ATC. In fact, according to regulation that follows, IF YOU HAVE IT USE IT! For brevity I have included excerpts of the reg. Sec. 91.215 ATC transponder and
altitude reporting equipment and use. (b) All airspace. Unless otherwise authorized or directed by ATC, no person may operate an aircraft in the airspace described in paragraphs (b)(1) through (b)(5) of this section, unless that aircraft is equipped with an operable coded radar beacon transponder…, and that aircraft is equipped with automatic pressure altitude reporting equipment having a Mode C capability…transmitting pressure altitude information in 100-foot increments. This requirement applies--
(c) Transponder-on operation. While in
the airspace as specified in paragraph (b) of this section or in all controlled
airspace, each person operating an aircraft equipped with an operable ATC transponder
maintained in accordance with Sec. 91.413 of this part shall operate the transponder,
including Mode C equipment if installed, and shall reply on the appropriate code or as
assigned by ATC. On Board Sensors for Traffic Avoidance. TCAS I & II has been around for some time, primarily orientated towards air carrier aircraft due to cost, maintenance and operating rule requirements (e.g. Part 121,135). Both systems are utilized heavily and greatly respected in the airline industry. These systems that are TSO’d, rely upon your aircraft’s transponder accuracy for proper resolution (RA’s) of any potential traffic conflicts for the aircraft so equipped. Part 91 operations do not require on board equipment of such complexity as TCAS, yet at this time various manufactures are beginning to make "basic alert" boxes that are affordable for the general aviation market. Such devices are named "Traffic Collision Alert Device" or TCAD. As part of the Fresno FSDO’s Safety Program, we have invited a technical representative from one of the TCAD manufactures to explain how TCAD works. This representative will be an additional speaker at our Bakersfield Seminar, February 11th. If you are interested in the latest high-tech "widget" for your aircraft (which may also save lives), then please join us for this informative session. |
BAKERSFIELD AVIATORS!
We need your assistance. We have outgrown our meeting room graciously supplied by Mercury Air Center. If you know of a location, preferably on the field at BFL, that can handle 50-75 people comfortably and is air conditioned please contact me ASAP. As most of you know the Fresno FSDO’s Safety Program meets in Bakersfield on the third Thursday of each month. Our room rental budget is a great big goose egg so we have to petition for the good graces of an individual and/or organization who actively supports aviation safety. Let me know! Let’s do it!Still many thanks to all our current facilities sponsors. Without their assistance we would not have a place to hold our seminars. Please take a moment, when you can to thank these people for their sponsorship.
Bakersfield: Mercury Air Center Fresno/Chandler: Fresno Dept. of Airports; The Flying Saucer Cafe (FCH) Atwater/Merced: Castle Joint Powers Authority Visalia: City of Visalia
MERCED AVIATORS
Ray Beverly CFI, & FAA Aviation Safety Counselor will be holding two Saturday "Wings" seminars. On January 30,1999 and on February 13,1999, he will be discussing "Aerodynamics you can actually use" and "Situational Awareness" respectively. These seminars will be on Saturday morning from 0800-1000 at the Civil Air Patrol Patrol building on the Merced Airport. Additional sponsors are 1.) Ray’s Flying School; 2.) Civil Air Patrol Sq 147; 3.) The Hangar Café and 4.) Ag Aero Merced.
ALL FRESNO DISTRICT AVIATORSThe Bakersfield Chapter of the 99s (International Women Pilots) has announced that they will be hosting their nation renowned FLYING COMPANION SEMINAR on Saturday, April 10, 1999. This seminar follows the concept of support for those "significant others" who are timid about flying, but will also serve anyone interested in basic navigation, radios, why airplanes fly, etc. The location in Bakersfield (BFL) is to be announced, until then contact Ms. Joan Paynter @ (805) 831-4598 for further details.
| Aviation Maintenance & Safety Symposium
Maintenance and Flight Personnel!
March 5 & 6, 1999 Sunnyvale Hilton Hotel Guy Minor (510) 273-7155, Ext. 247 or SJC FSDO (408) 291-7681
Drug Testing Program FAA Legal STC Process Very Light Aircraft Avionics Preventive Maintenance Alterations Tentative Vendors ATP Champion Cleveland Garrett Pratt &Whitney Precision Stratoflex Teledyne Cont. And More!! Sponsored by: Aircraft Parts International, PAMA and the FAA
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| NorCal..Aviation..Safety..Seminars. | February '99 |
| Note for all Seminars - Times are from 7:00 to 9:00 PM unless otherwise noted. No reservations are required unless noted by *. Never a fee. For more information contact the Safety Program Manager listed in the FSDO area heading containing the event in question. All FAA Safety Seminars satisfy the requirements of AC-61.91H; the Pilot Proficiency Awards Program (Wings) and /or the Aviation Maintenance Technician Awards Program; AC-65-25A. |
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SALINAS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT Turbulence Happens - Fri 8:30 AM Feb 5 Location: Airport Conference Room, upstairs,
Airport Terminal Building |
WATSONVILLE MUNI AIRPORT Storm Avoidance Equipment - Wed 7:00 PM Feb 24 Location: Fire Station #2, |
| SALINAS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT Night Flying - Fri 8:30 AM Mar 5 Location: Airport Conference Room, upstairs, Airport
Terminal Building |
SAN LUIS OBISPO AREA Emergency and Survival Preparedness Tue 6:30 PM Mar 9Location: San Luis Obispo Veterans Memorial
Building, 801 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo |
SAN CARLOS AIRPORT Controlled Flight Into Terrain Sat 10:00 AM Feb 6 Location: Diamond Aviation, 620 Airport
Drive, #1 Seating is limited. |
| SAN CARLOS AIRPORT Flying to Alaska Wed 7 - 8:30 PM Feb 17 Location: West Valley Flying Club, 701 Skyway Blvd.,
San Carlos Airport |
SAN CARLOS AIRPORT How to Make Better Landings Sat 10:00 AM Mar 6 Location: Diamond Aviation, 620 Airport Drive, #1 Seating is limited. |
PALO ALTO AIRPORT Is Your Aircraft Talking to You? Wed 7- 8:30 PM Feb 10 Location: West Valley Flying Club, 1901
Embarcadero Rd., Suite 100 |
| PALO ALTO AIRPORT Safety Tips - Wed 7- 8:30 PM Mar 10 Location: West Valley Flying Club, 1901
Embarcadero Rd., Suite 100 |
REID-HILLVIEW APT Human Factors in Unsafe Communications Tue 7 - 9:00 PM Feb 2 Location: Inbound Aviation, 2655 Robert Fowler Way |
REID-HILLVIEW APT The Stall/Spin and How to Avoid It Thu 6:30-8:30 PM Feb 11 Location: Trade Winds Aviation, 2505 Cunningham Ave.
(Next to General Aviation Terminal Building) |
| REID-HILLVIEW APT Controlled Flight Into Terrain - Tue 7 - 9:00 P.M. Feb 16 Location: Nice Air (NE side of apt), 2575 Robert
Fowler Way |
SAN JOSE INT’L APT Seven Common Ways to Fail a Checkride Tue 6:30 PM Feb 23 Location: American Flyers, San Jose Jet Center, 1250
Aviation Avenue, Suite #190 |
SAN JOSE INT’L APT Making Your Own Rules Thu 7 - 9:00 PM Feb 25 Location: Squadron #2 Flying Club, General Aviation
Terminal Bldg. |
| REID-HILLVIEW APT ATC Town Meeting - Tue 7 - 9:00 PM Mar 2 Location: Inbound Aviation, 2655 Robert Fowler Way |
REID-HILLVIEW APT "Pot of Gold" - Thu 6:30-8:30 PM Mar 11 Location: Trade Winds Aviation, 2505 Cunningham Ave.
(Next to General Aviation Terminal Building) |
End of |
* = Reservations Required Module 1: |
MERCED (MCE) Aerodynamics You Can Actually Use 8:00 AM-10:00 AM Jan 30
Speaker: Ray Beverely CFI/ASC |
BAKERSFIELD (BFL) Module 1: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM Feb 11 A review of the accidents, incidents, pilot deviations and events in 1998. Presentation of up coming seminar’s, activities, and speakers. Also, TCAD, TCAS (Traffic & Collision Alert Device / Systems). Discover how TCAD works and how it can help the GA Location: Mercury Flight Center |
| MERCED (MCE) Situational Awareness 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Feb 13
Speaker: Ray Beverely CFI/ASC |
ATWATER(MER) Module 1: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Feb 18 A review of the accidents, incidents, pilot deviations and events in 1998. Presentation of up coming seminar’s, activities, and speakers. Location: Bld 411 Old Castle AFB |
FRESNO (FCH) Module 1: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Feb 25 A review of the accidents, incidents, pilot deviations and events in 1998. Presentation of up coming seminar’s, activities, and speakers. Location: Chandler Administration Bld. |
End of Fresno Area Seminars
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As of February 9, 1999, the February '99 |
* = Reservations Required |
REDDING AREA (Fly in if you wish) Human Factors in Aviation Wed - 7:00 PM Feb 10Location: Redding Municipal Airport, Redding Aero Service |
RIO LINDA AREA The 17 Most Popular Ways to Fall Out Of the Sky Thur 7:00 PM Feb 11 Location: Rio Linda Community Center, 810 Oak Lane, Rio Linda, CASponsor: Mauser Aviation Contact: Bill Mauser (916) 991-1725 |
| SACRAMENTO AREA A Talk With Flight Service Personnel from the Rancho Murieta Automated Flight Service Station will tell you how to get the best use out of the Flight Service. Wed 7:00 PM Feb 17 Location: SMUD Auditorium, 6201 S Street,
Sacramento |
OROVILLE AREA (Fly in if you wish)Aviation Weather Wed 7:00 PM Feb 24 Location: Oroville Aviation, Oroville Airport |
SACRAMENTO AREA * Operation Takeoff A three hour program that covers the services available from an Automated Flight Service Station. You'll learn how the system works and how to obtain the greatest user benefit. A Facility tour is included. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Sat Location: Rancho Murieta AFSS, 14670
Cantova Wy, Ste.101, R. Murieta |
| SACRAMENTO AREA * Operation Raincheck A program designed to familiarize pilots with the Air Traffic Control System. Call for reservations. Location: Sacramento TRACON, 5839 22nd Street, Rio
Linda. Off Elkhorn Blvd |
End of Sacramento Area Seminars |
WINGS PROFICIENCY AWARD PROGRAM
WINGS: An excellent way to gain proficiency.WINGS is the FAA Pilot Proficiency Award Program designed to encourage general aviation pilots to continue their training. It provides an opportunity to practice selected maneuvers in a minimum of instruction time. WINGS is an excellent opportunity for you to re-evaluate your flight proficiency and knowledge. If You’re a Pilot, You’re Eligible WINGS is open to all pilots holding a recreational certificate or higher with a current medical certificate, when required. After you’ve logged three hours of dual instruction under the program and attend at least one FAA-sanctioned safety seminar you will be eligible to receive and wear a distinctive set of WINGS. You will also receive a certificate of completion. Pilots: Your attendance at safety seminars fulfills one of the requirements of the Pilot Proficiency Award program (Wings Program). Completion of the requirements of the Wings Program, as outlined in Advisory Circular 61.91g, will qualify you to receive a Wings lapel pin and wall certificate. ADDITIONALLY, if you satisfactorily complete a phase of the Wings Program within the period specified by Section 61.56 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, you need not accomplish a biennial flight review. More Wings To Work For Each twelve month interval after earning your first set of WINGS you will be eligible for more WINGS. Each WINGS pin is specially designed to mark your additional progress. WINGS-The Sign of a Safe Pilot It’s a fact - recurrent training makes a difference. Statistics show that pilots who participate in recurrent training programs such as WINGS, have a much better safety record than the pilots who do not. Earning your WINGS could have a positive impact on your aviation insurance costs. Be sure to inform your insurance agent of your commitment to the WINGS Program WORK FOR YOUR WINGS. |
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I Heather Y. Smith Harlow Voorhees PHASE III |
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IV Marion E. Gardner Martin Murdock Ray Remy Robert L. Simonian PHASE
V PHASE VII |
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VIII Larry Paquette Eugene Enns PHASE X PHASE IX |
PHASE I Desmond Bray Dale M. Lee Terry Lowell Nicholas P. Sadowy James A. Schardt |
PHASE II David Strannard PHASE IV |
PHASE V Barbara Crooker PHASE
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| PHASE I Larerne L. Adermann Eugene R. Brannock Theresa W. Carey Richard C. David Richard K. Ellinger James P. Hollerbach James A. Patterson Paolo Pesci Harvey Press Thomas D. Unsicker Mohamad Zarringhalam
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PHASE II Richard Christie Hoori Djassemi John McMains Sheldon C. Ramsay Phyllis Seawell Steven R. Springsteel PHASE III PHASE IV |
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V Gary Black Kenneth Hahn Max Trescott Andrew Trujillo PHASE VI PHASE VII PHASE IX |
| NorCal Aviation Safety Review is published monthly by the F.A.A. Western Pacific Safety Program. Comments, suggestions and news info are invited. NorCal Aviation Safety Review reserves the right to edit all material. Please address all correspondence to: your local Safety Program Manager. Edited by Kevin L. Clover - FAA AWP-204 - 5001 Airport Plaza Dr. Ste 100 - Long Beach, CA 90815 - E-Mail kevin.l.clover@faa.dot.gov |
