OAKLAND AREA
TRACON-Learn from the specialists what
to say, what to expect, what they see on their screens. Tower
controllers from HWD, LVK, OAK will be here to talk to you about
the areas they control. A tour of TRACON is expected.
DATE: Sat., Mar 15, 9 A.M. to Noon.
LOCATION: CAP, Sq. 188 Bldg.: Oakland Airport. North Field
next to the Aerospace Museum.
SPONSOR: CAP Sq. 188 and Bay Cities 99's
CONTACT: ASC John Matula 510-538-4475
OAKLAND AREA
Bay Cities 99's to hold a RIGHT SEAT
SEMINAR in April
DATE: April 5, all day Saturday
LOCATION: Oakland Airport
SPONSOR: Bay Cities 99's
CONTACT: Marge Carmine, 415-435-3831 or eMail ZESW10A2@PRODIGY.COM
LIVERMORE AREA
The risk of being involved in an accident
is linked to a number of factors. This safety program will discuss
the way flight accidents can be prevented by making us more aware
of the risk factors involved.
DATE: Thurs., Mar. 20, 7 P.M.
LOCATION: Ahart Aviation 186 Airport Blvd. Livermore Airport
SPONSOR: Ahart Aviation
CONTACT: Ahart Aviation 510-449-2142 or FAA Howard Manning
510-273-7155
HALFMOON BAY AREA
The risk of being involved in an accident
is linked to a number of factors. This safety program will discuss
the way flight accidents can be prevented by making us more aware
of the risk factors involved.
DATE: Wed., Mar. 19, 7 P.M.
LOCATION: Princeton Inn by the sea. 459 Capistrano, Princeton
SPONSOR: HalfMoon Bay Pilots Assoc.
CONTACT: Nancy Auld 415-726-4825 or FAA Howard Manning
510-273-7155
GUALALA AREA
The risk of being involved in an accident
is linked to a number of factors. This safety program will discuss
the way flight accidents can be prevented by making us more aware
of the risk factors involved.
DATE: Tues., Mar. 25, 7 P.M.
LOCATION: Gualala Arts Center, 3001 Old Stage Rd.
SPONSOR: Sea Ranch Flying Society.
CONTACT: Chuck Simon 707-456-0500 or Carlo Emory 707-785-2548
UKIAH AREA
The risk of being involved in an accident
is linked to a number of factors. This safety program will discuss
the way flight accidents can be prevented by making us more aware
of the risk factors involved.
DATE: Wed., Mar. 26, 7 P.M.
LOCATION: American Savings Bank 700 S. State St.
SPONSOR: Gilbert Ashoff "Vichy Springs Resort "
CONTACT: Chuck Simon 707-456-0500 or FAA Howard Mannning
510-273-7155
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RENO AREA
"15th Annual Nevada State Aviation Maintenance Seminar"
Many Technical Seminars. This Program Meets the Requirements
of FAR 65.93 (A) IA Renewal.
Date: March 21 and 22
Location: Sands Regency Hotel/Casino, 345 N. Arlington St.,
Reno, NV
Speakers: Bill O'Brien from FAA Headquarters, Industry
Representatives
Sponsor: Aviall, Reno FSDO
Contact: Dick Angelo (702) 858-7700 EXT 241
SALINAS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT - Fly-in
if you wish
METAR/TAF - the new aviation
weather reporting system
Airport Safety Committee
Meeting and Safety Seminar
DATE: Fri., Mar. 7, 8:30 A.M.
LOCATION: Airport Conference Room, upstairs, Salinas Municipal
Airport Terminal
SPEAKER: Jim Chappell, Salinas Municipal Airport Manager
and San Jose FSDO ASC
SPONSOR: Salinas Municipal Airport
CONTACT: Jim Chappell (408) 758-7214
WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT -
Fly-in if you wishCHANGING
AIRCRAFT ENGINE OIL AND ENGINE OIL ANALYSIS
Airport Safety Committee
Meeting and Safety Seminar
DATE: Wed., Mar. 26, 7 P.M.
LOCATION: Fire Station #2, 370 Airport Blvd., Watsonville
(on airport)
SPEAKER: Don French, Watsonville Municipal Airport Manager
and San Jose FSDO ASC
SPONSOR: Watsonville Municipal Airport
CONTACT: Airport attendant or, Don French (408) 728-6075
SALINAS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT - Fly-in
if you wish
AIRCRAFT FIRE EXTINGUISHER OPERATION
AND USE
Airport Safety Committee
Meeting and Safety Seminar
DATE: Fri., Apr. 4, 8:30 A.M.
LOCATION: Airport Conference Room, upstairs, Salinas Municipal
Airport Terminal
SPEAKER: Jim Chappell, Salinas Municipal Airport Manager
and San Jose FSDO ASC
SPONSOR: Salinas Municipal Airport
CONTACT: Jim Chappell (408) 758-7214
SAN CARLOS AIRPORT - Fly-in if you wish
TRANSITING TRAVIS AIRSPACE
DATE: Sat., Mar.
1, 10 A.M. - Noon
LOCATION: Diamond Aviation, 620 Airport
Drive, #1, San Carlos, CA
SPEAKER: Eugene Jiggits, ATC Specialist, Travis
Approach Control
SPONSOR: Diamond Aviation
CONTACT: Diamond Aviation dispatcher or Karen Toland (415)
591-7611
Seating is limited. Reservations are required.
SAN CARLOS AIRPORT - Fly-in if you wish
FAR's AND YOU - How do new changes in
the Federal Aviation Regulations affect you?
DATE: Wed., Mar.
19, 7-8:30 P.M.
LOCATION: West Valley Flying Club, 701
Skyway Blvd. San Carlos Airport
SPEAKER: Don Warren, Aviation Safety Inspector,
San Jose Flight Standards District Office (FSDO)
SPONSOR: West Valley Flying Club
CONTACT: West Valley Flying Club dispatcher or, Arian Sorkhabi
(415) 595-5912
SAN CARLOS AIRPORT - Fly-in if you wish
SAFE OFF AIRPORT LANDINGS - learning the
ins and outs
DATE: Sat., Apr. 5, 10 A.M. - Noon
LOCATION: Diamond Aviation, 620 Airport Drive, #1, San Carlos,
CA
SPEAKER: Ted Carr, Certified Flight Instructor
SPONSOR: Diamond Aviation
CONTACT: Diamond Aviation dispatcher or, Karen Toland (415)
591-7611
Seating is limited. Reservations are required.
SAN LUIS OBISPO AREA - Fly-in if you wish
MOUNTAIN FLYING AND DENSITY ALTITUDE - high
altitude low performance takeoffs and landings
DATE: Tue., Mar. 11, 6:30 - 9 P.M.
LOCATION: San Luis Obispo Veterans Memorial Building, 801
Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo
SPEAKERS: speaker tba
SPONSORS: San Jose FSDO Aviation Safety Program and, The
contributors to the SLO-FAA Safety Program Fund
CONTACT: Patrick Duncan (805) 466-9725 or, Alan Yecny (805)
541-1038
NOTE: If flying in for seminar, call one of the above contacts
for transportation from the airport to Vet's Hall
PALO ALTO AIRPORT - Fly-in if you wish
FLYING THE BAY TOUR - from the controller's
perspective
DATE: Wed., Mar.
12, 7- 8:30 P.M.
LOCATION: West Valley Flying Club, 1901
Embarcadero Rd., Suite 100, Palo Alto Airport
SPEAKER: Arian Sorkhabi and one of Bay TRACON's finest
(tba)
SPONSOR: West Valley Flying Club
CONTACT: West Valley Flying Club dispatcher or, Arian Sorkhabi
(415) 856-2030
PALO ALTO AIRPORT - Fly-in if you wish
FORMATION FLYING WITH SAFETY - Get the
training first!
DATE: Wed., Apr. 9, 7 - 8:30 P.M.
LOCATION: West Valley Flying Club, 1901 Embarcadero Rd., Suite
100, Palo Alto Airport
SPEAKER: Gordon Turner, West Valley Flying Club
CFI
SPONSOR: West Valley Flying Club
CONTACT: West Valley Flying Club dispatcher or, Arian Sorkhabi
(415) 856-2030
REID HILLVIEW AIRPORT
- Fly-in if you wish
AVIATION SPRING TUNE-UP - getting ready for a new season of
flying
DATE: Thurs., Mar.
6, 7-9 P.M.
LOCATION: Nice Air (NE side of airport),
2575 Robert Fowler Way
SPEAKERS: speaker tba
SPONSOR: Nice Air
CONTACT: Nice Air dispatch (408) 729-3383 or, Mike Shiflet
(408) 541-1324
SAN JOSE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
- Fly-in if you wish
SERVICES AVAILABLE FROM
THE AUTOMATIC FLIGHT SERVICE STATION
DATE: Thurs. March
13, 7-9 P.M.
LOCATION: Trade Winds Aviation (West side
of airport), 1144 Coleman Ave.
SPEAKERS: (tba) one of Oakland AFFS's finest
SPONSOR: Trade Winds Aviation
CONTACT: Trade Winds dispatcher, Rod Thrasher or, Dave
Finn (408) 298-9161
SAN JOSE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
- Fly-in if you wish
CHANGING AIRCRAFT ENGINE
OIL AND ENGINE OIL ANALYSIS
Airport Safety Committee
Meeting and Safety Seminar
DATE: Tues., Mar. 18, 7 P.M.
LOCATION: Large Conference Room, Terminal C, near Gate #9SPEAKER:
(tba) with Dave Pecota, San Jose International Airport Operations
Superintendent
SPONSOR: San Jose International Airport CONTACT:
Dave Pecota (408) 277-3779
SAN JOSE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
- Fly-in if you wish
FLY THE GPS - a practical application
DATE: Tues, Mar.
25, 6:30 - 8:30 P.M. LOCATION: American
Flyers ground training facility, San Jose Jet Center, 1250 Aviation
Avenue, Suite #190, SPEAKER: Dave Henderson, CFI,
Squadron #2 Flying Club
SPONSORS: American FlyersCONTACT: American Flyers
dispatcher, Darryl Hanamura or, Fred Abrams (408) 297-2123
SAN JOSE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
- Fly-in if you wish
CESSNA CITATION SYSTEMS
DATE: Thurs., Mar.
27, 1:30 - 4:30 P.M. LOCATION: American
Flyers ground training facility, San Jose Jet Center, 1250 Aviation
Avenue, Suite #190,
SPEAKER: tba
SPONSORS: Lafferty Aircraft SalesCONTACT: Janine
Mitchell or Pat Groves (408) 293-5352
SAN JOSE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - Fly-in if you
wish
FLIGHT FORM - Questions for the FAA
DATE: Thurs., Mar.
27, 7-9 P.M.
LOCATION: General Aviation Terminal Building (Southeast
end of airport)
SPEAKER: a panel of experienced FAA representatives from
different organization divisions
SPONSORS: Squadron 2 Flying Club
CONTACT: Jeff Faulkner (408) 275-0300 or, (408) 943-1727
REID HILLVIEW AIRPORT
- Fly-in if you wish
FLYING TO ALASKA
DATE: Thurs., Apr. 3, 7- 9 P.M.
LOCATION: Nice Air (NE side of airport), 2575 Robert Fowler
Way
SPEAKER: Tom Kallos, Commercial Pilot, A&P mechanic
with IA, and A&P Ground Instructor
SPONSOR: Nice Air
CONTACT: Nice Air dispatch (408) 729-3383 or, Mike Shiflet
(408) 541-1324
SAN JOSE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
- Fly-in if you wish
A CHAT WITH THE SAN JOSE
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER -
get your answers first hand from tower personnel
DATE: Thurs.,
Apr. 10, 7- 9 P.M.
LOCATION: Trade Winds Aviation (West side of airport), 1144
Coleman Ave.
SPEAKER: (tba) a couple of San Jose ATCT's finest
SPONSOR: Trade Winds Aviation
CONTACT: Trade Winds dispatcher, Rod Thrasher, or, Dave
Finn (408) 298-9161
SAN JOSE AREA
Meteorology 185, AVIATION WEATHER HAZARDS -
Turbulence, Thunderstorms, icing, Instument Meterorological Conditions
DATES: Tues. February 28-May 20, 6 - 8:45 P.M.
LOCATION: San Jose State University, Duncan Hall, Room 614
(San Salvador @ 5th St.)
SPEAKER: Walter J. Strach, Jr., Meteorologist in Charge,
FAA Oakland ARTCC @ Fremont
SPONSOR: San Jose State University, Meteorology Department
CONTACT: for reservations and information - (408) 924-5200
Space is limited. Reservations are required. Must have completed
Met. 110 or a class in general meteorology AND at least 50 hours
of flight time OR instructor's permission
SCOTT VALLEY AREA (Fly in if you wish)
"On Landings Part 2" A comprehensive
video and lecture on how to make your best landing.
Date: Wed., Mar. 5, 7 P.M.
Location: U.S. Forest Service,
Scott River District Office, Hwy. 3 and Scott River Road, Fort
Jones
Sponsor: Scott Valley Pilots Association
Contact: Dennis Brown (916) 468-5351
SACRAMENTO AREA
"Terps and Flight Procedures"
Date: Thurs., Mar. 13, 7 P.M.
Location: SMUD Auditorium, 6201 S Street, Sacramento
Speaker: Scott Thompson of the Sacramento Flight Inspection
Field Office
Sponsor: FAA
Contact: Dan Abdon (916) 422-0272
DAVIS AREA
" The 17 Most Popular Ways To Fall Out Of The Sky"
Date: Wed., Mar. 19, 7 P.M.
Location: Cal Aggie Flying
Farmers, University Airport, Davis
Sponsor: Cal Aggie Flying Farmers
Contact: Charles Lowe (916) 752-3067
CLEARLAKE AREA ( Fly in if you wish)
"Operations at Non-Towered Airports"
Date: Tues., Mar. 20, 7 P.M.
Location: Pilot Lounge,
Lampson Field, Lakeport
Sponsor: Lake County Airman's Association, Newhall Aviation
Services
Contact: Robert King (707) 262-1910
RENO AREA
"15th Annual Nevada State Aviation Maintenance Seminar"
Many Technical Seminars. This Program Meets the Requirements of
FAR 65.93 (A) IA Renewal.
Date: March 21 and 22
Location: Sands Regency Hotel/Casino, 345 N. Arlington St.,
Reno, NV
Speakers: Bill O'Brien from FAA Headquarters, Industry
Representatives
Sponsor: Aviall, Reno FSDO
Contact: Dick Angelo (702) 858-7700 EXT 241
AUBURN AREA
"The Ins and Out's" of DUAT"
The latest computer projection equipment will be used to demonstrate
exactly how to perform this mysterious slight of hand.
Date: Wed., Mar. 26, 7 P.M.
Location: The Irene Burns Room, County Education Bldg., 360
Nevada Street, Auburn
Speaker: Beverly Wilcox, ASC and local expert on DUAT
Sponsor: Auburn Squadron/Civil Air Patrol
Contact: Charles Stephan (916) 637-4418, Larry Adair (916)
878-8409
SACRAMENTO AREA
"Operation Takeoff"
A three hour program that covers the services available from an
AFSS. You'll learn how the system works and how to obtain the
greatest user benefit. A Facility tour is included.
Date: Call Ahead For Exact Dates, 9 A.M. to Noon Saturday
Location: Rancho Murieta AFSS, 14670 Cantova Way, Suite 101,Rancho
Murieta
Sponsor: Rancho Murieta AFSS
Contact: Randy Colvin (916) 354-0161 ext. 138
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
SACRAMENTO AREA
"Operation Raincheck"
a program designed to familiarize pilots with the Air Traffic
control system.
Date: One Saturday per month, 8 A.M. to Noon.
Location: Sacramento TRACON, 5839 22nd Street, Rio Linda,
CA. off Elkhorn Blvd.
Sponsor: FAA Air Traffic Control
Contact: Asst. Manager for Operations (916) 922-9511
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
Information Corner.
Internet Address: http://www.aero.com/.
If you do not receive a letter in the first part of the month
and the Internet is a problem for you are welcome to call me (Dan
Abdon) at the Sacramento Flight Standards District Office (916)
422-0272.
Sometimes a last minute change occurs due to some
disaster. If that occurs you can call the Rancho Mureitta Flight
Service Station 1-800-992-7433. I will give last minute changes
to them for after hours information.
Summer is right around the corner, with it's heat, thunderstorms (winter has seen its share of these too)
and low visibility's. It seems each season has it's
own particular problems and frustrations. It behooves the prudent
pilot to prepare theirself and aircraft for each problem before
it presents itself. If your aircraft has been sitting all winter,
a good checkup would be helpful. Cleaning out the cobwebs, checking
for corrosion, and changing the oil are only a few of the things
that can save problems later. Perhaps a safety seminar on taking
care of your aircraft would be helpful. Preventive Maintenance
is only one of the topics planned, for this year, by our Airworthiness
Safety Program Manager Donald Green. Keep an eye on these bulletins
for special seminars on the subject.
And you Pilots. Have you been keeping up on your flying skills? Do you still have lingering colds and flu? Are you run down from lack of exercise? A self assessment should be in order. And don't forget Winter can be found any month of the year in the Sierras. Just something to keep in mind.
If you have any suggestions to improve this letter please call me at your earliest convenience.
Good luck and Safe Flying. I'll see you at a Meeting.
PS. Many Thanks to AVEMCO for their sponsorship of the Wings Program.
They have a part in all of our Safety Meetings.
So what's the big deal about carrying Duck Tape? How else you gonna tape the ducks to your wings if the engine quits?Hint: You're gonna be busy.
You've spent the last month or so knocking the rust off your skills and now your thinkingof a migratory flight to the wild life sanctuaries at Laughlin, Las Vegas, and points south-easterly, and you've got important stuff on your mind: "If I wouldn't be caught deadwearing this bathing suit at the company picnic, why would I bring it to a three-week rompand paddle at the Lake Ritso-Blitzo Fly-In Hotel and Show Lounge, Racquet Club*, HotSprings*, Micro-brewery*, Oriental Massage Pavilion*, Championship 36-hole GolfCourse*, Mud Therapy Salon*, Bridle Paths* and Health Spa*? *available at a modest fee.
When the valley's weather is still iffy and the winds of March can, in a moment, affectyour plans, the sweet remembrance of a sun-dappled lawn chair (available at a modest fee)whispers a seductive magic that's impossible to ignore, but between the house and theRitzo-Blitzo's Perrier-filled swimming pool and Floating Polynesian Bar (available at amodest fee) are some environmental and meteorological conditions that you dare notdiscount.
Consider putting a Survival Kit together; one that'll keep you toasty warm and comfy untilthe choppers arrive. There's some good information out there, some of which you'll needbetween the house and the tie-downs (available at a modest fee) at the Ritzo-Blitzo. Somesuggestions for your Survival Kit:
Shelter
Plastic Tube Tent
High visibility 9 x 12 tarp
Space Blanket(s)
Extra socks
Duct Tape
Dry chemical hand warmers
Woolen hat and mittens
Fire-making
All-weather fire starter kit
Candle in a wind-proof holder
Strike-anywhere matches
Flint and steel or metal match
Magnesium fire starter
Tinder: Vaseline-impregnated cotton balls in a pill bottle
Tools
Hack saw, screwdriver set, vice grips, flashlight with extra batteries, sewing kit, knife, 50'nylon line, tin pot.
Signalling
Signalling mirror with instructions for use
First Aid supplies
Flares
Canned smoke
Whistle
Strobe light with extra battery
Hand-held GPS and a radio. (Don't depend upon your CelPhone.)
High calorie food bars
Water (best stored/packed as ice)
Winter Survival Handbook
A good survival manual (start with the Boy Scouts of America Handbook)
will tell you to, first,stay dry.
Your worst enemy will be immersion or exposure hypothermia. Brush loose snowfrom your clothing and shoes. Your body will wick heat from your extremities and your headfaster if your clothing is wet. If it's windy, set up a shelter, insulating yourself from directcontact with the ground. Tend to your passengers' First Aid needs. Build a fire and drink some water. Move with deliberate speed to preclude perspiring. When you've prepared yourself and your passengers for the elements, inventory your available resources and implement a survival plan that'll carry you through the night, minimize your discomfort, and assist your rescue. Your best asset, a modicum of good old fashioned horse sense, will give you an odds-on chance of survival and the peace of mind that comes with knowing that you did all that you could for yourself and your passengers.
If you filed a flight plan, you will be found by SAR professionals within hours. If you didn't file, you may be found by back-packers sometime after the first thaw.
And when the SAR chopper finds you, have em take
you directly to the hotel. You'll recall that the Ritzo-Blitzo
brochure (available at a modest fee) said, in the fine print,
that your reservations are non-cancelable.
Wake Turbulence: Why Bernoulli invented it, why everybody
makes it, why big 'uns make it bad, how you can avoid all of it.
Module 2: Pre-flight planning and preparation prior to leaving
for the field: physiological and psychological self-assessment
- route selection - required paperwork checklist - notams - FSS
services.
Madera
Wake Turbulence
Thursday, Mar 6 at 1900
Main Airport Building
Bakersfield
Module 2
Thursday, Mar 13 at 1900
Anton's BFL Restaurant
Atwater/Merced
Module 2
Thursday, Mar 20 at 1900
Bldg 411 at MER ( CAFB)
Fresno
Module 2
Thursday, Mar 27 at 1900
Chandler Admin Bldg.
All seminars begin at 7:00 p.m. All venues are Fly-In/Drive-In. Restaurants at Bakersfield and Fresno. No reservations required. Never a fee. All FAA Safety Seminars satisfy the requirements of AC-61.91; the Pilot Proficiency Awards Program; WINGS. At BFL, ask your server at Anton's for the Safety Program Discount. For updates, contact the Rancho Murietta FSS,1-800-WXBRIEFX315 or the web site at http://www.aero.com/publications/norcal/norcal.htm
OAK FSDO
PHASE II
Mary McCune
Donald Sather
PHASE III
Brian Newman
PHASE VII
Arlene Renema
SJC FSDO
PHASE I
Danny Blitz
Anthony Cerrato
Scott Klimo
Robert Lamkin
Bert Loughmiller
Mark Miksis
John Overall, Jr.
Jerry Schoening
Steven Springsteel
Karen Toland
Terry Wilson
Rami Zecharia
Basil Zweifel
PHASE II
Darrell Lack
Raymond Hoche-Mong
Duncan Nielsen
Quest Richlife
Lilly Spirkovska
Steven Song
Margaret Watt
PHASE III
Christopher Curp
Nicholas Gardella
Gregg Siepman
Larry Singer
PHASE IV
Kevin Cassidy
John Robichan
PHASE V
Rod Powers
PHASE VI
James Coombes
PHASE VII
Lawrence Mensch
PHASE X
William Brew
SAC FSDO
PHASE I
Charles Hoisington
Paul Klingborg
Rogers McKinnon
Greg Mills
Yusuke Ogura
David Strannard
PHASE III
Viki Dines
Walter Murray
Christopher Temby
PHASE VII
Diana Ward
FAT FSDO
PHASE 1
Verne Adams
Khaled Alkotob
Tom Barney
Toshihiko Chiba
Munenori Fukai
Yoshinobu Fushida
Junya Hata
Yoshihiro Hirashima
Takeaki Inoue
Tomoaki Ito
Larry Justis
Masao Kagawa
Masami Kawamura
Hirokuni Kiyohara
Naoki Kubota
Jeffery Ott
Masahiko Suzuki
Megumi Suzuki
Akira Takeuchi
Yamato Tateno
Denzele Thompson
Masahiro Tsuoka
Masahito Uetake
Koutarou Yajima
PHASE 2
Theron Balmain
William Brown
Michel Mollica
PHASE 3
Ralph Bookout
Donald Edwards
Marion Gardner
Ronald Graham
Michael Koch
Horace Marple III
H.N. Papadakis
PHASE 5
Dan Cork
Shirley Hughes
Richard Potter
PHASE 6
Gary Ebel
Michael Lauzon
William Lugton
Larry Paquette
PHASE 8
Leroy Nygaard
Richard White