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February, 1997

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EDWARDS AFB
“OPERATION RAINCHECK” HIGH DESERT TRACON
DATE: Second Saturday AM Monthly
LOCATION: Edwards AFB, CA
SPEAKER: Various DOT & USAF ATC Controllers
SPONSOR: High Desert TRACON (Joshua Approach)
CONTACT: High Desert TRACON, Attn: Mark Hidinger, Bldg. 2580, Edwards AFB

PALMDALE
“OPERATION RAINCHECK” LOS ANGELES ARTCC FAMILIARIZATION FOR PILOTS
DATE: Third Saturday 8 A.M. to 4P.M. Monthly
LOCATION: Los Angeles ARTCC, Palmdale
Free Transportation--Fly into AF Plant 42 (3-day notice required)
SPEAKER: Various FAA Controllers
CONTACT: Los Angeles ARTCC, ATTN: Todd Whitman, 2555 E. Avenue “P” or (805) 538-2420 or E-Mail Address: twhitman@hidesert.com
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

VAN NUYS
TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS
DATE: Sat., Feb. 1, 9-11 A.M.
LOCATION: AV8, Inc.*
SPEAKER: Ivan Pupulidy, Lead Pilot U.S.F.S.
SPONSOR: Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc., CAP, FAA
CONTACT: Richard Mend, ASC VNY FSDO, (818) 994-9770
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

VAN NUYS
“TWO PILOT IFR IN LIGHT TWINS”
DATE: Tues., Feb. 4, 7 - 9 P.M.
LOCATION: King Aviation Centers, 16644 Roscoe Blvd.
SPEAKER: Mitch Vasin, CFI-AIM
CONTACT: (818) 382-4791
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED DOOR PRIZES

VAN NUYS
A DIFFERENT LOOK AT INSTRUMENT SCAN
DATE: Wed., Feb. 5, 7 - 9 P.M.
LOCATION: Simulator & Instrument Training Center, 16501 Sherman Way, Suite 225
SPEAKER: Art Hilly, CFI-AIM, Advanced Instrument Training Specialist
SPONSORS: IFR Magazine & Simulator & Instrument Training Center of Van Nuys.
CONTACT: (818) 988-7224
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

VAN NUYS
AIRSPACE
DATE: Sat., Feb. 8, 9-11 A.M.
LOCATION: AV8, Inc.*
SPEAKER: Richard Mend, CFI-AIM-ATP
SPONSOR: Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc., CAP, FAA
CONTACT: Richard Mend, ASC-VNY-FSDO, (818) 994-9770
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

VAN NUYS
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR SEMINAR: WEAK AREAS ON CHECKRIDES
DATE: Wed., Feb. 12, 7 - 9 P.M.
LOCATION: AV8, Inc.*
SPEAKER: Adam Berg, FAA DPE VNY FSDO
SPONSOR: Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc., CAP, FAA
CONTACT: Richard Mend (818) 994-9770
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

VAN NUYS
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
DATE: Sat., Feb. 15, 9 - 11 A.M.
LOCATION:AV8, Inc.
SPEAKER: Richard Mend, CFI-AIM-ATP
SPONSOR: Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc. CAP, FAA
CONTACT: Richard Mend (818) 994-9770
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

VAN NUYS
DEALING WITH GYRO FAILURE: A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH
DATE: Tues., Feb. 18, 7 - 9 P.M.
LOCATION: King Aviation Centers, 16644 Roscoe Blvd.
SPEAKER: Gene Hudson, CFI-IA, MEI, ASC
CONTACT: (818) 382-4791

VAN NUYS
ADVANCED PILOT SEMINAR: CESSNA CITATION WALK AROUND
DATE: Tues., Feb. 18, 5:30 to 7 P.M.
LOCATION: AV8, Inc.*
SPEAKER: Mark Boss, Chief Pilot Schaefer Air Service
SPONSOR: Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc., CAP, FAA
CONTACT: Richard Mend, (818) 994-9770
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

VAN NUYS
HAZARDOUS WEATHER CONDITIONS
DATE: Wed., Feb. 19, 7-9 P.M.
LOCATION: AV8, Inc.*
SPEAKER: Richard Mend, CFI-AIM-ATP
SPONSOR: Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc., CAP, FAA
CONTACT: Richard Mend, (818) 994-9770
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

VAN NUYS
AVIATION TECHNICIAN SEMINAR: MAINTAINING GRUMMAN TIGERS
DATE: Thur., Feb. 20, 5:30 - 7 P.M.
LOCATION: AV8, Inc.*
SPEAKER: Tony Owen, Grumman Specialist
SPONSOR: Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc., CAP, FAA
CONTACT: Richard Mend (818) 994-9770
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

VAN NUYS
METAR - TAF
DATE: Sat., Feb. 22, 9 - 11 A.M.
LOCATION: AV8, Inc.*
SPEAKER: Kathleen O’Brien, ASC LAX FSDO
SPONSOR: Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc., CAP, FAA
CONTACT: Richard Mend (818) 994-9770
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

VAN NUYS
ADF DE-MYSTIFIED: A SYSTEMATIC, NO-MATH APPROACH
DATE: Tues., Feb. 25, 7 - 9 P.M.
LOCATION: King Aviation Centers, 16644 Roscoe Blvd.
SPEAKER: Gene Hudson, CFI-IA, MEI, ASC
CONTACT: (818) 382-4791

VAN NUYS
PREPING FOR CHECKRIDES: STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES
DATE: Thurs., Feb. 27, 7 - 9 P.M.
LOCATION: Simulator & Instrument Training Center, 16501 Sherman Way, Suite 225
SPEAKER: Mark Boss, FAA Designated Pilot Examiner
SPONSORS: IFR Magazine & Simulator & Instrument Training Center of Van Nuys
CONTACT: (818) 988-7224

DATES: Tuesday and Thursday in February, 7-10 P.M., eight educational meetings for CFIs. Attendance at six of the CFI Renewal Seminars, will result in renewal of your CFI. Anyone may attend.

LOCATION: Skyroom at Burbank Airport. Park in remote lots A, B or C and parking will be validated (we’ll stamp your airport parking bill so that it’s free).

SUBJECTS & SPEAKERS: The VNY FSDO Inspectors, Pilot Examiners, and Safety Counselors who will be speaking have significant experience and knowledge of their subjects.

Feb. 4: William Talley, DPE, Teaching using the PTS standards as a checklist in preparing for the practical test.

Feb. 6: Gene Hudson, ASC, Teaching Attitude Instrument Flying, METAR-TAF made easy, and how to make a good living as a flight instructor.

Feb. 11: Rich Stowell, ASC, Emergency maneuvers training--including a teaching analysis of the aerodynamics of spins, spin entries, and spin recoveries.

Feb. 13: Blaise L. Winter, Safety Program Manager, How the FAA processes CFI-involved pilot deviations and their consequences; FAA Remedial Training Program; NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System.

Feb. 18: John Hazlet, DPE, Teaching Aircraft Systems.

Feb. 20: Thomas C. Mangum, ASI (VNY FSDO), Teaching Land-and-Hold-Short Operations (using BUR as an example). 1 1/2 hr. and, Mark Boss, DPE, Airspace and Airworthiness issues in preparing for FAA practical tests, and why applicants fail practical tests. 1 1/2 hr.

Feb. 25: Stu Shrock, Chief Pilot Ameriflight, Teaching IFR procedures, and associated subjects including CFI-T accidents.

Feb. 27: Bob Crystal, ASC, Techniques of using simulation in General Aviation flight instruction. 1 hr., and, David T. Voelker, ASI (VNY FSDO), Part 61 Compliance, Recordkeeping and Endorsements responsibilities. 2 hr.

The San Fernando Valley 99’s are sponsoring a Flight Instructor Refresher Course that will take place on March 15 & 16, 1997, at Glendale Community College. Instruction will be by Bob Norris and guest speakers. Registration will take place on March 15 from 7:00 until 7:30 A.M. and class will start at 7:30 A.M. on Saturday and 8:00 A.M. on Sunday.

Graduation certificates for renewal of instructor certificates will be issued on Sunday evening. The certificates will be accepted for renewal by the FAA for 90 days following completion of the course. Pre- registration is recommended. Further information is available by calling the 99’s Hotline at (818) 989- 0081.

LOS ANGELES
Aviation Maintenence Seminar normally scheduled the first Tues. of each month will not be held. * SUGGEST * attendance at the Southern California Aviation Maintenance (see additional info listed under Anaheim ) Symposium
DATE: Fri - Sat Feb. 21 & 22 8 AM - 5 PM both days
Location: Hyatt Regency - Alicante, corner of Harbor & Chapman streets, Anaheim
Contact: Linda Goodrich (310) 215 -2150

EL MONTE
PEACE FLIGHT - ISRAEL TO JORDAN - First ever flight between Jerusalem, Israel and Amman, Jordan. Fly along with Barry Schiff and 57 General Aviation pilots.
DATE: Tues., Feb. 11, 7-9:30P.M.
Location: El Monte Community Center, 3130 N. Tyler, El Monte
Speaker: Video, commentary by Jim Whitehead from discussion with Barry Schiff
Contact: Jim Whitehead or Linda Goodrich (310) 215-2150

SANTA MONICA
GO NO GO WEATHER DECISIONS - Excellent review for all level of certificated pilots
DATE: Sat., Feb. 15, 9:30 P.M.
Location: Justice Aviation, 2701 Airport Ave. (south side of airport)
Speakers: Video plus commentary by Justice Aviation CFI’s
Contact: Justice Aviation (310) 215-2150

LAVERNE
THREE STRIKES AND YOU ARE OUT - A very valid but different approach to Go- No- Go decisions
DATE: Tues., Feb. 18, 7-9:30P.M.
Location: Brackett Airport Admin Bldg conferance room
Speaker: Kathleen Obrien-Powell, Western Pacific Region CFI of the Year 1996
Contact: Jim Whitehead (310)215-2150

ANAHEIM
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AVIATION MAONTENANCE SYMPOSIUM
* Attending these seminars will provide credit for IA renewals AMT awards and
excellent “cross talk” with industry
DATE: Fri - Sat., Feb. 21 - 22, 8 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Location: Hyatt Regency - Alicante, corner of Harbor & Chapman Streets, Anaheim
Speakers: Various industry representatives
Contact: Jim Whitehead or Linda Goodrich (310) 215-2150

SANTA MONICA
PEACE FLIGHT - ISRAEL TO JORDAN; First flight ever between Jerusalem, Israel and
Amman, Jordan. Fly along with Barry Schiff and 57 General Aviation pilots
DATE: Wed., Feb. 26, 7:30-9:30 P.M.
Location: Museum of Flying, Santa Monica Airport (third floor theater) north side of airport
Speaker: Video plus Barry Schiff commentary (if he is not flying) Sub. Jim Whitehead from discussion with Barry
Contact: Jim Whitehead or Linda Goodrich (310) 215-2150
*** 20% discount on food only at DC - 3 Restaurant from 6:30 - 7:30 PM for seminar attendees***

HEMET-RYAN AIRPORT
UNDERSTANDING THE NEW METAR/TAF WEATHER REPORTS
DATE: Tues., Feb. 4, 7-9 P.M.
Location: Civil Air Patrol Facility at 26951 Cawston, Hemet.
Speaker: John Schuster, CFII and former Written Test Examiner
Sponsor: Civil Air Patrol Squadron 59
Contact: Mike Swain of the CAP at (909)654-9723

RIVERSIDE AIRPORT
RIVERSIDE AUTOMATED FLIGHT SERVICE CONDUCTS “OPERATION TAKEOFF” - LEARN HOW TO BEST USE THE AUTOMATED FLIGHT SERVICE STATION TO YOUR FULL ADVANTAGE
DATE: Sat., Feb. 8, 10 A.M to Noon
Location: Riverside AFSS on Riverside Airport
Contact: Gloria or Pat (909)351-3020, 8Am-4PM, M-F
Program runs every other month on the second Saturday
Reservations Required

RIVERSIDE AIRPORT
SESSION #1 OF THE ORIGINAL TEN WEEK CFI WORKSHOP
DATE: Tues., Feb. 18 to April 22, 6:30-9:30P.M.
Location: Riverside FSDO on Riverside Airport
Speaker: R.C. Morton
Sponsor: Riverside FSDO Safety Program
Contact: R.C. Morton, SPM RAL FSDO (909)276-6701 ext. 37
Reservations Required

RIVERSIDE AIRPORT
THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES
“THE 17 MOST POPULAR WAYS TO FALL OUT OF THE SKY”- PARTS 1 & 2
DATE: Thurs., Feb. 20, 7-9 P.M.
Location: Riverside FSDO on Riverside Municipal Airport
Speaker: None - This is an all video presentation
Sponsor: Riverside FSDO Safety Program.
Contact: R.C. Morton, SPM RAL FSDO (909)276-6701 ext. 37
Reservations Required

RIVERSIDE AIRPORT
SESSION #2 OF THE ORIGINAL TEN WEEK CFI WORKSHOP
DATE: Tues., Feb. 25, 6:30-9:30 P.M.
Location: Riverside FSDO on Riverside Airport
Speaker: R.C. Morton
Sponsor: Riverside FSDO Safety Program
Contact: R.C. Morton, SPM RAL FSDO (909)276-6701 ext. 37
Reservations Required

RIVERSIDE AIRPORT
QUICK REFRESHER - RENTER PILOT RESPONSIBILITIES
DATE: Thurs., Feb. 27, 7-9 P.M.
Location: Riverside FSDO on Riverside Municipal Airport
Speaker: James Hoyt, Aviation Safety Counselor
Sponsor: Riverside FSDO Safety Program.
Contact: James Hoyt at (909)423-6448

TORRANCE FLY-IN IF YOU LIKE
INOPERATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT
Can you legally fly your aircraft with an inoperative piece of equipment? Mechanics and Pilots will learn and understand the FAR’s concerning the operation of an aircraft with inop equipment.
DATE: Thurs., Feb. 6, 7-8:30 P.M.
Location: General Aviation Center (Near the base of the tower.)
Speaker: Paul Foster, Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness) LGB FSDO
Sponsor: Torrance Airport Association
Contact: LGB FSDO (310) 420-1755

LONG BEACH FLY-IN IF YOU LIKE
CAN YOU TEACH PILOTS TO IMPROVE THEIR JUDGMENT?
Judgment and the ability to make quick and correct judgments is a personal attribute that evolves and improves with age and experience. Your judgment in relation to aviation also improves naturally. However, the process can be speeded up by increasing your awareness of the judgment process and how it works. Come to this seminar and learn how.
DATE: Tues., Feb. 11, 7-9 P.M.
Location: AirFlite - 3250 AirFlite Way, From I-405 exit north on Cherry. At Wardlow, turn right to Airflite Way. Turn Right on Airflite to the parking lot at the end. Enter at the main AirFlite entrance. Follow signs to the third floor.
Speaker: Steve King, Aviation-Pilot Training Department Head - Long Beach City College.
Sponsor: AirFlite & Pilots West.
Contact: Long Beach City College (310) 938-4387.

LONG BEACH
THURSDAY NIGHT MOVIES AT THE FSDO
This week's selections:
Pilot Operations at Nontowered Airports
Ten Knots for Mom and the Kids (Use of Dopler Radar)
Runway Incursions
Stall/Spin Classic Facts and Myths
Preventative Maintenance
DATE: Thurs., Feb. 13, 7-9 P.M.
Location: LGB FSDO*
Speaker: None
Sponsor: LGB FSDO Aviation Safety Program
Contact: LGB FSDO (310) 420-1755
Reservations are required.

LONG BEACH
THURSDAY NIGHT MOVIES AT THE FSDO
The 17 Most Popular Ways to Fall Out of the Sky and How to Avoid Them
DATE: Thurs., Feb. 27, 7-9 P.M.
Location: LGB FSDO*
Speaker: None
Sponsor: LGB FSDO Aviation Safety Program
Contact: LGB FSDO (310) 420-1755
Reservations are required.

GILLESPIE FIELD AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER
OPERATION SUNBREAK
Contact: Gillespie Field ATCT for dates and times - (619) 448-1449

MONTGOMERY FIELD AFSS FLY-IN IF YOU WISH
OPERATION TAKEOFF
DATE: Last Saturday of each month - 9 A.M. - 1 P.M.
Location: San Diego Automated Flight Service Station - 4302 Ponderosa Avenue
Contact: Eric Wilkins at the AFSS for information - (619) 277-0503
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED!

BROWN FIELD FLY-IN IF YOU WISH
AIRFRAME AND POWERPLANT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FOR PILOTS
SDM ATCT OPERATION SUNBREAK
DATE: Tues., Feb. 11, 7-9 P.M.
Location: Kome Flight Service (619) 661-6997
Speaker: Jean Jacques Bellier, ATP, CFI, Flight Engineer
Sponsor: Kome Flight Service & SDM ATCT

PALOMAR AIRPORT FLY-IN IF YOU WISH
AVIATION LAW - “YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW!”
CRQ ATCT OPERATION SUNBREAK
DATE: Thurs., Feb. 13, 7-9 P.M.
Location: Mission West Conference Room
Speaker: Kenneth Caplan - Attorney/FAA Headquarters, Washington DC, Robert Griscom - Aviation Attorney/San Diego, CA, Carolyn Erwin - FAA ATC Specialist/CRQ
Sponsor: Four Winds Aviation

GILLESPIE FIELD FLY-IN IF YOU WISH
“PLAN YOUR SUMMER’S ADVENTURE - FLYING TO ALASKA”
DATE: Wed., Feb. 19, 7-9 P.M.
Location: Terminal Building
Speaker: Denali Wings - Alaska Air Tour Company & Patti Mattison - Safety Program Manager/Juneau, Alaska FSDO
Sponsor: San Diego County Airports Division

MONTGOMERY FIELD FLY-IN IF YOU WISH
ANALYZING LANDINGS - THE SCIENCE OF ENERGY MANAGEMENT
DATE: Tues., Feb. 25, 7-9 P.M.
Location: Scandinavian Flight Academy - (619) 278-5770
Speaker: Dr. Jim Easton, PhD - COM, CFI
Sponsor: Scandinavian Flight Academy

IMPERIAL COUNTY AIRPORT FLY-IN IF YOU WISH
“ACCIDENT! - INTERACTIVE INVESTIGATION #2”
DATE: Thurs., Feb. 27, 7-9 P.M.
Location: Terminal Building - 2nd Floor Conference Room
Speaker: Keith Ballenger - Safety Program Manager/SAN FSDO
Sponsor: Imperial County Airport

In addition, San Diego area seminars can be found by calling the SAN AFSS, at 1-800-WX BRIEF, extension # * 320. Last minute changes will be updated through the Flight Service Station recording.

The location will be the Southern California TRACON, 9175 Kearny Villa Road, and as always, is free of charge. By moving the workshop to the FAA TRACON we were able to expand this year to a minimum of 35 participants. You may contact Keith Ballenger or Carolyn Schmid at the FAA FSDO to sign-up, at (619) 557-5281 x245 or x254. We will send you a brochure explaining this year's format and logistics, and requesting a confirmation of your intention to attend. Since access to the TRACON is restricted, special procedures have been implemented for you to gain access at one time. So, it's imperative that if you plan to attend, that you show up on time for admission. You snooze, you lose!

LAX FSDO
PHASE I
David Bensinger

PHASE IV
Coleen Campbell

PHASE V
Ilse Hipfel

PHASE VIII
William Woodward

LGB FSDO
PHASE I
Yohei Nishiguchi
David Spanknoble
Erik Frybort
Byron Bustamante
Thomas Ramirez
Steven Narrow

PHASE II
Alexander Benoliel
Robert Santos

PHASE III
Neal Ellis

PHASE IV
Roger Ley

PHASE V
Clarence Danek

PHASE IX
John Hodges

PHASE X

George Shipp

PHASE II
Robert Davis
Harold Hess
Daniel Kolsrud

PHASE IV
Scott Tynan

PHASE V
Felicia Hoppe
John Phillips

PHASE II
Pamela Rudolph
Thomas Vollmer

PHASE III
Donn Holteman
Scott Hutcheson

PHASE IV
Janet Feinsod
Jack Williams

PHASE V
Charles Buckley

PHASE IX
Nancy Vaughan

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