As a part of the requirement for the recent Federal Aviation Regulation Part 139 certification of the Palomar-McClellan airport, extensive taxiway alterations were undertaken to meet the required runway separation standards to allow enhanced air carrier operations. Also during this time, airport management replaced the existing airport surface marking aids and signs with those complying with the requirements of FAR 139.311 for certified air carrier airports. These markings have been developed to provide a common standard and uniformity from one airport to the next, for enhanced safety and improved efficiency. For general aviation pilots who have not operated out of certified air carrier airports, some of the markings and signage may be different from those they have seen in the past, but the winds of change continue to blow briskly and are coming to an airport near you! In addition to Palomar, Gillespie Field has now adopted the new marking and signage standards. Before you venture out, remember, "Preflight Action" regulation 91.103 requires that, "each PIC shall, before beginning a flight, become familiar with all available information concerning that flight". If you aren't familiar with the new markings and signs, you can quickly find yourself embarrassed by a new found inability to navigate your aircraft on your home airport surface. This provides weeks of high spirited conversation at the airport cafe, or your local FBO. At the serious end of the spectrum, you may find yourself involved in a runway incursion with potentially tragic results.

In the case of the Palomar airport, the new runway markings have been moved closer to the taxiway, in accordance with FAR Part 139. This makes it impossible to stop beyond the "double dashed-double solid" lines upon departing the runway, and short of the parallel taxiway, to conduct an after landing checklist. In accordance with the Aeronautical Information Manual, page 4-3-15, "the pilot is expected to taxi clear of the landing runway even if that requires the aircraft to protrude into or across another taxiway, runway, or ramp area". CRQ air traffic control specialists ask that you contact them immediately after clearing the runway, and if you want to stop to complete your after landing checklist, they will authorize you to taxi directly across the parallel taxiway to the adjoining ramp and complete your checklist at your leisure. The key is to communicate your post-flight intentions to ATC. They will do their best to accommodate you, while ensuring separation and safety. Transient parking has become another issue for ATC. With the loss of the airports designated transient parking area, temporary parking is now only available at Western Flight, Cinema Air and Mission West. Be careful when you taxi, because the Tower cannot control the ramp areas, as they are not "controlled movement areas". Only the taxiway and runway are within their jurisdiction.

Extensive explanations of Surface Movement Guidance and Control can be found in the Aeronautical Information Manual, Chapter 2, Section 3 , including color graphic depiction. In addition, the FAA produces a pamphlet titled, "Airport Markings, Signs, and Selected Surface Lighting". This can be obtained from FAA Headquarters in Washington, D.C., by calling (202) 267-7770. Like airspace reclassification and METAR/TAF, change is inevitable. But, if this old dog can learn new tricks, you will have no problems!

SoCAL Safety Seminars

"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
HELICOPTER SAFETY SEMINAR: STAYING ALERT, STAYING ALIVE
DATE: Sat., Apr. 5, 8:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.
LOCATION: Airtel Plaza Hotel, 7277 Valjean Ave
SPEAKER: Dr. Mark Rosekind-NASA Fatigue Research Scientist
SPONSOR: Professional Helicopter Pilots Association
CONTACT: Tom Jeffers (818) 988-2931
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED, Includes lunch and is free to PHPA members; $25 charge for non-members.

VAN NUYS
FLYING INTO MAMMOTH AIRPORT (MMH)
DATE: Sat., Apr. 5, 9 - 11 A.M.
LOCATION: AV8, Inc.*
SPEAKER: Bob Adler
SPONSOR: Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc., CAP, FAA
CONTACT: Richard Mend, ASC VNY FSDO, (818) 994-9770
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

VAN NUYS
MULTIENGINE SURVIVAL & SINGLE ENGINE PROCEDURES
DATE: Wed, April 9, 7 - 9 P.M.
LOCATION: Simulator & Instrument Training Center, 16501 Sherman Way, Suite 225, Van Nuys
SPEAKER: Art Hilly, CFI-AIM
SPONSOR: IFR Magazine and Simulator & Instrument Training Center
CONTACT: (818)988-7224
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

VAN NUYS
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR SEMINAR: HOW TO TEACH METAR-TAF
DATE: Wed., Apr. 9, 7 - 9 P.M.
LOCATION: AV8, Inc.*
SPEAKER: Bill Talley, FAA DPE (SBA)
SPONSOR: Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc., CAP, FAA
CONTACT: Richard Mend, ASC VNY FSDO, (818) 994-9770
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

VAN NUYS
HUMAN FACTORS RELATING TO AIRCRAFT ACCIDENTS
DATE: Sat, Apr. 12, 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
ADVANCED PILOT SEMINAR: TURBO-CHARGERS & FLIGHT LEVEL OPERATIONS
DATE: Tues., Apr. 15, 5:30-7 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
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
This Seminar is a must for every aircraft owner.
DATE: Wed., Apr. 16, 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 TECHNICIAL SEMINAR: 100 HOUR AND ANNUALS
DATE: Thurs., Apr. 17, 5:30 to 7 P.M.
LOCATION: AV8, Inc.*
SPEAKER: Lenny Schaustal, Airworthiness Inspector VNY FSDO
SPONSOR: Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc., CAP, FAA
CONTACT: Richard Mend, (818) 994-9770
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

VAN NUYS
FLYING INTO CATALINA AIRPORT (AVX)
DATE: Sat., Apr. 19, 9 - 11 A.M.
LOCATION: AV8, Inc.*
SPEAKER: Paul Moritz - Airport Manager AVX
CONTACT: Richard Mend, (818) 994-9770
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

VAN NUYS
INSTRUMENT COMP WEEKEND
DATE: Sat. & Sun., April 19 & 20, 9 - 5 P.M.
LOCATION: Simulator & Instrument Training Center, 16501 Sherman Way, Suite 225, Van Nuys
SPEAKER: Bob Crystal, Director of Training,CFI-AIM, ATP and Art Hilly, CFI-AIM-Instrument Training Specialist
SPONSORS: IFR Magazine & Simulator & Instrument Training Center of Van Nuys
CONTACT: (818) 988-7224
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED NO LATER THAN WED., APRIL 16

VAN NUYS
AVIATION OIL
This seminar is a must for all aircraft owners
DATE: Sat., Apr. 26, 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

SANTA MARIA
PHYSIOLOGY AND FLIGHT; VANDENBERG AFB AIRSPACE AND OPERATIONS
DATE: Tues, Apr. 22, 7 P.M.
LOCATION: Santa Maria Public Airport District Board Room (next to the airline terminal at SMX)
SPEAKER: Capt. Pat Goodman-USAF and Msgt. Courtney Seckner-ATC Chief for Vandenberg
SPONSOR: Aero West Specialties/Avionics West, FAA Accident Prevention Program, SMPAD
CONTACT: (805) 928-3603

LOG BOOK ENTRIES AND DOCUMENTATION
DATE: Tues., Apr. 1, 7 - 9:30 P.M.
Location: LAXFSDO CONF. ROOM 2250 E. Imperial Suite 140, El Segundo
Speaker: LAXFSDO Airworthiness Inspectors
Contact: Linda Goodrich (310) 215-2150

El Monte
TUESDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES
BASIC AVIATION WEATHER
AVIATION WEATHER THEORY
DATE: Tues., Apr. 8, 7 - 9:30 P.M.
Location: El Monte Community Center, 3130 N. Tyler, El Monte
Speaker: LAXFSDO Inspector - commentary
Sponsor: San Gabriel Airports Assoc & San Gabriel Valley 99s
Contact: Linda Goodrich or LAXFSDO Duty Officer (310) 215 - 2150

LAVERNE
COMMUNICATIONS AT BRACKETT FIELD
DATE: Tues., Apr 15, 7 - 9:30 P.M.
Location: Brackett Airport Admin Bldg
Speaker: Brackett Tower personnel & Carol Joyner
Sponsor: COMARCO
Contact: Linda Goodrich or LAXFSDO Duty Officer (310) 215 -2150

SANTA MONICA
GOOD, BAD & UGLY - Six month check ride trend analysis by LAXFSDO DPE's
DATE: Wed., Apr.16, 7 - 9:30 P.M.
Location: Justice Aviation, 2701 Airport Ave., Santa Monica
Speaker: LAXFSDO Designated Pilot Examiners
Sponsor: Justice Aviation
Contact: Justice Aviation (310) 313 - 6792
DOOR PRIZE - I HR. SIM. ES - 100 (C-172)

SANTA MONICA
LANDINGS I First of three part series
DATE: Wed., Apr. 23, 7 - 9:30 P.M.
Location: Museum Of Flying (third floor theater) North side of Santa Monica Airport
Speaker: Richard Mend
Sponsor: Mend Aviation Van Nuys Airport (818) 994 9770
Contact: Linda Goodrich or LAXFSDO Duty Officer (310) 215 - 2150
*** 20 % discount on food only at DC - 3 Restaurant from 6:30 - 7:30 for seminar attendees***

EL MONTE
LANDINGS III - Landings I to be shown on May 24 will complete the series
DATE: Sat., Apr. 26, 7 - 9:30 P.M.
Location: F.A.S.T. Air, Santa Anita Ave. South East side of El Monte Airport
Speaker: F.A.S.T. Air CFI's
Sponsor: F.A.S.T. Air
Contact: F.A.S.T. Air (818) 575 - 3278
DOOR PRIZE -- 1HR. SIM & INSTR IN ATC - 710 (IFR CERT.)

RIVERSIDE AIRPORT
SESSION #7 OF THE ORIGINAL TEN WEEK CFI WORKSHOP
DATE: Tues., Apr. 1, 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

CORONA AIRPORT
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL PILOT BRIEFING - LEARN ABOUT THE LOCAL ATC SYSTEM
DATE: Sat., Apr. 5, 10 A.M. to Noon
Location: To be posted at the entry to Corona Airport
Speaker: Representatives from CNO ATCT, SCTRACON & RAL FSDO
Sponsor: Chino Air Traffic Control Tower
Contact: Dan Albanese, ATCS CNO at (909) 597-1703

RIVERSIDE AIRPORT
SESSION #8 OF THE ORIGINAL TEN WEEK CFI WORKSHOP
DATE: Tues., Apr. 8, 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
"OPERATION TAKEOFF" - Learn how to best use the Automated Flight Service Station to your full advantage
DATE: Sat., Apr. 12, 10 A.M to Noon
Location: Riverside AFSS on Riverside Airport
Sponsor: Riverside Automated Flight Service
Contact: Gloria or Pat (909) 351-3020, 8AM-4PM, M-F
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

RIVERSIDE AIRPORT
SESSION #9 OF THE ORIGINAL TEN WEEK CFI WORKSHOP
DATE: Tues., Apr. 15, 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
THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES - (1)WEATHER, FLIGHT PLANNING AND THE PILOT (2) MOUNTAIN FLYING
DATE: Thurs., Apr. 17, 6:30-8:30 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

BULLHEAD CITY AIRPORT/LAUGHLIN OPEN HOUSE
SEA PLANE PILOT SEMINAR, AVIATION LAW, AVIATION INSURANCE, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL AND BULLHEAD CITY AIRPORT'S FUTURE
DATES: Sat., Apr. 19, 3-9 P.M (5-7 Dinner Break)
Sun, Apr. 20, 11 A.M. to 3 P.M
Saturday Location: Harrahs Laughlin
SATURDAY SPEAKERS: Joseph Sheble, Sea Plane Examiner; Rick Olsen,Aviation Attorney; Michael Strombeck,Avemco Insurance; Dave McCann, Bullhead City ATCT; Norm Hicks, Mayor for Bullhead City
Saturday Location: Bullhead City Airport (open house)
SUNDAY SPEAKERS: None, but plenty of food, fun, flights, and sightseeing
Sponsors: Sheble Riviera & Tri-State Aviation, SDL FSDO, LAS FSDO, RAL FSDO, Sea Plane Pilots Asc. Wipaire Inc, EDO Floats, Sportys Pilot Shop, King Videos.
Contact: Sheble's Aviation (520)754-8318

SAN BERNARDINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT AUTOPILOTS AND THEN SOME!
DATE: Sat., Apr. 19, 10 A.M. to ?
Location: Blues Aviation Complex (NE corner of old Norton AFB)
Speaker: Lanny Marshall
Sponsor: Autopilots West
Contact: Lanny Marshall at (909)383-1288
CALL FOR INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS

RIVERSIDE AIRPORT
SESSION #9 OF THE ORIGINAL TEN WEEK CFI WORKSHOP
DATE: Tues., Apr. 22, 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

BANNING
HUMAN FACTORS IN AIRCRAFT ACCIDENTS
DATE: Wed., Apr. 23, 7-9 P.M.
Location: Masonic Temple, 131 N. Woodland Ave, Banning
Speaker: R.C. Morton, Safety Program Manager FAA RAL
Sponsor: Banning Pilots Association
Contact: Herb Untermeyer (909)845-9501

RIVERSIDE AIRPORT
AERODYNAMICS FOR AIRPLANE PILOTS - A REVIEW OF THE BASICS
DATE: Thurs., Apr. 24, 6:30-8:30 P.M.
Location: Riverside FSDO on Riverside Municipal Airport
Speaker: R.C. Morton
Sponsor: Riverside FSDO Safety Program.
Contact: R.C. Morton, SPM RAL FSDO (909)276-6701 ext. 37
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

LONG BEACH
THURSDAY NIGHT MOVIES AT THE FSDO
This week's selections:
Basic Aviation Weather
The Flight Review
Airplane Camping in Idaho
DATE: Thurs., Apr. 10, 7-9 P.M.
Location: LGB FSDO*
Speaker: None - This is an all video presentation
Sponsor: LGB FSDO Aviation Safety Program
Contact: LGB FSDO (310) 420-1755
Reservations are required.

TORRANCE AIRPORT
AIR-SEA RESCUE - HOW TO SURVIVE DITCHING AT SEA
DATE: Mon., Apr. 14, 7-9 P.M.
Location: Torrance Airport General Aviation Center (Near the base of the tower)
Speaker: Lt. Cromwell - US Coast Guard
Contact: LGB FSDO (310) 420-1755

LONG BEACH
THURSDAY NIGHT MOVIES AT THE FSDO
This week's selections:
Takeoffs & Landings Made Easy (A King Video)
Samurai Airmanship (by Rod Machado)
DATE: Thurs., Apr. 24, 7-9 P.M.
Location: LGB FSDO*
Speaker: None - This is an all video presentation
Sponsor: LGB FSDO Aviation Safety Program
Contact: LGB FSDO (310) 420-1755
Reservations are required.

ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT
METAR/TAF - EXPLAINED
Have you figured out the new weather format? Come and learn all the new weather codes and understand how to get the weather you need from the new format.
DATE: Tues., Apr. 29, 7-9 P.M.
Location: Orange County Flight Center - 19711 Campus Dr. Ste 150 - On the Orange County Airport
Speaker: Ray Hecker - CFI, AGI, IGI
Sponsor: Orange County Flight Center
Contact: Orange County Flight Center (714) 756-1300
Reservations are required.

ATC & AFSS SEMINARS

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
"INTERACTIVE ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION" - PART II
DATE: Tues., Apr. 8, 7 - 9 P.M.
Location: Bearden Aviation - (619) 661-1121
Speaker: Keith Ballenger - FAA, San Diego FSDO
Sponsor: Bearden Aviation

PALOMAR AIRPORT FLY-IN IF YOU WISH
"FUN FLYING BAJA" - PART I
DATE: Thurs., Apr. 10, 7 - 9 P.M.
Location: Mission West Conference Room
Speaker: Video Presentation
Sponsor: Four Winds Aviation

GILLESPIE FIELD FLY-IN IF YOU WISH
"IS YOUR AIRCRAFT AIRWORTHY?" - A REULATORY REVIEW
DATE: Wed., Apr. 16, 7 - 9 P.M.
Location: Terminal Building
Speaker: John Hyndman - FAA, San Diego FSDO
Sponsor: San Diego County Airports Division

MONTGOMERY FIELD FLY-IN IF YOU WISH
"VERTICAL SOUNDINGS" - ADVANCED AIRMANSHIP SERIES
DATE: Tues., Apr. 22, 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
"FUN FLYING BAJA / PART II"
DATE: Thurs., Apr. 24, 7 - 9 P.M.
Location: Terminal Building - 2nd Floor Conference Room
Speaker: Video Presentation
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.

SAN DIEGO FAA FLIGHT STANDARDS 1997 CFI WORKSHOP BEGINS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9TH "FOR THOSE LUCKY INDIVIDUALS THAT HAVE RESERVATIONS!" SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON 9175 KEARNY VILLA ROAD I-15 TAKE MIRAMAR WAY EXIT THEN FOLLOW SIGNS NORTH TO TRACON Please arrive early enough for the mandatory security check, and to gain building access prior to the 6:15PM class start! Tell the front front gate officer that you are participating in the "CFI Workshop". They will have your name and will issue an ID badge. See You There!

WINGS PROFICIENCY AWARD PROGRAM

LAX FSDO
PHASE I
Victor Chapa
Fernando Gonzalez
Henry Sliwa

PHASE II
Stephen Floyd
Roland McKee Jr.
Glenn Rogers

PHASE VI
Howard Rosenfeld

LGB FSDO
PHASE I
Don Talley
Corey Cohn
Troy Martin

PHASE II
Jeremy Schuster

PHASE III
Mike Hanson

PHASE IV
Randall Luce
Gary Eberle

RAL FSDO
PHASE III
John Findley

PHASE IV
Laurence Gudde

PHASE V
James Medill

PHASE VII
Burleigh Putnam

VNY FSDO
PHASE I
Royal Gardner
Andrea Jensen

PHASE II
Pamela Anne Distaso

PHASE IV
Frank Welker

SAN FSDO
PHASE I
Roy Adams
Timothy Ballard
Robert Kujansuu
Billy Browning
Craig Brenner
Bryan Meissner
George Wagner

PHASE II
Stephen Mc Mahon
Ellyn Williams

PHASE III
Randy Arellano
Howard Jackson

PHASE IV
Michael Haag

PHASE VII
Linda Parker

PHASE VIII
Martin Simon

PHASE X
Emilio De Soto

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