April 1998

SoCAL Safety Seminars

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HIGH DESERT AREA

EDWARDS AFB
"OPERATION RAINCHECK" HIGH DESERT TRACON FAMILARIZATION FOR PILOTS
DATE: 2nd Saturday Monthly
LOCATION: High Desert TRACON, Edwards AFB
SPEAKER; Various ATC Specialists
CONTACT; High Desert TRACON, Attn:Mark Hidinger, Bldg. 2580, Edwards AFB, CA 93523

PALMDALE
"OPERATION RAINCHECK" LOS ANGELES ARTCC FAMILIARIZATION FOR PILOTS
DATE: Third Saturday 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. Monthly
Angeles ARTCC, Palmdale
Free Transportation--Fly into AF Plant 42 (5-day
notice required)
SPEAKER: Various FAA Controllers
CONTACT: Los Angeles ARTCC, ATTN: Todd Whitman, 2555 E. Avenue "P" or (805) 538-2402 or E-Mail Address:todd.whitman@faa.dot.gov
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED!!!

LANCASTER
Check Rides and BFR
DATE: Wed., May 13
LOCATION: Gen. William J. Fox Airport Terminal Building (WJF)
SPEAKER: George Prewitt - DPE, CFII
CONTACT: George Hette (805) 275-7920

VAN NUYS AREA

SANTA BARBARA
Care & Feeding of your Engine
DATE: Wed., May 13
LOCATION: La Colina Jr. High School, 4025 Foothill Road
SPEAKER: Loren Lemen, Jr., Teledyne Continental Motors
CONTACT: Beth/Greg Howar 805/967-2116

VAN NUYS
SUCCESSFUL FLIGHT INSTRUCTING: Confessions of an Overbooked CFI
DATE: Tues., May 12, 7 - 9 P.M.
LOCATION: Aeroplex, 7949 Woodley Ave
SPEAKER: Gene Hudson, CFI, CFII, MEI, ASC
CONTACT: (818) 382-4791

VAN NUYS
ADF DE-MYSTIFIED: NDB Navigation Made Easy
DATE: Tues., May 19, 7 - 9 P.M.
LOCATION: Aeroplex, 7949 Woodley Ave
SPEAKER: Gene Hudson, CFI, CFII, MEI, ASC
CONTACT: (818) 382-4791

VAN NUYS
VOR NAVIGATION FOR DUMIES: Operation, intercept & tracking made easy.
DATE: Tues., May 26, 7 - 9 P.M.
LOCATION: Aeroplex, 7949 Woodley Ave
SPEAKER: Gene Hudson, CFI, CFII, MEI, ASC
CONTACT: (818) 382-4791

VAN NUYS
The following 4 Seminars are located at Green Hornets Aviation (GHA)
LOCATION: 7535 Valjean Ave
CONTACT: GHA (818) 988-5591
SPONSOR: GHA

Reading Sectional Charts
DATE: Tue., May 5, 6:30 - 8:00PM
SPEAKER: Alan Goldsman - CFII

Preparing for Check Rides
DATE: Tue., May 12, 6:30 - 8:00PM
SPEAKER: Staff

Weight & Balance: Characteristics of single engine airplanes
DATE: Tue., May 19, 6:30 - 8:00PM
SPEAKER: Alan Goldsman - CFII

Aviation and Other Applications of the GPS
DATE: Wed., May 27, 6:30 - 8:00PM
SPEAKER: Johan Van Nimwegen

VAN NUYS
The following 9 Seminars are located at AV8, Inc.
LOCATION: 16431 Vanowen St.
SPONSORS: AV8, Inc., Mend Aviation Ground Schools, and CAP
CONTACT: Richard Mend (818) 994-9770

FLYING INTO MAMMOTH AIRPORT
DATE: Sat., May 2, 9:00 - 11:00AM
SPEAKER: Bob Adler, Com. Plt VNY-MMH

BUSH FLYING TECHNIQUES
DATE: Sat., May 9, 9:00 - 11:00AM
SPEAKER: Frank Surfas - Chief Pilot for First Class Air Service (VNY)

FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR SEMINAR: Reviewing weak areas of check rides.
DATE: Wed., May 13
SPEAKER: Mark Boss - FAA DPE VNY

WHY AIRCRAFT CRASH
DATE: Sat., May 16, 9:00 - 11:00AM
SPEAKER: Angelo Porco - CAP

ADVANCED PILOT SEMINAR: High Altitude Oxygen Systems
DATE: Tue., May 19, 5:30 -7:00PM
SPEAKER: Richard Mend, CFI-AIM-ATP

FLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS OF HANG GLIDERS
DATE: Wed., May 20
SPEAKER: Joe Greblo - Instructor Windsport Hang Gliding School (VNY)

AVIATION TECHNICIAN SEMINAR: Engine Cooling Systems
DATE; Thu., May 21, 5:30 - 7:00PM
SPEAKER: Mike Attolico - Pres, Western Cylinder Overhaul, Inc. (VNY)

FLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS OF TANDEM ROTOR HELICOPTERS
DATE: Sat., May 23, 9:00 - 11:00AM
SPEAKER: Capt. Robert Wilson

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE ILS
DATE: Sat May 30, 9:00 - 11:00AM
SPEAKER: Richard Mend, CFI-AIM-ATP

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: A MUST FOR EVERY A/C OWNER
DATE: Sat., April 4, 9 - 11 A.M.
LOCATION: AV8, Inc.*
SPEAKER: Richard Mend, CFI-AIM-ATP
SPONSOR: FAA, CAP, Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc.
CONTACT: Richard Mend (818) 994-9770

VAN NUYS
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR SEMINAR: CFI LIABILITIES
DATE: Wed., April 8, 7 - 9 P.M.
LOCATION: AV8, Inc.*
SPEAKER: Harry Adelson - Pilot Attorney
SPONSOR: FAA, CAP, Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc.
CONTACT: Richard Mend (818) 994-9770

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

VAN NUYS
YOUR OTHER LEFT! HOLDING PATTERNS MADE EASY
DATE: Tues., April 14, 7 - 9 P.M.
LOCATION: Aeroplex, 7949 Woodley Ave
SPEAKER: Gene Hudson, CFI, CFII, MEI, ASC
CONTACT: (818) 382-4791

VAN NUYS
RENTING, OWNING OR SHARING A SMALL AIRPLANE
DATE: Tues., April 14, 6:30 - 8 P.M.
LOCATION: Green Hornets Aviation, 7535 Valjean Ave
SPEAKER: Staff
SPONSOR: Green Hornets Aviation
CONTACT: Dispatcher (818) 988-5591

VAN NUYS
ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION
DATE: Wed., April 15, 7 - 9 P.M.
LOCATION: AV8, Inc.*
SPEAKER: John Ferdon - AST LAX FSDO
SPONSOR: FAA, CAP, Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc.
CONTACT: Richard Mend (818) 994-9770

CAMARILLO
AIRSPACE & RUNWAY INCURSIONS
DATE: Thurs., April 16, 7 - 9 P.M.
LOCATION: Camarillo Airport
SPEAKER: Bill Talley - FAA DPE
SPONSOR: San Fernando Valley 99’s
CONTACT: Linda Butler (818) 597-0682

VAN NUYS
AVIATION TECHNICIAN SEMINAR: PROP GOVERNORS
DATE: Thurs., April 16, 5:30 - 7 P.M.
LOCATION: AV8, Inc. *
SPEAKER: Techs from True Speed Aero Governors, Inc. (VNY)
SPONSOR: FAA, CAP, Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc.
CONTACT: Richard Mend (818) 994-9770

VAN NUYS
FLYING INTO CATALINA AIRPORT (AVX)
DATE: Sat., April 18, 9 - 11 A.M.
LOCATION: AV8, Inc.*
SPEAKER: Paul Moritz - Airport Manager (AVX)
SPONSOR: FAA, CAP, Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc.
CONTACT: Richard Mend (818) 994-9770

VAN NUYS
HOW TO FLY A "ONE DOT" ILS: PARTIAL PANEL...IN A 40 KNOT CROSSWIND!
DATE: Tues., April 21, 7 - 9 P.M.
LOCATION: Aeroplex, 7949 Woodley Ave
SPEAKER: Gene Hudson, CFI, CFII, MEI, ASC
CONTACT: (818) 382-4791

VAN NUYS
COMMON OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTIICS OF SINGLE ENGINE AIRPLANES
DATE: Tues., April 21, 6:30 - 8 P.M.
LOCATION: Green Hornets Aviation, 7535 Valjean Ave.
SPEAKERS: Jeff Kertes - CFII
SPONSOR: Green Hornets Aviation
CONTACT: Dispatcher (818) 988-5591

VAN NUYS
ADVANCED PILOT SEMINAR: THE FLIGHT DATA RECORDER (BLACK BOX)
DATE: Tues., April 21, 5:30 - 7 P.M.
LOCATION: AV8, Inc.*
SPEAKER: Richard Mend, CFI, AIM, ATP
SPONSOR: FAA, CAP, Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc.
CONTACT: Richard Mend, ASC-VNY FSDO (818) 994-9770

BURBANK
SINGLE-PILOT IFR (SPIFR): SURVIVING AVIATION’S TOUGHEST CHALLENGE
DATE: Thurs., April 23, 7 - 9 P.M.
LOCATION: Skyroom, Burbank Airport Main Terminal; go left past restaurant; door on right
SPEAKER: Gene Hudson, CFI, CFII, MEI, ASC
CONTACT: (818) 382-4791

VAN NUYS
HELICOPTER MOUNTAIN OPERATIONS
DATE: Sat., April 25, 9 - 11 A.M.
LOCATION: AV8, Inc.*
SPEAKER: Pete Gillies - Chief Pilot Western Operations (L67)
SPONSOR: FAA, CAP, Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc.
CONTACT: Richard Mend, ASC-VNY FSDO (818) 994-9770

VAN NUYS
PERSONALITY FACTORS OF PILOTS AND APTITUDE FOR BASIC FLIGHT TRAINING
DATE: Tues., April 28, 6:30 - 8 P.M.
LOCATION: Green Hornets Aviation, 7535 Valjean Ave.
SPEAKERS: Hal Margolis, ASCI
SPONSOR: Green Hornets Aviation
CONTACT: Dispatcher (818) 988-5591

VAN NUYS
GOTCHA! THIRTEEN WAYS (NOT) TO GET BUSTED WHILE FLYING IFR
DATE: Tues., April 28, 7 - 9 P.M.
LOCATION: Aeroplex, 7949 Woodley Ave
SPEAKER: Gene Hudson, CFI, CFII, MEI, ASC
CONTACT: (818) 382-4791

LOS ANGELES AREA

HAWTHORNE
OPERATION TAKEOFF Orientation to FSS
DATE: Sat., Apr 4, 9 A.M.-1 P.M.
LOCATION: Hawthorne Flight Service
SPONSOR: Hawthorne Flight Service
CONTACT: Hawthorne AFSS (310) 970-0102

EL MONTE
U.S. CUSTOMS AND YOU
DATE: Tues. Apr. 14, 7-9:30 P.M.
LOCATION: El Monte Community Center, 3130 N. Tyler, El Monte
SPEAKER: Tony Barns DEA US Customs Jarol Joiner
SPONSORS: San Gabriel Valley 99’s & San Gabriel Valley Airport Assoc.

HAWTHORNE
HOMEBUILTS AND AIRWORTHINESS
DATE: Wed. Apr 15, 7-9:30 P.M.
LOCATION: Hawthorne Flight Service
SPEAKER: Lee Williams, CFII, ASC
SPONSOR: Hawthorne Flight Service

LAVERN/BRACKETT
AVIATION INSURANCE RENTERS/OWNERS ARE YOU COVERED
DATE: Tues. Apr 21, 7-9:30 P.M.
LOCATION: Brackett Airport Admin.
SPEAKERS: Jim McJoynt, Falcon Insurance Agcy
SPONSOR: Comarco

SANTA MONICA
UNDERSTANDING AIRCRAFT INSURANCE
DATE: Wed. Apr 22, 7-9:30 P.M.
LOCATION: Museum of Flying (third floor theater) North side of Santa Monica Airport
SPEAKER: AOPA Bob Cathers
SPONSOR: Santa Monica Museum of Flying,

COMPTON
IFR PROCEDURES
DATE: Sat., Apr 25, 9:30-11 AM
LOCATION: Compton Airport Admin. Bldg.
SPEAKER: Darryl Mack, CFII, ASC
SPONSOR: LAXFSDO

RIVERSIDE AREA

RIVERSIDE AIRPORT
10 WEEK CFI WORKSHOP - SESSION #7
DATE: Thurs., Apr. 2, 6:30 to 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

RIVERSIDE AIRPORT
10 WEEK CFI WORKSHOP - SESSION #8
DATE: Thurs., Apr. 9, 6:30 to 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

RIVERSIDE AIRPORT
10 WEEK CFI WORKSHOP - SESSION #9
DATE: Thurs., Apr. 16, 6:30 to 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

LAUGHLIN/BULLHEAD CITY
2ND ANNUAL SEAPLANE SPLASH AND SAFETY SEMINAR
DATE: Sat, Apr. 18th 11 A.M. arrival for seminar
Sun, Apr. 19th 11 A.M. barbecue on the beach
Location: Avi Hotel and Casino
Speaker: Various
Sponsor: Sheble’s Riviera Aviation
Contact: Valerie Sheblel for information at (520) 754-8318
for reservations at Avi Hotel call 1 (800) 284-2946

RIVERSIDE AIRPORT
10 WEEK CFI WORKSHOP - SESSION #10
DATE: Thurs., Apr. 23, 6:30 to 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

RIVERSIDE AIRPORT
Optional 11th WEEK FOR CFI WORKSHOP
ACCESSING SAFETY INFORMATION FROM THE INTERNET
DATE: Thurs., Apr. 30, 6:30 to 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

LONG BEACH FSDO AREA

LONG BEACH
GPS - THE GOOD AND NOT SO GOOD
Learn the basics of how a GPS works and then go on an actual flight using GPS via video tape. The video shows how a King panel mounted (IFR Certified) GPS works in flight. Enroute navigation using the GPS will be shown and explained as well as an actual IFR/GPS approach. Navigation by GPS is fun and easy but, there are some things that are very different from conventional navigation. Come and learn about these differences at this seminar therefore they trip you up in flight!
DATE: Thurs., April 2, 7-9 P.M.
Location: LGB FSDO*
Speaker: Barbara Hartman CFI, AGI and Dick Double CFII
Sponsor: FAA’s Aviation Safety Program
Contact: LGB FSDO (562) 420-1755

LONG BEACH
FAA FORM 337
LGB FSDO will be conducting a seminar on the FAA Form 337. The seminar will cover the following topics: When to complete a 337; How to complete a 337; and what required documents must accompany the 337 when submitting it to your local FAA office.
DATE: Thurs., Apr. 9 - 7to 9 P.M.
Location: LGB FSDO*
Speaker: Paul Foster - FAA Aviation Safety Inspector, Airworthiness.
Sponsor: FAA’s Aviation Safety Program
Contact: LGB FSDO (562) 420-1755

JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT
IFR PROCEDURES
DATE: Tues., Apr. 21, 7 to 9 P.M.
Location: Orange County Flight Center, 19711 Campus Drive, Suite 150, Santa Ana
Speaker: Al German, CFII
Sponsors: Orange County Flight Center
Contact: Annie (714) 756-1300

LONG BEACH
PACE - PHASE I - AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE RECORDS REVIEW
LGB FSDO will be conducting an aircraft maintenance records review workshop for the owner/operator. The seminar will cover what entries should be in your maintenance records. Bring your aircraft maintenance records to this workshop and see if you can find the required entries. Inspectors will be available to help you and verify the completeness of the entries. Type certificates and airworthiness directives for your specific aircraft will also be available. This is a penalty free workshop, in other words, no enforcement action shall be taken. PACE Phase II will involve the inspection of your aircraft. To be eligible for Phase II you must complete Phase I and then request an appointment to have your aircraft inspected.
DATE: Thurs., Apr. 23 - 7to 9 P.M.
Location: LGB FSDO*
Speakers: Paul Foster and George Mahurin - FAA Aviation Safety Inspectors, Airworthiness.
Sponsor: FAA’s Aviation Safety Program
Contact: LGB FSDO (562) 420-1755

LONG BEACH
REPAIR STATIONS EXPLAINED
LGB FSDO will be conducting a seminar about the types of repair stations and their various ratings. Aircraft Owners/operators interested in ensuring that they are taking their aircraft to an appropriately rated repair station should attend this seminar. If you have a copy of FAR 145, please bring it with you.
DATE: Thurs., Apr. 30 - 7to 9 P.M.
Location: LGB FSDO*
Speakers: Paul Foster and George Mahurin - FAA Aviation Safety Inspectors, Airworthiness.
Sponsor: FAA’s Aviation Safety Program
Contact: LGB FSDO (562) 420-1755

SAN DIEGO FSDO AREA

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!

WINGS SEMINARS

MONTGOMERY FIELD FLY-IN IF YOU WISH
"A Close Look at Your Engine" For Pilots
DATE: Tuesday, April 7^th - 7 - 9 P.M.
Location: San Diego Flight Standards District Office
Speaker: Fred Christlieb - FAA FSDO
Sponsor: FAA

BROWN FIELD FLY-IN IF YOU WISH
"Operations at NonTowered Airports" and "Quincy Accident Brief"
DATE: Tuesday, April 14^th - 7 - 9 P.M.
Location: Bearden Aviation - (619) 661-1121
Speaker: Mike Harris and Fred Christlieb - FAA FSDO
Sponsor: Bearden Aviation

PALOMAR AIRPORT FLY-IN IF YOU WISH
"Operations at NonTowered Airports" and "Quincy Accident Brief"
DATE: Thursday, April 16^th - 7 - 9 P.M.
Location: Mission West Conference Room
Speaker: Mike Harris and Fred Christlieb - FAA FSDO
Sponsor: Four Winds Aviation

GILLESPIE FIELD FLY-IN IF YOU WISH
"Operations at NonTowered Airports" and "Quincy Accident Brief"
DATE: Wednesday, April 22^nd - 7 - 9 P.M.
Location: Terminal Building
Speaker: Mike Harris and Fred Christlieb - FAA FSDO
Sponsor: County of San Diego - Airports Division

MONTGOMERY FIELD FLY-IN IF YOU WISH
"Real Life Situations for Safety Concern" and "Airworthy Parts for Your Aircraft"
DATE: Thursday April 23^rd - 7 - 9 P.M.
Location: San Diego Flight Standards District Office
Speaker: Fred Christlieb and Mike Harris - FAA FSDO
Sponsor: FAA

MONTGOMERY FIELD FLY-IN IF YOU WISH
"Operations at NonTowered Airports" and "Quincy Accident Brief"
DATE: Tuesday, April 28^th - 7 - 9 P.M.
Location: San Diego Fligth Standards District Office
Speaker: Michael Harris and Fred Christlieb - FAA FSDO
Sponsor: FAA

RAMONA AIRPORT FLY-IN IF YOU WISH
"Operations at NonTowered Airports" and "Tanker Operations"
DATE: Wednesday, April 29^th - 7 - 9 P.M.
Location: Jimmy Carter Flight School, Ramona Airport, 2450 Montecito Rd., Suite 216, Ramona
Speaker: James Carter - Jimmy Carter Flight School, Mike Harris and Fred Christlieb, FAA FSDO
Sponsor: Jimmy Carter Flight School

WINGS PROFICIENCY AWARD PROGRAM

LAX FSDO

LGB FSDO

RAL FSDO
PHASE III
Louis Dehayes

PHASE V
Jerry Kerns

VNY FSDO
PHASE I
Joe Galvin

PHASE II
Reza Hassan Van
James Patterson

PHASE IV
Glenn Miller

SAN FSDO
PHASE I
William Archer
Philip Bunch
Enrico Gorman
Darrell Oge
Richard Quasarano
Steven Riker

PHASE II
Roy Adams
Robert Danforth
Louisa Porter

PHASE III
Alan Watson

PHASE V
John Coats
Janet Feinsod
Shelly Pope

PHASE VIII
Gary Kauffman
Burleigh Putnam

PHASE IX
Martin Simon

PHASE X
Nancy Vaughan

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Changes to the

SoCal Aviation Review

A new look and more information.

e’ve changed the SoCal! Our intention is to provide you with more news and information while continuing to notify you of our Aviation Safety Seminars. Our budget does not allow us to add additional pages so we have elected to provide short news clips and then give you a pointer to where you can find more information.

The meeting notices have also been reformatted so that more will fit on a page. However, they still contain all the same information and each contains a contact number just in case you have further questions. Please take the time to read the "Note for all Seminars" at the bottom of page two.

The World Wide Web is fast becoming a major source of information for airmen. Many of our articles will direct you to a specific page on the web. A more complete edition of the SoCal can be found on our FSDO web pages (see back cover for address) or at:

www.pilotage.com.

If you are not connected to the web now is a good time to consider it. We have begun to discuss when we will discontinue mailing you a paper copy of the SoCal and provide it to you only via E-Mail and of course on our Web pages.

Flying to Las Vegas?

A call for help from the Las Vegas FSDO.

ilot deviations for airspace incursions are increasing at an alarming rate in the Las Vegas area. If you’re headed that way please spend some extra time to study the airspace in that area.

Questions? Call the FSDO (702) 388-6482 or see their Web page at: www.awp.faa.gov/organ/lasvegas.htm

Caution:

Runway Incursions!

Long Beach is # 2. You can help!

uring the past 14 months Long Beach Airport has experienced a serious increase in runway incursions. Of the 27 total runway incursions since January 1997, 20 were pilot deviations, 2 were controller deviations and 5 were vehicle deviations. The Long Beach Air Traffic Control Tower and the City of Long Beach is asking everyone to assist in eliminating the problem. We must all work together, heighten our awareness and exercise caution when circumstances dictate. If you have any questions or would like information you may call the Long Beach FSDO Ops Safety Program Manager at (562) 420-1755.

The Internet and the World Wide Web has a mountain of safety related information accessible for those on the "Information Superhighway". Explore this month’s picks and become a more knowledgeable pilot.

http://www.avweb.com/ An Internet aviation magazine and news service offering much more than just news. Numerous articles on a variety of aviation subjects are published as well as links to many other helpful aviation web sites. Subscribing to AVweb’s weekly newsletter is free and is delivered each week to your e-mail inbox.

http://www.pilotage.com/ A web site for Southern California pilots that provides an information data base on local airports as well as much more. You will find an editorial section, discussion groups, hangar flying, and links to weather sites and more.

LONG BEACH May. 4, 11 & 18

Learn to fly Safely--Have you thought about it?

A weekly seminar conducted by Certified Flight Instructors and members of the Long Beach Flight Academy who will present a video, share their flight experiences, and answer your questions about safe flying of small aircraft.

Location: Long Beach Flight Academy

4310 Donald Douglas Drive

Contact: (562) 496-2408

JOHN WAYNE Tue May 12

*Airport Operations

Location: Orange County Flight Center

19711 Campus Drive, Suite 150

Santa Ana 92707

Speaker: Al German & Tower Specialist

Sponsors: Orange County Flight Center

Contact: Annie (714) 756-1300

LONG BEACH Thu May 7

*Thursday Night Movies

How to save money on your Annual inspection / Suspected Unapproved Parts

Location: LGB FSDO - 5001 Airport Plaza Dr. Ste 100

Speaker: SPM will answer questions.

Contact: LGB FSDO (562) 420-1755

TORRANCE 6:30-8:30PM The May 7

*X-C Torrance to Palomar

LOCATION: Rolling Hills Aviation,

3115 Airport Dr., Torrance Airport, (310) 326-3213

Speaker: Hank Smith, Master CFI

Sponsor: The Aviation Law Firm of

Chevalier, Lichman & Allen

Contact: Hank Smith, (310) 324-1800

LONG BEACH Thu May 14

*Thursday Night Movies

Hypoxia, Medical facts for pilots, "Sleep Alert" by Cornell Unisersity

Five psychological problems frequently encountered by General Aviation Pilots

Location: LGB FSDO 5001 Airport Plaza Dr. Ste 100

Speaker: SPM will answer questions.

Contact: LGB FSDO (562) 420-1755

TORRANCE 6:30-8:30PM Mon May 18

ATC with the TOA Tower Team

Location: General Aviation Center

3301 Airport Dr., Torrance Airport

Host: Hank Smith, Chief CFI

Speaker: Torrance Tower Specialists

Sponsors: Rolling Hills Aviation and Aviation Consultants

Contact: Hank Smith, (310) 324-1800

TORRANCE 6:30-8:30PM Mon May 25

*Captain Fred’s Aviation Theater

Location: Cox Cable, 43 Peninsula Drive, Rolling Hills Estates, CA

Host: Hank Smith, Technical Consultant

Speaker: Fred Province

Sponsor: Cox Cable - Free buffet dinner for first 100 people!

Contact: Hank Smith, (310) 324-1800

TORRANCE 6:30-8:30PM Tue May 26

Flying Start (The FAA Program)

Location: Del Conte’s,2900 PCH

Torrance, (310) 326 – 0880

Host: Bill Wood, CFI, EAA-IAC

Speaker: Hank Smith, Roger Kuwahara,

Steve Kendel, Bruce Cook and others.

Sponsor: Del Conte’s

Contact: Hank Smith, (310) 324-1800

TORRANCE 10 AM-Noon Sat May 30

*How to Get a Job and Make a Living as a CFI

Location: Rolling Hills Aviation,

3115 Airport Dr., (310) 326-3213

Speaker: Hank Smith, Chief CFI

Sponsor: Aviation Consultants

Contact: Hank Smith, (310) 324-1800

Long Beach Area

Safety Program Mgrs. (562) 420-1755

Ops Vacant

A/W George Mahurin Ext 136

george.mahurin@faa.dot.gov

HAWTHORNE 9AM-1PM Sat May 2

Operation Takeoff an Orientation to FSS

Location: Hawthorne Flight Service

Sponsor: Hawthorne Flight Service

Contact: HHR AFSS (310) 970-0102

LAVERN/BRACKETT Tue May 19

U.S. Customs and You

Location: Brackett Airport Admin.

Speaker: Tony Barns, US Customs

Sponsor: Comarco

HAWTHORNE Wed May 20

FAR Part 61 Review

Location: Hawthorne Flight Service

Speaker: Gerald Stephens, CFII, ASC

Sponsor: Hawthorne Flight Service

SANTA MONICA Wed May 27

SMO Ops View from the Tower

Location: Museum of Flying (third

floor theater) North side of Santa

Monica Airport

Sponsor: SMO Museum of Flying

**Note new Date and Location**

EL MONTE Wed May 27

Aeromedical Fairy Tales:

Lies They Told You in Flight School

Location: FAST, 4015 Santa Anita Ave.

Speaker: Gene Hudson, CFII, ASC

Sponsor: F.A.S.T. (626) 575 3278

COMPTON 9:30-11AM Sat May 30

MDA And Beyond

Location: Airport Admin. Bldg.

Speaker: Jason Story, CFII, ASC

Los Angeles Area

Safety Program Mgrs. (310) 215-2150

Ops Roland McKee Ext. 154

roland.j.mckee@faa.dot.gov

A/W Bob Sissung Ext 130

robert.j.sissung@faa.dot.gov

RIVERSIDE Thu May 28

Thursday Night at the Movies - "Fun Flying Baja/The Gulf Side

Location: Riverside FSDO on Riverside Municipal Airport

Speaker: None - This is an all video presentation

Contact: R.C. Morton, SPM RAL FSDO (909)276-6701 ext 37

RIVERSIDE 3:00 to 5:00PM Sat May 30

Flying IFR GPS - The Good & Not So Good

Location: Riverside FSDO on Riverside Municipal Airport

Speaker: Dick Double & Barbara Hartman, ASCs & CFIs

Contact: Dick Double, (562) 431-5232

Riverside Area

Safety Program Mgrs. (909) 276-6701

Ops RC Morton Ext. 37

r.c.morton@faa.dot.gov

A/W John Gentry Ext 28

john.w.gentry@faa.dot.gov

EDWARDS AFB 2nd Sat

*"Operation Raincheck"

High Desert Tracon Pilot Familiarization

Location: High Desert Tracon

Speaker: Various ATC Specialists

Contact: High Desert TRACON, Attn:Mark Hidinger, Bldg. 2580

Edwards AFB, CA 93523

PALMDALE 9 A.M. to 4 P.M.3rd Sat

*"Operation Raincheck"

LA ARTC Center Pilot Familiarization

Location: Los Angeles ARTCC

Free Shuttle--Fly into AF Plant 42 (5-day notice required)

Speaker: Various FAA Controllers

Contact: Los Angeles ARTCC

ATTN: Todd Whitman, 2555 E. Avenue "P" or (805) 538-2402or E-Mail todd.whitman@faa.dot.gov

Reservations are required.

LANCASTER Wed May 13

Check Rides and BFR

Location: Gen. William J. Fox Airport Terminal Building (WJF)

Speaker: George Prewitt - DPE, CFII

Contact: George Hette (805) 275-7920

SANTA BARBARA Wed May 13

Care & Feeding of your Engine

Location: La Colina Jr. High School, 4025 Foothill Road

Speaker: Loren Lemen, Jr., Teledyne Continental Motors

Contact: Beth/Greg Howar 805/967-2116

VAN NUYS Tue May 12

Successful Flight Instructing: Confessions of an Overbooked CFI

Location: Aeroplex, 7949 Woodley Ave.

Speaker: Gene Hudson, CFI, CFII, MEI

Contact: (818) 382-4791

VAN NUYS Tue May 19

ADF De-Mystified:

NDB Navigation Made Easy

Location: Aeroplex, 7949 Woodley Ave.

Speaker: Gene Hudson, CFI, CFII, MEI,

Contact: (818) 382-4791

VAN NUYS Tue May 26

VOR Navigation for Dumies: Operation, intercept & tracking made easy.

Location: Aeroplex, 7949 Woodley Ave.

Speaker: Gene Hudson, CFI, CFII, MEI,

Contact: (818) 382-4791

VAN NUYS

The following 4 Seminars are located at Green Hornets Aviation (GHA),

7535 Valjean Ave; sponsered by GHA.

Contact: GHA (818) 988-5591

6:30 - 8:00PM Tue May 5

*Reading Sectional Charts

Speaker: Alan Goldsman - CFII

6:30 - 8:00PM Tue May 12

*Preparing for Check Rides

Speaker: Staff

6:30 - 8:00PM Tue May 19

*Weight & Balance:

Characteristics of single engine airplanes

Speaker: Alan Goldsman - CFII

6:30 - 8:00PM Wed May 27

*Aviation and Other Applications of the GPS

Speaker: Johan Van Nimwegen

VAN NUYS

The following 9 Seminars are located at AV8, Inc. - 16431 Vanowen St.

Sponsor: AV8, Inc., Mend Aviation Ground Schools, and CAP.

Contact: Richard Mend (818) 994-9770

9:00 - 11:00AM Sat May 2

*Flying into Mammoth Airport

Speaker: Bob Adler, Com. Plt VNY-MMH

9:00 - 11:00AM Sat May 9

*Bush Flying Techniques

Speaker: Frank Surfas - Chief Pilot for First Class Air Service (VNY)

Wed May 13

*Flight Instructor Seminar: Reviewing weak areas of check rides.

Speaker: Mark Boss - FAA DPE VNY

9:00 - 11:00AM Sat May 16

*Why Aircraft Crash

Speaker: Angelo Porco - CAP

5:30 -7:00PM Tue May 19

*Advanced Pilot Seminar:

High Altitude Oxygen Systems

Speaker: Richard Mend, CFI-AIM-ATP

Wed May 20

*Flight Characteristics of Hang Gliders

Speaker: Joe Greblo - Instructor Windsport Hang Gliding School (VNY)

5:30 - 7:00PM Thu May 21

*Aviation Technician Seminar: Engine Cooling Systems

Speaker: Mike Attolico - Pres, Western Cylinder Overhaul, Inc. (VNY)

9:00 - 11:00AM Sat May 23

*Flight characteristics of Tandem Rotor Helicopters

Speaker: Capt. Robert Wilson

9:00 - 11:00AM Sat May 30

*What You Should Know About the ILS

Speaker: Richard Mend, CFI-AIM-ATP

Van Nuys Area

Safety Program Mgrs. (818) 904-6291

Ops Karla Towe Ext. 246

karla.j.towe@faa.dot.gov

A/W Bruce Borden Ext 342

bruce.a.borden@faa.dot.gov

Summer is coming;

Think Density Altitude

Hot, high and humid weather conditions can change a routine takeoff or landing into an accident in less time than it takes to tell about it.

Density altitude effects are not confined to mountain areas. They also apply at elevations near sea level when temperatures go above standard. (59 F or 15 C)

From the pilot’s point of view, an increase in density altitude results in:

1. Increased takeoff distance.

2. Reduced rate of climb.

3. Increased true airspeed on approach and ldg (same IAS).

4. Increased landing roll distance.

To calculate Density Altitude refer to your Aircraft Pilot’s Operating Handbook or ask your FSDO for the P-Pamphlet entitled "Density Altitude" (FAA-P-8740-2)

Logging of Pilot-In-Command Time

Questions on how and when you can log PIC? See the explanatory article by Al German on the LGB FSDO Web Page.

Visit us on the World Wide Web:

LGB FSDO http//www.faa.gov/fsdo/lgb/

RAL FSDO http//home.earthlink.net/~phylo123/index.html

What’s in this Issue:

Changes to the SoCal A.S.R. 1

A new look and more information

Flying to Las Vegas 1

A call for help from the Las Vegas FSDO

Caution: Runway Incursions 1

Long Beach is # 2. You can help!

Web Sites for Airmen 1

There’s lots for Airmen on the Web!

Safety Seminars 2 & 3

For LGB LAX RAL & VNY areas.