EDWARDS AFB
"OPERATION RAINCHECK" - HIGH DESERT TRACON
DATE: Second Saturday AM Monthly
LOCATION: Edwards
AFB
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 4 P.M. Monthly
LOCATION; 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
VAN NUYS
IFR EMERGENCIES
DATE: Sat., May 3, 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
VAN NUYS
FLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SCHWITZER 300 CB HELICOPTER
DATE: Sat., May 10, 9 - 11 A.M.
LOCATION: AV8, Inc.*
SPEAKER: Peter Lowry - Group 3 Helicopters (VNY)
SPONSOR: Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc., CAP,
FAA
CONTACT: Richard Mend (818) 994-9770
VAN NUYS
PRECISION ATTITUDE INSTRUMENT FLIGHT: THERE IS AN EASIER WAY!
DATE: Tues., May 13, 7-9 P.M.
LOCATION: King Aviation Centers, 16644 Roscoe Blvd.
SPEAKER: Gene Hudson, CFI-IA, MEI, ASC
CONTACT: (818) 382-4791
VAN NUYS
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR SEMINAR: CFI LIABILITIES
DATE: Wed., May 14, 7 - 9 P.M.
LOCATION: AV8, Inc.*
SPEAKER: Richard Guluzza, CFI-ASC, Aviation Attorney
SPONSOR: Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc., CAP,
FAA
CONTACT: Richard Mend (818) 994-9770
BURBANK
BEYOND PRECISION: ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
DATE: Thurs., May 15, 7-9 P.M.
LOCATION: Skyroom, Burbank Airport Main Terminal; go left
past restaurant; door on right.
SPEAKER: Gene Hudson, CFI-IA, MEI, ASC
CONTACT: (818) 382-4791
VAN NUYS
PROFICIENCY PLUS WINGS WEEKEND
DATE: Sat. & Sun., May 17 & 18, 9 - 5 P.M.
LOCATION: Simulator & Instrument Training Center, 16501
Sherman Way, Suite 225
SPEAKERS: Bob Crystal, CFI of the Year & Dir. of Trng
for Simulator & Instrument Trng Center; also Gary Klaypo,
CFI-AIM-ATP
SPONSORS: IFR Magazine & Simulator & Instrument
Training Center of Van Nuys
CONTACT: (818) 988-7224
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED NO LATER THAN WED., MAY 14
VAN NUYS
DITCHING AND OVERWATER SURVIVAL
DATE: Sat., May 17, 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
VAN NUYS
GOTCHA! 13 WAYS (NOT) TO GET BUSTED WHILE FLYING IFR
DATE: Tues., May 20, 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., May 20, 5:30-7 P.M.
LOCATION: AV8, Inc.*
SPEAKER: Mark Boss, Chief Pilot of Schaefer Air Service,
DPE (VNY)
SPONSOR: Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc., CAP,
FAA
CONTACT: Richard Mend, (818) 994-9770
VAN NUYS
FUEL EXHAUSTION BY A PILOT WHO'S BEEN THERE, DONE THAT!
DATE: Wed., May 21, 7 - 9 P.M.
LOCATION: AV8, Inc.*
SPEAKER: Erik Stach, CFI
SPONSOR: Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc., CAP,
FAA
CONTACT: Richard Mend, (818) 994-9770
BURBANK
CONTROLLED FLIGHT INTO TERRAIN (CFIT): WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW WILL
GET YOU
DATE: Thurs., May 22, 7-9 P.M.
LOCATION: Skyroom, Burbank Airport Main Terminal; go left
past restaurant; door on right.
SPEAKER: Gene Hudson, CFI-IA, MEI, ASC
CONTACT: (818) 382-4791
VAN NUYS
AVIATION TECHNICIAN SEMINAR: SERVICING GOVERNORS
DATE: Thurs., May 22, 5:30 - 7 P.M.
LOCATION: AV8, Inc.*
SPEAKER: Martin Scano - True Speed (VNY)
SPONSOR: Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc., CAP,
FAA
CONTACT: Richard Mend, (818) 994-9770
VAN NUYS
UNDERSTANDING STALLS & SPINS
DATE: Sat., May 24, 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
VAN NUYS
UPGRADING TO HIGH PERFORMANCE SINGLES
DATE: Sat., May 31, 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
LOS ANGELES
AIRCRAFT HOSES AND ACCESSORIES
DATE: Tues. May 6, 7 - 9:30 P.M.
Location: LAXFSDO Conf.
Room, 2250 E. Imperial, Suite 140, El Segundo
Speaker: James Baxter, Huber Aircraft Services
Contact: Linda Goodrich (310) 215-2150
EL MONTE
THE HUNTING TRIP - WEIGHT & BALANCE PLUS DENSITY ALTITUDE
DATE: Tues. May 13, 7 - 9:30 P.M.
location: El Monte Community Center, 3130 N.
Tyler El Monte
Speaker: Robert Frost, LAXFSDO Operations Inspector
Sponsors: San Gabriel Valley 99s & San Gabriel Valley
Airports Assoc.
Contact: Robert Frost or Linda Goodrich (310) 215-2150
EL MONTE
LOS ANGELES AVIATION SAFETY COUNSELORS QUARTERLY MEETING
DATE: Wed., May 14, 7:15 - 9:00P.M.
Location: F.A.S.T. Air, Santa Anita Ave. Southeast
side of El Monte Airport
Contact: Robert Frost or Linda Goodrich (310) 215-2150
LAVERNE
VFR CHARTS - ALL YOU WILL EVER NEED TO KNOW & THEN MORE
DATE: Tues. May 20, 7 -9:30 P.M.
Location: Brackett Airport Administration Bldg.
Speaker: Carol Joyner, LAXFSDO Designated Pilot Examiner
& Avn Safety Counselor
Sponsor: COMARCO
Contact: Robert Frost or Linda Goodrich (310) 215-2150
HAWTHORNE
REVIEW OF AIRSPACE & A LOOK AT THE NEW LAX CLASS B AIRSPACE
DATE: Wed., May 21, 7 - 9:30 P.M.
Location: Hawthorne Flight Service, Hawthorne
Airport
Speaker: Lee Williams, Jerry Stevens two CFI,CFII &
LAXFSDO Aviation Safety Counselors
Sponsor: LAXFSDO
Contact: Robert Frost or Linda Goodrich (310) 215-2150
EL MONTE
LANDINGS I - Good Review for all pilots.
DATE: Sat., May 24, 9:30A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Location: F.A.S.T. Air, Santa Anita Ave. Southeast
side of 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 - 1 Hr. Sim & Instr. in ATC - 710(IFR Cert)
SANTA MONICA
LANDINGS 1
DATE: Wed., May 28, 7 - 9:30 P.M.
Location: Museum of Flying( 3rd floor theater),
North side of Santa Monica Airport
Speaker: Richard Mend CFI CFII & ASC
Sponsor: Mend Aviation Ground Schools Van Nuys Airport
(818) 994-9770, Museum of Flying, Santa Monica Airport
Contact: Robert Frost or Linda Goodrich (310) 215-2150
**** 20% off of your food bill at DC - 3 Restaurant 6:30 -
7:30 P.M.******
RIVERSIDE AIRPORT
Riverside Automated Flight Service conducts
"OPERATION TAKEOFF" - Learn how to best use the
AFSS to your full advantage
DATE: Sat., June 14, 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 third month on the second Saturday
Reservations Required
PALM SPRINGS AIRPORT
VIDEO NIGHT - THE 17 MOST POPULAR WAYS TO FALL OUT OF THE SKY
PARTS I & II (parts III & IV next month)
DATE: Mon., May 12, 7-9 P.M.
Location: Palm Springs City Counsel Chambers 3200 E. Tahquitz
Cyn - across from airport.
Speaker: None
Sponsor: The Flight School at Palm Springs
Contact: Thomas Sidenfaden at (619)416-2188
PALM SPRINGS - FLY IN IF YOU WISH
(1) HOW TO FLY AT NIGHT SAFELY (2) AVIATION PHYSIOLOGY AND THE
USE OF OXYGEN
DATE: Sun., May 18, 10 A.M. to Noon
Location: The Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 Gene Autry Trail
(between Vista Chino and Ramon Road.
Speaker: Frank Coffey - Night Flying; Tom Freeman - Physiology
Sponsor: The Palm Springs Air Museum and Mort Gubin, AME
Contact: Mort Gubin (619) 323-1868
RIVERSIDE AIRPORT
QUICK TURN REFRESHER - UNDERSTANDING THE BASIC OPERATING RULES
OF FAR PART 91
DATE: Thurs., May 22, 7-9 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
LONG BEACH
SURVIVING AN FAA AIRWORTHINESS RAMP INSPECTION
Learn what FAA
Airworthiness Inspectors are looking for when they perform a ramp/spot
inspection.
DATE: Thurs., May 1, 7-9 P.M.
Location: LGB FSDO*
Speaker: Paul Foster - FAA Aviation Safety Inspector,
Airworthiness
Sponsor: LGB FSDO Aviation Safety Program
Contact: LGB FSDO (310) 420-1755
Reservations are required.
LONG BEACH
THURSDAY NIGHT MOVIES AT THE FSDO
This week's selections:
Midair Collision Avoidance
Caution: Wake Turbulence
Controlled Flight Into Terrain - Awareness and Prevention
Friendly Flight Paths
DATE: Thurs., May 8, 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.
LONG BEACH FLY-IN IF YOU LIKE
PERSONAL MINIMUMS
Have you ever scared yourself or your family in an airplane?
You and your passengers can be confident of many comfortable,
stress-free and fun flights in the future if you establish your
own set of personal minimums and use them every flight. In this
seminar you will construct your own personal minimums checklist.
You will then have it available for preflight decision-making.
It will be handy, convenient, personalized and easy to use.
You will learn how to use it effectively to ensure many stress-free
flights in the future.
DATE: Tues., May 13, 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: Kevin Clover, Safety Program Manager - LGB FSDO
Sponsor: AirFlite
Contact: Long Beach FSDO (310) 420-1755
Reservations required.
ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT
MINI FLYING COMPANION SEMINAR
This seminar will alleviate your flying companion's fears
about flying. It will help your companion learn what is really
going on up there in the cockpit. Topics will include what to
do if your pilot is incapacitated, how to get help over the radios,
how you can help in an emergency and much more! It is guaranteed
to spark enthusiasm for flying! Pilots, please encourage your
non pilot flying companions to come to this seminar.
DATE: Tues., May 20, 7-9 P.M.
Location: Orange County Flight Center - 19711 Campus Dr.
Ste 150 - On the Orange County Airport
Speaker: Members of the Orange County Chapter Ninety-Nines,
Inc.
Sponsor: Orange County Flight Center
Contact: Orange County Flight Center (714) 756-1300
Reservations are required.
LONG BEACH
THURSDAY NIGHT MOVIES AT THE FSDO
This week's selection:
The 17 Most Popular Ways to Fall Out of The Sky - And How to Avoid
Them.
DATE: Thurs., May 29, 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.
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 AFSS - 4302 Ponderosa Avenue
Contact: Eric Wilkins at the AFSS for information - (619)
277-0503
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED!
WINGS SEMINARS
BROWN FIELD FLY-IN IF YOU WISH
"FUN FLYING BAJA" / PART I
DATE: Tues., May 13, 7-9 P.M.
Location: Kome Flight Service - (619) 661-6997
Speaker: Video Presentation
Sponsor: Kome Flight Service
PALOMAR AIRPORT FLY-IN IF YOU WISH
OPERATION SUNBREAK & "FUN FLYING BAJA" / PART II
DATE: Thurs., May 15, 7-9 P.M.
Location: Mission West Conference Room
Speaker: Carolyn Erwin - FAA CRQ ATCT & Video Presentation
Sponsor: Four Winds Aviation
GILLESPIE FIELD FLY-IN IF YOU WISH
"FUN FLYING BAJA / PART I"
DATE: Tues., May 21, 7-9 P.M.
Location: Terminal Building
Speaker: Video Presentation
Sponsor: San Diego County Airports Division
MONTGOMERY FIELD FLY-IN IF YOU WISH
"ANALYZING LANDINGS" THE SCIENCE OF ENERGY MANAGEMENT"
- ADVANCED AIRMANSHIP SERIES (*)
DATE: Tues., May 27, 7-9 P.M.
Location: Scandinavian Flight Academy - (619) 278-5770
Speaker: Dr. Jim Easton - PhD, COM, CFI
Sponsor: Scandinavian Flight Academy
* Make-up session, originally scheduled in February
IMPERIAL COUNTY AIRPORT FLY-IN IF YOU WISH
"IS YOUR AIRCRAFT AIRWORTHY?" - A REULATORY REVIEW
DATE: Thurs., May 29, 7-9 P.M.
Location: Terminal Building - 2nd Floor Conference Room
Speaker: John Hyndman - FAA, San Diego 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.
LAX FSDO
PHASE I
William McNeeley
John Petrie
PHASE II
Fernando Escobar
PHASE III
Timothy Yancy
LGB FSDO
PHASE I
Armando Chica
Joseph Pavon
Nicholas Rich
Curtis Clinton
Harold Rowe
James Miller
PHASE IX
Robert Jeonard
Jose Pol
RAL FSDO
VNY FSDO
PHASE I
Timothy Bailiff
Robert Sandhagen
Larry Meints
Leroy Page
PHASE II
Alberto Alvarez-Moran
Jack Frye
Dean Williams
Dennis Harmer
PHASE IV
Jerry Kern
David Pelham
PHASE IX
Michael Hutson
PHASE I
David Real
Reza Van
James Hummel
Richard Hille
PHASE II
David Ringenberg
Vince Carbone
Glen Wilcox
Stefan Kothe
Dan Knowles
Gerald Foster
Kristen Greblo
Kyriakos Paloulian
PHASE III
Tony Neubert
Gayle Mockabee-Roth
John Large
PHASE IV
Robert Ross
PHASE V
Erik Stach
PHASE VI
Onder Tarakci
PHASE VII
Gregg Weitzman
David Hyman
John Child
PHASE VIII
Dan Guinn
PHASE XI
E.J. Fine
SAN FSDO
PHASE I
Mark Ash
William Grande
PHASE III
Dr. George Merkle
Dr. Richard Turpin
PHASE V
Timothy Stalcup
PHASE VII
Jean Powers
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