May 1998

Changes to the

SoCal Aviation Review

A new look and more information.

We’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" .

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.

Pilot 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!

During 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.

Web Sites for Airmen

SoCal’s Picks-of-the-Month

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.

SoCAL Safety Seminars
Save these announcements and post them for handy reference

Note for all Seminars - Times are from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. unless otherwise noted. No
reservations are required unless noted by * . - Never a fee. - For more information
contact the Safety Program Manager listed in the FSDO area heading containing the event in
question. All FAA Safety Seminars satisfy the requirements of AC-61.91H; the Pilot Proficiency
Awards Program (wings) and /or the Aviation Maintenance Technician Awards Program;
AC-65-25A.

HIGH DESERT AREA

EDWARDS AFB
"OPERATION RAINCHECK" HIGH DESERT TRACON FAMILIARIZATION 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 DUMMIES: 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

LOS ANGELES AREA

HAWTHORNE
OPERATION TAKEOFF Orientation to FSS
DATE: Sat., May 2, 9 A.M.-1 P.M.
LOCATION: Hawthorne Flight Service
SPONSOR: Hawthorne Flight Service
CONTACT: Hawthorne AFSS (310) 970-0102

LAVERN/BRACKETT
U.S. CUSTOMS AND YOU
DATE: Tues. May 19
LOCATION: Brackett Airport Admin.
SPEAKERS: Tony Barns, US Customs
SPONSOR: Comarco

HAWTHORNE
FAR PART 61 REVIEW
DATE: Wed. May 20
LOCATION: Hawthorne Flight Service
SPEAKER: Gerald Stephens, CFII, ASC
SPONSOR: Hawthorne Flight Service

SANTA MONICA
SMO OPS VIEW FROM THE TOWER
DATE: Wed. May 27
LOCATION: Museum of Flying (third floor theater) North side of Santa Monica Airport
SPONSOR: Santa Monica Museum of Flying

**Note new Date and Location**

EL MONTE
AEROMEDICAL FAIRY TALES: Lies They Told You in Flight School
DATE: Tues. May 27
LOCATION: FAST, 4015 Santa Anita Ave.
SPEAKER: Gene Hudson, CFII, ASC
SPONSOR: F.A.S.T. (626) 575 3278

COMPTON
MDA AND BEYOND
DATE: Sat., May 30
LOCATION: Compton Airport Admin. Bldg.
SPEAKER: Jason Story, CFII, ASC

RIVERSIDE AREA

RIVERSIDE AIRPORT
THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES - "FUN FLYING BAJA/THE GULF SIDE
DATE: Thurs., May. 28
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 AIRPORT
FLYING IFR GPS - The Good & Not So Good
DATE: Sat., May. 30, 3:00 to 5:00P.M.
LOCATION: Riverside FSDO on Riverside Municipal Airport
SPEAKERS: Dick Double & Barbara Hartman, ASCs & CFIs
CONTACT: Dick Double, (562) 431-5232

LONG BEACH FSDO AREA

LONG BEACH
LEARN TO FLY SAFELY--Have you thought about it?
DATES: Wed., May. 4, 11 & 18
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 AIRPORT
AIRPORT OPERATIONS
DATE: Tue., May 12
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
THURSDAY NIGHT MOVIES
How to save money on your Annual inspection / Suspected Unapproved Parts
DATE: Thu May 7
LOCATION: LGB FSDO - 5001 Airport Plaza Dr. Ste 100
SPEAKER: SPM will answer questions.
CONTACT: LGB FSDO (562) 420-1755

TORRANCE
X-C TORRANCE TO PALOMAR
DATE: Thu., May 7
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
THURSDAY NIGHT MOVIES
Hypoxia, Medical facts for pilots, "Sleep Alert" by Cornell University. Five psychological problems
frequently encountered by General Aviation Pilots.
DATE: Thu May 14
LOCATION: LGB FSDO - 5001 Airport Plaza Dr. Ste 100
SPEAKER: SPM will answer questions.
CONTACT: LGB FSDO (562) 420-1755

TORRANCE
ATC WITH THE TOA TOWER TEAM
DATE: Mon., May 18, 6:30-8:30PM
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
CAPTAIN FRED’S AVIATION THEATER
DATE: Mon., May 25, 6:30-8:30PM
LOCATION: Cox Cable, 43 Peninsula Drive, Rolling Hills Estates, CA
HOST: Hank Smith, Technical Consultant
SPEAKER: Fred Province
SPONSORS: Cox Cable - Free buffet dinner for first 100 people!
CONTACT: Hank Smith, (310) 324-1800

TORRANCE
FLYING START (The FAA Program)
DATE: Tue., May 26, 6:30-8:30PM
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.
SPONSORS: Del Conte’s
CONTACT: Hank Smith, (310) 324-1800

TORRANCE
HOW TO GET A JOB AND MAKE A LIVING AS A CFI
DATE: Sat., May 30, 10 A.M. to Noon
LOCATION:Rolling Hills Aviation, 3115 Airport Dr., (310) 326-3213
SPEAKER: Hank Smith, Chief CFI
SPONSORS: Aviation Consultants
CONTACT: Hank Smith, (310) 324-1800

SoCal Aviation Safety Review is published monthly by the F.A.A. Western Pacific
Safety Program. Comments, suggestions and news info are invited. SoCal Aviation Safety
Review reserves the right to edit all material. Please address all correspondence to: your local
Safety Program Manager. Edited by Kevin L. Clover - FAA AWP-204 - 5001 Airport Plaza
Dr. Ste 100 - Long Beach, CA 90815 - E-Mail kevin.l.clover@faa.dot.gov

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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 landing (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