April 1999

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April '99

What’s in this Issue:
Spring is Here
The effects of cold and allergy medications on flight safety.

Instrument Corner
Question & Answer

Around the Town
9th Annual General Aviation Forecast Conference

April Specials
Seminar: Anatomy of a Training Accident
Wings congratulations

San Diego Aviation Review

Safety Seminars
For Long Beach Area

For Los Angeles Area

For Riverside Area

For Van Nuys Area

For San Diego Area
...................... Wing's Awards

 

Spring is Here

Lots of pilots fly with an allergy or a cold. We do it because we have to, or because we want to. Many of us may take something to keep our sinuses and Eustachian tubes at least partially cleared.

Taking cold or allergy medication is one of the greatest and most frequently overlooked hazards to safe flight. Virtually every medication that can effect the symptoms of a cold or allergy causes some degradation in skills critical to piloting. How much degradation, and which skills are affected, varies with the person and the drug.

Histamine is a substance released by your body to fight what it perceives as an invader. Antihistamines work to block the action of histamine and in doing so relieve the symptoms of colds or allergies. Antihistamines cause their own set of symptoms, however, some of which can have a significant effect on your ability to fly. The most well known effect is drowsiness.

Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) acts as a decongestant. It is not only a decongestant, however, but also the primary ingredient in many diet and "pick me up" pills. PPA is found in more than 75 over-the-counter medications.

A student and instructor in a Piper Tomahawk were observed to be flying level in clear conditions when the plane entered a spin and descended until striking the ground. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were killed. The NTSB inspection yielded no structural failure and the engine teardown revealed nothing out of line. The medical examiner’s autopsy detected no cause for incapacitation. Toxicology test were negative for alcohol, carbon monoxide and all drugs except one: PPA in the instructor's urine.

Spring is a great time to fly. Fly it safely.

Adapted from Richard Taylor’s Human Factors

 

 

Instrument Corner


Question: My aircraft has a glide slope, a VOR, an ADF and a GPS. Since I can demonstrate two non-precision approaches without an NDB, (I never use the ADF since the GPS was installed), do I have to demonstrate an NDB approach on my instrument check ride?

Answer: Maybe yes, maybe no.

The Instrument Practical Test Standard that became effective October 1 of 1998 requires one precision approach and two non-precision approaches. The Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach satisfies the precision approach requirement.

There are seven different kinds of non-precision approaches. The aircraft used for the test must have properly installed and certified navigational equipment capable of performing at least two of the following non-precision approaches: VOR, NDB, LOC, SDA, SDF, RNAV and GPS.

If the aircraft has equipment capable of performing more than two different kinds of approaches, the examiner, not the applicant, chooses which two non-precision approaches are to be demonstrated.

Bottom Line: You and your instructor will want to prepare for all non-precision approaches your aircraft is equipped to handle and in this case, that includes an NDB approach.

 

Around the Town

What's on the horizon for aviation? Will we really be paying fees for each flight? Will air traffic go private?

At the FAA’s 9th Annual General Aviation Forecast Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, Monday and Tuesday, April 19th and 20th you’ll have the unique opportunity to ask today’s leaders in general aviation what really is going on. The list of speakers:

Jane Garvey, The FAA Administrator
James Coyne, President, National Air Transportation Association (NATA)
Ed Bolen, President, General Aviation Manufacturer’s Association (GAMA)
Roy Resavage, President, Helicopter Association International (HAI),
Jack Olcott, President, National Business Aviation Association
Charles Schultze, Keynote Luncheon Speaker, Senior Fellow Emeritus, the Brookings Institute

Registration includes admission to more than 700 vendors at the NATA/PAMA Trade Show.
Information: http://www.api.hq.faa.gov/apo home.htm.
You can call 202 267-9943.

 

 

April Specials

Finding a Better Way
Anatomy of a Training Accident:
CFI Responsibilities and Liabilities.

Join a team of master instructors, Lyn Carlson & Don Werno, for an examination of the many responsibilities CFIs assume when assuring both the proper flight preparation and safety elements of student pilot flight training activities. Based on a specific accident from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) archives, this seminar traces the actual events through audio, video and printed materials. It’s an eye opener for new and experienced instructors both. Bring your E-6B and cross country flight planning tools. Costa Mesa Community Center, Wednesday, April 21, 7-10 p.m. Check inside for details.

WINGS

I had the pleasure of awarding a Phase XIV Wings to Mike Jones of Fullerton recently. Mike Jones has achieved these 14 Wings phases at the rate of one per year since 1985. I asked him why. Mike told me that he owns a high performance airplane and found that he wanted the benefit of ongoing training to keep himself sharp and to provide a buffer for himself if something ever happened where he would need to demonstrate his serious commitment to safe flying. He has not needed that buffer and he has shown his commitment.

Congratulations Mike.

 

 

SoCal..Aviation..Safety..Seminars April '99
Note for all Seminars - Times are from 7:00 to 9:00 PM 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.

Long Beach Area

Safety Program Mgrs.
(562) 420-1755
Ops Kathleen O’Brien
Ext 153
kathleen.o’brien@faa.dot.gov

A/W George Mahurin
Ext 136
george.mahurin@faa.dot.gov

* = Reservations Required

 TORRANCE

*IFR X-C TOA-BFL-SBA-TOA

6:30-8:30PM Wed Apr 7

Location: Rolling Hills Aviation, 3115 Airport Dr. Torrance Airport
Speaker: Hank "Elvis" Smith, CFII
Sponsor: The Aviation Law Firm of Chevalier, Allen & Lichman
Contact: Hank Smith (310) 324-1800

 LONG BEACH

* The Fundamentals of Instruction -
Making the Principles Work

Wed Apr 7

Location: LGB FSDO-5001 Airport Plaza Dr.Ste 100
Sponsor: Manager of LGB FSDO
Speakers: Jason Keith, CFI, ASC
Contact: LGB FSDO (562) 420-1755

 

ORANGE COUNTY

*Weight and Balance

Thur Apr 8

Location: John Wayne Airport 3160 Airway Avenue, Costa Mesa
Speakers: Kathleen O’Brien / George Mahurin, SPMs LGB FSDO
Contact: LGB FSDO (562) 420-1755

 TORRANCE

Pilot Prerogatives with Rolling Hills Instructor Team

6:30-8:30PM Thur Apr 14

Location: Rolling Hills Aviation, 3115 Airport Dr. Torrance Airport
Hosted by: Hank Smith, CFII
Sponsor: Rolling Hills Aviation
Contact: Hank Smith (310) 324-1800

 LONG BEACH

*Aerobatics and Emergency Maneuvers

10am -1pm Sat Apr 18

Location: LGB FSDO
Hosted by: Hank Smith, CFII/MEI
Speakers: Don Hart and Staff
Sponsor: Hart Air, Ltd.
Contact: LGB FSDO (562) 420-1755

 
ORANGE COUNTY

*Aircraft Systems

Tues Apr 20

Location: Orange County Flight Center, 19711 Campus Dr. Ste 150
Speaker: Al German
Sponsor: Orange County Flight Center
Contact: Annie (949) 756-1300

 TORRANCE

Flying Start
(The EAA Program)

Tue Apr 20

Location: LGB FSDO-5001 Airport Plaza Dr.Ste 100
Host: Bill Wood, CFI EAA-IAC
Speakers: Shinji Kurashige, Andy Angelo & others
Contact: Hank Smith (310) 324-1800

 COSTA MESA

The Anatomy of an Accident
For CFIs-CFI Candidates-ASCs

7-10PM Wed Apr 21

Location: Neighborhood Community Center, 1845 Park Avenue, Costa Mesa
Speakers: Lyn Carlson, Don Werno, Jack Veth, Kevin Clover
Contact: LGB FSDO (562) 420-1755

 

LONG BEACH

About Spins:
How to Do Them-How to Avoid Them

Thu Apr 22

Location: LGB FSDO, 5001 Airport Plaza Dr, Ste. 100
Sponsor: Hart Air Ltd.
Speaker: Don Hart and Hart Air Staff
Contact LGB FSDO (562) 420-1755

TORRANCE

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

10AM-12PM Sat Apr 24

Location: Rolling Hills Aviation, 3115 Airport Drive, Torrance Airport
Speaker: Hank Smith, CFI
Contact: Hank Smith (310) 324-1800

 LONG BEACH

*LGB Airport Association - What’s New in Airspace

Wed Apr 28

Speaker: Al German,
Sponsors: Long Beach Airport Association, City of Long Beach Airport Bureau and AirFlite
Contact: Long Beach Airport Association (562) 496-2408

Free Food at 6:30

End of Long Beach Area Seminars

Los Angeles
Area
Safety Program Mgrs.
(310) 215-2150
Ops Michael Marchand
Ext 108
michael.j.marchand@
faa.dot.gov
A/W Bob Sissung
Ext 130
robert.j.sissung@faa.dot.gov

* = Reservations Required

 INGLEWOOD

7-9 PM Thu Apr 1

Location: Northrop Rice USA Inc., 8911 Aviation Ave.
Sponsor: LAX FSDO Safety Program
Speaker: TBD
Contact: LAX FSDO (310) 215-2150

HAWTHORNE

Operation Takeoff, Orientation

9AM-1PM Sat Apr 3

Location: Hawthorne Flight Service
Sponsor: Hawthorne Flight Service
Contact: HHR FSS (310) 970-0102

 

EL MONTE

Aviation Medical
(SKY DOC)

7:00-9:00PM Wed Apr 14

Location: El Monte Community Center, 3130 North Tyler Avenue
Speaker: Dr. Roberts
Sponsor: 99’s and SGVAA
Contact: LAX FSDO (310) 215-2150

 LAVERN/BRACKETT

Aviation Medical
(SKY DOC)

Tue Apr 20

Location: Brackett Airport Admin
Speaker: Dr. Roberts
Sponsor: Comarco
Contact: LAX FSDO (310) 215-2150

 HAWTHORNE

Interpreting Weather

7- 9 PM Wed Apr 21

Location: Hawthorne Flight Service
Speaker: Mireille Goyer
Sponsor: Hawthorne Flight Service
Contact: LAX FSDO (310) 215-2150

 

COMPTON

"Back To Basics" Trigger Tape

9:30-11AM Sat Apr 24

Location: Compton Airport Admin.
Speaker: Daryl Cullins
Sponsor: Comarco
Contact: LAX FSDO (310) 215-2150

 SANTA MONICA

VFR/IFR Communications

Wed Apr 28

Location: Museum of Flying (3rd Floor Theater) Northside of Santa Monica Apt.
Speaker: Steve Lloyd (SMO TOWER)
Sponsor: Museum /TantalizingTakeoffs

End of
Los Angeles
Area Seminars

Riverside Area

Safety Program Mgrs
(909) 276-6701
Ops RC Morton
Ext 37
r.c.morton@faa.dot.gov

A/W Dennis Parr
Ext 26
dennis.l.parr@faa.dot.gov

* = Reservations Required
RIVERSIDE

Aircraft Maintenance Records

Thu APR 1

Location: Riverside FSDO
Speaker: Gary Kappa - A/W ASI
Contact: Gary Kappat (909)276-6701 ext. 37

 RIVERSIDE

"The 12 Week CFI Workshop"
Session 9-12 (each Tuesday)

6:30-9:30PM Tue Apr 6-27

Location: Riverside FSDO
Speaker: R. C. Morton, SPM
Contact: R.C. Morton at (909)276-6701 ext. 37

 

RIVERSIDE

Flight Following Explained

7-8:30 PM Thu Apr 8

Location: Riverside FSDO
Speaker: Mark C. Mullins -ASC
Contact: R.C. Morton

 SAN DIEGO

*Operation Raincheck -
The Principles of Air Traffic Control

5-9:00PM Thu Apr 8

Location: Southern California TRACON
Time: Call for an appointment
Contact: ATC (619) 537-5876

 CHINO

Air Traffic Control Pilot Briefing

9-11:00 AM Sat Apr 10

Location: Chino Airport
Speaker: Personnel from CNO ATCT
Contact: Dan Albanese, ATCS at (909)597-1703

 

REDLANDS

"Learn How To SIN"
(Simplified Instrument Navigation)

9-12:00 Noon Sat Apr 10

Location: Redlands Airport Terminal Lobby
Speaker: Mike Marko, ASC, CFII, IGI
Contact: Mike Marko at (909)797-2562

 RIVERSIDE

Operation Takeoff -
How to best use the services of Riverside AFSS

10-12:00 Noon Sat Apr 10

Location: RAL AFSS at Riverside Airport
Call: Riverside AFSS at (909)351 - 3020

 TEMECULA

"If It’s Broken Can I Still Fly It?"
Understanding Inoperative Equipment Rules and Minimum Equipment Lists

Wed Apr 14

Location: French Valley Airport Terminal
Speaker: Roger Brownlow -SPM A/W
Sponsor: American Valet Air
Contact: Roger Brownlow at (909)276-6701 ext. 22

 

RIVERSIDE

Radio Interceptions Made Easy

Thu Apr 22

Location: Riverside FSDO
Speaker: Mark C. Mullins -Aviation Safety Counselor
Contact: R.C. Morton

 SAN DIEGO

*Operation Raincheck:
The Principles of Air Traffic Control

5-9:00 PM Mon Apr 26

Location: Southern California TRACON
Time: Call for an appointment
Sponsor: SOCAL TRACON
Speaker: Call for Appointment
Contact: ATC (619) 537-5859

 End of
Riverside Area
Seminars

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

* = Reservations Required

 AV8, INC.

See schedule in table below.

 Green Hornets Aviation

See schedule in table below.

 

VAN NUYS - AV8, Inc.

The following 8 Seminars are located at AV8, Inc. - 16431 Vanowen St.
Contact: Richard Mend (818) 994-9770
* Reservations Required
9:00 - 11:00AM Sat Apr 3

*Cockpit Resource Management (CRM)

Speaker: Gary Cost, Chief Pilot Mercy Air

 9:00 - 11:00AM Sat Apr 10

*Fuel Management

Speaker: Richard Mend, CFI-AIM-ATP

 Wed Apr 14

* Flight Instructor Seminar:
Explaining Checklists to Student Pilots

Speaker: Richard Mend, CFI-AIM-ATP
5:30 - 7:00 PM Thur Apr 15

*Aviation Technician Seminar:
Propeller Repair

Speaker: Richard Mend, CFI-AIM-ATP & Video

 9:00 - 11:00AM Sat Apr 17

*Flying Into Catalina (AVX)

Speaker: Paul Moritz, AVX Airport Mgr

 5:30 - 7:00 PM Tues Apr 20

*Advanced Pilot Seminar:
Environmental Systems

Speaker: Richard Mend, CFI-AIM-ATP & Video
Wed Apr 21

*Getting the Facts About Aviation Insurance

Speaker: Mike Strombeck - Owner AIA Aviation Insurance Agency

 9:00 - 11:00AM Sat Apr 24

*Getting Hired

Speaker: Capt. Gary Schenk - Northwest Airlines

End of AV8 Seminars

 

VAN NUYS

The following 4 Seminars are located at Green Hornets Aviation - 7535 Valjean
Contact: Alan Goldsman (818) 988-5591
* Reservations Required
6:30 - 8:00 PM Tue Apr 6

*Flying in Our Local & Regional Airspace

Speakers: Ken Brazell, CFI

 6:30 - 8:00 PM Tue Apr 13

*Flight Training: U.S. Naval and Marine Military Training WWII & Korea

Speaker: Hal Knowles, USMC, Retired

 6:30 - 8:00PM Tue Apr 20

*Procedures at VNY:
II FAQ on Communications, Taxiing Take-off

Speaker: Phil Aune, VNY ATCT & Alan Goldsman, CFII
6:30 - 8:00 PM Tue Apr 27

*Radio Communication:
Instrumentation and Technique

Speaker: Green Hornets Staff

  

End of Green Hornets Seminars

End of Van Nuys Seminars and Notices

 

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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Published by
The FAA’s San Deigo
Flight Standards District Office
8525 Gibbs Dr, Ste 120,
San Diego, CA 92123

Safety Program Managers:

Ops Mike Harris
(619) 557-5281 x 237
michael.r.harris@faa.dot.gov

A/W Fred Christlieb
(619) 557-5281 x 266
fred.w.christlieb@faa.dot.gov


What's in this issue:

Congratulations!

San Diego Super Safety Seminar, 1999

Safety Seminars

Wings Awards

Congratulations!

Thomas Carroll
Flight Instructor of the Year

Thomas Carroll, Chief Flight Instructor for Pinnacle Aviation Academy and Ground Instructor at Palomar Junior College, was selected as the Flight Instructor of the Year for San Diego and Imperial Counties for 1999 Mr. Carroll was also nominated for the 1999 Western Pacific Regional Flight Instructor of the Year Award. An active instructor for nearly 30 years with over 16,000 hours of flight instruction given in preparing students and pilots for 218 pilot certificate and rating tests, this is a well deserved award. Keep up the good work Tom Carroll!

Tom Knepper
NAFI Master CFI

Tom Knepper has been designated a Master Certified Flight Instructor by the National Association of Flight Instructors, (NAFI). As a Master Certified Flight Instructor, Tom is a member of a very select group of about 60 Master CFI’s nationally and only the second Master CFI to be designated in the San Diego area. This program rewards continuous professional development and involvement in the aviation community. Way-to-go Tom Knepper!

 

San Diego Super Safety Seminar, 1999


www.sandiego-online.com/forums/aviation/sss99/

The Super Safety Seminar is scheduled for Saturday, June 19, 1999, at the San Diego Aerospace Museum Annex at Gillespie Field in El Cajon, California. The program for this year’s seminar is in the final stage of development and will be announced soon. Go online to get the latest information.

ATC & AFSS SEMINARS
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON

OPERATION RAINCHECK

5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Apr 8 and 26

Location So Cal TRACON, 9175 Kearny Villa Rd.
Contact: So Cal TRACON for reservations, (619)537-5859

 GILLESPIE FIELD AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER

OPERATION SUNBREAK

3:00 PM Apr 17

Location: Gillespie Field ATC Tower
Contact: Gillespie Field ATCT for reservations (619) 448-1449

 MONTGOMERY FIELD AFSS
FLY-IN IF YOU WISH

OPERATION TAKEOFF

Last Saturday of each month
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: San Diego Automated Flight Service Station - 4302 Ponderosa Ave.
Contact: Any Operations Supervisor at the AFSS for information - (619) 277-0503

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED!

 

WINGS/AMT SEMINARS
BROWN FIELD FLY-IN

Preventative Maintenance and Maintenance Records

Tue 7:00 - 9:00 PM Apr 13

Location: Bearden Aviation (619)661-1121
Speakers: Fred Christlieb and Mike Harris
Sponsor: Bearden Aviation

 PALOMAR AIRPORT FLY-IN

Preventative Maintenance and Maintenance Records

Thur 7:00 - 9:00 PM Apr 15

Location: Mission West Conference Room
Speakers: Fred Christlieb and Mike Harris
Sponsor: Pinnacle Aviation

 GILLESPIE FIELD FLY-IN

Preventative Maintenance and Maintenance Records

Wed 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Apr 21

Location: Terminal Building
Speakers: Fred Christlieb
Sponsor: County of San Diego - Airports Division

 

MONTGOMERY FIELD FLY IN

Preventative Maintenance and Maintenance Records

Tue 7:00 - 9:00 PM Apr 27

Location: Scandinavian Flight Academy (619)278-5770
Speakers: To be announced
Sponsor: Scandinavian Flight Academy

 IMPERIAL COUNTY

Preventative Maintenance and Maintenance Records

Wed 7:00 - 9:00 PM Apr 28

Location: Imperial County DE ANZA Hut, West side Imperial County Airport, next door to the Imperial County Fire Station
Speakers: To be announced
Sponsor: Imperial County DE ANZA Search and Rescue

 End of
San Diego Area
Seminars

 

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

 


Recent Wings Recipients
PHASE I
Simon Andrews
Martin Jaruvi
Dominik Kosicinski
Randel Livingood
Roberto Paredes
Ricky Rod
Mattias Rosen
Ann Rothwell
Dirk Thayer
Guille Tuttle

PHASE II
James Wang

PHASE III
Carlos Amieva

 PHASE IV
Gary Barns

PHASE V
Bernhard Pererson

PHASE IX
Gary Kauffmen

PHASE X
Martin Simon

PHASE XI
Kurt Lembach