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July, 1996

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The owner operator of an amateur-built aircraft is responsible for understanding and complying with the operating rules regulating operation of their aircraft

Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) 91.319 prescribes some of those rules:

FAR 91.319(b) states, "No person may operate an aircraft that has an experimental certificate outside of an area assigned by the Administrator until it is shown that- (1) The aircraft is controllable throughout its normal range of speeds and throughout all the maneuvers to be executed, and, (2) The aircraft has no hazardous operating characteristics or design features."

FAR 91.319(c) states, "Unless otherwise authorized by the Administrator in special operating limitations, no person may operate an aircraft that has an experimental certificate over a densely populated area or in a congested airway. The Administrator may issue special operating limitations for a particular aircraft to permit takeoffs and landings to be conducted over a densely populated area or in a congested airway, in accordance with terms and conditions specified in the authorization in the interest of safety in air commerce."

An airworthiness certificate with operating limitations are issued when the aircraft is initially certificated. The operating limitations are part of the airworthiness certificate and prescribes the limits the aircraft must be operated within. Federal Aviation Administration policy establishes the minimum test flight time to substantiate the aircraft has no unusual flight characteristics. Twenty-five hours of operation is the prescribed time in a test flight area with a standard certificated engine and propeller combination installed. Forty hours of flight test operation is prescribed when a non-standard propeller and engine combination installed. Each request for certification is evaluated on a case by case basis.

Populated areas are to be avoided, including takeoffs and landings over populated areas, while operating in the initial flight test area. Once the aircraft has completed the required hours in the initial flight test area, the restriction from flying over populated areas still applies except for landings and takeoffs. It is an FAR requirement that aircraft be operated over the least populated route to and from the airport traffic pattern. Upon completion of the test flight time a record entry is required.

While operating in the flight test area, the aircraft should be based at an airport that does not have populated areas surrounding it. The Los Angeles basin has populated areas surrounding the majority of its airports. Airports once used for amateur-built initial flight test areas no longer meet the intent of the rule for being in non-populated areas.

Advisory Circular AC 20-27D, Certification and Operation of Amateur-Built Aircraft, provides guidance and information relative to the Airworthiness and operation of amateur-built aircraft.July, 1996

PALMDALE
LOS ANGELES ARTC CENTER ATC FAMILIARIZATION FOR
PILOTS "OPERATION RAINCHECK"
DATE: Third Saturday 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. Monthly
Location: Los Angeles ARTCC, Palmdale
Free TransportationFly into AF Plant 42 (3-day notice required)
Speaker: Various FAA Controllers
Contact: Los Angeles ARTCC, ATTN: Todd Whitman, 2555 E. Ave. "P", Palmdale, CA 93550 or (805) 538-2420
E-Mail Address: twhitman@hidesert.com
Reservations Required!

VAN NUYS
CONTROLLED FLIGHT INTO
TERRAIN (CFIT)
DATE: Sat., July 6, 9-11 A.M.
Location: AV8, Inc.*
Speaker: Richard Mend, CFI-AIM-ATP
Sponsors: Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc., CAP, FAA
Contact: Richard Mend-ASC (818)994-9770
Reservations Required!

VAN NUYS
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR SEMINAR: CHECKRIDES
DATE: Wed., July 10, 7-9 P.M.
Location: AV8, Inc.*
Speaker: Norm Shartell, DPE (SMO)
Sponsors: Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc., CAP, FAA
Contact: Richard Mend - ASC (818)994-9770
Reservations Required!

GLENDALE
CFI SEMINAR: TEACHING THE NEW TAF/METAR WEATHER FORMAT
DATE: Fri., July 12, 7:30 P.M.
Location: Glendale Community College, Room AA-108A. Take Mountain St. offramp from Glendale (2) Freeway, park in Campus Center parking lot (you'll see a sign on Mountain St.) AA Building is furthest up the hill; signs at AA Building will direct you to classroom.
Speaker: Ameriflight's John Hazlet
Sponsors: FAA, Glendale Community College Aviation Program and Ameriflight
{Note: These CFI Seminars will be a regular 2nd-Friday-of-the-month deal at Glendale CC, replacing the monthly CFI Seminars at Pasadena CC (which has closed it's aviation program)

VAN NUYS
MULTI-ENGINE EMERGENCIES (DOUBLE TROUBLE)
DATE: Sat., July 13, 9-11 A.M.
Location: AV8, Inc.*
Speaker: Richard Mend, CFI-AIM-ATP
Sponsors: Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc., CAP, FAA
Contact: Richard Mend - ASC (818)994-9770
Reservations Required!

VAN NUYS
A DIFFERENT LOOK AT THE INSTRUMENT SCAN:
Practical and simplified method of scanning instruments. A must for pilots with a rusty scan or the student who is just starting their instrument rating. This is not a theory course, but a practical application of instrument procedures you can use on your next flight.
DATE: Wed., July 17, 7:00 P.M.
Location: Simulator & Instrument Training Center, 16501Sherman Way, Suite 225, Van Nuys**
Speaker: Bob Crystal, CFI-AIM-Dir of Trng at Simulator & Instrument Training Center of Van Nuys
Sponsor: VNY FSDO, Simulator & Instrument Training Center
Contact: Simulator & Instrument Training Center (818) 988-7224
Reservations Required!

VAN NUYS
METAR/TAF NEW WEATHER REPORTING FORMAT
DATE: Wed., July 17, 7-9 P.M.
Location: AV8, Inc.*
Speaker: John Hazlet, Ameriflight (BUR)
Sponsors: Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc., CAP, FAA
Contact: Richard Mend ASC (818)994-9770
Reservations Required!

VAN NUYS
STAYING OUT OF TROUBLE WHILE IN LOS ANGELES AIRSPACE
DATE: Wed., July 17, 7-9 P.M.
Location: King Aviation Centers, 16644 Roscoe Blvd.
Speaker: Milan Petkovic, CFI-CFII-B737 Pilot
Sponsor: King Aviation Centers
Contact: (818) 988-5152

VAN NUYS
AVIATION TECHNICIAN SEMINAR: AIRCRAFT BATTERIES
DATE: Thur., July 18, 5:30-7 P.M.
Location: AV8, Inc.*
Speaker: Skip Koss, Concord Battery
Co., Covina, CA
Sponsors: Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc., CAP, FAA
Contact: Richard Mend - ASC (818)994-9770
Reservations Required!

VAN NUYS
FLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SIKORSKY S-58 HELICOPTER
DATE: Sat., July 20, 9-11 A.M.
Location: AV8, Inc.*
Speaker: Scott Donley, Heli-Flite (AJO)
Sponsors: Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc., CAP, FAA
Contact: Richard Mend - ASC (818) 994-9770
Reservations Required!

VAN NUYS
PSYCHOLOGY OF PILOT ERROR: HUMAN FACTORS IN THE
LIGHT AIRCRAFT COCKPIT
DATE: Wed., July 24, 7-9 P.M.
Location: King Aviation Centers, 16644 Roscoe Blvd.
Speaker: Gene Hudson, CFI-CFII-MEI-ASC
Sponsor: King Aviation Centers
Contact: (818) 988-5152

VAN NUYS
MOUNTAIN FLYING
DATE: Sat., July 27, 9-11 A.M.
Location: AV8, Inc.*
Speaker: Richard Mend, CFI-AIM-ATP
Sponsors: Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc., CAP, FAA
Contact: Richard Mend - ASC (818)994-9770
Reservations Required!

VAN NUYS
IFR EMERGENCIES FOR VFR PILOTS
DATE: Wed., July 31, 7-9 P.M.
Location: King Aviation Centers, 16644 Roscoe Blvd.
Speaker: Gene Hudson, CFII-MEI-ASC-Instrument Training Specialist
Sponsor: King Aviation Centers
Contact: (818) 988-5152

HAWTHORNE AIRPORT
"OPERATION TAKEOFF" -
HOW TO TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY HAWTHORNE FLIGHT SERVICE
DATE: Sat., July 6, 9 A.M.-1 P.M.
Location: Hawthorne AFSS, 12111 S. Crenshaw Blvd.(on Hawthorne Airport)
Contact: Hawthorne Flight Service for info - Mon-Fri 7:30 A.M.-4 P.M. (312) 970-0102

LOS ANGELES
NO SEMINAR FOR AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS IN JULY.
PLAN TO ATTEND TUES AUG 6 - 7:00p.m.
TOPICS " FUNDAMENTALS OF NDI AND CORROSION CONTROL"

EL MONTE
ANARTICA VISIT - BRIEFING & SLIDES
DATE: Tues., July 9, 7-9:30 P.M.
Location: El Monte Community Center, 3130 N. Tyler, El Monte
Speaker: Margaret Lawson, LAXFSDO Designated Pilot Examiner & Aviation Safety Counselor
Sponsor: San Gabriel Valley 99s & San Gabriel Valley Airports Assoc.
Contact: Jim Whitehead (310) 215-2150

LAVERNE
VIDEO NIGHT
CONTROLLED FLIGHT INTO TERRAIN (CFIT)
17 MOST POPULAR WAYS TO FALL OUT OF THE SKY
VOL II - CRUISE & ENROUTE
VOL III - APPROACH & LANDING
VOL IV - YOUR BODY IN FLIGHT
DATE: Tues., July 16, 7- 9:30 P.M.
Location: Brackett Airport Admin Bldg.
Speaker: Videos only
Sponsor: COMARCO
Contact: Jim Whitehead (310) 215-2150

SANTA MONICA
YOU ARE ON CANDID CAMERA - LANDINGS AT SMO VIDEOS PLUS DISCUSSION
DATE: Sat., July 20, 10 A.M.- Noon
Location: Museum of Flying (third floor theater) Santa Monica Airport, North side
Speaker: Joe Justice, Pres. Justice Aviation, CFI
Sponsor: Justice Aviation & LAXFSDO Aviation Safety Program
Contact: Justice Aviation (310) 390-2099

EL MONTE
WINGS WEEKEND - ATTEND SAFETY SEMINAR AND FLY OR COMPLETE TO ACCOMPLISH A "WINGS" PHASE.
DATE: Sat., July 27 8:30A.M. until ?
Location: F.A.S.T. El Monte Airport
Speakers: F.A.S.T. CFIs
Sponsor: Fleet Aviation Services & Training
Contact: F.A.S.T(818) 575-3278
THIS WILL BE A QUARTERLY EVENT AT F.A.S.T., FOURTH SAT OF THE 2ND MONTH OF EACH QTR.

RIVERSIDE AIRPORT
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL IN AND AROUND RIVERSIDE
DATE: Thurs., July 18, 7-9 P.M.
Location: Riverside Municipal Airport Terminal Conference Room
Program: ATC presentation by Riverside ATCT
Speaker: Various
Sponsor: Riverside ATCT
Contact: Joe Parker, ATCS and Avia. Safety Counselor (909)687-2114

RIVERSIDE AIRPORT
"QUICK TURNAROUND REFRESHER" SELECTED SHORT TOPICS TO INCREASE THE KNOWLEDGE OF NEW, OLD, OR ASPIRING PILOTS - CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT PLANNING
DATE: Thurs., July 25, 6:30-8:30 P.M.
Location: Riverside Municipal Airport Terminal Conference Room
Speaker: Ron Malm, Aviation Safety Counselor for RAL FSDO
Sponsor: Riverside FSDO Safety Program.
Contact: Ron Malm at (909)948-7709

RIVERSIDE AIRPORT
RIVERSIDE AUTOMATED FLIGHT SERVICE CONDUCTS "OPERATION TAKEOFF" -
LEARN HOW TO BEST USE THE AUTOMATED FLIGHT SERVICE STATION TO YOUR FULL ADVANTAGE
DATE: Sat., Aug. 10, 9-11 A.M.
Location: Riverside AFSS on Riverside Municipal Airport
Contact: Gloria or Pat (909) 351-3020, 8A.M.-4 PM, M-F
Program runs every other month on the second Saturday
Reservations Required

LONG BEACH
METAR/TAF
Learn the new international terminology for weather sequences and hourly observations that becomes effective in July 1 1996.
DATE: Thurs., July 11, 7-9:30 P.M.
Location: LGB FSDO, 5001 Airport Plaza Drive, Suite 100, Long Beach*
Speaker: Specialists from HHR Automated Flight Service Station
Sponsor: LGB Flight Standards
Contact: LGB FSDO (310) 420-1755
Reservations Required.

LONG BEACH
INOPERATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT
Many pilots have wondered if they can fly with certain instruments or equipment inoperative. How do I find out? What references must I check? If you don't know the answers to these questions, come to this seminar!
DATE: Wed., July 17, 7-9:30 P.M.
Location: LGB FSDO, 5001 Airport Plaza Drive, Suite 100, Long Beach*
Speaker: Paul Foster, FAA Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness)
Sponsor: LGB FSDO Aviation Safety Program
Contact: LGB FSDO (310) 420-1755
Reservations Required.

LONG BEACH
THURSDAY NIGHT MOVIES AT THE FSDO
This week's selections include:
Controlled Flight Into Terrain, Awareness and Prevention
Midair Collision Avoidance
Introduction to METAR/TAF
Friendly Flight Paths
DATE: Thurs., July 18, 7-9:30 P.M.
Location: LGB FSDO, 5001 Airport Plaza Drive, Suite 100, Long Beach*
Speaker: None
Sponsor: LGB FSDO Aviation Safety Program
Contact: LGB FSDO (310) 420-1755
Reservations Required.

LONG BEACH
METAR/TAF
Learn the new international terminology for weather sequences and hourly observations that becomes effective in July 1 1996.
DATE: Thurs., July 25, 7-9:30 P.M.
Location: LGB FSDO, 5001 Airport Plaza Drive, Suite 100, Long Beach*
Speaker: Morten Eide - CFII
Sponsor: ML Aviation
Contact: LGB FSDO (310) 420-1755
Reservations Required.

In addition to the SoCAL Aviation Review, San Diego and Imperial County Safety Seminar schedules can also be found by calling the SAN AFSS, at 1-800-WX BRIEF, extension "# * 320". In the event last minute changes to the program are necessary, notification will be accomplished through update of the Flight Service Station recording.

**FOR THOSE THAT PLAN TO FLY TO THE 1996 OLYMPIC GAMES IN ATLANTA, THE SAN DIEGO FSDO & AFSS HAVE BROCHURES AND VIDEOS AVAILABLE, DETAILING ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE RESERVATIONS PROCEDURES AND TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS**

GILLESPIE FIELD ATCT
OPERATION SUNBREAK
DATE: Call for date and time
Location: Gillespie Tower - 2001 N. Marshall, El Cajon
Sponsor: Gillespie Air Traffic Control Tower Specialists
Contact: Gillespie ATCT for info and reservations - (619) 448-1449

MONTGOMERY FIELD ATCT
OPERATION SUNBREAK
DATE: Call for date and time
Location: Montgomery Tower - 4298 Ponderosa Avenue, San Diego
Sponsor: Montgomery Air Traffic Control Tower Specialists
Contact: Montgomery ATCT for info and reservations - (619) 277-5601

MONTGOMERY FIELD AFSS
OPERATION TAKE OFF
DATE: Sat., July 27, 9 A.M.-1 P.M.
Location: San Diego Automated Flight Service Station - 4302 Ponderosa Avenue
Sponsor: San Diego Automated Flight Service Station Specialists
Contact: Orrin Kelso at the AFSS for info and reservations - (619) 277-0503

BROWN FIELD
SAN DIEGO AREA ACCIDENT TRENDS & SDM ATCT OPERATION SUNBREAK
DATE: Tues., July 9, 7-9 P.M.
Location: Kome Flight Service - (619) 661-6997
Speaker: FAA Inspector Fred Lerner & SDM FAA ATC Personnel
Sponsor: Kome Flight Service & SDM ATCT

PALOMAR AIRPORT
MOUNTAIN FLYING
DATE: Thurs., July 11, 7-9 P.M.
Location: Mission West Conference Room
Speaker: Video Presentation - Hosted by Don Cummins, COM/CFI
Sponsor: Four Winds Aviation

GILLESPIE FIELD
FLYING INTO MEXICO
DATE: Wed., July 17, 7-9 P.M.
Location: Terminal Building
Speaker: Robert Golo, ATP/CFI & Aviation Safety Counselor
Sponsor: Air Charter Express

MONTGOMERY FIELD
"I LEARNED FROM THAT EXPERIENCE"- FUEL EXHAUSTION
DATE: Tues., July 23, 7-9 P.M.
Location: FAA Flight Standards District Office - (619) 557-5281
Speaker: Lionnel Deriemont - COM/CFI
Sponsor: San Diego FAA Aviation Safety Program

IMPERIAL COUNTY AIRPORT
NO SEMINAR FOR JULY - BACK IN AUGUST!

WINGS PROFICIENCY AWARD PROGRAM

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LGB FSDO
PHASE I
Dennis Chock
Robert Robins
Michael Peter
George Pennington
Bradley Hakey
Andrew Black
Mark Lawrence
James Campbell
Joseph Latourelle
Stefan Wigler
Jennifer Kranz
Mark Gauvin
Cynthia Johnson

PHASE II
Mike Hanson
Frank Brittell

PHASE IV
Paul Hill
Carolyn Elliott

PHASE X
Robert Leonard

RAL FSDO
PHASE I
Loui Salvato
John McBride
David Maruna
Ted Ressel

PHASE II
Bruno DeBacker
Robert Arguello
Russell Calverley

PHASE III
Patrick Williams
Jason Schroeder

PHASE IV
Michael Marcey

PHASE VI
Ed Shreffler

PHASE VII
Charles Smith

SAN FSDO
PHASE I
Keith Ballenger
John Hughes
William Thuet
John Wilson

PHASE II
Ben Dacayana
David Gordon
George Merkle, MD
Fredric Meyer
Robert Schmalfeldt
Paul Simo

PHASE III
Michael MacIntosh

PHASE V
Michel DeGroot

PHASE VII
Ralph Riffenburgh

PHASE IX
Rudy King

VNY FSDO
PHASE I
Donald Fenner
Richard Johnston
Leon Alsworth
Lee Fink
Gordon Hechter
Kelley Brun
Richard Lewis
Stefan Kothe

PHASE II
Douglas Carroll
Paul Krause
Gary Stairs

PHASE III
John Cunha

PHASE IV
Peter MacCauley
Jeffrey Ecklund

PHASE V
Raymond Greene
John Mahany
Blaise Winter

PHASE VII
Ralph Riffenburgh

PHASE IX
Rudy King

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