EDWARDS AFB
"OPERATION RAINCHECK" - HIGH DESERT TRACON
DATE: 2nd Sat. 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: 3rd Sat. 8A.M. to 4P.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
TCAD, TCAS I, AND TCAS II - This seminar is a must for all pilots
DATE: Sat., Oct. 4, 9 - 11 A.M.
LOCATION: AV8, Inc.*
SPEAKER: Richard Mend, CFI-AIM-ATPE
SPONSOR: Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc., CAP, FAA
CONTACT:Richard Mend (818) 994-9770

VAN NUYS
VNY AIRPORT- THE MASTER PLAN AND "WHAT'S IN THE CARDS" FOR US?
DATE: Tues, Oct. 7, 6:30 - 8 P.M.
LOCATION: Green Hornets Aviation, 7535 Valjean Ave.
SPEAKER: Hal Margolis, President, ASC, Green Hornets Aviation
SPONSOR: Green Hornets Aviation
CONTACT: (818) 988-5591

CAMARILLO
COCKPIT RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & EMERGENCY TRAINING FOR GENERAL AVIATION PILOTS
DATE: Wed, Oct. 8, 7 - 9 P.M.
LOCATION: Cowan Conference Center, Ventura Room (Across from Water Tower) Camarillo Airport, 550 Airport Way)
SPEAKER: Bob Crystal, CFI-AIM, ATP-SEL/MEL, Director of Training, Simulator & Instrument Training Center Inc., of Van Nuys
CONTACT: Pat Thomas, 99's (805) 482-8140

VAN NUYS
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR SEMINAR - TEACHING THE NEW LAX CLASS "B"
DATE: Wed, Oct. 8, 7 - 9 P.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
"PRE-BUY" AND THE "BLUE BOOK"
DATE: Tues., Oct. 14, 6:30 - 8 P.M.
LOCATION: Green Hornets Aviation, 7535 Valjean Ave
SPEAKER: David Margolis, A & P, Private Pilot
SPONSOR: Green Hornets Aviation
CONTACT: (818) 988-5591

BURBANK
ADF DE-MYSTIFIED
DATE: Tues., Oct. 14, 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
AVOIDING WIRE STRIKES BY FIXED WING AND HELICOPTERS
DATE: Wed, Oct. 15, 7 - 9 P.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
AVIATION TECHNICIAN SEMINAR - DYNA-CAM ENGINE
DATE: Thurs, Oct. 16, 5:30 -7 P.M.
LOCATION: AV8, Inc.*
SPEAKER: Dennis Palmer - CEO Dyna-Cam TOA
SPONSOR: Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc., CAP, FAA
CONTACT: Richard Mend (818) 994-9770

VAN NUYS
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE - this seminar is a must for every aircraft owner
DATE: Sat., Oct. 18, 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
KEEPING CURRENT ON FLIGHTS THROUGH MEXICO
DATE: Tues., Oct 21, 6:30 - 8 P.M.
LOCATION: Green Hornets Aviation, 7535 Valjean Ave
SPEAKER: Staff
SPONSOR: Green Hornets Aviation
CONTACT: (818) 988-5591

BURBANK
HOW TO FLY A "ONE DOT" ILS: PARTIAL PANEL...IN A 40 KNOT CROSSWIND
DATE: Tues., Oct 21, 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
ADVANCED PILOT SEMINAR - HIGH SPEED/HIGH ALTITUDE AERODYNAMICS
DATE: Tues., Oct. 21, 5:30 - 7 P.M.
LOCATION: AV8, Inc.*
SPEAKER: Lance Alsheimer USMC AV8 Harrier Pilot and CEO AV8, Inc. VNY
SPONSOR: Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc., CAP, FAA
CONTACT: Richard Mend (818) 994-9770

VAN NUYS
ULTRALIGHTS VS AIRPLANES
DATE: Sat., Oct. 25, 9 - 11 A.M.
LOCATION: AV8, Inc.*
SPEAKER: Todd Ellefson, CFI-AIM-ATP, Sky Rider Ultralights CMA
SPONSOR: Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc., CAP, FAA
CONTACT: Richard Mend (818) 994-9770

VAN NUYS
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: TIPS FOR PILOTS AND OWNERS
DATE: Tues., Oct. 28, 6:30 - 8 P.M.
LOCATION: Green Hornets Aviation, 7535 Valjean Ave
SPEAKER: David Margolis, A&P, Private Pilot
SPONSOR: Green Hornets Aviation
CONTACT: (818) 988-5591

VAN NUYS
SHORT-CUT TO EASIER HOLDING PATTERNS
DATE: Wed. Oct. 29, 7 - 9 P.M.
LOCATION: Simulator & Instrument Training Center**
SPEAKER: Bob Crystal, CFI-AIM, Director of Training
CONTACT: (818) 988-7224

LOMPOC
AVIATION WEATHER/METAR-TAF & CONTROLLED FLIGHT INTO TERRAIN (CFIT)
DATE: Wed., Oct. 29, 7 - 9 P.M.
LOCATION: Lompoc Elks Lodge, 905 East Ocean
SPEAKERS: Vandenberg AFB Meteorology Dept., Karla Towe - Aviation Safety Program Manager, Van Nuys FSDO
SPONSORS: Marshall Aviation, Local Chapter EAA & 99's, Lompoc Valley Pilot's Association
CONTACT: Barney Kuhns, ASC (805) 733-2281 or (805) 736-8854

 LOS ANGELES
STC vs MAJOR REPAIR ALTERATION FIELD APPROVALS
DATE: Tues., Oct. 7, 7-9 P.M.
LOCATION: LAXFSDO Conf. Room, 2250 E. Imperial Hwy, Suite 140, El Segundo
SPEAKER: Chinh Vuong, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office
SPONSOR: LAXFSDO
CONTACT: Roland McKee, (310) 215-2150

EL MONTE
GPS BASICS
DATE: Tues., Oct. 14, 7-9:30 P.M.
LOCATION: El Monte Community Center, 3130 N. Tyler, El Monte
SPEAKER: Magellan Corp.
SPONSORS: San Gabriel Valley 99's & San Gabriel Valley Airport Assoc.
CONTACT: Roland McKee, (310) 215-2150

HAWTHORNE
DENSITY ALTITUDE, WEIGHT AND BALANCE
DATE: Wed., Oct. 15, 7-9:30 P.M.
LOCATION: Hawthorne Flight Service
SPEAKER: Jason Story, CFII, ASC
SPONSOR: Security Aviation
CONTACT: Roland McKee, (310)215-2150

LAVERN/BRACKETT
GPS BASICS
DATE: Tues., Oct. 21, 7-9:30 P.M.
LOCATION: Brackett Airport Admin. Bldg.
SPEAKER: Magellan Corp.
SPONSOR: Comarco
CONTACT: Roland McKee, (310) 215-2150

SANTA MONICA
"TO BUY OR RENT AN AIRCRAFT, THAT IS THE QUESTION"
Date: Wed. Oct 22, 7-9:30 P.M.
Location: Museum of Flying (third floor theater) North side of Santa Monica Airport
Speaker: Dr. Bob Cleaves, Esq., ATP, ASC
Sponsors: Santa Monica Museum of Flying, American Flyers
Contact: Roland McKee, (310) 215-2150

COMPTON
NON TOWER AIRPORT OPPS
DATE: Sat., Oct. 25, 9:30-11 A.M.
LOCATION: Compton Airport Admin Bldg.
SPEAKER: tba
SPONSOR: LAXFSDO
CONTACT: Roland McKee, (310) 215-2150

RIVERSIDE AIRPORT
TEN WEEK CFI WORKSHOP - SESSION #6 AIRSPACEIME
DATE: Thurs., Oct. 2, 6:30 - 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
TEN WEEK CFI WORKSHOP - SESSION #7 HUMAN FACTORS
DATE: Thurs., Oct. 9, 6:30 - 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
TEN WEEK CFI WORKSHOP - SESSION #8 FAR PART 91
DATE: Thurs., Oct. 16, 6:30 - 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
EVERYTHING A PILOT NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT AVIATION ENGINE OIL, & PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE FOR AIRCRAFT OWNERS
DATE: Tues., Oct. 21, 7 - 9 P.M.
Location: Riverside FSDO on Riverside Municipal Airport
Speaker: None
Sponsor: Riverside FSDO Safety Program.
Contact: R.C. Morton, SPM RAL FSDO (909)276-6701 ext. 37

RIVERSIDE AIRPORT
TEN WEEK CFI WORKSHOP - SESSION #9 AERODYMANICS
DATE: Thurs., Oct. 23, 6:30 - 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
TEN WEEK CFI WORKSHOP - SESSION #10 ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS
DATE: Thurs., Oct. 30, 6:30 - 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
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL AUDITING SEMINAR
A presentation of how to set up and monitor internal and external audits. The seminar will cover Quality System Standards customized to FAA, CASE, and JAA System standards. It will establish a continuous auditing process with the latest regulatory and industry practices. The system will include functional checklists for internal self audits.
DATE: Thurs., Oct, 9, 7 to 9 P.M.
Location: LGB FSDO*
Speaker: Arnold Cicerone, President Aircraft Design Systems.
Sponsor: LGB FSDO Aviation Safety Program
Contact: LGB FSDO (310) 420-1755
Reservations are required.

LONG BEACH
FUN PLACES TO FLY - PAGE & LAKE POWELL
How to plan and fly cross country trips more safely and efficiently. Over 100 slides illustrating the flying of a trip from Long Beach to Page (Near Lake Powell). Plus what there is to do and see once you get there!
DATE: Thurs., Oct, 16, 7 to 9 P.M.
Location: LGB FSDO*
Speaker: Barbara Hartman - CFI, AGI and Dick Double - CFII
Sponsor: LGB FSDO Aviation Safety Program
Contact: LGB FSDO (310) 420-1755
Reservations are required.

TORRANCE AIRPORT
FLYING START
Learning how to fly can seem overwhelming. Many people are interested but don't know how to get started on becoming a safe and competent pilot. The answer to this question and much more will be provided by EAA's Flying Start Program.
DATE: Wed., Oct 22 - 7:30 to 9:30 P.M.
Location: Torrance Airport General Aviation Center (Near the base of the tower)
Speaker: Hank Smith, Director, National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI)
Sponsor: Fidelity Federal Bank
Contact: LGB FSDO (310) 420-1755
Reservations are required.

LONG BEACH
INSTALLATION AND APPROVAL OF GPS IN YOUR AIRCRAFT
DATE: Thurs., Oct 23 - 7 to 9 P.M.
Location: LGB FSDO*
Speaker: Ha Nguyen - System and Equipment Branch at the FAA's Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office.
Sponsor: FAA's Aviation Safety Program
Contact: LGB FSDO (310) 420-1755 Reservations are required.

LONG BEACH
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FLYING SAFELY AT LONG BEACH AIRPORT
Long Beach Airport combines the most complex runway and taxiway system in Southern California with the most diverse mix of aviation traffic. Everything from blimps, Cessnas, and MD-11s fly in and out of LGB. Learn how to be a safe and efficient pilot at Long Beach. We will discuss runway incursions and how to avoid them. Other topics to be discussed include the airport development plans and overall safe flying at Long Beach Airport.
DATE: Wed. Oct 29, 7 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 entrance and take the elevator to the 3rd floor.
Speaker: Christine Edwards, Operations Officer, Long Beach Airport and a LGB ATCT Representative.
Sponsor: Long Beach Airport Association, City of Long Beach Airport Bureau and AirFlite.
Contact: Christine Edwards (562) 570-2630
Reservations are required.

PHASE II
Glenn Franke
David Trinkle

PHASE IV
Donald Rubin
Hovannes Sarkissian

PHASE V
Gilbert Hum

PHASE VI
Paul Renick

PHASE VII
Philip Moynihan
Penny Moynihan

PHASE VIII
Ralph Riffenburgh

LGB FSDO
PHASE I
Hendrick Rhett
Paul Burns
Raymond Harrison
Patrick McKernan
Daniel Lindow
Santiago Montoya
Shawn McLean
Nadine Duval
Edward McCormick

PHASE VI
Pete Mazzagatte
John Porter
Paul Lagreek