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December, 1996

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EDWARDS AFB
“OPERATION RAINCHECK”
HIGH DESERT TRACON
DATE: Second Saturday AM Monthly
LOCATION: Edwards AFB, CA
SPEAKER: Various DOT & USAF ATC Controllers
SPONSOR: High Desert TRACON
CONTACT: High Desert TRACON, Attn: Mark Hidinger, Bldg. 2580, Edwards AFB

PALMDALE
“OPERATION RAINCHECK”
LOS ANGELES ARTCC
FAMILIARIZATION FOR PILOTS
DATE: 3rd Sat. 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. Monthly
LOCATION: Los 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” (805) 538-2420 or E-Mail Address: twhitman@hidesert.com
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

LANCASTER
INTRODUCTION TO METAR
DATE: Tues., Dec 2, 7:00 P.M.
LOCATION: Fox Airfield Terminal Bldg., 4555 West Avenue G
SPEAKERS: Larry Patrick & Patrick Fitzsimmons from WJF Control Tower
SPONSOR: Antelope Valley Chapter of 99’s
CONTACT: Rosemary Jensen (805)943-3486

EDWARDS AFB
"OPERATION RAINCHECK"
HIGH DESERT TRACON
DATE: Second Saturday AM Monthly
LOCATION: Edwards AFB, CA
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: Los 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" (805) 538- 2420 or E-Mail Address: twhitman@hidesert.com
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

LANCASTER
INTRODUCTION TO METAR
DATE: Tues., Dec 2, 7:00 P.M.
LOCATION: Fox Airfield Terminal Bldg., 4555 West Avenue G
SPEAKERS: Larry Patrick & Patrick Fitzsimmons from WJF Control Tower
SPONSOR: Antelope Valley Chapter of 99's
CONTACT: Rosemary Jensen (805) 943-3486

GLENDALE
CFI SEMINAR:
"FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS--HOW THEY WORK, WHY THEY FAIL"
DATE: Fri., Dec. 13, 7:30 P.M.
LOCATION: Glendale Community College, Room AA-108A. Take Mountain Street 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

BURBANK
DEALING WITH GYRO FAILURE: A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH
DATE: Wed., Dec. 11, 7 - 9 P.M.
LOCATION: Skyroom, Burbank Airport Main Terminal; go left past restaurant; door on right
SPEAKER: Gene Hudson, CFII, MEI, ASC
SPONSOR: King Aviation Centers
CONTACT: King Aviation Centers (818) 988-5152
SEATING LIMITED

BURBANK
INSTANT HOLDING PATTERNS: NO MATH, NO DRAWING, NO SWEAT
DATE: Wed., Dec. 18, 7 - 9 P.M.
LOCATION: Skyroom, Burbank Airport Main Terminal; go left past restaurant; door on right
SPEAKER: Gene Hudson, CFII, MEI, ASC
SPONSOR: King Aviation Centers
CONTACT: King Aviation Centers (818) 988-5152
SEATING LIMITED

VAN NUYS
THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES: CALL FOR TITLES
DATE: Thurs., Dec. 5, 7-9 P.M.
LOCATION: 16644 Roscoe Bld., Van Nuys
SPEAKER: Steve Travis, ASC
SPONSOR: King Aviation Centers
CONTACT: King Aviation Centers (818) 988-5152
SEATING LIMITED

VAN NUYS
WEIGHT & BALANCE MADE SIMPLE
DATE: Sat., Dec. 7, 9-11A.M
LOCATION: AV8, Inc.-16431 Vanowen Street, VNY Airport (Between Hayvenhurst and Odessa, behind Schaefer's)
SPEAKER: Mike Marco
SPONSOR: Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc., CAP, FAA
CONTACT: Richard Mend, ASC VNY FSDO, (818) 994-9770
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

VAN NUYS
PILOT AIRCRAFT COURTESY EVALUATION (PACE)
Van Nuys FSDO Inspectors will review your aircraft airworthiness status and records, and review your pilot proficiency with a flight observation. No enforcements can result during this courtesy evaluation program.
DATE: Sat., Dec. 7, 9 A.M. - 5 P.M
LOCATION: MillionAir, 16700 Roscoe Blvd, Van Nuys
CONTACT: Blaise Winter VNY SPM (818) 904-6291 ext. 243
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED NO EXCEPTIONS

VAN NUYS
BATTLE OF BRITAIN REVISITED: SIMULATED AIR COMBAT MANEUVERING IN LIGHT AIRCRAFT
DATE: Sat., Dec. 7, 7-9 P.M.
LOCATION: 16644 Roscoe Bld., Van Nuys
SPEAKER: Rudy DeLavergne, CFI, ATP, Aerobatics Instructor
SPONSOR: King Aviation Centers
CONTACT: King Aviation Centers (818) 988-5152
SEATING LIMITED

VAN NUYS
PRECISION ATTITUDE INSTRUMENT FLIGHT: THERE IS AN EASIER WAY!
DATE: Mon., Dec. 9, 7-9 P.M.
LOCATION: 16644 Roscoe Blvd.
SPEAKER: Gene Hudson, CFII, MEI, ASC
SPONSOR: King Aviation Centers
CONTACT: King Aviation Centers (818) 988-5152
SEATING LIMITED

VAN NUYS
GENERAL AVIATION DECISION MAKING: DISCUSSION GROUP, CASE STUDY I
DATE: Tues., Dec. 10, 7-9 P.M.
LOCATION: 16644 Roscoe Blvd.
SPEAKER: Steve Travis, ASC
SPONSOR: King Aviation Centers
CONTACT: King Aviation Centers (818) 988-5152
SEATING LIMITED

VAN NUYS
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR SEMINAR: CHECKRIDES
DATE: Wed., Dec. 11, 7-9 P.M.
LOCATION: AV8, Inc.
SPEAKER: Mark Boss, FAA DPE for VNY FSDO
SPONSOR: Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc., CAP, FAA
CONTACT: Richard Mend (818) 994-9770

VAN NUYS
THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES: CALL FOR TITLES
DATE: Thurs., Dec. 12, 7-9 P.M.
LOCATION: 16644 Roscoe Bld., Van Nuys
SPEAKER: Steve Travis, ASC
SPONSOR: King Aviation Centers
CONTACT: King Aviation Centers (818) 988-5152
SEATING LIMITED

VAN NUYS
FLYING INTO MAMMOTH AIRPORT (MMH)
DATE: Sat., Dec. 14, 9-11 A.M.
LOCATION: AV8, Inc.
SPEAKER: Bob Adler
SPONSOR: Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc., CAP, FAA
CONTACT: Richard Mend (818) 994-9770
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

VAN NUYS
FLYING WITH A COPILOT: CRM IN GENERAL AVIATION
DATE: Sat., Dec. 14, 9-11 A.M.
LOCATION: 16644 Roscoe Blvd., Van Nuys
SPEAKER: Mitch Vasin, CFII
SPONSOR: King Aviation Centers
CONTACT: King Aviation Centers (818) 988-5152
SEATING LIMITED

VAN NUYS
JOIN THE "ONE-DOT" CLUB: FLYING THE ILS TO ATP STANDARDS
DATE: Mon. Dec. 16, 7-9 P.M.
LOCATION: 16644 Roscoe Bld., Van Nuys
SPEAKER: Gene Hudson, CFII, MEI, ASC
SPONSOR: King Aviation Centers
CONTACT: King Aviation Centers (818) 988-5152
SEATING LIMITED

VAN NUYS
ADVANCED PILOT SEMINAR: WEIGHT & BALANCE ON TRANSPORT CATEGORY AIRCRAFT
DATE: Tues., Dec. 17, 5:30-7 P.M.
LOCATION: AV8, Inc.
SPEAKER: Martin Rodriguez, United Airlines
SPONSOR: Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc., CAP, FAA
CONTACT: Richard Mend (818) 994-9770
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

VAN NUYS
BE A S.A.F.E.R. PILOT
(SAFE AEROBATIC FLIGHT EMERGENCY RECOVERIES)
DATE: Tues., Dec. 17, 7-9 P.M.
LOCATION: 16644 Roscoe Bld., Van Nuys
SPEAKER: Rudy DeLavergne, CFI, ATP, Aerobatics Instructor
SPONSOR: King Aviation Centers
CONTACT: King Aviation Centers (818) 988-5152
SEATING LIMITED

VAN NUYS
FLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MD-95
DATE: Wed., Dec 18, 7-9 P.M.
LOCATION: AV8, Inc.
SPEAKER: Doug Moss MD-95 Test Pilot
SPONSOR: Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc., CAP, FAA
CONTACT: Richard Mend (818)994-9770
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

VAN NUYS
THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES: CALL FOR TITLES
DATE: Thurs., Dec. 19, 7-9 P.M.
LOCATION: 16644 Roscoe Bld., Van Nuys
SPEAKER: Steve Travis, ASC
SPONSOR: King Aviation Centers
CONTACT: King Aviation Centers (818) 988-5152
SEATING LIMITED

VAN NUYS
AVIATION TECHNICIAN SEMINAR: MAINTAINING NAVIONS
DATE: Thur., Dec. 19, 5:30-7 P.M.
LOCATION: AV8, Inc.
SPEAKER: Brad Hensley, ASP-1A, Chief Technician, NAVIATION, SBA
SPONSOR: Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc., CAP, FAA
CONTACT: Richard Mend (818) 994-9770
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

LOS ANGELES
AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (AMT) & PROFESSIONALISM
DATE: Tues. Dec 3, 7-9 P.M.
Location: LAXFSDO, 2250 East Imperial Highway Suite 140, El Segundo
Speaker: Ira Waterman, Technical Representative for IPECO, LAXFSDO Aviation Safety Counselor
Sponsor: LAXFSDO Aviation Safety Program
Contact: Linda Goodrich (310) 215-2150

EL MONTE
AVIATION ACCIDENT TRENDS AND ANALYSIS FOR 1995
DATE: Tues., Dec 10, 7-9:30 P.M.
Location: El Monte Community Center, 3130 N. Tyler, El Monte
Speaker: Jim Whitehead, LAXFSDO Safety Program Manager
Sponsor: San Gabriel 99s & San Gabriel Airports Assoc.
Contact: Jim Whitehead (310) 215-2150

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., Dec. 14, 10 A.M to Noon
Location: Riverside AFSS on Riverside Airport
Contact: Gloria or Pat (909)351-3020, 8 A.M.-4 P.M., M-F
Program runs every other month on the second Saturday
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

RIVERSIDE AIRPORT
THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES - “SAMURAI AIRMANSHIP” “CONTROLLED FLIGHT INTO TERRAIN AWARENESS”
DATE: Thurs., Dec. 19, 7-9 P.M.
Location: Riverside FSDO on Riverside Municipal Airport
Speaker: None - This is an all video presentation
Sponsor: Riverside FSDO Safety Program.
Contact: R.C. Morton, SPM RAL FSDO (909)276-6701 ext. 37
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

LONG BEACH
MAINTENANCE: OPEN FORUM
Bring your questions on any maintenance related topic such as placards, maintenance records, Ads, aging aircraft and inspection programs, etc.
DATE: Thurs., Dec. 5, 7-9 P.M.
Location: LGB FSDO, 5001 Airport Plaza Drive, Suite 100, Long Beach (From the coroner of Spring & Clark go south on Clark - The FSDO is the first two story building on the right)
Speaker: Paul Foster-FAA Aviation Safety Inspector
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:
On Weather (Contains excellent pictures of clouds and weather)
Reenactment of the Galaxy Airlines electra crash at Reno
DATE: Thurs., Dec. 12, 7-9 P.M.
Location: LGB FSDO, 5001 Airport Plaza Drive, Suite 100, Long Beach (From the coroner of Spring & Clark go south on Clark - The FSDO is the first two story building on the right)
Speaker: None-This is an all video presentation
Sponsor: LGB FSDO Aviation Safety Program
Contact: LGB FSDO (310) 420-1755
Reservations are required.

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.

SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF AVIATION SAFETY COUNSELORS
ANNUAL RENEWAL MEETING
DATE: Thursday, December 12th, 6 P.M.
Location: San Diego FAA Flight Standards District Office
Agenda: 1996 Accident Statistics, Counselor Reports, Amigos En Vuelos, Aviation Education, 1997 Pilot Safety Meetings, 1997 CFI Workshop, 1997 Super Seminar, “San Diego Aviation Safety Review” Newsletter
Note: This meeting is mandatory for all Counselors for renewal of your designation.
Contact: Keith Ballenger - SAN FSDO (619) 557-5281

GILLESPIE FIELD AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER
OPERATION SUNBREAK
Contact: Gillespie Field ATCT for dates and times - (619) 448-1449

M1 - Each pilot-in-command shall, before slipping the surly bonds of earth, become familiar with all available information concerning that flight. FAR 91.103
M2 - During takeoff and landing, and while enroute, each required flight crewmember shall be at their crewmember station unless the absence is necessary to perform duties in connection with the operation of the aircraft or in connection with physiological needs, not including sky dancing on silvered wings. FAR 91.105(a)
M3 - Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section and 91.157, no person may operate an aircraft under VFR nor sunward climb, nor join tumbling mirth, at any distance from sun-split clouds when the flight visibility is less than that prescribed for the corresponding altitude and class of airspace. FAR 91.155
M4 - No person may, within the United States act as a pilot-in-command or any other capacity or do a hundred things not dreamed of, in a civil aircraft of United States registry unless he has in his possession a current pilot certificate issued to him under this Part. FAR 61.3(b)
M5 - For the purpose of this section, aerobatic flight means an intentional maneuver involving an abrupt change in an aircraft's attitude, an abnormal attitude, or abnormal acceleration, including but not limited to, wheeling, soaring, and swinging, not necessary for normal flight. FAR 91.303
M6 - Unless otherwise authorized by ATC, no person may operate an aircraft in sunlit silence within Class B airspace unless that aircraft is equipped with an operable two-way radio capable of communications with ATC. FAR 91.131(c)(2)
M7 - The applicant for a private pilot certificate with rotorcraft category rating must have at least the following aeronautical experience: hovering, air taxiing, and maneuvering by ground references. FAR 61.107(b)(2)
M8 - Aircraft operations for the purpose of air navigation. No person may operate an aircraft through footless halls of air in a careless or reckless manner, or fling an eager craft, so as to endanger the life or property of another. FAR 91.13(a)
M9 - To be eligible for a first class medical certificate, an applicant must meet the requirements of paragraphs (b) through (f) of this section: (d) Mental and neurologic: (a) No personality disorder such as delirium, that is severe enough to have repeatedly manifested itself, i.e., topping heights with easy grace or by other overt acts. FAR 67.13
M10 - Pilots are urged to report any bird or other wildlife strike using FAA Form 5200-7, Bird Strike Incident/Ingestion Report. AIM 7-6-2(a)
M11 - The Captain is designated the in-flight security coordinator (ISC) for all flights, domestic and international. The ISC will: review pertinent security information relating to the screening and controlling of all who trod the untrespassed sanctity, with or without silent lifting minds and AOA badges. The ISC will ensure compliance and authorization for access to airport operational areas. FAR 108.10
M12 - God has established a voluntary Aviation Safety Reporting Program designed to stimulate the free and unrestricted flow of information concerning deficiencies and discrepancies in the aviation system. To ensure receipt of this information, the program provides for the waiver of certain disciplinary actions against persons, including pilots, who put out their hand in a timely manner (within 10 days) and report potentially unsafe incidents. Reporting forms are available at God facilities. AIM 7-6-1(a)

LAX FSDO
PHASE I
John Abell
Diane Hershkowitz
Kurt Huber
Eric Suggs

PHASE II
Jerry Fielding
Eleanor Griswold
Thomas Hennings
Jac Holzman
Donald Jones

PHASE III
Frank DiPietra
Michele Prusak

PHASE IV
Eugene Korney

PHASE VI
Sandra English

PHASE VII
Andrew Briseno

LGB FSDO
PHASE I
Andy Bharath
Reto Hammer
Keith Riley
Patrick Wong
James English
Bruce Beadell
Dennis Whitlow
Oscar Buchmann
Marian Kis

PHASE II
Charles Buffington

PHASE III
James Corell

PHASE IV
Richard Homstrom

PHASE VII
Eva Mejia

PHASE II
Janet Rigsby
Robert Radich
Vincent Carbone

PHASE III
Bruce Anderson
Donald Goldberg

PHASE IV
Fred Carr
Albert Yen
Ramin Moghadam

PHASE VI
Brian McMahon

PHASE X
David Lazerson

PHASE II
Gary Barns
Deborah Falley
Daniel Jarrell

PHASE III
Bernhard Peterson

PHASE IV
L. David Smith

PHASE VIII
Michael Trebbe

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