WINGS
PROFICIENCY AWARD PROGRAM
FAST MOVERS SURROUND SAN DIEGO!
by Jay Schwartz
DATE: Second Saturday 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: Third Sat. 8 A.M. TO 4 P.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
Reservations
NOT Required at King Aviation Center Seminars
VAN NUYS
CFIT (Controlled Flight Into Terrain)
DATE: Sat., Nov. 1, 9 - 11 A.M.
LOCATION: AV8,
Inc.*
SPEAKER: Richard Mend CFI-AIM-ATP
SPONSOR: FAA, CAP, Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc.
CONTACT: Richard Mend (818) 994-9770
VAN NUYS
CHP HELICOPTER OPERATIONS
DATE: Sat., Nov. 8, 9 - 11 A.M.
LOCATION: AV8,
Inc.*
SPEAKER: Mike Torrez, CHP Pilot
SPONSOR: FAA, CAP, Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc.
CONTACT: Richard Mend (818) 994-9770
VAN NUYS
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR SEMINAR: WEAK AREAS ON CHECKRIDES
DATE: Wed., Nov. 12, 7 - 9 P.M.
LOCATION:
AV8, Inc.*
SPEAKER: Cliff Tatum, FAA DPE (LAX FSDO)
SPONSOR: FAA, CAP, Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc.
CONTACT: Richard Mend (818) 994-9770
BURBANK
GOTCHA! THIRTEEN WAYS (NOT) TO GET BUSTED WHILE FLYING IFR
DATE: Thurs., Nov. 13, 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
FLYING INTO BIG BEAR AIRPORT (L35)
DATE: Sat., Nov. 15, 9 - 11 A.M.
LOCATION: AV8,
Inc.*
SPEAKER: Mike Smith - Chief Pilot (Aerohaven L35)
SPONSOR: FAA, CAP, Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc.
CONTACT: Richard Mend (818) 994-9770
VAN NUYS
VOR & DME: TIPS, TRICKS AND SHORTCUTS
DATE: Tues., Nov. 18, 7 - 9 P.M.
LOCATION: King
Aviation Center, 16644 Roscoe Blvd.
SPEAKER: Gene Hudson, CFI, CFII, MEI, ASC
CONTACT: (818) 382-4791
VAN NUYS
ADVANCED PILOT SEMINAR: CHECKING OUT IN FLOAT PLANES
DATE: Tues., Nov. 18, 5:30 - 7 P.M.
LOCATION:
AV8, Inc.*
SPEAKER: Tim Quinn
SPONSOR: FAA, CAP, Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc.
CONTACT: Richard Mend (818) 994-9770
VAN NUYS
FLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SK64 AIR CRANE HELICOPTER
DATE: Wed., Nov. 19, 7 - 9 P.M.
LOCATION: AV8, Inc.*
SPEAKER: Kenneth Chapman, Chief Pilot (Erickson AirCrane Co.)
SPONSOR: FAA, CAP, Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc.
CONTACT: Richard Mend (818) 994-9770
VAN
NUYS
AVIATION TECHNICIAN SEMINAR: REPLACING AIRCRAFT WINDOWS
DATE: Thur., Nov. 20, 5:30 - 7 P.M.
LOCATION: AV8,
Inc.*
SPEAKER: Peter Bishop - Plexiglass Specialist
SPONSOR: FAA, CAP, Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc.
CONTACT: Richard Mend (818) 994-9770
VAN
NUYS
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE ILS
DATE: Sat., Nov. 22, 9 - 11 A.M.
LOCATION: AV8,
Inc.*
SPEAKER: Richard Mend, CFI-AIM-ATP
SPONSOR: FAA, CAP, Mend Aviation Ground Schools, AV8, Inc.
CONTACT: Richard Mend (818) 994-9770
VAN NUYS
SINGLE PILOT IFR: MEETING AVIATION'S TOUGHEST CHALLENGE
DATE: Tues., Nov. 25, 7 - 9 P.M.
LOCATION: King
Aviation Centers, 16644 Roscoe Blvd.
SPEAKER: Gene Hudson CFI, CFII, MEI, ASC
CONTACT: (818) 382-4791
BURBANK
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF PILOT ERROR: MANAGING THE HUMAN FACTOR
DATE: Thur., Nov. 26, 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
HAWTHORNE
OPERATION TAKEOFF
DATE: Sat., Nov. 1, 9A.M.-1P.M.
LOCATION: Hawthorne Flight Service
SPONSOR: Hawthorne Flight Service
CONTACT: Hawthorne AFSS (310) 970-0102
HAWTHORNE
TOWER VS. PILOT COMMUNICATIONS
DATE: Wed., Nov. 19, 7-9:30 PM
LOCATION: Hawthorne Flight Service
SPEAKER: Pat Carey DPE, Hawthorne tower controllers
SPONSOR: Security Aviation
CONTACT: Roland McKee (310)215-2150
SANTA MONICA
GPS: CAUTION, NOT ALL WHAT YOU THINK
Date: Wed., Nov 19, 7-9:30
LOCATION: Museum of Flying (third floor
theater) North side of Santa Monica Airport
SPEAKER: Mr. Howard Isrial, CFII, ATP, ASC
SPONSOR: Santa Monica Museum of Flying, American Flyers
EL MONTE
PLACES TO FLY FOR THAT $100 BURGER
Bring a Los Angeles Sectional and Plotter
DATE: Tues., Nov. 11, 7-9:30 PM
LOCATION: El Monte Community Center,
3130 N. Tyler, El Monte
SPEAKER: Margaret Lawson DPE
SPONSORS: San Gabriel Valley 99's & San Gabriel Valley Airport
Assoc.
CONTACT: Roland McKee (310) 215-2150
LAVERN/BRACKETT
NEW PART 61
DATE: Tues., Nov. 18, 7-9:30 PM
LOCATION: Brackett Airport Admin. Bldg.
SPEAKER: POC ASC's
SPONSOR: Comarco
CONTACT: Roland McKee (310) 215-2150
COMPTON
EMERGENCY MANEUVER AND CONFIDENCE
DATE: Sat., Nov. 22, 9:30-11 AM
LOCATION: Compton Airport Admin Bldg.
SPEAKER: Hart Air
SPONSOR: LAXFSDO
CONTACT: Roland McKee (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. 13 - 10 A.M to Noon
Location: Riverside
AFSS on Riverside Airport
Contact: Riverside AFSS (909)351-3020, 8AM-4PM, M-F
Program runs every other month on the second Saturday
Reservations Required
RIVERSIDE AIRPORT
THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES - "MAKING YOUR OWN RULES" &
"Fatique Busters - How to Survive in the 90s"
DATE: Thurs., Nov 13, 7 to 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
RIVERSIDE AIRPORT
QUICK REFRESHER - BASIC AERONAUTICAL CHART READING
DATE: Thurs., Nov 20, 7 to 9 P.M.
Location: Riverside
FSDO on Riverside Municipal Airport
Speaker: R.C. Morton
Sponsor: Riverside FSDO Safety Program.
Contact: R.C. Morton, SPM RAL FSDO (909)276-6701 ext. 37 Riverside
Seminars are by reservation only
PALM
SPRINGS
ATC PROCEDURES IN THE LAX CLASS B AIRSPACE & THE SOCAL AREA
DATE: Tues., Nov 4, 7 to 9 P.M.
Location: Palm
Spring City Counsel Chambers
Speakers: Various
Sponsor: The Flight School At Palm Springs
Contact: Tom Sidenfaden at(760)416-2188
LONG
BEACH
THURSDAY NIGHT MOVIES AT THE FSDO
This week's selections:
Regulatory
Environment for Replacement/Modification Parts
Suspected Unapproved Parts. What can you do to prevent their use?
Nondestructive Inspection for Corrosion Control
DATE: Thurs., Nov, 6, 7 to 9 P.M.
Location: LGB
FSDO*
Speaker: None, Paul Foster - FAA Safety Program Manager will be
available for questions.
Sponsor: LGB FSDO Aviation Safety Program
Contact: LGB FSDO (562) 420-1755
Reservations are required.
LONG BEACH
FUN PLACES TO FLY - RIO BRAVO & HARRIS RANCH
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 Bakersfield
and Fresno. Plus what there is to do and see once you get there!
DATE: Thurs., Nov, 13, 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 (562) 420-1755
Reservations are required.
LONG BEACH
CONSTANT SPEED PROPELLER AND TURBOCHARGER
Pilots, learn the proper technique for using your equipment. Your aircraft
will last longer and you can
fly virtually hassle free.
DATE: Thurs., Nov 20 - 7 to 9 P.M.
Location: LGB
FSDO*
Speaker: Peter Demesmaeker, CFIIM.
Sponsor: FAA's Aviation Safety Program
Contact: LGB FSDO (562) 420-1755
Reservations are required.
ATC & AFSS SEMINARS
GILLESPIE FIELD AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER
OPERATION SUNBREAK
Contact: Gillespie Field ATCT for dates and times - (619) 448-1449
MONTGOMERY FIELD AFSS FLY-IN IF YOU WISH
OPERATION TAKEOFF
DATE: Last Saturday of each month - 9 A.M. - 1 P.M.
Location: San Diego Automated Flight Service
Station - 4302 Ponderosa Avenue
Contact: Eric Wilkins at the AFSS for information - (619) 277-0503
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED!
WINGS SEMINARS
BROWN FIELD
NO MEETING - VETERAN'S DAY
HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY!
PALOMAR AIRPORT FLY-IN IF YOU WISH
OPERATION SUNBREAK & "AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES & RECORDKEEPING
FOR PILOTS"
DATE: Thurs., Nov. 13th - 7 - 9 P.M.
Location: Mission West Conference Room
Speaker: Carolyn Erwin - FAA CRQ ATCT, John Hyndman - FAA FSDO
Sponsor: Four Winds Aviation
GILLESPIE FIELD FLY-IN IF YOU WISH
"A VIEW FROM THE TOWER - AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL PROCEDURES"
DATE: Wed., Nov. 19th - 7 - 9 P.M.
Location: Terminal Building
Speaker: Karen Utley - FAA SDM ATCT
Sponsor: County of San Diego - Airports Division
MONTGOMERY FIELD FLY-IN IF YOU WISH
"FAA COMPLIANCE POLICIES, AN INSIDE LOOK"
DATE: Tues., Nov. 25th - 7 - 9 P.M.
Location: Scandinavian Flight Academy - (619) 278-5770
Speaker: William Matson - Aviation Consultant
Sponsor: Scandinavian Flight Academy
IMPERIAL VALLEY
NO MEETING - THANKSGIVING DAY
HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY!
SAN DIEGO & IMPERIAL COUNTY AVIATION SAFETY COUNSELORS!
Mark your calendars for Thursday, December 4, 1997, for our annual meeting.
Your attendance is a prerequisite for renewal. See you at the FSDO!
LAX FSDO
PHASE I
Veronica Hernandez
Richard Lugo
LGB FSDO
PHASE I
David Stanigar
Slavko Zecevic
Sam Nooriala
Miguel Morales, Jr.
Samuel Ingardia
Ray Muraszko
Joseph Cox
Samuel Tahmasian
PHASE II
Robert Kelly
VNY
FSDO
PHASE I
Michael Swanson
Donald Hagopian
PHASE IV
Rich Stowell
PHASE VIII
Leonard Devall
PHASE X
Jerome Guenther
RAL
FSDO
PHASE I
James Griffith
Jane Jennings
Kris Miller
PHASE IV
Lee Latona
SAN
FSDO
PHASE I
Carl Hixon
Mark Rasmussen
PHASE III
Michelle Clawson
David Francis
PHASE V
Richard Bosch
Kathryn Buckman
PHASE X
Harry Pearce
FAST MOVERS SURROUND SAN DIEGO!
by Jay Schwartz
San Diego Airspace Users Group
To quote comedian Bill Cosby, "I don't know what it
was, but it was something fast!
The military has a significant presence sharing the airspace in and around
San Diego, which requires that we take a little extra care in planning
our flights and scanning the sky around us.
In "planning", a little extra knowledge goes a long way. Did
you know that although there aren't necessarily more exercises being conducted
at Camp Pendleton, they are much more intense, with more fighter aircraft
than in previous years. There may be F/A-18s or AV-8s streaking in from
ships offshore. So you say, "No big deal, I'll just stay low and let
them fly overhead." Well, those exercise aircraft are making high
speed attack profiles as low as 200 feet AGL. That's why R-2503A and the
San Onofre MOAs are there. Oh ya, have you ever looked carefully at V-23
north of Oceanside? Take a good hard look at both sides of the San Diego
Terminal Area Chart before your next leisurely cruise up the coastline.
It can be sobering. A good tool to use is the frequency 123.2 MHz. That's
"Longrifle", Camp Pendleton's Range Control, and they
want to help you stay safe.
Hopefully most all of us know how to plan for a flight
in the San Diego Class "B" airspace, but remember that down at
MCAS Miramar, it is truly the "Hornet's Nest". So when asking
for a Class "B" airspace clearance from the Rancho Santa Fe/Del
Mar area to Montgomery Field at 1,500 feet, you may not get the preferred
handling you wanted. Try 3,500 feet and you will probably get the short
cut. Speaking of Montgomery Field, here's a few tips to remember. That
inconvenient piece of Class "B" airspace over Torrey Pines is
there for a very good reason. Fighters exiting Miramar enroute offshore
are transiting at 2,000 feet. Also, the north pattern at Montgomery is
very tight! Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, not Highway 52, is the Class "B"
boundary. An abbreviated crosswind leg or 180 degree turn to downwind may
be necessary to stay in the Montgomery Class "D" airspace, or
you may just find yourself inadvertently flying wing on a F/A-18.
Now for the "scanning" part. Have you ever noticed how military
paint their fighters so they're hard to see? Nuff said!
Please be aware of our fellow military aviators and their vital mission.
Your attention and avoidance will allow them to do their job, without an
unexpected general aviation intercept on them.