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January 2001

Safety Articles:

Central Valley Aviation News (Ops)

Central Valley AMT News (A/W)

SIC SAC - Significant Information for Pilots
Winter Survival

Safety Seminars:

San Jose Area
  San Luis Obispo
  Salinas
  Watsonville
  San Carlos
  Palo Alto
  San Jose
  Reid-Hillview
Fresno Area
Oakland Area
Sacramento Area
 

Wings Awards:

For Fresno FSDO; also AMT Awards
For Sacramento FSDO
For San Jose FSDO


Happy New Year! The True Millennium has Begun!

From the Central Valley Aviation News

Specialized Seminar February 1st, 2001; Aerial Applicators Safety Briefing. We give tribute to the districts professional aerial applicators by providing them with a specifically constructed seminar centering on the topics of drift, corrosion of aircraft, and ground handling. This program is Calif. State approved for CECPM credit and is co-sponsered by CAAA. If you know an Ag-pilot, please urge him to attend.

Announcing Fresno's "Annual State of the District" Presentation. (see the Safety Schedule below) We begin our New Year with our much-requested review of the accidents, incidents, pilot deviations and events in calendar year 2000. We will be looking for common threads that hopefully fellow aviators will head and learn from, so they too, do not become a statistic. Be sure to attend this most informative program.

Notice! To All General Aviation, Corporate Aviation, and Part 135 Pilots operating into or out of BFL! SMGCS is now operating at Bakersfield Meadows Airport! The Bakersfield (BFL) Surface Movement Guidance and Control System (SMGCS) Plan has been approved and is operational whenever the airports RVR visibility drops below 1200. This notice is to remind you to obtain, read and become totally familiar with Bakersfield Meadows SMGCS plan if you intend to operate on the airports movement area (taxi for takeoff) your aircraft during Low Visibility Operations.
Last December this office, did a special edition direct mailing to most Bakersfield operators to notify them of this new procedure. Copies of the entire plan may be obtained from BFL-ATCT at 661-399-3531 or through the Internet at http://www.awp.faa.gov/fsdo/fresno/no_local.htm

Fresno Yosemite Int'l Airport initiates new taxiway signage! As of this writing (Dec 20th), FAT has completed installation of all of its new assignment and signage of the taxiways of the airport. The next time you land here at FAT, you may find the layout a little bit different.
Basically, the major changes are as follows:

  1. Parallel Taxiways A,B,C--No change
  2. Other Taxiways
    1. Taxiway Letter + Increasing Numbers from SE to NW ie. B-2; B-3; B-4; etc.
    2. SW of 29R all Bravo's
    3. NE of 29R All Charlie's
  3. General Aviation Ramp to the Alpha Taxiway
    1. Numbers 1-6 from the Tower to the FSDO

What Else is New to Fresno? Category IIIb ILS to Runway 29R (CAT II scheduled Nov. 20 and CAT III Jan or Feb 2001. These improvements will help mostly air carriers by reducing Decision Altitude from 200' to an Alert Height of 100' and landing minimum visibility from 1,800' to 600'. Unfortunately, because of special approval, maintenance, training and equipment it is not much help to most General Aviation operations. However, the new approach lighting systems should benefit all IFR landing operations for all IFR pilots. Most importantly, all IFR pilots must be knowledgeable of the special taxi restrictions when CAT III approaches are in use.
Review the FAT taxiway chart and be sure to refer to it before your flight into Fresno.

FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS! News Flash! Get hold of this 'just off the press' Bulletin HBGA 00-18, issued Dec 18, 2000. It's title is Procedures for Renewing a Flight Instructor Certificate on the Basis of Participation in the FAA's Pilot Proficiency Awards Program (WINGS). It basically authorizes a CFI to apply for certificate renewal provided he/she is able to document WINGS flight training to at least five (5) pilots and at least a total of fifteen (15) hours of WINGS flight training. Contact this office for further details at 559-487-5306 x247

 

Happy New Year!

From the Central Valley AMT News

Aviation Trivia
Question: What is the meaning of airworthy?
Answer:
Two conditions must be met for a standard category aircraft to be considered airworthy. These conditions are:

  • The aircraft conforms to its type design (type certificate). Conformity to its type design is considered attained when the required and proper components are installed, and they are consistent with the drawings, specifications, and other data that are part of the type certificate. Conformity would include applicable Supplemental Type Certificates (STC's) and field-approved alterations.
  • The aircraft is in condition for safe operation. This refers to the condition of the aircraft with relation to wear and deterioration
Resource: PLANE SENSE General Aviation Information publication FAA-H-8083

Aviation Maintenance Technician Safety Seminar Schedule

Dear AMT,
    It is with great pleasure that I introduce the 2001 Fresno Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) published maintenance newsletter that will be distributed quarterly. The emphasis of the safety program newsletter is to ensure that mechanics, operators, and air agencies are provided with a yearly schedule of program topics. Topics that promote safety for aviation maintenance activities.
     It is often stated by many aviation maintenance directors that AMT's are the "Unsung Hero's of Aviation." Why?… AMT's must stay current with the high tech changes affecting aviation maintenance. They must deal with and control the effects of human factors. The AMT must learn and apply which 'Safety Nets' are required to keep themselves safe, stay employed, meet "gate times," and stay in compliance with the FAR's. While balancing and dealing with the above-mentioned factors, the AMT still remains responsible and accountable for the airworthiness of the aircraft he/she is maintaining.
    The aviation industry must depend upon the AMT to maintain high maintenance standards. Maintaining this standard may be accomplished through continuous education. The educational strategy that I, as Safety Program Manager (SPM), will be implementing is to provide the local AMT's with continuing education of regulatory requirements. Your participation will ensure success for all of us involved in aviation maintenance safety.
    Any changes or revisions for future topics will be addressed in the quarterly newsletter, and via the Internet. (http://www.awp.faa.gov/fsdo/fresno).
     As your Fresno FSDO Safety Program Manager (Airworthiness), I am looking forward to meeting with you and discussing the varied topics that are planned throughout the year.

Richard T. Dilbeck
Safety Program Manager (Airworthiness)

Aviation Maintenance Technician Award
Eligibility Requirements for Technicians and Employers

The following individuals are eligible for the technician award:

  1. An FAA certificated mechanic or repairman.
  2. A student in an FAR Part 147 school who is maintaining a course average of "C" or better.
  3. FAR Part 147 school instructors.
  4. Avionics, propeller, and instrument technicians.
  5. Individuals who are employed full-time by an FAR Part 121, 135, or 145 operator, who maintains aircraft, or their component parts.
To be eligible for the employer's award the employer must:
  1. Be involved full-time in the business of maintaining or repairing aircraft and/or their component parts.
  2. Employ at least three full-time technicians.

Phase Requirements and Description for Technicians.
A technician may apply for any of the five awards:

Phase I (Bronze).
Attend 2 hrs of training on FAA Regulations and Policy and complete 4 hrs. Of Aviation Maintenance training.
Total of 6 hrs.
Phase II (Silver).
Attend 2 hrs of training on FAA Regulations and Policy and complete 10 hours of Aviation Maintenance training.
Total of 12 hrs.
Phase III (Gold).
Attend 2 hrs of training on FAA Regulations and Policy and complete 3 days or 24 hrs of Aviation Maintenance training.
Total of 26 hrs.
Phase IV (Ruby).
Attend 2 hrs of training on FAA Regulations and Policy and complete 10 days or 58 hrs of Aviation Maintenance training.
Total of 60 hrs.
Phase V (Diamond).
The highest award is the same as for the Ruby award plus must attend a College Level course of at least 40 classroom hours. Or three Semester Credits in either Management subjects, Mathematics, English, Science, or related subjects.
Total of 100 hours.
For further information see Advisory Circular AC65-25B


SIC SAC

Significant Information for Sacramento Pilots

Gordon Campbell

WINTER SURVIVAL

Any time we take an aircraft aloft we have a slight chance of coming down in a manner which would normally be unacceptable. In other words we might crash. I have heard it said if a person is prepared he or she will not have as much fear. With that in mind I added this list, just to help in case you encounter one of those sweaty palm moments or days as the case may be.

P.S. Pilots who file a flight plan are usually found in 24 hours after being lost in an accident. Pilots who do not file a flight plan 'if found' average 72 hours before they are found. Very Pro'found'.

AILERONS:
SHELTER BRACES, SNOW CUTTING TOOLS, SPLINTS
AIR FILTERS:
FIRE STARTER, WATER FILTER
BATTERY:
FIRE STARING, SIGNALING WITH LIGHTS
BATTERY BOX:
STOVE OR COOKING CONTAINER
BRAKE FLUID AND LIQUID FROM TURN AND BANK INDICATOR:
FIRE STARTER
CHARTS:
STUFF INSIDE CLOTHING FOR INSULATION
COMPASS:
ESTABLISHING DIRECTION
CONTROL CABLES:
ROPE, SNARE WIRE, BINDING FOR SHELTER
DISC BRAKE PADS:
SIGNAL MIRRORS
DOORS:
SHELTER, WINDBREAKS
ENGINE COWL:
SHELTER, WINDBREAK, WATER COLLECTOR, FIRE PLATFORM
MAGS:
SPARK FOR STARTING FIRES
OIL AND GAS:
FIRE STARTER, FUEL FOR STOVE, AND BLACK SMOKE FOR SIGNALING.
FUEL CELLS:
MELT SNOW ON BLACK SURFACE, BLACK SMOKE, LAY OUT ON SNOW FOR SIGNALING
FUSELAGE:
SHELTER
HOSES:
SIPHON, BURN FOR BLACK SMOKE
INNER TUBES:
CANTEEN, BINDING MATERIAL WITH CUT INTO STRIPS, BLACK SMOKE WHEN BURNED.
INSIDE FABRIC:
WATER STRAINER OR FILTER, CLOTHING OR ADDED PROTECTION.
LANDING LIGHT LENS:
FIRE STARTING
LANDING LIGHTS, STROBES, ETC:
WHEN USED WIT BATTERY, NIGHT SIGNALLING DEVICES
LIGHT COVERS:
UTENSILS AND SMALL TOOLS
MAGNESIUM WHEELS:
SIGNALLING
PROP SPINNER CONES:
BUCKET, STOVE WITH SAND, OIL & FUEL, FUNNEL, SCOOPING TOOL, AND POT FOR COOKING.
OIL FILTER:
BURN FOR BLACK SMOKE
PROPELLER:
SHOVEL, SNOW CUTTING TOOL, BRACING FOR SHELTER
ROTATING BEACON LENS:
DRINKING CUP
RUGS:
GROUND PAD, INSULATION CLOTHING
SEATS:
SLEEPING CUSHIONS, BACK BRACE FOR SPINAL INJURY, FIRE STARTER & SIGNAL MATERIAL, INSULATION, GROUND PAD, SPONGE RUBBER FOR NECK SUPPORT.
SEAT BELTS:
SLINGS, BINDING MATERIAL, BANDAGES
TIRES:
FIRE STARTER & FUEL, BLACK SMOKE
VERTICAL STABILIZER:
SHELTER SUPPORT, PLATFORM
WHEEL FARING:
WATER STORAGE OR COLLECTION
WINDOWS:
BREAK UP FOR SNOW CUTTING
WINGS:
WINDBREAKS, SHELTER SUPPORTS, OVERHEAD SHADE, PLATFORM FOR FIRE, WATER COLLECTOR, SIGNALLING DEVICE.
WING STRUTS:
PRY BAR, SPLINT, SHELTER BRACE, POLE FOR SIGNALLING CRUTCH.
WING TIPS:
WATER COLLECTION AND WATER CARRIERS
WIRING:
BINDING AND ROPE

NorCal Aviation Safety Seminars

January 2001

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.


San Jose Area

Safety Program Mgrs.
(408) 291-7681

Ops Jack Hocker
Ext 133
jack.h.hocker@faa.gov

A/W Vacant
Ext ---
@faa.gov

* = Reservations Required

SAN LUIS OBISPO

Veterans Memorial Building
801 Grand Ave.

Tue, Jan 9, 6:30 PM

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT "JEP" CHARTS

PRESENTED BY: Jim Terpstra, V.P. Jeppesen Sanderson Inc.
CONTACT: Patrick Duncan (805) 466-9725 or Alan Yecny 541-1038
NOTE: If flying in, call one of the above contacts for transportation from the airport to Vet's Hall

SALINAS

Salinas Airport Conference Room, upstairs, Airport Terminal Building

Fri., Jan. 5, 8:30 AM

EVALUATING INFLIGHT WEATHER

CONTACT: Debbie Bayless at (831) 758-7214


Salinas Airport Conference Room, upstairs, Airport Terminal Building

Fri., Feb. 2, 8:30 AM

BREAKING THE ACCIDENT CHAIN OF EVENTS

CONTACT: Debbie Bayless at (831) 758-7214

MARINA

Marina Municipal Airport
Administration Building
781 Neeson Road

Wed., Jan. 10, 6:30 PM

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT "JEP" CHARTS

PRESENTED BY: Jim Terpstra, V.P. Jeppesen Sanderson Inc.
CONTACT: Steve Johnson
(831) 582-0102

WATSONVILLE

Watsonville Aviation Education Center (WAEC)
60 Aviation Way

Wed., Jan. 31, 7:00 PM

APPROACHES AND LANDINGS - staying proficient

CONTACT: Airport attendant or Don French at (831) 728-6075

STOP THE PRESS!
The location for the Safety Seminar titled EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT "JEP" CHARTS and scheduled for Wednesday, January 10, 6:30 PM at the County Office of Education in Salinas has been moved to the Administration Building at Marina Municipal Airport (see above).

TRAVEL: Exit Highway 1 at Reservation Rd. east bound to Imjin Rd. signal light (aprox. 1.5 miles), turn left to Neeson Rd., turn left to Admin. Bldg. (aprox. 2 blks on right) - parking across the street from Admin. Bldg.


SAN CARLOS

Bel-Air International
795 Skyway, San Carlos Apt

Thur., Jan. 4, 7 - 8:30 PM

MAKING A SAFE FLIGHT - INTO THE NIGHT

CONTACT: Bel-Air International dispatcher, Alex AlAbed, Scott Cohan or Don Mynard at (650)596-9900

Bel-Air International
795 Skyway, San Carlos Apt

Thur., Feb. 1, 7 - 8:30 P.M

AIRCRAFT ICING AND HOW TO AVOID IT

CONTACT: Bel-Air International dispatcher, Alex AlAbed, Scott Cohan or Don Mynard at (650)596-9900

Diamond Aviation
620 Airport Dr., #1

Sat., Jan. 6, 10:00 AM

THE STALL/SPIN AND EVENTS THEREAFTER

CONTACT: Diamond Aviation dispatcher or U.J. Emetarom at (650) 591-7611
Seating is limited. Reservations are required.


Diamond Aviation
620 Airport Dr., #1

Sat., Feb. 3, 10:00 AM

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO MAKE THE GO - NO GO DECISION

CONTACT: Diamond Aviation dispatcher or U.J. Emetarom at (650) 591-7611
Seating is limited. Reservations are required.

West Valley Flying Club
701 Skyway Blvd.
San Carlos Airport

Wed., Jan. 17, 7 - 8:30 PM

MEET (SQL) TOWER FOR A HAPPY NEW YEAR AND MANY HAPPY TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS

CONTACT: West Valley Flying Club dispatcher or George Kebbe at (650) 856-2030

PALO ALTO

West Valley Flying Club
1901 Embarcadero Rd., Suite 100

Wed, Jan 10, 7- 8:30 PM

MEET (PAO) TOWER FOR A HAPPY NEW YEAR AND MANY HAPPY TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS

CONTACT: West Valley Flying Club dispatcher or George Kebbe at (650) 856-2030

West Valley Flying Club
1901 Embarcadero Rd., Suite 100

Wed., Feb. 14, 7- 8:30 PM


TAILWHEEL TRANSITION

CONTACT: West Valley Flying Club dispatcher or George Kebbe at (650) 856-2030

Foothill Coll-Middlefield Campus
Cubberley Comm Ctr Theater
4000 Middlefield Road

Thur., Jan. 11, 6:30 PM


EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT "JEP" CHARTS

PRESENTED BY: Jim Terpstra, V.P. Jeppesen Sanderson Inc.
CONTACT: Bill Dillon at (650) 354-8310

SAN JOSE
(INTERNATIONAL)

American Academy of Aeronautics (West side of apt), 1144 Coleman Ave

Wed, Dec 10 & 24, 11 AM-1:00 PM


WEDNESDAY LUNCH AT THE AVIATION MOVIES
CONTACT: American Academy dispatcher, or Ehab Elsonbati (408) 288-9270 or (1-800) 814-9104

Squadron #2 Flying Club, San Jose Jet Center, A. C. Markkula Conference Room

Thur., Jan. 18, 7:00 PM

HOW TO GET FOUND IF YOU GO DOWN

CONTACT: Squadron #2 Flying Club, Tom Hornak at (408) 489-4412 or (408) 275-0300

American Flyers,
San Jose Jet Center, Suite 190

Tue., Jan. 23, 6:30 PM

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU'RE UPSIDE DOWN

CONTACT: American Flyers dispatcher, Fred Abrams or Michael Hipp at (408) 297-2123

SAN JOSE
(REID-HILLVIEW)

Inbound Aviation
2655 Robert Fowler Way
RHV Apt.

Tue, Jan 2, 7 - 9:00 PM

GO/NO GO WEATHER DECISIONS

CONTACT: Inbound dispatcher or Michael Stupie at (408) 272-0518


Inbound Aviation
2655 Robert Fowler Way
RHV Apt.

Tue., Feb. 6, 7 - 9:00 PM

AIRCRAFT ICING AND HOW TO AVOID IT

CONTACT: Inbound dispatcher or Michael Stupie at (408) 272-0518

Trade Winds Aviation
2505 Cunningham Ave, RHV Apt

Thur., Jan. 11, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

APPROACHES AND LANDINGS - staying proficient

CONTACT: Trade Winds dispatcher, Jim McLaughlin or Wendy Hales at (408) 729-5100

Trade Winds Aviation
2505 Cunningham Ave, RHV Apt

Thur., Feb. 8, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

METAR/TAF AND AVOIDING HAZARDOUS WEATHER

CONTACT: Trade Winds dispatcher, Jim McLaughlin or Wendy Hales at (408) 729-5100

Nice Air
2575 Robert Fowler Way
RHV Apt.

Tue., Jan. 16, 7 - 9:00 PM

AVOIDING THE CONTROL LOSS SITUATION

CONTACT: Nice Air dispatch, Mike Shiflett or John Randazzo at (408) 729-3383 or Mike Shiflett at (408) 272-3109
End of
San Jose Area
Seminars

Fresno Area

Safety Program Mgrs.
(559) 487-5306
Ops and A/W Jim Henry
Ext 247
james.a.henry@faa.gov

* = Reservations Required

 

ATWATER

Castle Airport
Building 411

Thu, Feb 1, 7-9 PM


Aerial Applicators Safety Briefing

BAKERSFIELD

Kern Cty Sheriff's Complex
Building "F"

Thu, Feb 8, 7-9 PM


Annual "State of the District" Presentation

ATWATER

Castle Airport
Building 411

Thu, Feb 15, 7-9 PM


Annual "State of the District" Presentation

FRESNO
(CHANDLER)

Chandler Airport
Administration. Building

Thu, Feb 22, 7-9 PM


Annual "State of the District" Presentation
  There will not be any safety seminars scheduled for the months of January. I could just see the headlines, ….."aviation enthusiasts, sustain major damage to their automobile(s) while enroute in the fog to a FAA safety seminar! Film at 11:00!" Ouch!

The following is a brief synopsis of our upcoming seminar series for the remainder of year 2001.

March: Module 2-- Flight Planning Basics, VFR & IFR.;Performing Calculations
Second Specialized Seminar: March 1st @ FCH: Helicopter Pilots/Operators Safety Briefing.

April: Module 3-- Evaluating Weather- Preflight & enroute.
Third specialized Seminar: April 5th @ FCH: Professional Pilots (CFI's, Air Carrier, Air Taxi, Corporate) Safety Briefing (with Michael Bakken ATP, World Airlines)

May: Module 4-- Tips on Mountain Flying (FAA Video & Jeppenson Video)

June: Module 5--Flying to Baja: The Pacific Side and the Gulf Side. (Skycam Productions ©1996)

July: Module 6--Update on GPS plus Density Altitude review.

August: Module 7--Understanding your 'Aviation Maintenance Technician' A.K.A. Mechanic.

 

September: Module 8--The Pilot's guide to Controlled Airspace.

October: Module 9--Avoidance of Runway Incursions.
Fourth specialized Seminar: Oct. 30th (Tuesday) @ BFL: Professional Pilots (CFI's, Air Carrier, Air Taxi, Corporate) Safety Briefing. (with Michael Bakken ATP)

November: Module 10--Approach and Landing Procedures The Black Hole Approach.
Fifth Specialized Seminar: Nov. 27th (Tuesday) @ BFL: Agricultural Pilots Safety Briefing


REEDLEY

Reedley College
Aviation Department

Tue, Jan 16, 7-9 PM


Maintenance Records & Airwortiness Directives
FAR 43; Maintenance Records, Logbook Entries, Return to service for Inspection, Preventive Maintenance.
FAR 39; Airworthiness Directives

FRESNO

San Joaquin Valley College

Tue, Jan 23, 7-9 PM


Maintenance Records & Airwortiness Directives
FAR 43; Maintenance Records, Logbook Entries, Return to service for Inspection, Preventive Maintenance.
FAR 39; Airworthiness Directives

FRESNO
(CHANDLER)

Chandler Airport
Administration. Building

Thu, Mar 1, 7-9 PM


Helicopter Pilot/Operators/Technician Safety Briefing
Open forum, town hall meeting format for all rotorcraft Operators, airmen and support personnel. Share your Safety knowledge with other operators, learn new LZ safety techniques, discuss public aircraft guidelines vs. FAR's.

Sacramento Area

Safety Program Mgrs.
(916) 422-0272

Ops Dan Abdon
Ext 239
daniel.w.abdon@faa.gov

A/W Gordon Campbell
Ext 258
gordon.r.campbell@faa.gov

* = Reservations Required

SACRAMENTO
(EXECUTIVE)

Sacramento Executive Airport
Airport Conference Room

January 4 - 7:00 PM Thursday


"Aircraft Alterations and Form 337"

Sponsor: SAC.FSDO
Contact: Gordon Campbell
(916) 422-0272 ex:258

CHICO

Chico Airport
Airport Terminal Building

January 10 - 7:00 PM Wednesday


"Aircraft Survival and The 17 Most Popular Ways to Fall Out of the Sky Parts 3 and 4"

Sponsor: Pacific Flight Services
Mt. Shasta 99's
Contact: Richard C. Hawkins
(530) 873-3435


PLACERVILLE

Placerville Airport
EAA Hanger

January 17 - 7:30 PM Wednesday
EAA Meeting 7:30pm
Seminar 8:00pm


"Winter Flying"


Sponsor: Placerville EAA Chapter 512 Contact: Dick Wompeck
(530)677-8251

SACRAMENTO
(MC CLELLAN)

McClellan AFB Theater
McClellan, AFB, CA

January 25 - 7:00PM Thursday


"GPS For VFR Operations."
This Seminar will alert the VFR Pilot to the capabilities, traps, and tricks of GPS navigation. NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Sponsor: AOPA's Air Safety Foundation
Federal Aviation Administration
Contact: ASF (301) 695-2000 or www.aopa.org/asf

CORNING

Rainbow Aviation
Corning Airport

January 31 - 7:00 PM Wednesday


"Stalls and Spins and How to Avoid Them"

Sponsor: Rainbow Aviaiton
Contact: Rainbow Aviation
(916) 824-0644


RANCHO MURIETA

Rancho Murieta AFSS
14670 Cantova Wy, Ste 101

Call Ahead For Exact Dates
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Saturday


"Operation Takeoff"*
A three hour program that covers the services available from an Automated Flight Service Station.

Sponsor: Rancho Murieta AFSS
Contact: Jaime Tilton (916) 354-0161

RIO LINDA

Sacramento TRACON
5839 22nd Street (off Elkhorn Blvd)

One Saturday per month
8:00 am till noon
(as personnel are avialable)


"Operation Raincheck"*
A program designed to familiarize pilots with the Air Traffic control system.

Sponsor: FAA Air Traffic Control
Contact: Asst. Manager for Operations
(916) 922-9511

End of
Sacramento Area
Seminars

Oakland Area

Safety Program Mgrs.
(510) 273-7155

Ops Howard Manning
Ext 235
howard.l.manning@faa.gov

A/W Guy Minnor
Ext 247
guy.d.minnor@faa.gov

* = Reservations Required

OAKLAND

Francesco's
8520 Pardee & Hegenberger Rd

Monday, January 8, 2001

"Aeronautical Little Known Facts"

Wingover Aviation
ASC Pamela DeCastro
(510)887-5511

SANTA ROSA

Office of Education
5430 Skylane Blvd.
Santa Rosa

Tuesday, January 9, 2001

"Aeronautical Little Known Facts"

Art Hayssen
North Coast Air
(707)829-5232
Norcoast@sonic.net


STOCKTON

Terminal Building
Stockton Airport
5000 S Airport Way

Wednesday, January 10, 2001

"Aeronautical Little Known Facts"

Stockton Metropolitan Airport
Spanos Jet Center
RJTutt Aviation
Rick Tutt CFI ASC
Airrj@inreach.com
(209)478-6075

CONCORD

Water District
1331 Concord Ave
Concord

Thursday, January 11, 2001

"Aeronautical Little Known Facts"

Navajo Aviation
145 John Glenn
Contact Navajo (925) 685-1150

End of
Oakland Area
Seminars

Wings Program LogoWINGS PROFICIENCY
AWARD PROGRAM


 

A Special Opportunity For All Pilots

WINGS: An excellent way to gain proficiency

WINGS is the FAA Pilot Proficiency Award Program designed to encourage general aviation pilots to continue their training. It provides an opportunity to practice selected maneuvers in a minimum of instruction time.

WINGS is an excellent opportunity for you to re-evaluate your flight proficiency and knowledge.

If You're a Pilot, You're Eligible

WINGS is open to all pilots holding a recreational certificate or higher with a current medical certificate, when required. After you've logged three hours of dual instruction under the program and attend at least one FAA-sanctioned safety seminar you will be eligible to receive and wear a distinctive set of WINGS. You will also receive a certificate of completion.

Pilots: Your attendance at safety seminars fulfills one of the requirements of the Pilot Proficiency Award program (Wings Program). Completion of the requirements of the Wings Program, as outlined in Advisory Circular 61.91g, will qualify you to receive a Wings lapel pin and wall certificate. ADDITIONALLY, if you satisfactorily complete a phase of the Wings Program within the period specified by Section 61.56 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, you need not accomplish a biennial flight review.

More Wings To Work For

Each twelve month interval after earning your first set of WINGS you will be eligible for more WINGS. Each WINGS pin is specially designed to mark your additional progress.

WINGS-The Sign of a Safe Pilot

It's a fact - recurrent training makes a difference. Statistics show that pilots who participate in recurrent training programs such as WINGS, have a much better safety record than the pilots who do not. Earning your WINGS could have a positive impact on your aviation insurance costs. Be sure to inform your insurance agent of your commitment to the WINGS Program

WORK FOR YOUR WINGS.
THEY'RE WORTH A LOT MORE THAN THE
TIME IT TAKES TO GET THEM.

SAC FSDO

PHASE I

James Gunter
Russ Schildt
Timothy Styles
Conrad Warren II
Harold Wolfe

PHASE II

David Aronson
Dale Lee
Ronny D. Hill

PHASE III

Robert Stevenson

PHASE V

Susan Hill

PHASE VI

Bruce Joyner

PHASE XIV

John Reeve

SJC FSDO

PHASE I

Cecil Edward Chapman, Jr.
Nello J. Franco
Linton S. Kypta
David H. Milton
Alexander Miroshnichenko
Terry Ridgway
Regan G. Shea
Vernon D. Smith
Tim Stingle

PHASE II

Bruce Harris
Miguel Jordan
Stephen.Monfort
William J. Phillips III
Thomas Soboleski
Dr. Robert G. Tefft

PHASE III

Valorie Beer
Douglas B. Edmondo
David L. Iverson
Sheldon C. Ramsay
Alphonso Eagle Whipper

PHASE IV

Frank Ashton
Kenneth E.Martz
William R. Wipprecht

 

PHASE V

Judy Miles

PHASE VII

Kenneth Hahn

PHASE XIII

Mayetta Behringer

FAT FSDO

Calendar Year 2000 Wings Awards (as of 10/11/00)

Name Phase Month
Mr. Jeff B. Chambers I October, 2000
Mr. Harry E. Downs XII October, 2000
Mr. Donald Jay Edwards VI October, 2000
Mr. Timothy J. McDonald V October, 2000
Mr. Lawrence Paquette X October, 2000
Mr. Kevin B. Perry II October, 2000
Mr. Randy A. Pitts XIII October, 2000
Mr. Richard L. Potter IX October, 2000
Mr. Randall B. Turman I October, 2000
Ms. Maxine Turner VIII October, 2000
Mr. William R. Whitla XI October, 2000
Mr. Dale D. Anderson II November, 2000
Mr. Franz Benna XI November, 2000
Mr. Roger H. Christy VIII November, 2000
Ms. Mary Judith Kane I November, 2000
Mr. Wayne H. Preston V November, 2000
Mr. Robert L. Simonian VI November, 2000
Mr. Doug Balmain IV December, 2000
Mr. Jack Bryan II December, 2000
Mr. Walter Monson I December, 2000

 

NorCal Aviation Safety Review is published monthly by the F.A.A. Western Pacific Safety Program. Comments, suggestions and news info are invited. NorCal 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.gov

 

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