MAY 1998 ~ CENTRAL VALLEY AVIATION NEWS
A Publication of the Fresno Flight Standards District Office~(209) 487-5306

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 MOUNTAIN FLYING IN THE SIERRA'S AND SURVIVING IT!



Mr. Hart Drobish, Aviation Safety Counselor, CFI-IM of Courtney Aviation, Columbia,Ca. will be speaking this May 7th about his techniques and safety issues concerning his flights while over the Sierra's. His presentation is hard hitting and informative. One that all aviators need to hear time and time again. Most mountain airports in the state of California are paved and properly maintained. Popular mountain airports such as Columbia, Mariposa, Mammoth, Pine Mountain Lake and Kernville have improved facilities including an FBO with fuel services. However, other fields in the mountains are not often used, need special arrangements in order to acquire fuel and/or transportation to town.

 WILDERNESS AIRSTRIPS


Planning that fun-filled fishing trip up to Idaho's back country? Pilots flying into remote airstrips must remember that most of these locations have few, if any, support facilities. Resources such as aircraft maintenance, fuel, telephone, courtesy cars, lodging, food, rest rooms, and tie down chains will not be available. Most of these airstrips are unattended and receive little or no maintenance. It is highly recommended that pilots obtain the current runway condition from the airstrip owner or manager before using these airstrips.

 

 MOUNTAIN FLYING TIPS
(Source: State of Idaho's Airport Facility Directory)


Prior to flying into the back country, consider the following information on mountain flying.

GENERAL

LANDINGS

TAKEOFFS

 ATTENTION PILOTS OF AMATEUR-BUILT AIR CRAFT
It has been brought to our attention that some district pilots of home-builts have been desirous to show off their "fighter-pilot" skills after chowing down at one of our local airport restaurants. Be advised that taking off midfield at ANY airport is potentially hazardous to your health, not to mention your beautifully built airplane. Additionally, turning maneuvers after takeoff in excess to 60 deg's is considered aerobatic and subject to enforcement action. So be smart and fly smart (& safe).


May 1998 Aviation Safety Seminars...Module 4
Mountain Flying

(Video courtesy of AOPA & Jeppesen Sanderson1991)

Flying in the mountains presents its own unique challenges and rewards. Learn the necessary information and techniques on mountain flying and how to avoid the
associated hazards

 May 7
Columbia (O22) Columbia College Flying the Sierra's and Survival with Hart Drobish
May 14 Bakersfield(BFL) Mercury Flight Center
Module 4: Mountain Flying
 May 21 21Atwater(MER)
Bld 411 Old Castle AFB
Module 4:
Mountain Flying
May 28 
Fresno(FCH) Chandler Admin. Bld. Module 4:
Mountain Flying

 WINGS AWARDS

 Pilot  Wings Phase Awarded  Month, 1998
 Mr. Robert V. Falcon  XIII  September, 1997
Mr. Terry Popejoy  II  January, 1998
 Mr. Hugh Flanagan  VII  February,1998
 Mr. Darryl Grant  VIII  February,1998
 Mr. Charles Minkler  V  February,1998
 Mr. M. (Moe) Yomtob  VIII  February,1998



Seminars are FREE

All seminars begin at 7:00 p.m. ending at 9:00 p.m. All venues are Fly-In/Drive-In.
Restaurants at Porterville, Bakersfield, Fresno and Visalia. No reservations required.

Your attendance at this seminar fulfills one of the requirements of the pilot proficiency award program (Wings Program). Completion of the requirements of the Wings Program, as outlined in AC 61-91H, will qualify you to receive a Wings lapel pin, ("Wings pins supplied by AVEMCO Insurance Company"),and a wall certificate. Registration details available at the seminar. For updates, contact the Fresno FSDO or INTERNET: http://www.pilotage.com/events/or E-mail: JAMES.A.HENRY@FAA.DOT.GOV

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