LONG BEACH FLYING
CLUB & FLIGHT ACADEMY
2631 E. Spring Street / Long Beach, CA 90806 / 562-290-0321
APRIL
2006 NEWSLETTER
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Teaching the world to fly!
With all the aircraft you need from the first hour to an
airline job and everything in between!
GOD BLESS AMERICA * WE FLY WITH CARE... Now, more than ever
Editor Candace A. Robinson
EDITORIAL - WHAT'S UP?
Have you seen our
alumnus board in the hallway at the club?
We’ve compiled the flying jobs from the accomplishments in the monthly
newsletters – make sure you check it out next time you’re in the neighborhood. Updated information greatly appreciated.
The deadline is quickly approaching for all
flight instructors to have their the TSA CFI security/TSA recurrent
training. Our class in March
was very well attended and all attendees are now good to go for another
year. Any CFIs that missed the class
but wish to freelance instruct in club aircraft must accomplish their recurrent
training before May 1, 2006. The
half-hour make-up class is $20; contact the club to schedule.
Rules and Regs
Change: Under “Requirements of Flight Instructors”
the portion in capital letters has been added:
Any pilot performing freelance flight instruction must be a club member,
hold a valid Certified Flight Instructor rating and third class medical,
receive an initial Club CFI Endorsement (annually thereafter) on a Currency Log Sheet, undergo initial CFI Security/TSA training (annual club-approved
recurrent training thereafter) and be checked out in each aircraft
requiring a checkout to be flown.
POLITICAL CORRECTION: Last
month we gave special mention to Axel Kollesberger for accomplishing his
Private Pilot License in just 27 days.
We blew it, though, by reporting that he was here from Germany. The following is the best rebuttal in the history
of the world:
Aloha Candy! My name is Axel Kollesberger and I joined
your nice club several weeks ago. I have to thank you for your very charming
monthly newsletter and also to mention my success with your school and your
great instructors. But there is one little thing I have to mention. Although every European citizen should feel
like an European first, there is also our nationality behind this big building
of the European Union. I know that the past centuries in old Europe were a
little confusing but definitely since 1945 - almost 60 years - Oesterreich or
Austria is a federative democracy in the center of Europe. Our capital is
Vienna with 2 million inhabitants and with a lot of famous sweets like
Mozartkugel, Mannerschnitten and Sachertorte & Apfelstrudel (Arnie's export
desert!). Also W.A. Mozart is one of ours (1756-1791), the Vienna singing boys
established at 1498 (still singing - hope not the same crew!), Johann Strauss
and many others. Oh yes indeed there is also one more, maybe more of importance
for you Californian residents...the "I'll be back man"...of course
"Arnold the Governator",... that was your decision, don't look like
this...! ;-) The famous Johann W. Goethe, one of our great neighbors ( I really
love Germans, also German instructors but most German girls...) said once about
exactly this topic: "Nothing is more different between Austria and Germany
than the common language!" I wish
you all a great day at the LBFC. Best regards also to Sue, Eric, Randy,
Jaessong Oh, Mike Ford, and of course my favorite instructors Richard G. &
Cody P., and of course to all others I met.
I am looking forward entering your school for some additional training
in the near future! Thank you Candy for
this cool school! Mahalo, Axel
QUIZ: TRUE OR FALSE? One of the objectives of a GPS lesson
covering preflight preparation is to facilitate student learning of the
background knowledge necessary to operate the GPS receiver in all phases of
flight.
If you answered
TRUE, you are correct. Learning the
background knowledge necessary to operate the GPS is one of the objectives of a
GPS lesson covering preflight preparation.
The second objective is to teach the interface between the GPS receiver
and other cockpit instruments. Prior to
learning about GPS preflight preparation, the following should be understood:
E. The functions of the various modes
of the GPS receiver
F. The GPS interface with other equipment
VFR USE OF
GPS
GPS navigation has
become a great asset to VFR pilots, providing increased navigation capability
and enhanced situational awareness. However, that while GPS offers many
benefits to a VFR pilot, a pilot must thoroughly learn to use the unit
available to him/her in order to ensure that (s)he does not try to exceed the
capabilities of his/her GPS receiver. VFR pilots may use any type of GPS
receiver, whether panel-mounted (with either an IFR or VFR installation) or
hand-held.
A VFR pilot should
never rely solely on one system of navigation. GPS navigation must be used with
other forms of navigation such as VORs, pilotage, and dead reckoning. Check the GPS’s Pilot’s Guide to see if the
unit has receiver autonomous integrity monitoring (RAIM) capability. Without RAIM capability, there will not be
any alert to deteriorating navigation capability, and an undetected navigation
error could occur. Check the currency
of the database regularly. If the database has expired, the database should be
updated as suggested by the manufacturer. If an update of an expired database
is not possible, it is prudent to disregard any moving map display of airspace
for critical navigation decisions (such as flying around a restricted area or
Class B airspace segment). Limits of
airspace areas and named waypoints may have been added, deleted, or modified
since the database was last updated.
Plan a flight carefully before taking off. If navigating to user-defined waypoints
entered using latitude- longitude coordinates, enter the waypoints into the GPS
database before flight, not during the flight. The flight path should also be
verified on a current sectional chart or terminal area chart to ensure that it
follows the desired route. Minimize
head-down time (working the GPS) and always maintain a sharp lookout for
traffic, terrain, and obstacles. One
way to minimize head-down time is to become very familiar with the GPS
receiver’s operation.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Helen Ruth CRANZ, Master CFI Renewed
The National
Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) takes pride in announcing a
significant aviation accomplishment on the part of Helen Cranz, the Long
Beach Flying Club chief flight instructor and a resident of Midway, CA.
Recently, Helen's designation as a Master CFI (Certificated Flight Instructor)
was renewed by NAFI, her professional aviation education association. NAFI is
dedicated to providing support and recognition for America's aviation educators
while helping them raise and maintain their level of professionalism. It
is also committed to providing a safe and effective learning environment for
student pilots. The Association was founded in 1967 and affiliated with
EAA in 1995.
Helen is the Long
Beach Flying Club and Flight Academy chief flight instructor, a Part 141 school
at Long Beach Airport (LGB). She is
also active in Orange County chapter of the 99s and teaches aircraft dispatcher
classes in the Long Beach area.
To help put this
achievement in its proper perspective, there are approximately 87,000 CFIs in
the United States. Fewer than 500 of them have achieved that distinction
thus far. The last eleven national Flight Instructors of the Year were
Master CFIs while Helen is one of only 38 California aviation
educators who has earned this prestigious "Master" title.
The Master
Instructor designation is a national accreditation recognized by the FAA that
is earned by candidates through a rigorous process of continuing education and
peer review. Much like a flight instructor's certificate, it must be
renewed biennially. This process parallels the continuing education
regimen used by
other professionals to enhance their knowledge base while increasing their
professionalism. Simply put, the Master Instructor designation is a means
by which to identify those outstanding aviation educators, those "Teachers
of Flight," who have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to excellence,
professional growth, and service to the aviation community.
Earning this
designation is tantamount to having the words "summa cum laude"
emblazoned on an instructor's certificate. These Masters truly represent
the crème de la crème of our industry! To publicly recognize these
individuals and their noteworthy accomplishments, NAFI will be hosting its
"Meet the Masters" breakfasts, to which Helen will be invited,
during EAA's AirVenture in Oshkosh and Sun 'n Fun in Lakeland.
Questions regarding the Master Instructor program may be directed to 303-485-8136 or Info@NAFIMasters.org or visit NAFI's website at www.NAFInet.org.
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ANDREW COZENS |
SOLO |
C172 |
CFI HARRY LEICHER |
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GRAEME KIMMEL |
SOLO |
C172 |
CFI JACK BASHFORD |
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TONY ANDREWS |
SOLO |
C172SP |
CFI PAUL RAYMOND |
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ERIC ALFORD |
SOLO |
C152 |
CFI CODY PIERCE |
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SUNMI LEE |
PRIVATE |
WARRIOR |
CFI JAESEONG OH |
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MIKE ANDERSON |
PRIVATE |
C152 |
CFI MATT SILVER |
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CHRIS HOPKINS |
INSTRUMENT |
C172 |
CFI HARRY LEICHER |
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YASUNARI OYAMA |
COMM |
ARROW |
CFI JAESEONG
OH/MIKE SEYMOUR |
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JAN KOLTAI |
APT |
C172 |
CFI JAESEONG OH |
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TIM FRIEDLANDER |
APT |
WARRIOR |
CFI JAESEONG OH |
CongratS to RICHARD GARNETT, top Club CFI for March,
logging the most hours of dual given in club aircraft! Runner-ups
were PAUL RAYMOND and Harry Leicher!
TOP
GUN AWARD goes to John Townsend logging the most flight
hours in club aircraft in March.
Runners-up were (tied) Rock Thomas and Kurt Nelson!
CLUB alumnus updateS!
Thanks
for the newsletters, please keep them coming.
I am currently working in Xiamen, China (Fujian province 700 clicks
north of Hong Kong) on a 747 freighter conversion program and it is nice to
hear about things from home. No flying
available here in Mainland China. The
Chinese government tightly regulates all airspace. Besides that, I have been here about a year and I've yet to see
any small private aircraft at all. I
did however, get a ride in a powered hang glider off of a beachside runway.
Regards, Robert [Tagle].
EMAILED:
Hi Candy~ Just wanted to say hello to everyone. Thanks so much for posting my
baby's picture!!! Take Care. Carolina
(club student 1997-2002)
CONGRATULATIONS: to the Jeff Muhle family on the March 14th
birth of their son Tanner Jackson Muhle!
GPSMAP 296 AVAILABLE! Our Garmin GPS features a 256-color screen,
Jeppesen aviation database and auto routing. The GPS plugs into a cigarette
lighter socket but is also battery operated.
In the aviation mode, the GPSMAP 296 has 5 features: the map page,
terrain page, panel page, the active route and position data. The GPS can also be operated without being
in the aircraft. Ground time with the
GPS is free; rental is $16.95 per hobbs hour flown when using it in the
aircraft (not based on clock time).
notam: Flight Training Financing Option Now Available
Check out http://www.pilotfinancing.com/
or pick up a Pilot Financing application at the club. Interest rates are currently 13.95%.
REMINDER:
The club is now a DSL “Hot Spot” for internet users. Call for details! Surf’s up!
New
loaner CD: AOPA’s
“Weather Wise, Practical Tips and Tactical Tricks” is now available for check
out.
NOTAM: Club pilots wishing to write safety articles
for our monthly newsletters would be greatly appreciated! Many thanks to HELEN
CRANZ for the help with this newsletter!
EMAIL: If you would like to receive this newsletter
or the LBAA newsletter via e-mail, send your address to club@lbflying.com.
NOTAM: LONG BEACH AIRPORT
ASSOCIATION NEEDS YOU! LBAA applications
are available at the club. We need your
support -- all LBAA membership fees go to printing costs of the quarterly
newsletter and protecting General Aviation rights at Long Beach Airport. Long Beach Airport Association dues
donations are TAX DEDUCTIBLE so sign up today!!!
April 16: Easter Antique Aircraft/Classic Car Display takes place at
Brackett Field (POC) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fly-ins welcome. Contact:
626/576-8692.
April 12: "Got Turbo?" Topic: Are you thinking of moving up to a
turbocharged aircraft? Do you rent or own an aircraft that has a turbocharger
in it? Costa Mesa Community Center at 7:00 PM, 1845 Park Avenue, Costa Mesa.
April 21-23:
12th Annual “Wings Over Gillespie
Airshow” featuring a tribute to “The Wings of the Silver Screen – the
Planes, Props and People of the Great Aviation Films and TV.” The hours are 8
am to 5 pm and admission is $12. For more information 888-215-7000 or www.wingsovergillespie.org.
April
26: The Long Beach Flying Club and the Long Beach
Airport Association General Membership
Meeting will be held at the AirFlite facility on Taxiway Bravo at the
end of Wardlow Road. A buffet will be served beginning at 6:30 PM with the
program beginning at 7:00 PM. Everybody is welcome to attend ‑‑ we
hope to see you there ‑‑ sandwiches, fruit and dessert will be
served! This meeting will count toward CFI credit for April.
May 31: Long Beach Flying Club CFI meeting from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at
LBFC.
June 2-3: Merced West Coast Antique Fly-In. Contact: (209) 384-2791.
June 24-25: Ramona Airshow and Fly-In, Ramona
Airport “Props and Rods III”. Contact 760-789-0959 or www.ramonaairshow.com.
July
24-30: EAA Airventure
2006, Oshkosh, Wisc. Contact: 800-564-6322 or www.eaa.org.
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NEW
& REJOINED CLUB PILOTS |
BIRTHDAYS |
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Arnet
Andrada Andrew
Bernardo Slobodan
Draskovic MICHAEL ELLIOT Erich
Fitscher Jeremy
Follweiler DAN HERSHFIELD ALEXANDER HILGARTH CHRISTOPHER KILKUS WAYNE LAMBERT GEOVANNI LOPEZ RUSSEL MAC DONALD TRAVIS MACIEL DAVID MARTIN SETH MEJIAS JASON OCHOA MICHAEL ODELL MARK PRECHEL Randy
Reason ROYATA SUZURI JOHN TOWNSEND QIAO XIANG |
MICHAEL ANDERSON WILLIAM ARMET MARK CHRYSS JAE CHANG PAUL CLAEYSSENS PATRICK CLEVER GILLES CONTI MARK CRAWFORD JIM CURTIS THOMAS DAVIDSON DWIGHT DENNIS DANON FREAR MICHAEL GARLAND RICHARD GARNETT PAUL HERMAN STEVE HOLTER CHRIS HOPKINS TERRY JOHNSON JOON-TAE KIM EMI KENNEDY ALEX KOTHE LARRY LARKIN STEPHEN LEE ADAM LEVIN KEVIN MENDONCA ROBERT PARKER CARLOS ROSSIL STEVE SCHUETTE JACKSON SHAW FEDERICO
SILVESTRI IOAN SIMIONESCU SUTHIWAT SUPINA CLAUDIA
UGAZ-GATES THOMAS WATSON LANCE WEBB DAVID WIESE MATTHEW WONG |
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