Aviation Interest

Lockheed Martin Flight Service: Not the Flight Service Station you once knew
Notice Number: NOTC5815

General Aviation pilots are used to standard weather briefings that include extensive and comprehensive information about their route of flight and a whole lot more information that may or may not be pertinent to their flight. For years pilots have been asking for easy to understand weather and flight information specific to their needs with greater use of graphics and filtering. That is exactly what Lockheed Martin Flight Service is delivering online as a result of the feedback received from General Aviation pilots.

“FREE WEBINAR – iPad & ForeFlight Basics – A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started”
Topic: Flying with iPads/iPhones and ForeFlight in the cockpit
On Monday, January 19, 2015 at 18:00
Location:
ONLINE ONLY – WEBINAR
2801 E Spring St

Long Beach, CA 90806
Select Number:
WP0559704

“FREE WEBINAR – iPad & ForeFlight Basics – A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started”
Topic: Flying with iPads/iPhones and ForeFlight in the cockpit
On Monday, January 19, 2015 at 18:00
Location:
ONLINE ONLY – WEBINAR
2801 E Spring St

Long Beach, CA 90806
Select Number:
WP0559704

The January/February 2015 issue of FAA Safety Briefing looks at all things airspace and air traffic control. Articles highlight important “rules of the sky” and cover the exciting technology changes in our National Airspace System. The issue also profiles the hard–working men and women of ATC who keep us safely separated.

Feature articles in this issue include:
· “The NAS of the Future – Entering a New Era in Safety” (p 8),
· “Proceed with Caution – A Review of Special Use Airspace” (p 12),
· “Straight Talk: Featuring ATC – Air Traffic Controllers Mic’d Up (p. 20)

Happy New Year from the California Pilots Association. Wishing that 2015 provides blue skies and tailwinds for you in the coming year…….

“FREE WEBINAR – 10 Ways Your iPad Can Cause An Accident or FAA Violation”

Topic: Night Flying for Fun and Safety- Tips from a pro how to enjoy and be safer at night!
On Monday, December 29, 2014 at 18:30
Location:
ONLINE ONLY – WEBINAR
2801 E Spring St

Description:
This is a must-attend webinar for anyone who uses iPad, Android, and Handheld GPS. With the increase in popularity, a huge increase in FAA violations and pilot mistakes has happened as well. Come learn 10 simple steps to protect yourself and your pilot certificate.

(With Apologies To Major Henry Livingston, Jr.) ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and out on the ramp, Not an airplane was stirring, not even a Champ.The aircraft were fastened to tiedowns with care, In hopes that come morning, they all would be there.

The fuel trucks were nestled, all snug in their spots, With gusts from two-forty at 39 knots. I slumped at the fuel desk, now finally caught up, And settled down comfortably, resting my butt.

When the radio lit up with noise and with chatter, I turned up the scanner to see what was the matter. A voice clearly heard over static and snow, Called for clearance to land at the airport below.

Using Foreflight today I found the following “Seasonal” weather reports…. Watsonvile, CA.  – Santa Distant – Flying Reindeer in vicinity of APT Hollister, CA – Watch for Sleigh Wake Turbulance Monterey, Ca – Reindeer Games INVOF APT HAPPY HOLIDAYS to all…………….

Whether you want to admit it or not, winter is coming. While the season does offer opportunities for days of “severe clear” and improved engine performance, it’s also a time when icing encounters can wreak havoc for GA flyers. If you have any questions about GA anti-icing/deicing systems, be sure to check out page 21…

(Flying into the mountains this winter?) Cold temperature altitude corrections at “Cold Temperature Restricted Airports”
Notice Number: NOTC5758

Cold Temperature Restricted Airports have now been designated in the United States National Airspace System. The list of airports, the segment of the approach requiring the altitude correction and operating procedures may be found in the Notice to Airmen Publication (NTAP) http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/notices/ Part 4. Graphic Notices, Section 1. General. Cold Temperature Restricted Airports. The list will also be available as a PDF on the bottom of the FAA Digital Products, “Terminal Procedures Basic Search” page: http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/digital_products/dtpp/search/