Title:
Hangar Talk Saturdays (KVNY) - The Dirty Dozen - Human Factors in Aviation
Topic:
12 Most Common Mistakes Made by Pilots, Mechanics, and Controllers - Recognizing and Breaking the Error Chain
Speaker(s):
Richard Mend, CFI-AIM-ATP, FAASTeam Representative
Brief Description:
Could complacency, distraction, fatigue, or pressure be quietly affecting your decision making in the cockpit? The “Dirty Dozen” represents the twelve most common human factor conditions that contribute to aviation mistakes made by pilots, mechanics, and air traffic controllers.
Participants will review how issues such as complacency, fatigue, distraction, lack of communication, pressure, and poor teamwork can lead to breakdowns in safety and decision making. Real-world examples and aviation scenarios will be discussed to help attendees recognize how these factors develop and how they can be mitigated before they result in an accident or incident.
Select Number:
WP01144518
Location of Seminar:
LA Flight Academy
7900 Balboa Blvd
G6 Prop Park West
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Directions to Venue:
There is easy access from Balboa Blvd with plenty of free parking. Seminar length is 2 hours.
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Seating:
50
seats at the facility,
35
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Why Attend:
Understanding the “Dirty Dozen” can help pilots recognize how small human factor issues—such as distraction, complacency, fatigue, pressure, and poor communication—can quietly develop into serious safety risks. This seminar offers practical insight into identifying and interrupting error chains before they lead to incidents or accidents.
Space is Limited - Advance Registration Encouraged
Pre-registration helps ensure seating availability and supports timely FAA WINGS credit processing. Questions regarding the seminar may be directed to Richard Mend at 818-636-1021 or mendaviation@sbcglobal.net.
What to Bring:
Please bring something to take notes with (pencil and paper recommended). A light jacket is also recommended, as the seminar is held inside an airplane hangar and temperatures can occasionally be cool.
About the Speaker:
Richard Mend ATP SEL/MEL CFI-AI - FAASTeam Representative - Longtime professional instructor in the LA Basin area with extensive experience at nearly every local airport. Mr. Mend has conducted flight and ground training for all ratings over several decades and also brings valuable aircraft mechanical knowledge to his instruction.
Program Support:
Kris Hughes CFI, CFII - FAASTeam Representative - Supporting seminar coordination, FAA WINGS participation, and pilot proficiency initiatives for the Hangar Talk Saturdays (KVNY) series.
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 1
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
In-Person Safety Promotion to GA Pilots and Flight Instructors
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