Title:
Safety Night (KWHP) - IFR Emergencies
Topic:
Emergency Procedures and Aeronautical Decision Making During Instrument Flight
Speaker(s):
Richard Mend - ATP SEL/MEL CFI-AI FAASTeam Representative
Brief Description:
When everything outside the windshield disappears, how prepared are you to handle the unexpected? Instrument flying demands discipline, preparation, and sound judgment—especially when abnormal situations arise. This seminar examines the challenges pilots face when emergencies occur in instrument meteorological conditions and the techniques that can improve the likelihood of a successful outcome.
Topics include equipment failures, vacuum and electrical system malfunctions, communication failures, partial-panel operations, unusual attitudes, weather-related emergencies, missed approaches, lost procedures, fuel considerations, and aeronautical decision making. Through practical scenarios and real-world examples, attendees will explore strategies for maintaining aircraft control, managing workload, and making timely decisions when operating under IFR.
Select Number:
WP01146209
Location of Seminar:
Civil Air Patrol Building
12653 Osborne Street
Pacoima, CA 91331
Directions to Venue:
The seminar will be held at the Civil Air Patrol Building located on the Whiteman Airport (KWHP). Free parking is available adjacent to the building. Seminar length approximately 2 hours.
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Seating:
50
seats at the facility,
47
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Why Attend:
IFR emergencies often involve managing multiple problems simultaneously while operating in a high-workload environment. This seminar provides practical techniques to improve preparedness, cockpit resource management, and decision making before an abnormal situation ever develops.
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).
About the Speaker:
Richard Mend ATP SEL/MEL CFI-AI - FAASTeam Representative - Longtime professional instructor in the Los Angeles Basin with extensive experience operating from nearly every local airport. Mr. Mend has instructed pilots pursuing virtually every certificate and rating and brings decades of operational and mechanical experience to his presentations.
Program Support:
Kris Hughes CFI CFII AGI IGI - FAASTeam Representative - Supporting seminar coordination, FAA WINGS participation, and pilot proficiency initiatives.
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 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
In-Person Safety Promotion to GA Pilots and Flight Instructors
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