Title:
Hangar Talk Saturdays (KVNY) Emergencies with a Cessna Citation
Topic:
Cessna Citation operations, emergency decision making, and professional turbine risk management
Speaker(s):
Stelios Rapis – CEO and Chief Pilot at Chrysler Aviation, Richard Mend CFI-AIM-ATP FAASTeam Representative
Brief Description:
What happens when high performance turbine flying meets real-world emergencies and pilot decision making? Join us for an in-depth look at Cessna Citation operations, emergency scenarios, and the thought process required to safely manage high-workload situations in turbine aircraft.
This seminar will explore PIC responsibility, FAR 61 and 91 operational compliance, crew resource management, weather hazards, IFR operational considerations, anti-icing, wake turbulence, wind shear, CFIT awareness, fuel management, aircraft systems knowledge, runway and crosswind limitations, alternate airport planning, ATC compliance, and emergency considerations unique to Citation operations.
Drawing from decades of worldwide FAR Part 135 turbine experience, attendees will gain insight into how professional jet crews prepare, think, and make decisions in demanding operational environments.
Select Number:
WP01144640
Location of Seminar:
LA Flight Academy
7900 Balboa Blvd
G6 Prop Park West
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Directions to Venue:
Easy access from Balboa Blvd. Plenty of free parking. Seminar length approximately 2 hours.
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Seating:
50
seats at the facility,
33
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Why Attend:
Although this seminar focuses on Cessna Citation operations, the safety concepts discussed—including risk management, checklist discipline, weather decision making, CRM, fuel planning, and emergency preparedness—offer valuable lessons for pilots at every experience level.
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:
Guest Speaker Stelios Rapis has been involved with aviation safety seminars since 1978 through the Van Nuys FSDO and has presented numerous seminars at Van Nuys Airport over the years. He is an active CFI-I and AMEL instructor for both airplanes and helicopters, an FAA certificated A&P mechanic, and holds 16 jet type ratings with worldwide turbine flying experience. Stelios has operated under FAR Part 135 for over 40 years and brings extensive real-world operational knowledge to Citation flying, turbine safety, and emergency decision making.
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 Advanced Knowledge Topic 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
In-Person Safety Promotion to GA Pilots and Flight Instructors
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