Title:
Fuel Management - Preventing Disaster
Topic:
Fuel Exhaustion and Fuel Starvation Accidents
Speaker(s):
Richard Mend, CFI-AIM-ATP, FAASTeam Rep
Brief Description:
Fuel Risk Management remains one of the most important responsibilities of every pilot and continues to be a contributing factor in many preventable aviation accidents. Even experienced pilots can encounter fuel exhaustion or fuel starvation situations when planning errors, distractions, or changing flight conditions are not properly managed.
This seminar will review ADM and Practical Methods for planning fuel requirements, monitoring fuel consumption during flight, and recognizing early warning signs of fuel-related issues. Participants will discuss common causes of fuel mismanagement, including improper fuel planning, inaccurate assumptions, and failure to verify fuel quantity.
Real-world examples will be presented to help pilots understand how fuel-related accidents develop and how proper planning and decision making can prevent them. A good opportunity to improve your fuel management skills and get your questions answered as well!
Select Number:
WP01142735
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 2 hours.
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Seating:
50
seats at the facility,
44
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASafety Team
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Please bring something to take notes with (pencil and paper recommended), Also consider bringing a light jacket, as the seminar is held inside an airplane hangar and it can sometimes be cool
Speaker Richard Mend ATP SEL/MEL CFI- AI - FAASTeam Rep - Longtime professional instructor in the LA Basin area with a vast amount of experience at almost every local airport. Mr. Mend has been conducting flight and ground training for all ratings over several decades. Besides his hands-on experience he also brings to the table his aircraft mechanical knowledge.
Reserve online here for reservations, and kindly remember to cancel if your plans should change (you can use the same page that you reserved with).
Sponsored by: Mend Aviation and LA Flight Academy
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
Additional Event Documents: