Title:
Safety Night (KWHP) - Fuel Management
Topic:
Fuel Planning, Fuel Management, and Avoiding Fuel-Related Emergencies
Speaker(s):
Richard Mend - ATP SEL/MEL CFI-AI FAASTeam Representative
Brief Description:
Do you really have enough fuel, or do you simply have enough fuel to reach your destination? Fuel exhaustion and fuel starvation remain preventable causes of general aviation accidents. Good fuel management requires more than checking the gauges before departure—it requires planning, monitoring, and making timely decisions as conditions change.
This seminar examines practical fuel management techniques from preflight planning through landing. Topics include fuel requirements and reserves, fuel burn calculations, weather and wind considerations, fuel monitoring in flight, fuel gauge limitations, diversion decisions, fuel starvation versus fuel exhaustion, and the effects of changing conditions on available fuel. Real-world scenarios will demonstrate how seemingly small planning errors can develop into serious emergencies and how disciplined fuel management can prevent them.
Select Number:
WP01147339
Location of Seminar:
Civil Air Patrol Building
12653 Osborne Street
Pacoima, CA 91331
Directions to Venue:
Enter off of Osborne Street near San Fernando Road. 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,
43
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Why Attend:
Fuel-related emergencies are among the most preventable problems in aviation. Pilots can begin a flight with what appears to be an adequate fuel supply and still encounter trouble when weather, delays, unexpected headwinds, diversions, or inaccurate fuel assumptions change the plan. This seminar provides practical techniques for building realistic fuel margins and recognizing when it is time to stop trying to make the original plan work.
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). Comfortable clothing is recommended for this evening seminar.
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 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
In-Person Safety Promotion to GA Pilots and Flight Instructors
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