About Us
Mend Aviation is a flight school
located at Van Nuys Airport
For decades, Mend Aviation has prepared
student and professional pilots
with superior flight and ground school instruction
From the fundamentals to advanced flying
techniques, Mend Aviation has provided students
with a foundation of state-of-the art techniques
and updated procedures
RICHARD MEND
FLIGHT & GROUND INSTRUCTOR
ALL RATINGS ATP
************ FAASTeam Representative ************
AVIATION TECHNICAL CONSULTANT FOR
MOVIES TELEVISION AND NEWS MEDIA
EXPERT WITNESS
SPECIALIZING IN CHECK OUTS
CATALINA * BIG BEAR *MAMMOTH *KLAX
***********FLIGHT REVIEWS************
**** GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ! ****
FREE SEMINARS
Mend Aviation Seminars February 2020
Richard Mend - AVIATION TECHNICAL CONSULTANT
FOR MOVIES, TELEVISION AND NEWS MEDIA
FAASTeam Representative
CO-SPONSORED BY: BURBANK AVIATION MUSEUM
Located within the portal of the Folded Wings Shrine
CO-SPONSORED BY: Ron Berinstein CFI-AI AGI AEROBATIC WINGS MASTER PILOT - FAAST TEAM REP.
CO-SPONSORED BY: Charlie Ducat, President Ch 40 EAA KWHP
WE ARE CONTRIBUTING TO THE ADVANCEMENT
OF GENERAL AVIATION
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FEBRUARY 2020
mendaviation.com - (818) 636-1021
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February 1, 2020 Saturday Morning 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Free Event Bring note pad and pen
Topic: Improve Your Walkaround Pre-Flight Inspection
Discussion of what to check and how and why to check it, and more!
Speaker: Richard Mend, CFI-AIM-ATP FAASTeam Rep.
Location: Schuler & Brown, Attorneys at Law
Airport Center Building
7100 Hayvenhurst Avenue
Basement Conference Room
Van Nuys, California 91406-3874
Contact: Richard Mend for RESERVATIONS at least 3 days before event (818) 994-9770
Seating is limited to 15 persons !
E-MAIL: mendaviation@sbcglobal.net
Fly In Ok !!!!
To CANCEL, PLEASE call (818) 636-1021 ASAP Thanks !!!
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February 2, 2020 Sunday Morning 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Free Event Bring note pad and pen
Topic: Airworthiness
Powerpoint and discussion of AD compliance, 14CFR Part 43, A/C log books, required inspections,
and more!
Speaker: Ron Berinstein, CFI-AI AGI AEROBATIC-WINGS MASTER PILOT - FAASTeam Rep.
Location: Conference Room, 2nd floor Vista Bldg . 10000 Airpark Way , Pacoima, CA 91331-7393 KWHP
(north side of airport)
Contact: Richard Mend for RESERVATIONS at least 3 days before event (818) 994-9770
Seating is limited to 15 persons !
E-MAIL: mendaviation@sbcglobal.net
Fly In Ok !!!!
To CANCEL, PLEASE call (818) 636-1021 ASAP Thanks !!!
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February 3, 2020 Monday Evening 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Free Event Bring note pad and pen
Topic: High Performance Singles
Video and discussion of the concerns of operating engines over 200 HP, proper Cowl flap
operation, precautions, and more!
Speaker: Richard Mend, CFI-AIM-ATP FAASTeam Rep.
Location: Aviation Center, North Valley Occupational Center, NVOC
Classroom B
16550 Saticoy St (corner of Hayvenhurst Ave. and Saticoy St.) on KVNY
Van Nuys, CA 91406-0265
Contact: Richard Mend for RESERVATIONS at least 3 days before event (818) 994-9770
Seating is limited to 15 persons !
E-MAIL: mendaviation@sbcglobal.net
No fly in!
To CANCEL, PLEASE call (818) 636-1021 ASAP Thanks !!!
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February 8, 2020 Saturday Morning 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Free Event Bring note pad and pen
Topic: Operating at KVNY
Discussion of airport procedures, do's and don'ts, probem areas, and more!
Speaker: Richard Mend, CFI-AIM-ATP FAASTeam Rep.
Location: Schuler & Brown, Attorneys at Law
Airport Center Building
7100 Hayvenhurst Avenue
Basement Conference Room
Van Nuys, California 91406-3874
Contact: Richard Mend for RESERVATIONS at least 3 days before event (818) 994-9770
Seating is limited to 15 persons !
E-MAIL: mendaviation@sbcglobal.net
Fly In Ok !!!!
To CANCEL, PLEASE call (818) 636-1021 ASAP Thanks !!!
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February 9, 2020 Sunday Morning 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Free Event Bring note pad and pen
Topic: Multi-Engine Airplanes
Video and discussion of multi-engine characteristics, techniques, counter rotating
engines, Vmc, and more!
Instructors, don't miss this seminar.
Speaker: Richard Mend, CFI-AIM-ATP FAASTeam Rep.
Location: Conference Room, 2nd floor Vista Bldg . 10000 Airpark Way , Pacoima, CA 91331-7393 KWHP
(north side of airport)
Contact: Richard Mend for RESERVATIONS at least 3 days before event (818) 994-9770
Seating is limited to 15 persons !
E-MAIL: mendaviation@sbcglobal.net
Fly In Ok !!!!
To CANCEL, PLEASE call (818) 636-1021 ASAP Thanks !!!
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February 10, 2020 Monday Evening 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Free Event Bring note pad and pen
Topic: Returning to the Left Seat
Powerpoint and discussion of after years of non-flying, getting back into it
Speaker: Ron Berinstein, CFI-AI AGI AEROBATIC-WINGS MASTER PILOT - FAASTeam Rep.
Location: Conference Room, 2nd floor Vista Bldg . 10000 Airpark Way , Pacoima, CA 91331-7393 KWHP
(north side of airport)
Contact: Richard Mend for RESERVATIONS at least 3 days before event (818) 994-9770
Seating is limited to 15 persons !
E-MAIL: mendaviation@sbcglobal.net
Fly In Ok !!!!
To CANCEL, PLEASE call (818) 636-1021 ASAP Thanks !!!
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February 11, 2020 Tuesday Evening 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Free Event Bring note pad and pen
Topic: To Be Announced
Speaker: Ron Berinstein, CFI-AI AGI AEROBATIC-WINGS MASTER PILOT - FAASTeam Rep.
Location: Proteus Air Services KSMO
2501 Airport Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90405-6103
Contact: Richard Mend for RESERVATIONS at least 3 days before event (818) 994-9770
Seating is limited to 15 persons !
E-MAIL: mendaviation@sbcglobal.net
Fly In Ok !!!!
To CANCEL, PLEASE call (818) 636-1021 ASAP Thanks !!!
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February 22, 2020 Saturday Morning 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Free Event Bring note pad and pen
Topic: Emergency Procedures for the Cessna Citation
Discussion of defining emergency procedures
Speaker: Stelios Rapis, Chief Pilot and owner of Chrysler Aviation
Location: Schuler & Brown, Attorneys at Law
Airport Center Building
7100 Hayvenhurst Avenue
Basement Conference Room
Van Nuys, California 91406-3874
Contact: Richard Mend for RESERVATIONS at least 3 days before event (818) 994-9770
Seating is limited to 15 persons !
E-MAIL: mendaviation@sbcglobal.net
Fly In Ok !!!!
To CANCEL, PLEASE call (818) 636-1021 ASAP Thanks !!!
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February 23, 2020 Sunday Morning 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Free Event Bring note pad and pen
Topic: Hangar Talk
Moderator: Ron Berinstein, CFI-AI AGI AEROBATIC-WINGS MASTER PILOT - FAASTeam Rep.
Location: Conference Room, 2nd floor Vista Bldg . 10000 Airpark Way , Pacoima, CA 91331-7393 KWHP
(north side of airport)
Contact: Richard Mend for RESERVATIONS at least 3 days before event (818) 994-9770
Seating is limited to 15 persons !
E-MAIL: mendaviation@sbcglobal.net
Fly In Ok !!!!
To CANCEL, PLEASE call (818) 636-1021 ASAP Thanks !!!
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February 24, 2020 Monday Evening 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Free Event Bring note pad and pen
Topic: Airspace
Powerpoint and discussion of misunderstanding certain aspects of airspace.
Speaker: Ron Berinstein, CFI-AI AGI AEROBATIC-WINGS MASTER PILOT - FAASTeam Rep.
Location: Conference Room, 2nd floor Vista Bldg . 10000 Airpark Way , Pacoima, CA 91331-7393 KWHP
(north side of airport)
Contact: Richard Mend for RESERVATIONS at least 3 days before event (818) 994-9770
Seating is limited to 15 persons !
E-MAIL: mendaviation@sbcglobal.net
Fly In Ok !!!!
To CANCEL, PLEASE call (818) 636-1021 ASAP Thanks !!!
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February 26, 2020 Wednesday evening 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM FREE EVENT Bring note pad and pen
Topic: ADS-B
Powerpoint and discussion of ADS-B and how it will affect general aviation, the
pro's and con's, how it works, and more!
Speaker: Ron Berinstein, CFI-AI AGI AEROBATIC-WINGS MASTER PILOT - FAASTeam Rep.
Location: Santa Monica College Bundy Campus KSMO
3171 S. Bundy Dr. West Los Angeles, CA 90066-1016
Big, green glass, 4 story building, first driveway past Airport Ave. (College Dr.) traffic light
First floor room 123
Contact: Richard Mend for FREE RESERVATIONS at least 3 days before event (818) 636-1021
E-Mail: mendaviation@sbcglobal.net
No Fly In!
To CANCEL, PLEASE call (818) 636-1021 ASAP Thanks !
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February 29, 2019 Saturday 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Free Event Bring note pad and pen
Topic: What Every Pilot and Passenger should know about Aircraft Fires
Video and discussion of how to deal with inflight smoke and fires.
Speaker: Richard Mend, CFI-AIM-ATP FAASTeam Rep.
Location: Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Contact: Richard Mend for RESERVATIONS at least 3 days before event (818) 994-9770
Seating is limited to 15 persons !
E-MAIL: mendaviation@sbcglobal.net
No fly in!
To CANCEL, PLEASE call (818) 636-1021 ASAP Thanks !!!
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Control Tower Tours FREE EVENT!
are being conducted at KVNY - KWHP - KBUR, and KSMO
call Richard Mend (818) 636-1021 for reservations!
Discussion regarding accessing the many services of ATCT, including a walking tour.
This is an opportunity for pilots of all levels to increase their understanding of the services of the ATCT
Ample time will be provided for discussion and questions.
Speakers: ATCT personnel
Contact: Richard Mend for reservations (818) 636-1021
E-mail: mendaviation@sbcglobal.net
LIMITED TO 5 PEOPLE
due to FAA security regulations
Advance Reservations and a Photo I.D. required and you MUST be a U.S. CITIZEN
FREE EVENT!
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LET US KNOW OF YOUR INTEREST IN SUBJECTS
FOR FUTURE SEMINARS!
Mend Aviation Seminars February 2020
mendaviation.com - (818) 636-1021
Please note that last minute scheduling changes may occur
"We are contributing to the advancement of General Aviation"
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Attend an FAA seminar or on-line FAA course at least once a
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