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 NEWS MEDIA
INSURANCE LEGAL
EXPERT WITNESS
SPECIALIZING IN CHECK OUTS
CATALINA * BIG BEAR *MAMMOTH *KLAX
***********FLIGHT REVIEWS************
Richard Mend - AVIATION TECHNICAL CONSULTANT
FOR MOVIES, TELEVISION AND NEWS MEDIA
INSURANCE, LEGAL
FAASTeam Representative
TOGETHER, WE ARE CONTRIBUTING TO THE
ADVANCEMENT OF GENERAL AVIATION
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JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2026
mendaviation.com - (818) 636-1021
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January 31, 2026
Saturday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Free Event
Bring note pad and pencil
Topic: Cold Climate Land Survival
Speakers: Richard Mend - CFI-AIM-ATP FAASTeam Rep.
Location:
LA Flight Academy
7900 Balboa Boulevard
Unit G6
Van Nuys, CA 91406-1646
Contact: Richard Mend for RESERVATIONS
Seating is limited to 20 persons !
E-MAIL: mendaviation@sbcglobal.net
No fly in!
To CANCEL, PLEASE call (818) 636-1021 ASAP Thanks !!!
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February 7, 2026
Saturday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Free Event
Bring note pad and pencil
Topic: Propeller
Speakers: Richard Mend - CFI-AIM-ATP FAASTeam Rep.
Location:
LA Flight Academy
7900 Balboa Boulevard
Unit G6
Van Nuys, CA 91406-1646
Contact: Richard Mend for RESERVATIONS
Seating is limited to 20 persons !
E-MAIL: mendaviation@sbcglobal.net
No fly in!
To CANCEL, PLEASE call (818) 636-1021 ASAP Thanks !!!
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February 14, 2026
Saturday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Free Event
Bring note pad and pencil
Topic: Non Tower Airport
Speakers: Richard Mend - CFI-AIM-ATP FAASTeam Rep.
Location:
LA Flight Academy
7900 Balboa Boulevard
Unit G6
Van Nuys, CA 91406-1646
Contact: Richard Mend for RESERVATIONS
Seating is limited to 20 persons !
E-MAIL: mendaviation@sbcglobal.net
No fly in!
To CANCEL, PLEASE call (818) 636-1021 ASAP Thanks !!!
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February 18, 2026
Wednesday Evening, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Free Event
Bring note pad and pencil
Topic: Runway Incursion
Speakers: Richard Mend - CFI-AIM-ATP FAASTeam Rep.
Location:
PROTEUS Air Service
2501 Airport ave., Santa Monica CA 90405-6103
Contact: Richard Mend for RESERVATIONS
Seating is limited to 20 persons !
E-MAIL: mendaviation@sbcglobal.net
No fly in!
To CANCEL, PLEASE call (818) 636-1021 ASAP Thanks !!!
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February 21, 2026
Saturday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Free Event
Bring note pad and pencil
Topic: CRM
Speakers: Richard Mend - CFI-AIM-ATP FAASTeam Rep.
Location:
LA Flight Academy
7900 Balboa Boulevard
Unit G6
Van Nuys, CA 91406-1646
Contact: Richard Mend for RESERVATIONS
Seating is limited to 20 persons !
E-MAIL: mendaviation@sbcglobal.net
No fly in!
To CANCEL, PLEASE call (818) 636-1021 ASAP Thanks !!!
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February 28, 2026
Saturday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Free Event
Bring note pad and pencil
Topic: Towered Airport
Speakers: Richard Mend - CFI-AIM-ATP FAASTeam Rep.
Location:
LA Flight Academy
7900 Balboa Boulevard
Unit G6
Van Nuys, CA 91406-1646
Contact: Richard Mend for RESERVATIONS
Seating is limited to 20 persons !
E-MAIL: mendaviation@sbcglobal.net
No fly in!
To CANCEL, PLEASE call (818) 636-1021 ASAP Thanks !!!
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March 7, 2026
Saturday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Free Event
Bring note pad and pencil
Topic: VFR Flight Planning
Speakers: Richard Mend - CFI-AIM-ATP FAASTeam Rep.
Location:
LA Flight Academy
7900 Balboa Boulevard
Unit G6
Van Nuys, CA 91406-1646
Contact: Richard Mend for RESERVATIONS
Seating is limited to 20 persons !
E-MAIL: mendaviation@sbcglobal.net
No fly in!
To CANCEL, PLEASE call (818) 636-1021 ASAP Thanks !!!
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LET US KNOW OF YOUR INTEREST IN SUBJECTS
FOR FUTURE SEMINARS!
Mend Aviation Seminars March 2024
mendaviation.com - (818) 636-1021
Please note that last minute scheduling changes may occur
"Together, we are contributing to the advancement of General Aviation"
Flash! What every pilot, from beginner to advanced,
can do to contribute to the advancement of General Aviation
Attend an FAA seminar or on-line FAA course at least once a
month! They are Free!! What's stopping you??