Are you a teenager interested in aviation but not sure where to begin? Are you looking to share your passion with aviation with other like minded young people? The Flight Center invites all high school students to attend this workshop to learn about aviation. This event provides you the opportunity to discover the steps of
Like many flying clubs, some members of San Carlos Flight Center have purchased a plane and added it to the Club's fleet. The decision may be tied to a number of factors: pride of ownership, a desire to get more involved in aviation, to learn even more about aircraft maintenance and upkeep, and for
As pilots, we must know how to accurately plan for a cross-country flight. Join us for this in-person workshop at San Carlos Flight Center for a hands-on and scenario based learning experience. Senior CFI Herb Patten will show attendees the important elements of successful cross-country flight planning and walk you through your planning of a
Learn how you react to lack of oxygen by experiencing the FAA Portable Reduced Oxygen Training Enclosure (PROTE). The PROTE is a traveling altitude chamber capable of producing hypoxic environments at ground level by reducing oxygen in the environment for the purpose of training aviation professionals. One of the common symptoms experienced in a hypoxic
Learn how you react to lack of oxygen by experiencing the FAA Portable Reduced Oxygen Training Enclosure (PROTE). The PROTE is a traveling altitude chamber capable of producing hypoxic environments at ground level by reducing oxygen in the environment for the purpose of training aviation professionals. One of the common symptoms experienced in a hypoxic
Learn how you react to lack of oxygen by experiencing the FAA Portable Reduced Oxygen Training Enclosure (PROTE). The PROTE is a traveling altitude chamber capable of producing hypoxic environments at ground level by reducing oxygen in the environment for the purpose of training aviation professionals. One of the common symptoms experienced in a hypoxic
Learn how you react to lack of oxygen by experiencing the FAA Portable Reduced Oxygen Training Enclosure (PROTE). The PROTE is a traveling altitude chamber capable of producing hypoxic environments at ground level by reducing oxygen in the environment for the purpose of training aviation professionals. One of the common symptoms experienced in a hypoxic
SCFC is hosting EAA Chapter 20 for their Young Eagles event, with volunteer pilots offering flights for young people aged 8-17. Learn more about Young Eagles from the EAA’s website.
Four months after receiving his private pilot’s certificate, San Carlos Flight Center member Bob Turcott embarked on a multi-week, coast-to-coast trip. With an orientation toward other low-hour pilots, Bob will give a report on his adventure and cover topics such as reasons to consider making such a trip, suggestions for developing the necessary proficiency, useful
