FOG Lunch: Paso Robles
2025-04-18 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Carlos Flight Center
Join FOG and head down with us to Paso Robles (PRB) for lunch at Joe’s One-Niner Diner!
Located just northeast of San Luis Obispo, the 135 NM flight makes Paso Robles a great cross country destination. Once there, Joe’s One-Niner Diner serves a wide variety of breakfast options and a great selection of sandwiches. They are even known for having the best breakfast in town! After lunch, you can explore the town or taxi to the other side of the field and visit the nearby Estrella Warbird Museum.
When you land in PRB, taxi over to the terminal where you will find Joe’s One-Niner Diner. Plan to arrive at the restaurant by 12 noon. If you are interested, please don’t forget to RSVP! We will see you there!

Full Moon Flyers: Nut Tree - Fenton's
2025-05-12 19:00 - 22:00
This month join FOG up in Vacaville for our monthly Full Moon Flyers Dinner at Vacaville (VCB). At just over 50 NM, Nut Tree Airport makes for an easy cross country destination. This is a great opportunity for students or pilots looking to gain valuable night experience. The airport is lit as night and you can follow the well lit I-80 back towards Oakland for an easy flight back!
Once we land in Nut Tree, we will be dining at Fenton’s Restaurant and Creamery. Known for their ice cream, Fenton’s also offers a wide variety of sandwiches, burgers, and salads at reasonable prices. Don’t forget the ice cream!
The restaurant is a 5-10 minute walk away. Just park in transient and meet us at Fenton’s by 7PM. Make sure you RSVP so we have an accurate headcount! We’ll see you there on Monday, May 12.

FOG Catalina
2025-05-30 | San Carlos Flight Center, Select a Country:
Join the Fly Out Group for a trip to Catalina (AVX)! Situated offshore of Los Angeles, this airport is known for its unique, carrier-style approach, and remoteness. You can access it by flying to the Long Beach area (Long Beach and Torrance airports are good options) to get fuel, and then make the hop over the channel to the island. The airport does not have fuel, so please plan accordingly.
Upon landing, take in the beauty of this natural place. You’re on the top of the island, so you will have a pretty good breeze and views from the surrounding areas. We will plan to meet up for lunch at noon at theDC-3 Gifts and Grill which is located adjacent to the ramp. After lunch, you can check out the numerous hiking trails or plan to overnight in the town of Avalon. Shuttles are available to take you to down the hill to Avalon and can be booked online
May is not as hot as the summer months, but the weather should be not as cloudy as the winter months.
Keep in mind that the airport does have a $35 landing fee and a $20 overnight parking fee. . The airport also is closed to GA traffic at night, so keep that in mind when you are planning on leaving. The airport also has some interesting hazards and considerations, so please make sure you read up on them before leaving or attend the safety seminar.

2-Day Mountain Flying Training Trip
2025-06-07 - 2025-06-08 | San Carlos Flight Center, Select a Country:
This two-day training trip is designed to help California pilots gain experience with popular routes and airports in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. While the primary goal is education, many participants use the flight time to work toward high-performance endorsements, C182 checkouts, mountain checkouts, or G1000 avionics checkouts.
Trip Highlights
– Learn to fly safely over mountainous terrain
– Learn about high-elevation airport operations
– Experience some of California’s highest and trickiest airports safely
– See the beauty of the Sierras and stay overnight in Reno

There is a $300 per person deposit to ensure interest. This deposit will be applied towards aircraft and instructor time. All pilots will be paired with an SCFC CFI in an SCFC Aircraft. Deposit is refundable if you withdraw from the trip with less than 4 days notice.
Suggested Hotels at Reno:
Whitney Peak Hotel Reno, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Courtyard Reno Downtown/Riverfront
Aircraft rental and instructor time will be billed upon completion of the trip. The above is simply a breakdown of expected costs.

Contact the SCFC Front Desk at (650) 946-1700 to sign up for the trip.

Full Moon Flyers and Upwind Dinner
2025-07-11 18:30 - 22:00 | San Carlos Flight Center
FOG’s biggest event of the year is back!
On the evening of Friday July 11, join us at the Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to continue our yearly tradition of celebrating the Upwind Class of 2025 with a fly-out dinner event. We invite all pilots to showcase the fantastic General Aviation community to high-school students and their families. Please park around 6:30 PM at the Sonoma Jet Center FBO. If confused of its location, ask for progressive taxi or look for San Carlos Flight Center aircraft parked on the ramp. Exit through the pedestrian gate and plan to meet up no later than 7:00 PM at Sonoma Flying Ace restaurant inside the passenger terminal. Afterward, enjoy the twilight flight home. The restaurant has asked for each table to pay as a group instead of individual checks, please plan accordingly.
Upwind students will fly with their instructors, but FOG pilots who are able to will often allow the students’ families to ride along in their aircraft. This is a great way to introduce the families to the aviation community and the incredible people behind it.
This is FOG’s most popular event. Last year, we set the record for the largest FOG event ever. Can we top it this time?
Due to the popularity of this event and the coordination of rides, please make sure to RSVP and book your plane early! Also, when you register, please let us know where you are departing from and if you are able to accept passengers. For those that are willing to take parents and family members, FOG and Upwind will be in contact with you to coordinate the logistics.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Pacific Northwest Adventure: Puget Sound & Canada
2025-07-17 - 2025-07-20
Join FlyOutGroup on an incredible cross-border adventure to the Pacific Northwest! This is your chance to experience mountain flying, island-hopping, and international operations all in one trip.
The trip begins on Thursday, July 17, when we set off from San Carlos en route to Seattle’s downtown Boeing Field (BFI) airport. On the flight up, you’ll experience mountain flying as you cross the Siskiyou Range, overflying the beautiful Trinity Alps and navigating around Mt. Shasta. On arrival into Seattle, you’ll learn to navigate the complex Seattle airspace, which is shared by a major international airport, busy Class Delta airports, and multiple military bases. We’ll spend the afternoon enjoying the summer weather in downtown Seattle.
The following morning, we’ll depart for the San Juan Islands, landing at beautiful airports like Friday Harbor (FHR), Orcas Island (ORS), and Lopez Island (S31). Pilots will gain experience flying over water and learning to mitigate the risks of a water landing. After lunch, grab your passport for a quick flight across the United States/Canada border, where we’ll land at one of the busiest airports in Canada – Vancouver International Airport (CYVR)! Clear customs, and the evening is yours.
Saturday brings experience flying around British Columbia, where you have the chance to fly through the stunning Coast Mountains north of Vancouver, or venture up the fjords surrounding Victoria Island. In the afternoon, we’ll return to the US, where you’ll clear customs before setting off to Portland for the night (PDX). Don’t miss the chance to circle the 14000’ Mt. Rainier on the way south!
The final day of the trip allows you to depart at your leisure. You can visit the Evergreen Air and Space Museum in McMinnville (MMV) or spend time flying over Crater Lake. We’ll return to San Carlos by early evening, capping off an incredible four days of flying!
Itinerary:
Thursday, July 17:
Depart San Carlos in the AM
Lunch at your leisure
Arrive Boeing Field – Seattle (BFI) mid-afternoon
Friday, July 18:
San Juan Island Hopping (AM)
Lunch – Roche Harbor
Fly to Vancouver (CYVR) – arrive mid-afternoon
Saturday, July 19:
Depart Vancouver for Canada exploring – 9:00 AM
Lunch – Victoria Airport
Border crossing mid-afternoon
Arrive Portland International Airport (PDX) early evening
Sunday, July 20:
Depart at your leisure
Hotels:
The suggested hotels are as follows:

July 17-18: Courtyard Seattle Downtown/Lake Union or Silver Cloud Hotel – Lake Union
July 18-19: Lonsdale Quay Hotel or Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier
July 19-20: Aloft Portland Airport

Pilot Requirements:
All participants must have a valid, unexpired passport and FCC Radio Station License at the time of the trip. Pilots must be able to enter Canada.
Cost:
The trip is billed by SCFC at aircraft Hobbs time and the instructor’s daily rate. The rough estimated costs below are per person, and assume two people sharing the airplane and CFI costs.
CFI: 2 daily rates @ $800/day = $1,600
Airplane: 8 Hobbs hours @ $275/hr = $2,200
Lodging: 3 nights @ $200/night = $600
Estimated total cost: $4400 (excludes food, incidentals, ride-share at destinations without rental cars, etc.)
Deposit:
There is a $500 per person deposit to ensure interest. This deposit will be applied towards aircraft and instructor time. All pilots will be paired with an SCFC CFI in an SCFC Aircraft. The deposit is refundable if you withdraw from the trip with at least five days notice.
Aircraft rental and instructor time will be billed upon the completion of the trip.
Registration:
If you are interested in this trip, contact your CFI if you’re currently training. (Student pilots are welcome!) If you are not training, please send an email to flyoutgroup@sancarlosflight.com to express your interest. You may also sign up below.

Full Moon Flyers - Harris Ranch
2025-09-06 19:00 - 21:00
A longtime favorite of pilots in California, Harris Ranch (3O8) is known for its award-winning steak and hamburgers. Located just outside Coalinga, the ranch features a hotel and multiple restaurants, as well as an excellent lighted runway for pilots to fly in. On Saturday, September 6th, let’s fly down to the Ranch to have dinner at their signature restaurant.
The flight down is varied as it takes you from the urban sprawl of the Bay Area, across the Diablo Range, and then a leisurely route following the I-5 corridor. You’ll get a view of the Ranch from the air before descending for the thin runway that sits just to the south of the restaurant. Upon landing, we’ll walk to the restaurant together at 7 PM, where we will enjoy a variety of freshly cut steaks and other dining options. Harris Ranch is regarded as one of the best restaurants for pilots to fly into in Northern California.
After dinner, depart for a moonlit flight back to the Bay Area. The route is easy, as you will follow the I-5 interstate until reaching Tracy, and then from there, it’s just a quick flight over the Altamont Pass into the Bay Area. If you need to reset your night currency or practice night landings for your next certificate, Los Banos, Tracy, and Byron airports are excellent places to do so.
Important: As Harris Ranch’s restaurant is very popular, please make sure you RSVP no later than September 1st. This will ensure we can accommodate seating for everyone.
Like other FOG events, please RSVP below, and indicate if you are able to take passengers, so we can allow student pilots and other aviation community members to participate.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Full Moon Flyers: Monterey
2025-10-06 19:00 - 21:00
This month, join us on Monday, October 6th, for dinner at Tarpy’s Roadhouse in Monterey!
Whether you take the coastal route or over Highway 17, the flight down is an easy one from the Bay Area. Monterey Airport doesn’t have a transient parking ramp, but we will park at the Del Monte Aviation FBO. After parking, we’ll grab a quick ride-share to the restaurant. This upscale restaurant is a great destination to treat a new passenger to the joys of flying or to treat yourself to a great flight.
Are you a student pilot looking for more flight time? Monterey lies just outside the 50 NM requirement and counts towards your cross-country time! Looking for some practice flying IFR? Monterey and nearby airports offer various types of approaches. Reward your approaches with some great food!
We will be meeting at the FBO, so please make sure to arrive and secure your aircraft no later than 7:00 PM. Make sure to RSVP so we have an accurate headcount!

FOG Dinner: Livermore Corn Maze
2025-10-18 17:30 - 20:00
How many pilots does it take to get through a corn maze?
We’re taking the customary FlyOutGroup (FOG) dinner flight and adding a fun Halloween twist. Just right of final to the 25 Runways at Livermore airport is a little gem called G & M Farms. Each year in October they turn their farm into Halloween HQ with an impressive corn maze, pumpkin patch, and kids activities.
After the corn maze fun, we plan to hang around and partake in the food trucks. Bring your friends and family for a great pre-Halloween experience!
Everyone is welcome to join us, please RSVP and we will see you there!

SoCal Airspace Challenge
2025-11-07 - 2025-11-09
So you think you’re a Bravo airspace master? Do you think you can take on Los Angeles’ airspace? Well, it’s time to find out! Join SCFC and our FlyOutGroup when we take on Class Bravo airspace in the 3-Day SoCal Airspace Challenge. Between November 7th and 9th, we will embark on our weekend adventure that will take us through various challenging airspace transitions, testing your skills and knowledge as a pilot.
The trip begins on the afternoon of Friday, November 7th, where we’ll head south towards Santa Monica Airport (SMO). You’ll learn about the various ways to fly to the LA Basin, while also seeing amazing sights along the Pacific Ocean and the San Gabriel Mountains. You might even get a glimpse of the famous Hollywood Sign!
The next day is all about tackling the LA airspace and operating at various airports. We’ll start with a Bravo transition through the Special Flight Rules Area, where you can fly through Bravo without talking to ATC. After a quick stop in Torrance, it’s off to the Airport in the Sky at Catalina for lunch. A bucket list airport for many, you’ll learn about navigating over water and how to mitigate the risks of such a flight. After lunch, we’ll make our way to John Wayne Airport (Orange County) to learn about operations at a major airport and how to handle the noise abatement procedures. Then it’s back to Santa Monica by way of a Bravo Transition and Burbank/Van Nuys.
On Sunday, the day is yours! We recommend a lunch stop at New Cuyama, but you can tackle any other airports on your list. We’ll plan to return to San Carlos mid-afternoon.
This is the time to see if you have what it takes to survive LA Airspace! All pilots are welcome – including student pilots. (This is a great opportunity to learn about cross-country flight planning and procedures!)
Hotels:

Please stay tuned for details on the hotel options for the trip.

Cost:
SCFC bills the trip at the aircraft’s Hobbs time and the instructor’s rate. The rough estimated costs below are per person, and assume two people sharing the airplane and CFI costs.

CFI: 1.25 Daily Rate @ $800/day = $1,000
Airplane: 7 Hobbs Hours @ $200/hour = $1,400
Hotel: 2 Nights @ $200/night = $400
Estimated Total Cost: $2,800 (excludes food, incidentals, ride-share at destinations without rental cars, etc.)

Deposit:
There is a $300 per person deposit to ensure interest. This deposit will be applied towards aircraft and instructor time. All pilots will be paired with an SCFC CFI in an SCFC Aircraft. The deposit is refundable if you withdraw from the trip with at least five days’ notice.
Aircraft rental and instructor time will be billed upon the completion of the trip.
Registration:
If you are interested in this trip, contact your CFI if you’re currently training. (Student pilots are welcome!) If you are not training, please send an email to flyoutgroup@sancarlosflight.com to express your interest. You may also sign up below.

No Moon Flyers
2025-11-19 18:30 - 22:30 | San Carlos Flight Center, Select a Country:
Every month, our Full-Moon Flyers go on a night cross-country on the brightest night of the lunar cycle. It’s a great way to ease back into night currency. But when was the last time you did a night flight when it was really, really dark? On a night with no moonlight?
Join the SCFC Flight Instructor team on Wednesday, Nov 19th at 6:30 pm for a night flying experience designed to take pilots to local airports known for night illusions and tricky approaches. They could be hard to recognize because of limited ground lighting or because the airports themselves tend to create landing illusions on final approach.
This will be a unique one-of-a-kind training experience you won’t want to miss, especially if you haven’t flown at night since you were a student pilot. Sharpen your night skills, whether it be for meeting your night flight experience for a rating, flying a new aircraft in the dark, or just for proficiency.
The No-Moon Flyers training is space-limited, so sign up now to reserve your spot with one of our instructors here at the Flight Center.

Full Moon Flyers: Hollister
2025-12-04 19:00 - 20:30
Need to practice night flying, or just want to gain more experience at night? Come join us for dinner at Seabrisa’s Eatery in Hollister (CVH) on Thursday, December 4th at 7 PM. Enjoy a great meal, and get night current before taking your family on flights over the Holidays!
On the way down, soak in the gorgeous sunset over the coastal mountains before descending into Hollister Airport. Make sure to remain clear of the San Jose final approach course, and consider talking to NorCal Approach to have an extra set of eyes looking out for you. Park in transient parking, and then walk across the street to the local airport restaurant – Seabrisa’s Eatery! A local favorite for many pilots in the area, they’re known for their unique flavors and vegetables grown from many of the local farms.
After dinner, Hollister is a great place to work on night landings or fly to San Jose (SJC) to complete your night requirements there. With big runways, it’s easy to make the landings a stop-and-go, and you’ll enjoy the challenge of flying alongside jet traffic.
Everyone is welcome to join us, so RSVP below and we’ll see you at the event.
