Pilots must pass two standardized tests to obtain a Private Pilot certificate - a test of knowledge on a computer, and a test of flight skills in the aircraft. In preparing for the flight skills test, students can refer to the Airman Certification Standards document which specifies in great detail the nature of the flight
The Colorado mountains are filled with countless picturesque sights and landmarks, and the Bay Area Fly Out Group (FOG) recently experienced that on an amazing flying trip throughout the rocky mountains. Colorado brings pilots some of the most challenging terrains to fly around, and toughest airports to land at; and during this seminar you’ll learn
Modern pilots know airspace in terms of the alphabet system: class A, B, C, D, E, and G. Those labels are a relatively recent facade on a beast whose unnatural evolution was written in blood and bitterly contested. CFI/CFII Sal Valdes will reconstruct the National Airspace from cloud clearances in the forties to the “all-weather
On November 1st, Daylight Savings Time will end, and with it comes early nightfall. For those of us who work a regular 9-5 schedule, early nightfall means an increase in night flying time. How current are your night skills? Maybe it’s time to focus on what is different between day VFR and night VFR flight.
Join us for our October WAI meeting where we will be celebrating Halloween! There will be pumpkin painting as well as a costume contest, with a prize for the winner! Costumes encouraged, pumpkins and snacks will be provided. All are welcome Any and all are welcome!
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
