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SUMMARY:Ground School Refresher Flight Instruments
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will be available for online viewing. \nClick here to learn more about online viewing \n  \nAre you interested in learning more about ground school-related topics? Check out our entire series of ground school refresher seminars available in our Members Only Seminar Library. Click here to view. \n  \n\n\n\nWhen pilots first start flying\, they learn enough of the basic flight instruments to read and interpret them in flight. You have learned a bit more\, but it may have been a while. In this Ground School Refresher\, we’ll take a new and fresh look at the fundamental flight instruments\, pushing maybe a little deeper than you did as a student. Join us for a review and maybe even to learn something new. \nWhen pilots first start flying\, they learn enough of the basic flight instruments to read and interpret them in flight. You have learned a bit more\, but it may have been a while. In this Ground School Refresher\, we’ll review the fundamental flight instruments\, pushing maybe a little deeper than you did as a student. Join us to learn\, review\, or polish your knowledge on this important topic. \nIt is important for every pilot to have an understanding of their flight instruments\, as many pilots rely on them throughout their flights. Join us to learn\, review\, or polish your knowledge on this important topic. \n \n\n\nSid Basu is a CFII\, and MEI with his Commercial ASEL\, AMEL and instrument rating with over 2000 hours total time and over 1500 hours of dual given. He has been flying since 2008 and has been instructing at San Carlos Flight Center since 2017. \n \n\n\nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Livestream access is free for everyone\, but recorded seminars are available solely to members at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/ground-school-refresher-flight-instruments-3/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Flyers: Livermore
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a spectacular full moon flight to a popular local favorite located directly at Livermore Airport. \nElevation LVK is located in the airport building next to transient parking. After parking on the ramp under the tower\, walk the short distance to the airport building\, where the restaurant will be. Please plan to be seated by 7:00 PM. With options like fresh fish\, steak\, pasta\, and salads\, there are plenty of choices for everyone. \nSince it’s a short flight\, consider taking your passengers on a sunset Bay Tour before dinner. The views during the cooler winter evenings will be spectacular\, and nothing beats the gorgeous sunsets. After dinner\, you can refresh your night landings at many of the nearby airports\, such as Livermore\, Hayward\, or Oakland on your way home. \nLike other FOG events\, RSVP below\, and please indicate if you are able to take passengers\, so we can allow student pilots and other aviation community members to participate. As this is a new restaurant\, it may be a popular event\, so please book your plane early. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/full-moon-flyers-livermore-3/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:FOG Events,SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230506T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180711
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SUMMARY:In-Person Seminars Begin – Private Pilot Jeopardy
DESCRIPTION:Starting with this presentation\, most of our seminars will be held at SCFC’s office. In-person attendance is free and open to all. Web Members will still be able to access our seminars online\, both live and recorded. Click here to learn more about the transition. \n\nDo you remember everything from your private pilot checkride? Being safe means keeping all that knowledge current and finding a fun way to test yourself. The San Carlos Flight Center has just the answer for you! \nCalling all pilots to play Private Pilot Jeopardy! Put yourself to the test against other pilots to win the title of Private Pilot Jeopardy Champion. You are surely up for a challenge with our facilitators Chief Pilot Herb Patten\, and SCFC Founder Dan Dyer. \nIn this game show-styled safety seminar\, you will be quizzed on Federal Aviation Regulations\, cockpit resource management\, weather safety\, aeronautical principles\, situational awareness\, and much more. Come to this seminar prepared with all the knowledge you brought to your private pilot checkride. All information that a VFR private pilot should know is fair game. May the best pilot win! \n  \n  \nHerb Patten is the Chief Pilot at the San Carlos Flight Center\, a CFI and an FAA certificated advanced and instrument ground instructor who teaches private pilot ground school at San Carlos Flight Center.  He is a commercial pilot with an instrument rating\, has flown over 2\,500 hours in more than 130 different California airports.  He is the current chairman of the Upwind Foundation\, famous for its Upwind Summer Scholarship Program. In 2023\, Herb was named a Distinguished Flight Instructor by AOPA. \nDan Dyer is the founder of the San Carlos Flight Center\, and has built the motto of Safety\, Community\, and Adventure for over 8 years.  Dan was an instructor for 15 years\, accumulated over 4\,000 flight hours\, and is the Bay Area’s local expert in crosswind landing instruction. He is known for finding simple and innovative ways to explain complex topics and regularly speaks on advanced ground-school topics.  Find out more about Dan at www.sancarlosflight.com or contact him at dan@sancarlosflight.com \n  \n  \nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Our seminars are free to watch when attended in person at our facility in San Carlos but live streaming and viewing recorded seminars are exclusively available to members. Click here or contact an SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars and live-streamed content.\n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/private-pilot-jeopardy-2023/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230506T130000
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SUMMARY:SCFC Summer Kickoff BBQ
DESCRIPTION:With the start of summer approaching\, the San Carlos Flight Center invites all of its members and their families to join us for our Summer Kickoff BBQ. Join us for an afternoon full of food\, drink\, snacks\, sweets\, and activities for everyone. \nToday will also mark the return of in-person safety seminars\, we encourage pilots to participate in our “Private Pilot Jeopardy” held in our classroom at 12PM. We are looking forward to welcoming audience members back in-person. \nEnjoy a fun time under the sun with your friends\, family\, and fellow aviators outside our main office at 795 Skyway Road\, Suite A\, San Carlos at 12 PM. \nPlease RSVP by registering below so we can get an accurate headcount. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/scfc-summer-kickoff-bbq-2023/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230510T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230510T203000
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SUMMARY:Planning the FOG Multi-Day Southwest Trip
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will be held in-person at SCFC\, attendance is free and open to all. Web Members will still be able to access our seminars online\, both live and recorded. Click here to learn more about the transition. \n  \nInterested in more seminars like this? Check out our Members Only Semianr Library with access to a growing library of over 500 recorded safety seminars. If you can think of a topic\, we likely have it! Click the link here to view.  \n  \n\n\n\nSouthern California and the Southwest are popular destinations due the appeal of the scenery along the way as well as the attractions and dining once you reach the destination. A number of pilot bucket list destinations can be found in this part of the country including Catalina\, San Diego\, Sedona\, Monument Valley\, Grand Canyon\, Las Vegas among others. Every summer\, the San Carlos Flight Center plans a multi-day journey to seek out new destinations\, spectacular scenery and challenging airports that represent unique aeronautical challenges. \nJoin SCFC Chief Pilot Herb Patten as he introduce these challenges present within the region\, and provide an overview to the flight planning process. All long cross-country trips involve lots of thorough and thoughtful planning; so in this seminar\, Herb will preview potential trip routes\, considerations while mountain flying\, and provide previous insight to pilots from his experience within the region. \nWhether you are considering flying to the Southwest or are just curious about what it is like to plan a sophisticated long-cross-country trip\, you will enjoy this seminar. \n \n\n\nHerb Patten is the Chief Pilot at the San Carlos Flight Center\, a CFI and an FAA certificated advanced and instrument ground instructor who teaches private pilot ground school at San Carlos Flight Center.  He is a commercial pilot with an instrument rating\, has flown over 2\,500 hours in more than 130 different California airports.  He is the current chairman of the Upwind Foundation\, famous for its Upwind Summer Scholarship Program. In 2023\, Herb was named a Distinguished Flight Instructor by AOPA. \n \n\n\nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Our seminars are free to watch when attended in person at our facility in San Carlos but live streaming and viewing recorded seminars are exclusively available to members. Click here or contact an SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars and live-streamed content.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/planning-the-fog-multi-day-southwest-trip/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230513T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180711
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SUMMARY:Challenges Flying to Oshkosh
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will be held in-person at SCFC\, attendance is free and open to all. Web Members will still be able to access our seminars online\, both live and recorded. Click here to learn more about the transition. \n  \nInterested in more seminars related to long cross-country trips and flight planning? Check out our series of flight planning presentations available in our Members Only Seminar Library. Click here for an example. \n  \n\n\n\nEach year\, EAA holds the world’s most renowned airshow in Oshkosh. This event boasts thousands of unique aircraft\, presenters\, and new learning experiences.  Ambitious pilots may consider flying themselves to the show. If it’s your first time\, you may wonder what it takes to create a flight plan across the country\, to fly one of the most challenging arrival procedures\, and most importantly to land safely? \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites Oliver Coolidge\, an experienced Oshkosh Pilot and CFI\, and Private Pilot Obed Han to talk about how to fly safely and efficiently into the “world’s busiest airport”. For one week each summer\, EAA members and aviation enthusiasts totaling more than 500\,000 from more than 60 countries attend EAA AirVenture at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh\, Wisconsin\, where they rekindle friendships and celebrate the past\, present and future in the world of flight. “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration ” has it all when it comes to aircraft\, you certainly won’t want to miss out. For many\, arriving at Oshkosh is a rite of passage that can only be satisfied by being one of the more than 10\,000 aircraft flying in\, landing at what becomes the busiest airport in the world. It can be a challenging experience\, but after attending this seminar\, we are sure that you will feel more confident in your flying abilities. \nWhether you’re an aviation enthusiast or an aviation novice\, AirVenture has something for you.  Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn more about this event\, and more importantly learn how you can safely and efficiently plan flight across the country\, and arrive at Oshkosh. Experience AirVenture with us. Your spot along the flightline is waiting for you. \n \n\n\nOliver Coolidge started flying in 1969 and is a retired FedEx captain with over 14\,000 hours of flying. He owns a vintage 1954 Cessna 195 and has a new project with a 1971 Beechcraft Bonanza G33 “straight tail”. He also is involved with the Flying 12 Club which has built their own RV-12. Chapter 20 was recently the recipient of an EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship which has awarded a $10\,000 flying scholarship to a local young aviator. \nObed Han is a Private Pilot. He is an EAA James Ray Scholarship recipient and continues to advance in his training because of it. He is also involved within numerous aviation programs\, including co-founding the local EAA Chapter’s Young Aviators program\, participating in the RV-12 build\, and volunteering as a mentor for VATSIM\, virtually controlling airplanes across the Bay Area and training other ATC candidates. \n  \n  \nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Our seminars are free to watch when attended in person at our facility in San Carlos but live streaming and viewing recorded seminars are exclusively available to members. Click here or contact an SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars and live-streamed content.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/challenges-flying-to-oshkosh/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230517T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230517T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180711
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SUMMARY:Hazards of Landing at Unimproved Airports
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will be held in person\, attendance is free and open to all. Web Members will still be able to access our seminars online\, both live and recorded. Click here to learn more about the transition. \n  \nOperating at new airports poses new challenges with exciting awards. Check out our “Destination” seminar series which is available in our Members Only Seminar Library. Available to view by clicking here. \n  \n\n\n\nNot all airports are well maintained\, and as pilots\, we need to know how to operate there safely. These airports pose new challenges and different operational considerations; however\, these challenges present extraordinary access to outdoor recreation and the wilderness. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites Terry Cross\, a Private Pilot and Ambassador for the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) to highlight the hazards of operating at backcountry recreational airports. In this seminar\, Terry will share what it takes to operate out of these airports safely. All pilots should be aware of the differences in operational technique when flying into or out of unimproved surfaces\, in addition to differences present with limited communication receptivity and limited services. In addition to these safety considerations\, he will also share how the RAF constantly works to preserve access to recreational airports\, and improve the sustainability of unimproved airports\, ensuring their accessibility for future pilots. \nYou never know when you might have to land at an unimproved airport\, so all pilots should have the knowledge of what it takes to operate safely. Join us to learn more on this unique subject. \n \n\n\nTerry Cross is an Ambassador for the Recreational Aviation Foundation in California.  He is an outdoorsman and has been a private pilot since 1989. He has flown his Cessna 182 and 206 throughout the western United States\, with forays into Canada and Mexico. He learned to fly out of the OAK north field and has been based at San Carlos since 1998. \n \n\n\nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Our seminars are free to watch when attended in person at our facility in San Carlos but live streaming and viewing recorded seminars are exclusively available to members. Click here or contact an SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars and live-streamed content.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/hazards-of-landing-at-unimproved-airports/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230520T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230520T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180711
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SUMMARY:Flying the Bay Tour
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will be held in person at SCFC\, attendance is free and open to all. Web Members will still be able to access our seminars online\, both live and recorded. Click here to learn more about the transition. \n  \nWant to learn more about operations at local Bay Area Airports? Click here to watch a similar seminar available for Members on the Members Only Seminar Library. \n  \n\n\n\nFlying in the San Francisco Bay area is spectacular\, a real privilege for local pilots. The Pacific Ocean\, a dramatic coastline\, beautiful hills\, and many famous landmarks. As pilots\, we are afforded a rare bird’s eye view that we long to share with our friends and family. \nSo what exactly is a “Bay Tour”? What airspace is present along the Bay Tour\, and what new implementations will require pilots to take into account? Join SCFC Founder Dan Dyer to examine the airspace\, explain the “Bay Tour” and how a pilot can accomplish one in the safest\, simplest\, most enjoyable manner. \nIn this seminar\, he’ll review the various overlapping airspaces in the area\, the territories for each local ATC facility\, and the routings most commonly used by Flight Center pilots and suggested by ATC. You’ll learn what options are available to you even if SQL ATIS has the phrase “San Francisco is not taking surface area transitions.” \nThis is a thorough discussion of the regulations and procedures used in flying a San Francisco Bay Tour through Class B and C airspace. If you are new to the Bay area\, want to imagine the different sights you’ll see\, or just want to improve your understanding of local airspace customs and procedures\, please join us for this popular seminar. \n \n\n\nDan Dyer is the founder of the San Carlos Flight Center\, and has built the motto of Safety\, Community\, and Adventure for over 8 years.  Dan was an instructor for 15 years\, accumulated over 4\,000 flight hours\, and is the Bay Area’s local expert in crosswind landing instruction. He is known for finding simple and innovative ways to explain complex topics and regularly speaks on advanced ground school topics.  Find out more about Dan at www.sancarlosflight.com or contact him at dan@sancarlosflight.com \n \n\n\nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Our seminars are free to watch when attended in person at our facility in San Carlos but live streaming and viewing recorded seminars are exclusively available to members. Click here or contact an SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars and live-streamed content.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/flying-the-bay-tour-7/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230524T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230524T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180711
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SUMMARY:Contract Tower Program in Crisis – Failures of the FAA
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will be held in person at SCFC\, attendance is free and open to all. Web Members will still be able to access our seminars online\, both live and recorded. Click here to learn more about the transition. \n  \nThe FAA Contract Tower Program was established in 1982 to lower the operating costs of air traffic control towers at some lower-volume airports by having decreased staffing levels provided by private companies. The program has since expanded to roughly half of the towers in the NAS. Now\, across the Contract Tower Program\, we’re seeing staffing crises and decreased service.  \nJoin SCFC Owner Alessandro Franco as he discusses the steps (or lack thereof) that the FAA has taken to address these issues. We will compare staffing levels between FAA towers and contract towers\, seeing how different staffing levels may provide different levels of safety and service. We will also explore inspector general reports and previous assessments of the failed program. \nTune in to learn about some of the safety concerns operating at airports with contract towers\, how to stay aware\, and what you can do to encourage the government to address the problems. \nAlessandro Franco is a pilot and the Owner of the San Carlos Flight Center. Alessandro is the lead of all Flight Center operations\, activities\, and relations. \n  \nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \n  \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Our seminars are free to watch when attended in person at our facility in San Carlos but live streaming and viewing recorded seminars are exclusively available to members. Click here or contact an SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars and live-streamed content.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/contract-tower-program-in-crisis-failures-of-the-faa/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230527T133000
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SUMMARY:I Just Got ForeFlight\, Now What? A Beginners Guide to ForeFlight
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will be held in-person at SCFC\, attendance is free and open to all. Web Members will still be able to access our seminars online\, both live and recorded. Click here to learn more about the transition. \n  \nInterested in learning more about ForeFlight? Check out our growing ForeFlight Series of Safety Seminars available for viewing on our Members Only Seminar Library. Click here to watch how to plan a flight with ForeFlight. \n  \nStudents and new pilots are increasingly flying with computer tablets\, and using software that replaces paper charts and documents with the digital equivalents. These applications\, such as ForeFlight\, are extremely powerful and have a plethora of features. For a pilot just beginning to use ForeFlight\, the choices and options seem overwhelming. Valuable features and capabilities can go undiscovered. \nJoin SCFC in inviting commercial pilot Brandan Dadoun to highlight some of the important first steps to take after downloading ForeFlight\, and how to get started. In this seminar\, he will cover a basic introduction to the application including the most efficient ways to use the software. With so many different customizations\, subscription plans\, and ways to do the same thing\, it can be overwhelming for many. Some of these include how to set up performance profiles\, weight and balance\, how to use geo referenced charts\, and set up your electronic logbook. After this seminar you will feel confident in your basic abilities to navigate the application and have the resources to continue to learn from. \nForeFlight can be quite overwhelming with features\, however\, due to time constraints we are unable to provide technical support to individual audience members. \nIf you are just beginning to explore the features of ForeFlight and want to deepen your understanding on how to effectively use these great tools\, you will want to attend this seminar. Have your tablet handy and discover this powerful tool available for pilots. \n \n\n\nBrandan Dadoun is a commercial multi-engine pilot and SCFC’s Seminar Coordinator. He has over 700 flight hours with extensive flying experience throughout the Western US in both piston and turbine-powered aircraft. In 2021\, Brandan was awarded by the FAA for his achievements in promoting aviation safety. Outside of flying and presenting\, he enjoys playing the saxophone and staying active. \n \n\n\nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Our seminars are free to watch when attended in person at our facility in San Carlos but live streaming and viewing recorded seminars are exclusively available to members. Click here or contact an SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars and live-streamed content.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/i-just-got-foreflight-now-what-a-beginners-guide-to-foreflight-2/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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SUMMARY:Ground Effect Demystified
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will be held in person at SCFC\, attendance is free and open to all. Web Members will still be able to access our seminars online\, both live and recorded. Click here to learn more about the transition. \n  \nInterested in learning more about advanced ground school topics? Check out more of these seminars available on our growing Members Only Seminar Library which is available for viewing by Web Members. Click here to view. \n  \n  \nAnyone who has taken an interest in learning to land an aircraft has experienced the phenomenon of ground effect. Some try to describe the effect using the image of an air hockey table\, where a disc of plastic levitates across the surface seemingly without drag. All aircraft experience this effect when near the ground due to an increase in lift and a decrease in drag. Combined\, this results in a floating which extends the flare. But what really is happening? \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites SCFC Founder and former helicopter pilot Dan Dyer\, who sees Ground Effect as the airplane version of an in-ground-effect hover. In this seminar\, he will share how the surface of the earth gets in the way of airflow patterns around the airfoil in a predictable and understandable way. Although the diagrams that explain it involve a bit of vector math\, it’s still something that any pilot can understand with a bit of effort. \nIf you’ve ever want to understand why your airplane floats the way it does\, and are curious about the connection between ground effect\, wake turbulence\, and induced drag tune in for this ground school “deeper look” presentation. \n \n\n\nDan Dyer founded San Carlos Flight Center after a career as a helicopter and airplane flight instructor.  He is passionate about how student pilots think and learn. As SCFC Director of Operation\, he now spends most of his time now working with new flight instructors to fan their passion for teaching and to advance their effectiveness. \n  \n  \nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Our seminars are free to watch when attended in person at our facility in San Carlos but live streaming and viewing recorded seminars are exclusively available to members. Click here or contact an SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars and live-streamed content.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/ground-effect-demystified/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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