SCFC Events

The Bay Area has many airports for pilots to choose from. Flying to a new airport can bring a new set of challenges and risks, along with new procedures. For student pilots trying to branch out of their home airport, it can be overwhelming to become familiar with local procedures. So, what airport information is

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. Interested in watching more of our presentations? View our growing library of over 500 recorded safety seminars available to view in our Members Only Seminar

It’s that time of year again! The Upwind Foundation and SCFC invite you to a fundraising Wine and Cheese Soiree on Friday, March 15th at 6:30 pm. All are welcome! We will celebrate the summer of fundraising, complete our silent auction, and as a special treat, we will meet the winners of the 2024 Upwind

SCFC is hosting EAA Chapter 20 for their Young Eagles event on February 17th. Learn more about Young Eagles from the EAA’s website.

NOTE: Since this event will involve active discussion, it will be held over Zoom and not broadcast via Livestream. Please RSVP by 12pm on Mar 20th to receive Zoom meeting info via email before the event starts.   Most pilots like analyzing scenarios and trying to answer the age old question of what would I do in

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. Chief Pilot Herb Patten will show attendees the important elements of successful cross-country flight planning and walk you through your planning of a

In order to keep the fleet in great condition, SCFC members submit aircraft discrepancy reports, known as squawks, for the maintenance team to be aware of any observed issues. Many people may wonder what happens once a squawk is reported. Alessandro Franco, SCFC Owner, will be talking about the lifecycle of a squawk at SCFC,

The Piper Dakota is the latest addition to the Flight Center fleet. It is a four-seat, fixed gear low wing plane powered by a Lycoming O-540 engine. How does this airplane compare to other airplanes in the Flight Center fleet? What missions would be ideal for the Dakota?. What is involved in upgrading your ride

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

Are you curious about what happens in the tower at an airport? Would you like to increase your knowledge of how air traffic is managed at the San Carlos airport? The KSQL Air Traffic Manager has offered to host small groups of pilots to meet the tower controllers and take a tour of the San

Are you curious about what happens in the tower at an airport? Would you like to increase your knowledge of how air traffic is managed at the San Carlos airport? The KSQL Air Traffic Manager has offered to host small groups of pilots to meet the tower controllers and take a tour of the San