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SUMMARY:Threat and Error Management
DESCRIPTION:Every flight presents its own unique challenges and risks. As pilots\, our responsibility is to identify these threats and find ways to mitigate them. Threat and Error Management (TEM) is an overarching safety management approach that assumes pilots will naturally make mistakes and encounter risky situations during flight operations. This model\, along with many others\, has been in use by professional aviators for decades. All pilots could benefit from learning this model and Safety Management Systems to significantly reduce the risk of an accident or incident. \nSan Carlos Flight Center has invited corporate pilot Brandan Dadoun\, to share tips for a general aviation audience. In his presentation\, Brandan will describe ways that this model and mindset can be used for every flight. He will incorporate this model through a variety of real-world case studies designed to emphasize the importance of TEM.  \nDon’t miss out on this presentation if you want to become a safer and more attentive pilot. \nBrandan Dadoun is a corporate pilot flying the Embraer Praetor 600. He has two type ratings and extensive flying experience throughout the country. Brandan completed all of his flight training at SCFC and has been involved in the community since 2015. He was formerly the Safety Seminar Program Director\, where he served in his role for many years. The Federal Aviation Administration recognized his efforts for improving aviation safety with awards in 2022 and 2023. 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/threat-and-error-management-feb2026/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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SUMMARY:SQL Tower Tour (1 of 3)
DESCRIPTION: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? \nThe KSQL Air Traffic Manager has offered to host small groups of pilots to meet the tower controllers and take a tour of the San Carlos tower. During the tour you will get to see firsthand how the tower controllers update the ATIS\, keep track of planes arriving and departing\, as well as use radar to help manage the flow of traffic around San Carlos class Delta airspace. \nThe tours are approximately 20-25 minutes in length. Registration is required.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/sql-tower-tour-feb26-1-of-3/
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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SUMMARY:SQL Tower Tour (2 of 3)
DESCRIPTION: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? \nThe KSQL Air Traffic Manager has offered to host small groups of pilots to meet the tower controllers and take a tour of the San Carlos tower. During the tour you will get to see firsthand how the tower controllers update the ATIS\, keep track of planes arriving and departing\, as well as use radar to help manage the flow of traffic around San Carlos class Delta airspace. \nThe tours are approximately 20-25 minutes in length. Registration is required.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/sql-tower-tour-feb26-2-of-3/
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T110000
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SUMMARY:SQL Tower Tour (3 of 3)
DESCRIPTION: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? \nThe KSQL Air Traffic Manager has offered to host small groups of pilots to meet the tower controllers and take a tour of the San Carlos tower. During the tour you will get to see firsthand how the tower controllers update the ATIS\, keep track of planes arriving and departing\, as well as use radar to help manage the flow of traffic around San Carlos class Delta airspace. \nThe tours are approximately 20-25 minutes in length. Registration is required.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/sql-tower-tour-feb26-3-of-3/
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T190000
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SUMMARY:Pilot Confessional: Learning from Our Mistakes
DESCRIPTION:Pilots are human\, and humans make mistakes. It’s a part of life. But pilots sharing stories of the things they messed up in the past can be powerful way to help others think about the error chain and maybe prevent themselves from making that same mistake. In this way\, hangar talk can save lives. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites all human pilots to join us at this Pilot Confessional. Bring stores of mistakes you made\, what you did to understand it afterward\, and how you can help others learn to avoid doing the same thing.  The group discussion will be facilitated by SCFC Chief Pilot Dan Dyer\, with about 4\,000 thousands of hours of flight experience. It’s fair to say that over a career that long\, he’s made a few mistakes. Like everyone\, we all learn from our mistakes; and in this seminar\, Dan will start of the sharing session by recounting some of his worst flying mistakes and walk participants through the lessons he learned from them. Learn about how to prevent them from happening to you\, but also how to grow and become a better pilot as a result. \nA good pilot is always learning\, and it’s best if you can learn from the mistakes of others. Join us for this frank open dialog about mistakes that pilots can make and what we can all do to learn from them and prevent them. \n\n\n\nDan Dyer is the founder of the San Carlos Flight Center and currently the Chief Pilot. He founded the Flight Center on the motto of Safety\, Community\, and Adventure.  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.SCFC 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/pilot-confessional-learning-from-our-mistakes/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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SUMMARY:Real Mechanics Debunk Pilot Maintenance Myths
DESCRIPTION:Is it a myth\, an urban legend\, fact or fiction? Face it\, as pilots we have heard our fair share of what not to do when it comes to airplane and engine operations. Among these are when rotating the propeller by hand\, always rotate it clockwise or never rotate the propeller clockwise. Which is it and why? \nSan Carlos Flight Center Charles Rudolf\, Maintenance Manager and IA will help clear the air when it comes to some of these common myths. He will share the real truth behind subjects such as why you shouldn’t run the starter beyond the time limit specified\, how to determine if a nick in the propeller is going to be an issue\, is there such a thing as having too much oil\, and many more. \nCharles earned his A&P in 2021 after attending AIM in Fremont and started working at the San Carlos Flight Center. He obtained his Inspection Authority\, IA\, in 2024. He enjoys the challenge of working on a variety of airplanes. More importantly\, he enjoys sharing his knowledge about airplane systems and engines with pilots.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/real-mechanics-debunk-pilot-maintenance-myths/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T120000
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SUMMARY:EAA Chapter 20 Young Eagles @ SCFC
DESCRIPTION:SCFC is hosting EAA Chapter 20 for their Young Eagles event\, with volunteer pilots offering flights for young people aged 8-17. \nLearn more about Young Eagles from the EAA’s website.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/eaa-chapter-20-young-eagles-scfc-feb26/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T203000
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SUMMARY:Destination Palm Springs
DESCRIPTION:Palm Springs\, known for its days of sunshine\, has been a unique Californian getaway for years. As a city nestled within the famous Coachella Valley and on the outskirts of the Mojave Desert there is something for everyone. From national parks to hiking and golf\, your visit will be worthwhile. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites Private Pilot Fei Fang to discuss what pilots flying to Palm Springs need to know. New destinations\, especially long cross-country flights\, challenge pilots to expand their skills and adapt to different scenarios. In this seminar\, Fei will summarize flight planning into the Palm Springs Area at both PSP and UDD airports. Whether it is navigating around towering peaks and LA airspace\, flying over vast deserts\, or flying in unique airspace (TRSA anyone?) There are unique flight planning considerations to consider. She will conclude by highlighting the different amenities within the area and things to do. \nIf you ever considered venturing to Southern California\, the Coachella Valley and Palm Springs await you for a challenging but yet rewarding long cross-country from the Bay Area. \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 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \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 archive.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/destination-palm-springs-2026/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T110000
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SUMMARY:Women in Aviation @ SCFC February Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Women in Aviation for our monthly meeting at 11am on February 28th! This month we invite guest speaker Joanne Higginbotham to share insight on the history of Pan American Airlines\, and her personal experience as the daughter of a pilot. Any and all are welcome! Snacks will be provided.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/women-in-aviation-scfc-feb-meeting/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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