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SUMMARY:Destination: San Diego
DESCRIPTION:Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n\n\n\nSan Diego\, a city known for its warm temperatures\, beautiful skyline and picturesque views is a perfect place for pilots to visit. With decent flight planning\, and consideration\, a memorable trip awaits you in San Diego; a great cross-country destination from the Bay Area. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites CFI Kyle Smathers and student pilot Macario Namie to discuss their recent flight training adventure to Palomar\, an airport closely located to San Diego. In this seminar\, they will cover the various weather conditions encountered during their flight\, operations in LAX class B airspace\, and how they used the flight to meet the training requirement for a long cross-country flight. Long flights require planning\, but often things don’t go to plan. For trips to coastal cities\, you’ll need to factor in the possibility of coastal fog affecting your planned departure. \nJoin us for a unique opportunity to hear from both sides of the cockpit as the trip unfolds into a learning experience for all.\n\n\n\nKyle Smathers started flying in 2011 and is passionate about aviation.  Kyle graduated from SJSU with an Aerospace Engineering degree\, and now works as a CFI at San Carlos Flight Center.  He is a Commercial: ASEL\, Instrument Airplane Pilot. He offers training in Private Pilot\, Commercial Pilot\, High performance transition\, Complex transition and Flight review. \n  \nMacario Namie is a recently certificated private pilot. After he obtains his certificate he plans to make frequent trips to the San Diego/SoCal area to visit family and friends; he thought bringing his CFI along while he was still a student was a great way to become acquainted with the complex area.\n\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 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/destination-san-diego/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210106T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153348
CREATED:20201219T184626Z
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SUMMARY:Tips for Using ForeFlight for a VFR Pilot Beginning Instrument Training
DESCRIPTION:Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n  \n\n\n\nForeFlight\, the iPad based electronic flight tools app\, provides a lot of information for pilots to use both on the ground and in-flight. For VFR pilots that have mastered the functionality of ForeFlight relevant to VFR operations\, is a different approach required? \nIf you are a Private Pilot beginning instrument training\, you may be feeling a little lost in the fog of how to effectively use ForeFlight for your instrument training. What taps bring up the instrument approach chart? How can you use ForeFlight to plan and file an instrument flight plan? \nIn this seminar\, SCFC Chief Pilot Herb Patten will provide guidance for VFR pilots wanting to get the most out of ForeFlight\, as they begin their instrument training. Tune in with your iPad at the ready so you can follow along. \nAlthough we have many seminars devoted to ForeFlight use\, this should be an interesting and new approach specifically for instrument students. Find out how to use ForeFlight to become cleared to depart and not have to go missed in your training.\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 1\,500 hours into at least 120 different California airports.  He is the current chairman of the Upwind Foundation\, famous for its Upwind Summer Scholarship Program. In 2015\, Herb was named a Master Instructor by the National Association of Flight Instructors.\n\n\n  \nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation throughh 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. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/tips-for-using-foreflight-for-a-vfr-pilot-beginning-instrument-training/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210109T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153348
CREATED:20201219T190647Z
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SUMMARY:The Chemistry of Combustion: A Molecular Look into Aviation Fuel
DESCRIPTION:Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n\n\n\nOne of the first tasks a student pilot learns is to make sure during the preflight check that the proper fuel is loaded into the airplane. This is a critical step since having the wrong fuel onboard leads to engine malfunction and failure. Sadly\, misfueling accidents continue to occur on a regular basis. But what is it that differentiates aviation fuels and why is it critical to have the proper fuel for the airplane? \nIn this seminar\, join us as San Carlos Flight Center invites AGI Michel Vidal-Naquet as he gives a high level overview of the different fuels used in aviation: how fuel is produced from crude oil\, what are the chemical differences between the grades of Avgas and Jet-fuel\, and what is the chemistry of combustion and its relation to aircraft engine design. We will also address other issues such as the use of lead and discuss some misfueling accidents. \nThe seminar will lead to a deeper understanding of aviation fuel characteristics\, and raise awareness about the critical importance of the fuel pre-flight check.\n\n\n  \nMichel Vidal-Naquet is an advanced and instrument ground instructor\, and an instrument rated\, commercial pilot with over 700 flight hours. He started flying in 2013 after settling in the Bay area to work as a computer scientist and engineer. His passion for aviation began during his early childhood when his family first took him on international flights. He brings a scientific point of view to his flying\, and is always learning.\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 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/the-chemistry-of-combustion-a-molecular-look-into-aviation-fuel/
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CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153348
CREATED:20201219T190929Z
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SUMMARY:Blades of Glory: What Every Pilot Should Know about Propellers
DESCRIPTION:Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n\n\n\nIs this tiny nick on the propeller an airworthiness item? How perfect does the paint need to be to keep the propeller balanced? If my propeller isn’t completely broken\, do I still need to send it to the shop? San Carlos Flight Center has invited Samantha Bloodhart of Sullivan Propellers for an enlightening and educational presentation to promote awareness of safety related propeller and propeller governor issues. \nSam will review basic propeller knowledge for pilots\, including design differences between the major manufacturers\, fixed pitch vs. constant speed operation\, realistic evaluation of propeller condition before flight\, and the inherent dangers of deferring propeller (or any other aircraft) maintenance. She will discuss some of the common propeller Airworthiness Directives that are owner-operator responsibility (not just mechanics). Finally\, she will explain the differences between overhaul\, dynamic balancing\, and other major types of propeller/governor service.  This is all supported with numerous photos and years of anecdotes (some amusing and some amazing). \nPropellers are an essential part of flight\, and pilots should gain a better understanding about them. If you want to gain more knowledge about what keeps you flying\, we encourage all pilots to attend.\n\n\n  \nSamantha Bloodhart moved to the Bay Area in 1994 from Ohio to open Sullivan Propeller Specialists with her partner Brian Sullivan. Sullivan Propeller has been in business in Hayward since we opened\, now 23 years. She is a licensed FAA Repairman. Currently she is the voice of Sullivan Propeller – handling most of the administrative tasks as well as front-line on customer service. Samantha is also the primary administrator for our Repair Station and handles all the FAA requirements/compliance issues as such. Bloodhart founded Sullivan Propeller in 1994\, along with Brian Sullivan.\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 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/blades-of-glory-what-every-pilot-should-know-about-propellers/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210116T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153348
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SUMMARY:Overview of Instrument Training
DESCRIPTION:Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n  \n\n\n\nWith the ability to fly through the clouds\, and fly in various weather conditions; the opportunities for an instrument-rated pilot are endless. Pilots with this qualification can fly to more places at ease\, but not without training and preparation. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites instrument-rated\, private pilot Travis Bender to provide an overview of his instrument training experience\, and what to expect for any pilot interested in obtaining the rating. In this seminar\, Travis will highlight the different ways he studied for the written exam and prepared for the FAA checkride. Travis will also show how he used various resources such as flight simulators\, chair flying\, and listening on the radio to help him excel throughout his training. \nIf you are interested in obtaining your instrument rating\, join us for this unique opportunity to learn more about what the training entails\, and how one pilot succeeded.\n\n\n  \nTravis Bender is a private pilot with an instrument rating in airplanes\, and an Upwind Scholarship alumni\, who learned to fly at SCFC.  An avid adventurer\, he loves flying to new areas and discovering fun places to fly.  Travis currently attends the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma\, Washington\, when he is not in the air. \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 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/overview-of-instrument-training/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153348
CREATED:20201228T183413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201228T183525Z
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SUMMARY:G1000 Idiosyncrasies
DESCRIPTION:Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n  \nThe G1000 instrument panel for small aircraft has been certified as a class III EFB (no paper required in the cockpit) for years. Pilots trust the G1000 avionics as a reliable source to deliver information while in-flight; but there are many intricacies that many pilots do not know about. Safety requires a full discussion of some specific choices Garmin made in system design\, to prevent encountering something the pilot was preferred for. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites King Air Captain and check airperson Ben Taber to discuss the idiosyncrasies related to the G1000 avionics. In this seminar\, Taber will highlight things that pilots should be aware of while operating planes equipped with these avionics. The G1000 often has airspace lines that aren’t depicted on the MFD\, flight plan entry restrictions\, invalid weather depictions\, no radio altimeters\, and countless other complications while operating under IFR. \nJoin us as you learn about these new things that might’ve never appeared to you while flying this aircraft. \n  \n\n\n\nCaptain Bennett Taber is a check airman and training captain with over 20 years and 17\,000 hours of air charter experience throughout the western United States. His first 500 hours of flying were conducted in Alaska. Captain Taber manages flight operations and charter sales for Dreamline Aviation in the San Francisco Bay Area and is a Dreamline Training Captain in Beech King Air aircraft.\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 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/g1000-idiosyncrasies/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210123T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153348
CREATED:20201228T193343Z
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SUMMARY:Insights Into Effectively Using 1800WxBrief.com
DESCRIPTION:Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n  \n\n\n\nPilots routinely use services from ATC but we often underestimate the benefits we can obtain from another service provided by the FAA\, Flight Service Station (FSS). Talking to a briefer from FSS can be invaluable in helping us understand weather\, get updated information and generally help improve our decision making process. But when was the last time you used FSS and are you familiar with the number of improvements that have been made to the service they offer? \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites Bay Area pilot Rares Vernica to talk about how he utilizes FSS to make better preflight and inflight decisions. He will highlight a number of the new features provided by FSS including the interactive map and local area knowledge enhancements. The seminar will also include a review of the mobile interface as well as mobile options for receiving updated weather as well as opening and closing flight plans. \nIf you haven’t used FSS recently\, join us for this seminar which will bring you up-to-date and include a number of tips and tricks to get most out of the services provided by FSS.\n\n\n  \nRares Vernica is a certificated pilot based at Reid-Hillview airport and an avid aviation learner. He has a PhD in computer science and works in the IT industry. Rares is also a volunteer with the Santa Clara County Search and Rescue team.\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 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/insights-into-effectively-using-1800wxbrief-com/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210127T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153348
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SUMMARY:Ground School Refresher: Flight Instruments
DESCRIPTION:Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \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. \nCan you answer these questions? What math is done to calculate altitude in a pressure altimeter? What is the formula used by the airspeed indicator? How can understanding the pitot-static instruments from a mathematical perspective help you troubleshoot instrument failures and faulty readings? Why the heck does the magnetic compass read incorrectly in banking turns? Why doesn’t the heading indicator tumble? In this safety seminar\, an experienced SCFC CFI will answer all of these questions\, along with any others you may have. \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\nSydney Rapp is a flight instructor at San Carlos Flight Center\, and started flying at age 18 in her hometown of Dallas\, Texas. She attended Saint Louis University where she earned her B.S. in Aeronautics and became a CFI/CFII/MEI during her senior year of college. After over two years of teaching in the Saint Louis and DFW areas\, Sydney has gained valuable experiences she shares with her students to promote safe and fun flying. She is excited to be living in the Bay Area and teaching at SCFC. \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 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/ground-school-refresher-flight-instruments/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210130T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153348
CREATED:20201231T224331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201231T224331Z
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SUMMARY:Training for a Commercial Pilot Certificate
DESCRIPTION:Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n  \n\n\n\nThe path for all certificated pilots begins at the same place\, as a student pilot. But after getting their private pilot certificate\, a wide number of paths open. What is one way to take your flying career to the next level? Go for a Commercial Pilot certificate! \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites newly certified instrument-rated commercial pilot David Agranovich to discuss his experience training for his commercial certificate. In this seminar\, David will highlight the steps he took to train and prepare for the Commercial checkride. He will review the prerequisite for the rating\, the commercial maneuvers you must master\, and the relevant knowledge that must be acquired. The commercial pilots license calls for extensive familiarity with all things related to flying\, and it’s the applicants responsibility to ensure understanding in all areas. \nFor anyone looking to train towards their commercial pilot certificate\, join us for this seminar to learn from a newly rated pilot and his first-hand experiences.\n\n\n  \nDavid Agranovich is an instrument-rated commercial pilot working on his instructor certificates. He’s normally found taking his 182 out for flights in the Sierras or running shelter dogs up the coast for Pilots and Paws. In his spare time\, he works at Facebook leading their efforts to counter foreign interference in elections.\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 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/training-for-a-commercial-pilot-certificate/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153348
CREATED:20210120T002629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T002925Z
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SUMMARY:Destination Coachella Valley
DESCRIPTION:Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n\n\n\nMany pilots learn to fly so that they may take cross-country trips to compelling destinations\, whether a short hop away or across a whole state. New destinations challenge pilots to expand their skills and knowledge. For SCFC pilot\, Nick Williams\, the Coachella Valley is a great destination and offers a lot of adventure; whether it is landing at airfields below sea level\, navigating around towering peaks\, flying over vast deserts\, or flying in unique airspace (TRSA anyone?). \nAs part of the regular Destination Seminar Series\, San Carlos Flight Center invites Nick Williams\, airplane owner and instrument rated commercial pilot\, to discuss his experiences flying in the Coachella Valley. Nick will highlight the key learning moments from his hours of flying around Palm Springs\, Coachella Valley\, and other Southern California airports. He will also discuss the different routes to take from the Bay Area\, along with other considerations such as airspace\, airport operations\, and activities to do in the area. \nIf you ever considered venturing to Southern California\, the Coachella Valley awaits you for a challenging but yet rewarding long cross-country from the Bay Area. \n \n\n\nNick Williams is an instrument rated commercial pilot with about 300 hours\, half of which are in his Cessna 152\, which he has flown from Redding CA to the Mexico border and dozens of airports in between. He’s been a member of SCFC since summer 2018 and is currently studying for the CFI exams. Outside of aviation\, he’s a project management professional in the software industry\, and lives in Noe Valley with his wife and dogs. \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 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/destination-coachella-valley-arizona/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210206T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153348
CREATED:20210123T201715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210123T201715Z
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SUMMARY:Hazards of Frost and Icing
DESCRIPTION:Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n\n\n\nFlying along\, you might think it’s a beautiful crisp winter day until suddenly you take a peek at the beautiful scenery below and see frost on your wingtip.  What are you going to do next?  Do you know all the hazards of frost and icing? \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites Dave Kramer\, an experienced instrument rated pilot\, and avid weather specialist to talk about how frost and icing can affect an airplane. With atmospheric moisture\, comes the hazards of icing.  Other than a thunderstorm\, nothing else is so detrimental to flight.  California\, because of it’s warmer winters\, is notorious for icing. How can we predict it and where can we find it? In this seminar\, anyone will be able to gain a better understanding of how frost and ice forms\, how to avoid it\, and what to do if you get it. \nJoin Dave as he discusses these important topics from a pilot’s viewpoint.  If you are an aspiring IFR pilot or a seasoned Instrument rated pro\, you won’t want to miss this seminar.\n\n\n  \nDave Kramer MD\, an ophthalmologist for over 30 years\, is an instrument rated\, tailwheel\, complex and high performance endorsed commercial MEL pilot as well as a basic and instrument ground instructor with an interest in weather. He has been flying since 2012\, has over 1100 hours of which over 500 have been in the IFR system.  He also enjoys long cross country flying\, night flying and flying in the LA area.\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 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/hazards-of-frost-and-icing-3/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153348
CREATED:20210123T214039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210123T231124Z
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SUMMARY:How Outside Flying Trips Enhanced My Path to Checkride
DESCRIPTION:Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n\n\n\nMost pilots take a straightforward path through training. One flight at a time\, slogging through training exercises\, completing FAA knowledge requirements and obtaining the necessary aviation experience. But Nico Ghilardi isn’t like most pilots\, join us to hear his story of one pilot’s novel journey to his private pilot checkride. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites Private Pilot Nico Ghilardi to share his path to becoming a private pilot\, highlighting the unique side opportunities he took to get real mountain flying experience\, learn about challenging weather conditions\, apply short-field takeoff and landing techniques in the beauty of the Colorado mountains. \nThere are a lot of ways you can customize your training adventure to the way you want. If you are looking for ways to spice up your training for your private pilot certificate\, join us to hear Nico as he shares his innovative training flights.\n\n\n  \nNico Ghilardi is a private pilot with over 150 flight hours. Recently he obtained his high performance endorsement\, and is currently receiving aerobatic training. He has a surplus of flying experience after adventuring on a multi-day flying trip throughout Colorado\, and various other iconic destinations across the country. During the day he works as a biologist\, competes in professional swimming competitions\, and enjoys spending time with his family.\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 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/how-outside-flying-trips-enhanced-my-path-to-checkride/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210213T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153348
CREATED:20210127T004646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T004731Z
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SUMMARY:Preventative Maintenance at a 50-Hour Service
DESCRIPTION:Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn November of last year\, SCFC presented a seminar in which we reviewed the types of things a pilot can do that qualify as preventive maintenance.  Now\, we will revisit the topic in the context of a real-world 50-hour service done on a regularly flying aircraft. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites A&P Tim Davis to talk in-depth about tasks pilots can perform during a 50-hour service. There are many tasks that qualify as preventive maintenance. In this seminar\, Tim will identify those tasks  that pilots could perform such as oil changes\, cleaning and gapping spark plugs\, light bulb replacements and lubrication of flight controls. He will describe the steps to perform these tasks and the required steps to document the maintenance. \nIf you wanted to gain a real world understanding of how to apply your knowledge of preventive maintenance\, join us for this unique opportunity.\n\n\n  \nTim Davis is an A&P and aircraft mechanic at San Carlos Flight Center.  A Bay Area native\, he worked as a Quality Analyst for Electronic Arts and Blizzard Entertainment before completing aircraft maintenance training at City College of San Francisco and earning his A&P certificate.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/preventative-maintenance-at-a-50-hour-service/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153348
CREATED:20210128T030916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210128T030955Z
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SUMMARY:From Six Packs to Glass – a look into Avionics Upgrades
DESCRIPTION:Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nAre you an airplane owner? Have you ever thought that it may be time for an avionics upgrade? Maybe you have even considered overhauling your entire instrument panel. \nMaybe you’re thinking of buying your first plane\, and you’re looking at options to modernize it’s old instrument panel to a modern instrument panel without the cost of a factory\, new airplane. \nSCFC has invited local Bay Area pilot and flight instructor\, James Sloan\, to describe the path he took a few years ago to transform his Cessna 182 from a “six pack” to a glass panel. The process took a significant amount of research and coordination between the offerings of various avionics manufacturers. The result is a beautiful\, clean\, modern interior and fantastic system management features. \nThe presentation is an inner look at a complicated process and is of interest even if you don’t own a plane.\n\n\n  \nJames Sloan earned his PPL in 2002 and flew around the East Coast for a few years.  After several years off he joined SCFC in 2017 and has since obtained his instrument\, commercial\, advanced and instrument ground instructor\, and flight instructor ratings. I currently have about 550 hours in single engine airplanes and own 1.6 Cessnas. \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 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/from-six-packs-to-glass-a-look-into-avionics-upgrades/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210220T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210220T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153348
CREATED:20210128T031350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210128T031350Z
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SUMMARY:Supplemental Oxygen Systems
DESCRIPTION:Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n  \n\n\n\nSupplemental oxygen is required in unpressurized aircraft by regulation above 12\,500 MSL and often by good operating practice at lower altitudes. Pilots-in-command must consider the oxygen needs of both crew and passengers when planning flights during which oxygen will be used. \nJoin us as our Assistant Chief Pilot Brian Eliot discusses the use of supplemental oxygen systems and their usage in flight. In this seminar we will consider the provisioning of oxygen for flight\, including both built-in and portable systems\, preflight testing of oxygen\, briefing and supervision of passengers\, and proper dispensing of oxygen in flight. Brian will also examine the major classification of oxygen systems with a focus on the continuous-flow systems common to general aviation. Concluding with recommendations on assembling a personal oxygen kit that satisfies the aircraft and circumstances of the pilot and prospective passengers for flight in unpressurized aircraft. \nIf you have ever considered using or have used supplemental oxygen methods – don’t miss out on this seminar.\n\n\n  \nBrian Eliot is San Carlos Flight Center’s Assistant Chief Pilot and resident expert for IFR training and Garmin G1000 avionics. He has been flying since 1995 and received all his training in the Bay Area. Brian previously worked as a broadcast engineer\, a software developer\, and taught computer science at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. He regularly presents at San Carlos Flight Center safety seminars and has a reputation for making complex concepts easy to learn and understand.\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 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/supplemental-oxygen-systems/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210224T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153348
CREATED:20210128T031830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210211T033739Z
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SUMMARY:So You Want to Buy a Turbine?
DESCRIPTION:Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSo you think you want to own a turbine aircraft? With owning a turbine comes many advantages including speed\, endurance\, safety\, and reliability. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites TBM pilot and owner Tom McGrath to highlight his experience as an owner of one of the most popular single-engine turbines on the market. In this discussion\, he’ll cover the performance and costs of ownership\, focusing mainly on Turboprop aircraft\, but also light jets. Tom will emphasize the increased performance he experienced in turbines as he was flying across the world\, along with some of the expected maintenance associated with the airplane. He’ll also provide a high-level overview of what to expect while operating a turbine aircraft including performance characteristics in all critical phases of flight\, and additional training all pilots should consider. \nCome hear and discuss the pros and cons of stepping into the “I love the smell of Jet fuel in the morning” crowd. \n  \n \n\n\nTom McGrath is a 7000 hour pilot with 2700 in TBM aircraft over the last 9 years.  Tom stepped from Beech Bonanza’s to the TBM in 2012.  Tom will use the experience of owning the TBM’s and buying knowledge of competitors to bring the discussion to the prospective owner or dreamer.\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 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/so-you-want-to-buy-a-turbine/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210227T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153348
CREATED:20210128T032118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210128T032206Z
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SUMMARY:Radio Communications 1: Radio Basics
DESCRIPTION:Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFlying through SF Bay Area airspace requires a high degree of situational awareness and sophisticated radio skills. And yet\, radio communication is rarely taught as a specific subject during private pilot training. Usually\, new pilots just absorb what they hear on the frequency around them\, both good and bad. Although some radio techniques are covered in ground school\, rarely do student pilots get the time devoted to demystifying this often-confusing subject. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites Chief Pilot Herb Patten and pilot Dan Dyer to bridge the communication gap\, help newer pilots understand the structure of radio and how to improve their own.  The presentation will begin with a review of radio communication phraseology and use.  What part is structured?  What part is unstructured?  What words are good official phraseology\, and what words are considered jargon\, slang\, or poor grammar? \nIf you are new to radio communication\, or just want a great review to fill gaps in your pilot education\, please join us for this unique opportunity.\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 1\,500 hours into at least 120 different California airports.  He is the current chairman of the Upwind Foundation\, famous for its Upwind Summer Scholarship Program. In 2015\, Herb was named a Master Instructor by the National Association of Flight Instructors. \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 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/radio-communications-1-radio-basics/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210303T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210303T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153348
CREATED:20210220T211511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210220T211511Z
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SUMMARY:GSR: VFR Charts
DESCRIPTION:Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n  \n\n\n\nDo you know how to identify where certain VFR reporting waypoints are on a chart? Do you know how to determine if the airport you are landing at has an operating beacon?  Do you know if the airport you are landing at has pilot controlled lighting\, or lighting at all?  Maybe  you know those basics but are interested in a VFR chart refresher\, then this is the place for you. \nVFR charts pack an extraordinary amount of material and represent a 3-dimensional world of terrain and airspaces in 2 dimensions. They describe graphically the earth as it looks to us pilots from the air.  And no matter how much we study them and how good we get at interpreting them there is always something new or some little nuance that we didn’t realize. Lastly\, they are fun.  Who doesn’t enjoy looking at a map\, especially an aviation one? \nJoin San Carlos Flight Center CFI Mari Baratto as she gives a ground school refresher on VFR charts.  She will entertain you while educating you about common as well as uncommon VFR charts symbology. After this seminar you will have knowledge of interesting facts that you use to impress your friends.\n\n\n  \nMari May Baratto is a Certified Flight Instructor and an FAA Instrument Ground Instructor with experience teaching both Private and Commercial Pilot students. A commercial rated pilot both in Brazil and in the United States\, Mari has a diverse background flying through different airspaces\, especially through one of the country’s most intimidating areas\, the Washington DC SFRA. Mari has been recognized as a 2018 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 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/gsr-vfr-charts/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210306T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210306T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153348
CREATED:20210220T211801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210301T175410Z
UID:10001794-1615032000-1615037400@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:4 Things You Should Have Learned in Your First 10 Hours
DESCRIPTION:Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n\n\n\n  \nWhat we learn first\, we learn best.  The Law of Primacy says it is critical that some things should be learned early in flight training giving you the best chance of learning them well\, and retaining those skills. \nDan Dyer is a nationally-recognized flight instructor that has spent years thinking deeply about pilot training and how best to sequence the transfer of ground knowledge and in-flight skills to student pilots.  He has a degree in Cognitive Science and that gives him interesting insights into the ways humans think and learn.  At SCFC\, he brought that background to the development of the SCFC private pilot training syllabus\, which has become known for its structure and effectiveness. \nIn this seminar\, Dyer reveals the four most important skill areas that all early student pilots should learn\, and sadly\, why they are often overlooked. If your pilot training didn’t provide you with solid ability in these four skill areas\, you may have real difficulty learning and perfecting them later in training. Primary skills must be presented in a logical order\, step by step\, making sure the students have learned the preceding step before moving to the next step. In his work helping experienced pilots perfect basic skills\, Dyer has seen that the process for re-learning primary skills late can be confusing and time consuming.  Note: If you think the four are climbs\, descents\, turns\, and straight-and-level flight\, you aren’t thinking deeply enough about what makes you a safe and competent pilot. \nJoin us for one flight instructor’s opinion on what skills you should challenge yourself to learn in your first 10 hours of training\, or relearn as soon as you can.\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 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/4-things-you-should-have-learned-in-your-first-10-hours/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210310T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153348
CREATED:20210225T041736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T041736Z
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SUMMARY:You're Not the Only Pilot in the Sky
DESCRIPTION:Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n  \n\n\n\nThe radio frequency is a precious and shared resource\, with every pilot on frequency hearing everyone else’s good\, bad\, and ugly transmissions. Radio skills are essential but often not taught or taught poorly. Sadly\, pilots often learn from listening to the radio where there is a plethora of jargon\, slang and extraneous words. Learning to use direct\, clear\, and concise phraseology is imperative to effective radio communication; although not everyone always follows that motto. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites King Air Captain and check airman Ben Taber to share with us the things that grate on the ears of other pilots and air traffic controllers. After 30 years of flying throughout North America\, Ben has developed a keen ear for quality radio practices\, and useful tips & tricks that can improve your radio skills and make you sound like a pro. Sounding like a professional on the radio doesn’t have to be just for airline pilots – take this opportunity to see if you have been developing bad radio habits over the years\, and find a solution to remedy the issue. \nJoin us for this ear-opening opportunity to discover key radio practices that you might’ve missed out on for all these years.\n\n\n  \nCaptain Bennett Taber is a check airman and training captain with over 20 years and 17\,000 hours of air charter experience throughout the western United States. His first 500 hours of flying were in Alaska. Captain Taber manages flight operations and charter sales for Dreamline Aviation in the San Francisco Bay Area and is a Dreamline Training Captain in Beech King Air aircraft. \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 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/youre-not-the-only-pilot-in-the-sky/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210313T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210313T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153348
CREATED:20210301T190512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210305T224621Z
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SUMMARY:An Overview of the WINGS Program
DESCRIPTION:Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n\n\n\nDealing with a Post-Covid environment means there will be changes to the way we fly and what we have relied on to keep us safe.  The FAA alerts pilots to occupied ramps\, parked up runways and taxi routes pilots are accustomed to using.  Building a good defense and expecting the unexpected when returning to active flying is a great strategy\, so join us for a discussion on distractions and how to manage them on the surface and in the air\, ways to gain proficiency through the WINGS program\, and managing our expectations from the time we arrive at the airport to when we get back on the ground. \nIn this presentation\, FAASTeam Program Manager\, Karen Arendt will call on pilots to be alert to conditions that have changed in the last year due to COVID-19 pandemic related flight restrictions\, including parking of overflow traffic and part-time towers\, degradation of flying skills and how to improve manual flying skills\, flight risk tool and how to manage risk. This event qualifies for Wings Credit. \nJoin us to learn about new tools the FAA has implemented to help pilots stay proficient and safe for every flight.\n\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 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/an-overview-of-the-wings-program/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210317T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153348
CREATED:20210225T041207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T041207Z
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SUMMARY:IFR Currency - The Devil in the Details
DESCRIPTION:Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n  \n\n\n\nThere is a thin overcast layer at 800 at your destination and you are ready to fly the ILS which shouldn’t be too hard with the light IFR conditions\, but are you legal? What is that regulation about IFR currency and what are the specifics? \nJoin Herb Patten\, Chief Pilot at San Carlos Flight Center for this “Devils in the Details” seminar on IFR currency. In this seminar we will take an in-depth look at the regulations instrument rated pilots must follow to maintain their IFR currency. Pilots sometimes remember this as six approaches within the last six calendar months. What counts as an approach? Oh\, and there is something about tracking and holding. What is meant by holding? Can I do these in a simulator instead? \nDon’t let the fog of the regulations put you in a hold. This seminar will clear you for the approach as we descend via the FAA regulations and legal interpretation to clarify some of the ambiguity in the regulations.\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 1\,500 hours into at least 120 different California airports.  He is the current chairman of the Upwind Foundation\, famous for its Upwind Summer Scholarship Program. In 2015\, Herb was named a Master Instructor by the National Association of Flight Instructors. \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 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/ifr-currency-the-devil-in-the-details/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210320T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210320T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153348
CREATED:20210227T232156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T032633Z
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SUMMARY:CAL FIRE – An Insight to Fighting Fires From the Sky
DESCRIPTION:Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n  \n\n\n\nCAL FIRE is the leading aerial firefighting force\, protecting California and neighboring states throughout major fire-seasons. Aviation is an integral part of what makes CAL FIRE successful\, with hundreds of aircraft and pilots\, it takes a team to ensure people are safe. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites Chief of CAL FIRE Flight Operations Stu Sprung to provide an insight of their daily operations\, a summary of the types of aircraft used\, and a description of the various mission profiles flown in fire areas. In this seminar\, Stu will detail the typical flight operations that are active around TFR’s and the “Fire Traffic Area”. He will share observations about typical conflicts between CAL FIRE and GA aircraft and provide recommendations to mitigate them. With rapidly growing wildfires\, it’s imperative that GA pilots understand the activities that take place in fire operations so they can remain well clear. \nIf you have ever wanted to gain an insight into the aerial firefighting operations of CAL FIRE and how it pertains to you; don’t miss out on this seminar.\n\n\n  \nStu Sprung is the Chief of Flight Operations for CAL FIRE.  CAL FIRE is the second largest fire department in the United States\, with the largest dedicated aerial firefighting fleet in the world with over 70 aircraft.  Stu primarily flies the C-130H Hercules\, UH-1H Super Huey\, and OV-10A Bronco.\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 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/cal-fire-an-insight-to-fighting-fires-from-the-sky/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210324T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153348
CREATED:20210301T182550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T165313Z
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SUMMARY:Transitioning to a Cirrus\, What to Expect?
DESCRIPTION:Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n  \n\n\n\nThe Cirrus SR series aircraft is known as the most technologically advanced single-engine piston on the market. With seamless integration across its systems\, pure luxury\, speed\, and safety – who wouldn’t want to fly one? \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites Private Pilot Brandan Dadoun\, who recently completed his Cirrus SR20 transition training\, to highlight his experience. Cirrus is the only GA manufacturer that provides structured training courses and supplements for all Cirrus pilots. With an emphasis on safety brought about through their redundant reliable systems\, CAPS airframe parachute\, or structured training\, no pilot will be left behind. Their training provides colorful and detailed step by step procedures & tutorials for all phases of flight and includes interactive activities to ensure comprehension. Brandan will conclude with an overview of the systematic\, operational\, and flight handling differences in the Cirrus compared to most other GA aircraft. \nIf you have ever dreamt of flying the sports cars of the skies\, or want to learn more about the most incredible airplane in its class – join us for this seminar.\n\n\n  \nBrandan Dadoun is a private pilot and SCFC’s Seminar Coordinator. He has completed the majority of his flight training at SCFC with over 200 flight hours and has extensive flying experience throughout all of California. He is an advocate for getting youth involved in aviation and is actively involved in many aviation programs himself. When he’s not flying\, he enjoys teaching others and spreading his love for aviation.\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 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/transitioning-to-a-cirrus-what-to-expect/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210327T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210327T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153348
CREATED:20210302T005508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T005508Z
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SUMMARY:Airplane Performance Charts and Tables
DESCRIPTION:Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n  \n\n\n\nPrior to certification\, airplane manufacturers and the aerospace engineers that work for them\, run exhaustive tests of new airplanes as they perform normal and emergency maneuvers in a variety of atmospheric and loading conditions. That critical performance information is communicated to future pilots through Section 5 of the POH – Aircraft Performance. Pilots must fully understand this section to fully understand their aircraft. \nAlthough there is no single standard for the display of performance information\, new pilots should be taught to decode performance information conveyed in both table format\, or on performance graphs. Additionally\, the complexity of performance information can also be found in footnotes\, inset boxes\, and textual addendum. \nJoin us on March 27\, as San Carlos Flight Center CFI Brian Eliot reviews the publication and display of aircraft performance information and walks us through the most important types of charts and tables. If you are a new pilot\, prepare to welcome in a tremendous amount of new information. If you are a high-time pilot\, we think you will still enjoy this review of this critical part of knowing your aircraft.\n\n\n  \nBrian Eliot is San Carlos Flight Center’s Assistant Chief Pilot and resident expert for IFR training and Garmin G1000 avionics. He has been flying since 1995 and received all his training in the Bay Area. Brian previously worked as a broadcast engineer\, a software developer\, and taught computer science at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. He regularly presents at San Carlos Flight Center safety seminars and has a reputation for making complex concepts easy to learn and understand.\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 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/airplane-performance-charts-and-tables/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210331T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210331T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153348
CREATED:20210302T005642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210312T011017Z
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SUMMARY:Destination Sedona & Tuscon
DESCRIPTION:Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n  \n\n\n\nFrom the Grand Canyon to the painted rocks of Sedona\, Arizona is home to America’s most stunning vistas. While breathtaking in beauty\, these locations have hidden challenges that demand attention. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites commercial pilot David Agranovich to highlight his experience flying in the Tucson and Sedona regions of Arizona. In this seminar\, David will discuss his route planning from the Bay Area to Arizona\, factors to consider along the way\, and airport operations at Sedona and Tucson. He will also cover other factors common to this region including high elevation airports\, density altitude\, rising terrain\, and busy airspace. Lastly he will share activities to do while on the ground\, including hiking up the rocks of Sedona and strolling around the local cities. \nWhether you choose to visit Sedona’s legendary Airport Mesa\, fly in the Grand Canyon\, or operate among F-16s and A-10s in the pattern at Tucson International – Arizona will not disappoint.\n\n\n  \nDavid Agranovich is an instrument-rated commercial pilot working on his instructor certificates. He’s normally found taking 182 out for flights in the Sierras or running shelter dogs up the coast for Pilots and Paws. In his spare time\, he works at Facebook leading their efforts to counter foreign interference in elections.\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 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/destination-sedona-tuscon/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210403T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210403T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153348
CREATED:20210324T205114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T205114Z
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SUMMARY:Destination - French Valley Airport\, Staying Safe at a Busy Non-Towered Airport
DESCRIPTION:Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n\n\n\nFrench Valley Airport (F70) is a busy non-towered airport located just a short flight from Los Angeles. With hundreds of operations a day\, operating at this airport will keep many pilots at the top of their game. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites Commercial Pilot Dave Kramer for a review of his recent round-trip journey to French Valley airport in a Beech Baron. In this seminar\, Dave will discuss his route of flight\, planning considerations such as the crowded Los Angeles Bravo and Ontario airspaces\, along with a review of operations into and out of F70. Long cross-country trips require extensive planning and Dave will demonstrate his process for obtaining preflight planning information about a new airport in a systematic manner. Lastly\, he will cover the different things one might do at French Valley\, such as golfing\, dining\, and an abundance of outdoor activities. \nFlying long distance can be a new challenge for some\, but navigating the complexities of the LA airspace while getting to your destination poses an entirely different learning curve. Join us to feel confident on your next trip to this beautiful airport \n \n\n\nDave Kramer MD\, an ophthalmologist for over 30 years\, is an instrument rated\, tailwheel\, complex and high performance endorsed commercial MEL pilot as well as a basic and instrument ground instructor with an interest in weather. He has been flying since 2012\, has over 1100 hours of which over 500 have been in the IFR system.  He also enjoys long cross country flying\, night flying and flying in the LA area.\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 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/destination-french-valley-airport-staying-safe-at-a-busy-non-towered-airport/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210407T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153348
CREATED:20210326T191412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210326T191412Z
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SUMMARY:Transition to Multi-Engine
DESCRIPTION:Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n\n\n\nOne engine is good.  Two are better.  A multi-engine rating opens up a whole new set of aviation opportunities.  Have you ever wondered what it takes to upgrade your ASEL to an AMEL?  Or maybe you’ve wondered how much additional knowledge and training it could possibly take to operate a twin-engine aircraft safely?  Bring your curiosity and join us to find out. \nSan Carlos Flight Center CFII Brian Eliot will present a seminar designed to introduce ASEL pilots to the world of AMEL.  He will walk the audience through the basic requirements found in FAR Part 61\, including both knowledge items and flight skills\, and then dive more deeply into the required flight proficiency items in terms of preflight inspections\, ground operations\, maneuvers\, and emergency procedures. \nWhether it’s in your near future or still in the dream phase\, plan to join us for this informative safety seminar all about transitioning to Multi-Engine Aircraft.\n\n\n  \nBrian Eliot is San Carlos Flight Center’s Assistant Chief Pilot and resident expert for IFR training and Garmin G1000 avionics. He has been flying since 1995 and received all his training in the Bay Area. Brian previously worked as a broadcast engineer\, a software developer\, and taught computer science at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. He regularly presents at San Carlos Flight Center safety seminars and has a reputation for making complex concepts easy to learn and understand. \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 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/transition-to-multi-engine/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210410T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210410T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153348
CREATED:20210325T164253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210325T164253Z
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SUMMARY:Ground School Refresher: Tips for Understanding VORs
DESCRIPTION:Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n  \n\n\n\nFor decades\, pilots navigated the skies accurately through all kinds of weather by “flying the needle” on a VOR.  The VHF-based ground facilities formed the basis of the Federal Airway System that still exists to this day.  Easily recognizable to pilots as large white bowling pin structures\, or rings of white stonehenge teeth on mountain ridges\, the sight of these stations means you’ve navigated the airway successfully. \nAlthough GPS has revolutionized cross-country navigation\, private and instrument pilots are still tested on their ability to tune and track VOR courses.  What is your VOR-IQ?  How well do you understand these navigational aids?  Do you know how to stay “Same Side Safe”? \nWhile many instructors devote only a glancing interest in VORs\, CFI Dan Dyer became intrigued with VORs as a tool for pilots and has spent hundreds of hours trying to understand the best way to explain them to new pilots.  If you’ve taken the “Radio Navigation” module of the Flight Center’s private pilot ground school\, you’ve likely seen his tips for how to think about VORs.  If not\, consider tuning in on Wednesday as Dan shares his VOR Tips and Tricks with the goal for a better informed Bay Area flying community.\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 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/ground-school-refresher-tips-for-understanding-vors/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210414T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153348
CREATED:20210329T204401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T193130Z
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SUMMARY:An Insight into the Operations at Oakland Center
DESCRIPTION:Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n\n\n\nOakland Center is unique in that it has two distinctly different air traffic control functions. There is the normal en route air traffic control as well as an oceanic air traffic operation that manages the largest volume of international airspace in the world at one facility. Enroute controllers often control large amounts of airspace with substantial amounts of traffic\, and it takes a lot of effort to ensure things go smoothly. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites Justin Martin of Oakland Center (ZOA) to provide an insight to the procedures that take place within the enroute environment. In this seminar\, Justin will discuss the different separation minimas\, airspace configurations/delegations\, and technology used. Many think that pilots only deal with enroute controllers while in Class A airspace\, but GA pilots interact with enroute controllers more often than most think. \nIf you have ever wanted to learn more about what takes place at Oakland Center\, and how GA pilots can improve their effective communication and understanding\, join us for this seminar.\n\n\n  \nJustin Martin is an Air Traffic Controller and NATCA Representative at Oakland ARTCC. Along with his ATC experience\, he has 15 years of GA flying experience. He is very passionate about aviation education and outreach\, and is a subject matter expert on enroute airspace and procedures\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 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/an-insight-into-the-operations-at-oakland-center/
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