SCFC Events
Meet the Piper Dakota
San Carlos Flight Center , Select a Country:The Piper Dakota is the latest addition to the Flight Center fleet. It is a four-seat, fixed gear low wing plane powered by a Lycoming O-540 engine. How does this airplane compare to other airplanes in the Flight Center fleet? What missions would be ideal for the Dakota?. What is involved in upgrading your ride
What to Expect Taking the FAA Knowledge Test
San Carlos Flight Center , Select a Country:Pilots must pass two standardized tests to obtain a Private Pilot certificate - a test of knowledge on a computer, and a test of flight skills in the aircraft. In preparing for the flight skills test, students can refer to the Airman Certification Standards document which specifies in great detail the nature of the flight
SQL Tower Tour (1 of 2)
Are you curious about what happens in the tower at an airport? Would you like to increase your knowledge of how air traffic is managed at the San Carlos airport? The KSQL Air Traffic Manager has offered to host small groups of pilots to meet the tower controllers and take a tour of the San
SQL Tower Tour (2 of 2)
Are you curious about what happens in the tower at an airport? Would you like to increase your knowledge of how air traffic is managed at the San Carlos airport? The KSQL Air Traffic Manager has offered to host small groups of pilots to meet the tower controllers and take a tour of the San
Professional Pilot Screening Quiz
San Carlos Flight Center , Select a Country:What is the most intense job interview you have ever had? When you knew you really wanted the position but also knew that one wrong answer would get your resume deposited in the circular file. For Commercial Pilots trying to enter the world of charter aviation and/or corporate flying, that first job interview may seem
How My Plane Buying Experience Went
San Carlos Flight Center , Select a Country:Most pilots have considered the possibility of someday owning an airplane, even if most end up only renting. Those that have bought an airplane know that it can be just as involved as buying a home or business, and takes a lot of careful consideration. What plane to buy? How should I structure ownership? So
2024-04 IMC Club SQL
San Carlos Flight Center , Select a Country:NOTE: Since this event will involve active discussion, it will be held over Zoom and not broadcast via Livestream. Please RSVP by 12pm on Apr 17th to receive Zoom meeting info via email before the event starts. Most pilots like analyzing scenarios and trying to answer the age old question of what would I do in
EAA Young Eagles @ SCFC April 2024
San Carlos Flight Center , Select a Country:SCFC is hosting EAA Chapter 20 for their Young Eagles event on April 20th. Learn more about Young Eagles from the EAA’s website.
Flying in San Diego’s Airspace
San Carlos Flight Center , Select a Country:Description coming soon
Under the Cowling Workshop
San Carlos Flight Center , Select a Country:A&P Charles Rudolf will share a unique perspective on airplane engines and systems, including details of the fuel, ignition, induction and more in this in-person workshop. As a pilot, you learn about airplane engines and systems from the Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge. That information is supplemented by details from your specific Airplane Flight Manual.