From piston props to jumbo jets, many people dream of becoming an airline pilot. But what does it take to get there? Randall Walliser has been involved in aviation for as long as he can remember and knows what it takes to get and hold the dream position. Long ago, Randall flew as a member
Palo Alto Airport is the busiest GA airport in the Bay Area. Palo Alto is unique with new taxiways, complicated airspace, and forever changing conditions. Along with any airport, Palo Alto brings its own sets of challenges and we want local pilots to be aware of what has changed. San Carlos Flight Center
Flying IFR brings its own sets of challenges. From managing your navigation to handling the radios, and flying the approach into your destination airport. As pilots, we need to be familiar with all the necessary information about our flight before we fly it. Before you fly your next IFR flight, join us to learn more
SEMINAR POSTPONED - WILL OCCUR ON WEDENSDAY APRIL 1ST @ 7PM San Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club, committed to building general aviation thought safety, community, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey, most recently in 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School.
Sometimes the Flight Center likes to do non-aviation things, and tonight is one of them! Join us for bowling at Bel-Mateo Bowl on Friday, March 6th, between 6pm-8pm for a night on the lanes. Sign up below and come hang out with the people of SCFC, meet fellow members, and maybe chat with employees you
Keeping an airport strong takes a lot of hard work. The airplane owners and pilots of San Carlos Airport are fortunate to have a great team from San Mateo County maintaining and protecting the airport. Issues are addressed instantly, from runway surface issues to refurbishing the hangars and limiting neighboring construction against flight operations. SCFC
UPDATE: A gloomy weekend is ruining our 8th Anniversary Celebration, so we are postponing some of the fun until the next outdoor BBQ. No mini-golf (except what you can play on your iPhone), and no dim sum. We still intend to honor our 8 Years of Awesome with long sleeve T-shirts, collective 8th anniversary pins,
**Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** Click here to learn more about online viewing. In some ways, learning to fly is largely about learning to land. Pilots of small planes need to perform at least one
**Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, this event is being postponed. We will announce the reschedule date at a later time.** Click here to learn more about SCFC's response to the COVID-19 situation. It's that time of year again! Upwind Scholarship Foundation invites you to a fundraising Wine and Cheese Soiree on
**Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** Click here to learn more about online viewing. Santa Maria, the gateway to Southern California, and the beautiful Santa Ynez valley is a great destination airport for many reasons. From the
