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SUMMARY:VFR into IMC: Trapped by the Weather or Trapped by Ourselves?
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will only be available for online viewing. \nClick here to learn more about online viewing \n  \nYou may also be interested in learning more from Professor Emeritus Dale Wilson; to view his “A Perspective on Night Flying from a Human Factors Specialist” available in our Members Only Seminar Archive click here.  \n  \n\n\n\nTo non-pilots\, it may seem like a simple\, binary decision – is the weather okay to fly today? Pilots know that “weather” is really a combination of many issues\, winds\, moisture\, stability\, visibility\, cloud cover\, temperature\, etc. Many of these factors are complex and can change rapidly throughout the day. For pilots on a defined mission\, facing a complex\, marginal weather situation\, there may be a temptation to “squeeze the gap” between closing ceilings and visibility ahead. As with most decisions a pilot must make\, this decision has real life and death consequences. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites Professor Emeritus\, ASA Author\, and CFI Dale Wilson to discuss the human-factor elements responsible for VFR flight into IMC. VFR into IMC is still the number one cause of fatal general aviation weather-related accidents. Why is this? In this seminar\, join Dale to find out. He will also explain mitigation strategies to help you avoid getting trapped by this deadly threat. \nWe invite all pilots to tune in for this presentation to increase awareness of the decision-making process and overall flight safety. \n \n\n\nDale Wilson\, M.S. ATP\, CFI\, MCFI/MGI\, is Professor Emeritus at Central Washington University in Ellensburg\, WA\, and is the author of popular ASA books\, Managing Risk: Best Practices for Pilots\, and more recently\, Human Factors: Enhancing Pilot Performance. Since 1996\, he has taught courses dealing with the physiological and psychological aspects of pilot performance\, safety management\, threat and error management\, and aviation weather. He continues his passion by writing numerous articles in aviation journals and magazines. To find out more about our speaker and his work visit his web page at the Aviation Department’s website click here. \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 2022 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Livestream access is free for everyone\, but recorded seminars are available solely to members at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web archive of over 400 recorded safety seminars.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/vfr-into-imc-trapped-by-the-weather-or-trapped-by-ourselves/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230225T120000
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SUMMARY:Destination New Cuyama (L88)
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will only be available for online viewing. \nClick here to learn more about online viewing \n  \nYou may also be interested in learning more about other unique destinations. Visit our Members Only Seminar Archive and search “Destination” to view our Destination Series. For an example\, click the link here. \n  \n\n\n\nNew Cuyama\, a Southern California airport closed for years\, has now reopened and is more ready than ever for your arrival. Nestled between the Central Valley and coastal mountain ranges\, New Cuyama Airport is surrounded by national forests\, wildlife refuges\, and national monuments\, which makes safely accessing the airport a task involving regulatory awareness and compliance. The Bay Area FlyOutGroup (FOG) plans to make the trip in Spring to see the extensive airport renovations\, and is encouraging all FOG pilots to attend this pre-event briefing. \nSan Carlos Flight Center and FOG invite pilot and New Cuyama Airport Ambassador\, Steve Sappington to discuss New Cuyama (L88) airport operations and flight planning considerations. We have asked him to share with us what pilots flying into L88 need to know\, including special considerations such as noise abatement procedures\, surrounding wildlife\, terrain\, and weather patterns. He will utilize visual imagery and other flight planning software to help emphasize his points\, and conclude his presentation with an overview of things to do in the area. \nIf you ever considered venturing to New Cuyama\, this will be an informative head start to your flight planning. We hope you can join us for this presentation\, and for our subsequent FlyOutGroup (FOG) fly-in event\, more details TBA at the end of the seminar. \n \n\n\nSteve Sappington is a 1600-hour private pilot who enjoys exploring the West with his wife Nance in their vintage Cessna 182. As a volunteer\, he helped Blue Sky Center orchestrate the rebuilding and reopening of New Cuyama Airport (L88) in October 2022. \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 2022 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Livestream access is free for everyone\, but recorded seminars are available solely to members at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web archive of over 400 recorded safety seminars.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/destination-new-cuyama-l88/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230301T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230301T170000
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SUMMARY:Transition to the Cessna 206
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will only be available for online viewing. \nClick here to learn more about online viewing \n  \nYou may also be interested in our “Transition to” series which highlights pilots’ transition to many different makes/models. These seminars are available to view in our Members Only Seminar Library which can be accessed by clicking here. \n  \n\n\n\nThe Cessna 206 is a six seat\, high-performance airplane. It is known as the Stationair and has a variety of mission profiles. With more payload\, seating capacity and speed than a Cessna 182\, the Stationair provides the capabilities for pilots that have outgrown the 182. In addition to the constant speed propeller the 206 also comes equipped with a turbocharged engine which is an additional complexity for the pilot stepping up from a Cessna 182. \nAll these features make it a good airplane for carrying six adults over a medium distance or for flying at higher altitudes without suffering the engine degradation found in normally aspirated engines. It is a great airplane for a trip to Las Vegas\, Boise\, or Seattle. The higher payload provides flexibility but must be managed to conform to aircraft weight & balance limitations. \nSan Carlos Flight Center is pleased to introduce a Cessna 206 to the fleet. This seminar provides the foundational knowledge necessary to understand the engine components\, oxygen system\, instrumentation\, and operating procedures. \nJoin CFI Herb Patten as he reviews the systems of this aircraft and why it has earned its reputation as the airborne family hauler. This seminar is a fundamental part of the ground training required of pilots planning to get checked out and fly this aircraft at San Carlos Flight Center. \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 2\,500 hours in more than 130 different California airports.  He is the current chairman of the Upwind Foundation\, famous for its Upwind Summer Scholarship Program. In 2021\, Herb was named a Distinguished Flight Instructor by AOPA.\n\n\nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Livestream access is free for everyone\, but recorded seminars are available solely to members at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web archive of over 500 recorded safety seminars.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/transition-to-the-cessna-206/
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CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230301T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230301T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150746
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SUMMARY:A Day In the Life of a Charter Pilot
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will only be available for online viewing. \nClick here to learn more about online viewing \n  \nYou may also be interested in similar presentations by Captain Ben Taber such as his in-depth Radio Communications seminar “You’re Not the Only Pilot in the Sky” available in the Members Only Seminar Archive or by clicking here. \n  \n\n\n\nIt is impossible to learn the answer to every situation while you are a student pilot. Most of a pilot’s learning happens after becoming a private pilot\, and continues with every flight. Even after flying for so many years\, pilot’s will encounter some interesting and unexpected situations that they never experienced before. \nWith over 20 years of flying as a charter pilot\, Capt. Ben Taber has had numerous unforgettable moments in the cockpit. In this seminar\, he will discuss his memorable times as a charter pilot\, often when something did not go as planned and he was forced to adapt to a situation. \nIf you have ever wondered about the daily experiences professional pilots face\, this is ought to seek your interest. \n \n\n\nCapt. Bennett Taber is a check airman and training captain with over 20 years and 18\,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 2022 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Livestream access is free for everyone\, but recorded seminars are available solely to members at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web archive of over 400 recorded safety seminars.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-charter-pilot-3/
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CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230304T133000
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SUMMARY:Beyond Simple Airspace
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will only be available for online viewing. \nClick here to learn more about online viewing \n  \nYou may also be interested in watching similar seminars in our Ground School Refresher series\, available to view in our Recorded Seminar Library located in the Members Only section. Click here to watch an example. \n  \n\n\n\nThink you know everything about airspace?  It might surprise you to learn there is much more to it then simple alphabet airspace (A\, B\, C\, D\, E and G).  With many different types of airspaces and restrictions\, it could be tough for a pilot to stay proficient within these knowledge areas. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites Chief Pilot and CFI Herb Patten to guide us through an exploration of unusual airspace\, seeking how to remain compliant with regulations in spite of confusing chartered airspace.  Together we will discover the unusual and different airspace defined in 14 CFR part 93 special air traffic rules.  We will investigate unique special military areas and tools to check their status.  Herb will elucidate the differences between VFR corridors and VFR flyways. Finally\, the discussion wouldn’t be complete without exploring class Echo surface areas and a nod to history with a review of airspace classified as TSRA. \nPilots of all backgrounds and ability levels are welcome to attend and participate in this interactive review and exploration of airspace.\n\n\n  \nHerb Patten is the Chief Pilot at 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 2\,500 hours in more than 130 different California airports.  He is the current chairman of the Upwind Foundation\, famous for its Upwind Summer Scholarship Program. In 2021\, Herb was named a 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 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Livestream access is free for everyone\, but recorded seminars are available solely to members at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web archive of over 500 recorded safety seminars.\n\n\n\n 
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LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230308T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230308T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150746
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T205555Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding BasicMed
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will only be available for online viewing. \nClick here to learn more about online viewing \n  \nLike our content? You may also be interested in watching one of over 500 Safety Seminars available to watch in our Members Only Seminar Library. Click here to view. \n  \n\n\n\nBasicMed is an alternate way for pilots to fly without holding an FAA medical certificate as long as they meet certain requirements. Just take the right FAA Form 8700-2 and the BasicMed Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist (CMEC) to your state-licensed physician for the exam. This can take the place of the Class 3 medical exam that was required to be done by an Aviation Medical Examiner. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites FAA Basic Med Program Manager\, Bradley Zeigler to dive into the details of the BasicMed program. BasicMed is an intuitive and great alternative to the traditional medical certification program and in this seminar learn about the regulations\, limitations\, and scenarios in which BasicMed can serve as a great resource for pilots. \nIf you use the regular Aviation Medical Exam process\, you still may want to view this seminar to see what your alternatives are in the future. If you are planning on using the new BasicMed process\, tune in to find out how to get started. \n \n\n\nBrad Zeigler has logged more than 20 years in the aviation safety industry and 30 years as a pilot. Celebrating his 15th year at the FAA\, he is currently with the Flight Standards General Aviation and Commercial Division\, focusing on issues related to airmen certification policy and regulations. In addition to serving as the program manager for BasicMed\, he is crafting the next generation of rules pertaining to new aircraft entrants such as powered-lift and drones. Brad holds Airline Transport Pilot\, Remote Pilot and Flight Instructor Certificates. He is an active general aviation pilot and bases his Cessna 182 in the Washington DC 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 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Livestream access is free for everyone\, but recorded seminars are available solely to members at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/understanding-basicmed/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230311T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230311T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150746
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SUMMARY:Ground School Refresher: Aircraft Engines and Systems
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will only be available for online viewing. \nClick here to learn more about online viewing \n  \nYou may also be interested in our wealth of Ground School Refreshers that are available to members in our Members Only Seminar Library. For an example\, click the link here. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you a master of the systems in your aircraft? Do you understand the fine differences between the ignition system vs. the electrical system? When was the last time you refreshed your knowledge of engine principles or the induction system? If it has been a while or you just need a refresher\, this is the place to be. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites CFI Jack O’Leary to talk about aircraft engines and the other systems used on most small general aviation aircraft. In this seminar\, learn the science behind combustion and understand the ignition systems\, magnetos\, carburetors\, constant speed propellers\, and associated common failures that all pilots need to know. A competent pilot starts with a full understanding of their aircraft. In this seminar\, Jack will give you the foundation you need. \nJoin us for this seminar to further your understanding of piston engines and common systems onboard single-engine piston aircraft. \n \n\n\nJack O’Leary is a CFI at San Carlos Flight Center. Born and raised in Minnesota\, he moved to California to follow his dreams of becoming a pilot. Jack’s interest in flying came from hearing his grandfather’s aviation stories and flying in a seaplane around Minnesota. He progressed through his ratings to eventually become a full-time flight instructor\, and he couldn’t be happier. Outside of flying\, Jack graduated into the world of tech\, and enjoys the outdoors\, whether that being out on the water or hiking with his wife and dog. \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 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Livestream access is free for everyone\, but recorded seminars are available solely to members at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/ground-school-refresher-aircraft-engines-and-systems/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230315T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230315T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150746
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T205657Z
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SUMMARY:Transitioning to a Jet
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will only be available for online viewing. \nClick here to learn more about online viewing \n  \nInterested in learning more about becoming a professional pilot? View more seminars like this available on our Members Only Seminar Library by clicking here. \n  \n\n\n\nThe jump from 120 to 500 knots is not a simple transition. With this speed comes the need for heightened situational awareness and aeronautical decision-making. Adapting to this new fast-paced environment is difficult\, yet reveals practices that all pilots should incorporate. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites Charter Pilot Bennett Ashley to talk about his experience transitioning to the Learjet 60. In this seminar\, Bennett will share lessons learned from his past year flying the Learjet and how he has incorporated these practices into his daily flying. During his formalized training\, he was held accountable for proper aircraft management at higher speeds and altitudes. After receiving his type rating\, he realized the importance of knowing your aircraft systems\, emergency procedures\, and performance to better understand and handle any aircraft. \nWe encourage any pilot who wants to better understand their aircraft and incorporate professional pilot practices into their flying to attend this seminar. \n \n\n\nBennett Ashley is a Commercial Multi-Engine Pilot and a Learjet 60 SIC. He has had the privilege of completing his flight training in the San Francisco Bay Area and now flies for a large charter company based in Van Nuys\, California. \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 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Livestream access is free for everyone\, but recorded seminars are available solely to members at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/transitioning-to-a-jet/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230317T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230317T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150746
CREATED:20230301T202908Z
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SUMMARY:Upwind Wine and Cheese Party and Silent Auction
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of year again! \nThe Upwind Foundation and SCFC invite you to a fundraising Wine and Cheese Soiree on Friday\, March 17th at 6:30 pm. All are welcome! \nWe will celebrate the summer of fundraising\, complete our silent auction\, and as a special treat\, we will meet the winners of the 2023 Upwind Scholarship. Join us to celebrate with the winners and their families. \nPlease RSVP below so we can get a headcount for food and drinks. \nOnline bidding for items in the silent auction is open now!
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/upwind-wine-and-cheese-party-and-silent-auction-2023/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230318T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150746
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SUMMARY:IFR Low Enroute Charts
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will only be available for online viewing. \nClick here to learn more about online viewing \n  \nInterested in learning more about operating under IFR? Search dozens of IFR-related safety seminars available to view in our Members Only Seminar Library. For an example click here. \n  \n\n\n\nMost IFR pilots probably have a general understanding of IFR charts\, including Victor airways\, MEAs\, etc.\, but when was the last time you really looked closely at all the information available on an IFR Low Enroute Chart. Do you recall how to decipher MRAs? Can you identify the different types of fixes along an airway? It’s always a good idea to stop and refresh these important ground knowledge items. \nSCFC Chief Pilot Herb Patten is back with a safety seminar to give depth and meaning to this important IFR resource. He will demystify the numbers and markings on the FAA’s IFR Low Enroute Charts and help pilots develop a better understanding of the details on these charts. Herb will explain waypoint and navigational aid symbology\, and describe the various altitudes shown on the charts. \nThis is a valuable safety seminar for new IFR Students and a great refresher for pilots who are already instrument rated. Don’t miss out on this chart refresher so you won’t miss anything when planning your next IFR flight. \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 2\,500 hours in more than 130 different California airports.  He is the current chairman of the Upwind Foundation\, famous for its Upwind Summer Scholarship Program. In 2021\, Herb was named a 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 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Livestream access is free for everyone\, but recorded seminars are available solely to members at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/ifr-low-enroute-charts-2/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230322T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230322T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150746
CREATED:20230317T210734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T211724Z
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SUMMARY:Emergency Signaling: ELT’s and PLB’s
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will only be available for online viewing. \nClick here to learn more about online viewing \n  \nInterested in learning more about survival in your aircraft? Search for our survival series of Safety Seminars such as “First Aid for Pilots” available to members on our Members Only Seminar Library available by clicking here. \n  \n\n\n\nPersonal Locator Beacons (PLBs) are becoming cheaper and more reliable.  Why would a pilot need a PLB if they already have an onboard ELT?  How would a PLB help a pilot in an emergency?  What is a PLB anyway? \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites Chief Pilot Herb Patten to explain the critical differences between PLBs and ELTs.  In this seminar\, he will review the history of the emergence of regulations on ELTs\, review accident data that highlights the problems and challenges of the original ELT design\, describe the enhancements offered in the new 406-MHz ELT and how they function and provide an update on the proposed regulations for ELT requirements. \nMost pilots are aware of the onboard Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) in their personal or rented airplanes.  Most know that the older models transmitted a distress signal on 121.5-MHz in the event of a hard landing.  But how many know what frequency the new models transmit on?  How does an ELT differ from a PLB?  Do you know the differences in who receives your distress signal and how quickly? \nDon’t miss this seminar if you want to be prepared in post-emergency landing situations\, and how you can increase your chances of surviving through the use of ELT’s and PLB’s.\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 2\,500 hours in more than 130 different California airports.  He is the current chairman of the Upwind Foundation\, famous for its Upwind Summer Scholarship Program. In 2021\, Herb was named a 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 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. \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/emergency-signaling-elts-and-plbs-3/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230325T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150746
CREATED:20230301T224127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T183439Z
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SUMMARY:Transition to the Cessna 206
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will only be available for online viewing. \nClick here to learn more about online viewing \n  \nYou may also be interested in our “Transition to” series which highlights pilots’ transition to many different makes/models. These seminars are available to view in our Members Only Seminar Library which can be accessed by clicking here. \n  \n\n\n\nThe Cessna 206 is a six seat\, high-performance airplane. It is known as the Stationair and has a variety of mission profiles. With more payload\, seating capacity and speed than a Cessna 182\, the Stationair provides the capabilities for pilots that have outgrown the 182. In addition to the constant speed propeller the 206 also comes equipped with a turbocharged engine which is an additional complexity for the pilot stepping up from a Cessna 182. \nSan Carlos Flight Center is pleased to introduce a Cessna 206 to the fleet. This seminar provides the foundational knowledge necessary to understand the engine components\, oxygen system\, instrumentation\, and operating procedures. San Carlos Flight Center invites CFI Herb Patten as he reviews the systems of this aircraft and why it has earned its reputation as the airborne family hauler. This seminar is a fundamental part of the ground training required of pilots planning to get checked out and fly this aircraft at the San Carlos Flight Center. \nPilots transitioning to new aircraft must be familiar with its operating characteristics and limitations. Join us to develop a routine of how to analyze new aircraft and fly with confidence. \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 2\,500 hours in more than 130 different California airports.  He is the current chairman of the Upwind Foundation\, famous for its Upwind Summer Scholarship Program. In 2021\, Herb was named a Distinguished Flight Instructor by AOPA. \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 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Livestream access is free for everyone\, but recorded seminars are available solely to members at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web archive of over 500 recorded safety seminars.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/transition-to-the-cessna-206-2/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230329T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230329T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150746
CREATED:20230302T235538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T023014Z
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SUMMARY:Imagination Set Free: The Story of Stanley Hiller\, Jr.
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will only be available for online viewing. \nClick here to learn more about online viewing \nThis seminar does not qualify for WINGS Credit. \nInterested in learning more about aviation topics? Check out our Members Only Seminar Library available for Web Members\, available by clicking here.  \n  \n\n\n\nDid you know that one of the nation’s premier helicopter inventors and manufacturers\, the Hiller Helicopter Company\, originated in the Bay Area? Stanley Hiller Jr. was a successful young entrepreneur who designed a series of early helicopters on the SF peninsula\, in an area very near to the location of the current San Carlos Airport. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites Hiller Aviation Museum President and CEO\, Jeff Bass to share the story of Stanley Hiller\, Jr. In this seminar\, learn more about the little known story of this Bay Area aviation legend and how his efforts empowered the growth of the aviation industry. Along the way\, Jeff will describe the interesting Hiller aircraft which form part of the Hiller Aviation Museum’s 50+ collection of airplanes and helicopters. \nJoin us to hear about this local Bay Area aviator and a piece of the unique aviation history of San Carlos. \n \n\n\nJeffery Bass is a private pilot and President and CEO of Hiller Aviation Museum\, one of the Bay Area’s premiere aviation destinations\, founded in 1998 by helicopter pioneer Stanley Hiller\, Jr. \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 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Livestream access is free for everyone\, but recorded seminars are available solely to members at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/imagination-set-free-the-story-of-stanley-hiller-jr/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230401T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230401T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150746
CREATED:20230316T235433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T193406Z
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SUMMARY:Los Angeles Airspace and Destination San Bernadino
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will only be available for online viewing. \nClick here to learn more about online viewing \n  \nInterested in learning more about unique destinations for pilots to travel to? Check out our “Destination” series of seminars available to members in our online Seminar Library\, for an example click here. \n  \n\n\n\nSouthern California has an extensive and dense airspace system. The airspace\, along with its many transition routes\, can prove to be a true challenge for pilots new to the area. Be prepared and know what to expect in one of the most unique airspaces in the US. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites CFI Ryan Sartor who travels extensively to the Los Angeles area\, to cover safe and correct ways to transition LA airspace. In this seminar he will discuss VFR corridors\, transition routes\, and provide a refresher on airspace regulations. Additionally\, he will cover what every pilot needs to know flying in and out of the San Bernadino Airport (KSBD) including departure\, arrival\, and local procedures in preparation for the multi-day FlyOutGroup trip to KSBD for a SoCal Airshow. \nIf you are planning on flying within the LA Basin anytime soon or plan to attend this multi-day trip\, do not miss out on this seminar. \n \n\n\nRyan Sartor is a SCFC CFI. After navigating the San Diego and Los Angeles airspace for over three years\, he decided it was time to challenge himself and move to the San Francisco Bay Area where he is settling in well. With about 800 hours of dual instruction time given\, Ryan is continuously striving to grow as a pilot\, instructor\, and a mentor for his students. \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 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Livestream access is free for everyone\, but recorded seminars are available solely to members at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/los-angeles-airspace-and-destination-san-bernadino/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230405T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230405T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150746
CREATED:20230322T193201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T193201Z
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SUMMARY:Ground School Refresher: VFR Charts
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will only be available for online viewing. \nClick here to learn more about online viewing \n  \nInterested in learning more about ground-school-related topics? Check out our Ground School Refresher series which covers a wide variety of different topics available in our Members Only Seminar Library. For an example\, click here. \n  \n\n\n\nVFR charts pack an extraordinary amount of material and represent a 3-dimensional world of terrain and airspaces in 2 dimensions. With such a wealth of information\, do you really know how to read them? For example\, do you know how to identify where certain VFR reporting waypoints are on a chart? Or can you determine if the airport you are landing at has an operating beacon\, pilot controlled lighting\, or lighting at all? \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites CFI Edward Abraham to give pilots a refresher on VFR charts. He will entertain you while educating you about common as well as uncommon VFR charts symbology. In this seminar expect a thorough investigation of these charts\, the related symbology\, and interesting facts that you could use to impress your friends. Throughout the presentation\, Edward will provide many real-life examples and allow the audience to follow-along looking at charts on their own. \nWhile you may know the basics\, there is always something new or some little nuance that we didn’t realize. All pilots can benefit from a refresher on VFR charts\, so join us to refresh your memory and learn more. \n \n\n\nEdward Abraham is a CFI at San Carlos Flight Center. A Bay Area native and aviation enthusiast\, his passion took flight after graduating from San Jose State University with a degree in business management and a minor in aviation. After graduating\, he worked as a Customer Service Supervisor for United Airlines while simultaneously building hours and working towards his advanced ratings at the San Carlos Airport. Edward is excited to be a flight instructor for the San Carlos Flight Center and looks forward to teaching the next generation of pilots. \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 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Livestream access is free for everyone\, but recorded seminars are available solely to members at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/ground-school-refresher-vfr-charts-3/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230408T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230408T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150746
CREATED:20230320T184644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T184644Z
UID:10002058-1680955200-1680960600@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:Enroute Radio Communications
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will only be available for online viewing. \nClick here to learn more about online viewing \nInterested in learning more about Radio Communications? This is part two of our four-part Radio Communication Series\, available to watch for members in our Members Only Seminar Library by clicking here. \n  \n\n\n\nFlying through in the many airspaces of California 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 CFI Dan Dyer to show how to perfect your communication and phraseology. They will cover radio phraseology from the basics through advanced ATC services with emphasis on flight following and flight service stations. This seminar will include many examples on how to recognize bad radio calls\, and how to fix them. Learn how to make radio communication easier and safer for all pilots. \nIf you are interested in becoming better at your radio\, you don’t want to miss this seminar. \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 \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 2\,500 hours in more than 130 different California airports.  He is the current chairman of the Upwind Foundation\, famous for its Upwind Summer Scholarship Program. In 2021\, Herb was named a 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 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Livestream access is free for everyone\, but recorded seminars are available solely to members at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/enroute-radio-communications-2/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230412T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230412T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150746
CREATED:20230327T224317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T224317Z
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SUMMARY:A Comprehensive Look into the 100hr Inspection
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will only be available for online viewing. \nClick here to learn more about online viewing \n  \nInterested in learning more from a mechanics perspective? Watch our growing library of mechanically orientated presentations such as Pre-Flight Tips from a Mechanic\, What is a 50hr Inspection? and Preventative Maintenance. All of these seminars are available to view in our Members Only Seminar Library available by clicking here. \n  \n\n\n\nMany airplanes get inspected every 100 hours\, but do you know what the 100-hour inspection entails? Do you know what issues are commonly found during 100 hour inspections? Or do you know what the mechanics are inspecting or looking for throughout this process? If not\, you will want to attend this seminar. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites A&P Charles Rudolf to give an overview of what problems are typically found during the 100 hour and how to spread more awareness to pilots. In this seminar he will detail the tasks that are performed in a typical 100-hour inspection\, provide an overview of how to handle discrepancies\, and highlight the common issues that are associated with 100hr inspections. Charles will also relay how pilots can commonly cause wear and tear risking the potential for even further damage on the aircraft. \nBy using real-life examples and pictures\, pilots can be more aware of the most frequent issues present during inspections. \n \n\n\nCharles Rudolf is an A&P Mechanic at SCFC. Charles has been an active A&P for over 2 years and enjoys working on general aviation aircraft. He enjoys teaching others and is looking forward to speaking with the greater pilot community. \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 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Livestream access is free for everyone\, but recorded seminars are available solely to members at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/a-comprehensive-look-into-the-100hr-inspection/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230415T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230415T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150746
CREATED:20230328T232520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230415T154258Z
UID:10002064-1681560000-1681565400@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:Risky Weather
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will only be available for online viewing. \nClick here to learn more about online viewing \nInterested in learning more about decision-making and risk management? Watch a similar seminar\, “VFR into IMC: Trapped by the Weather or Trapped by Ourselves?” available to view to Web Members on our Seminar Library. Click here to watch. \n  \n\n\n\nRisk is present everywhere. Managing risk is a topic deeply ingrained into our aviation safety culture. Pilots are responsible for identifying risks associated with each flight and take appropriate action to avoid them. While this process may sound easy\, it can be a real challenge in the constantly changing environment we operate in. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites ATP and CFI Preston Harrison to share more on understanding key elements of risk mitigation both before and in-flight. While some hazards are easy to identify\, others can be more challenging to pinpoint. In this seminar\, he will share his experience dealing with an inadvertent icing encounter and the unpredictability of weather. Even with thorough briefings and risk assessment\, he was missing the greater picture. Join us to unravel what common risk assesment tools do not tell you. Sometimes\, when there is a doubt\, the best thing to do is cancel the flight. \nBy anticipating and making sensible decisions about risk\, pilots can prevent dangerous situations and fly safely. Join us to hear about this unique situation and make better decisions about your flying. \n \n\n\n Preston Harrison is the current Multi Engine Flight Standards Instructor at ATP Flight School located at Ellington Field (KEFD) in Houston\, TX. He is a Gold Seal CFI\, CFII and MEI as well as a FAA Instrument Ground Instructor. In 2023\, he was named a Distinguished Flight Instructor by AOPA. Preston’s aviation career began in Lake Charles\, LA where he earned his Private Rating in 2013. He continued his training in Austin\, TX in 2020\, where he earned all his additional pilot and flight instructor ratings. He has since instructed at multiple airports all over Texas and now spends most of his time doing advanced multi engine training such as complex endorsements\, commercial and private add-on’s\, CFII and MEI training out of his home airport in Houston. \n  \nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Livestream access is free for everyone\, but recorded seminars are available solely to members at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/risky-weather/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230419T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230419T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150746
CREATED:20230330T221450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T221534Z
UID:10002066-1681930800-1681936200@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:IFR and G1000
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will only be available for online viewing. \nClick here to learn more about online viewing \n  \nInterested in learning more about instrument flight? Check out our Members Only Seminar Library for many IFR-related seminars such as instrument currency\, approach plates\, departure procedures\, and other complex IFR subjects. Click here to watch. \n  \n\n\n\nThe G1000 offers a plethora of features that are used by both VFR and IFR pilots. All pilots should have a basic level of competence in operation of their G1000 equipped airplane\, but it is even more relevant for IFR pilots because of the intricacies of the G1000 and the impacts of failures under IFR. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites Brian Eliot\, Assistant Chief Pilot\, to discuss the most efficient use of the interface. This will improve pilot awareness of the various G1000 modes and understanding of incipient system failures. During this seminar Brian will cover the fundamentals of IFR flight using the G1000 interface\, explain how to efficiently use the G1000 for instrument flight\, and how to handle failures. \nJoin us if you are an aspiring IFR pilot and want to know how the G1000 will be a useful aid in your training\, or if you are a seasoned IFR pilot looking for a refresher on the G1000 interface. \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 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Livestream access is free for everyone\, but recorded seminars are available solely to members at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/ifr-and-g1000-3/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230422T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150746
CREATED:20230403T174343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T192155Z
UID:10002067-1682164800-1682170200@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:In-Person Workshop – Under the Cowling: A Look at a Cessna 172 Engine
DESCRIPTION:This is a non-live-streamed\, in-person workshop at San Carlos Flight Center. Registration is required. To register\, create a free flight center account by clicking here\, return back to this page\, scroll down and click “sign up”. We welcome anyone to attend this unique look into an aircraft. \n  \nAs 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. So what more do you need to know? You crank the starter and everything works. But how does it work and how do the various systems such as the fuel\, induction\, and ignition work together to keep the engine flying? Ever wonder how the fuel flows from the tank to the cylinders? Or what happens when the air intake filter becomes blocked? Or what are the purposes of those tubes coming out of the bottom of the engine? \nAre you ready to take your airplane systems knowledge to the next step? San Carlos Flight Center invites A&P Charles Rudolf for a unique perspective on airplane engines and systems. In this in-person seminar\, you will learn the details of the fuel\, ignition\, induction and more. \nThis in-person seminar will be conducted using a Cessna 172 with the engine cowling removed so you can get an up-close appreciation of the components of a typical\, small single engine airplane. Space is limited so don’t delay in signing up for this unique experience. You will walk away with a new depth of knowledge that most pilots don’t have.\n\n\n  \nCharles Rudolf is an A&P Mechanic at SCFC. Charles has been an active A&P for over 2 years and enjoys working on general aviation aircraft. He enjoys teaching others and is looking forward to speaking with the greater pilot community. \n  \nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Livestream access is free for everyone\, but recorded seminars are available solely to members at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/in-person-workshop-peeking-under-the-covers-a-look-at-a-cessna-172-engine/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230426T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150746
CREATED:20230329T000033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T191544Z
UID:10002065-1682535600-1682541000@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:Navigating Brain Biases and Mastering Decision-Making
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will only be available for online viewing. \nClick here to learn more about online viewing \n  \nInterested in learning more about the potential hazards different flight conditions have on our decision-making? Check out a related seminar covering the effects of High Altitude Flight on decision-making. This seminar is available to view for Members in our Seminar Library by clicking here. \n  \n\n\n\nFlying involves making a continuous series of decisions. Human decision making has a number of known pitfalls and error laden tendencies that can be a hazard in flight. As pilots\, we can improve our decision-making by understanding the brain’s decision-making process and recognizing biases that may affect our choices. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites ATP and CFI Gerry Binnema to cover a basic model of decision making\, and discuss the six brain biases that can lead us to make risky decisions. In this seminar\, learn a new approach to decision-making by understanding our brains behavior and its influence both in and out of the flight deck. By recognizing these biases and utilizing a new approach to decision-making\, pilots can effectively manage risk and avoid dangerous situations. \nWe encourage all pilots to tune into this seminar to gain valuable insights into the workings of the brain and its surprising relationship to our everyday flying. \n \n\n\nGerry Binnema is an ATP and CFI\, a former aircraft accident investigator\, safety officer\, and aviation safety consultant with a passion to help people fly safe. \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 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Livestream access is free for everyone\, but recorded seminars are available solely to members at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/taking-control-of-the-skies-navigating-brain-biases-and-mastering-decision-making-in-flight/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230429T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150746
CREATED:20230407T184414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T010539Z
UID:10002068-1682769600-1682775000@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:Reflections on the Pilot in Command Role in General Aviation
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will only be available for online viewing. \nClick here to learn more about online viewing \n  \nInterested in learning more about regulations surroundings pilots? Check out similar seminars available to view in our Members Only Seminar Library by clicking here. \n  \n\n\n\nMost pilots first hear the term “Pilot in Command” (PIC) during flight training. You may have learned the textbook definition\, but do you really understand how to act as PIC? It comes with a great deal of responsibility. Do you know how to handle difficult situations where it requires you to assert your authority as PIC? \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites Captain Brian Schiff\, an experienced ATP and CFI to provide valuable insights into the responsibilities of being a PIC. With years of experience flying as a Captain in professional flying environments\, he’s developed a better understanding of what a true PIC should embody. In this seminar he will discuss the regulations that govern PIC authority\, the importance of aeronautical decision making\, and setting a good example for others. Being a PIC is a significant responsibility that requires both technical knowledge and good judgment. Brian’s experiences will shed light on the many aspects of this role and help pilots better understand their responsibilities when flying general aviation aircraft. \nJoin us for this unique opportunity to learn more about the responsibilities of a PIC and incorporate these practices into your daily flying. \n \n\n\nCaptain Brian Schiff is an ATP and CFI. Schiff is a highly-experienced pilot who is type-rated on a variety of aircraft\, including Airbus A320\, Boeing 727\, 757\, 767\, DC-9 (MD-80)\, CL-65\, LR-JET\, and G-V. He has a strong background in general aviation and holds several flight instructor ratings\, as well as being a former FAA Pilot Examiner. Schiff is an accomplished educator\, known for simplifying complex procedures and concepts for his students. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a Masters of Science Degree in Aviation Safety from the University of Central Missouri. Schiff is a regular presenter\, an FAASTeam Representative\, NAFI Board Member\, has been published in many aviation publications. \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 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Livestream access is free for everyone\, but recorded seminars are available solely to members at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/reflections-on-the-pilot-in-command-role-in-general-aviation/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230503T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230503T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150746
CREATED:20230407T191801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T163342Z
UID:10002069-1683140400-1683145800@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:Ground School Refresher Flight Instruments
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will be available for online viewing. \nClick here to learn more about online viewing \n  \nAre you interested in learning more about ground school-related topics? Check out our entire series of ground school refresher seminars available in our Members Only Seminar Library. Click here to view. \n  \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. \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 review the fundamental flight instruments\, pushing maybe a little deeper than you did as a student. Join us to learn\, review\, or polish your knowledge on this important topic. \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\n\nSid Basu is a CFII\, and MEI with his Commercial ASEL\, AMEL and instrument rating with over 2000 hours total time and over 1500 hours of dual given. He has been flying since 2008 and has been instructing at San Carlos Flight Center since 2017. \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 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Livestream access is free for everyone\, but recorded seminars are available solely to members at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/ground-school-refresher-flight-instruments-3/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230505T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150746
CREATED:20230427T012624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T012624Z
UID:10002073-1683313200-1683320400@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:Full Moon Flyers: Livermore
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a spectacular full moon flight to a popular local favorite located directly at Livermore Airport. \nElevation LVK is located in the airport building next to transient parking. After parking on the ramp under the tower\, walk the short distance to the airport building\, where the restaurant will be. Please plan to be seated by 7:00 PM. With options like fresh fish\, steak\, pasta\, and salads\, there are plenty of choices for everyone. \nSince it’s a short flight\, consider taking your passengers on a sunset Bay Tour before dinner. The views during the cooler winter evenings will be spectacular\, and nothing beats the gorgeous sunsets. After dinner\, you can refresh your night landings at many of the nearby airports\, such as Livermore\, Hayward\, or Oakland on your way home. \nLike other FOG events\, RSVP below\, and please indicate if you are able to take passengers\, so we can allow student pilots and other aviation community members to participate. As this is a new restaurant\, it may be a popular event\, so please book your plane early. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/full-moon-flyers-livermore-3/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:FOG Events,SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230506T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150746
CREATED:20230328T224303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T223451Z
UID:10002063-1683374400-1683378000@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:In-Person Seminars Begin – Private Pilot Jeopardy
DESCRIPTION:Starting with this presentation\, most of our seminars will be held at SCFC’s office. In-person attendance is free and open to all. Web Members will still be able to access our seminars online\, both live and recorded. Click here to learn more about the transition. \n\nDo you remember everything from your private pilot checkride? Being safe means keeping all that knowledge current and finding a fun way to test yourself. The San Carlos Flight Center has just the answer for you! \nCalling all pilots to play Private Pilot Jeopardy! Put yourself to the test against other pilots to win the title of Private Pilot Jeopardy Champion. You are surely up for a challenge with our facilitators Chief Pilot Herb Patten\, and SCFC Founder Dan Dyer. \nIn this game show-styled safety seminar\, you will be quizzed on Federal Aviation Regulations\, cockpit resource management\, weather safety\, aeronautical principles\, situational awareness\, and much more. Come to this seminar prepared with all the knowledge you brought to your private pilot checkride. All information that a VFR private pilot should know is fair game. May the best pilot win! \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 2\,500 hours in more than 130 different California airports.  He is the current chairman of the Upwind Foundation\, famous for its Upwind Summer Scholarship Program. In 2023\, Herb was named a Distinguished Flight Instructor by AOPA. \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  \nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Our seminars are free to watch when attended in person at our facility in San Carlos but live streaming and viewing recorded seminars are exclusively available to members. Click here or contact an SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars and live-streamed content.\n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/private-pilot-jeopardy-2023/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230506T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230506T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150746
CREATED:20230328T222531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T193912Z
UID:10002062-1683378000-1683385200@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:SCFC Summer Kickoff BBQ
DESCRIPTION:With the start of summer approaching\, the San Carlos Flight Center invites all of its members and their families to join us for our Summer Kickoff BBQ. Join us for an afternoon full of food\, drink\, snacks\, sweets\, and activities for everyone. \nToday will also mark the return of in-person safety seminars\, we encourage pilots to participate in our “Private Pilot Jeopardy” held in our classroom at 12PM. We are looking forward to welcoming audience members back in-person. \nEnjoy a fun time under the sun with your friends\, family\, and fellow aviators outside our main office at 795 Skyway Road\, Suite A\, San Carlos at 12 PM. \nPlease RSVP by registering below so we can get an accurate headcount. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/scfc-summer-kickoff-bbq-2023/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230510T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230510T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150746
CREATED:20230429T003821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T223632Z
UID:10002076-1683745200-1683750600@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:Planning the FOG Multi-Day Southwest Trip
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will be held in-person at SCFC\, attendance is free and open to all. Web Members will still be able to access our seminars online\, both live and recorded. Click here to learn more about the transition. \n  \nInterested in more seminars like this? Check out our Members Only Semianr Library with access to a growing library of over 500 recorded safety seminars. If you can think of a topic\, we likely have it! Click the link here to view.  \n  \n\n\n\nSouthern California and the Southwest are popular destinations due the appeal of the scenery along the way as well as the attractions and dining once you reach the destination. A number of pilot bucket list destinations can be found in this part of the country including Catalina\, San Diego\, Sedona\, Monument Valley\, Grand Canyon\, Las Vegas among others. Every summer\, the San Carlos Flight Center plans a multi-day journey to seek out new destinations\, spectacular scenery and challenging airports that represent unique aeronautical challenges. \nJoin SCFC Chief Pilot Herb Patten as he introduce these challenges present within the region\, and provide an overview to the flight planning process. All long cross-country trips involve lots of thorough and thoughtful planning; so in this seminar\, Herb will preview potential trip routes\, considerations while mountain flying\, and provide previous insight to pilots from his experience within the region. \nWhether you are considering flying to the Southwest or are just curious about what it is like to plan a sophisticated long-cross-country trip\, you will enjoy this seminar. \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 2\,500 hours in more than 130 different California airports.  He is the current chairman of the Upwind Foundation\, famous for its Upwind Summer Scholarship Program. In 2023\, Herb was named a 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 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Our seminars are free to watch when attended in person at our facility in San Carlos but live streaming and viewing recorded seminars are exclusively available to members. Click here or contact an SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars and live-streamed content.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/planning-the-fog-multi-day-southwest-trip/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230513T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150746
CREATED:20230426T214536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T223732Z
UID:10002071-1683979200-1683984600@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:Challenges Flying to Oshkosh
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will be held in-person at SCFC\, attendance is free and open to all. Web Members will still be able to access our seminars online\, both live and recorded. Click here to learn more about the transition. \n  \nInterested in more seminars related to long cross-country trips and flight planning? Check out our series of flight planning presentations available in our Members Only Seminar Library. Click here for an example. \n  \n\n\n\nEach year\, EAA holds the world’s most renowned airshow in Oshkosh. This event boasts thousands of unique aircraft\, presenters\, and new learning experiences.  Ambitious pilots may consider flying themselves to the show. If it’s your first time\, you may wonder what it takes to create a flight plan across the country\, to fly one of the most challenging arrival procedures\, and most importantly to land safely? \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites Oliver Coolidge\, an experienced Oshkosh Pilot and CFI\, and Private Pilot Obed Han to talk about how to fly safely and efficiently into the “world’s busiest airport”. For one week each summer\, EAA members and aviation enthusiasts totaling more than 500\,000 from more than 60 countries attend EAA AirVenture at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh\, Wisconsin\, where they rekindle friendships and celebrate the past\, present and future in the world of flight. “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration ” has it all when it comes to aircraft\, you certainly won’t want to miss out. For many\, arriving at Oshkosh is a rite of passage that can only be satisfied by being one of the more than 10\,000 aircraft flying in\, landing at what becomes the busiest airport in the world. It can be a challenging experience\, but after attending this seminar\, we are sure that you will feel more confident in your flying abilities. \nWhether you’re an aviation enthusiast or an aviation novice\, AirVenture has something for you.  Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn more about this event\, and more importantly learn how you can safely and efficiently plan flight across the country\, and arrive at Oshkosh. Experience AirVenture with us. Your spot along the flightline is waiting for you. \n \n\n\nOliver Coolidge started flying in 1969 and is a retired FedEx captain with over 14\,000 hours of flying. He owns a vintage 1954 Cessna 195 and has a new project with a 1971 Beechcraft Bonanza G33 “straight tail”. He also is involved with the Flying 12 Club which has built their own RV-12. Chapter 20 was recently the recipient of an EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship which has awarded a $10\,000 flying scholarship to a local young aviator. \nObed Han is a Private Pilot. He is an EAA James Ray Scholarship recipient and continues to advance in his training because of it. He is also involved within numerous aviation programs\, including co-founding the local EAA Chapter’s Young Aviators program\, participating in the RV-12 build\, and volunteering as a mentor for VATSIM\, virtually controlling airplanes across the Bay Area and training other ATC candidates. \n  \n  \nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Our seminars are free to watch when attended in person at our facility in San Carlos but live streaming and viewing recorded seminars are exclusively available to members. Click here or contact an SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars and live-streamed content.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/challenges-flying-to-oshkosh/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230517T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230517T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150746
CREATED:20230426T222725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T223755Z
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SUMMARY:Hazards of Landing at Unimproved Airports
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will be held in person\, attendance is free and open to all. Web Members will still be able to access our seminars online\, both live and recorded. Click here to learn more about the transition. \n  \nOperating at new airports poses new challenges with exciting awards. Check out our “Destination” seminar series which is available in our Members Only Seminar Library. Available to view by clicking here. \n  \n\n\n\nNot all airports are well maintained\, and as pilots\, we need to know how to operate there safely. These airports pose new challenges and different operational considerations; however\, these challenges present extraordinary access to outdoor recreation and the wilderness. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites Terry Cross\, a Private Pilot and Ambassador for the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) to highlight the hazards of operating at backcountry recreational airports. In this seminar\, Terry will share what it takes to operate out of these airports safely. All pilots should be aware of the differences in operational technique when flying into or out of unimproved surfaces\, in addition to differences present with limited communication receptivity and limited services. In addition to these safety considerations\, he will also share how the RAF constantly works to preserve access to recreational airports\, and improve the sustainability of unimproved airports\, ensuring their accessibility for future pilots. \nYou never know when you might have to land at an unimproved airport\, so all pilots should have the knowledge of what it takes to operate safely. Join us to learn more on this unique subject. \n \n\n\nTerry Cross is an Ambassador for the Recreational Aviation Foundation in California.  He is an outdoorsman and has been a private pilot since 1989. He has flown his Cessna 182 and 206 throughout the western United States\, with forays into Canada and Mexico. He learned to fly out of the OAK north field and has been based at San Carlos since 1998. \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 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Our seminars are free to watch when attended in person at our facility in San Carlos but live streaming and viewing recorded seminars are exclusively available to members. Click here or contact an SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars and live-streamed content.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/hazards-of-landing-at-unimproved-airports/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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SUMMARY:Flying the Bay Tour
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will be held in person at SCFC\, attendance is free and open to all. Web Members will still be able to access our seminars online\, both live and recorded. Click here to learn more about the transition. \n  \nWant to learn more about operations at local Bay Area Airports? Click here to watch a similar seminar available for Members on the Members Only Seminar Library. \n  \n\n\n\nFlying in the San Francisco Bay area is spectacular\, a real privilege for local pilots. The Pacific Ocean\, a dramatic coastline\, beautiful hills\, and many famous landmarks. As pilots\, we are afforded a rare bird’s eye view that we long to share with our friends and family. \nSo what exactly is a “Bay Tour”? What airspace is present along the Bay Tour\, and what new implementations will require pilots to take into account? Join SCFC Founder Dan Dyer to examine the airspace\, explain the “Bay Tour” and how a pilot can accomplish one in the safest\, simplest\, most enjoyable manner. \nIn this seminar\, he’ll review the various overlapping airspaces in the area\, the territories for each local ATC facility\, and the routings most commonly used by Flight Center pilots and suggested by ATC. You’ll learn what options are available to you even if SQL ATIS has the phrase “San Francisco is not taking surface area transitions.” \nThis is a thorough discussion of the regulations and procedures used in flying a San Francisco Bay Tour through Class B and C airspace. If you are new to the Bay area\, want to imagine the different sights you’ll see\, or just want to improve your understanding of local airspace customs and procedures\, please join us for this popular seminar. \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 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Our seminars are free to watch when attended in person at our facility in San Carlos but live streaming and viewing recorded seminars are exclusively available to members. Click here or contact an SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars and live-streamed content.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/flying-the-bay-tour-7/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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