BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//San Carlos Flight Center - ECPv6.15.13//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:San Carlos Flight Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sancarlosflight.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for San Carlos Flight Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200608T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200608T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141748 CREATED:20200606T041247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200609T023639Z UID:10001698-1591642800-1591648200@sancarlosflight.com SUMMARY:IMC Club DESCRIPTION:The IMC Club’s purpose is to promote instrument flying\, proficiency\, and safety. The intent is to create a community of pilots willing to share information\, provide recognition\, foster communications\, promote safety\, and build proficiency in instrument flying. \nIMC Club chapters offer monthly meetings in which pilots can network and share knowledge and experiences. This month the IMC Club will meet at 7:00 pm PDT via zoom if you wish to join you may join\, by using code below. \nMeeting ID: 895 8110 7714\nPassword: 223828 URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/imc-club/ LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:SCFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sancarlosflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Screen-Shot-2020-06-05-at-9.11.23-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200610T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200610T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141748 CREATED:20200523T042743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200523T042743Z UID:10001655-1591815600-1591821000@sancarlosflight.com SUMMARY:Let a Geologist Take You on a Bay Tour DESCRIPTION:**Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBay Area area pilots are fortunate to experience the beauty of the bay through the Bay Tour.  However\, have you ever wanted to change your Bay Tour and “spice it up” a bit?  Looking to treat your friends and family to a different kind of Bay Tour?  Join this seminar and learn from a Geologist on how to fly the best Bay Tour of your life. \n  \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites Wendy Kordesch\, a Bay Area Geologist\, to talk with pilots on how they can amuse their passengers on a more interesting Bay Tour.  In this seminar Wendy will explain how to fly along the San Andreas fault\, identify amazing geological features hiding in plain sight\, fly along the most pristine waterways and coastline all while impressing your passengers with the rich history of the Bay’s geography.  Learn how to protect our pristine natural environment by flying safely over nature’s most immaculate places. \nAll pilots are invited to attend this truly unique opportunity to learn more about the Bay’s most prestigious landmarks.\n\n\n  \n  \nWendy Kordesch is Outreach Specialist at the Seabird Protection Network\, and builds partnerships with pilots to help wildlife thrive on our coasts. She holds a PhD in Ocean Science and has presented to dozens of pilots clubs across the Bay Area\, as well as the US Coast Guard.\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/let-a-geologist-take-you-on-a-bay-tour/ LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:SCFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sancarlosflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Screen-Shot-2020-05-22-at-9.27.14-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200613T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200613T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141748 CREATED:20200525T203159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200525T203159Z UID:10001656-1592049600-1592055000@sancarlosflight.com SUMMARY:Seattle and the Pacific Northwest DESCRIPTION:**Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n\n\n\n  \nSeattle and the Pacific Northwest is a hub of the aviation industry and innovation\, and what better way to experience this cosmopolitan region than in the air?  However\, with a major international airport\, multiple military bases\, and rapidly shifting weather patterns\, flying in this airspace isn’t easy to navigate. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites member pilots Travis Bender and Brandan Dadoun to delve into Seattle Airspace\, the San Juan Islands\, and different ways a Bay Area Pilot can reach Seattle.  This seminar will break up the complex Seattle Airspace into smaller areas so it can be interpreted and flown easily for any pilot hoping to fly in the region.  In addition\, we will also discuss proper procedures for many airports\, including SeaTac International\, Boeing Field\, and Renton\, as well as how to handle some of the unique challenges of flying in the region\, such as terrain and weather.  Finally\, we will highlight how to fly from the Bay Area to Seattle VFR. \nIf you are hinting in flying to Seattle in the near future\, this seminar will help you get there efficiently and safely.\n\n\n  \nTravis Bender is private pilot in airplanes\, and an Upwind Scholarship alumni\, who learned to fly at SCFC.  An avid adventurer\, he loves flying to new areas and discovering fun places to fly.  Travis currently attends the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma\, Washington\, when he is not in the air. \n  \nBrandan Dadoun is the SCFC’s Seminar Coordinator\, and has completed the majority of his flight training at SCFC – over 75 flight hours.  He is an advocate for getting youth involved in aviation and is actively involved in many aviation programs.  He is an active volunteer at the Hiller Aviation Museum\, and previously an active volunteer in the local EAA chapter.  Brandan loves teaching others when he is not flying himself. \n \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/seattle-and-the-pacific-northwest/ LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:SCFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sancarlosflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Screen-Shot-2020-05-25-at-1.30.42-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200617T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200617T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141748 CREATED:20200529T162742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200529T162742Z UID:10001691-1592420400-1592425800@sancarlosflight.com SUMMARY:IFR Circle to Land Procedures DESCRIPTION:**Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n\n\n\nCircling approaches present a high workload and can be hazardous.  Nevertheless\, they are a fact of IFR life\, particularly at smaller airports because of surrounding terrain or the high cost of approach development.  Are you ready to handle the challenge? \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites AGI and CFI Herb Pattern to explore the “Circle to Land” instrument approach.  In this seminar\, Herb will review the design criteria that cause an approach to be titled for circling only\, when circling minimums are excluded from a chart\, when you can land straight in from a circling approach\, and when you can circle from a straight-in approach.  It’s also crucial not to forget discussing chart notes\, circling restrictions\, and formulating a landing plan based on the approach path and runway layout.  Finally\, we will examine the critical execution of the circling missed approach maneuver. \nAll instrument-rated pilots need to be familiar and confident with these procedures.  You will never know when you are faced with this situation.  Join us\, and re-familiarize yourself with this unique procedure.\n\n\n  \nHerb Patten is the Assistant 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 over 2\,000 hours and flown into at least 120 different California airports. He is the current chairman of the Upwind Foundation\, famous for its Upwind Summer Scholarship Program. In 2015\, Herb was named a Master Instructor by the National Association of Flight Instructors.\n\n\n  \nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation 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/ifr-circle-to-land-procedures/ LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:SCFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sancarlosflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Screen-Shot-2020-05-29-at-9.27.05-AM.png ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200620T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200620T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141748 CREATED:20200604T231926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200604T232141Z UID:10001693-1592654400-1592659800@sancarlosflight.com SUMMARY:Thermal Turbulence DESCRIPTION:**Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n\n\n\n  \nSummer is here and all of us are itching to get back into flying.  However\, with the hot summer heat comes Thermal Turbulence.  Want to know how it will affect your next flight? \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites commercial pilot and weather enthusiast Dave Kramer to discuss Thermal Turbulence.  In this seminar\, Dave will cover what to expect from Thermal Turbulence\, where to fly to get a good ride\, and how to identify it before you get hit.  Many pilots don’t know how to anticipate where and how Thermal Turbulence may impact your flight.  In some cases\, that may be ok\, but in other cases it is crucial to recognize the dangers that come with this Thermal Turbulence before you take your next summer flight. \nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to learn about Thermal Turbulence to better prepare you and your passengers for your next flight this summer..\n\n\n  \nDave Kramer MD\, an ophthalmologist for over 30 years\, is an instrument rated\, tailwheel\, complex and high performance endorsed commercial MEL pilot as well as a basic and instrument ground instructor with an interest in weather. He has been flying since 2012\, has over 1100 hours of which over 500 have been in the IFR system.  He also enjoys long cross country flying\, night flying and flying in the LA area.\n\n\n  \nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation 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/thermal-turbulance/ LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:SCFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sancarlosflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Screen-Shot-2020-06-04-at-4.18.57-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200624T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200624T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141748 CREATED:20200604T232506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200613T020727Z UID:10001696-1593025200-1593030600@sancarlosflight.com SUMMARY:DME Arcs DESCRIPTION:**Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n\n\n\n  \nYou’ve read about them and maybe had to answer a knowledge test question about them but do you really need to know the details of a DME arc on an instrument approach?  After all\, you are flying with modern avionics with WAAS capability\, VOR approaches are a thing of the past right?  Then it happens\, you are IMC and your destination is below minimums even the LPC and know you need to divert.  You divert to an airport and pull up the approach chart and realize the approach has a DME Arc.  Do you remember how to do it?  What will you do if the GPS and autopilot won’t magically fly the arc for you? \nDo not fear the arc.  In fact\, they can be quite fun and rewarding and will keep you proficient with the basic navigation instruments.  In this seminar\, Brian Eliot will demystify the the DME arc approaches found at Crescent City (KCEC)\, Fresno Chandler Executive Airport (KFCH)\, Tri-Cities Airport (KPSC)\, Yakima Air Terminal (KYKM)\, along with two right here in the Bay Area\, Watsonville (KWVI) and Salinas (KSNS). \nIf you are an IFR or interested VFR pilot\, take advantage of the expert insight offered by Brian Eliot\, IFR resident expert at San Carlos Flight Center.\n\n\n  \nBrian Eliot is San Carlos Flight Center’s 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 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. \n  URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/dme-arcs/ LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:SCFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sancarlosflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Screen-Shot-2020-06-04-at-4.24.33-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200627T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200627T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141748 CREATED:20200609T170223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200609T170223Z UID:10001700-1593259200-1593264600@sancarlosflight.com SUMMARY:Building My Own Airplane DESCRIPTION:**Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n\n\n\n  \nFlying an airplane is fun\, but building your own airplane will really teach you about airplane systems and airworthiness.  That lifelong childhood dream of building your own safe\, FAA-approved airplane can come true.  The safety of an airplane is a pilot’s top priority\, and so what do you need to know as a builder to be sure that your airplane will stay in the air? \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites Thomas Carlson\, a Sport Pilot and ELSA (Experimental Light Sport Aircraft) Airplane Builder to speak with the pilot community on the ups and downs of his experience building his airplane.  The experimental build category provides seemingly limitless affordable choices and is where ASTM / LAMA standards are applied in a reasonable and safe way to build planes.  However\, many people can be intimidated by the thought of building their own airplane.  Where do I start?  When can I start?  Why would I want to do this?  Will my airplane even stay in the air?  Airplane builders must take into account all the necessary measures.  In this seminar Thomas will answer all of those questions along with discussing his experiences with choosing\, building\, and soon to be flying a VAN’S RV-12iS. \nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from a fellow aviator how you can safely build the airplane of your dreams.  You don’t have to be an expert craftsman nor a rocket scientist to build\, but there are definitely things to learn from someone who has been through this process before.\n\n\n  \nThomas Carlson is a Sport Pilot and ELSA (Experimental Light Sport Aircraft) Airplane Builder that loves sharing his airplane building experiences with the pilot community.  He is an active member in EAA Chapter 20 and hopes to be flying his Vans RV-12iS soon.\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/building-my-own-airplane/ LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:SCFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sancarlosflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Screen-Shot-2020-06-09-at-10.01.45-AM.png ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200701T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200701T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141748 CREATED:20200616T011410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200616T011410Z UID:10001555-1593630000-1593635400@sancarlosflight.com SUMMARY:Intro to GPS DESCRIPTION:**Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n\n\n\n  \nYears ago\, when GPS navigation systems first entered the cockpit\, pilots were forced to interpret GPS signals through older VOR devices.  Now with color and moving map displays using GPS navigation is easier than ever.  But for new pilots some of the terms may be confusing. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites chief pilot Dan Dyer for an introduction to basic GPS terms in use.  Learn the difference between TRK\, DTK\, and XTK.  This is your chance to ask a flight instructor all the questions about GPS that you’ve wanted to ask.  If you recently added a GPS unit to your aircraft or you are a new pilot starting out on cross-country navigation using GPS this is the presentation for you. \nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to learn how GPS can be a useful aid to many pilots\, when used safely.\n\n\n  \nDan Dyer is a flight instructor and Chief Pilot of San Carlos Flight Center.  He has been instructing for 16 years\, has 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\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/intro-to-gps/ LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:SCFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sancarlosflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Screen-Shot-2020-06-15-at-6.13.43-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200704 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200705 DTSTAMP:20260403T141748 CREATED:20200619T204851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T204851Z UID:10001557-1593820800-1593907199@sancarlosflight.com SUMMARY:NO SAFETY SEMINAR ON JULY 4 (Independence Day) DESCRIPTION:In observance of Independence Day\, San Carlos Flight Center will not be holding a Safety Seminar on Saturday\, July 4th at 12 PM.  Instead\, please join us for our next seminar “Destination: Catalina Island” on Wednesday\, July 8 @ 7 PM. \nHave a great 4th of July! \n  \n  URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/no-safety-seminar-on-july-4-independence-day/ LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:SCFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sancarlosflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/800-4thJulyGraphicFireworks-KSTPTV.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200708T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200708T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141748 CREATED:20200619T205210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200716T202213Z UID:10001559-1594234800-1594240200@sancarlosflight.com SUMMARY:Destination: Catalina Island DESCRIPTION:**Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n\n\n\n  \nCatalina Island boasts stunning Pacific island vistas\, miles of hiking trails\, and a tiny runway perched precariously on the top of a dynamited mountaintop.  With the beautiful surroundings and scenery\, pilots can easily get distracted from what’s below. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites Instrument Rated Pilot David Agranovich to discuss what pilots flying to Catalina Airport need to know.  Some of which include unique flight planning considerations for Catalina\, including local arrival and departure procedures\, considerations for open water flying safety\, route selection for IFR and VFR pilots\, transiting the LA SFRA\, W&B and fuel planning\, services/fees/facilities at the Airport in the Sky\, and some things to plan to do once you get there.  Catalina can serve as a perfect day trip for most pilots\, but that does not come without extensive planning and safety measures adhered to. \nJoin us for this unique opportunity to delve into Catalina Airport operations\, and how you can fly there safely and efficiently.\n\n\n  \n  \nDavid Agranovich is an instrument-rated Private Pilot working on his commercial and instructor certificates.  He’s normally found taking 182 out for flights in the Sierras or running shelter dogs up the coast for Pilots and Paws.  In his spare time\, he works at Facebook leading their efforts to counter foreign interference in elections.\n\n\n  \nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n  URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/destination-catalina-island/ LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:SCFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sancarlosflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Screen-Shot-2020-06-19-at-1.51.39-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200711T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200711T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141748 CREATED:20200619T205541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200706T031123Z UID:10001561-1594468800-1594474200@sancarlosflight.com SUMMARY:What Every Student Pilot Needs to Know Before their Checkride DESCRIPTION:**Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n\n\n\n  \n  \nIt’s the day that every pilot awaits; the transition from student pilot to certificated private pilot.  For most\, the FAA Practical Test or “checkride” is viewed as a terrifying but necessary right of passage.  A Designated Pilot Examiners (DPE) must test each student thoroughly on their aviation knowledge\, control and mastery of the aircraft\, and risk awareness and judgment.  Even if the student has been perfectly prepared by their instructor\, the checkride is still the unknown and a point of concern.  Let’s change that.  With a guided look in the FAA’s Airman Certification Standards document\, any student pilot can better understand what standards they will be held to and how to ace their checkride. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites local DPE Scott Rohlfing to help student pilots understand what can be expected during a private pilot checkride and learn what they can do to be prepared and confident on their big day.  In this seminar\, Rohlfing will relay what student pilots need to know before the checkride\, and share tips from his previous experiences from other checkrides to make sure the same issues don’t arise on your checkride.  We have also asked him to review the different maneuvers and procedures that a DPE can request from a student pilot during the checkride so they can be ready to tackle anything. \nIf you are a student pilot that wants to be prepared\, confident\, and know what to expect on your checkride; you don’t want to miss this unique seminar.\n\n\n  \nScott Rohlfing is a DPE in the San Jose FSDO District and has conducted over 500 practical tests.  As a Gold Seal Flight Instructor he has given more than 6500 hours of dual instruction to CFIs and pilots of every level.  When not evaluating airmen or providing training\, Scott has been a corporate pilot for 15 years and an active political advocate against the closure of Reid Hillview Airport.\n\n\n  \nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n  URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/what-every-student-pilot-needs-to-know-before-their-checkride/ LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:SCFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sancarlosflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Screen-Shot-2020-06-19-at-1.55.06-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200715T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200715T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141748 CREATED:20200630T235752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200706T031209Z UID:10001563-1594839600-1594845000@sancarlosflight.com SUMMARY:IFR Alternate Airports DESCRIPTION:**Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt is a typical day in the Bay Area with low ceilings.  You are instrument current and ready to depart.  Filing your IFR flight plan you hesitate for a moment on the field for alternate airports.  You ponder for a moment to remember when are pilots required to file an alternate airport?  What constitutes an acceptable alternate airport?  What are the weather requirements at the alternate and when? \nJoin SCFC CFI Herb Patten for an insightful review of the aspects of selecting and filing an alternate airport.  This will include details buried in various FAA regulation and legal opinions.  The information in this seminar will prepare you to confidently determine when and how to select your alternate airport for your next IFR flight. \nIf you are wondering when\, why\, and how to select an alternate airport\, join us for this seminar.\n\n\n  \nHerb Patten is the Assistant Chief Pilot at the San Carlos Flight Center\, a CFI and an FAA certificated advanced and instrument ground instructor who teaches ground school at San Carlos Flight Center.  He is a commercial pilot with an instrument rating\, with 2\,000 hours and flown into and out of over 130 different California airports.  He is the current chairman of the Upwind Foundation\, famous for its Upwind Summer Scholarship Program. In 2015\, Herb was named a Master Instructor by the National Association of Flight Instructors.\n\n\n  \nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure.  AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs.  SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date.  Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n  URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/ifr-alternate-airports/ LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:SCFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sancarlosflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Screen-Shot-2020-06-30-at-4.57.20-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200718T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200718T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141748 CREATED:20200701T000132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200706T031823Z UID:10001565-1595073600-1595079000@sancarlosflight.com SUMMARY:Ground School Refresher: Aerodynamics DESCRIPTION:**Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nAerodynamics is the basis of flying; without a fundamental understanding of lift\, drag\, airfoils and more\, why are you even flying?  While these topics can be quite challenging to master\, it’s the foundation to building an exceptional and knowledgeable pilot. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites SCFC CFI Lukasz Zoromski to talk about how a pilot might go about understanding the fluid environment of aerodynamics.  In this seminar\, we will cover the four forces of flight and their effect on an airframe\, airfoils\, stability in the atmosphere\, load factor\, V Speeds\, performance\, and much more.  After this seminar\, pilots will feel confident knowing that you have refreshed yourself on one of the most difficult parts of aeronautical knowledge. \nIf you have ever struggled with comprehending this material\, or feeling like you need a refresher\, you won’t want to miss this seminar.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nLukasz Zoromski has always been interested in aviation. Ever since going to Oshkosh Airventure as a kid\, he got hooked on airplanes. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin\, he decided to make a career change away from a desk job and began flying with a goal to become a flight instructor. Now that he has achieved that goal\, he strives to help new pilots achieve the same goals in a safe and fun way. New to the Bay Area\, he is looking forward to flying in a new environment and meeting new people.\n\n\n  \nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n  URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/so-you-had-to-make-an-off-airport-landing-what-happens-next/ LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:SCFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sancarlosflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Screen-Shot-2020-07-05-at-1.01.19-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200722T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200722T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141748 CREATED:20200701T000517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200713T005740Z UID:10001567-1595444400-1595449800@sancarlosflight.com SUMMARY:I Just Got ForeFlight Now What? DESCRIPTION:**Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nStudents and new pilots are increasingly flying with computer tablets\, and using software that replaces paper charts and documents with the digital equivalents.  These applications\, such as ForeFlight\, are extremely powerful and have a plethora of features.  For a pilot just beginning to use ForeFlight\, the choices and options seem overwhelming.  Valuable features and capabilities can go undiscovered. \nJoin SCFC in inviting Alessandro and Brandan to highlight some of the important first steps to take after downloading ForeFlight\, and how to get started.  In this seminar\, we will cover the most efficient ways to use this helpful software\, along with many of the helpful tools to help with your flight planning.  Some of these include how to set up performance profiles\, weight and balance\, how to use geo referenced charts\, and set up your electronic logbook. After this seminar you will feel confident using one of the most popular EFB’s available to pilots. \n(Note: ForeFlight can be quite overwhelming with features\, but basic Internet connection and iPad operation can also be overwhelming.  While we hope to talk extensively about ForeFlight\, this IS NOT a technical support seminar for basic Internet connectivity and iPad use.) \nIf you are just beginning to explore the features of ForeFlight and want to deepen your understanding on how to effectively use these great tools\, you will want to attend this seminar.  Bring your tablet and show up to discover the best features for new pilots.\n\n\n  \nAlessandro Franco is a Private Pilot and the Director of Operations at San Carlos Flight Center. Alessandro was a recipient of the Upwind Summer Scholarship and has done all of his flight training at San Carlos Flight Center\, including his training towards his Instrument Rating\, which he is almost finished with. \n  \nBrandan Dadoun is a student pilot solo and SCFC’s Seminar Coordinator. He has completed the majority of his flight training at SCFC with over 100 flight hours.  He is an advocate for getting youth involved in aviation and is actively involved in many aviation programs.  He is an active volunteer at the Hiller Aviation Museum\, and previously an active volunteer in the local EAA chapter.  Brandan loves teaching others when he is not flying himself.\n\n\n  \nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n  URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/i-just-got-foreflight-now-what-2/ LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:SCFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sancarlosflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Screen-Shot-2020-06-30-at-5.04.53-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200725T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200725T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141748 CREATED:20200707T203242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200713T022131Z UID:10001568-1595678400-1595683800@sancarlosflight.com SUMMARY:Identifying\, Assessing\, and Mitigating Common Flight Risks DESCRIPTION:**Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n\n\n\n  \nEvery flight has an associated risk\, and pilots need to know how to either take on that risk or mitigate it.  However\, when can a pilot notice when that risk is too much?  Will it endanger the flight? \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites AGI and CFI James Sloan to discuss practical risk management for all pilots.  In this seminar James will review several different useful frameworks for identifying\, assessing\, and mitigating risks along with sharing common scenarios where those frameworks can be put into practice.  There are many ways a pilot can handle a risky scenario\, nonetheless\, it should not be compensated for the safety of the flight. \nIf you are a pilot that wants to recognize how a risk can affect your flight; or if you just want to be a safer pilot\, join us for this seminar.\n\n\n  \nJames Sloan earned his PPL in 2002 and flew around the East Coast for a few years.  After several years off he joined SCFC in 2017 and has since obtained his instrument\, commercial\, advanced and instrument ground instructor\, and flight instructor ratings. I currently have about 550 hours in single engine airplanes and own 1.6 Cessnas.\n\n\n  \nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n  URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/identifying-assessing-and-mitigating-common-flight-risks/ LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:SCFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sancarlosflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Screen-Shot-2020-07-12-at-7.21.09-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200729T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200729T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141748 CREATED:20200717T225939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200722T224406Z UID:10001708-1596049200-1596054600@sancarlosflight.com SUMMARY:Radio Communications 3: Non-Towered Airport Communications DESCRIPTION:**Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n  \n\n\n\nFlying in and out of the many airports in 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. \nThis seminar is the third in a series of SCFC’s Radio Communication Safety Seminars and focuses on non-towered radio communications. Although Federal Aviation Regulations don’t require pilots to make radio calls at non-towered airports\, it is strongly advised for safety. This seminar will help newer pilots understand the structure of radio calls for non-towered airports and how to improve their own radio skills. \nHerb Patten\, Chief Pilot\, AGI and CFI and Dan Dyer CFI will walk participants through a foundation of non-towered radio communication phraseology and use\, from the basics through advanced. Learn how to make radio communication easier and safer for all pilots. \nThis will be an important seminar for pilots struggling with radio communications.  If this is you\, plan to attend.  Build your confidence\, and be the pilot you want to be.\n\n\n  \nDan Dyer is the owner and a CFI of the San Carlos Flight Center.  He has been instructing for 15 years\, has 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  \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 over 1\,500 hours and flown into at least 120 different California airports. He is co-founder of the Bay Area Student and New Pilot Support Group\, and a board member of the Upwind Foundation\, famous for its Upwind Summer Scholarship Program. In 2015\, Herb was named a Master Instructor by the National Association of Flight Instructors. \n  \n  \nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n  URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/radio-communications-3-non-towered-airport-communications/ LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:SCFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sancarlosflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Screen-Shot-2020-07-17-at-3.59.04-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200801T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200801T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141748 CREATED:20200728T202931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200728T202931Z UID:10001712-1596268800-1596301200@sancarlosflight.com SUMMARY:NO Safety Seminar on Saturday\, August 1st DESCRIPTION:The previous seminar “So You Had to Make an Off-Airport Landing. What Happens Next?” unfortunately was canceled due to presenter conflicts. \nThus\, there will be no Safety Seminar on Saturday\, August 1st. Please tune in for one of our future seminars\, and thank you for your understanding. \n-SCFC Seminar Team URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/no-safety-seminar-on-saturday-august-1st/ LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:SCFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sancarlosflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Screen-Shot-2020-07-28-at-1.28.49-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200803T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200803T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141748 CREATED:20200804T044214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200804T044237Z UID:10001714-1596441600-1596474000@sancarlosflight.com SUMMARY:IFR Distilled – The Essence of IFR Flight DESCRIPTION:**Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n  \n\n\n\nIFR flying involves juggling many tasks: precise navigation\, controlling the aircraft by use of the instruments\, managing automation\, interpreting and following arrival\, approach or departure procedures\, communicating and complying with ATC instructions to mention a few.  In some phases of flights things can happen very fast.  It is critical to  stay ahead of the airplane while flying IFR.  Pilots can be overwhelmed at times flying under IFR\, but can it be simplified into a few simple checklists and memory aids. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites Dave Kramer\, an AGI and commercial pilot who will distill IFR flying down to a few checklists that can be easily memorized and can serve as a basis for IFR flights in many types of airplanes.  Having a solid foundation of frequently used procedures during instrument flying can be helpful to a pilot.  Flying in instrument conditions is already stressful enough and Dave will show how using these checklists can help an IFR pilot ease the workload and minimize the stress. \nJoin us for this seminar and Dave will discuss some of the different ways one might relieve the stress while flying IMC.\n\n\n  \nDave Kramer MD\, an ophthalmologist for over 30 years\, is an instrument-rated\, tailwheel\, complex and high performance endorsed commercial MEL pilot as well as a basic and instrument ground instructor with an interest in weather. He has been flying since 2012\, has over 1100 hours of which over 500 have been in the IFR system.  He also enjoys long cross country flying\, night flying and flying in the LA area.\n\n\n  \nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation 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. \n  URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/ifr-distilled-the-essence-of-ifr-flight-2/ LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:SCFC Events ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200805T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200805T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141748 CREATED:20200718T050029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200718T050029Z UID:10001709-1596654000-1596659400@sancarlosflight.com SUMMARY:Operating at Truckee Airport DESCRIPTION:**Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n  \n\n\n\nTruckee Airport is the gateway to Lake Tahoe.  The spectacular views of Lake Tahoe are a short flight away\, but pilots need to be aware of the challenges associated with these flights.  Truckee is settled well above sea level\, located between mountainous terrain and gorgeous vistas.  This location brings variable weather conditions which can pose tricky to manage for new pilots.  While it can be an excellent place to visit\, pilots need to be thoroughly familiar with airport procedures and to know what to expect upon their arrival in Truckee. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites Mark Covey\, the Pilot Outreach Coordinator at the Truckee Airport to talk with pilots about terrain\, best routes of travel\, tower operations\, and upcoming ADS-B ground stations being installed near the airport and its impacts on flight.  Truckee is a dynamic airport with noise abatement procedures\, curfews\, seasonal flight considerations such as density altitude\, mountain wave\, icing\, wildlife and much more.  Mark will also briefly touch on some of the things one might want to do in Truckee\, along with the services the airport provides to visiting pilots. \nIf you are looking to plan a trip to Truckee sometime this summer\, join us to feel more safe\, confident\, and knowledgeable on your upcoming trip to Truckee.\n\n\n  \nMark Covey has worked at KTRK for 6 years.  He started out on the ramp and moved into Aviation & community services as Pilot and Passenger Outreach Coordinator.  He is an instrument rated pilot and is currently training for his commercial license. He commonly flies the airport’s 2018 JT-A turbo diesel C172.  He is looking forward to presenting with the 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 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. \n  URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/operating-at-truckee-airport/ LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:SCFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sancarlosflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Screen-Shot-2020-07-17-at-9.58.33-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200808T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200808T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141748 CREATED:20200725T172435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200725T195806Z UID:10001710-1596888000-1596893400@sancarlosflight.com SUMMARY:Useful Rules of Thumbs for Aviators and How We Came Up With Them DESCRIPTION:**Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n\n\n\nAviators use rules of thumb because they provide simple techniques to solve\, quickly\, possible time critical aviation problems.  Often\, the simple calculations offered in rules of thumb are only approximations of a more complex derivation. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites AGI Michel Vidal-Naquet to discuss how pilots can effectively use these rules of thumb in order to help them both on the ground\, and in the air.  In this seminar\, we will present a number of rules of thumb useful for both VFR and IFR pilots\, and show how they come to be.  We will provide mathematical derivations based on elementary trigonometry principles and high-school level physics.  While the mathematical derivations will appeal to the curious\, all attendees will gain a better understanding of the rules and will\, hopefully\, integrate some into their flying to make them safer pilots. \nIf you are looking to broaden your understanding of the formulas you use while flying\, this is the seminar for you. \n \n\n\nMichel Vidal-Naquet is an advanced ground instructor and an instrument rated private pilot with about 680 flight hours.  He started flying in 2013 after settling in the Bay area to work as a computer scientist and engineer.  His passion for aviation began during his early childhood when his family first took him on international flights.  He brings a scientific point of view to his flying\, and is always learning.\n\n\n  \nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation 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. \n  URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/useful-rules-of-thumbs-for-aviators-and-how-we-came-up-with-them/ LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:SCFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sancarlosflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Annotation-2020-07-25-102358.png ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200812T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200812T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141748 CREATED:20200725T172917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200809T041803Z UID:10001711-1597258800-1597264200@sancarlosflight.com SUMMARY:Destination: Colorado DESCRIPTION:**Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n\n\n\n  \nMountainous terrain\, high density altitudes\, steep approaches\, and much more face a pilots challenging journey to Colorado.  Luckily\, upon arrival a pilot can be rewarded by gorgeous vistas\, scenery\, and outdoor activities to do with their families.  Planning a trip to such a demanding destination can require extensive planning and readiness; regardless\, pilots must be thoroughly familiar with all things necessary to get them to Colorado safely and efficiently. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites CFI Stephen Heesacker to talk about what a pilot might expect while on their journey to Colorado.  In this seminar\, Herb will outline the possible routes a pilot might take\, review area specific weather patterns\, and review the extra emergency survival equipment a pilot might take on their way to Colorado. \nIf you are planning a trip to Colorado sometime this summer\, or joining the Bay Area Fly Out Group (FOG) on their trip from August 26th to August 30th; this is a great opportunity to familiarize yourself with these procedures.  San Carlos Flight Center requires all participants flying to Colorado with FOG to watch this seminar. \nWe hope you will either consider joining us flying to Colorado as a part of our FOG\, or venture there on your own accord.\n\n\n  \nStephen Heesacker is a senior flight instructor at San Carlos Flight Center.  For Stephen\, flying has always been a joy.  He has a degree in Physics and Aeronautics at San Jose State University and has competed on the San Jose Precision Flight Team and United States Precision Flight Team.  Find out more about Stephen at www.sancarlosflight.com or contact him at stephen@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 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. \n \n\n\n\n  URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/destination-colorado/ LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:SCFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sancarlosflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Annotation-2020-07-25-102839-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200815T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200815T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141748 CREATED:20200804T044113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200805T035333Z UID:10001713-1597492800-1597498200@sancarlosflight.com SUMMARY:IFR Distilled – The Essence of IFR Flight DESCRIPTION:**Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n  \n\n\n\nIFR flying involves juggling many tasks: precise navigation\, controlling the aircraft by use of the instruments\, managing automation\, interpreting and following arrival\, approach or departure procedures\, communicating and complying with ATC instructions to mention a few.  In some phases of flights things can happen very fast.  It is critical to  stay ahead of the airplane while flying IFR.  Pilots can be overwhelmed at times flying under IFR\, but can it be simplified into a few simple checklists and memory aids. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites Dave Kramer\, an AGI and commercial pilot who will distill IFR flying down to a few checklists that can be easily memorized and can serve as a basis for IFR flights in many types of airplanes.  Having a solid foundation of frequently used procedures during instrument flying can be helpful to a pilot.  Flying in instrument conditions is already stressful enough and Dave will show how using these checklists can help an IFR pilot ease the workload and minimize the stress. \nJoin us for this seminar and Dave will discuss some of the different ways one might relieve the stress while flying IMC.\n\n\n  \nDave Kramer MD\, an ophthalmologist for over 30 years\, is an instrument-rated\, tailwheel\, complex and high performance endorsed commercial MEL pilot as well as a basic and instrument ground instructor with an interest in weather. He has been flying since 2012\, has over 1100 hours of which over 500 have been in the IFR system.  He also enjoys long cross country flying\, night flying and flying in the LA area.\n\n\n  \nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation 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. \n  URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/ifr-distilled-the-essence-of-ifr-flight/ LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:SCFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sancarlosflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Screen-Shot-2020-08-03-at-9.39.48-PM-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200819T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200819T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141748 CREATED:20200805T051247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T202014Z UID:10001715-1597863600-1597869000@sancarlosflight.com SUMMARY:Challenges Facing Bay Area Coast Guard Pilots DESCRIPTION:**Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n  \n\n\n\nWater rescues\, stranded boaters\, and capsized boats require immediate response from the Coast Guard to save lives.  The Coast Guard practices every day for these scenarios but it’s only a matter of time before a real incident occurs; and that’s where they’re put to the test. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites the Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco\, to share the unique air operations they encounter on a daily basis.  The men and women of the Coast Guard have to be constantly on guard to handle the unexpected; learn how they prepare for it. In this seminar\, the Coast Guard will share how to increase your survival during and after ditching\, how they conduct ELT searches\, and much more.  Furthermore\, they will show the different ways you as a pilot can help the Coast Guard in these tense situations\, how to get help faster\, and save your life. \nYou won’t want to miss this seminar if you are interested in learning more about Coast Guard Operations in the Bay Area\, or more importantly how to become a safer\, more knowledgeable pilot.\n\n\n  \nLt Commander Jacob Marks’ has many responsibilities in the Coast Guard such as a MH-65 Dolphin Pilot\, instructor pilot and flight examiner. My collateral duty is managing a safety system for our Air Station as a Flight Safety Officer. I enjoy flying in the challenging demanding conditions of the bay area and California Coast while helping those in need. I look forward to meeting you and discussing our operations in the bay area and California Coast!\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. \n  URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/challenges-facing-bay-area-coast-guard-pilots/ LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:SCFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sancarlosflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Screen-Shot-2020-08-04-at-10.11.54-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200822T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200822T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141748 CREATED:20200809T044335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200809T044424Z UID:10001718-1598097600-1598103000@sancarlosflight.com SUMMARY:Decoding Bay Area Approach Plates DESCRIPTION:**Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n  \n\n\n\nFor many new instrument pilots\, approach plates can seem daunting.  Approach plates are fundamental for instrument flight into an airport.  With the various amounts of instrument approach procedures\, it’s vital that pilots are familiar with the different approaches one might encounter on a flight. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites CFII Brian Eliot to review approach plates and how a pilot can identify\, fly\, and perform the approach correctly and efficiently.  In this seminar\, Brain will review equipment and performance requirements for instrument approaches and how those requirements affect the labeling of the approach chart title to aid the pilot in choosing approaches that can and cannot be flown by the instant aircraft.  Along with accounting for factors such as aircraft climb capability\, navigation equipment\, navigator database\, and pilot training that all bear on the proper selection of approaches during planning and during flight. \nLearn how to compare charts that upon first examination appear identical in order to pick out the vital\, and sometimes game-changing\, differences.  We will use examples of approaches both from the local area and far afield that illustrate these key points.  The approaches that will be examined in this seminar include those from SQL\, OAK\, HAF\, CCR\, and APC. \nJoin us to be a more prepared\, and knowledgeable instrument rated pilot.\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 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. \n  URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/decoding-bay-area-approach-plates/ LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:SCFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sancarlosflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Screen-Shot-2020-08-08-at-9.41.51-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200826T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200831T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141748 CREATED:20200806T213855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T155035Z UID:10001716-1598428800-1598893200@sancarlosflight.com SUMMARY:NO Safety Seminars on August 26th or 29th. DESCRIPTION:During the week of August 24th through August 29th the twice a week safety seminar program is taking a brief hiatus. This hiatus is needed to allow for the transition the Flight Center from its existing facility to a new location. During this time\, we invite members to watch one of the 300+ previously recorded seminars. \nWe thank you for your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to one of our future seminars. \n  \n-SCFC Seminar Team URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/no-safety-seminars-on-august-26th-or-29th/ LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:SCFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sancarlosflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2006_0824Colorado0100-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200902T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200902T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141748 CREATED:20200813T030838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200815T221612Z UID:10001719-1599073200-1599078600@sancarlosflight.com SUMMARY:Dont Be an Airhead\, How to Handle Tire Failures DESCRIPTION:*Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n  \n\n\n\nYou’re on final approach\, stable approach and ready to be home after your flight.  You touch down softly on the mains and as you lower the nose wheel you experience a distinct shuttering.  Or maybe after your touchdown you notice your plane starts skidding in the opposite direction.  What could’ve happened? Seems like you blew a tire\, now what? \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites Chief Pilot and AGI Herb Patten\, and seasoned pilot Alessandro Franco to discuss options after landing with a blown tire. In this seminar\, they will discuss how their own experiences of landing with a blown tire can teach others about how to handle the unexpected. There are many options a pilot can choose: try and exit the runway and make it back to parking\, clear the runway\, or stop on the runway and request assistance. What is the best option? \nIf you want to understand how to handle this situation without becoming deflated\, join us for 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 1\,500 hours into at least 120 different California airports.  He is the current chairman of the Upwind Foundation\, famous for its Upwind Summer Scholarship Program. In 2015\, Herb was named a Master Instructor by the National Association of Flight Instructors. \nAlessandro Franco is a Private Pilot and the Director of Operations at the San Carlos Flight Center. Alessandro was a recipient of the Upwind Summer Scholarship and has done all of his flight training at San Carlos Flight Center\, including his training towards his Instrument Rating\, which he is almost finished with.\n\n\n  \nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n  URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/when-the-air-goes-out-what-do-you-do/ LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:SCFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sancarlosflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Screen-Shot-2020-08-12-at-8.07.53-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200905T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200905T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141748 CREATED:20200814T001409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200814T001409Z UID:10001720-1599307200-1599312600@sancarlosflight.com SUMMARY:Winter Flying DESCRIPTION:*Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing.\n \n  \n\n\n\nFor pilots that learn to fly in states like California\, Arizona\, or Florida\, flying on days when weather is below freezing may never occur.  While this might not be a topic you expect to experience\, you may one day fly a winter cross country to somewhere like Colorado or Montana to make the most of the improved performance that comes with cold weather. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites CFI Lukasz Zoromski to share his experiences with winter flying in Wisconsin\, his home state.  In this seminar\, he will discuss pre-flight planning and procedures that you may need to perform during the winter\, such as careful consideration of the freezing level and how to properly remove frost and ice from your aircraft.  He will also go over how to keep you and your passengers safe and comfortable in the cockpit during flight\, and how to respond to potential in-flight emergencies related to icing.  Finally\, he will discuss the additional steps that must be taken after your flight to ensure that your airplane is ready to go for the next winter flight. \nIf you are looking to be more prepared on your next winter flight\, don’t miss out on this seminar.\n\n\n  \nLukasz Zoromski has always been interested in aviation. Ever since going to Oshkosh Airventure as a kid\, he got hooked on airplanes. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin\, he decided to make a career change away from a desk job and began flying with a goal to become a flight instructor. Now that he has achieved that goal\, he strives to help new pilots achieve the same goals in a safe and fun way. New to the Bay Area\, he is looking forward to flying in a new environment and meeting new people.\n\n\n  \nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n  URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/winter-flying/ LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:SCFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sancarlosflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Screen-Shot-2020-08-13-at-5.13.16-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200909T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200909T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141748 CREATED:20200814T001718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200814T001718Z UID:10001721-1599678000-1599683400@sancarlosflight.com SUMMARY:Ground School Refresher: Beyond Simple Airspace DESCRIPTION:Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing.\n \n  \n\n\n\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 the San Carlos Flight Center\, a CFI and an FAA certificated advanced and instrument ground instructor who teaches private pilot ground school at San Carlos Flight Center.  He is a commercial pilot with an instrument rating\, has flown over 1\,500 hours into at least 120 different California airports.  He is the current chairman of the Upwind Foundation\, famous for its Upwind Summer Scholarship Program. In 2015\, Herb was named a Master Instructor by the National Association of Flight Instructors.\n\n\n  \nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/ground-school-refresher-beyond-simple-airspace/ LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:SCFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sancarlosflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Screen-Shot-2020-08-13-at-5.16.51-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200912T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200912T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141748 CREATED:20200815T192443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200815T192443Z UID:10001722-1599912000-1599917400@sancarlosflight.com SUMMARY:Fly the Washington DC SFRA without becoming a CNN Headline DESCRIPTION:**Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n  \n\n\n\nEver wondered what it’s like to fly over the most congested\, compact\, and most important city in America? Flying in the stressful Washington DC SFRA is one of the most challenging airspaces in America\, and makes flying in any other airspace seem easy.  \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites CFI Mari May Baratto to share the “tricks and tips” to demystify the SFRA\, and break down the standard procedures. You will learn how to get in and out of the SFRA using local unpublished procedures\, so when you hear ATC say “Special awareness training is required for VFR flying within 60 NM of the DCA VOR/DME” you will be prepared.  Mari will also review these special procedures and requirements so that any pilot will know what to expect while flying in this demanding area.  \nIf you are ever planning on flying in Washington DC\, or just want to delve into what a pilot might need to recognize to fly in a SFRA\, don’t miss this seminar. \n\n\n  \nMari May Baratto is a Certified Flight Instructor and an FAA Instrument Ground Instructor with experience teaching both Private and Commercial Pilot students. A commercial rated pilot both in Brazil and in the United States\, Mari has a diverse background flying through different airspaces\, especially through one of the country’s most intimidating areas\, the Washington DC SFRA. Mari has been recognized as a 2018 Distinguished Flight Instructor by AOPA.\n\n\n  \nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n  URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/fly-the-washington-dc-sfra-without-becoming-a-cnn-headline/ LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:SCFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sancarlosflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Annotation-2020-08-15-122423.png ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200916T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200916T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141748 CREATED:20200828T023646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200828T023646Z UID:10001723-1600282800-1600288200@sancarlosflight.com SUMMARY:Radio Communications 4: Class B and C Airspace DESCRIPTION:*Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis\, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** \nClick here to learn more about online viewing. \n  \n\n\n\nPilots new to the SF Bay area sometimes feel uncomfortable communicating with controllers in busier Class B and C airports.  Let’s address that.  Let’s talk about radio communications and help each other overcome fears\, operate more safely\, and smooth the work of Tower and Approach Controllers. \nIn this seminar\, San Carlos Flight Center continues our radio communications series\, this time focusing on general aviation operations at Class Bravo and Charlie airports.  SFO\, OAK\, and SJC come with a whole new set of challenges for GA pilots; increased traffic loads operating in the airspace\, more frequency congestion\, different entrance requirements\, and a whole lot more.  This seminar can help you to become a more effective communicator within class B and C airspace\, and prove to the controllers that you got it under control. \nYou surely won’t want to miss this seminar if you have ever felt uneasy operating within Class B or C airspace. This seminar is guaranteed to make sure that all pilots will feel safer on their next flight into these airports\, don’t miss out.\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 over 1\,500 hours and flown into at least 120 different California airports. He is co-founder of the Bay Area Student and New Pilot Support Group\, and a board member of the Upwind Foundation\, famous for its Upwind Summer Scholarship Program. In 2015\, Herb was named a Master Instructor by the National Association of Flight Instructors. \n  \n \n\n\nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n  URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/radio-communications-4-class-b-and-c-airspace/ LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:SCFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sancarlosflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Screen-Shot-2020-08-27-at-7.36.20-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR