SQL Tower Tour (2 of 3)
Are you curious about what happens in the tower at an airport? Would you like to increase your knowledge of how air traffic is managed at the San Carlos airport? The KSQL Air Traffic Manager has offered to host small groups of pilots to meet the tower controllers and take a tour of the San
SQL Tower Tour (3 of 3)
Are you curious about what happens in the tower at an airport? Would you like to increase your knowledge of how air traffic is managed at the San Carlos airport? The KSQL Air Traffic Manager has offered to host small groups of pilots to meet the tower controllers and take a tour of the San
IFR Departure Procedures
San Carlos Flight Center , Select a Country:IFR departures are one of the most poorly-understood and under-taught topics in IFR flight. The process of getting safely from the surface, avoiding surrounding obstacles, to the safety of the en route IFR structure, all while operating at maximum performance configuration, lower speeds, and high pitch attitudes can be daunting. IFR airports can have many
EAA Chapter 20 Young Eagles @ SCFC
San Carlos Flight Center , Select a Country:SCFC is hosting EAA Chapter 20 for their Young Eagles event, with volunteer pilots offering flights for young people aged 8-17. Learn more about Young Eagles from the EAA’s website.
No Moon Flyers
San Carlos Flight Center , Select a Country:Every month, our Full-Moon Flyers go on a night cross-country on the brightest night of the lunar cycle. It’s a great way to ease back into night currency. But when was the last time you did a night flight when it was really, really dark? On a night with no moonlight? Join the SCFC Flight
IFR Currency – The Devil in the Details
San Carlos Flight Center , Select a Country:There is a thin overcast layer at 800 at your destination and you are ready to fly the ILS which shouldn’t be too hard with the light IFR conditions, but are you legal? What is that regulation about IFR currency and what are the specifics? Join Herb Patten, Assistant Chief Pilot at San Carlos Flight
Chief Pilot Tells All – How to Get a CFI Job
San Carlos Flight Center , Select a Country:It seems like there are two groups of people who become flight instructors: pilots who love to share the art and skill of flying with new students, and pilots who love to share the art and skill of flying with new students while building hours toward a career in the airlines. If you’re a new
Full Moon Flyers: Hollister
Need to practice night flying, or just want to gain more experience at night? Come join us for dinner at Seabrisa’s Eatery in Hollister (CVH) on Thursday, December 4th at 7 PM. Enjoy a great meal, and get night current before taking your family on flights over the Holidays! On the way down, soak in
Women in Aviation: Special Talk with Alaska Airlines’ Chief Pilot, Kim Gabrelcik
San Carlos Flight Center , Select a Country:SCFC's Women in Aviation group is excited to invite you to a truly inspiring event as we welcome Kim Gabrelcik, Chief Pilot (SFO Base) at Alaska Airlines, to the Flight Center. This is a fantastic opportunity to hear first-hand from a top leader in commercial aviation—particularly meaningful for anyone interested in attending the airlines or
Weather Services Workshop
San Carlos Flight Center , Select a Country:Are you checking the weather before your flight simply by looking at METARs? Have you struggled with trying to get a comprehensive view of weather? Are you looking to get an understanding of ways to conduct a weather briefing? If you are a student pilot or recent pilot trying to better understand options for accessing