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SUMMARY:IFR Departure Procedures
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will be held in person at SCFC\, attendance is free and open to all. Web Members will still be able to access our seminars online\, both live and recorded. Click here to learn more about the transition. \n  \nInterested in learning more about advanced instrument related topics? Check out more of these seminars available on our growing Members Only Seminar Library which is available for viewing by Web Members. Click here to view. \n  \n\n\n\nIFR 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 different departure procedures. Do you know which one you can expect? \nIn this safety seminar\, CFI Brian Eliot will review the selection of instrument departure procedures. He will provide a publication roadmap to these procedures and review the critical safety items\, as well as what to typically expect in common practice. This program is a must for pilots working on their instrument rating\, or working to stay current with instrument departures. \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  \nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Our seminars are free to watch when attended in person at our facility in San Carlos but live streaming and viewing recorded seminars are exclusively available to members. Click here or contact an SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars and live-streamed content.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/ifr-departure-procedures-2/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230624T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144046
CREATED:20230530T213447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T163450Z
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SUMMARY:Flight Instrument Failures
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will be held in-person at SCFC\, attendance is free and open to all. Web Members will still be able to access our seminars online\, both live and recorded. Click here to learn more about the transition. \n  \nInterested in learning more advance topics? Check out our growing seminar library available to Web Members on our Members Only Seminar Library. Click here to view. \n  \n  \nThe flight instruments are a rich source of information for pilots. They are used both in visual weather conditions and instrument conditions\, but are essential in instrument conditions. Most of the time they just work\, but what happens when they don’t? \nA key to understanding how flight instruments can fail is to first have knowledge of the underlying design and operation of the systems. The next step is to look at failure points and then understand how these failures will manifest themselves on the flight instruments. \nThis seminar will explore the inner workings of the flight instruments with a focus on points of failure and the resultant impact on the flight instruments. Join us to learn more about these essential systems and the failure modes. \n \n\n\nHerb Patten is the Chief Pilot at the San Carlos Flight Center\, a CFI and an FAA certificated advanced and instrument ground instructor who teaches private pilot ground school at San Carlos Flight Center.  He is a commercial pilot with an instrument rating\, has flown over 2\,500 hours in more than 130 different California airports.  He is the current chairman of the Upwind Foundation\, famous for its Upwind Summer Scholarship Program. In 2023\, Herb was named a Distinguished Flight Instructor by AOPA. \n \n\n\nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Our seminars are free to watch when attended in person at our facility in San Carlos but live streaming and viewing recorded seminars are exclusively available to members. Click here or contact an SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars and live-streamed content.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/flight-instrument-failures/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230628T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230628T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144046
CREATED:20230429T004517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T231558Z
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SUMMARY:Arcana from the AIM
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will be held in person\, attendance is free and open to all. Web Members will still be able to access our seminars online\, both live and recorded. Click here to learn more about the transition. \nInterested in learning more from Captain Bennett Taber? Check out his growing series of Safety Seminars on a wide array of topics and professional flying tips. His seminars are available in the Members Only Seminar Library available to view by clicking here. \n  \n\n\n\nThink you know the insides and outs of the FAR and the AIM? Many pilots are familiar with the basic guidance provided in these sources\, however there are many intricacies detailed in the seldom read pages of the AIM. There are numerous procedures\, and techniques covered within the depths of the AIM that might be useful someday. \nHave you ever heard of a cruise clearance? How about a through clearance? Vibal? If you have never heard of them to begin with\, or if your palms sweat if someone presses you about this\, then it’s time for you to expand your piloting knowledge and discover the full extent of the AIM. San Carlos Flight Center invites Ben Taber ATP and Check Airman of Dreamline Aviation to share with pilots how they can become safer\, more efficient\, and uncover some of the mysteries within the AIM. \nAttend this seminar to raise your AIM IQ by 20 points as you broaden your knowledge on the AIM and understand how to utilize some of these arcane procedures. \n \n\n\nCapt. Bennett Taber is a check airman and training captain with over 35 years and 19\,000 hours of air charter experience throughout the western United States. His first 500 hours of flying were conducted in Alaska and has over 14\,000 hours of King Air time.  Captain Taber manages flight operations and charter sales for Dreamline Aviation in the San Francisco Bay Area and is a Dreamline Training Captain in Beech King Air aircraft. \n \n\n\nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Our seminars are free to watch when attended in person at our facility in San Carlos but live streaming and viewing recorded seminars are exclusively available to members. Click here or contact an SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars and live-streamed content.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/arcana-from-the-aim-3/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230701T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230701T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144046
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T213248Z
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SUMMARY:Destination Catalina Island
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will be held in person at SCFC\, attendance is free and open to all. Web Members will still be able to access our seminars online\, both live and recorded. Click here to learn more about the transition. \nInterested in learning about more exciting destinations? Check out our growing Members Only Seminar Library with over 500 recorded presentations\, many which include highlighting unique and aeronautically challenging destinations. Click here to view. \n  \n\n\n\nCatalina Island\, off the coast of Southern California\, offers 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. \nTo better understand the flight challenges associated with this airport\, San Carlos Flight Center invites Commercial Pilot Brandan Dadoun to discuss what pilots need to know when flying into Catalina. In this seminar\, he will cover what unique flight planning considerations are needed when venturing to Catalina\, including local arrival and departure procedures\, open water flying considerations\, route selection for IFR and VFR pilots\, and transiting the LA Special Flight Rules area.  He will review weight and balance\, fuel planning\, and discuss the  facilities\, services\, and associated fees at the Airport in the Sky (KAVX) atop the island.  There are lots of things to do once you are there\, and he will share some of those highlights. \nCatalina can serve as a perfect day trip for most pilots\, but for those willing to do the advance planning and safety management. Join us for this unique opportunity to understand Catalina Airport operations\, and how you can fly there safely. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrandan Dadoun is a commercial multi-engine pilot with over 700 flight hours. He has extensive flying experience in both piston and turbine-powered aircraft. Brandan has been part of the SCFC community since 2015 and is currently the SCFC Event Manager where he oversees all Flight Center events\, including its Safety Seminar Program and FlyOutGroup. In 2021\, Brandan was awarded by the FAA for his achievements in promoting aviation safety. Outside of flying and presenting\, he enjoys playing the saxophone and staying active. \n \n\n\nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Our seminars are free to watch when attended in person at our facility in San Carlos but live streaming and viewing recorded seminars are exclusively available to members. Click here or contact an SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars and live-streamed content.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/destination-catalina-island-2/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230703T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230703T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144046
CREATED:20230619T185708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T185752Z
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Flyers Dinner – Lampson Field Airport
DESCRIPTION:This July\, see beautiful Clear Lake from the air with a flight to Lampson Field (1O2)! Lampson is located just south of Lakeport\, and views of the lake can be seen on downwind while in the pattern. The airport is relatively quiet\, and is a great place to practice landings after a cross-country flight. \nAt the airport\, enjoy lunch or dinner with fresh\, local ingredients from Red’s at the Skyroom. This restaurant features West Coast fare with a variety of entrees and drinks for you and your passengers. With patio seating\, this is a great place to replenish after a training flight or as a break on a long cross-country trip to the north. After your meal\, venture around the ramp area to see a collection of vintage aircraft from a variety of eras \nThe airport also has an RNAV approach if you want to practice your instrument skills\, and features 100LL fuel at a self-serve pump. Pilots flying out of this airport should consider density altitude due to the increased elevation and habitually high temperatures seen in the summer months. \nIf you visit Lampson and Red’s at the Skyroom\, please let us know how it is!
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/fog-lunch-lampson-field-airport/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:FOG Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230705T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230705T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144046
CREATED:20230619T210447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230701T042548Z
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SUMMARY:Maintenance Logbooks Made Easy
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will be held in person at SCFC\, attendance is free and open to all. Web Members will still be able to access our seminars online\, both live and recorded. Click here to learn more about the transition. \nInterested in watching more of our presentations? View our growing library of over 500 recorded safety seminars available to view in our Members Only Seminar Library\, available by clicking here. \n  \n\n\n\nAircraft records are significant for safety and legal reasons. Maintenance and inspections are meticulously recorded in more aircraft logbooks\, such as airframe\, engine\, propeller\, and sometimes avionics. Pilots need to understand the details of aircraft logbook entries to validate the airworthiness of the airplane before flight\, especially after the plane has returned from servicing. \nPreparing for a checkride is one instance where the pilot-in-command needs to know every piece of the aircraft’s airworthiness. When was the last annual inspection? If 100-hour inspections are required\, when was the last 100 hour inspection done? Has the work been logged appropriately in the maintenance records. Are all the airworthiness directives complied with? Being able to read and interpret maintenance logbook entries is the only way to confirm the aircraft is airworthy. \nIn this seminar\, join Chief Pilot Herb Patten as he examines aircraft maintenance logbook entries and highlights what you need to pay attention to as a PIC. We encourage any pilot to attend. \n \n\n\nHerb Patten is the Chief Pilot at the San Carlos Flight Center\, a CFI and an FAA certificated advanced and instrument ground instructor who teaches private pilot ground school at San Carlos Flight Center.  He is a commercial pilot with an instrument rating\, has flown over 2\,500 hours in more than 130 different California airports.  He is the current chairman of the Upwind Foundation\, famous for its Upwind Summer Scholarship Program. In 2023\, Herb was named a Distinguished Flight Instructor by AOPA. \n \n\n\nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Our seminars are free to watch when attended in person at our facility in San Carlos but live streaming and viewing recorded seminars are exclusively available to members. Click here or contact an SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars and live-streamed content.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/maintenance-logbooks-made-easy/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230708T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230708T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144046
CREATED:20230530T230711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230708T181847Z
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SUMMARY:Air Traffic Control Panel
DESCRIPTION:This is a unique opportunity to hear from Bay Area Air Traffic Controllers in person including those from local facilities\, NorCal TRACON\, and Oakland Center. \nIt’s important for pilots to put a face to the voice they hear over the radio. During this panel have a chance to hear directly from controllers\, strengthen the pilot-controller relationship\, learn more about air traffic operations\, and emphasize the importance of safe practices. Join us for this special event\, get your questions answered\, and enhance the safety of Bay Area Airspace. \nThis event will take place in person at San Carlos Flight Center at 795 Skyway Road\, Suite A\, San Carlos 94070. Space is limited so please RSVP by clicking the “Sign Up” button below. Unable to attend in person? Sign up as a Web Member to stream this presentation live\, or watch its recording at a later date. More information on our Web Membership is available by clicking here. We invite you to stick around afterward and join us at our SCFC BBQ. If you plan on attending the BBQ please RSVP separately by clicking the link here. \nDue to the large expected turnout for this event\, registration is required. Only register if you plan to attend in person. SCFC Staff will be checking-in attendees the day of.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/air-traffic-control-panel/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230708T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230708T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144046
CREATED:20230530T231722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T231729Z
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SUMMARY:SCFC BBQ
DESCRIPTION:The San Carlos Flight Center invites all of its members and their families to join us for our second BBQ of the summer season. Join us for an afternoon full of food\, drink\, snacks\, sweets\, and activities for everyone. \nWe hope to see you here outside our main office at 795 Skyway Road\, Suite A\, San Carlos at 1 PM. Please RSVP below by clicking the “Sign Up” button below. \nThe BBQ is preceded by an Air Traffic Control panel where we invite pilots to learn from controllers and strengthen the pilot-controller relationship. If you are interested in the panel\, please RSVP for the event separately by clicking the link here.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/scfc-bbq-jul-2023/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230712T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230712T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144046
CREATED:20230615T174018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T204056Z
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SUMMARY:NO Safety Seminar on Wednesday\, July 12
DESCRIPTION:There will be NO Safety Seminar this Wednesday\, July 12th. Please tune in for the next seminar on Saturday\, July 15th.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/whats-going-on-at-san-carlos-airport-2/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230715T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230715T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144046
CREATED:20230619T214137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T204854Z
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SUMMARY:Capturing the View: Safety Tips from a Professional Aerial Photographer
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will be held in person at SCFC\, attendance is free and open to all. For this seminar\, we will be streaming the live feed from our presenter’s off-site location to in-person attendees. The presenter himself will not be in-person at SCFC. Web Members will still be able to access our seminars online\, both live and recorded. Click here to learn more about the transition. \nInterested in watching more of our presentations? View our growing library of over 500 recorded safety seminars available to view in our Members Only Seminar Library\, available by clicking here. \n  \n\n\n\nOur view from the sky is like no other. As pilots\, we are fortunate enough to capture these moments through our own eyes\, but how can we safely photograph these views? \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites Mark Holtzman\, Commercial Pilot and CEO of West Coast Aerial Photography to share how to capture photos from the sky safely. For most pilots\, taking pictures with our handheld devices may suffice\, yet even then\, safety considerations must be considered. In this seminar\, Mark will share what pre-flight planning elements are required before every photography mission including the importance of two-crew and delegation of photographer and pilot duties\, air traffic control coordination\, and selecting a safe area to transit for photography work. With thorough pre-flight planning\, a photo mission can be extremely rewarding. Mark will conclude his presentation with a showcase of some of his best work from over the years. \nThe world of aerial photography allows us to capture the world from above. We encourage all pilots who have ever taken or plan to take photos from the sky to join in on this presentation. \n \n\n\nMark Holtzman is a California native with over 25 years of experience as both a photographer and pilot. Mark has had a love for photography from a very young age. Similarly for flying\, where at age 17 Mark got his pilot’s license and has been flying ever since. In 2000 he combined his two passions\, aviation and photography to start West Coast Aerial Photography. Since then he has been highly sought for his work across the globe. \n \n\n\nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Our seminars are free to watch when attended in person at our facility in San Carlos but live streaming and viewing recorded seminars are exclusively available to members. Click here or contact an SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars and live-streamed content.\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/capturing-the-view-safety-tips-from-a-professional-aerial-photographer/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230719T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230719T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144046
CREATED:20230615T170153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T213403Z
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SUMMARY:Ground School Refresher Weather Theory
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will be held in person at SCFC\, attendance is free and open to all. Web Members will still be able to access our seminars online\, both live and recorded. Click here to learn more about the transition. \nInterested in learning more about ground school related topics? Check out more of these seminars available on our growing Members Only Seminar Library which is available for viewing by Web Members. Click here to view. \n  \nWeather can play a huge factor in any pilots pre-flight planning and actual flight. Weather is a complex subject that can affect an aircraft’s performance\, ability to generate lift\, along with many other things. From the subtle forming of clouds\, to thunderstorms and microbursts\, how can you stay safe in the air? \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites CFI Nathanial Green to cover the topic of weather theory. In this seminar he will provide a general outlook on weather and how it is created\, how the coriolis effect affects weather\, how to detect adverse weather patterns\, fog\, and much more.  Be more confident on your next flight knowing that you have made the right decisions for your flight. \nIf you have ever had difficulties trying to grasp the complexities of weather\, then this is the seminar for you.\n\n\n  \nNathaniel Green is a CFI at San Carlos Flight Center. He attended Utah Valley University where he completed all his training and certificates\, graduating with a Bachelors in Aviation Science. Nathaniel finds flying to be one of the most exhilarating and challenging decisions one can choose. Nathaniel is beyond excited to take students through a similar journey of learning how to fly and becoming a pilot.\n\n\n  \nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Our seminars are free to watch when attended in person at our facility in San Carlos but live streaming and viewing recorded seminars are exclusively available to members. Click here or contact an SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars and live-streamed content.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/ground-school-refresher-weather-theory-3/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230722T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230722T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144046
CREATED:20230619T213221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T231815Z
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SUMMARY:In-Person Workshop – Under the Cowling
DESCRIPTION:This in-person workshop will be held in person at SCFC\, attendance is free and open to all. This in-person workshop will not be live-streamed so the only attendance will be in-person. \nInterested in watching more of our presentations? View our growing library of over 500 recorded safety seminars available to view in our Members Only Seminar Library\, available by clicking here. \n  \n  \nAs a pilot you learn about airplane engines and systems from the Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge. That information is supplemented by details from your specific Airplane Flight Manual. So what more do you need to know? You crank the starter and everything works. But how does it work and how do the various systems such as the fuel\, induction\, and ignition work together to keep the engine flying? Ever wonder how the fuel flows from the tank to the cylinders? Or what happens when the air intake filter becomes blocked? Or what are the purposes of those tubes coming out of the bottom of the engine? \nAre you ready to take your airplane systems knowledge to the next step? San Carlos Flight Center invites A&P Charles Rudolf for a unique perspective on airplane engines and systems. In this in-person seminar\, you will learn the details of the fuel\, ignition\, induction and more. \nThis in-person seminar will be conducted using a Cessna 172 with the engine cowling removed so you can get an up-close appreciation of the components of a typical\, small single-engine airplane. Space is limited so don’t delay in signing up for this unique experience. You will walk away with a new depth of knowledge that most pilots don’t have \n  \n  \nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Our seminars are free to watch when attended in person at our facility in San Carlos but live streaming and viewing recorded seminars are exclusively available to members. Click here or contact an SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars and live-streamed content.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/in-person-workshop-under-the-cowling/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230723T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230723T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144046
CREATED:20230619T183631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T183631Z
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SUMMARY:FOG Lunch - San Luis Obispo
DESCRIPTION:This July\, venture down the Salinas Valley to San Luis Obispo (SBP) and enjoy brunch at the Spirit of San Luis Restaurant. Known for their California fare\, their omelets\, scrambles\, and hamburgers sample local ingredients and are served alongside an excellent outdoor view of the airport ramp and runways. \nOn the flight down\, travel down via Monterey Bay\, the Salinas Valley\, and then descend over the rolling hills south of the Paso Robles VOR. San Luis Obispo Airport also has a variety of instrument approach procedures\, including an ILS\, RNAV\, and VOR approach. This is a great opportunity to fly down earlier in the morning and log a few approaches for currency or practice with a safety pilot or CFII\, and then treat yourself to some great food afterward. On the return flight home\, treat your passengers to a flight up the Central California Coast if you’d like\, with gorgeous views of Big Sur\, the coastline\, Bixby Bridge\, and more. \nPlease plan to arrive at the short-term transient parking a few minutes before noon\, which is located on the northwest side of the control tower. Leave the ramp\, and the restaurant is a two-minute walk to the north. \nAs always\, please make sure to RSVP and book your plane early! We look forward to seeing you at the Spirit of San Luis! \n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/fog-lunch-san-luis-obispo-3/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:FOG Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230727
DTSTAMP:20260403T144046
CREATED:20230725T164052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T164052Z
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SUMMARY:NO Safety Seminar on Wednesday July 26
DESCRIPTION:There will be NO Safety Seminar on Wednesday\, July 26th at 7 PM. We invite you to attend our next safety seminar on Saturday July 29th. \nWe apologize for the last minute cancellation and look forward to seeing you at our next presentation. \n-SCFC Seminar Team
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/no-safety-seminar-on-wednesday-july-26/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230726T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230726T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144046
CREATED:20230623T170301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T164124Z
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SUMMARY:In-Flight Vigilance: Stall Spins and Weather Product Awareness – CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:This seminar has been cancelled due to a last minute presenter cancellation. Please tune into our next seminar on Saturday\, July 29.  \n  \n  \nThis seminar will be held in person at SCFC\, attendance is free and open to all. For this seminar the presenter is unable to present in person\, instead\, he will present virtually to in-person audiences in our classroom. Web Members will still be able to access our seminars online\, both live and recorded. Click here to learn more about the transition. \nInterested in watching more of our presentations? View our growing library of over 500 recorded safety seminars available to view in our Members Only Seminar Library\, available by clicking here. \n  \n\n\n\nAs pilots\, we need to be aware of ourselves\, aircraft\, and things happening around us during every phase of flight. Throughout training\, pilots are drilled into a variety of different areas. Notably\, pilots must safely analyze weather products and stay vigilant in stall and spin awareness. While pilots are taught these things in primary training\, why do these two factors contribute to nearly 25% of all fatal accidents? \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites Dr. David Strahle\, CFI-AI and national spokesperson to talk about what he believes is the true reason behind the majority of these accidents and how to re-direct future training efforts towards reducing these fatal events. Over the years Dr. Strahle has seen accidents caused by these factors and how they could have easily been prevented. This discussion will revolve around recently identified negative changes to the color representation of NEXRAD images and how to deal with this setback affecting both your iPad and panel mounted systems. He’ll also cover the true reason behind the occurrence of stall and spin accidents. He will conclude how government investigative agencies may have inadvertently steered attention away from the actual factors contributing to these accidents and how we can prevent these accidents from happening again. \nJoin us if you are a pilot who is looking to get back into flying with safety in mind. This will also be of interest for those wanting to learn more about weather products\, aerodynamics\, stalls\, spins and recovery procedures. If you are eager to learn beyond what is covered in the Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge you will appreciate David’s approach to these topics. \n \n\n\nDr. David Strahle is a CFI and Commercial Pilot\, and is a nationally recognized spokesperson who has educated thousands on a variety of different aviation topics. Mainly\, he has been referred to as the “Father of Datalink”\, as Dr. Strahle wrote the initial research papers on transmitting weather into the cockpit in 1969 and continues to provide ongoing assistance in the development of datalink. \n \n\n\nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Our seminars are free to watch when attended in person at our facility in San Carlos but live streaming and viewing recorded seminars are exclusively available to members. Click here or contact an SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars and live-streamed content.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/keep-the-wings-flying-stall-and-spin-awareness/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230729T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230729T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144046
CREATED:20230615T172907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T174425Z
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SUMMARY:Investigating Aircraft Ownership
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will be held in person at SCFC\, attendance is free and open to all. Web Members will still be able to access our seminars online\, both live and recorded. Click here to learn more about the transition. \nInterested in watching more of our presentations? View our growing library of over 500 recorded safety seminars available to view in our Members Only Seminar Library\, available by clicking here. \n  \n\n\n\nAt some time\, most pilots consider owning their own plane. Have you? Because of the large investment and the risks associated\, buying a plane can be as daunting as buying a small home. What costs should you expect? Will owning save you money over renting? What about buying an airplane with partners? \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites aircraft owner Dan Dyer joined by SCFC Owner Alessandro Franco to share the advantages of buying your own airplane. In this seminar\, they will discuss how to choose the right airplane for your mission profile\, how to navigate the purchase process\, and what to consider when inspecting a potential airplane. The challenge of owning an airplane doesn’t end after the initial purchase. With the variety of variable costs and fixed costs\, the cost of ownership can add up quickly. Offset these costs by putting your aircraft on leaseback with San Carlos Flight Center. After talking through leaseback opportunities they will conclude with how being an aircraft owner can help further a pilots understanding of their aircraft and maintenance. \nIf you ever considered purchasing your own airplane and want to hear firsthand about airplane ownership and learn from the experiences of others\, join us for this unique opportunity to become enlightened about airplane ownership. \n \n\n\nHerb Patten is the Chief Pilot at the San Carlos Flight Center\, a CFI and an FAA certificated advanced and instrument ground instructor who teaches private pilot ground school at San Carlos Flight Center.  He is a commercial pilot with an instrument rating\, has flown over 2\,500 hours in more than 130 different California airports.  He is the current chairman of the Upwind Foundation\, famous for its Upwind Summer Scholarship Program. In 2023\, Herb was named a Distinguished Flight Instructor by AOPA. \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 \nAlessandro Franco is a pilot and the Owner of the San Carlos Flight Center. Alessandro is the lead of all Flight Center operations\, activities\, and relations including it’s owner leaseback program. \n \n\n\nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Our seminars are free to watch when attended in person at our facility in San Carlos but live streaming and viewing recorded seminars are exclusively available to members. Click here or contact an SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars and live-streamed content.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/investigating-aircraft-ownership-2/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230731T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230731T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144046
CREATED:20230701T213134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T173417Z
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Flyers & Upwind Dinner
DESCRIPTION:FOG’s biggest event of the year is back! \nOn the evening of Monday July 31st\, join us at the Stockton Airport (SCK) to continue our yearly tradition of celebrating the Upwind Class of 2023 with a fly-out dinner event.  We invite all pilots to showcase the fantastic General Aviation community to high-school students and their families. Please park around 6:30 PM at transient parking located just south of the airline terminal. If confused of its location\, ask for progressive taxi or look for San Carlos Flight Center aircraft parked on the ramp. Exit through the pedestrian gate and plan to meet up no later than 7:00 PM at Top Flight Grill and Catering inside the passenger terminal. Afterward\, enjoy the twilight flight home. The restaurant has asked for each table to pay as a group instead of individual checks\, please plan accordingly. \nUpwind students will fly with their instructors\, but FOG pilots who are able to will often allow the students’ families to ride along in their aircraft. This is a great way to introduce the families to the aviation community and the incredible people behind it. \nThis is FOG’s most popular event. Last year\, we set the record for the largest FOG event ever. Can we top it this time? \nDue to the popularity of this event and the coordination of rides\, please make sure to RSVP and book your plane early! Also\, when you register\, please let us know where you are departing from and if you are able to accept passengers. For those that are willing to take parents and family members\, FOG and Upwind will be in contact with you to coordinate the logistics. \nWe look forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/full-moon-flyers-upwind-dinner/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:FOG Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230802T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230802T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144046
CREATED:20230725T172335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T052036Z
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SUMMARY:Getting to Know the DA40NG
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will be held in person at SCFC\, attendance is free and open to all. Web Members will still be able to access our seminars online\, both live and recorded. Click here to learn more about the transition. \nInterested in watching more of our presentations? View our growing library of over 500 recorded safety seminars available to view in our Members Only Seminar Library\, available by clicking here. \n  \n  \nThe DA40NG is the latest addition to the Flight Center fleet. It is a sleek\, fast\, and modern aircraft with the first of its kind\, a diesel JET-A powered engine. For pilots who have been so used to classic engine controls such as throttle\, propeller\, and mixture\, the DA40NG simplifies it all with one lever. Who wouldn’t want to fly that? \nSan Carlos Flight Center is pleased to introduce the DA40NG in this seminar. Join Chief Pilot Herb Patten as he provides an overview of the key differences present in this aircraft compared to others of its class. He’ll explain the various mission profiles the aircraft is capable of\, and the associated training and requirements for SCFC pilots. \nJoin us to learn more about the DA40NG. Pilots of all levels interested in flying a modern\, simplified aircraft should attend this presentation. \n \n\n\nHerb Patten is the Chief Pilot at the San Carlos Flight Center\, a CFI and an FAA certificated advanced and instrument ground instructor who teaches private pilot ground school at San Carlos Flight Center.  He is a commercial pilot with an instrument rating\, has flown over 2\,500 hours in more than 130 different California airports.  He is the current chairman of the Upwind Foundation\, famous for its Upwind Summer Scholarship Program. In 2023\, Herb was named a Distinguished Flight Instructor by AOPA. \n \n\n\nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Our seminars are free to watch when attended in person at our facility in San Carlos but live streaming and viewing recorded seminars are exclusively available to members. Click here or contact an SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars and live-streamed content.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/getting-to-know-the-da40ng/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230805T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230805T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144046
CREATED:20230724T224823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230805T175245Z
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SUMMARY:Destination San Juan Islands
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will be held in person at SCFC\, attendance is free and open to all. Web Members will still be able to access our seminars online\, both live and recorded. Click here to learn more about the transition. \nInterested in watching more of our presentations? View our growing library of over 500 recorded safety seminars available to view in our Members Only Seminar Library\, available by clicking here. \n  \n  \nThe San Juan Islands is an archipelago located in the Pacific Northwest and home to over 170 islands and natural reefs. These islands are incredibly beautiful with lush forests and sparkling waters that create a peaceful and serene environment for visitors to enjoy. As pilots we are fortunate enough to visit this area via air travel. With 3 airports to choose from\, they are calling you to visit. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites commercial pilot Brandan Dadoun to share more about flying to and operating within the San Juan Islands. In this seminar\, Brandan will cover flight planning considerations\, including local arrival and departure procedures\, open water flying considerations\, and inter-island sightseeing. He will also discuss the available facilities\, services\, and associated fees at these airports and talk about his recent flight to Orcas Island. He will conclude on the various activities and things to do once you are there to make your trip enjoyable. \nIf you want to learn more about flying out to your perfect summer getaway\, do not miss out on this seminar. \n  \nBrandan Dadoun is a commercial multi-engine pilot with 800 flight hours. He has extensive flying experience in both piston and turbine-powered aircraft. Brandan has been part of the SCFC community since 2015 and is currently the SCFC Event Manager where he oversees all Flight Center events\, including its Safety Seminar Program and FlyOutGroup. In 2021\, Brandan was awarded by the FAA for his achievements in promoting aviation safety. Outside of flying and presenting\, he enjoys playing the saxophone and staying active. \n  \nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Our seminars are free to watch when attended in person at our facility in San Carlos but live streaming and viewing recorded seminars are exclusively available to members. Click here or contact an SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars and live-streamed content.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/destination-san-juan-islands/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230809T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230809T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144046
CREATED:20230725T162004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T162004Z
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SUMMARY:Truckee Airport Operations
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will be held in person at SCFC\, attendance is free and open to all. For this seminar the presenter is unable to present in person\, instead\, he will present virtually to in-person audiences in our classroom. Web Members will still be able to access our seminars online\, both live and recorded. Click here to learn more about the transition. \nInterested in watching more of our presentations? View our growing library of over 500 recorded safety seminars available to view in our Members Only Seminar Library\, available by clicking here. \n**For information\, flyers\, and handouts referenced during this presentation please click here.** \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 David Van Quest\, the Pilot Outreach Coordinator at the Truckee Airport to talk with pilots about terrain\, best routes of travel\, tower operations\, and recently installed ADSB ground stations and their impact on flight operations. Truckee is a dynamic airport with noise abatement procedures\, curfews\, seasonal flight considerations such as density altitude\, mountain wave\, icing\, wildlife and much more. David 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\n\nDavid Van Quest was originally from Southern California\, David moved to the Truckee/ Tahoe area in 2013 to enjoy a life in the mountains. David began his career in aviation in 2018 when he was hired by the Truckee Tahoe Airport as their Noise Associate. In 2021 he earned his private pilot’s certificate and shortly after was promoted to KTRK’s Aviation & Community Coordinator where he interacts with community members and teaches pilots the best ways to come and go from Truckee. \n \n\n\nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Our seminars are free to watch when attended in person at our facility in San Carlos but live streaming and viewing recorded seminars are exclusively available to members. Click here or contact an SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars and live-streamed content.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/truckee-airport-operations-3/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230812T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144046
CREATED:20230725T201131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T201311Z
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SUMMARY:A Pilot’s Journey to Oshkosh AirVenture
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will be held in person at SCFC\, attendance is free and open to all. Web Members will still be able to access our seminars online\, both live and recorded. Click here to learn more about the transition. \nInterested in watching more of our presentations? View our growing library of over 500 recorded safety seminars available to view in our Members Only Seminar Library\, available by clicking here. \n  \nEach year\, EAA holds the world’s most renowned airshow in Oshkosh. This event boasts thousands of unique aircraft\, presenters\, and new learning experiences. Pilots travel from all over the world for this event\, and it’s great to hear what it was like through the lens of a pilot. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites CFI David Agranovich who recently flew to EAA AirVenture to talk about his experience. In this seminar he will talk about how he safely and efficiently flew into the “world’s busiest airport” for AirVenture 2023. For many\, arriving at Oshkosh is a rite of passage that can only be satisfied by being one of the more than 10\,000 aircraft flying in\, landing at what becomes the busiest airport in the world. It can be a challenging experience\, but after attending this seminar\, we are sure that you will feel more confident in your flying abilities. Join us to learn more about the real-world application of cross-country flight planning\, decision making\, analysis of complex NOTAMS\, and how to safely operate amidst thousands of aircraft. \nWhether you’re an aviation enthusiast or an aviation novice\, if you have wondered what it takes to fly into AirVenture\, join us for this seminar.\n\n\n  \nDavid Agranovich is a CFI\, and thoroughly enjoys teaching others. He has experience flying all across the Western United States and specializes in mountain flying and operating high performance aircraft. 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 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Our seminars are free to watch when attended in person at our facility in San Carlos but live streaming and viewing recorded seminars are exclusively available to members. Click here or contact an SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars and live-streamed content.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/a-pilots-journey-to-oshkosh-airventure/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230813T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230813T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144046
CREATED:20230727T193411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T164048Z
UID:10002112-1691928000-1691933400@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:FOG Lunch: Watsonville Airport
DESCRIPTION:Come join the FlyOutGroup (FOG) on Sunday\, August 13 at 12 PM with a scenic flight to Watsonville (WVI)! An easy location to get to from the Bay Area\, enjoy a quick hop over the Santa Cruz Mountains\, and then descend over Monterey Bay. Park in Transient Parking\, and we’ll all meet at Ella’s at the Airport located in the terminal building. \nEllas is known for their fresh locally inspired cuisine with a range of options to suit your appetite. \nAs always please RSVP below with your planned aircraft and if you can take any fellow pilots with you. We’re excited for the event\, and look forward to seeing you in Watsonville! \n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/fog-lunch-watsonville-aiprort/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:FOG Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230817
DTSTAMP:20260403T144046
CREATED:20230725T171236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T035029Z
UID:10002107-1692144000-1692230399@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:NO Safety Seminar on Wednesday August 16
DESCRIPTION:There will be no safety seminar on Wednesday\, August 16 due to a presenter cancellation. \nPlease stay tuned for other upcoming safety seminars.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/arcana-from-the-aim-4/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230817T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230817T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144046
CREATED:20230817T174033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T174407Z
UID:10002137-1692266400-1692268200@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:Adventures in Crosswinds (test)
DESCRIPTION:this is a test.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/test-event/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230819T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230819T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144046
CREATED:20230811T233806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T233938Z
UID:10002136-1692441000-1692464400@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:River Rafting in CA!
DESCRIPTION:Experience the adventure of a lifetime with flying and river rafting all in the same day! Fly out to Placerville Airport (PVF) and get ready to enjoy the thrill of river rafting. Take in the beautiful sights\, soak in the summer sun\, and eat lunch all with your friends on the river. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrip Highlights:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFly to Placerville Airport (PVF)\nBoard private transportation straight to the river\nPaddle 13 miles of class II-III rapids on the gorge section of the Lower South Fork American River\nEnjoy lunch\nReturn to airport for flight home at 5:30 PM\nBring your friends!\nNo prior experience required!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$215 Per Person! Includes: 4 Hours of river rafting\, lunch and transportation to and from Placerville Airport. \nINTERESTED? Email – flyoutgroup@sancarlosflight.com
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/river-rafting-in-ca/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:FOG Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230819T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144046
CREATED:20230731T212022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T212022Z
UID:10002113-1692446400-1692451800@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:Adventures in Crosswinds
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will be held in person at SCFC\, attendance is free and open to all. Web Members will still be able to access our seminars online\, both live and recorded. Click here to learn more about the transition. \nInterested in watching more of our presentations? View our growing library of over 500 recorded safety seminars available to view in our Members Only Seminar Library\, available by clicking here. \n  \n\n\n\nDo you remember as a student pilot fearing crosswind landings?  Perhaps at some level you still do. Did you find yourself avoiding great airport destinations because of hesitancy around even mild crosswinds?  Were you taught to believe that landing in a crosswind is a different harder technique than a “normal” landing? \nDan Dyer and San Carlos Flight Center\, the only flight school on the west coast with a crosswind simulator\, is committed to training pilots competence in all landings.  In this seminar\, Dyer will take you step by step through all phases of landings with and without crosswinds\, so that you approach every landing the same way.  With a bit of practice you will land as easy as stopping your car at a stoplight. It’s part of the flight\, no big deal\, in fact it will become the best and most fun part of the flight. \nImagine approaching a landing with the same confidence you have with every landing. In fact you now even enjoy the challenge of a crosswind. Don’t miss out on this seminar to be a better pilot. \n \n\n\nDan Dyer is the founder of the San Carlos Flight Center\, and has built the motto of Safety\, Community\, and Adventure for over 8 years.  Dan was an instructor for 15 years\, accumulated over 4\,000 flight hours\, and is the Bay Area’s local expert in crosswind landing instruction. He is known for finding simple and innovative ways to explain complex topics and regularly speaks on advanced ground school topics.  Find out more about Dan at www.sancarlosflight.com or contact him at dan@sancarlosflight.com \n \n\n\nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 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/adventures-in-crosswinds-5/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144046
CREATED:20230731T221211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T003434Z
UID:10002115-1692817200-1692822600@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:Local Airport Operations in the Bay Area
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will be held in person at SCFC\, attendance is free and open to all. Web Members will still be able to access our seminars online\, both live and recorded. Click here to learn more about the transition. \nInterested in watching more of our presentations? View our growing library of over 500 recorded safety seminars available to view in our Members Only Seminar Library\, available by clicking here. \n  \n\n\n\nThe Bay Area has many airports for pilots to choose from. Flying to a new airport can bring a new set of challenges and risks\, along with new procedures. For student pilots trying to branch out of their home airport\, it can be overwhelming to become familiar with local procedures. So\, what airport information is crucial to know when operating at a new airport? What specific things do you need to watch out for? What hot spots or other things may be confusing to a student or new pilot? \nJoin us to discuss local procedures including noise abatement\, pattern operations\, and where to find information for several local Bay Area Airports. Some examples will include PAO\, HWD\, and LVK. He will review common ATC instructions so you can be familiar with what to expect when operating at these airports. After attending this seminar\, students and new pilots will have more confidence in operating safely at local Bay Area airports and understand what to consider when flying to a new airport. \nWe encourage any student pilot to attend\, and pilots of higher rating to attend too. Do not miss out on this seminar\, learn how to gain confidence\, operate safer\, and be on your A game flying to new airports. \n \n\n\nHerb Patten is the Chief Pilot at the San Carlos Flight Center\, a CFI and an FAA certificated advanced and instrument ground instructor who teaches private pilot ground school at San Carlos Flight Center.  He is a commercial pilot with an instrument rating\, has flown over 2\,500 hours in more than 130 different California airports.  He is the current chairman of the Upwind Foundation\, famous for its Upwind Summer Scholarship Program. In 2023\, Herb was named a Distinguished Flight Instructor by AOPA. \n \n\n\nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Our seminars are free to watch when attended in person at our facility in San Carlos but live streaming and viewing recorded seminars are exclusively available to members. Click here or contact an SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars and live-streamed content.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/local-airport-operations-in-the-bay-area/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144046
CREATED:20230801T192252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T192610Z
UID:10002117-1692988200-1692993600@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:Upwind End of Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join the Upwind Celebration party on Friday\, August 26. Thanks to the generous support from SQL community\, the Upwind Summer Scholarship Program completed its 10th year of providing ground and flight training to high-school pilots. Join us to celebrate the continuing accomplishment of the Upwind Program! \nJoin us to celebrate this year’s amazing recipients. Please RSVP below so we can get a headcount for food and drinks.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/upwind-eoy-2023/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230826T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230826T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144046
CREATED:20230725T191139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T213309Z
UID:10002109-1693051200-1693056600@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:What Every Pilot Needs to Know about Aviation Insurance
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will be held in person at SCFC\, attendance is free and open to all. Web Members will still be able to access our seminars online\, both live and recorded. Click here to learn more about the transition. \nInterested in watching more of our presentations? View our growing library of over 500 recorded safety seminars available to view in our Members Only Seminar Library\, available by clicking here. \n  \n\n\n\nRisk management is a critical aspect of safe flying. Good pilots should always be looking to identify risks affecting the flight\, and find ways to reduce or remove the risk. Risk can never be eliminated\, but our goal is to be prepared for every situation. That last line of defense for financial security in aviation is available through aviation insurance. Whether you are a renter pilot\, aircraft owner\, or commercial operator\, having insurance is a good way to protect yourself financially against unfortunate occurrences. \nSan Carlos Flight Center welcomes Jenna Cooper from Zanette Aviation Insurance to provide an insight into how aviation insurance works to protect you as a pilot. Insurance can often be very complex and overwhelming\, but in this seminar they will highlight the various plans\, methods\, and ways you can assure you will be fully protected in any situation. They will showcase different examples of claims\, plans\, and also focus on different ways pilots can prevent certain events from happening again. \nWhile every situation is unique\, by promoting safety and awareness and being protected through insurance\, every pilot and their aircraft can be covered. We encourage all pilots to attend this seminar. This is a general presentation covering the topic broadly\, so unfortunately we will not be able to respond to individual questions about specific incidents and coverage. \n \n\n\n  \nJenna Cooper\, originally from Fort Worth\, TX\,  joined the Zanette Aviation team in 2013. Jenna is a Senior Insurance Broker with Zanette Aviation and manages the Light Aircraft side of the business including Light Aircraft Owners\, Non-Owned/Renters Insurance\, Small Fleet Rental and instruction\, and Part 91 Operations. \n  \nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Our seminars are free to watch when attended in person at our facility in San Carlos but live streaming and viewing recorded seminars are exclusively available to members. Click here or contact an SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars and live-streamed content.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/what-every-pilot-needs-to-know-about-aviation-insurance/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230830T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230830T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144046
CREATED:20230731T214715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T165550Z
UID:10002114-1693422000-1693427400@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:NO Safety Seminar on Wednesday August 30
DESCRIPTION:There will be no safety seminar on Wednesday\, August 30. Please consider joining us for our FlyOutGroup event at Harris Ranch instead\, refer to our website by clicking here. \nWe’ll see you for our next safety seminar on Saturday\, September 2nd. \n-SCFC Seminar Team
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/ground-school-refresher-airport-signs-and-markings-2/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com
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