BAY FLIGHT 2019 is a one-day aviation conference for SF Bay Area pilots on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The event will bring together pilots, aircraft owners, air traffic controllers, and
Pop quiz: What is the new ICAO standard marking for a taxiway approaching a runway? What markings differ between a blast pad and a displaced threshold and what does that
With airspace only getting busier, more aircraft are flying closer to each other every day. We as pilots need to be vigilant about other traffic around us at all times,
Pilots 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
With global pollution on the rise, airplanes are unfortunately one of the main contributors. Exhaust, noise, lead emissions, etc. What solutions are being done about this? Luckily solutions are on
Winter is here with all its IMC. The game is real and this is what we train for. You probably have a general understanding of IFR charts including Victor airways
There is a great sharing of information and stories whenever two or more pilots come together. Hangar talk has a long history in passing down tips and advice from one
No seminar due to Christmas and New Years. Please Note SCFC office is also CLOSED on December 25th, December 26th, and January 1st. The office will be closing early December
Meeting the requirements for a new FAA pilot certificate is a huge accomplishment that gives the certificate holder an exciting set of privileges. However, terms and conditions apply: there are
A pilot learns to fly using the whole brain. Ground knowledge has to be absorbed and understood, and complex muscle memory skills need to be acquired to the point of
