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SUMMARY:Preparing for your FAA Practical Test – Straight Talk from DPE Jim Higgins
DESCRIPTION:It’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 Jim Higgins to help applicants understand what can be expected during a practical test and learn what they can do to be prepared and confident on their big day. In this seminar\, Jim will relay what 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 pilot that wants to be prepared\, confident\, and know what to expect on your checkride; you don’t want to miss this unique seminar. \nJim Higgins is a DPE in the San Jose FSDO with 35 years and 10\,000 hours of CFI\, Charter and Airline experience.  He currently splits his time between giving checkrides and flight instructing as a CFI from his home airports of San Carlos and Palo Alto.  When he’s not flying\, Jim likes to escape up to Tahoe skiing in the winter and camping in the summer.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/preparing-for-your-faa-practical-test-straight-talk-jim-higgins-dpe-2/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164201
CREATED:20260101T184350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T002933Z
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SUMMARY:Flying Across the US\, Part 1: A low-hour VFR pilot’s perspective
DESCRIPTION:Four months after receiving his pilot’s license\, SCFC member Bob Turcott embarked on a multi-week\, around-the-country solo flight. In this presentation\, Bob will cover topics such as reasons to consider making such a trip; suggestions for low-hour pilots to develop the necessary proficiency; useful gear; cool airports; his worst decisions; helpful attitudes; and a few life lessons that were encountered along the way. \nAnyone who pushes heavy objects – such as planes – risks Achilles tendon rupture\, especially if done in a thoughtless way. Unfortunately\, this is what Bob experienced\, 2\,800 miles from home. Since the consequences of this injury are severe\, even potentially career-limiting for pilots\, Bob will review this clinical entity in detail. In the process\, he’ll touch on useful general information\, such as an approach to evaluating competing treatment options\, as well as information that’s of particular interest to pilots: how to reduce the risk of tendon rupture while moving a plane. \nAbout the speaker: Bob first soloed as a high school student in a used\, 1970’s era hang glider he acquired through a classified ad. After a handful of flights\, it became apparent even to him that self-teaching was probably not the wisest approach\, so he set aside his glider and instead focused on ground school\, eventually earning a PhD in Electrical Engineering/Signal Processing from Columbia and subsequently an MD from Stanford. He went on to become Board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology. In the process\, he resumed hang gliding\, but with modern equipment and formal instruction. His personal best was a four-hour flight with 3000’ altitude gain above launch in the foothills of the Sierras. Though no longer professionally engaged\, Bob’s fond memories of his career include working with veterans as a general cardiologist\, conceptualizing and implementing novel approaches to chronic implantable hemodynamic sensing\, and contributing to the development of a diffuse optical tomographic system for the real-time detection and decoding of brain activity using a noninvasive\, wearable device. Physical ability permitting\, Bob hopes to obtain instrument\, glider\, and seaplane ratings\, explore light aerobatics and backcountry flying\, and complete the around-the-country trip he began in 2025.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/flying-across-the-us-part-1-a-low-hour-vfr-pilots-perspective/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164201
CREATED:20260111T173223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T021730Z
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SUMMARY:Cape Cod to San Carlos: Westbound Across America
DESCRIPTION:SCFC member Jerry Birn was living vicariously through the cross-country adventures of his friend\, SCFC member Bob Turcott\, as Bob winged his way across America in BYF41 (N1483L). Then out of nowhere\, lightning struck (figuratively)\, Bob tore his achilles and the plane was stuck on Cape Cod. Recognizing a unique opportunity\, Jerry flew the plane back to San Carlos in three and one-half days\, logging true “cross-country” time. \nJerry is an instrument-rated commercial pilot. He will focus on the aeronautical decision making that went into planning for and making a fast trip across the country\, including the unique challenges of weather\, unfamiliar terrain\, new airports\, and setting and continually reevaluating reasonable personal safety limits. Whether you are a new pilot interested in venturing farther afield from the Bay Area\, or a seasoned pilot ready to embark on longer\, multi-day flights\, each of the five legs of Jerry’s flight offers interesting lessons. Join us to hear about Jerry’s unexpected adventure from Cape Cod back to the Bay Area. \nYou surely won’t want to miss this seminar if you are planning to go on a long cross-country trip\, improve your flight planning\, or you just want to learn more about the adventures of a fellow pilot. \nJerry Birn\, a retired lawyer\, earned his private pilot and commercial certificates in the late 1970s. After a brief hiatus of four decades\, he returned to flying three years ago under Herb Patten’s guidance and has participated in the flight center’s summer trips to Colorado and the Pacific Northwest the past two summers. He still believes in paper approach charts and thinks that GPS is cheating.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/cape-cod-to-san-carlos-westbound-across-america/
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:20260131T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164201
CREATED:20260114T210930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T194017Z
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SUMMARY:Under the Cowling Workshop
DESCRIPTION:CFI Herb Patten ground school student into the SCFC maintenance hangar for a closer look at airplane engines and systems\, including details of the fuel\, ignition\, induction and more in this in-person workshop. This is your chance to look “under the cowling” in a way that goes deeper than your common preflight inspection. \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? \nThis in-person seminar will be conducted using a Cessna training plane 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.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/under-the-cowling-workshop-01312026/
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:20260131T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164201
CREATED:20260119T175505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T175505Z
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SUMMARY:Women in Aviation @ SCFC January Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join SCFC Women in Aviation for our monthly meeting on January 31st from 11:00-12:00! We will be doing vision boards for the new year\, discussing volunteer opportunities\, and enjoying bagels and fresh fruit. Come join us to kick off the new year with community and connection! Anyone and everyone is welcome.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/women-in-aviation-scfc-january-meeting/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164201
CREATED:20260114T183600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T183600Z
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Flyers: Monterey
DESCRIPTION:This month\, join us on Saturday\, January 31st\, for dinner at Tarpy’s Roadhouse in Monterey! \nWhether you take the coastal route or over Highway 17\, the flight down is an easy one from the Bay Area. Monterey Airport doesn’t have a transient parking ramp\, but we will park at the Del Monte Aviation FBO. After parking\, we’ll grab a quick ride-share to the restaurant. This upscale restaurant is a great destination to treat a new passenger to the joys of flying or to treat yourself to a great flight. \nAre you a student pilot looking for more flight time? Monterey lies just outside the 50 NM requirement and counts towards your cross-country time! Looking for some practice flying IFR? Monterey and nearby airports offer various types of approaches. Reward your approaches with some great food! \nWe will be meeting at the FBO\, so please make sure to arrive and secure your aircraft no later than 7:00 PM. Make sure to RSVP so we have an accurate headcount!
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/fmf-tarpys-2026/
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:20260204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260204T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164201
CREATED:20260121T013322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T013322Z
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SUMMARY:Threat and Error Management
DESCRIPTION:Every flight presents its own unique challenges and risks. As pilots\, our responsibility is to identify these threats and find ways to mitigate them. Threat and Error Management (TEM) is an overarching safety management approach that assumes pilots will naturally make mistakes and encounter risky situations during flight operations. This model\, along with many others\, has been in use by professional aviators for decades. All pilots could benefit from learning this model and Safety Management Systems to significantly reduce the risk of an accident or incident. \nSan Carlos Flight Center has invited corporate pilot Brandan Dadoun\, to share tips for a general aviation audience. In his presentation\, Brandan will describe ways that this model and mindset can be used for every flight. He will incorporate this model through a variety of real-world case studies designed to emphasize the importance of TEM.  \nDon’t miss out on this presentation if you want to become a safer and more attentive pilot. \nBrandan Dadoun is a corporate pilot flying the Embraer Praetor 600. He has two type ratings and extensive flying experience throughout the country. Brandan completed all of his flight training at SCFC and has been involved in the community since 2015. He was formerly the Safety Seminar Program Director\, where he served in his role for many years. The Federal Aviation Administration recognized his efforts for improving aviation safety with awards in 2022 and 2023. 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/threat-and-error-management-feb2026/
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:20260206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260206T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164201
CREATED:20260114T183916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T183916Z
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SUMMARY:FOG Lunch: Half Moon Bay
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, February 6th\, make the quick hop over the Santa Cruz Mountains to Half Moon Bay for lunch\, where FOG enjoy the much-acclaimed restaurant\, Pilot Light right on the field. \nThe flight is quick from points around the Bay Area but is much faster and less stressful than navigating the traffic on Highway 92. This is a perfect flight to take friends and family on\, as it affords stunning views of the local coastline\, beaches\, and mountains in such a short flight. \nAfter landing\, taxi to the ramp on the northeast side of the airport. Secure your aircraft and we’ll walk through the gate to meet at Pilot Light at 12 PM. The restaurant is run by the same team behind the famed All Spice restaurant in San Mateo\, and revel in serving up unique brunch offerings. The restaurant has received a lot of positive praise in the few weeks after opening\, with diners noting the fun twists and fresh ingredients on classic dishes. (Learn more about the restaurant in this article). \nIt’s always hit or miss on picking a good time to visit Half Moon Bay.  Low fog and clouds may prevent VFR traffic from participating. If this is the case\, the FOG coordinator will advise those who registered if a change is needed. \nPlease RSVP below so we can inform the restaurant of our headcount. We hope to see you in Half Moon Bay on Friday\, Feb 6th!
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/fog-lunch-haf-2026/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:FOG Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164201
CREATED:20260131T155847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T132751Z
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SUMMARY:SQL Tower Tour (1 of 3)
DESCRIPTION: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? \nThe KSQL Air Traffic Manager has offered to host small groups of pilots to meet the tower controllers and take a tour of the San Carlos tower. During the tour you will get to see firsthand how the tower controllers update the ATIS\, keep track of planes arriving and departing\, as well as use radar to help manage the flow of traffic around San Carlos class Delta airspace. \nThe tours are approximately 20-25 minutes in length. Registration is required.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/sql-tower-tour-feb26-1-of-3/
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:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164201
CREATED:20260131T160000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T132948Z
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SUMMARY:SQL Tower Tour (2 of 3)
DESCRIPTION: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? \nThe KSQL Air Traffic Manager has offered to host small groups of pilots to meet the tower controllers and take a tour of the San Carlos tower. During the tour you will get to see firsthand how the tower controllers update the ATIS\, keep track of planes arriving and departing\, as well as use radar to help manage the flow of traffic around San Carlos class Delta airspace. \nThe tours are approximately 20-25 minutes in length. Registration is required.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/sql-tower-tour-feb26-2-of-3/
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164201
CREATED:20260131T160050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T132648Z
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SUMMARY:SQL Tower Tour (3 of 3)
DESCRIPTION: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? \nThe KSQL Air Traffic Manager has offered to host small groups of pilots to meet the tower controllers and take a tour of the San Carlos tower. During the tour you will get to see firsthand how the tower controllers update the ATIS\, keep track of planes arriving and departing\, as well as use radar to help manage the flow of traffic around San Carlos class Delta airspace. \nThe tours are approximately 20-25 minutes in length. Registration is required.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/sql-tower-tour-feb26-3-of-3/
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:20260211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164201
CREATED:20260115T223450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T180801Z
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SUMMARY:Pilot Confessional: Learning from Our Mistakes
DESCRIPTION:Pilots are human\, and humans make mistakes. It’s a part of life. But pilots sharing stories of the things they messed up in the past can be powerful way to help others think about the error chain and maybe prevent themselves from making that same mistake. In this way\, hangar talk can save lives. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites all human pilots to join us at this Pilot Confessional. Bring stores of mistakes you made\, what you did to understand it afterward\, and how you can help others learn to avoid doing the same thing.  The group discussion will be facilitated by SCFC Chief Pilot Dan Dyer\, with about 4\,000 thousands of hours of flight experience. It’s fair to say that over a career that long\, he’s made a few mistakes. Like everyone\, we all learn from our mistakes; and in this seminar\, Dan will start of the sharing session by recounting some of his worst flying mistakes and walk participants through the lessons he learned from them. Learn about how to prevent them from happening to you\, but also how to grow and become a better pilot as a result. \nA good pilot is always learning\, and it’s best if you can learn from the mistakes of others. Join us for this frank open dialog about mistakes that pilots can make and what we can all do to learn from them and prevent them. \n\n\n\nDan Dyer is the founder of the San Carlos Flight Center and currently the Chief Pilot. He founded the Flight Center on the motto of Safety\, Community\, and Adventure.  Dan was an instructor for 15 years\, accumulated over 4\,000 flight hours\, and is the Bay Area’s local expert in crosswind landing instruction. He is known for finding simple and innovative ways to explain complex topics and regularly speaks on advanced ground school topics.  Find out more about Dan at www.sancarlosflight.com or contact him at dan@sancarlosflight.com\n\n\nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row.SCFC 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/pilot-confessional-learning-from-our-mistakes/
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:20260214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164201
CREATED:20260130T181059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T180942Z
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SUMMARY:Real Mechanics Debunk Pilot Maintenance Myths
DESCRIPTION:Is it a myth\, an urban legend\, fact or fiction? Face it\, as pilots we have heard our fair share of what not to do when it comes to airplane and engine operations. Among these are when rotating the propeller by hand\, always rotate it clockwise or never rotate the propeller clockwise. Which is it and why? \nSan Carlos Flight Center Charles Rudolf\, Maintenance Manager and IA will help clear the air when it comes to some of these common myths. He will share the real truth behind subjects such as why you shouldn’t run the starter beyond the time limit specified\, how to determine if a nick in the propeller is going to be an issue\, is there such a thing as having too much oil\, and many more. \nCharles earned his A&P in 2021 after attending AIM in Fremont and started working at the San Carlos Flight Center. He obtained his Inspection Authority\, IA\, in 2024. He enjoys the challenge of working on a variety of airplanes. More importantly\, he enjoys sharing his knowledge about airplane systems and engines with pilots.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/real-mechanics-debunk-pilot-maintenance-myths/
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:20260221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164201
CREATED:20260128T135101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T135101Z
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SUMMARY:EAA Chapter 20 Young Eagles @ SCFC
DESCRIPTION:SCFC is hosting EAA Chapter 20 for their Young Eagles event\, with volunteer pilots offering flights for young people aged 8-17. \nLearn more about Young Eagles from the EAA’s website.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/eaa-chapter-20-young-eagles-scfc-feb26/
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:20260221T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164201
CREATED:20260127T195329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T205454Z
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SUMMARY:FOG - Paso Robles Air Museum and Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Want a chance to see some of the greatest aircraft to defend our country? Come join us on our Fly Out Group (FOG) trip to Paso Robles Municipal Airport (KPRB): home of the Estrella Warbirds Museum. This flight will happen on February 21. \nAt Estrella\, you will find numerous historical aircraft and military equipment spanning from World War II through the end of the Cold War. Are you more of a fan of cars and automotive history? Next door you will find the Woodland Auto Display. The car museum is included in the same ticket as the aviation museum so you will have two museums for the price of one! \nThis is a great opportunity to see some historic vehicles and build cross country time. We will first meet for brunch at Joe’s One-Niner Diner at the airport terminal at 10:30 am. After brunch\, we will taxi our planes to the other side of the airport where the museum is. The museum has space for us to park our airplanes. There will be no tie downs so make sure you bring chocks. We will have a group tour planned to begin at 12 pm for the museum. \nAirplane parking is limited and the museum requires groups to be a minimum of 10 attendees so be sure to invite back seaters for this trip! \nContact event organizer\, Noa at noa@sancarlosflight.com for more information.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/fog-paso-robles-air-museum-and-lunch-2/
LOCATION:KPRB\, Paso Robles Airport\, Paso Robles\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:FOG Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="FlyOutGroup":MAILTO:flyoutgroup@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164201
CREATED:20260127T212859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T234533Z
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SUMMARY:Destination Palm Springs
DESCRIPTION:Palm Springs\, known for its days of sunshine\, has been a unique Californian getaway for years. As a city nestled within the famous Coachella Valley and on the outskirts of the Mojave Desert there is something for everyone. From national parks to hiking and golf\, your visit will be worthwhile. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites Private Pilot Fei Fang to discuss what pilots flying to Palm Springs need to know. New destinations\, especially long cross-country flights\, challenge pilots to expand their skills and adapt to different scenarios. In this seminar\, Fei will summarize flight planning into the Palm Springs Area at both PSP and UDD airports. Whether it is navigating around towering peaks and LA airspace\, flying over vast deserts\, or flying in unique airspace (TRSA anyone?) There are unique flight planning considerations to consider. She will conclude by highlighting the different amenities within the area and things to do. \nIf you ever considered venturing to Southern California\, the Coachella Valley and Palm Springs await you for a challenging but yet rewarding long cross-country from the Bay Area. \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. Livestream access is free for everyone\, but recorded seminars are available solely to members at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web archive.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/destination-palm-springs-2026/
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:20260228T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164201
CREATED:20260131T010139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T010139Z
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SUMMARY:Women in Aviation @ SCFC February Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Women in Aviation for our monthly meeting at 11am on February 28th! This month we invite guest speaker Joanne Higginbotham to share insight on the history of Pan American Airlines\, and her personal experience as the daughter of a pilot. Any and all are welcome! Snacks will be provided.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/women-in-aviation-scfc-feb-meeting/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164201
CREATED:20260203T003521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T003521Z
UID:10002517-1772562600-1772571600@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:Full Moon Flyers: Livermore
DESCRIPTION:It’s a new year\, so let’s celebrate with a quick flight over to Livermore for dinner! \nBeebs is located on the west side of the airport across from transient parking. After parking in transient\, walk the short distance to the Golf Course clubhouse\, where the restaurant will be. Please plan to be seated by 7:00 PM as the restaurnat closes at 8:00 PM. With a variety of food and options\, there are plenty of choices for everyone. \nFeel free to arrive earlier to visit the driving range or play a few holes of golf before dinner\, too! The golf course has gear to rent\, or you can bring your own. \nSince it’s a short flight\, consider taking your passengers on a sunset Bay Tour before dinner. The views during the cooler summer evenings will be spectacular\, and nothing beats the gorgeous sunsets. After dinner\, you can refresh your night landings at many of the nearby airports\, such as Livermore\, Hayward\, or Oakland on your way home. \nLike other FOG events\, RSVP below\, and please indicate if you are able to take passengers\, so we can allow student pilots and other aviation community members to participate. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/full-moon-flyers-livermore-mar2026/
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:20260307T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164201
CREATED:20260220T170219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T192903Z
UID:10002521-1772884800-1772890200@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:Weather Services Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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? \nIf you are a student pilot or recent pilot trying to better understand options for accessing weather for a flight then join us for this workshop to learn more about weather briefings. We will use a cross-country flight scenario and walk through the process of gathering relevant weather for a flight. We will show you how to get aviation weather information from www.aviationweather.gov\, ForeFlight\, 1800wxbrief.com and by speaking to a flight service station weather briefer. \nIf you want to better understand how all these sources of weather fit in a briefing\, join us for this interactive session. \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 the private pilot and instrument ground school at San Carlos Flight Center.  He is a commercial pilot with an instrument rating\, has flown over 4\,000 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 2025\, Herb was named a Distinguished Flight Instructor by AOPA. \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/weather-services-workshop-mar2026/
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:20260314T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164201
CREATED:20260307T231957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T222006Z
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SUMMARY:Plane Spotting in the Bay Area
DESCRIPTION:Are you an aviation enthusiast who enjoys looking at and photographing airplanes\, but doesn’t know how to start? San Carlos Flight Center invites guest speaker Alin Gonzalez to help you on your plane spotting journey. Alin will cover the equipment you should use\, the places to go in the Bay Area\, and answer any questions you may have.\n\n\nTowards the end\, Alin will share his experience posting plane spotting content on social media\,\naccumulating over 150\,000 followers\, and go over the advantages and disadvantages of creating an aviation social media account. If you have ever considered aviation photography\, watching aircraft operations up-close\, or starting an aviation social media\, this event is for you.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/plane-spotting-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:20260320T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164201
CREATED:20260203T003733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T003733Z
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SUMMARY:FOG Lunch: Petaluma
DESCRIPTION:This month\, join us as we head north to Petaluma! Located right on the field\, Two Niner Diner recently reopened serving a wide variety of breakfast\, brunch\, and lunch options. \nEnjoy the views of San Francisco and Marin Headlands on the way up. You can even do a Bay Tour! This is a great and exciting way for student pilots to gain valuable experience and hours. You can even land at nearby airports to practice your skills! Looking for some cross country time? Fly north just a bit more and land in Santa Rosa before heading into Petaluma. \nAfter landing in Petaluma\, we will park in transient parking near the airport terminal building. Please plan to meet at the Two Niner Diner by 12 noon. \nEveryone is welcome to join us\, please RSVP and we will see you there!
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/fog-lunch-petaluma-mar2026/
CATEGORIES:FOG Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164201
CREATED:20260227T192412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T192412Z
UID:10002523-1774083600-1774094400@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:EAA Chapter 20 Young Eagles @ SCFC
DESCRIPTION:SCFC is hosting EAA Chapter 20 for their Young Eagles event\, with volunteer pilots offering flights for young people aged 8-17. \nLearn more about Young Eagles from the EAA’s website.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/eaa-chapter-20-young-eagles-scfc-march/
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:20260325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164201
CREATED:20260307T173533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T013649Z
UID:10002525-1774465200-1774470600@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:Private Pilot Checkride Stories
DESCRIPTION:For most pilots\, the first checkride is the most intimidating one. It can be a nerve-wracking experience decoding the ACS and sitting through the glare of the designated pilot examiner. With thorough preparation and an understanding of the process\, you will feel more at ease. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites a round-table of three newly-minted Private Pilots to share their journey in becoming a pilot. In this seminar they will each provide their own overview of their training experiences\, how they prepared for their checkrides\, some pitfalls to avoid\, and how they worked with their instructors to ensure they were ready for the practical test. This is a great opportunity to hear from multiple perspectives\, giving you the insight you need as you approach your big day. \nJoin us to hear more about the checkride experience\, how to prepare\, and have an insight into the first step of becoming a certificated pilot.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/private-pilot-checkride-stories-march2026/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260327T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260327T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164201
CREATED:20260228T160630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T160630Z
UID:10002524-1774636200-1774643400@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:Upwind Wine and Cheese Party and Silent Auction
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of year again! \nThe Upwind Foundation and SCFC invite you to a fundraising Wine and Cheese Soiree on Friday\, March 27th at 6:30 pm. All are welcome! This year the party is at Hiller Museum. \nWe will celebrate the summer of fundraising\, complete our silent auction\, and as a special treat\, we will meet the winners of the 2026 Upwind Scholarship. Join us to celebrate with the winners and their families. \nPlease RSVP below so we can get a headcount for food and drinks. \nView the Online Auction Site
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/upwind-wine-and-cheese-party-and-silent-auction-2026/
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164201
CREATED:20260227T191924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T191924Z
UID:10002522-1774695600-1774699200@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:Women in Aviation @ SCFC March Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Women in Aviation for our monthly meeting at 11am on March 28th! This month we are planning aviation themed board games and trivia. Food will be provided. Anyone and everyone is welcome!
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/women-in-aviation-scfc-march-meeting/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260401T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260401T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164201
CREATED:20260218T150937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T211211Z
UID:10002519-1775070000-1775075400@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:What’s Happening at the Airport? An Update from the KSQL Airport Manager
DESCRIPTION:Change is inevitable. That includes the San Carlos airport. Changes are coming to the airport and we have invited Michael Byrne\, Airport Manager to provide an update to the community about near-term and long term changes planned for the airport. \nSome of the changes that you have noticed include key card access for many of the airport entrances. Come learn about the reasons for this change along with some of the other plans for renovation of some of the facilities at the airport. \nIf you are a pilot that operates at San Carlos you will want to attend this special event to hear about the latest updates to the airport.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/whats-happening-at-the-airport-an-update-for-the-ksql-airport-manager/
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:20260404T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164201
CREATED:20260329T195331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T205737Z
UID:10002527-1775302200-1775309400@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:SCFC Says Goodbye to 795
DESCRIPTION:Our time at 795 Skyway Road\, Suite A is fast approaching an end. The building is scheduled for demolition soon and our last day in this building is April 9th. While we are looking forward to the new facility that will replace it\, there are many memories associated with this location. Numerous members joined the club for the first time in this building\, milestones such as first solo and practical tests have been celebrated in this building\, and countless seminars and events have been hosted here. There are a lot of memories. \nJoin us for a Goodbye Party Saturday April 4th. We are going bid goodbye to the building. Share you memories and be here to take part in inscribing your name/memory on a piece of the building that we will bring to our new office. \nWe will have food\, drink\, snacks\, sweets\, and a trivia contest for everyone. Please RSVP by registering below so we can get an accurate headcount. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/goodbye795/
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:20260415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164201
CREATED:20260218T152859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T172603Z
UID:10002520-1776279600-1776285000@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:Shrimp Boats and Corridor-Cakes: How Airspace Got Like This
DESCRIPTION:Modern pilots know airspace in terms of the alphabet system: class A\, B\, C\, D\, E\, and G. Those labels are a relatively recent facade on a beast whose unnatural evolution was written in blood and bitterly contested. \nAGI/IGI Sal will reconstruct the National Airspace from cloud clearances in the forties to the “all-weather positive control concept“ in the fifties to today’s ADS-B requirements. Over one hundred years\, personal liberty clashes with public safety and separation technology is tragically outpaced by aircraft performance. \nThroughout the talk\, Sal will discuss online government archives that you can use to solve your own regulation mysteries. If you have an interest in history or want to know how we got to the current airspace rules\, join us for this insightful presentation.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/from-shrimp-boats-to-corridor-cakes-how-airspace-got-like-this/
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:20260418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164201
CREATED:20260331T185430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T185430Z
UID:10002528-1776502800-1776513600@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:EAA Chapter 20 Young Eagles @ SCFC
DESCRIPTION:SCFC is hosting EAA Chapter 20 for their Young Eagles event\, with volunteer pilots offering flights for young people aged 8-17. \nLearn more about Young Eagles from the EAA’s website.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/eaa-chapter-20-young-eagles-scfc-april26/
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:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164201
CREATED:20260331T190030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190030Z
UID:10002529-1777107600-1777113000@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:Under the Cowling Workshop
DESCRIPTION:CFI Herb Patten is inviting ground school students for a closer look at airplane engines and systems\, including details of the fuel\, ignition\, induction and more in this in-person workshop. This is your chance to look “under the cowling” in a way that goes deeper than your common preflight inspection. \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? \nThis in-person seminar will be conducted using a Cessna training plane 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.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/under-the-cowling-workshop-april/
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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