Pacific Northwest Flying – Lessons Learned
The Pacific Northwest is filled with countless picturesque sights and landmarks, and the Bay Area Fly Out Group (FOG) recently experienced that on an amazing flying trip through Orgegon, Washington and British Columbia. The trip included amazing destinations such as Boeing Field, San Juan Islands, Vancouver BC, Victoria, Portland International and Shelter Cove. During this
Small Plane, Big Airport – Flying into Bravo Airports
San Carlos Flight Center , Select a Country:As a pilot, you probably learned at an airport centered around General Aviation, filled with small trainers and an occasional jet. Maybe you encountered a larger Class Charlie during your training, where you shared the taxiways with various business jets and airliners. However, many GA pilots shy away from Bravo and large international airports. At
Full Moon Flyers – Harris Ranch
A longtime favorite of pilots in California, Harris Ranch (3O8) is known for its award-winning steak and hamburgers. Located just outside Coalinga, the ranch features a hotel and multiple restaurants, as well as an excellent lighted runway for pilots to fly in. On Saturday, September 6th, let’s fly down to the Ranch to have dinner
Lessons Learned from a Career in the Sky
Great aviators are shaped by the lessons they learn from others. Every flight brings new challenges, and the most experienced pilots have faced them time and again. By listening to their stories and insights, we can all grow into better, safer pilots. San Carlos Flight Center is proud to welcome retired Captain Bennett Taber, who
EAA Chapter 20 Young Eagles @ SCFC
San Carlos Flight Center , Select a Country:SCFC is hosting EAA Chapter 20 for their Young Eagles event, with volunteer pilots offering flights for young people aged 8-17. Learn more about Young Eagles from the EAA’s website.
Don’t Fear the Ramp Check
A ramp inspection is defined as surveillance of an airman, operator, air agency, or aircraft, which may include conducting maintenance record inspections sufficient to show compliance with 14 CFR during actual operations at an airport or heliport. Ramp inspections may result when the inspector: Observes an unsafe operation in the traffic pattern or on the
Women in Aviation @ SCFC, September Meeting
San Carlos Flight Center , Select a Country:The SCFC Women in Aviation September meeting is taking place in the SCFC Classroom on Saturday, September 27th from 11am-12pm. Join us and guest speaker Suzie Garcia-Duer as she speaks on her role as Director of SCFC Maintenance. Enjoy donuts and an icebreaker game to follow! All are welcome, but please RSVP below so we
Landing Secrets Revealed
San Carlos Flight Center , Select a Country:In some ways, learning to fly is largely about learning to land. Pilots of small planes need to perform at least one safe landing on nearly every flight. It's the type of skill that is learned once and then perfected for the rest of a pilot's life. How are your landings? Would you like to
Hangar Hofbrau
San Carlos Flight Center , Select a Country:SCFC is hosting an October themed event "Hangar Hofbrau" on Saturday, October 4th! The last BBQ was an overwhelming success so you don't want to miss this special event. Hangar Hofbrau will be hosted in SCFC's large maintenance hangar. Think beer, bratwursts, and pretzels. Feel free to wear your lederhosen. We will also have on
Full Moon Flyers: Monterey
This month, join us on Monday, October 6th, for dinner at Tarpy's Roadhouse in Monterey! Whether 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