Key West to California: Westbound Across America
San Carlos Flight Center , Select a Country:Most of us have only been on cross-country flights closer than 300 miles away from our home airport. Only a few of us venture to fly even longer distances. Flying
My 172 May Help Me Survive
San Carlos Flight Center , Select a Country:If disaster strikes, you might be forced to land the airplane in the middle of nowhere. What happens next? You try to call for help, but nothing shows up. It’s
Journey To Oshkosh: Flying Yourself To The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration
San Carlos Flight Center , Select a Country:ach year, EAA holds the world's most renowned airshow in Oshkosh. This event boasts thousands of unique aircraft, presenters, and new learning experiences. Ambitious pilots may consider flying themselves to
Full Moon FBO Pizza Party at Sacramento International
San Carlos Flight Center , Select a Country:Feb 8th is the Full Moon and this month we will fly to Sacramento International for a “Pizza Party” at Sacramento International Jet Center. Opening as the Sacramento Metropolitan Airport
Gaining Confidence in Your Flight Training: The Use of Home Flight Simulators
San Carlos Flight Center , Select a Country:Most people are used to the idea of school-based flight simulators in flight training, especially for an instrument rating. But there are many great reasons to take advantage of home-based
Hazards of Frost and Icing
San Carlos Flight Center , Select a Country:Flying along, you might think it's a beautiful crisp winter day until suddenly you take a peek at the beautiful scenery below and see frost on your wingtip. What are
Hidden Dangers of Cordless Screwdrivers, Impact Drivers, and Other Electrical Tools
San Carlos Flight Center , Select a Country:It’s 2020. There are all manner of useful devices for working on cars and airplanes. But pilots and mechanics should know the hidden dangers. Aviation fuels, lubricants, and cleaners
Reaching For The Sky, How I Became an Airline Pilot
San Carlos Flight Center , Select a Country:From piston props to jumbo jets, many people dream of becoming an airline pilot. But what does it take to get there? Randall Walliser has been involved in aviation for
Modesto CAF Central Valley Squadron Lunch
San Carlos Flight Center , Select a Country:Start off your Saturday and meet for the CAF Central Valley Squadron Lunch with fellow aviators at the hangar at Modesto Airport. In fact the whole town comes. We’ll fly
What’s up at Palo Alto? Palo Alto Tower Operations
San Carlos Flight Center , Select a Country:Palo Alto Airport is the busiest GA airport in the Bay Area. Palo Alto is unique with new taxiways, complicated airspace, and forever changing conditions. Along with any