There is a thin overcast layer at 800 at your destination and you are ready to fly the ILS which shouldn’t be too hard with the light IFR conditions, but are you legal? What is that regulation about IFR currency and what are the specifics? Join Herb Patten, Assistant Chief Pilot at San Carlos Flight
It seems like there are two groups of people who become flight instructors: pilots who love to share the art and skill of flying with new students, and pilots who love to share the art and skill of flying with new students while building hours toward a career in the airlines. If you’re a new
Need to practice night flying, or just want to gain more experience at night? Come join us for dinner at Seabrisa’s Eatery in Hollister (CVH) on Thursday, December 4th at 7 PM. Enjoy a great meal, and get night current before taking your family on flights over the Holidays! On the way down, soak in
SCFC's Women in Aviation group is excited to invite you to a truly inspiring event as we welcome Kim Gabrelcik, Chief Pilot (SFO Base) at Alaska Airlines, to the Flight Center. This is a fantastic opportunity to hear first-hand from a top leader in commercial aviation—particularly meaningful for anyone interested in attending the airlines or
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? If you are a student pilot or recent pilot trying to better understand options for accessing
Getting your first rating as a pilot is a major milestone and with it you enjoy many privileges that land-locked humans don't have. You can fly to many destinations directly that are arduous to get to when using conventional transportation. That first rating is often for a Airplane Single Engine Land. But what if you
Last month, several planes from San Carlos Flight Center ventured down to Southern California to experience flying around and through the various Class Bravo and Charlie airspace in that area. The goal was to experience first hand how to navigate what looks like a maze of airspace. This seminar will be a recap of the
The SCFC pilot community will gather annually to celebrate our shared experiences and accomplishments. Mark your calendars for Friday, December 19th at 7:00 PM, as we host our annual Holiday Party and Member Appreciation Night. Get excited for a festive celebration featuring music, food, and aviation-themed beverages! This is an excellent opportunity for you to
There are many great options for students looking for a college aviation program. Many colleges offer programs designed to prepare students to join the aviation industry by providing training to become pilots or air traffic controllers. These colleges operate under FAR Part 141 and provide an FAA-approved curriculum. To aid local high school students, SCFC
Are you a teenager interested in aviation but not sure where to begin? Are you looking to share your passion with aviation with other like minded young people? The Flight Center invites all high school students to attend this workshop to learn about aviation. This event provides you the opportunity to discover the steps of
