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 are combustible and can build up fumes in enclosed spaces. Pilots and mechanics working on aircraft should know the hazards that electric tools can pose
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 as long as he can remember and knows what it takes to get and hold the dream position. Long ago, Randall flew as a member
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 to Modesto and meet at noon inside the hangar illustrated on the airport diagram below. I’ll get a table and put up a “FOG” sign.
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 airport, Palo Alto brings its own sets of challenges and we want local pilots to be aware of what has changed. San Carlos Flight Center
Flying IFR brings its own sets of challenges. From managing your navigation to handling the radios, and flying the approach into your destination airport. As pilots, we need to be familiar with all the necessary information about our flight before we fly it. Before you fly your next IFR flight, join us to learn more
Sunday March 1st, we will fly to Harris Ranch (3O8) and meet at the Ranch Kitchen Restaurant at 6 pm. This is an awesome flight with tons of learning as well as good food. There is a 10% discount if you show your pilot’s certificate to your server. The airstrip is narrow so use those
SEMINAR POSTPONED - WILL OCCUR ON WEDENSDAY APRIL 1ST @ 7PM San Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club, committed to building general aviation thought safety, community, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey, most recently in 2019 as a Distinguished Flight School.
Sometimes the Flight Center likes to do non-aviation things, and tonight is one of them! Join us for bowling at Bel-Mateo Bowl on Friday, March 6th, between 6pm-8pm for a night on the lanes. Sign up below and come hang out with the people of SCFC, meet fellow members, and maybe chat with employees you
Keeping an airport strong takes a lot of hard work. The airplane owners and pilots of San Carlos Airport are fortunate to have a great team from San Mateo County maintaining and protecting the airport. Issues are addressed instantly, from runway surface issues to refurbishing the hangars and limiting neighboring construction against flight operations. SCFC
UPDATE: A gloomy weekend is ruining our 8th Anniversary Celebration, so we are postponing some of the fun until the next outdoor BBQ. No mini-golf (except what you can play on your iPhone), and no dim sum. We still intend to honor our 8 Years of Awesome with long sleeve T-shirts, collective 8th anniversary pins,
