According to some “official” sources the first air hijacking attempt on American soil happened on July 31, 1961 when pipeline worker Bruce Britt, Sr., boarded and attempted to commandeer a Pacific Airlines flight at the Chico Municipal Airport, in Chico, California, intending to return to his home in Smackover, AK. CLICK HERE First U.S. skyjacking attempt was in Chico
Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** Click here to learn more about online viewing. There was a time when all airports didn’t have asphalt, pavement, or concrete. Nowadays it's hard to think about operating at an airport without
Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** Click here to learn more about online viewing. Pop quiz: What is the new ICAO standard marking for a taxiway approaching a runway? What is the difference between a relocated threshold and
There will be no safety seminars on December 23rd, 26th, nor 30th. Have an enjoyable, and safe holiday season with your family this year. We are looking forward to welcoming you back to our seminar program in the new year. -SCFC Seminar Team
IFR Pilots assemble! Your mission is to fly down to Southern California anytime this month and complete at least ONE Tower Enroute Control (TEC) Route of your choice. While TEC routes are prevalent on the East Coast, there is a handful of them in Southern California. The large-number of major airports scattered close to each
2021 brings in a new year and FOG would like to explore a new airport every month. If you have been to our choice, investigate another and fill us in. This month, Porterville Municipal Airport (KPTV) is our choice. The airport was opened in September 1942 as Porterville Army Airfield and was used by the United
Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** Click here to learn more about online viewing. San Diego, a city known for its warm temperatures, beautiful skyline and picturesque views is a perfect place for pilots to visit. With decent flight
Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** Click here to learn more about online viewing. ForeFlight, the iPad based electronic flight tools app, provides a lot of information for pilots to use both on the ground and in-flight. For
Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** Click here to learn more about online viewing. One of the first tasks a student pilot learns is to make sure during the preflight check that the proper fuel is loaded into the
