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SUMMARY:What’s up at Palo Alto? Palo Alto Tower Operations
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nPalo 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. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites Brian Fisher the PAO Tower Manager to talk about Palo Alto’s new airport layout\, runway safety\, and the new procedures. Palo Alto just underwent a major overhaul of almost all their taxiways\, and it can be extremely confusing for some pilots. In this seminar\, Brian will talk about how you as pilots can safely operate at Palo Alto Airport\, what ATC expects of pilots\, and how to stay vigilant while flying in and out of Palo Alto. Brian will also answer questions that pilots might have about airport operations\, procedures\, or airspace. \nWith Palo Alto ever so increasing in popularity\, we encourage all Bay Area Pilots to attend this seminar. Know what to expect on your next flight to PAO and don’t miss out on this opportunity. \n  \nBrian Fisher is an experienced Air Traffic Controller for over 30 years\, and Tower Manager at Palo Alto Airport for the past 8 years. Brian has a surplus of experience controlling at numerous challenging and busy airports such as SQL\, SJC\, and SFO. Brian is a member of the San Francisco Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT)\, and San Francisco Disaster Animal Response Team (DART). Brian has also graduated from the FBI Citizens Academy\, is a HAM technician\, and enjoys speaking with fellow pilots on how to become safer and efficient in dense airspace \nSan 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. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/whats-up-at-palo-alto-palo-alto-tower-operations/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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SUMMARY:Modesto CAF Central Valley Squadron Lunch
DESCRIPTION: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.  While you eat\, you have the option to have your airplane fueled with reasonably priced fuel.   \n \nPlease sign up below so we can get an accurate headcount and keep you in the loop with updates.  \nContact us with any questions at flyoutgroup@gmail.com or (650) 946-1700.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/modesto-caf-central-valley-squadron-lunch/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:FOG Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200222T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200222T130000
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SUMMARY:Reaching For The Sky\, How I Became an Airline Pilot
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLong ago\, Randall flew as a member at San Carlos Flight Center\, eventually became a flight instructor\, and then progressed to the airlines. We have invited him back to tell us about his latest adventure\, as a commercial pilot for SkyWest Airlines. In this seminar\, Randall will share what it took to secure his spot in the world of airlines\, and share his thoughts about how to get there most efficiently. For many aspiring pilots\, this might seem like a difficult task and could deter many\, but by attending this seminar you’ll discover ways to overcome barriers. \nWe encourage anybody who has ever dreamed of becoming an airline pilot to attend this seminar and see for yourself what it takes. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to see how you can obtain the job of your dreams. \n  \nRandall Walliser is a Captain at SkyWest Airlines flying the CRJ Series. Prior to joining the airlines\, Randall was a CFI at San Carlos Flight Center\, and has accumulated over 3500 flight hours. \n  \n  \nSan 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. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/reaching-for-the-sky-how-i-became-an-airline-pilot/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200219T200000
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SUMMARY:Hidden Dangers of Cordless Screwdrivers\, Impact Drivers\, and Other Electrical Tools
DESCRIPTION:  \nIt’s 2020. There are all manner of useful devices for working on cars and airplanes. But pilots and mechanics should know the hidden dangers. \nAviation 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 in a fume-filled environment. \nSCFC has invited Chuck Jones\, FAASTeam Program Manager for airworthiness from the San Jose FSDO to cover this topic. Chuck flew with the sheriff’s department in Florida before moving to Michigan and eventually California. He has owned a couple of helicopters and 2 1/2 airplanes. He started in aviation early\, both as a pilot and a mechanic in Mesa AZ\, at a Falcon Field FBO owned by his family. He was a crew chief in the Marine Corps and had a variety of jobs in the airlines. \nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to learn about the most effective tools for airplane repairs that have the least risk of ruining your airplane. \n  \nChuck Jones is the FAASTeam Program Manager for airworthiness from the San Jose FSDO to cover this topic. Chuck flew with the sheriff’s department in Florida before moving to Michigan and eventually California. He has owned a couple of helicopters and 2 1/2 airplanes. He started in aviation early\, both as a pilot and a mechanic in Mesa AZ\, at a Falcon Field FBO owned by his family. He was a crew chief in the Marine Corps and had a variety of jobs in the airlines. \nSan 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. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/hidden-dangers-of-cordless-screwdrivers-impact-drivers-and-other-electrical-tools/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200215T120000
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SUMMARY:Hazards of Frost and Icing
DESCRIPTION: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 you going to do next? Do you know all the hazards of frost and icing? \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites Dave Kramer\, an experienced instrument rated pilot\, and avid weather specialist to talk about how frost and icing can affect an airplane. With atmospheric moisture\, comes the hazards of icing. Other than a thunderstorm\, nothing else is so detrimental to flight. California\, because of it’s warmer winters\, is notorious for icing. How can we predict it and where can we find it? In this seminar\, anyone will be able to gain a better understanding for how frost and ice forms\, how to avoid it\, and what to do if you get it. \nJoin Dave as he discusses these important topics from a pilot’s viewpoint. If you are an aspiring IFR pilot or a seasoned Instrument rated pro\, you won’t want to miss this seminar. \n  \nDave Kramer MD is an instrument rated\, tailwheel and high performance endorsed private pilot as well as a basic and instrument ground instructor with an interest in weather. He has been flying since 2012\, has over 900 hours of which over 300 have been in the IFR system. He also enjoys flying at night as well as flying in the LA area \n  \nSan 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. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/hazards-of-frost-and-icing/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200212T190000
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SUMMARY:Gaining Confidence in Your Flight Training: The Use of Home Flight Simulators
DESCRIPTION: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 flight simulators to build confidence and enhance your training. Flight simulators are easy to use\, extremely helpful\, and can cater to any situation. \nSCFC invites Brandan Dadoun a Student Pilot\, and John Lindstrom a Private Pilot\, who both have actively used flight simulators throughout their flying careers\, to share how it’s benefited them in becoming better pilots. In this seminar\, we will cover the vast amount of flight simulation applications that you can use at home; how to set it up; and how to get the most out of it. Flight simulation has been around for a long time and has proved extremely helpful for many aspiring to become a better pilot. Along with flight simulation being an excellent procedural trainer\, pilots can also practice their radio skills by talking with real Air Traffic Controllers. The possibilities are endless. \nIf you want to become a better pilot\, gain confidence\, and discover many new things that you might have never known; you do not want to miss this seminar. \n  \nBrandan Dadoun is a Student Pilot and SCFC’s Seminar Coordinator\, Brandan has completed the majority of his flight training at SCFC; with over 70 flight hours. He is an advocate for getting youth involved in aviation\, and is actively involved in many aviation programs. He is an active volunteer at the Hiller Aviation Museum\, and previously an active volunteer in the local EAA chapter. He is excited to teach people who are ready to learn. \nJohn Lindstorm is a Private Pilot with over 150 hours\, he holds a bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University. John Lindstrom began working in California in software development since the early 1990s. Growing up in a Navy family\, he ran into quite a few pilots and realized that\, without exception\, they were all simply put\, “cool”. Before taking his discovery flight\, he would look upwards on clear days and just enjoy the scenery\, but since that day\, he couldn’t help but to be in the sky too. \n  \nSan 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. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Click here or contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access. \n 
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/gaining-confidence-in-your-flight-training-the-use-of-home-flight-simulators/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200208T190000
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SUMMARY:Full Moon FBO Pizza Party at Sacramento International
DESCRIPTION:Feb 8th is the Full Moon and this month we will fly to Sacramento International for a “Pizza Party” at Sacramento International Jet Center. \n \nOpening as the Sacramento Metropolitan Airport in 1967\, SMF was the first public use airport west of the Mississippi built completely from the ground up. Initially served by five airlines and deemed a risky investment\, the airport quickly proved skeptics wrong surpassing one million passengers during its first year of operation. \n \nEach month\, several FOG pilots take part in the Full Moon Flyers dinner flight. Some are out of night currency\, so they fly alone or bring along a CFI. Some are night current and bring along a friend. Some are student pilots with their CFI\, fulfilling the night cross country requirement in a more fun and social way.  So come along and join us for a social group dinner\, followed by a beautifully moonlit flight back home. \n \nPlease sign up below so we can get an accurate headcount and keep you in the loop with updates. \nFOG is for EVERYONE.  You do not have to be a San Carlos Flight Center member to attend. \nPlease note that you must be logged into the website in order to sign up \n( see above right corner of website  Login  /  Register ) \nContact us with any questions at flyoutgroup@gmail.com or (650) 946-1700.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/full-moon-fbo-pizza-party-at-sacramento-international/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:FOG Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200208T120000
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SUMMARY:Journey To Oshkosh: Flying Yourself To The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration
DESCRIPTION: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 the show. If it’s your first time\, you may wonder what does it take to create a flight plan across the country\, to fly one of the most challenging arrival procedures\, and most importantly to land safely? \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites Oliver Coolidge\, an experienced Oshkosh Pilot and CFI\, to talk to our local pilots about how to fly safely and efficiently into the “world’s busiest airport”. For one week each summer\, EAA members and aviation enthusiasts totaling more than 500\,000 from more than 60 countries attend EAA AirVenture at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh\, Wisconsin\, where they rekindle friendships and celebrate the past\, present and future in the world of flight. “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration ” has it all when it comes to aircraft\, you certainly won’t want to miss out. For many\, arriving at Oshkosh is a rite of passage that can only be satisfied by being one of the more than 10\,000 aircraft flying in\, landing at what becomes the busiest airport in the world. It can be a challenging experience\, but after attending this seminar\, we are sure that you will feel more confident in your flying abilities. \nWhether you’re an aviation enthusiast or an aviation novice\, AirVenture has something for you. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn more about this event\, and more importantly learn how you can safely and efficiently plan flight across the country\, and arrive at Oshkosh. Experience AirVenture with us. Your spot along the flightline is waiting for you. \nOliver Coolidge is the president of EAA Chapter 20. He started flying in 1969 and is a retired FedEx captain with over 14\,000 hours of flying. He owns a vintage 1954 Cessna 195 and has a new project with a 1971 Beechcraft Bonanza G33 “straight tail”. He also is involved with the Flying 12 Club which is building a Van’s RV-12. Chapter 20 was recently the recipient of an EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship which has awarded a $10\,000 flying scholarship to a local young aviator. \nSan 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 2018 as the best flight school in the West. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/journey-to-oshkosh-flying-yourself-to-the-worlds-greatest-aviation-celebration/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200205T190000
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SUMMARY:My 172 May Help Me Survive
DESCRIPTION: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 getting cold outside as night falls\, how can we take advantage of the remaining pieces of my damaged aircraft beside me? Taking apart your Cessna 172 may sound insane\, but it could save your life. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites Michael Dutton a Private Pilot and survival expert on how to handle an emergency landing\, and how to deal with the NTSB afterwards. However\, what about the step in between? Let’s say you’ve made it through the crash safely\, but now you have to survive long enough for rescuers to find you. A packed survival kit will vastly improve your chances\, but there is another great resource available to all pilots: the aircraft itself. From the avionics on board to the structural components themselves\, the plane you flew in on can be lifesaving. \nThis is open to all pilots who are wanting a more unique take on survival operations\, and how to take advantage of everything you have. If you want to stay safe on all your future trips\, you won’t want to miss this seminar. \nMichael Dutton is a Private Pilot\, rated in both helicopter and fixed wing aircraft\, with over two hundred hours. He is also an Eagle Scout from Troop 132 and has spent years as a first aid and survival instructor. When he isn’t flying or working\, he still goes camping with his friends from his old Troop. \nSan 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 2018 as the best flight school in the West. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/my-172-may-help-me-survive/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200201T120000
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SUMMARY:Key West to California: Westbound Across America
DESCRIPTION: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 gives us the freedom to go anywhere when we deem its safe\, and for one pilot he chose to make the stretch across America. \nDave Kramer\, a commercial pilot\, gained significant experience from his 32 day\, solo trip across America. Throughout his flight\, he gained many nuggets of knowledge. In this continuation seminar\, he will share some of his key learnings that you can use to improve the safety of your flights. Cross-country planning for a single flight is challenging but imagine the undertaking for planning an actual “cross-country” flight. The constantly changing weather patterns over America\, small airports\, unexpected delays\, and other challenges is what you could expect on a cross-country trip across the country. Join us to hear about his flight back from Key West to California\, along with many challenges he faced. \nYou surely won’t want to miss this seminar if you are planning to go on a long cross-country trip\, improve your flight planning\, or you just want to learn more about the adventures of a fellow pilot. \nDave Kramer MD\, an ophthalmologist for over 30 years\, is an instrument rated\, tailwheel\, complex and high performance endorsed commercial SEL pilot as well as a basic and instrument ground instructor with an interest in weather. He has been flying since 2012\, has over 1100 hours of which over 500 have been in the IFR system. He also enjoys long cross country flying\, night flying and flying in the LA area. \nSan 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 2018 as the best flight school in the West. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/key-west-to-california-westbound-across-america/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200129T190000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Density and Pressure Altitude
DESCRIPTION:As pilots\, we love altitude. So much that we’ve created a bunch of different kinds of altitude: true altitude\, absolute altitude\, indicated altitude\, assigned altitude\, and two kinds of confusing ones – pressure altitude and density altitude. For many pilots\, this can lead to a mental overload. Many pilots don’t have a working understanding of pressure and density altitude. Are they even real altitudes at all? \nIn this seminar\, SCFC CFI’s introduce and explain the terms “pressure altitude” and “density altitude” and demystifies their meaning. Although the word “altitude” is used\, these are clearly not measures of altitude. In fact\, they are measures of atmospheric pressure and density just converted into units that pilots can understand. Confusing at first\, yes\, but once understood they serve a valuable purpose in determining aircraft performance. \nAlthough few things are as important to a pilot as knowing the performance capability of the aircraft before taking to the skies\, measuring the critical factor – atmospheric density – is not something that pilots can do directly. Instead we use rules of thumb\, conversion factors\, and our best understanding of how elevation\, pressure\, temperature\, and humidity are interrelated. If you’ve ever opened your aircraft POH to the performance section and felt humbled\, this seminar is for you. \nDan Dyer is a flight instructor and Chief Pilot of San Carlos Flight Center. He has been instructing for 15 years\, has over 4\,000 flight hours\, and is the Bay Area’s local expert in crosswind landing instruction. He is known for finding simple and innovative ways to explain complex topics and regularly speaks on advanced ground school topics. Find out more about Dan at www.sancarlosflight.com or contact him at dan@sancarlosflight.com \nSan 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 2018 as the best flight school in the West. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/understanding-density-and-pressure-altitude/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200125T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150558
CREATED:20200113T050753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200113T050753Z
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SUMMARY:Blades of Glory
DESCRIPTION:Is this tiny nick on the propeller an airworthiness item? How perfect does the paint need to be to keep the propeller balanced? If my propeller isn’t completely broken\, do I still need to send it to the shop? San Carlos Flight Center has invited Samantha Bloodhart of Sullivan Propellers for an enlightening and educational presentation to promote awareness of safety related propeller and propeller governor issues. \nSam will review basic knowledge such as the design differences between the major manufacturers\, fixed pitch vs. constant speed operation\, realistic evaluation of condition that anyone can accomplish\, and the inherent dangers of deferring propeller (or any other aircraft) maintenance. She will discuss some of the common propeller Airworthiness Directives that are owner-operator responsibility (not just mechanics). Finally\, she will explain the differences between overhaul\, dynamic balancing\, and other major types of propeller/governor service. This is all supported with numerous photos and years of anecdotes (some amusing and some amazing). \nPropellers are an essential part of flight\, and pilots should gain a better understanding about them. If you want to gain more knowledge about what keeps you flying\, we encourage all pilots to attend. \nSamantha Bloodhart moved to the Bay Area in 1994 from Ohio to open Sullivan Propeller Specialists with her partner Brian Sullivan. Sullivan Propeller has been in business in Hayward since we opened\, now 23 years. She is a licensed FAA Repairman. Currently she is the voice of Sullivan Propeller – handling most of the administrative tasks as well as front-line on customer service. Samantha is also the primary administrator for our Repair Station and handles all the FAA requirements/compliance issues as such. Bloodhart founded Sullivan Propeller in 1994\, along with Brian Sullivan. \nSan 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 2018 as the best flight school in the West. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/blades-of-glory/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200125T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200125T111500
DTSTAMP:20260403T150558
CREATED:20200113T051353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200113T051353Z
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SUMMARY:SpaceX Booster LA
DESCRIPTION:Stand next to the SpaceX Booster and see just how large it is \n\n \n\n \n\nIf Han Solo’s Millennium Falcon can make the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs\, then FOG can make the LA Run in 1 day.  Fly to LA and cross LAX to land at Hawthorne Airport aka Jack Northrop Field where SpaceX and its subsidiary The Boring Company is headquartered at the southeast end of the airport. In between the field and SpaceX is TESLA studios. \n\n \n\n \n\nOutside of SpaceX\, about a block’s walk from the Jet Center\, is a Falcon Booster Rocket. This is your unique opportunity to see it up close.  Unfortunately SpaceX\, The Boring Company and TESLA do not offer tours so this is a limited focus mission to see the booster\, have lunch and experience LA air space. We will meet at the Jet Center at 11:15 am.  After seeing the booster\, we’ll have lunch at Eureka at the Jet Center before returning home. \n\nThis is an awesome flight which offers many options to transverse the LA Bravo\, a few which will take you over the LAX Airport Complex itself. You will truly feel privileged being a pilot. \n\n \nPlease sign up below so we can get an accurate headcount and keep you in the loop with updates. \nFOG is for EVERYONE.  You do not have to be a San Carlos Flight Center member to attend. \nPlease note that you must be logged into the website in order to sign up
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/spacex-booster-la/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:FOG Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200122T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150558
CREATED:20200113T050536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200113T050536Z
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SUMMARY:Do You Have What it Takes?
DESCRIPTION:What is the most intense job interview you have ever had? When you knew you really wanted the position but also knew that one wrong answer would get your resume deposited in the circular file. For Commercial Pilots trying to enter the world of charter aviation and/or corporate flying\, that first job interview may seem daunting. \nSCFC has invited Ben Taber a Training Captain for Dreamline Aviation\, to reveals the top questions used by intake recruiters to test Commercial Pilot knowledge. Do you have what it takes? Are you willing to risk your aviation reputation? But seriously\, some of you may be interested in a future career as a professional pilot. We have invited Ben Taber\, noted aviation lecturer\, to share with us the intake questionnaire used in screening pilot applicants at his charter organization. Passing this quiz is the first step in the hiring process. It lets them weed out the future captains from the sky jockeys. \nIf you are ever wondering what a professional flying interview feels like\, you don’t want to miss out on this opportunity to experience it yourself. \nCapt. Bennett Taber is a check airman and training captain with over 20 years and 16\,000 hours of air charter experience throughout the western United States. His first 500 hours of flying were conducted in Alaska. Captain Taber manages flight operations and charter sales for Dreamline Aviation in the San Francisco Bay Area and is a Dreamline Training Captain in Beech King Air aircraft. \nSan 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 2018 as the best flight school in the West. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/do-you-have-what-it-takes/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150558
CREATED:20200111T181816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200113T050636Z
UID:10001569-1579348800-1579348800@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:TBM Adventures Across Europe
DESCRIPTION:Flying in a 182 to the mountains might seem like the adventure of a lifetime\, but how about flying a TBM 930 throughout Europe? For one Bay Area pilot\, this was one of the most challenging but yet rewarding experiences he’s ever had\, and he is wanting to share it with all of you. \nSan Carlos Flight Center is pleased to invite ATP Tom McGraff to share his experience of flying across Europe. Tom had to undergo many tireless hours of planning\, flying\, and waiting for weather patterns to clear by. He was one of the very few pilots who dared to take their single engine across the Atlantic Ocean to get to Europe and back to mainland America. Tom will cover the many ways that one pilot could’ve gone about this trip\, the challenges he faced and how he overcame them. With going to Europe across the Atlantic brings a whole new set of challenges; unpredictable winds\, new ATC procedures\, and limited options to land incase of an emergency. How did his training hold up? \nYou won’t want to miss out on this opportunity to gain an insight on how a fellow pilot chartered across the unknown in an astounding journey that all pilots can learn from. \nTom McGrath brings over 6\,800 hours to the discussion with trips to Europe\, South America\, Central America\, and the Caribbean. Trips to most of the destinations were in Bonanzas and recently in TBM’s. When not flying 350-400 hours a year\, Tom is a consultant to the US Government on engineering risk. \nSan 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 2018 as the best flight school in the West. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/tbm-adventures-across-europe/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200115T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150558
CREATED:20200110T030902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200113T050609Z
UID:10001566-1579114800-1579114800@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:I Just Got ForeFlight\, Now What?
DESCRIPTION:Students and new pilots are increasingly flying with computer tablets\, and using software that replaces paper charts and documents with the digital equivalents. These applications\, such as ForeFlight\, are extremely powerful and have a plethora of features. For a pilot just beginning to use ForeFlight\, the choices and options seem overwhelming. Valuable features and capabilities can go undiscovered. \nJoin SCFC in inviting Alessandro and Brandan to highlight some of the important first steps to take after downloading ForeFlight\, and how to get started. In this seminar\, we will cover the most efficient ways to use this helpful software\, along with many of the helpful tools to help with your flight planning. Some of these include how to set up performance profiles\, weight and balance\, how to use geo referenced charts\, and set up your electronic logbook. Through this seminar you will be able to gain more confidence on how to use one of the most popular EFB. \nIf you are just beginning to explore the features of ForeFlight and want to deepen your understanding on how to effectively use these great tools\, you will want to attend this seminar. Bring your tablet and show up to discover the best features for new pilots. \nAlessandro Franco is a Private Pilot and Upwind Scholarship Recipient who completed all of his training at SCFC. He is currently working on his Instrument Rating and frequently utilizes ForeFlight\, having learned many of the intricate tips and tricks of the application. His experience with these technological advancements in aviation will prove to be a vital asset in the discussion of this ForeFlight Seminar. \nBrandan Dadoun is a Student Pilot and SCFC’s Seminar Coordinator\, Brandan has completed the majority of his flight training at SCFC; with over 65 flying hours. He is an advocate for getting youth involved in aviation\, and is actively involved in many aviation programs. He is excited to share his knowledge with people that are ready to learn.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/i-just-got-foreflight-now-what/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150558
CREATED:20200110T030737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200110T030737Z
UID:10001564-1578744000-1578747600@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:Procedures and Zones: Two Very Different Workings of the Pilot Brain
DESCRIPTION:A pilot learns to fly using the whole brain. Ground knowledge has to be absorbed and understood\, and complex muscle memory skills need to be acquired to the point of mastery. Flight Instructors sometimes note that in reality the student teaches themselves to fly\, and the instructor is only responsible for creating a safe training environment and a structure to move things along. By the time a pilot passes the Private Pilot checkride\, he or she has developed a rich knowledge base\, and a number of fluid reflex control movements that safely move the aircraft from ground to flight and back to the ground. \nCFI Dan Dyer thinks a lot about the human brain\, and how student pilots acquire and retain knowledge and skills. He studied Cognitive Science at UCLA\, and uses that background to develop effective structured training programs for San Carlos Flight Center. In this seminar\, we will divide the world of piloting into two very different brain function tools – procedures and zones. Procedures are step-by-step tasks used to accomplish a specific goal. Zones are the mental steady states a pilot goes into while keeping the aircraft within a specific range of performances. \nJoin us for a brainy discussion that may give you a different way of thinking about the things you do while flying. \nDan Dyer is a flight instructor and Chief Pilot of San Carlos Flight Center. He has been instructing for 15 years\, has over 4\,000 flight hours\, and is the Bay Area’s local expert in crosswind landing instruction. He is known for finding simple and innovative ways to explain complex topics and regularly speaks on advanced ground school topics. Find out more about Dan at www.sancarlosflight.com or contact him at dan@sancarlosflight.com \nSan 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 2018 as the best flight school in the West. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/procedures-and-zones-two-very-different-workings-of-the-pilot-brain/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200104T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200104T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150558
CREATED:20191217T180422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191217T180422Z
UID:10001562-1578139200-1578144600@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:Certification Limitations
DESCRIPTION:Meeting the requirements for a new FAA pilot certificate is a huge accomplishment that gives the certificate holder an exciting set of privileges. However\, terms and conditions apply: there are limitations to what a newly minted pilot can do with their certificate. \nJoin CFI Kyle Smathers as he presents an overview of the limitations of pilot certificates up to the commercial certificate. In addition to the regulations listed in CFR 14\, there are also letters of interpretation that government legal teams have published to clarify the meaning of the regulations. Just because you think a regulation means something\, doesn’t mean the government representatives think that it means the same thing. \nHelp yourself from inadvertently running afoul of government regulations by familiarizing yourself with what materials dictate the limitations on your certificate. \nKyle Smathers started flying in 2011 and is passionate about aviation. Kyle graduated from SJSU with an Aerospace Engineering degree\, and now works as a CFI at San Carlos Flight Center. He is a Commercial: ASEL\, Instrument Airplane Pilot. He offers training in Private Pilot\, Commercial Pilot\, High performance transition\, Complex transition and Flight review. \nSan 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 2018 as the best flight school in the West. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/certification-limitations/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200102
DTSTAMP:20260403T150558
CREATED:20191217T180159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T000517Z
UID:10001560-1577232000-1577923199@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:NO SEMINARS
DESCRIPTION:No seminar due to Christmas and New Years. Please Note SCFC office is also CLOSED on December 25th\, December 26th\, and January 1st. The office will be closing early December 24th @ 2PM and December 31st @ 2PM. Please come back and join us for the next seminar on January 4th.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/no-seminars/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191221T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191221T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150558
CREATED:20191203T041234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191205T031333Z
UID:10001556-1576929600-1576935000@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:Chief Pilot Tells All: Lessons Learned from My Worst Mistakes
DESCRIPTION:There is a great sharing of information and stories whenever two or more pilots come together. Hangar talk has a long history in passing down tips and advice from one generation to another. Everyone makes mistakes… even high-time pilots or the Chief Pilot of a flight school! \nDan Dyer is Owner and Chief Pilot of San Carlos Flight Center and has thousands of hours of flight experience. It’s fair to say that over a career that long\, he’s made a few mistakes. Like everyone\, we all learn from our mistakes; and in this seminar\, we have invited Dan to recount some of his worst flying mistakes and walk participants through the lessons he learned from them. Learn about how to prevent them from happening to you\, but also how to grow and become a better pilot as a result. \nLearn from the best in this interactive way to learn how to prevent these mistakes to you\, in turn making you a safer\, more competent pilot. A good pilot is always learning\, and it’s best if you can learn from the mistakes of others. \nDan Dyer is a flight instructor and Chief Pilot of San Carlos Flight Center. He has been instructing for 15 years\, has over 4\,000 flight hours\, and is the Bay Area’s local expert in crosswind landing instruction. He is known for finding simple and innovative ways to explain complex topics and regularly speaks on advanced ground school topics. Find out more about Dan at www.sancarlosflight.com or contact him at dan@sancarlosflight.com
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/chief-pilot-tells-all-lessons-learned-from-my-worst-mistakes/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191218T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150558
CREATED:20191203T041055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191205T031323Z
UID:10001554-1576695600-1576701000@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:Low Enroute Charts
DESCRIPTION:Winter is here with all its IMC. The game is real and this is what we train for. You probably have a general understanding of IFR charts including Victor airways and MEAs\, but this is the last time to really looked closely at all the information available on a chart. Do you recall how to decipher MRAs? How about the different type of fixes found along an airway? We will take a close look at some hidden gems of details on the IFR enroute charts. \nSCFC Flight Instructor Herb Patten will present a safety seminar that will help to end the confusion. He will demystify the numbers and markings on the FAA’s IFR Low Enroute Charts and help pilots develop a better understanding of the details on these charts. Herb will explain waypoint and navigational aid symbology\, and describe the various altitudes shown on the charts. This is a valuable safety seminar for new IFR Students and a great refresher for pilots that are already instrument rated. \nDon’t miss out on this opportunity for training IFR pilots or the seasoned pro’s to get a refresher on how to take advantage of these charts that will help them inflight. \nHerb Patten is the Assistant Chief Pilot of San Carlos Flight Center\, a CFI and an FAA certificated advanced and instrument ground instructor who teaches private pilot ground school at San Carlos Flight Center. He is a commercial pilot with an instrument rating\, has over 900 hours and flown into at least 111 different California airports. He is co-founder of the Bay Area Student and New Pilot Support Group\, and a board member of the Upwind Foundation\, famous for its Upwind Summer Scholarship Program. In 2015\, Herb was named a Master Instructor by the National Association of Flight Instructors.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/low-enroute-charts/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191214T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150558
CREATED:20191203T040929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191205T031313Z
UID:10001553-1576324800-1576330200@sancarlosflight.com
SUMMARY:Whats new with Electric GA Aircraft
DESCRIPTION:With global pollution on the rise\, airplanes are unfortunately one of the main contributors. Exhaust\, noise\, lead emissions\, etc. What solutions are being done about this? Luckily solutions are on the rise\, with electric airplanes becoming more prevalent within the GA community. \nSan Carlos Flight Center is pleased to invite Susan Ying from Ampaire Aviation to present the newest discoveries with electric GA aircraft. This presentation provides an overview and highlights Ampaire’s pragmatic approach of developing practical\, compelling electric aircraft that makes flying clean\, quiet\, and more affordable and accessible to everyone than ever before. A video of our successful flight test of the first hybrid prototype will also be shown. \nYou surely won’t want to miss this seminar if you are interested in seeing the bright future of more environmentally friendly aircraft\, and the latest technological advancements within aviation. See you in the unpolluted skies! \nDr. Ying is the Senior Vice President of Ampaire\, responsible for the technology strategy and international relations. She has devoted over 38 years to the aerospace industry\, with experience at NASA\, Boeing\, and the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC). Dr. Ying is recognized as a Fellow of the AIAA and Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS). With a deep passion for flight\, Dr. Ying holds a Commercial Pilot License and is a FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI). She received her PhD and MS degrees in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Stanford University and BS in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Cornell University
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/whats-new-with-electric-ga-aircraft/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150558
CREATED:20191203T040752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191205T031303Z
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SUMMARY:Radio Comm 4: Bravo and Charlie Airspace
DESCRIPTION:Pilots new to the SF Bay area sometimes feel uncomfortable communicating with controllers in busier Class B and C airports. Let’s address that. Let’s talk about radio communications and help each other overcome fears\, operate more safely\, and smooth the work of Tower and Approach Controllers. \nIn this seminar\, San Carlos Flight Center continues our radio communications series\, this time focusing on general aviation operations at Class Bravo and Charlie airports. SFO\, OAK\, and SJC come with a whole new set of challenges for GA pilots; increased traffic loads operating in the airspace\, more frequency congestion\, different entrance requirements\, and a whole lot more. This seminar can help you to become a more effective communicator within class B and C airspace\, and prove to the controllers that you got it under control. \nYou surely won’t want to miss this seminar if you have ever felt uneasy operating within Class B or C airspace. This seminar is guaranteed to make sure that all pilots will feel safer on their next flight into these airports\, don’t miss out. \nDan Dyer is a flight instructor and Chief Pilot of San Carlos Flight Center. He has been instructing for 15 years\, has over 4\,000 flight hours\, and is the Bay Area’s local expert in crosswind landing instruction. He is known for finding simple and innovative ways to explain complex topics and regularly speaks on advanced ground school topics. Find out more about Dan at www.sancarlosflight.com or contact him at dan@sancarlosflight.com \nHerb Patten is the Assistant Chief Pilot at the San Carlos Flight Center\, a CFI and an FAA certificated advanced and instrument ground instructor who teaches private pilot ground school at San Carlos Flight Center. He is a commercial pilot with an instrument rating\, has over 1\,500 hours and flown into at least 120 different California airports. He is co-founder of the Bay Area Student and New Pilot Support Group\, and a board member of the Upwind Foundation\, famous for its Upwind Summer Scholarship Program. In 2015\, Herb was named a Master Instructor by the National Association of Flight Instructors.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/radio-comm-4-bravo-and-charlie-airspace/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150558
CREATED:20191124T191033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191205T031049Z
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SUMMARY:Mid-Air Collision Avoidance and NUQ Operations
DESCRIPTION:With airspace only getting busier\, more aircraft are flying closer to each other every day. We as pilots need to be vigilant about other traffic around us at all times\, as it’s crucial for our own safety. \nSan Carlos Flight Center is pleased to invite Lt. Col Chris Nance to speak with the pilot community about how all pilots can improve their alertness while flying. The Mid-Air Collision Avoidance Program is an outreach program to foster relationships with local aviators to educate and inform the local community about military operations and training to ensure a safe operating airspace. During this seminar\, Lt. Chris will explain about the different military operations that operate around NUQ\, where they operate\, and how VFR pilots can remain safely away from military operations. \nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to improve the safety of you\, and your passengers while flying on your next journey. There will also be a Q&A after the seminar regarding any military operations or collision avoidance.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/december-7-sat-mid-air-collision-avoidance-and-nuq-operations/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150558
CREATED:20191124T190612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191205T031242Z
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SUMMARY:Ground School Refresher: Airport Signs and Markings
DESCRIPTION:Pop quiz: What is the new ICAO standard marking for a taxiway approaching a runway? What markings differ between a blast pad and a displaced threshold and what does that indicate to pilots \nIf it has been awhile since you sat through ground school\, you may want to join us for a refresher on Airport Signs and Markings. In this safety seminar\, we will review the various colors and markings and symbols used on taxiways\, runways\, parking areas\, and areas off-limits to aircraft. Most pilots have at least an operational knowledge of their favorite airports\, but travel to new airports can sometimes be jarring. Find out what has changed recently in ICAO standards so that you operate safely at your next new airport. Then look for the changes when they happen at your own airport. You will leave the seminar with a renewed understanding\, and probably a few memory aids to take with your on your next flight. \nThis safety seminar is open to current and aspiring Private Pilots\, and will be of particular interest to student pilots and those who are preparing for a flight review.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/december-4-wed-7pm-ground-school-refresher-airport-signs-and-markings/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191130T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150558
CREATED:20191001T161307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191116T000623Z
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SUMMARY:BAY FLIGHT 2019
DESCRIPTION:BAY FLIGHT 2019 is a one-day aviation conference for SF Bay Area pilots on Saturday\, October 26\, 2019. The event will bring together pilots\, aircraft owners\, air traffic controllers\, and educators to discuss a variety of current topics in aviation. BAY FLIGHT 2019 is hosted by San Carlos Flight Center and will be held at the Seaport Conference Center in Redwood City. \nThe conference will kickoff with a keynote address by Jason Miller\, host of The Finer Points\, where he will speak on “Ten Things all Pilots Should Know.” Afterwards\, participants will be able to attend a variety of breakout seminars\, with presenations covering a diverse set of topics. Some of the breakout sessions include talks by AOPA’s Executive Director of Air Safety\, Richard McSpadden\, who will lecture on the topic of “Why Good Pilots Make Bad Decisions\, and ForeFlight’s Ryan McBride will walk attendees through the newest updates of the popular software. On the instrument front\, IMC Club founder Radek Wyrzykowski will lead an interactive seminar with the audience on situational awareness during an IFR flight\, and ground instructor Ray Owen will share tips on how to survive if you find yourself suddenly inside a cloud. More topics will also be available. Finally\, attendees will be able to get their questions answered by a panel of Air Traffic Controllers\, who work at various airports and sectors around Northern California. \nAlso included in the event is breakfast\, lunch\, and an afternoon reception\, where attendees and presenters can network and form lasting friendships with their fellow aviators. WINGS Credit will also be available\, as well. To register for the conference\, please visit BAY FLIGHT 2019’s website.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/bay-flight-2019/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150558
CREATED:20190717T205043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191102T015458Z
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SUMMARY:Vandenberg Air Force Base Space and Missile Heritage Center
DESCRIPTION:Vandenberg Air Force Base is first and foremost an active-duty military installation\, as well as the preeminent west-coast spaceport and test range. It provides indispensable launch\, landing\, and range capabilities to the nation. \n30th Space Wing Public Affairs also provides a quarterly tour to the Space and Missile Heritage Center located at the historic Space Launch Complex-10. The center also serves as the base museum. \nTuesday\, OCT 22\,  2019\, FOG has reserved a tour spot for 15 people first come first served so sign up now.  Tours will depart at 1 p.m. promptly at the gate of the base on October 22\, 2019.  This is an awesome experience. \nParticipants 16 years and older will need to provide a driver’s license number or passport. For participants under 16 years of age\, only name and date of birth are required. If you plan to attend please send the following information for each member of your party to info@sancarlosflight.comso that we can submit it to Vandenberg 60 days in advance. \nFull name (for each party member) \nDate of birth (for each party member) \nDriver’s license number and state of issue (for each party member) \nIf you are a non-U.S. citizen please provide your passport ID number and nation of issue at least 60 days in advance. \nVandenberg Air Force Base tours can be canceled at any time due to mission requirements.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/vandenberg-air-force-base-space-and-missile-heritage-center/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:FOG Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Carlos Flight Center":MAILTO:info@sancarlosflight.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150558
CREATED:20191103T223519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191103T223519Z
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SUMMARY:Charter Pilot
DESCRIPTION:Ben Taber talks about being a charter pilot.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/charter-pilot/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191104T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191104T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150558
CREATED:20191103T225712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191103T225841Z
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SUMMARY:What I learned Building my Own Airplane
DESCRIPTION:Flying an airplane can be fun in itself\, but what about building your own? That lifelong childhood dream of building you own real airplane might be coming true; but what does it take to get there? \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites Reinhardt Quelle\, an experienced Private Pilot and Airplane Builder to speak with the pilot community on the ups and downs of his experiences. The experimental/amateur built category provides seemingly limitless choices not only in what you can build\, but also in *how* you build it\, from scratch-building to builder-assist programs. There are some incredible advantages to the EAB route… and some downsides. Reinhardt will discuss his experiences with choosing\, building\, and now flying and maintaining his Sportsman. As a bonus\, Reindhart will even bring his homebuilt airplane for a real tour after the seminar. \nDon’t miss out on this one opportunity to learn from a fellow aviator how you can successfully build the airplane of your dreams. You don’t have to be an expert craftsman nor a physicist to build!
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/what-i-learned-building-my-own-airplane/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191012T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191012T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150558
CREATED:20190925T211827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T211827Z
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SUMMARY:Radio Communications 3 - Non-towered Airports
DESCRIPTION:Flying in and out of the many airports in California requires a high degree of situational awareness and sophisticated radio skills. And yet\, radio communication is rarely taught as a specific subject during private pilot training. Usually\, new pilots just absorb what they hear on the frequency around them\, both good and bad. Although some radio techniques are covered in ground school\, rarely do student pilots get the time devoted to demystifying this often-confusing subject. \nThis seminar is the third in a series of SCFC’s Radio Communication Safety Seminars and focuses on non-towered radio communications. Although Federal Aviation Regulations don’t require pilots to make radio calls at non-towered airports\, it is strongly advised for safety. This seminar will help newer pilots understand the structure of radio calls for non-towered airports and how to improve their own radio skills. \nHerb Patten\, Assistant Chief Pilot\, AGI and CFI and Dan Dyer\, Chief Pilot and CFI will walk participants through a foundation of non-towered radio communication phraseology and use\, from the basics through advanced. Learn how to make radio communication easier and safer for all pilots. \nThis will be an important seminar for pilots struggling with radio communications. If this is you\, plan to attend. Build your confidence\, and be the pilot you want to be. \nHerb Patten is the Assistant Chief Pilot at the San Carlos Flight Center\, a CFI and an FAA certificated advanced and instrument ground instructor who teaches private pilot ground school at San Carlos Flight Center. He is a commercial pilot with an instrument rating\, has over 1\,500 hours and flown into at least 120 different California airports. He is co-founder of the Bay Area Student and New Pilot Support Group\, and a board member of the Upwind Foundation\, famous for its Upwind Summer Scholarship Program. In 2015\, Herb was named a Master Instructor by the National Association of Flight Instructors. \nDan Dyer is a flight instructor and Chief Pilot of San Carlos Flight Center. He has been instructing for 15 years\, has over 4\,000 flight hours\, and is the Bay Area’s local expert in crosswind landing instruction. He is known for finding simple and innovative ways to explain complex topics and regularly speaks on advanced ground school topics. Find out more about Dan at www.sancarlosflight.com or contact him at dan@sancarlosflight.com \nSan 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 2018 as the best flight school in the West. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminar and guest speaker programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home\, or recorded at a later date. Contact a SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/radio-communications-3-non-towered-airports/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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