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California Volcano Hunting
When people think of volcanoes in the United States, most people think of places like Hawaii or the Pacific Northwest. However, did you know that California has a few volcanoes scattered across the state? With towering peaks, the formidable Mt. Shasta and Mt. Lassen both lie at the northern tip of the state and are
FOG Lunch: Merced
Summer’s here, and to celebrate, treat yourself to a cross-country flight to grab some BBQ at the Merced Airport (MCE). Located just west of Merced, the airport has an almost 6000-foot runway with multiple instrument approaches, as well as a full-service FBO. This is a great opportunity to get a cross-country flight in while also
Airport of the Month: Santa Maria
June's Airport of the Month is Santa Maria (SMX), which is a convenient stop on the way to the LA Basin. This busy Class Delta airport has multiple runways, scheduled airline services, and even a hotel that you can taxi up to! For students and pilots working on a long cross-country trip, the flight down
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Keep Youth in the Air – Fly with Young Eagles
Keep Youth in the Air – Fly with Young Eagles
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. Have you ever taken a kid on their first flight? As a pilot, having the opportunity to ignite the passion for aviation in a young
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Airport of the Month: Lampson
This July, see beautiful Clear Lake from the air with a flight to Lampson Field (1O2)! Lampson is located just south of Lakeport, and views of the lake can be seen from downwind while in the pattern. The airport is relatively quiet and is a great place to practice landings after a cross-country flight. At
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NO SAFETY SEMINAR – Saturday, July 3rd
There will be no safety seminar on Saturday, July 3rd. Instead join us for our summer BBQ kickoff, in-person! To find out more information about our BBQ please click here. We look forward to seeing you on the next seminar on Wednesday, July 7th. Thank you, -SCFC Safety Seminar Team
July SCFC Barbecue
July SCFC Barbecue
Summer's here, and we're bringing back the famous SCFC BBQ on July 3rd! Come enjoy the sunshine on our ramp area with some great food and ice cream from Mister Softee. We even will have some aviation-related challenges, courtesy of our awesome maintenance team. The event will last from 12 PM - 2 PM, and
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5-Day FOG Yellowstone and the Pacific Northwest
The 2021 trip is full! Please email Travis at [email protected] to be placed on the waitlist. If you are an aircraft owner and have your own instructor, and would like to go, please email Travis. The FlyOutGroup flagship trip for 2021 takes pilots around the Northwest United States to experience both mountain and island flying
A Day in the Life of a Charter Pilot
A Day in the Life of a Charter Pilot
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. It is impossible to learn the answer to every situation while you are a student pilot. Most of a pilot’s learning happens after becoming a
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An Intro to Skew-T/Log-P: WX Planning for Pilots
An Intro to Skew-T/Log-P: WX Planning for Pilots
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. We can observe the ceilings, look at satellite images for cloud tops and check the new graphical forecast tool aviation (GFA), but what’s happening
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FOG Lunch: San Luis Obispo
FOG Lunch: San Luis Obispo
FlyOutGroup is excited to bring back lunch trips! This July, venture down the Salinas Valley to San Luis Obispo (SBP) and enjoy brunch or lunch at the Spirit of San Luis Restaurant. Known for their California-fare, their omelets, scrambles, and hamburgers sample local ingredients and are served alongside an excellent outdoor view of the airport
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Radio Communications 3: Non Towered Airport Communications
Radio Communications 3: Non Towered Airport Communications
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. Flying in and out of the many airports in California requires a high degree of situational awareness and sophisticated radio skills. And yet, radio
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Understanding Density and Pressure Altitude
Understanding Density and Pressure Altitude
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. Pressure what? Density what? As pilots, we love altitude. So much that we've created a bunch of different kinds of altitude: true altitude, absolute altitude,
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Insights of Preventative Maintanence from an A&P
Insights of Preventative Maintanence from an A&P
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. Preventative Maintenance is often a topic that is confusing for most pilots, including who can perform the work, what work can be done, and
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Full Moon Flyers: Santa Rosa with Upwind
Full Moon Flyers: Santa Rosa with Upwind
FOG’s Full Moon Flyers are back! On the evening of Friday, July 23rd, join us at Santa Rosa (STS), where we will join forces with the Upwind Summer Scholarship to showcase the amazing General Aviation community to the high-school students and their families. Park at the Sonoma Jet Center, then plan to meet up at
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Gaining Confidence in Your Flight Training: The Use of Home Flight Simulators
Gaining Confidence in Your Flight Training: The Use of Home Flight Simulators
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. 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
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A Deeper Understanding of VA
A Deeper Understanding of VA
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. In this presentation, CFI Michel Vidal-Naquet will discuss the concept of maneuvering speed, VA. There is a general misconception among pilots that flying at
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Pilots Tell All: Flying to Yellowstone and the Pacific Northwest
Pilots Tell All: Flying to Yellowstone and the Pacific Northwest
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. The Pacific Northwest and Yellowstone offer picturesque sights and landmarks, but those rewards do not necessarily come without aeronautical challenges. Recently, the Bay Area