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Airport of the Month: Boonville
Nestled in Northern California, to the northwest of Cloverdale, lies a small town with restaurants, wineries, and local shops. Boonville is a hidden gem in the Anderson Valley and is known for its laid-back lifestyle and way of life. Boonville has a small airport (D83) in the western part of the town. The airport has
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Ground School Refresher: Aerodynamics
Ground School Refresher: Aerodynamics
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. Aerodynamics is the basis of flying; without a fundamental understanding of lift, drag, airfoils and more, why are you even flying? While these topics
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Introduction to Aerobatic Flying
Introduction to Aerobatic Flying
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. Humpty bumps, sharks teeth, barrel rolls oh my! The world of aerobatics brings an entirely different perspective to flying. For many pilots, training in
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FOG Lunch: Watsonville
FOG Lunch: Watsonville
Due to Car Week at Monterey and limited FBO space, the FOG Lunch will be held at Watsonville instead of Monterey. Come join the FlyOutGroup (FOG) on Sunday, August 8th with a scenic flight to Watsonville (WVI)! An easy location to get to from the Bay Area, enjoy a scenic hop over the Santa Cruz
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Energy Management – A Different Approach to Flying
Energy Management – A Different Approach to Flying
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. Pilots think differently than physicists. Physicists approach flying the way they do other studies of mechanical motion, with an understanding of mass, speed, force,
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An Insight into Angel Flight – Serving Those in Need
An Insight into Angel Flight – Serving Those in Need
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. As pilots, we have the freedom to fly anywhere, fly safely with others, and also give back to the community. Through programs such as
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Destination: Boise & Crater Lake
Destination: Boise & Crater Lake
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. From mountain tops to hot springs and craters, whichever way you go Boise and Crater Lake will not disappoint your flying adventures. Long cross-country
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Be Covered with Aviation Insurance
Be Covered with Aviation Insurance
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 Risk management is a critical aspect of safe flying. Good pilots should always be looking to identify risks affecting the flight, and find ways
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Full Moon Flyers: Harris Ranch
Full Moon Flyers: Harris Ranch
A longtime favorite of pilots in California, Harris Ranch (3O8) is known for its award-winning steak and hamburgers. Located just outside Coalinga, the ranch features a hotel and multiple restaurants, as well as an excellent lighted runway for pilots to fly in. On Sunday, August 22, let’s fly down to the Ranch to have dinner
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The Instrument Checkride: How to Prepare & Succeed
The Instrument Checkride: How to Prepare & Succeed
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. Pursuing the instrument rating can be extremely challenging. It takes lots of training, studying, and commitment from the student and their instructor to master
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Upwind Year End Event
Upwind Year End Event
Summer of Upwind has ended, Checkride dates are set, and we are ready to celebrate another successful year of the Upwind Scholarship Program! Please join us to congratulate both the Upwind Class of 2020 and the Upwind Class of 2021 on everything they have achieved. We will be hosting their families and friends outside in
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Staying Safe: We Are Not Alone in the Sky
Staying Safe: We Are Not Alone in the Sky
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. While flying, we are aware of and on the lookout for other traffic. All around San Carlos we have airplanes arriving and departing. Scanning
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Airport of the Month: Crescent City
In the far northwest corner of California lies Crescent City, a remote city in a desolate area. Served by Crescent City Airport (CEC), the airport has fuel and access to rental cars through the airline passenger terminal. Located far away from the major cities in California and Oregon, this airport provides pilots with easy access
Ground School Refresher: Weather Theory
Ground School Refresher: Weather Theory
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 Weather can play a huge factor in any pilots pre-flight planning and actual flight. Weather is a complex subject that can affect an aircraft's
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Radio Communications 4: Class B and C Airspace
Radio Communications 4: Class B and C Airspace
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 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