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Airport of the Month: Santa Ynez
This month’s Airport of the Month is Santa Ynez (IZA). Santa Ynez is located on the backside of the Coast Range behind Santa Barbara and is known for the surrounding valley with numerous vineyards, small shops, and quaint villages. The towns of Santa Ynez and Solvang are easily accessible with a bike, or many ride-share
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Airport of the Month: Monterey
This month’s airport is a bit closer to home, but it offers many amenities and sights! Monterey (MRY) is a common cross-country airport for students, but have you ever landed and explored the area? With a variety of restaurants, natural features, and indoor attractions, this is a great getaway from the holiday hustle and bustle
Winter Flying
Winter 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 For pilots that learn to fly in states like California, Arizona, or Florida, flying on days when weather is below freezing may never occur.
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Private Pilot Bucket List
Private Pilot Bucket List
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 Congratulations, you’ve earned the coveted Private Pilot Certificate. You undoubtedly have a long list of things you want to do and places you want
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Challenges Facing Coast Guard Pilots
Challenges Facing Coast Guard 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 Water rescues, stranded boaters, and capsized boats require immediate response from the Coast Guard to save lives. The Coast Guard practices every day for
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FOG Shelter Cove Getaway
Note: In the event of poor weather at Shelter Cove, FOG's alternate destination will be Oceano (L52). Perhaps the most remote and hidden airport in California, Shelter Cove (0Q5) is a small outcropping with cliffs on one side of the town, and the Pacific Ocean on the other three sides. Located many miles off a
A Deeper Understanding of Weather Theory
A Deeper Understanding of 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 A few months ago, SCFC flight instructor Collin Korey presented our Ground School Refresher seminar on Weather Theory, which introduced the basic ideas of
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Investigating Aircraft Ownership
Investigating Aircraft Ownership
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 At some time, most pilots consider owning their own plane. Have you? The purchase of an airplane can be a daunting task, not only
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Prepping ForeFlight for a Long-XC Trip
Prepping ForeFlight for a Long-XC Trip
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 Long-cross country flights require a significant amount of planning prior to departure. In a digital age, pilots should learn to use tools like ForeFlight
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Advanced Private Pilot Jeopardy
Advanced Private Pilot Jeopardy
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 Missed out on the last private pilot jeopardy challenge? Or are you looking to test the depth of your aeronautical knowledge? The San Carlos
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NO SAFETY SEMINARS – December 25, 29 & January 1
In observance of the holiday season, San Carlos Flight Center is not holding safety seminars on Saturday, December 25th, Wednesday, December 29th, or Saturday, January 1st, 2022. Please stay tuned for an exciting list of future seminars coming in the new year. In the meantime, feel free to browse our online web archive available to
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Airport of the Month: Mariposa
One of Yosemite’s gateways, Mariposa (MPI) is located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Did you know that Mariposa offers a handful of amenities in addition to being a fun cross-country destination? AirBornn Aviation is the local FBO, and provides rental cars to pilots with advance notice. You can use the rental cars