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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
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
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Helicopters – What Are They and How Do They Work?
Helicopters – What Are They and How Do They Work?
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 of us have seen helicopters flying in the sky, but how many of us know how they work? While airplanes and helicopters share
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Are Two Engines Better than One? A Pilot’s First 200 Hours of Multi-Engine Flight
Are Two Engines Better than One? A Pilot’s First 200 Hours of Multi-Engine 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 There’s an old adage that says “If one engine is good, two engines are better.” There are many benefits to multi-engines including faster speed,
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FOG Lunch: Lampson
FOG Lunch: Lampson
Located in the North Bay, Clear Lake is one of the biggest lakes in the area, although it is often hidden by the mountains between Santa Rosa and the Central Valley. The local airport in the area, Lampson Field (1O2), has an airport diner on the field, so what better way to spend a Sunday
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Arcana from the AIM
Arcana from the AIM
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 Think you know the insides and outs of the FAR and the AIM? Many pilots are familiar with the basic guidance provided in these
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IFR and G1000
IFR and G1000
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 G1000 offers a plethora of features that are used by both VFR and IFR pilots. All pilots should have a basic level of
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Full Moon Flyers: Watsonville
Full Moon Flyers: Watsonville
Come join the FlyOutGroup (FOG) on Sunday, January 16th, 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 Mountains, and then descend over Monterey Bay. Park in Transient Parking, and we’ll all meet at the Beer Mule for dinner.
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Flying in the Flight Levels – it’s Different Up Here
Flying in the Flight Levels – it’s Different Up Here
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 general aviation pilots rarely go above 18,000 feet MSL because of limitations in aircraft performance. But as pilots gain hours and move up
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Radio Communication Basics
Radio Communication Basics
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 through SF Bay Area airspace requires a high degree of situational awareness and sophisticated radio skills. And yet, radio communication is rarely taught
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Transition to Multi-Engine
Transition to Multi-Engine
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 engine is good. Two are better. A multi-engine rating opens up a whole new set of aviation opportunities. Have you ever wondered what
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Ground School Refresher: Aeromedical Factors
Ground School Refresher: Aeromedical Factors
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 Human body dynamics are complicated on the ground, and really interesting when you take them up thousands of feet in elevation. The reduction in
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Airport of the Month: Truckee
Ski season is in full swing, and what better way to get to the snow than by air? The Truckee Airport is a 90-minute flight from the Bay Area and offers numerous connections to the surrounding Tahoe attractions. Truckee is located in the Sierra Nevada mountains and is known for its scenic approaches over Donner
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Transferring an International Certificate to US
Transferring an International Certificate to US
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 Every country regulates aviation in its own way. Different values, different priorities, and different regulatory philosophies make the experience of becoming a pilot very
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Pre-Flight Inspection Tips From A Mechanic
Pre-Flight Inspection Tips From A Mechanic
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 pre-flight inspection is a critical prerequisite for every flight. Pilots are taught how to perform one early on in training, but have you