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Airport of the Month: Columbia
This month’s airport is a classic - Columbia Airport in the Sierra Nevada foothills. The airport is known for being within walking distance of the downtown area of Columbia, which features Gold Rush-era buildings and Wild West amenities. The airport has two runways - one paved and one grass. There is fuel and an FBO,
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Airport of the Month: Oceano
Summer has arrived, so what better way to kick off the season than with a trip to the beach? This June, head down south to Oceano Airport (L52), where a seaside airport awaits you on a sunny day. Located south of San Luis Obispo, Oceano is famous for its miles of sand dunes and beachfront
Getting a Seaplane Certificate
Getting a Seaplane Certificate
This seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** Click here to learn more about online viewing Is taking off and landing on solid ground starting to feel too easy? Are you looking to add more factors for consideration on landing? Then a seaplane is the right choice
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NO SAFETY SEMINAR on June 4th
San Carlos Flight Center is excited to kick off Summer 2022 with a BBQ! Join us on Saturday, June 4th at 12 PM for lots of tasty food and exciting activities. As a result, there will be no Safety Seminar on June 4th. Please join us for our next seminar on Wednesday, June 8th at
SCFC Summer Kickoff BBQ
SCFC Summer Kickoff BBQ
With the start of summer approaching, the San Carlos Flight Center invites all of its members and their families to join us for our Summer Kickoff BBQ. Join us for an afternoon full of food, drink, snacks, sweets, and activities for everyone. Enjoy a fun time under the sun with your friends, family, and fellow
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FOG Lunch: Red Bluff
FOG Lunch: Red Bluff
This June, let’s go up north and try a new airport restaurant - Breezy’s Wings and Wheels in Red Bluff (RBL)! Located at the airport, enjoy comfort food and breakfast items with a view of the ramp and runway. The flight up to Red Bluff is simple - once clear of the busy SF/Oakland airspace,
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Understanding SQL Tower Operations and Unique Procedures
Understanding SQL Tower Operations and Unique Procedures
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 operating at an airport with an operating control tower, there are a number of benefits, but it also requires that pilots adhere to the procedures established for that airport
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Ground School Refresher: Aerodynamics
Ground School Refresher: Aerodynamics
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 can be quite challenging to master, it's
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Full Moon Flyers: Livermore
Full Moon Flyers: Livermore
Summer is here, so let’s celebrate with a quick flight over to Livermore for dinner! Beebs is located on the west side of the airport across from transient parking. After parking in transient, walk the short distance to the Golf Course clubhouse, where the restaurant will be. Please plan to be seated by 7:00 PM.
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Destination Bahamas
Destination Bahamas
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 Bahamas is a region known for crystal clear waters, sunshine, and access to a wide array of activities. In addition to prime vacation amenities, this unique destination serves as an
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Advice from the Other Side: An SFO Controller’s Guide to Class B Operations and VFR Transitions
Advice from the Other Side: An SFO Controller’s Guide to Class B Operations and VFR Transitions
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 Class Bravo airspace can be intimidating. Pilots are often unfamiliar with the workings of Class B air traffic controllers and the commercial operations that go on there. It can
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A Look Into NASA ASRS Reports
A Look Into NASA ASRS Reports
This seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** Click here to learn more about online viewing NASA ASRS reports protect pilots from being sanctioned for their mistakes. After being de-identified, ASRS reports are analyzed, and used to make recommendations for improvements to the ATC system and pilot
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Getting a Type Rating
Getting a Type Rating
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 have flown in a jet as a passenger. A few people have flown jets in a flight simulator. But very few have actually acted as pilot in command of
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I Just Got ForeFlight, Now What? A Beginners Guide to ForeFlight
I Just Got ForeFlight, Now What? A Beginners Guide to ForeFlight
This seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** Click here to learn more about online viewing 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
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Airport of the Month: Rio Vista
This month’s airport is a great airport to visit for a flight training student - Rio Vista (O88)! While it may look like a normal airport, this small field has a lot of things that make it a great way to add some sizzle to your training. Located in the Sacramento River Delta, Rio Vista
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FOG Lunch: San Luis Obispo
FOG Lunch: San Luis Obispo
This July, venture down the Salinas Valley to San Luis Obispo (SBP) and enjoy brunch 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 ramp and runways. On the flight down, travel down via
A “Stabilized Approach” to Learning to Land
A “Stabilized Approach” to Learning to Land
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 sounds like such a simple concept, to fly a “stabilized approach” to the runway. It’s something new student pilots are told as they begin to master approach to land and