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SUMMARY:Radio Communication for IFR
DESCRIPTION:Beginning instrument training brings new challenges including new radio procedures. Flying through in the many airspaces of California requires a high degree of situational awareness and sophisticated radio skills. And yet\, radio communication is rarely taught as a specific subject during private pilot training. Usually\, new pilots just absorb what they hear on the frequency around them\, both good and bad.  Although some radio techniques are covered in training\, rarely do instrument pilots get the time devoted to demystifying this often-confusing subject. \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites senior CFI Herb Patten to show how to perfect your communication and phraseology. They will cover radio phraseology from the basics through advanced ATC services with emphasis on practice approaches as well as full IFR communication. Learn how to make radio communication easier and safer for all pilots. \nIf you are interested in becoming better at your radio\, you don’t want to miss this seminar. \nHerb Patten is a Senior Instructor at the San Carlos Flight Center\, a CFII\, an FAA certificated advanced and instrument ground instructor\, and past SCFC Chief Pilot. He is a instrument-rated commercial pilot that has flown over 2\,500 hours to more than 130 different California airports. He teaches private pilot ground school at San Carlos Flight Center\, and is the current chairman of the Upwind Foundation\, famous for its Upwind Summer Scholarship Program. In 2023\, Herb was named a Distinguished Flight Instructor by AOPA. \nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2024 as a Distinguished Flight School for the fourth year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Our seminars are free to watch when attended in person at our facility in San Carlos but live streaming and viewing recorded seminars are exclusively available to members. Click here or contact an SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars and live-streamed content.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/ifr-radio/
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CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260720
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SUMMARY:4-Day Pacific Northwest & Canada 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join FlyOutGroup on an incredible cross-border adventure to the Pacific Northwest! This is your chance to experience mountain flying\, island-hopping\, and international operations all in one trip. \nThe trip begins on Thursday\, July 16\, when we set off from San Carlos en route to Seattle’s downtown Boeing Field (BFI) airport. On the flight up\, you’ll experience mountain flying as you cross the Siskiyou Range\, overflying the beautiful Trinity Alps and navigating around Mt. Shasta. On arrival into Seattle\, you’ll learn to navigate the complex Seattle airspace\, which is shared by a major international airport\, busy Class Delta airports\, and multiple military bases. We’ll spend the afternoon enjoying the summer weather in Seattle. \nThe following morning\, we’ll depart for the San Juan Islands\, landing at beautiful airports like Friday Harbor (FHR)\, Orcas Island (ORS)\, and Lopez Island (S31). Pilots will gain experience flying over water and learning to mitigate the risks of a water landing. After lunch\, grab your passport for a quick flight across the United States/Canada border\, where we’ll land in Canada – at Boundary Bay Airport (CZBB). Clear customs\, and the evening is yours. \nSaturday brings experience flying around British Columbia\, where you have the chance to fly through the stunning Coast Mountains north of Vancouver\, or venture up the fjords surrounding Victoria Island. In the afternoon\, we’ll return to the US\, where you’ll clear customs before setting off to Portland for the night (PDX). Don’t miss the chance to circle the 14000’ Mt. Rainier on the way south! \nThe final day of the trip allows you to depart at your leisure. You can visit the Evergreen Air and Space Museum in McMinnville (MMV) or spend time flying over Crater Lake. We’ll return to San Carlos by early evening\, capping off an incredible four days of flying! \nItinerary: \nThursday\, July 16:Depart San Carlos in the AMLunch at your leisureArrive Boeing Field – Seattle (BFI) mid-afternoon \nFriday\, July 17:San Juan Island Hopping (AM)Lunch – Roche HarborFly to Boundary Bay (CZBB) – arrive mid-afternoon \nSaturday\, July 18:Depart for Canada exploring – 9:00 AMLunch – Victoria AirportBorder crossing mid-afternoonArrive Portland International Airport (PDX) early evening \nSunday\, July 19:Depart at your leisure \nHotels:The suggested hotels are as follows: \n\nJuly 16-17: Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Sea-Tac Area\nJuly 17-18: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Riverport Richmond\nJuly 19-20: Aloft Portland Airport\n\nPilot Requirements: \nAll participants must have a valid\, unexpired passport and FCC Radio Station License at the time of the trip. Pilots must be able to enter Canada. \nCost:The trip is billed by SCFC at aircraft Hobbs time and the instructor’s daily rate. The rough estimated costs below are per person\, and assume two people sharing the airplane and CFI costs.CFI: 2 daily rates @ $900/day = $1\,800Airplane: 8 Hobbs hours @ $275/hr = $2\,200Lodging: 3 nights @ $200/night = $600Estimated total cost: $4600 (excludes food\, incidentals\, ride-share at destinations without rental cars\, etc.) \nDeposit: \nThere is a $500 per person deposit to ensure interest. This deposit will be applied towards aircraft and instructor time. All pilots will be paired with an SCFC CFI in an SCFC Aircraft. The deposit is refundable if you withdraw from the trip with at least five days notice. \nAircraft rental and instructor time will be billed upon the completion of the trip. \nRegistration:If you are interested in this trip\, contact your CFI if you’re currently training. (Student pilots are welcome!) If you are not training\, please send an email to flyoutgroup@sancarlosflight.com to express your interest. You may also sign up below.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/canada-2026/
CATEGORIES:FOG Events
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SUMMARY:Real Mechanic Explanation of Airworthiness Directive (AD)
DESCRIPTION:Most pilots learn learn a little about Airworthiness Directive (AD) in ground school and then cram for it prior to their practical test. They sit down with their CFI and flip through the airplane maintenance logbooks noting strange numbers such as 84-26-02. Then they cross their fingers and hope the examiner will nod their head when asked if all the ADs have been complied with.   \nSan Carlos Flight Center Charles Rudolf\, Maintenance Manager and IA will dive into the details of ADs that are commonly recurring for typical training airplanes like the Cessna 152\, 172 and Piper Archer.  He will explain the details behind these common ADs including what mechanics do to comply with them as well as why they are important. This seminar will broaden your understanding of this critically important aspect of maintenance. \nCharles earned his A&P in 2021 after attending AIM in Fremont and started working at the San Carlos Flight Center. He obtained his Inspection Authority\, IA\, in 2024. He enjoys the challenge of working on a variety of airplanes. More importantly\, he enjoys sharing his knowledge about airplane systems and engines with pilots.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/real-mechanic-explanation-of-airworthiness-directive-ad/
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SUMMARY:Women in Aviation @ SCFC July Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join SCFC Women in Aviation for a presentation about the demands of air ambulance flying.\n\n\nWe have invited Adele Dobler\, a helicopter air ambulance pilot to discuss how she manages the demands of flying helicopter in challenging environments.\n\nAdele has 17 years of experience flying in some of the most demanding environments in the world. Adele has flown across Canada\, Africa\, and now with London’s Air Ambulance\, where every shift means making clear decisions under pressure on someone’s worst day. She’s also the author of Free to Fly\, a powerful memoir about fear\, responsibility\, and learning to build confidence through action\, not waiting for it to magically appear.\n\n\nAny and all are welcome!
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/women-in-aviation-scfc-july-meeting-3/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Flyers and Upwind Dinner
DESCRIPTION:FOG’s biggest event of the year is back! \nOn the evening of Wednesday July 29th\, join us at the Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to continue our yearly tradition of celebrating the Upwind Class of 2026 with a fly-out dinner event.  We invite all pilots to showcase the fantastic General Aviation community to high-school students and their families. Please park around 6:30 PM at the Sonoma Jet Center FBO. If confused of its location\, ask for progressive taxi or look for San Carlos Flight Center aircraft parked on the ramp. Exit through the pedestrian gate and plan to meet up no later than 7:00 PM at Sonoma Flying Ace restaurant inside the passenger terminal. Afterward\, enjoy the twilight flight home. The restaurant has asked for each table to pay as a group instead of individual checks\, please plan accordingly. \nUpwind students will fly with their instructors\, but FOG pilots who are able to will often allow the students’ families to ride along in their aircraft. This is a great way to introduce the families to the aviation community and the incredible people behind it. \nThis is FOG’s most popular event. Last year\, we set the record for the largest FOG event ever. Can we top it this time? \nDue to the popularity of this event and the coordination of rides\, please make sure to RSVP and book your plane early! Also\, when you register\, please let us know where you are departing from and if you are able to accept passengers. For those that are willing to take parents and family members\, FOG and Upwind will be in contact with you to coordinate the logistics. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/full-moon-flyers-and-upwind-dinner-2026/
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