CFI Herb Patten ground school student into the SCFC maintenance hangar for a closer look at airplane engines and systems, including details of the fuel, ignition, induction and more in this in-person workshop. This is your chance to look "under the cowling" in a way that goes deeper than your common preflight inspection. As a
Join SCFC Women in Aviation for our monthly meeting on January 31st from 11:00-12:00! We will be doing vision boards for the new year, discussing volunteer opportunities, and enjoying bagels and fresh fruit. Come join us to kick off the new year with community and connection! Anyone and everyone is welcome.
This month, join us on Saturday, January 31st, for dinner at Tarpy's Roadhouse in Monterey! Whether you take the coastal route or over Highway 17, the flight down is an easy one from the Bay Area. Monterey Airport doesn’t have a transient parking ramp, but we will park at the Del Monte Aviation FBO. After
Every flight presents its own unique challenges and risks. As pilots, our responsibility is to identify these threats and find ways to mitigate them. Threat and Error Management (TEM) is an overarching safety management approach that assumes pilots will naturally make mistakes and encounter risky situations during flight operations. This model, along with many others,
On Friday, February 6th, make the quick hop over the Santa Cruz Mountains to Half Moon Bay for lunch, where FOG enjoy the much-acclaimed restaurant, Pilot Light right on the field. The flight is quick from points around the Bay Area but is much faster and less stressful than navigating the traffic on Highway 92.
Pilots are human, and humans make mistakes. It’s a part of life. But pilots sharing stories of the things they messed up in the past can be powerful way to help others think about the error chain and maybe prevent themselves from making that same mistake. In this way, hangar talk can save lives. San
SCFC is hosting EAA Chapter 20 for their Young Eagles event, with volunteer pilots offering flights for young people aged 8-17. Learn more about Young Eagles from the EAA’s website.
Want a chance to see some of the greatest aircraft to defend our country? Come join us on our Fly Out Group (FOG) trip to Paso Robles Municipal Airport (KPRB): home of the Estrella Warbirds Museum. This flight will happen on February 21. At Estrella, you will find numerous historical aircraft and military equipment spanning
Palm Springs, known for its days of sunshine, has been a unique Californian getaway for years. As a city nestled within the famous Coachella Valley and on the outskirts of the Mojave Desert there is something for everyone. From national parks to hiking and golf, your visit will be worthwhile. San Carlos Flight Center invites
Experience the ultimate adventure with the FlyOutGroups Tour of the Southwest. This 4-day trip will feature flying to the best of the Southwest United States posing unique challenges with stunning awards. Start with a delicious lunch at Catalina Island (AVX), followed by a breathtaking approach into San Diego Lindbergh Field (SAN), a large yet accommodating
