So you think you’re a Bravo airspace master? Do you think you can take on Los Angeles’ airspace? Well, it’s time to find out! Join SCFC and our FlyOutGroup when we take on Class Bravo airspace in the 3-Day SoCal Airspace Challenge. Between November 7th and 9th, we will embark on our weekend adventure that will take us through various challenging airspace transitions, testing your skills and knowledge as a pilot.
The trip begins on the afternoon of Friday, November 7th, where we’ll head south towards Santa Monica Airport (SMO). You’ll learn about the various ways to fly to the LA Basin, while also seeing amazing sights along the Pacific Ocean and the San Gabriel Mountains. You might even get a glimpse of the famous Hollywood Sign!
The next day is all about tackling the LA airspace and operating at various airports. We’ll start with a Bravo transition through the Special Flight Rules Area, where you can fly through Bravo without talking to ATC. After a quick stop in Torrance, it’s off to the Airport in the Sky at Catalina for lunch. A bucket list airport for many, you’ll learn about navigating over water and how to mitigate the risks of such a flight. After lunch, we’ll make our way to John Wayne Airport (Orange County) to learn about operations at a major airport and how to handle the noise abatement procedures. Then it’s back to Santa Monica by way of a Bravo Transition and Burbank/Van Nuys.
On Sunday, the day is yours! We recommend a lunch stop at New Cuyama, but you can tackle any other airports on your list. We’ll plan to return to San Carlos mid-afternoon.
This is the time to see if you have what it takes to survive LA Airspace! All pilots are welcome – including student pilots. (This is a great opportunity to learn about cross-country flight planning and procedures!)
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Cost:
SCFC bills the trip at the aircraft’s Hobbs time and the instructor’s rate. The rough estimated costs below are per person, and assume two people sharing the airplane and CFI costs.
Deposit:
There is a $300 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.
Aircraft rental and instructor time will be billed upon the completion of the trip.
Registration:
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 [email protected] to express your interest. You may also sign up below.
