Upcoming FOG Events
November 2020
The San Andreas Fault
The San Andreas Fault roughly extends 750 SM from SE California near Arizona to NW California at the Pacific Coast. It forms the tectonic boundary between the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate. The slip rate along the fault ranges from 20 to 35 mm (0.79 to 1.38 in)/yr. The fault is capable of making earthquakes as big as an 8.3. For full details see Wikipedia's The San Andreas Fault. How much of the fault can you fly? Some, most or all. During the…
Find out more »December 2020
The Sacramento Trilogy
Anytime during the first 2 weeks of December fly to Sacramento California and land at all 3 towered airports in one day. Sacramento International (KSMF), Sacramento Executive (KSAC) and Sacramento Mather (KMHR). Submit a 1 sentence description of your flight to flyoutgroup@gmail.com so we can all compare all of our experiences. Don't forget to beware of valley fog.
Find out more »Full Moon Flyers at The Foodie Cafe in Chico
Enjoy patio dining at The Foodie Cafe with in walking distance of Chico Airport (KCIC). The flight is really fun and just the right distance for a cross country trip. The night flight home is spectacular as you return to the Bay Area. You can also renew your night currency and/or satisfy a night cross country requirement. We will meet at the restaurant at 6:30 pm for their patio dining experience in light of this year’s pandemic. Check out their…
Find out more »January 2021
IFR Pilots Assemble
IFR Pilots assemble! Your mission anytime this month is to fly down to southern california and complete at least ONE Tower Enroute Control (TEC) Route of your choice. Take a screenshot of the FlightAware tracking and send it to flyoutgroup@gmail.com Let's see how many TEC routes we can do as a group.
Find out more »New Airport of the Month – KPTV
2021 brings in a new year and FOG would like to explore a new airport every month. If you have been to our choice, investigate another and fill us in. This month, Porterville Municipal Airport (KPTV) is our choice. The airport was opened in September 1942 as Porterville Army Airfield and was used by the United States Army Air Forces Fourth Air Force as a training base during World War II. It's an easy place to land and fuel and the…
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