December 2021
Private Pilot Bucket List
Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** Click here to learn more about online viewing Congratulations, you’ve earned the coveted Private Pilot Certificate. You undoubtedly have a long list of things you want to do and places you want to go. There are so many reasons to fly and so many great flying challenges that await us, it's a shame some pilots rarely push…
Find out more »Challenges Facing Coast Guard Pilots
Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** Click here to learn more about online viewing Water rescues, stranded boaters, and capsized boats require immediate response from the Coast Guard to save lives. The Coast Guard practices every day for these scenarios but it’s only a matter of time before a real incident occurs; and that's where they’re put to the test. San Carlos Flight…
Find out more »FOG Shelter Cove Getaway
Perhaps the most remote and hidden airport in California, Shelter Cove (0Q5) is a small outcropping with cliffs on one side of the town, and the Pacific Ocean on the other three sides. Located many miles off a major highway and far from any urban center, Shelter Cove offers peace, relaxation, and serenity for those who travel here. What would be a five-hour drive can be accomplished with an easy flight from the Bay Area. Follow the coastline after overflying…
Find out more »A Deeper Understanding of Weather Theory
Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** Click here to learn more about online viewing A few months ago, SCFC flight instructor Collin Korey presented our Ground School Refresher seminar on Weather Theory, which introduced the basic ideas of differential heating of the Earth, atmospheric circulation, and the impact of moisture in the air. It was a great introduction for student pilots, and a…
Find out more »FOG Lunch: Lampson
Located in the North Bay, Clear Lake is one of the biggest lakes in the area, although it is often hidden by the mountains between Santa Rosa and the Central Valley. The local airport in the area, Lampson Field (1O2), has an airport diner on the field, so what better way to spend a Sunday than by grabbing lunch at a new restaurant? Enjoy lunch or dinner with fresh, local ingredients from Red’s at the Skyroom. This new restaurant features…
Find out more »Investigating Aircraft Ownership
Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** Click here to learn more about online viewing At some time, most pilots consider owning their own plane. Have you? The purchase of an airplane can be a daunting task, not only because of the significant cost, but also because of the complexity of the purchasing process. It’s somewhere between purchasing a small home and an expensive…
Find out more »Special Ops Meeting
Here at San Carlos Flight Center we believe our community helps us stand out as such an amazing and successful flight center, and we couldn’t be happier! Our motto is safety, community, and adventure, the main building blocks that we grow with constantly. In order to provide all the great events, seminars, and groups we have here, we have asked our members to volunteer and lend us a hand where and when they can, which has made each event memorable and awesome. We’re…
Find out more »Prepping ForeFlight for a Long-XC Trip
Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** Click here to learn more about online viewing Long-cross country flights require a significant amount of planning prior to departure. In a digital age, pilots should learn to use tools like ForeFlight to enhance their overall flight planning process. Foreflight is a useful tool for many pilots as it provides a number of tools a pilot might…
Find out more »Full Moon Flyers: Livermore
A new restaurant has opened at the Livermore Airport (LVK)! On Saturday, December 18, let’s all go and check it out. Elevation LVK is located in the airport building next to transient parking. After parking on the ramp under the tower, walk the short distance to the airport building, where the restaurant will be. Please plan to be seated by 7:00 PM. With options like fresh fish, steak, pasta, and salads, there are plenty of choices for everyone. Since it’s…
Find out more »Advanced Private Pilot Jeopardy
Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, this seminar will only be available for online viewing. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.** Click here to learn more about online viewing Missed out on the last private pilot jeopardy challenge? Or are you looking to test the depth of your aeronautical knowledge? The San Carlos Flight Center has just the answer for you! Calling all pilots to participate in an Advanced Private Pilot Jeopardy! Put yourself to the test against…
Find out more »NO SAFETY SEMINARS – December 25, 29 & January 1
In observance of the holiday season, San Carlos Flight Center is not holding safety seminars on Saturday, December 25th, Wednesday, December 29th, or Saturday, January 1st, 2022. Please stay tuned for an exciting list of future seminars coming in the new year. In the meantime, feel free to browse our online web archive available to web members with a growing library of over 400 safety seminars. We wish you a joyous holiday season and a happy new year! -SCFC Seminar…
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