San Carlos Flight Center
GSR: Aircraft Engines and Systems
San Carlos Flight Center , Select a Country:Are you master of the systems in your aircraft? Do you understand the differences between the ignition system vs. the electrical system? When was the last time you refreshed your knowledge of engine principles or the induction system? If it has been a while or you just need a refresher, this is the place to
Private Pilot Bucket List
San Carlos Flight Center , Select a Country:Congratulations, you’ve earned your Private Pilot Certificate. What are you going to do now? More pattern work? Boring! More slow flight? Enough of that! Need some fresh, new ideas? If so, you are in luck. There are so many reasons to fly and so many great flying challenges that await us, it's a shame some
FOG Lunch: Willows
San Carlos Flight Center , Select a Country:This month join us on our FOG Lunch as we fly up to Willows-Glenn Airport (WLW). Enjoy a scenic flight up the valley before we dine at Nancy's Airport Cafe. At decent prices, Nancy's offers a wide variety of salads, burgers, and sandwiches. Located about 120 miles north of SQL, just past Sacramento, this is
IFR Checkride Stories
San Carlos Flight Center , Select a Country:Pursuing the instrument rating can be extremely challenging. It takes lots of training, studying, and commitment from the student and their instructor to master all the necessary skills and build the confidence to fly under IFR. What are some successful approaches to tackling this rating? What should you expect during the training and practical test?
Radar Services and Operations
San Carlos Flight Center , Select a Country:What ATC services are available to a pilot? What resources, on the ground and installed in the aircraft, are required to provide those services? How does radar work? What can radar see and not see? How does ADS-B fit in? What is the correct radio technique pilots should use to request service? These and other
SCFC Holiday Party and Member Appreciation Night
San Carlos Flight Center , Select a Country:At special moments during the year, the SCFC pilot community comes together to celebrate our shared adventures and achievements. On Wednesday, December 20th SCFC holds our annual Holiday Party and Member Appreciation Night. We’ll eat, drink, and revel together, and SCFC owner Alessandro Franco will share plans for how the club will grow and evolve
Full Moon Flyers: Livermore
San Carlos Flight Center , Select a Country:Join us for our monthly Full Moon Flyers dinner at Livermore! Why get caught in traffic on 580 when you can make the quick hop over the hills into Livermore. After landing, we will be enjoying dinner at Beeb's Sports Bar & Grill located just outside the airport. You can even bring your friends and
Young Aviators Workshop
San Carlos Flight Center , Select a Country:Our Y.A.W event is a great opportunity for high school students to learn more about aviation. We will be hosting workshops for students to learn more about aircraft systems, navigation charts, career options, and aviation scholarships. It is also a great opportunity to connect with other students who share the same passion for aviation. This