Incandescent landing and taxi lights were never a model of either efficiency or reliability, and now there are economical alternatives for both certified and experimental aircraft. At this month’s online member meeting, chapter Secretary/Treasurer and resident engineer Jim Hughes will present his experience and research on LED lighting, and how he changed his Cessna Skylark over to the new technology.

At this month’s meeting we will also be starting a “Hangar Chat” session 20 minutes before the meeting program begins. Beginning at 6:40 pm you can join in and talk or use the Zoom chat link to catch up with other chapter members you see there. The meeting will officially begin at 7 pm.

You can join the member meeting on February 17th any time after 6:40 pm. An all hands e-mail message will go out the morning of the meeting with the Zoom meeting link.

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Our February IMC club meeting will be from 7 to 8 pm on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Our special topic will be “Practical Knowledge for Better Instrument Approaches” and we will also have a “What Would You Do?” flight scenario. All are welcome to participate in this online event by clicking the link below at 7 pm on 2/3/2021:

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Topic: A Rusty Pilots Webinar
On Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 19:00 Eastern Standard Time (16:00 PST, 17:00 MST, 18:00 CST, 14:00 HST, 15:00 AKST, 17:00 Arizona, 00:00 GMT)

Select Number:
EA27103440

Description:
Once a pilot, always a pilot…But, if you’re feeling a little Rusty…

You might be like more than 500,000 other pilots (that’s right, half a million), who have taken a break from flying. The good news is that getting back to flying is easier than you think. So, what does it take to get back in the air?

Some flight and ground instruction
No FAA check-ride or test
You may not even need a medical

Join us for a fun, interactive webinar that will give you all the information you need to get current again. As a webinar participant, you’ll get 2 hours of ground instruction toward completing your flight review and valuable handouts so you can review what you’ve learned. We’ll help you brush up on your aviation knowledge and understand what’s changed since you last took the controls.

To view further details and registration information for this webinar, click here.

Topic: IMC Topics Are Taken From Real Life Events and Discussed to Aid the Decision Making Process for Pilots.
On Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 19:00 Pacific Standard Time

Location:
online

Select Number:
WP25103392

Description:
This is an audience participation event. After a brief Audio/Video presentation we ask “What Would You Do”? Everyone is encouraged to join in the discussion. Videos depicting actual flights that encountered challenges are chosen from a library provided by EAA . Pilots of all skill levels are encouraged to attend. Click the link below for more information and to register TODAY.

To view further details and registration information for this seminar, click here.

Our last meeting, “Non-Towered Airport Traffic Pattern Safety” given by Paul Koscheka, FAA Safety Team manager at the Sacramento Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), is now available for viewing here.

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Topic: With winter fast approaching, freezing levels are ever more so prevalent and we must factor that in our flight considerations.
On Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 12:00 Pacific Standard Time (13:00 MST, 14:00 CST, 15:00 EST, 10:00 HST, 11:00 AKST, 13:00 Arizona, 20:00 GMT)

Select Number:
WP15103473

Description:
Flying along, you might think it’s a beautiful crisp winter day until suddenly you take a peek at the beautiful scenery below and see frost on your wingtip. What are you going to do next? Do you know all the hazards of frost and icing?

San Carlos Flight Center invites Dave Kramer, an experienced instrument rated pilot, and avid weather specialist to talk about how frost and icing can affect an airplane. With atmospheric moisture, comes the hazards of icing. Other than a thunderstorm, nothing else is so detrimental to flight. California, because of it’s warmer winters, is notorious for icing. How can we predict it and where can we find it? In this seminar, anyone will be able to gain a better understanding of how frost and ice forms, how to avoid it, and what to do if you get it.

Join Dave as he discusses these important topics from a pilot’s viewpoint. If you are an aspiring IFR pilot or a seasoned Instrument rated pro, you won’t want to miss this seminar.

Dave Kramer MD, an ophthalmologist for over 30 years, is an instrument rated, tailwheel, complex and high performance endorsed commercial MEL pilot as well as a basic and instrument ground instructor with an interest in weather. He has been flying since 2012, has over 1100 hours of which over 500 have been in the IFR system. He also enjoys long cross country flying, night flying and flying in the LA area.

To view further details and registration information for this webinar, click here.

Our first chapter meeting of 2021 will begin at 7 pm this coming Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Our program will be “Non-Towered Airport Traffic Pattern Safety” given by Paul Koscheka, FAA Safety Team manager at the Sacramento Flight Standards District Office (FSDO).

In his 38+ years with the FAA Paul has had the opportunity to serve in many roles, including Air Traffic Controller, Terminal Instrument Procedures Development, Flight Inspection pilot for Instrument Flight Procedures, Navaid Maintenance, and Aviation Safety Inspector. Paul has a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology from Arizona State University.

You can join the member meeting on January 20th at 7 pm by clicking here at that time.

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Topic: A Power Point Presentation on ‘Non-Tower Traffic Pattern Safety’
On Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 19:00 Pacific Standard Time
Location:
EAA1541 online zoom only
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Lincoln, CA 95648

Select Number:
WP25103390

Description:
Paul Koscheka, Sac FAASTEAM Manager will make the presentation.

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Topic: Do you know how all of your flight instruments operate? Join us for this in-depth review.
On Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 19:00 Pacific Standard Time (20:00 MST, 21:00 CST, 22:00 EST, 17:00 HST, 18:00 AKST, 20:00 Arizona, 03:00 GMT)

Select Number:
WP15103267

Description:
When pilots first start flying, they learn enough of the basic flight instruments to read and interpret them in flight. You have learned a bit more, but it may have been a while. In this Ground School Refresher, we’ll take a new and fresh look at the fundamental flight instruments, pushing maybe a little deeper than you did as a student. Join us for a review and maybe even to learn something new.

Can you answer these questions? What math is done to calculate altitude in a pressure altimeter? What is the formula used by the airspeed indicator? How can understanding the pitot-static instruments from a mathematical perspective help you troubleshoot instrument failures and faulty readings? Why the heck does the magnetic compass read incorrectly in banking turns? Why doesn’t the heading indicator tumble? In this safety seminar, an experienced SCFC CFI will answer all of these questions, along with any others you may have.

It is important for every pilot to have an understanding of their flight instruments, as many pilots rely on them throughout their flights. Join us to learn, review, or polish your knowledge on this important topic.

Presented to you by a knowledgeable SCFC CFI

To view further details and registration information for this webinar, click here.