Topic: Having an understanding of in-flight illusions can help a pilot maintain positive control of their aircraft at all times.
On Saturday, November 28, 2020 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:
WP15102587

Description:
In primary training, pilots learn that visual and vestibular sensations do not necessarily reflect the actual position, speed and attitude of the aircraft they fly. If not recognized and remediated promptly, the discrepancy between sensation interpretation and aircraft circumstances can lead to loss of situational awareness, with possible catastrophic consequences.

San Carlos Flight Center invites Michel Vidal-Naquet, an FAA Advanced Ground Instructor, to explain common sensory illusions such as the graveyard spin, the graveyard spiral, the leans and much more. During this seminar he will describe how these illusions lead to specific accident trajectories, and discuss how they may be recognized. Learn how to positively control your aircraft during all phases of flight, to prevent from these unexpected illusions from happening.

This exploration will help pilots intimately understand the nature of common illusions experienced during different phases of flight, how these illusions relate to specific accidents, and how they can be recognized and overcome in the future. With this knowledge, attendees can become safer pilots with a reinforced understanding of the danger of sensory illusions.

Michel Vidal-Naquet is an advanced and instrument ground instructor, and an instrument rated, commercial pilot with over 700 flight hours. He started flying in 2013 after settling in the Bay area to work as a computer scientist and engineer. His passion for aviation began during his early childhood when his family first took him on international flights. He brings a scientific point of view to his flying, and is always learning.

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

Our online monthly chapter meeting will begin at 7 pm on Wednesday, November 18th. We are going to make our November Zoom meeting a bit more of an aviation family gathering. We’ll invite everyone who can to turn on their video camera and to put Zoom into Gallery mode so they can see each other in “Hollywood Squares”. Think of a recent aviation experience you’ve had, and share it in our “Hangar Talk” time.

Our program will be a set of short aviation videos that will make you smile, laugh, and be thankful during this most unusual Thanksgiving season.

To join our Zoom Meeting, click here at 7 pm Wednesday, click here.

Meeting ID: 869 3463 4615

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Topic: Analyze the weather on your route to make safe decisions—and in only 10-15 minutes!
On Monday, November 30, 2020 at 20:00 Pacific Standard Time (21:00 MST, 22:00 CST, 23:00 EST, 18:00 HST, 19:00 AKST, 21:00 Arizona, 04:00 GMT)

Select Number:
WP01102425

Description:
Weather is the most lethal of all major causes of aviation accidents.

In this 90 minute webinar, Delia will show you how to meet the FAA briefing requirements while ALSO developing skills that will allow you to make better decisions regarding flight.

• Learn the 6 elements you MUST CHECK in any brief
• How to significantly reduce the mountain of needless data
• How to use (and the value of) the new graphical forecast for aviation
• When severe weather doesn’t qualify as an adverse condition

Plus we’ll walk through a standard weather brief, followed by Q&A

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

Topic: FAA Safety Inspector Robert Terry Presents Updates To The Airman Certification Standards
On Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 19:00 Central Standard Time (17:00 PST, 18:00 MST, 20:00 EST, 15:00 HST, 16:00 AKST, 18:00 Arizona, 01:00 GMT)

Select Number:
CE03102429

Description:
The presenters will discuss changes and application of the Airman Certification Standards including updates and interpretations. Viewer questions will be answered by the presenters during this LIVE program.

Specific topics that will be covered are;
• The reasons for changing from PTS to ACS
• Points of interest on ACS for;
Private Pilot-Airplane
Instrument Rating-Airplane
Commercial Pilot-Airplane
Airline Transport Pilot
Type Rating-Airplane

• The Appendices will be be covered in detail
• Additional resources

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

Topic: Preventative Maintenance is often confusing for most pilots, but perhaps we can make it less confusing by listening to an A&P.
On Saturday, November 21, 2020 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:
WP15102537

Description:
Preventative Maintenance is often a topic that is confusing for most pilots, including who can perform the work, what work can be done, and how to make it legal. Mechanics work on airplanes daily and are familiar with all types of maintenance, and it’s crucial that pilots are aware of how to properly perform preventative maintenance.

San Carlos Flight Center invites A&P Tim Davis to discuss what preventative maintenance actually is, how pilots can actually perform it, and how to do so safely. In this seminar, Tim will discuss what tools you should have and how to use them safely, along with providing example scenarios based around the limitations of preventative maintenance for pilots. Furthermore, Tim will cover the basics of how to perform simple maintenance on aircraft including how to remove and install cowlings, install safety wires and cotter pins, put clamps on hoses, and including the all important logging procedure.

If you have ever wondered about how to perform preventative maintenance, or want to have a strong understanding of 14 CFR 43, this is the seminar for you.

Tim Davis is an aircraft mechanic at San Carlos Flight Center. A Bay Area native, he worked as a Quality Analyst for Electronic Arts and Blizzard Entertainment before completing aircraft maintenance training at City College of San Francisco and earning his A&P license shortly after.

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

Topic: You’ll learn methods to assess the potential hazards and how to avoid them.
On Sunday, November 15, 2020 at 20:00 Pacific Standard Time (21:00 MST, 22:00 CST, 23:00 EST, 18:00 HST, 19:00 AKST, 21:00 Arizona, 04:00 GMT)

Select Number:
WP01102424

Description:
“Weather is the most lethal of all major causes of aviation accidents.”

Former FAA Administrator

In this 60 minute webinar, you’ll learn methods to do just that. Assess the potential hazards and how to avoid them.

The top resource for assessing potential turbulence or mountain wave.
Tools that most pilots rely on—that are not reliable (and what to use instead)
How to determine if thunderstorms will be a factor
Recognizing turbulence or LLWS even when it’s not forecast.
Identifying mountain weather hazards in areas with few reporting points.

Note: When you register you will receive emails from Easy Webinar or Fly-Rite. You can easily opt-out anytime. Look for the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of each email.

Register by going to: http://www.fly-rite.com/free-webinars

Our online IMC club meeting will be held from 7 to 8 pm on Wednesday, November 4th. The special topic for this month will be “All about Victor airways” taught by CFII Scott Thompson. There will also be a ‘What Would You Do?’ scenario.

FAA Wings credit for this program is available by registering here.

In order to join the Zoom meeting, click on this link at 7 pm that day:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83392173483

The flying information that will be discussed this month will be useful for both IFR and VFR pilots, and all are invited to participate.

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Topic: Review important considerations for flying into and out of the Truckee airport and review procedures to avoid CFIT
On Wednesday, November 11, 2020 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:
WP27102380

Description:
Join Truckee Tahoe Airport Outreach Coordinator Mark Covey for an interesting and informative presentation on the in’s and out’s of flying into Truckee-Tahoe airport (KTRK). Maybe you are a regular flyer to the beautiful Truckee Tahoe area or want to try something new. Mark will share the latest updates including the year-round tower, visual procedures, flight planning resources and much more.

To ensure a safe visit to KTRK we will also cover the FAASTeam November Topic of the Month – Avoiding CFIT Accidents. Jim, Art and George will review a couple of notable CFIT accidents and look at good operating practices to ensure that you are never involved in a CFIT accident.

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

Notice Number: NOTC1522

VIP Notice – Las Vegas, Nevada

Notice: Expect VIP movement October 27-28, 2020 in the vicinity of Las Vegas, Nevada. Pilots can expect temporary airspace restrictions in conjunction with this VIP movement.

The FAA recommends that all aircraft operators check NOTAMs OFTEN for temporary airspace restrictions prior to operations within this region.

Specific instructions and restrictions are available at http://tfr.faa.gov once the NOTAM has been issued.

Notice Number: NOTC1514

Notice: Expect VIP movement October 29 – 30, 2020 in the vicinity of Reno, NV. Pilots can expect temporary airspace restrictions in conjunction with this VIP movement.

The FAA recommends that all aircraft operators check NOTAMs OFTEN for temporary airspace restrictions prior to operations within this region.

Specific instructions and restrictions are available at http://tfr.faa.gov once the NOTAM has been issued.