Topic: The AIM is a very thorough piece of information for pilots to reference, but do you know how to be a master of it?
On Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 19:00 Pacific Daylight Time (20:00 MDT, 21:00 CDT, 22:00 EDT, 16:00 HST, 18:00 AKDT, 19:00 Arizona, 02:00 GMT)

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WP15101713

Description:
Think you know the insides and outs of the FAR and the AIM? Many pilots are familiar with the basic guidance provided in these resources, however there are many intricacies detailed in the seldom read pages of the AIM. There are numerous procedures, and techniques covered within the depths of the AIM that might be useful someday.

Have you ever heard of a cruise clearance? How about a through clearance? Verbal? If you have never heard of them to begin with, or if your palms sweat if someone presses you to clarify, then it’s time to explore the full extent of the AIM and expand your piloting knowledge. San Carlos Flight Center invites Ben Taber ATP and Chief Pilot of Dreamline Aviation to share with pilots how they can become safer, more efficient, and uncover some of the mysteries within the AIM.

Attend this seminar to raise your AIM IQ by 20 points as you broaden your knowledge of the AIM and understand how to utilize some of these arcane procedures.

Capt. Bennett Taber is a check airman and training captain with over 20 years and 17,000 hours of air charter experience throughout the western United States. His first 500 hours of flying were conducted in Alaska. Captain Taber manages flight operations and charter sales for Dreamline Aviation in the San Francisco Bay Area and is a Dreamline Training Captain in Beech King Air aircraft.

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

Topic: Flight reviews can be challenging for those who aren’t prepared, join us, and learn how to be ready to succeed.
On Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 12:00 Pacific Daylight Time (13:00 MDT, 14:00 CDT, 15:00 EDT, 09:00 HST, 11:00 AKDT, 12:00 Arizona, 19:00 GMT)

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WP15101712

Description:
It’s been a while since you’ve flown, and it’s time for your biennial flight review. What do you need to do to feel confident, prepared, and ready to fly?

San Carlos Flight Center invites CFI Sid Basu to explore what to expect on your next flight review. In this seminar, Sid will review what students could prepare in advance to ace their flight review, such as what are the legal requirements for completing a flight review, currency requirements, and overall aeronautical knowledge. The majority of us will need to do a flight review at one point, so why not be prepared before you get there?

Join us and be ready to tackle your next flight review.

Sid Basu is a CFI ASEL, Commercial ASEL, AMEL and Instrument rated pilot with over 1900 hours total time and over 1300 hours of dual given. He has been flying since 2008 and has been instructing at San Carlos Flight Center since 2017.

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Topic: Learn what Light Sport Flying is about and the Best Practices for Instructing in LSA
On Monday, September 14, 2020 at 18:00 Pacific Daylight Time (19:00 MDT, 20:00 CDT, 21:00 EDT, 15:00 HST, 17:00 AKDT, 18:00 Arizona, 01:00 GMT)

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WP11101779

Description:
In depth review of the rules of LSA and the Best Practices for Flight Instruction in LSA

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

Topic: Flying around busy and complex airspace like class C and B can be daunting for pilots, join and learn how to make it not be.
On Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 19:00 Pacific Daylight Time (20:00 MDT, 21:00 CDT, 22:00 EDT, 16:00 HST, 18:00 AKDT, 19:00 Arizona, 02:00 GMT)

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WP15101636

Description:
Pilots new to the SF Bay area sometimes feel uncomfortable communicating with controllers in busier Class B and C airports. Let’s address that. Let’s talk about radio communications and help each other overcome fears, operate more safely, and smooth the work of Tower and Approach Controllers.

In this seminar, San Carlos Flight Center continues our radio communications series, this time focusing on general aviation operations at Class Bravo and Charlie airports. SFO, OAK, and SJC come with a whole new set of challenges for GA pilots; increased traffic loads operating in the airspace, more frequency congestion, different entrance requirements, and a whole lot more. This seminar can help you to become a more effective communicator within class B and C airspace, and prove to the controllers that you got it under control.

You surely won’t want to miss this seminar if you have ever felt uneasy operating within Class B or C airspace. This seminar is guaranteed to make sure that all pilots will feel safer on their next flight into these airports, don’t miss out.

Dan Dyer is the founder of the San Carlos Flight Center, and has built the motto of Safety, Community, and Adventure for over 8 years. Dan was an instructor for 15 years, accumulated over 4,000 flight hours, and is the Bay Area’s local expert in crosswind landing instruction. He is known for finding simple and innovative ways to explain complex topics and regularly speaks on advanced ground school topics. Find out more about Dan at www.sancarlosflight.com or contact him at dan@sancarlosflight.com

Herb Patten is the Chief Pilot at the San Carlos Flight Center, a CFI and an FAA certificated advanced and instrument ground instructor who teaches private pilot ground school at San Carlos Flight Center. He is a commercial pilot with an instrument rating, has over 1,500 hours and flown into at least 120 different California airports. He is co-founder of the Bay Area Student and New Pilot Support Group, and a board member of the Upwind Foundation, famous for its Upwind Summer Scholarship Program. In 2015, Herb was named a Master Instructor by the National Association of Flight Instructors.

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

Topic: A full day of California-focused aviation safety and engagement webinars, featuring John and Martha King.
On Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 09:00 Pacific Daylight Time (10:00 MDT, 11:00 CDT, 12:00 EDT, 06:00 HST, 08:00 AKDT, 09:00 Arizona, 16:00 GMT)

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WP05101748

Description:
This year, the CalPilots Annual Meeting goes online! Join us for California Zooming!

The event will start at 9AM and continue until 5PM, and filled with lots of great sessions throughout the day. For full schedule and content information, go here.

Several of the sessions will be available for Wings Knowledge credit:

9:30AM California Flying Oddities, with Brian Schiff and Mike Jesch. More info here.

1:30PM Straight Talk About Aviation Safety, with John and Martha King. More info here.

3:25PM CalDART Covid-19 Operations, with Paul Marshall, Ed Story, and Ron Lovick. More info here.

4:10PM Avoiding Wing Dings: Operating Safely On The Ground, with Gary Schank. More info here.

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

Our online IMC club meeting will be held from 7 to 8 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 2nd. The special topic for this month will be how to fly with a partial panel in IMC conditions. There will also be a partial panel ‘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/89208840848

The flying techniques that will be demonstrated this month are valuable for both IFR and VFR pilots, and all are invited to participate.

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Topic: There is a lot more to airspace around airports, join us, and find out how to be an airspace guru.
On Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at 19:00 Pacific Daylight Time (20:00 MDT, 21:00 CDT, 22:00 EDT, 16:00 HST, 18:00 AKDT, 19:00 Arizona, 02:00 GMT)

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WP15101553

Description:
Think you know everything about airspace? It might surprise you to learn there is much more to it then simple alphabet airspace (A, B, C, D, E and G). With many different types of airspaces and restrictions, it could be tough for a pilot to stay proficient within these knowledge areas.

San Carlos Flight Center invites Chief Pilot and CFI Herb Patten to guide us through an exploration of unusual airspace, seeking how to remain compliant with regulations in spite of confusing chartered airspace. Together we will discover the unusual and different airspace defined in 14 CFR part 93 special air traffic rules. We will investigate unique special military areas and tools to check their status. Herb will elucidate the differences between VFR corridors and VFR flyways. Finally, the discussion wouldn’t be complete without exploring class Echo surface areas and a nod to history with a review of airspace classified as TRSA.

Pilots of all backgrounds and ability levels are welcome to attend and participate in this interactive review and exploration of airspace.

Herb Patten is the Chief Pilot at the San Carlos Flight Center, a CFI and an FAA certificated advanced and instrument ground instructor who teaches private pilot ground school at San Carlos Flight Center. He is a commercial pilot with an instrument rating, has flown over 1,500 hours into at least 120 different California airports. He is the current chairman of the Upwind Foundation, famous for its Upwind Summer Scholarship Program. In 2015, Herb was named a Master Instructor by the National Association of Flight Instructors.

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

Topic: Flying in the wintertime brings its own set of unique challenges. What might a pilot need to know in advance?
On Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 12:00 Pacific Daylight Time (13:00 MDT, 14:00 CDT, 15:00 EDT, 09:00 HST, 11:00 AKDT, 12:00 Arizona, 19:00 GMT)

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WP15101499

Description:
For pilots that learn to fly in states like California, Arizona, or Florida, flying on days when weather is below freezing may never occur. While this might not be a topic you expect to experience, you may one day fly a winter cross country to somewhere like Colorado or Montana to make the most of the improved performance that comes with cold weather.

San Carlos Flight Center invites CFI Lukasz Zoromski to share his experiences with winter flying in Wisconsin, his home state. In this seminar, he will discuss pre-flight planning and procedures that you may need to perform during the winter, such as careful consideration of the freezing level and how to properly remove frost and ice from your aircraft. He will also go over how to keep you and your passengers safe and comfortable in the cockpit during flight, and how to respond to potential in-flight emergencies related to icing. Finally, he will discuss the additional steps that must be taken after your flight to ensure that your airplane is ready to go for the next winter flight.

If you are looking to be more prepared on your next winter flight, don’t miss out on this seminar.

Lukasz Zoromski has always been interested in aviation. Ever since going to Oshkosh Airventure as a kid, he got hooked on airplanes. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin, he decided to make a career change away from a desk job and began flying with a goal to become a flight instructor. Now that he has achieved that goal, he strives to help new pilots achieve the same goals in a safe and fun way. New to the Bay Area, he is looking forward to flying in a new environment and meeting new people.

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

Notice Number: NOTC1311

FLIGHT ADVISORY – GPS Interference Testing

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE CALIFORNIA

(TRAV130) 20-01 (Revision 1)

25 – 27 August 2020

Travis AFB, CA

Centered at 381612N1215604W the SAC223021

The entire flight advisory may be accessed and downloaded at the following address:

https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2020/Aug/TRAV130_20-01_(Revision_1)_GPS_Flight_Advisory.pdf

Pilots are advised to check NOTAMs frequently for possible changes prior to operations in the area.

NOTAMs will be published at least 24 hours in advance of any GPS tests.