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Member News
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Welcome New Members
Danny Choi
Danny Kao
Jose Martinez
Oscar Martinez
Jordan Naumann
Tanner Piety
Walter Ramseur
Member Achievements
Jeffrey Blcok
First Solo Flight
CFI John Otte
Josh Ellis
First Solo Flight
CFI Adam Kelly
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Multi-Engine Pop Quiz
A fun monthly knowledge test.
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1) What does the blue line indicate on a multi-engine airplane airspeed indicator?
2) What does the additional red line indicate on a multi-engine airplane airspeed indicator?
3) To add an AMEL rating onto a pilot certificate that already has ASEL, is an FAA Knowledge Test required?
(answers are at the bottom)
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Upcoming
Safety Seminars
and SCFC Events
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G1000: Databases and Cards
Tips for Understanding VORs
CFI Round-Table:
Teaching Multi-Engine
Airspace: The Final Frontier
Transition to Multi-Engine Aircraft
Atmospheric Stability: Understanding the Influence of Temperature on How Smooth the Ride Will Be
Fly/Ski/Fly: Perfecting the One-Day Ski Odyssey
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Upcoming 
Events & Trips
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Full Moon Flyers Year-End Holiday Party
FOG Lunch at Nut Tree
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The Fleet
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Helicopter
Robinson R22
N111AH - $295/hr
C150/C152
N8010F - $100/hr
N66405 - $140/hr
Citabria
N59WD - $135/hr
Multi-Engine
Turbo Seneca II
N14GQ - $330/hr
Simulators
Multi-Screened G1000 - $75/hr
Xwind 200 - $235/session
ATD GNS-430W - $30/hr
(member prices shown)
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Contact Us
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(650) 946-1700
Email Us
655 Skyway Rd
Suite 215
San Carlos, CA 94070
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Pop Quiz Answers
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1) VYSE, single-engine best rate of climb
2) VMC, single-engine minimum controllable airspeed
3) No.
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Stay Informed
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SCFC News
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The Twins Have Arrived
We are excited to welcome two great additions to the SCFC family of aircraft - twin twins! After scouring the country in search of a multi-engine trainer, we found that plus an amazing cross country luxury plane as well.
 The multi-engine trainer, a Beechcraft model 76 Duchess, is currently undergoing final preparations and will be on the flight line within a week. The Duchess is an ideal airplane for pilots transitioning to multi-engine flying, and will be the foundation of SCFC's multi-engine training program.  The cool, fast, multi-engine trip plane, a Piper Turbo Seneca II, is on the line and ready for action. With 6 seats and oxygen, this beauty is built for longer trips with friends and gear.
Contact us today (650) 946-1700 to schedule a flight or to inquire about our multi-engine training program.
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Safety
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THAC While Taxiing
 A good pilot checks everything on the aircraft prior to departure. For airplane instrument pilots, this includes a check of the bank and yaw indications while taxiing through turns. As my friend Herv� dubbed it, be sure to "THAC right" and "THAC left" on the way to the run up area.
"THAC" (rhymes with "hack") is the acronym for the four flight instruments to check while turning. T - Turn coordinator should indicate yaw into the turn, with ball to the outside of the turn; H - Headings on the heading indicator should increase when turning right, and decrease when turning left; A - Attitude indicator should remain wings level through the turn; and C - Compass should indicate known headings, and show bigger number turning right, smaller numbers turning left.
Be sure to allow gyros to spool up properly before the test and factor in any minor slope of the taxiway.
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Lights: What to Use and When?
 So many switches. Picking the right exterior aircraft lighting can be confusing to new pilots. Here's a rundown of the requirements.
Anti-collision lights, like beacons and strobes, should be on any time the aircraft is in operation, unless the pilot determines that safety suggests they would be better off. The best example is bright strobes flashing in the run up area next to another aircraft at night. Navigation lights must be on after sunset and may be lit during the daytime, although most are not bright enough to be seen during the daytime and it's better to save the bulb life. Taxi and landing light use is entirely at your discretion, and can both aid you in seeing obstructions outside the aircraft and aid other pilots in seeing you from afar. AIM guidance encourages landing light use at altitudes below 10,000' MSL, especially within 10 miles of any airport for increased visibility. The AIM also suggests use of all exterior lighting when crossing a runway. When lining up in position on a runway, all lights should be illuminated except the landing light, which is then turned on upon receipt of the takeoff clearance or once the takeoff roll has begun.
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Community
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Member Profile - Rebecca Joseph
 SCFC: What drew you to aviation?
RJ: The prospect of a four-year scholarship from the Army. My step father taught me to drive on a standard transmission and (with the help of piano lessons as a child), I turned out to have pretty good hand/eye/foot coordination. He recommended I look toward helicopters in the Army...and I never looked back. As soon as I got to flight school, I fell in love with the drum beat of the rotor system.
SCFC: Why helicopters?
RJ: Because they're awesome! Because the Army has more helicopters than planes. Because I LOVE the challenge of controlling a gyro and knowing that everything must be balanced in order for it to fly. I have also never tired of watching a rotor system spin up as the engine starts. I also love the diversity that rotary wing missions offer. You can do so much!
SCFC: What's the coolest thing about flying helicopters?
RJ: Being able to land anywhere...almost. I am so impressed by the aerodynamics that cooperate to make this machine fly, and autorotations are my favorite thing to talk about to people who assume helicopters just fall out of the sky when they lose power. And truly, I love the sound of a heavy helicopter approaching from the distance. Besides that, the maneuverability and flexibility of the helicopter keeps you on your toes and requires full engagement, which makes flying a really fulfilling activity for me.
SCFC: What are your goals for flying?
RJ: I'd like to begin using my Instructor Certificate to teach others how to fly while I'm pursuing my CFII and ATP licenses.
SCFC: And when you're not flying?
RJ: I cook, play piano, practice yoga, hang out with friends and my boyfriend, and walk our dog. I also love to do anything outside, like camping, hiking, and water sports. I'm also trying to become more participant in the Whirly Girls, an international female helicopter pilot association.
The Member Profile is a regular newsletter feature,
designed to help SCFC members get to know one another.
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 Happy Birthday from SCFC
You know we love a good celebration! If you treat yourself to a flight during the week of your birthday, we'll make it extra special by adding on our gift to you - a custom T-shirt.
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Adventure
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Wrap Up 2014 with FlyOutGroup (FOG)
2014 has been an amazing year of FOG adventures. Over 100 pilots participated in the monthly Full Moon Flyers dinner flights, many of them multiple times. And dozens more pilots took part in longer trips, like the Santa Maria Wine Tasting Weekend, California mountain flying weekends, whitewater rafting adventure, Yellowstone Mountain Flying Trip, July 4th Columbia Camping Trip, and Edwards Air Force Base Tour.
We hope you can join us for the last FOG gatherings of 2014. We will celebrate the fun we had together in 2014 and gather ideas for 2015.
December 5 (Fri) 7:00pm
Full Moon Flyers Year-End Holiday Party
To close out the year, we are hoping to have a really HUGE special Full Moon Flyers event for December. Start planning now. We'll plan for a special custom catered event and hope to make it a reunion of everyone who has joined us for 2014 full-moon flight.
December 14 (Sun) 12:00pm
FlyOut Lunch to Nut Tree
FOG lunches are ideal for bringing along non-pilot friends. It's a relatively short flight to somewhere just far enough away to feel like a nice getaway. Invite your friends and family to participate in this fun pilot tradition.
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We keep our online calendar updated, so bookmark this page:
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