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Title:
Cross Country Flight Planning for the August Solar Eclipse
Topic:
The Fly Out Group (FOG) is going to Oregon for the August 21 2017 Total Solar Eclipse.
Date and Time:
Saturday, May 27, 2017, starting at 12:00 Pacific Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Dave Kramer
Brief Description:

The last total solar eclipse was in 1998 and in North America, 1991.  After August, the next one will be in 2024. This is by far the most popular event for astronomers around the world.  This year it will pass through Oregon, and FOG would like to take this opportunity to observe this rare and unique event and to do it safely.  The path of the eclipse is over 300 miles away and in a mountainous state. This will involve cross country planning, mountain flying and high density altitude considerations.


Join Dave Kramer as he reviews this year’s eclipse and what is involved to fly there and how to log this time. Dave is an instrument rated, tailwheel endorsed private pilot as well as a basic and instrument ground instructor with an interest in weather. He has been flying since 2012, has over 800 hours of which 300 have been in the IFR system.  He also enjoys flying at night as well as flying in the LA area.

 

This event qualifies for FAA Wings credit.

Any questions, contact us at (650) 946-1700 or info@sancarlosflight.com.


San Carlos Flight Center is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our evening safety seminar programs. Space is often limited so it is important to sign up early through the FAA event notification system at FAASAFETY.GOV. SCFC members may choose to watch the seminar live over the web at home. Contact your SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 to confirm secure online access to any particular seminar.

Select Number:
WP1576223
Location of Seminar:
San Carlos Flight Center
655 Skyway Rd,
Suite 215
San Carlos, CA 94070
Directions to Venue:

Directions to Room: Pilots who fly in should park in transient parking on the opposite side of the field and expect to walk about 10 minutes (.5 mile) to the Flight Center. Suite 215 is upstairs in the northwest corner. On occasion, rides may be prearranged through San Carlos Aviation and Supply.


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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes  KSQL
Seating:
40 seats at the facility, 22 remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Contact Information:
David Kramer
Phone: 408 981-6424
dmkramer43@yahoo.com
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

San Carlos Flight Center was voted Best Flight School in the US in the 2013 AOPA Flight Training Excellence Awards. We are committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our evening safety seminar programs. For more information about this and any of our weekly seminars, please visit http://sancarlosflight.com/activities-and-events.

Equal Access Information:
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Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Other
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