Title:
Flying Safely at Night
Topic:
Refresher on the Regulations, Airport Operations, and Human Factors Involved in Night Flying
Speaker(s):
Herb Patten, CFI
Brief Description:
On November 2nd, Daylight Savings Time will end, and with it comes early nightfall. For those of us who work a regular 9-5 schedule, early nightfall means an increase in night flying time. How current are your night skills? Maybe it’s time to focus on what is different between day VFR and night VFR flight.
Obviously, less ambient light adds challenges for anything requiring eyesight. This includes preflight inspection, taxi safety, obstruction avoidance, IMC recognition and avoidance, cockpit resource management, and a number of other things. Most familiar to pilots is probably the differences in landing. The sight picture of a normal approach to a runway is very different with reduced external visual cues from night.
Night flight brings with it reduced ATC workloads, often calmer winds, cooler temperatures that help performance, and the ability to spot traffic from farther off. Your decision about flying at night can be aided by attending a Night Flying Refresher seminar like this one.
Select Number:
WP15139659
Location of Seminar:
San Carlos Flight Center
795 Skyway Rd
Suite A
San Carlos, CA 94070
Directions to Venue:
The seminar will be in-person at the San Carlos Flight Center, 795 Skyway Road, Suite A in San Carlos. San Carlos Flight Center is on the southwest side of the airport and there are no transient aircraft parking spots on the field other than the Transient Parking adjacent to the SQL Terminal Building. If you plan to fly in for the event, please be aware that we have no parking spots and that you’ll need to walk 0.7 miles around the airport from airport Transient Parking to our offices.
Seating:
40
seats at the facility,
39
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
San Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the San Francisco Bay Area’s most vibrant and innovative flying club, dedicated to advancing general aviation through safety, community, and adventure. Recognized by AOPA in their annual Best Flight School survey, SCFC has earned the title of Distinguished Flight School four years in a row, including in 2024, a testament to its unwavering commitment to excellence.
As part of its mission to promote safety in general aviation, SCFC hosts regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. These seminars are free to attend in person at our San Carlos facility. Members also enjoy exclusive access to live-streamed events and a comprehensive online library featuring over 500 recorded safety seminars. For more information about membership or online access, visit our website or contact an SCFC Member Services Representative at (650) 946-1700.
Acknowledgment of Sponsors
SCFC thanks our industry sponsors for their generous support, which helps make these educational programs possible. Their contributions play a vital role in advancing safety and knowledge within the aviation community.
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
In-person Safety Outreach to GA Pilots and Flight Instructors
Additional Event Documents: