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Title:
Flying the Grand Canyon
Topic:
A cross country flight to the Grand Canyon.
Date and Time:
Saturday, May 5, 2018, starting at 12:00 Pacific Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Tom Ricks
Brief Description:

Join Tom Ricks, a VFR pilot for 42 years as he discusses his flight in his 1971 Cessna 182 to the Grand Canyon. He flew to the South Rim and as well as the BAR 10 Ranch on the North Rim. The Grand Canyon has a unique combination of geologic color and a river 277 miles long and is a scenic wonder that can only be truly appreciated from above.

Tom will discuss choice of altitudes above the terrain based on air density and temperature, how to navigate routes to avoid temporary flight restrictions while paying attention to special flight rules.  Hazards to consider when planning this flight include heating effect, turbulence, density altitude, aircraft performance, environment, terrain and equipment. 

- Accommodations in the area

- Suggested air routes

- What you might see along the way and suggested side trips

- Charts needed and the Grand Canyon Special Flight Rules, and

- Gear you may find useful

This will be a great way to prepare for the upcoming FOG trip weekend to the Grand Canyon May 25-27, 2018  

Tom is currently half way through is training for his instrument rating, and learned to fly in Southern California at Santa Monica 42 years ago, so bring you questions about the history of KSMO as well.

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:
WP1582716
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, 14 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:
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 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Other
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