SCFC: What inspired you to learn to fly?

GA: My first job out of college was with a bank. They owned a Cessna 182S and flew their loan officers to coastal towns for appraisals. I got to fly once with them and totally fell in love with GA flying. It took me a few years to make that first step toward getting my PPL. 

SCFC: What are your aviation goals?

GA: Mostly to fly for fun but I also want to work on making this my career at some point.

SCFC: How does it feel to be an airplane owner? (N494SP)

GA: Proud! I plan on (hopefully) buying a few more once I understand the intricacies around maintenance, management, and operating it as a business.

SCFC: Where are your favorite places to fly with friends?

GA: Monterey and Harris Ranch. Add food to the mix and it's a recipe for a good lunch or dinner, whether it's a decent burger at the Monterey airport, a lavish steak dinner in Harris Ranch, or seafood at the Stillwater Bar & Grill.

SCFC: What is your most memorable trip?

GA: My first trip to Las Vegas with two other friends. I flew nonstop to Henderson, and it was my longest flight both in terms of distance and time. We got picked up by a limo on the ramp and taken to our hotel on the strip. It felt like a 5-star treatment! Also the idea of flying back without a set departure time was great.

SCFC: What do you do when you're not flying?

GA: I own/run a medical company and work as an IT consultant staring at website/database performance issues all day long.

Preparing for Winter Flying

Cooler days are coming, and that means some great winter flying possibilities. What new winter adventures await you this year? Consider scheduling your mountain checkout to take advantage of denser air. Or start preparing for an awesome one-day ski odyssey with the FlyOutGroup. Join us for a two-day CA Mountain Training weekend, or turn cloudy skies into an advantage by staring off on instrument training (new IFR Ground School starts on October 30).

The holidays come quickly upon us so get started planning your own winter adventure early. Contact the Flight Center at (650) 946-1700 for tips and other ideas.

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Many of us love getting away to Las Vegas for the weekend. Have you ever flown there yourself? Join FOG for a great weekend getaway. Fall weather often provides a clear, smooth crossing over the Sierras, without the intense summer heat on The Strip.

Join us for a pre-trip planning session on Wednesday, October 22nd at 7:00pm when we present Destination: Las Vegas.

Click here for more details, including how to join the fun.

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