Well this is where it all began. These pictures are recent. It surprised me when I realized that I had a picture of just about everywhere, except the place where my first flight took place. So, I set out to take a few pictures of the airport where I began my journey. Though I finished my PPL with another flight school at another airport (after being dissatisfied with the FBO I was with, at the time), indeed San Carlos Airport IS where it all started. I still visit this airport regularly, to frequent the wonderful airport cafe, known as "The Sky Kitchen". Here are some pics (however, 'belated' of where I took my first flight from).
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A view looking down runway 12 (on the other side of the fence across the road) |
One of the 'treasures' of airport cafes is the Sky Kitchen. Since they are along the route that I use to get to computer component vendors, I try to always make a daily stop at this wonderfully run cafe. Food is consistently excellent and the owners and their staff will leave you with a smile on your face! (Click on the picture for location map) |
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Ben (not pictured) and his wife Zoreh (in the red top and out-of-focus,,,, sorry Zoreh), run this cafe with the help of an exceptional staff. Really, try this place once and you will want to tell everyone about it! :-) |
A view from my stool towards the airport terminal entrance. There is also table seating (not pictured) which affords you a leisurely view of the runway. Great place to hear some great flying stories and get an incredible meal. |
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A picture of a rotating beacon which,, uh,, er,,, rotates! ;-) |
A great little pilot supply shop with a very helpful and earnest staff and owner! |
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Here's a picture of some of the flight schools this airport has to offer; Diamond Aviation & West Valley Flying Club While I haven't had any personal experience with either of these flight schools, I've generally heard good things about them both, word-of-mouth. By the way, neither one of these FBO's was the one that I had (in my estimation) the negative experience with, early in my training when I flew out of San Carlos for instruction. Of course my personal favorite (where I got the rest of my instruction, my PPL AND where I continue to fly as a renter pilot) is Nice Air at Reid-Hillview Airport in San Jose, CA. Their link appears below:
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Good Flights! Below graphic designed by: Jeff Bucchino, "The Wizard of Draws" (copyright owner) http://www.wizardofdraws.com
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