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Welcome to the SoCal Pilots Association Website!
The SoCal Pilots is a recognized voice of general aviation in Southern CA. SoCal Pilots is an educational and Social organization. We provide an opportunity for our members to fly to unique destinations and spend quality time with like minded pilots & airplane enthusiasts. Please review some of our Prior SoCal Pilots Events to see some of the exciting places we have visited or events we have hosted.

We hope to see you at one of our many upcoming SoCal Pilots meetings or fly-in events soon. Review the  New Member Info and then Join as a Member. The dues are $ 25.00/member which help support the following many features available to SoCal Pilots Members.

IFR Refresher : Crosswind Techniques, Approach Intercepts and Stabilized Approaches
Location:Webinar
When:Tuesday, February 2, 2021 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Host:Gary Schank [Email Host]
  
SoCal Pilot's Association will be presenting an IFR Refresher on February 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and March 2nd. Each webinar will have two hours and will allow for 30 minutes of questions and answers at the end of each presentation, via the chat feature. This will be a series of webinars and will allow for a week in between for attendees to digest the material before moving on to the next webinar.

We have excellent presenters, well versed in instrument flying and of course, procedures. The presenters are Mike Jesch, Gary Schank, Brian Schiff, Garry Felker. Each will have a designated Tuesday in the month of February and the first Tuesday ...  See Full Event Details
  
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IFR Refresher : Understanding IMC Weather - the most important defense in your tool box
Location:Webinar
When:Tuesday, February 9, 2021 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Host:Garry Felker [Email Host]
  
SoCal Pilot's Association will be presenting an IFR Refresher on February 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and March 2nd. Each webinar will have two hours and will allow for 30 minutes of questions and answers at the end of each presentation, via the chat feature. This will be a series of webinars and will allow for a week in between for attendees to digest the material before moving on to the next webinar.

We have excellent presenters, well versed in instrument flying and of course, procedures. The presenters are Mike Jesch, Gary Schank, Brian Schiff, Garry Felker. Each will have a designated Tuesday in the month of February and the first Tuesday ...  See Full Event Details
  
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IMC Club - ADM & Mastering the Art of Instrument Navigation
When:Thursday, February 11, 2021 from 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM
Host:Stephen Blythe [Email Host]
  
?? - Aeronautical Decision Making and Mastering the Art of Instrument Navigation

EAA/IMC Club, through the EAA's global Chapter structure, provides organized "hangar flying" focused on building instrument flying knowledge and skills. The program's network promotes a safety culture through continued education and believes that we develop safety and proficiency through education and real-life experience.
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IFR Refresher :SIDs, STARS and ODPs
Location:Webinar
When:Tuesday, February 16, 2021 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Host:Gary Schank [Email Host]
  
SoCal Pilot's Association will be presenting an IFR Refresher on February 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and March 2nd. Each webinar will have two hours and will allow for 30 minutes of questions and answers at the end of each presentation, via the chat feature. This will be a series of webinars and will allow for a week in between for attendees to digest the material before moving on to the next webinar.

We have excellent presenters, well versed in instrument flying and of course, procedures. The presenters are Mike Jesch, Gary Schank, Brian Schiff, Garry Felker. Each will have a designated Tuesday in the month of February and the first Tuesday ...  See Full Event Details
  
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IFR Refresher : Clearance Adherence and Loss of Comm
Location:Webinar
When:Tuesday, February 23, 2021 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Host:Brian Schiff [Email Host]
  
SoCal Pilot's Association will be presenting an IFR Refresher on February 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and March 2nd. Each webinar will have two hours and will allow for 30 minutes of questions and answers at the end of each presentation, via the chat feature. This will be a series of webinars and will allow for a week in between for attendees to digest the material before moving on to the next webinar.

We have excellent presenters, well versed in instrument flying and of course, procedures. The presenters are Mike Jesch, Gary Schank, Brian Schiff, Garry Felker. Each will have a designated Tuesday in the month of February and the first Tuesday ...  See Full Event Details
  
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IFR Refresher : Chart Symbology, Taxi Diagrams, NOTAMS, IFR Currency, Safety Pilots, Simulators
Location:Webinar
When:Tuesday, March 2, 2021 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Host:Mike Jesch [Email Host]
  
SoCal Pilot's Association will be presenting an IFR Refresher on February 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and March 2nd. Each webinar will have two hours and will allow for 30 minutes of questions and answers at the end of each presentation, via the chat feature. This will be a series of webinars and will allow for a week in between for attendees to digest the material before moving on to the next webinar.

We have excellent presenters, well versed in instrument flying and of course, procedures. The presenters are Mike Jesch, Gary Schank, Brian Schiff, Garry Felker. Each will have a designated Tuesday in the month of February and the first Tuesday ...  See Full Event Details
  
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IMC Club - ADM & Mastering the Art of Instrument Navigation
When:Thursday, March 11, 2021 from 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM
Host:Stephen Blythe [Email Host]
  
?? - Aeronautical Decision Making and Mastering the Art of Instrument Navigation

EAA/IMC Club, through the EAA's global Chapter structure, provides organized "hangar flying" focused on building instrument flying knowledge and skills. The program's network promotes a safety culture through continued education and believes that we develop safety and proficiency through education and real-life experience.
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Buy or Sell
Looking to buy share of 6-seater
by Abel Astley on 7/5/2020
Hi So Cal Pilots! I'm looking to buy a stake in a 6-seater that parks at either SNA or FUL. Willing to pay a fair price given Vref and number of other owners; also willing to ...
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CENNSA ADF LOOP ANTENNA COVER
by James Corbitt on 6/14/2020
CENNSA ADF LOOP ANTENNA COVER and inside part. Cleaning out the garage. $120 on eBay but not sure if anyone really uses this anymore. Contact me if you need it....corbitt@me.c ...
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S2335-1 OIL TEMPERATURE SENDING UNIT FOR CESSNA AN ...
by James Corbitt on 6/14/2020
This was to fit my 1960 CESSNA 182 C with a O-470-L CONTINENTAL ENGINE. From what I can remember it will fit other Continental engines as well. Condition is barley used, guess ...
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CESSNA WING TIP FITS: 150, 170, 172, 182, 180, 185 ...
by James Corbitt on 6/14/2020
Just checking if anyone needs some wing tips. I have 2 that came off my 1960 182C. I think these will fit 150, 170, 172, 182, 180, 185 models. Please double check your parts m ...
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Seeking partners for 2019 Cirrus S 50 jet.
by Ray Stratton on 7/9/2018
These are trustworthy friends of mine who posted this on Facebook.

Contact info is 310-261-4730 or
Patti.brown@hotmail.com
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SoCal Pilots News
Baja 4 restricted flight zones
by Stephen Blythe on 11/10/2020
We have been notified by the authorities in Mexico that there are four restricted fight zones that are an issue for planes entering Mexico from the United States.
They ...
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Icing Decision Making
by Stephen Blythe on 10/19/2020
As we go into Icing Season - Here is a good read.
Icing Diversions"”An Overlooked Threat by Steve Green
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ACI Jet SNA New Lease FAQ's
by Stephen Blythe on 10/2/2020
Latest FAQs from ACI Jet's FBO development team published online.

ACI Jet secured its 35-year lease at John Wayne Airport, meaning all of the great benefits we ...
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Flying in Smoke and Ash by By Karsten Shein
by Stephen Blythe on 9/28/2020
The pilots had gotten the word from Anchorage Center as they crossed over the Aleutians enroute to STS (Santa Rosa CA). The airport had closed an hour earlier and would likely ...
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JSX Airline - Call to Action
by Gary Schank on 9/23/2020
While we achieved success in our efforts to retain a place for light GA aircraft at John Wayne Airport, JSX Airline has lost their lease to operate out of ACI Jet. If their le ...
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SoCal Pilots Letter to Newport Beach
by Stephen Blythe on 9/22/2020
Comments on the proposed Newport Airport Village - Residential component. The City Council and Planning Commission should find the proposed General Plan Amendment and Zoning C ...
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AOPA Letter to Newport Beach
by Stephen Blythe on 9/22/2020
The attached letter from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). On behalf of our members, I am writing to urge the city council to vote no on Ordinances 2020-22 an ...
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New 2018 Cirrus SR-20 for Rental/Training
by Alasdair McLay on 9/11/2018
SR-20, with perspective + synthetic vision
Air Conditioning - available on the ground, take-off and in the air with minimal impact in performance.
1005lb Useful ...
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Plane, Panel or Engine Talk
SocialFlight Live!
by Stephen Blythe on 10/5/2020
Here's another exciting webinar series from SocialFlight Live! Please register on the link copied below for access to their series.
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Advanced Preflight After Maintenance
by Stephen Blythe on 10/2/2020
The General Aviation Joint Steering Committee (GAJSC) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have determined that a significant number of general aviation fatalities could be avoided if p ...
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Overflight Exemption terms
by Stephen Blythe on 7/6/2018
I am forwarding this communication from Customs Border Protection regarding OverFlights: Stephen Blythe

We were able to successfully implement changes to our system this week that allow ...
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406 ELT Required in Mexico
by Stephen Blythe on 6/21/2018
A Message from Jack at BBP regarding Mexico and 406ELTs

BBP Alert: 406 issue comes to a head
In the second advisory within 24 hours, the BBP has been informed that a 406 ELT will ...
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My Panel
by Stephen Blythe on 7/4/2013
Click on link for photo of My panel
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