Opinion: The 1500-hour rule is causing the aviation industry to crash

Jonathan Hopkins, Staff Writer • April 27, 2023

On Feb. 12, 2009, a Bombardier DHC-8-400’s stick shaker activated, indicating an impending stall. The captain's reaction caused a full stall, which was exacerbated by a few more maneuvers, and just forty-one...

Student Profile: Alex Shetty flies through his senior year

Jonathan Hopkins, Staff Writer • March 10, 2023

The National Center for Education Statistics states that about 79.9% of high school seniors participate in extracurricular activities. Normally, students participate in sports, performing arts, or clubs....

Chief pilot Herb Patten helps pilot careers ‘take-off’

Jonathan Hopkins, Staff Writer • March 1, 2023

The United States has had a pilot shortage for over 20 years, with a deficit of roughly 8,000 pilots. Airlines have responded by integrating themselves into existing flight training programs and initiating...

[Photo] Instructing at the SCFC

March 2, 2023

After landing at San Carlos, Patten helps his student complete the after-landing checklist before taxiing to the stands.

[Photo] The San Carlos Flight Center

March 2, 2023

Patten and his student climb over the Crystal Springs Reservoir.

Gun retail ban in Redwood City faces controversy

Jonathan Hopkins and Skylar Le • November 11, 2022

Redwood City's gun restrictions are forcing gun retailers to bite the bullet. On Oct. 24, the Redwood City council decided to temporarily ban gun retail for 45 days, with the option of extending it...