Special TFR #2/3316 Normal flight operations at the San Carlos Airport may be affected/modified by a Special TFR scheduled to commence at approximately: January 18, 2012 at 10:45 AM PST and last until January 19, 2012 at 11:15 AM PST Pilots should verify all TFR information by obtaining officially disseminated FAA NOTAMs prior to flight. [...]

A great time was had by all who attended this year’s barbecue at the Hiller on Sun. Oct. 23, 2011. Over 120 meals were served. The food was fantastic and included ribeye steak, salmon, chicken, shrimp, baked beans, potato and green salads, cold drinks and dessert. Men Behaving Loudly provided music for the event. If [...]

Little-known airport eatery best place for breakfast in Half Moon Bay By Julia Scott Bay Area New Group Locals know that the best breakfast on the coast is in an airplane terminal — no tickets required. For decades, the 3-Zero Cafe has been the best-kept secret in Half Moon Bay. Most drivers pass the drab-looking [...]

This is to let you know that I was informed several weeks ago by Mark Larson, Airports Manager for San Mateo County, that he will be retiring around the end of the year. Mark has made enormous contributions to aviation in his 25 years as a county employee including over ten years as Airports Manager. [...]

San Carlos has a long history as a supporter of general aviation. Since the earliest days of powered flight, there has been an airport in the city. Around the time of World War I, the San Carlos Flying Field was established by J. Paulding Edwards who constructed a five-plane hangar along what is now Terminal [...]

At busy airports like JFK, things can get out of control fast when pilots don’t follow directions.

A huge round of applause and appreciation is due to everyone who contributed to the Kids Day at the Airport event on Wed. July 20, 2011. On behalf of the Half Moon Bay Pilots and SCAPA, we would like to express our deepest thanks to everyone for their dedication and effort in making the day [...]

Long before the United States entered World War II, China was battling a Japanese invasion force in a brutal fight that would eventually cost the lives of over seven million innocent civilians [1]. Seeking to help their army, Chinese student pilots ventured to San Carlos for training that would help them free their embattled homeland. [...]

Carrier Landing Brief The multimedia discussion is geared for the FAA certified private pilot. Pilots without a military background will see how a carrier landing’s glide slope is evaluated and controlled, as well as the significant influence of wind on landing on a moving ship. There will be a discussion about night procures as well [...]

Our friends in the local EAA chapter invite SCAPA members to join the EAA meeting on Tuesday evening, July 12, 2011, at 7PM at the Hiller Museum, 601 Skyway Rd., San Carlos. You are cordially invited to attend a 20-minute presentation by Mike Paull, an avid General Aviation pilot and retired dentist from San Carlos. [...]

True Stories of Pilots and the Brotherhood That Binds Them A collection of short stories to be enjoyed by pilots and non-pilots alike. “Tales from the Sky Kitchen Cafe” is a book of aviation based stories, which are not merely tales about flying, but are stories that go beyond aviation to tell of friendship, fraternity, [...]

The next SCAPA General Membership Meeting will be held on Tues. April 26, 2011 at 7:00 PM at the Hiller Museum. We are very pleased to announce that Reid Dennis, owner of the Grumman Albatross shown at last year’s SCAPA Barbecue (and shown in the following pictures) as well as pilot of an around-the-world flight, [...]

The San Carlos Airport Association is pleased to sponsor the 2011 Parade of Planes. This community aviation educational event provides a unique opportunity for children to learn about small aircraft “up-close”. Scheduled for Sunday May 22nd, the planes will parade (taxi) down Redwood Shores Parkway (from the Station 20 Fire House) to the Sandpiper Elementary [...]

Watch Oliver Reik’s video showing his flight over Death Valley, the Hoover Dam, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. This is an outstanding demonstration of the freedom provided to private pilots. If you’ve ever thought about learning to fly, this video shows what you could do with your license and a plane you could rent from [...]

Two years after the Miracle on the Hudson, Capt. Sullenberger talks about being prepared for the three and one-half minutes on which his entire career would be judged.