by Webmaster Emeritus | Mar 9, 2017 | Announcements
Click here to read the story by Barbara Wood of the Almanac: “Carol Ford, the president of the San Carlos Airport Association, made up of pilots and businesses that use the airport, said association members have several reasons to oppose a draft airport curfew...
by Webmaster Emeritus | Mar 3, 2017 | Announcements
Avweb points out that San Mateo County’s proposed curfew is “thinly veiled attempt to target Surf Air’s Pc-12.” (click here for avweb coverage)
by Webmaster Emeritus | Mar 2, 2017 | Announcements
To all friends of San Carlos Airport: We have just been informed that in response to noise complaints directed at Surf Air from Atherton and other communities, the County is proposing to implement a curfew that will effectively close San Carlos Airport to all but a...
by Webmaster Emeritus | Feb 15, 2017 | Announcements
The following is a copy of a letter from Congresswoman Jackie Speier to the Vice President of Air Traffic Organization at the FAA in Washington, D.C. in reference to recently instituted Westerly departures from SQL. The SCAPA Board of Directors have been battling...
by Webmaster Emeritus | Jan 19, 2017 | Announcements
Mary Caroline Nehls DeMartini 10/26/1930-01/10/2017 Mary Caroline Nehls DeMartini beloved wife of 66 years to James G.B. De Martini, Jr. died peacefully in her sleep 01/10/2017. She was the daughter of the late Captain and Mrs. Frederick E. Nehls, and the...
by Webmaster Emeritus | Dec 21, 2016 | Announcements
from our friends at CalPilots: Great Lakes Airlines is looking for California-based pilots. Meet with them Wed. Jan. 18, 2017, 1PM to 6PM, at Stockton Metro Airport, 5000 South Airport Way, Stockton, CA. Areas of focus: Part 121 flying Embraer 120 Brasilia....
by Webmaster Emeritus | Dec 8, 2016 | Announcements
Urgent Message to All Members and Pilots Using San Carlos Airport Do not fly left traffic for 30 or make overhead departures to the south and west of 101. Follow the established Bay Meadows, Woodside and Belmont Slough voluntary noise abatement procedures!...
by Webmaster Emeritus | Oct 3, 2016 | Announcements
A great time was had by all who attended this year’s barbecue at the Hiller on Sun. Sept. 25, 2016. The food was fantastic and included tri-tips, chicken, baked beans, cornbread, salad, cold drinks and dessert. If you couldn’t make it this time, plan on attending...
by Webmaster Emeritus | Sep 5, 2016 | Announcements
The SCAPA Board of Directors is organizing our next barbecue on Sun. Sept. 25, 2016 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM on the back patio at the Hiller Museum. Be sure to save the date. This year we are going to use a caterer. Nevertheless, there will undoubtedly be tasks that...
by Webmaster Emeritus | Aug 12, 2016 | Announcements
Mary Griffin Ramseur Resident of Millbrae Late of Millbrae and San Mateo County resident for 49 years. Entered into rest in Millbrae on August 10, 2016 surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Walter F. Ramseur for 25 years and the late Donald F. Griffin for 30...
by Webmaster Emeritus | Jul 11, 2016 | Announcements
Attention pilots: our friends at Reid Hillview are in a bit of a pickle. The EAA62 Young Eagles rally set for Sat. July 16 at RHV already has about 136 young people signed up on the website to fly. That’s the good news! The bad news…. several pilots have...
by Webmaster Emeritus | Jul 6, 2016 | Announcements
Stop by the San Carlos Airport for our 4th Annual Airport Day Sat. Oct. 22nd from 10AM to 3PM. ENTRY IS FREE! The San Carlos Airport and our based businesses will host a day of hands-on activities designed to welcome people to the airport who may never have visited...
by Webmaster Emeritus | Jun 18, 2016 | Announcements
from our friends at Freeway Airport in Maryland. “Few creatures see the world from a bird’s-eye-view. Maybe that’s why so many people want to fly in helicopters and airplanes. And now… just about anyone can. It’s probably not what...
by Webmaster Emeritus | Jun 16, 2016 | Announcements
Thanks to everyone who came to the joint membership meeting with SCAPA and the EAA Chapter, on Tuesday the June 14th, and a special thanks to Alan Eustace. Alan’s presentation was terrific and inspiring. It’s a privilege to meet the man who devised, designed, paid...
by Webmaster Emeritus | Jun 12, 2016 | Announcements
The San Carlos Airport Association extends our deepest condolences to the friends and family of Frederick A. Wolfe who passed away on June 3, 2016 at the age of 78. According to the obituary in the San Francisco Chronicle on June 12, 2016, a memorial service is...