by Webmaster Emeritus | May 15, 2017 | Announcements
SCAPA is pleased to announce that our annual membership meeting will be held at 7PM on Wed. June 21, 2017 at the Hiller Museum. The program will feature a presentation by Karl Schweikert, attorney for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. We will also have our...
by Webmaster Emeritus | May 2, 2017 | Announcements
Jean Kaye Tinsley March 24, 1927 – April 25, 2017 Jean Kaye Tinsley passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. She was a major influence to many women in the field of aviation. Jean was born in San Francisco and graduated from Lowell High school. She earned an A.B....
by Webmaster Emeritus | Mar 24, 2017 | Announcements
The following email was sent to all our members on 3/24/17. As I’m sure you all know, the Airport is surrounded by noise sensitive communities. The Voluntary Noise Abatement Procedures (VNAP), established more than 20 years ago, have been responsible for a...
by Webmaster Emeritus | Mar 14, 2017 | Announcements
AOPA FLIGHT TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPS In an effort to support outstanding student pilots, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Foundation and the You Can Fly High School Aviation Initiative will award scholarships, ranging from $2,500 to $5,000, in 2017. High...
by Webmaster Emeritus | Mar 11, 2017 | Announcements
The flight training activities at San Carlos Airport are an important part of solving the severe nationwide pilot shortage. Read more about the problem in this article by Alan Karp in the March 8, 2017 edition of Air Transport World. SkyWest CEO warns pilot shortage...
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...
