by Webmaster Emeritus | Apr 19, 2021 | Announcements
Read how a private pilot, who wishes to remain anonymous, flew a “pizza box” containing 1000 doses of thawed Pfizer vaccine from a remote airstrip in rural Humboldt County to San Carlos Airport. Our hats are off to this selfless hero. This is one more...
by Webmaster Emeritus | Jan 15, 2021 | Announcements
From our friends at NBAA. Click here for original story. Jan. 14, 2021 The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has appealed to the general aviation community to support federal and local law enforcement agencies as they prepare for the presidential...
by Webmaster Emeritus | Jan 4, 2021 | Announcements
Growing the Pilot Population Through the AOPA Flight Training Scholarship Program Take advantage of AOPA’s scholarship program—over $1 million in awards—or pass along this information to someone you know is passionate about learning to fly or wants to earn an...
by Webmaster Emeritus | Jan 4, 2021 | Announcements
San Carlos Airport has a multi-year waiting list for hangar rentals. For those folks waiting for hangars, there are several other airports in the Bay area that have space available. We provide the following information as a service to anyone waiting for a place to...
by Webmaster Emeritus | Dec 18, 2020 | Announcements
Managers of Death Valley National Park in California are seeking public input regarding future use of the park’s Stovepipe Wells Village. One of the park’s proposals is to change the Stovepipe Wells airstrip into a dedicated night sky viewing area due to the...
by Webmaster Emeritus | Nov 6, 2020 | Announcements
Lessons Learned Flying in New Zealand and San Carlos Airport Association Annual General Membership Meeting — Thurs. Dec. 3, 2020 at 6:30 PM PT Join us for a fun and informative look at lessons learned flying in New Zealand and taking a NZ Commercial Checkride....
by Webmaster Emeritus | Sep 5, 2020 | Announcements
Register for California Zooming, this year’s first-ever, must-be-there-in-cyberspace aviation event in California. It’s for pilots, features free admission, and is sponsored by CalPilots in participation with CalDART. The all-day event includes webinars on...
by Webmaster Emeritus | Aug 24, 2020 | Announcements
Dear Friends, Kostas Speridakos, a CFII and Seminar Coordinator at West Valley Flying Club passed on the following information about a webinar that will be presented this Wed. Aug. 26, 2020 at 6PM by PAO pilot and NASA Ames research Don Durston on NASA’s...
by Webmaster Emeritus | Jul 9, 2020 | Announcements
The following is from the July 9, 2020 edition of The Daily Journal. The development of a new office space and two commercial aircraft hangars located in San Carlos is closer to construction following the Planning Commission’s approval of the plans, Monday...
by Webmaster Emeritus | May 7, 2020 | Announcements
The VASIs have been out of service for 483 days. The KSQL VASIs have been out of service (OTS) since Jan. 11, 2019. Their replacement has experienced extensive delays; no definitive date has been set for their return to service; and replacement may take a...
by Webmaster Emeritus | May 3, 2020 | Announcements
We are happy to report that San Carlos Airport’s beloved restaurant, The Sky Kitchen, is open for takeout. According to the following post on Nextdoor, they will bring your order to your car. But be sure to call 650-595-0464 first before going to the airport....
by Webmaster Emeritus | Apr 30, 2020 | Announcements
The following is an excerpt from the FAA on “Relief for Certain Persons and Operations during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID19) Outbreak.” For the complete document click here. SUMMARY: This Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) provides...
by Webmaster Emeritus | Apr 21, 2020 | Announcements
The San Carlos Airport Association strongly encourages everyone to consider supporting San Mateo County Strong, an organization established in wake of the Covid-19 crisis to support Individuals and Families, small local businesses, and non-profits. For more...
by Webmaster Emeritus | Apr 6, 2020 | Announcements
This document from the FAA (click here) addresses the following issues. Please click the link to get the latest version. COVID-19 Temporary Policy Deviation Memos Certificate Holder’s Requesting Relief (COVID-19) – AQP Deviation to FAA Order 8900.1 for 14...
by Webmaster Emeritus | Mar 27, 2020 | Announcements
We are pleased to announce that Airport Management informed us proficiency flights are considered “essential services.†Thus, pilots may, for this purpose, fly solo. Rabbit Aviation is open for fuel service.