Join us on Saturday, June 27 at 11:00 AM at the County Terminal for a special presentation on the unleaded avgas transition. Our guest speaker is Michael Luvara, an engineer and test pilot based at Reid-Hillview Airport with a background in telemetry, avionics, and flight test. Mike has been conducting independent materials compatibility testing on […]
Pilots Needed: CalDART Exercise May 30th
SCAPA CalDART is looking for volunteer pilots to participate in our upcoming disaster response exercise on May 30. These exercises are how we stay mission-ready. They give us the opportunity to practice coordination, test communication systems, and simulate real-world logistics under pressure—so when a real event happens, we’re ready to move. We’re looking for 5-6
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SCAPA Membership Meeting on April 18 & Call for Board Participation
SCAPA will be holding a general membership meeting on April 18 from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM in the County terminal building (trailer). During this meeting, we will be: * Holding elections for SCAPA officer positions * Discussing what members want to get out of SCAPA moving forward * Gathering input to help guide the organization’s future
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2026 Food Truck Fly-In Announced
The Food Truck Fly-In is back for its sixth year! Join us on Saturday, October 17th, at the San Martin Airport (E16) for a day of aviation fun for the entire family! Admission is FREE! Featuring: Aircraft demonstrations Delicious food from local food trucks Live music Aircrafts on display Skydive demonstrations RC-Aircraft performances Meet-and-greets with
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South County Airport Pilots Association Awards $15,000 in Aviation Scholarships
The South County Airport Pilots Association (SCAPA) proudly announces the recipients of its 2025 Aviation Scholarships, awarding five $3,000 scholarships to exceptional students pursuing flight and maintenance training across the South Bay region. This year’s program drew the largest and most competitive pool of applicants in SCAPA history, underscoring the depth of aviation talent emerging
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September and October EAA Young Eagles – Pilots Needed
WE NEED VOLUNTEER PILOTS Chapter 62 EAA based in Reid Hillview (RHV) has graciously agreed to host a Young Eagle event at San Martin on Saturday September 6th and Saturday, October 18th. If you want to be a pilot, EAA has a process that takes a couple of weeks to complete, so we should start
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SCAPA Summer 2025 BBQ
There’s nothing quite like a sunny afternoon with burgers on the grill, good friends, and a shared love for aviation—and that’s exactly what the SCAPA Summer BBQ is all about! SCAPA is excited to host another laid-back gathering where aviators, friends, and family can connect, catch up, and meet new faces in the South County
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SCAPA Work Day Beautifies E16
On 4/5, some members of SCAPA gathered to beautify E16 during a “workday.” Greg Hobbs, Pat Belanger, Paul Marshall, John Zekanoski, Phil Lamar, and David Stites worked diligently to remove a significant amount of weeds from the south ramp and north hangar areas. Paul also contributed to inventorying hangars that required replacement baffle seals. We
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SCAPA Member Paul Marshall Reports Difficulty with GAMI G100UL Fuel
Paul Marshall, SCAPA member and owner of a 2000 Bonanza A36, has reported reported issues after using G100UL fuel for 67 hours. He published a report available here. From November 2, 2024, to March 9, 2025, the aircraft consumed 531 gallons of G100UL. The fuel was used for approximately 6700 statute miles, including four round
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2025 Food Truck Fly-In Announced
The Food Truck Fly-In is back for its fifth year! Join us on Saturday, November 1st, at the San Martin Airport (E16) for a day of aviation fun for the entire family! Admission is FREE! Featuring: Aircraft demonstrations Delicious food from local food trucks Live music Aircrafts on display Skydive demonstrations RC-Aircraft performances Meet-and-greets with
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