The G100UL Chickens Have Come Home to Roost
Paul Marshall, a SCAPA member and owner of a 2000 Bonanza A36, has reported issues after using G100UL fuel for 67 hours. He published a report available here. From November…
A Disaster Waiting to Happen
Santa Clara County has officially become the first jurisdiction in the United States to adopt G100UL fuel. In November 2024, General Aviation Modifications Inc. (GAMI) hosted a “release party” at…
SCAPA Food Truck Fly-In and Scholarship Winners
South County Airport Pilots Association (SCAPA) is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 Scholarship! After reviewing 35 (a new record) highly competitive applications, we are excited to congratulate…
Free Airport Funds? Santa Clara County says “Hard Pass!”
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, officially known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, allocates significant funding to modernize and improve U.S. airports. The bill provides $25 billion for airport infrastructure,…
Ding Dong, The Witch is Dead
Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez was selected to go destroy general aviation in New Mexico be the new county manager for New Mexico’s largest county, Bernalillo County. Good luck,…
Sky-Daddy Slumlords
Well, it's July and in Santa Clara County Roads and Airports Division, there is celebrating going on. Why are the champagne corks flying you might ask? Well, it's because of…
San Martin Airport is a $hithole
There are some concerning deficiencies related to safety and security at San Martin Airport (E16), operated by Santa Clara County. Safety Issues Movement Area Surface Paint: The surface paint in…
Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors is Obstructive
Why does the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors (Susan Ellenberg, Otto Lee, Sylvia Arenas, Joe Simitian and the infamous Cindy Chavez) refuse to acknowledge the County Airport Commission and…