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RHV Taxiway Construction June 22-July 1

Taxiway C between the right and left runways has problems with the underlying surface and will require substantial work to stabilize the soil prior to installing new pavement. In addition, a section of taxiway Z between A (31 runup) and taxilane U also will undergo additional work. While this work is ongoing, expect minor disruptions to aircraft movement around the airport, including intermittent single runway closures and taxiway Z closure between A and U.

Work is currently planned during regular work hours Monday through Friday and is expected to be completed on Monday July 2nd.

Please make sure to check all NOTAM’s prior to flying to ensure you are familiar with any surface closures.

Flight Planning During RHV Construction

We have a rapidly changing situation with the airport construction and are not getting the clearest information. If you are planning any specific operations, especially at night during the airport construction you will need the best possible information.

9 AM every morning FAA RHV Tower and RHV Airport ops we will be hosting a daily telephone safety briefing. We will discuss any surface closures, and other unusual conditions on the airport in addition to providing an update on the paving project, and answering any questions you might have. You are encouraged to particpate in the call, especially if you will be flying that day. Following is the call in information.

Paricipant Password: 880478

You may use any of these numbers while in the USA.

888-335-6670

405-225-2375

888-924-3230

609-916-1975

Please be sure to check in to these Telcons to be up to date on any recent changes.

E16 and RHV Runway, Taxiway and Airport Closure Schedule

The County Roads and Airports department is moving forward with the long awaited runway and taxiway repaving project at both San Martin (E16) and Reid-Hillview (RHV) Airports in May. The following is the planned schedule for airport closures and runway and taxiway closures during this time period.

  • San Martin Airport will be CLOSED to all operations May 3rd – May 10th
  • RHV Runway 31L and Taxiway Y will be CLOSED May 2nd – May 10th
  • RHV Airport will be CLOSED to all operations at night May 13th – May 25th
  • RHV Runway 31R and Taxiway Z will be CLOSED May 13th – May 19th
  • RHV Rows Foxtrot, Golf and both Runups will be CLOSED May 21st – May 25th

    • The closure of Foxtrot will directly impact Squadron 2. We will be moving our planes to another location when Foxtrot is closed so you will be able to fly. Stay tuned for details of when and where.

    As always CHECK NOTAMS before you fly!

    March and April 2018 Accomplishments!

    Congratulations to the following Squadron 2 member pilots and their CFIs for their accomplishments in March and April!

    – Jeff Ramadan 3/7/18 – Instrument Rating – CFII Clayton Conrad
    – Joon Song 3/19/18 – CFI-Instrument – CFI Abhi
    – Trevor Meads 3/23/18 – 1st Solo!! – CFI Ron V.
    – Jungi Ye 4/4/18 – 1st Solo!! – CFI Andy Feng
    – Yash Patel 4/4/18 – Private Pilot! – CFI Abhi
    – Ross Baba 4/7/18 – 1st Solo!! – CFI Abhi
    – Andrew Duff 4/13/18 – Private Pilot! – CFI Bob Etchell
    – Shaktivel Sundaresan – Instrument Rating! – CFII Abhi
    – Brenda Alarcon – Commercial Single Engine Land! – CFIs Carlo, Bob, Abhi
    – Ri Ah Lin – Instrument Rating! – CFIIs Clayton, Sherry, Abhi
    – Steve Canby 4/22/18 – Commercial Single Engine Land! – CFI Scott Rohlfing

    More New Certificates and Accomplishments!

    Congratulations to the following new pilots, certificates and our new Solo Pilot, John Myung!

    – Obalit Betgorgiz – Private Pilot! 2/17/18 – CFI Abhi
    – Kezia Fernandes – Private Pilot! 2/20/18 – CFI Abhi
    – John Myung – 1st Solo!! 2/21/18 – CFI Coby Sena
    – Ales Janhar – Commercial Multi Instrument – 2/24/18 – MEI Bob
    – Marcel Trimpl – Commercial Multi Instrument – 2/24/18 – MEI Bob

    Excellent work!

    Final Public Input Meeting on the Airports Business Plan – March 1

    As most of you know, the County Airport Administration is working on an update to the Airports Business Plan for the County’s two airports. As part of the update effort, they have been hosting public input meetings. These meetings explain the process of updating the Business Plan. They will also listen to the audience’s thoughts and concerns. For more information on the Business Plan, the process for updating it, and questions asked during previous meetings, please visit their website: www.countyairports.org.

    The third and final public meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 1, 2018 starting at 6:30 PM at the Donald Meyer Elementary School, 1824 Daytona Dr., San Jose, CA 95122.

    This meeting is the primary meeting for airport neighbors to provide input. We can expect some very different viewpoints from our neighbors. Please listen respectfully and carefully to all inputs.

    Feb 1 – 3 New Private Pilots!!

    On February 1st we had three Squadron 2 members earn their private pilot certificates!
    Shaktivel Sundaresan – Private Pilot on 2/1/2018 with CFIs Abhi Neelamraju and Ricky
    Young Min Choi – Private Pilot on 2/1/2018 with CFI Joon Song
    Keyed Park – Private Pilot on 2/1/2018 with CFI David Na

    Congratulations on your accomplishments!