B737NG said:I used to live in Kelowna (worked at the airport) and I flew out of there several times. This informaiton is a couple of years old though.
1) Overnight parking (at the ramp, near the terminal, where they charge $$) did not have tie downs. Therefore, I picked a nice spot in the grass at the north end of the airport (where everyone else is tied down) and parked there.
2) The VFR arrival procedures are in the Canadian Flight Supplement.
3) There are several daily flights by WestJet (737NG) and Jazz (Regional Jets and Dash -8s). In addition Kelowna Flightcraft is located on the field. They operate 727-200s and Convair 580's. You may also see a 757, helicopter or T-33 on their ramp. A flying school and a couple of other business are located on the field as well.
4) It is a nice flight through the valley.
5) The airport is located about 10 minutes north of the city.
6) I (personally) would want at the least first flight into Kelowna to be in the day. Since the airport is in the valley, it is surronded by mountains, and some nice golf courses!
7) Penticton is to the south and Vernon to the north. It was a pain to get fuel in Kelowna - (anything less than 10 000 lbs and they were not to interested.) I found Pentiction to have cheaper fuel and it was easy to get. (May be different now.)
I hope this was sort of useful and have a great flight. Kelowna is a great place.
Paul
I always adhere to the regulations, of course, but the real "governing factor" on this flight will be the woman in the right seat. She's not real keen on the types of things that come to my mind when I hear "tear up the strip." We'll do what we can!lorne green said:... so the very least I expect is to "tear up the strip at Oliver"...(every one else does, we shouldn't make exceptions for you)
lorne green said:Clear US Customs...piece of cake. One hour minimum notice and up to 24 hr
maximum notice. Arrive 2 min early not 5 min late and STAY IN YOUR AIRCRFT untill agents arrive at least. Border agents are funny that way. They treat Canadians OK I'm sure they'll be easy on you. BTW: You'll be flying RIGHT over my house on your return, so the very least I expect is to "tear up the strip at Oliver"...(every one else does, we shouldn't make exceptions for you)