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Cedar Key
One of the best fly out spots from central Florida is Cedar Key. It is the shortest paved runway in Florida at 2355 ft. A great place for seafood. Years ago you had to buzz the water tower in town to let the taxi driver know that you needed a ride from the airport. Now she has a radio and you can reach her on the unicom 122.9. The taxi that will meet you at the airport is a hoot, it is held together with duct tape!
From Orlando fly 292 deg true for 97 NM. I ususally intercept the coast line at crystal river and fly up the coast for the great view. The last time I was there there was an RV 10 already there.
http://www.airnav.com/airport/KCDK
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Tony Johnson
RV8A "Badboy" N12TJ res
Orlando
One of the best fly out spots from central Florida is Cedar Key. It is the shortest paved runway in Florida at 2355 ft. A great place for seafood. Years ago you had to buzz the water tower in town to let the taxi driver know that you needed a ride from the airport. Now she has a radio and you can reach her on the unicom 122.9. The taxi that will meet you at the airport is a hoot, it is held together with duct tape!
From Orlando fly 292 deg true for 97 NM. I ususally intercept the coast line at crystal river and fly up the coast for the great view. The last time I was there there was an RV 10 already there.
http://www.airnav.com/airport/KCDK
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Tony Johnson
RV8A "Badboy" N12TJ res
Orlando
Pensacola: Beulah Land BBQ, Inc.
Beulah Land Barbecue Inc
6020 W Nine Mile Rd, Pensacola, FL
850-941-2933
2500' grass strip, BBQ place just across the street, less than 100yds
http://www.airnav.com/airport/83J
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Tobin Basford
Pascagoula MS
RV-7 Flying
Beulah Land Barbecue Inc
6020 W Nine Mile Rd, Pensacola, FL
850-941-2933
2500' grass strip, BBQ place just across the street, less than 100yds
http://www.airnav.com/airport/83J
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Tobin Basford
Pascagoula MS
RV-7 Flying
Florida favorites
OCALA (OCF) Good restaurant on field.
Deland (DED) Restaurant on field serving second best hamburgers in SE. at bar & grill, also restaurant at jump school that we go to sometimes for breakfast. Can watch the parachutists landing.
St.Augustine (SGJ) Restaurant on field above FBO.
Spruce Creek Airpark (7FL6) Very good restaurant on field. I guess all the locals fly somewhere else which leaves restaurant to us. Limited parking.
Flagler Beach (X47) Good restaurant on field.Not open for breakfast; 11am
Crystal River (CGC) Two good restaurants; Olive Tree,Greek American food a short 10 min walk North in a small strip mall; Plantation. good reasonable restaurant in a resort hotel setting on water. Call 352 795 4211 and they will pick you up at airport
Lakeland (LAL) Tony's has closed but you can walk thru the FBO to Hilton hotel which has a small resturant. There is also a restaurant on the South side open for lunch and dinner. We have not eaten there yet.
Sebring (SEF) Restaurant in terminal.
Okeechobee (OBE) Restaurant in FBO.
Punta Gorda (PGD) restaurant in terminal.
Venice (VNC) Restaurant on field , also take a nice walk to Sharky's which is seafood restaurant right on Gulf.
New Smyrna Beach (EVB)-- Good restaurant behind FBO, new owners. Lunch and dinner, buffet Sun from 10 till 2, after 12 can also order from menu.
Bartow (BOW)--Restuarant in terminal
WinterHaven(GIF)-- small restaurant in terminal
Williston (X60)- New restaurant by FBO.
1st Sat of month- (FL54) . Tied with 01FL for best fly-in breakfast around.
2nd Sat- EAA 1236 10am meeting at (97FL) followed by chile and hotdogs for Jan.2010
2nd Sun- Fly-in breakfast at AVO
3rd Sat-- Fly-in breakfast at (01FL) Cedar Knoll, tied with FL54 as best. Check map as you must go in at 700' or less.
4th Sat - Fly-in breakfast at (28J) Palakta.
With all those restaurants, a RV6-A and time (retired) it is hard on the waistline, but very enjoyable with our ALL year flying weather.
Ollie Washburn 6A Love's Landing Airpark (97FL) Home of Fl.Wing VAF annual Nov. Bar-bq fly-in. Check calendar.
DeltaRomeo said:
OCALA (OCF) Good restaurant on field.
Deland (DED) Restaurant on field serving second best hamburgers in SE. at bar & grill, also restaurant at jump school that we go to sometimes for breakfast. Can watch the parachutists landing.
St.Augustine (SGJ) Restaurant on field above FBO.
Spruce Creek Airpark (7FL6) Very good restaurant on field. I guess all the locals fly somewhere else which leaves restaurant to us. Limited parking.
Flagler Beach (X47) Good restaurant on field.Not open for breakfast; 11am
Crystal River (CGC) Two good restaurants; Olive Tree,Greek American food a short 10 min walk North in a small strip mall; Plantation. good reasonable restaurant in a resort hotel setting on water. Call 352 795 4211 and they will pick you up at airport
Lakeland (LAL) Tony's has closed but you can walk thru the FBO to Hilton hotel which has a small resturant. There is also a restaurant on the South side open for lunch and dinner. We have not eaten there yet.
Sebring (SEF) Restaurant in terminal.
Okeechobee (OBE) Restaurant in FBO.
Punta Gorda (PGD) restaurant in terminal.
Venice (VNC) Restaurant on field , also take a nice walk to Sharky's which is seafood restaurant right on Gulf.
New Smyrna Beach (EVB)-- Good restaurant behind FBO, new owners. Lunch and dinner, buffet Sun from 10 till 2, after 12 can also order from menu.
Bartow (BOW)--Restuarant in terminal
WinterHaven(GIF)-- small restaurant in terminal
Williston (X60)- New restaurant by FBO.
1st Sat of month- (FL54) . Tied with 01FL for best fly-in breakfast around.
2nd Sat- EAA 1236 10am meeting at (97FL) followed by chile and hotdogs for Jan.2010
2nd Sun- Fly-in breakfast at AVO
3rd Sat-- Fly-in breakfast at (01FL) Cedar Knoll, tied with FL54 as best. Check map as you must go in at 700' or less.
4th Sat - Fly-in breakfast at (28J) Palakta.
With all those restaurants, a RV6-A and time (retired) it is hard on the waistline, but very enjoyable with our ALL year flying weather.
Ollie Washburn 6A Love's Landing Airpark (97FL) Home of Fl.Wing VAF annual Nov. Bar-bq fly-in. Check calendar.
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turbo
Well Known Member
fly for food in florida
ollie you are very knowledgeable about this stuff. a couple of other decent places are VRB vero beach cj cannons open any time, TIX space coast reg the outer marker. both places on at the airport. SEF sebring hotel [ free pickup ] has $6.50 buffet mon-sat rated very good!!!!!! suop to nuts.
have you heard of a good resturant at new smyrna beach or ormond beach?
we are still trying to go to the best $18 buffet ever at king and prince resort 912-638-3631 SSI brunswick mckinnon. located on the oceanside.been there one time. this is sunday only. the resort will pick you up. would like to make the trip with you and your gaggle.
ollie you are very knowledgeable about this stuff. a couple of other decent places are VRB vero beach cj cannons open any time, TIX space coast reg the outer marker. both places on at the airport. SEF sebring hotel [ free pickup ] has $6.50 buffet mon-sat rated very good!!!!!! suop to nuts.
have you heard of a good resturant at new smyrna beach or ormond beach?
we are still trying to go to the best $18 buffet ever at king and prince resort 912-638-3631 SSI brunswick mckinnon. located on the oceanside.been there one time. this is sunday only. the resort will pick you up. would like to make the trip with you and your gaggle.
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jraymond4321
Member
Bartow KBOW
I just flew into Bartow Municipal last week. They have a nice new terminal building for the FBO, along with a restaurant in the building. I didn't eat, but it looked like a nice stop for lunch.
I just flew into Bartow Municipal last week. They have a nice new terminal building for the FBO, along with a restaurant in the building. I didn't eat, but it looked like a nice stop for lunch.
burgundyja
Well Known Member
atlas 5
Does any know if you fly out of the no fly zone you can get a good look at the launch
Does any know if you fly out of the no fly zone you can get a good look at the launch
Flyguytki
Well Known Member
I have some pictures of a launch from the air from about 30,000 feet that a friend sent me, the no fly zone is pretty large so you cant get very close but being in the air gives you a completely new perspective of the launch. If I find those pictures ill post them so you have an idea of what it looks like.
Flyguytki
Well Known Member
http://fullygeek.com/2007/11/space-shuttle-launch-photographed-from-the-air/
check this site out there is a picture from the air
david
check this site out there is a picture from the air
david
Ormond Beach
Wow...I must be getting old. I use to live on top of maintenace hanger (line service) at Sunrise Aviation in Ormond Beach 1989-1991 timeframe. The golf course had just opened and I would walk over for food when I could afford to eat.
We would often fly to Cedar Key to see "Edna" the older lady who was "not a cab driver but most folks leave me a few bucks each way". I have been told she has passed away and her son is taking over.
Both are good places (well they were in 1991)
Joe
Wow...I must be getting old. I use to live on top of maintenace hanger (line service) at Sunrise Aviation in Ormond Beach 1989-1991 timeframe. The golf course had just opened and I would walk over for food when I could afford to eat.
We would often fly to Cedar Key to see "Edna" the older lady who was "not a cab driver but most folks leave me a few bucks each way". I have been told she has passed away and her son is taking over.
Both are good places (well they were in 1991)
Joe
wingtime
Well Known Member
He was driving the old checkered cab for years. It was the same deal... " catch me on the flip side and give me what you feel is fair" He's gone now along with the checkered cab. It's some lady ( I forget her name) with a mini van does the route for five bucks per person each way. Pretty steep considering we had 8 people and one guy had to sit in the trunk area and my girlfriend sat on my lap! Still a GREAT place to go!
Cedar Key
Bruce,
I don't remember an old cab. Edna drove an old brown station wagon. Just fly in circles over the island and she would head to the airport to get you. She eventually got a radio and came out when she heard you call a few miles out. We all had great fun flying to Cedar Key back then and I hope to visit again with my wife Kim (also a pilot) and two kids.
Take Care,
Joe Hesano
Poplar Grove, IL
Bruce,
I don't remember an old cab. Edna drove an old brown station wagon. Just fly in circles over the island and she would head to the airport to get you. She eventually got a radio and came out when she heard you call a few miles out. We all had great fun flying to Cedar Key back then and I hope to visit again with my wife Kim (also a pilot) and two kids.
Take Care,
Joe Hesano
Poplar Grove, IL
Fly-in breakfast 1st Sat of month at Flying Tiger Field (FL54) , and 2nd Sun. at Avion Park (AVO), 3rd Sat. VERY good fly-in breakfast at Cedar Knoll( 01FL) 4th Sat. there is fly-in breakfast at Palatka (28J). Check AirNav.com for the airports.
2nd Sat. is our Chap 1236 EAA meeting at 10am and now we will probably be going to Williston (X60) for lunch where they just opened a new restaurant.
2nd Sat. is our Chap 1236 EAA meeting at 10am and now we will probably be going to Williston (X60) for lunch where they just opened a new restaurant.
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I can't believe Albert Whited (SPG) didn't make the list, nor did Orlando Executive (ORL). Both have every flavor restaurant within walking distance. St. Augustine is got the added bonus of the cheapest self serve 100LL in the state and a decent place to eat.
I will buy lunch at Fernandina Beach (55J) if someone can figure out how to get the city off the airport users back.
I will buy lunch at Fernandina Beach (55J) if someone can figure out how to get the city off the airport users back.
victor
Active Member
places in Fl
River Ranch Resort(2RR) in central Florida east of Lake Wales is a nice destination for lunch or a weekend. They have a nice lodge, motel rms, a rodeo on Sat. nights,and a nice paved runway within 1/4 mile. Also golfing, fishing, and horseback riding. Have'nt been there for a year or so, but have enjoyed it many times.(they also have a saloon for dinner after the rodeo)
River Ranch Resort(2RR) in central Florida east of Lake Wales is a nice destination for lunch or a weekend. They have a nice lodge, motel rms, a rodeo on Sat. nights,and a nice paved runway within 1/4 mile. Also golfing, fishing, and horseback riding. Have'nt been there for a year or so, but have enjoyed it many times.(they also have a saloon for dinner after the rodeo)
LAMPSguy
Well Known Member
Lunch
Florala (0J4)
31,02.5 N
086,18.7W
This little gem is about 90% military trafic. They attract Navy from P-cola to Jax, and Army from Ft Rucker, etc. They are one of VERY FEW civilian locations that will actually provide pressure refuel to a spinning Helo...and we love that (as shutting down is a craps shoot to see if it will come back up!)
They always have great pulled pork and other great food...I think it might be a fun place to land around 1030 or so, and stay until 1330 ish during the week just for the experience. Last time I landed there, we were in a Navh H-60B, 2 Chinook's landed after us, there was a Huey, 2 Navy H57's (Bell jet ranger), and 2 Navy T-34's.
Enjoy
Florala (0J4)
31,02.5 N
086,18.7W
This little gem is about 90% military trafic. They attract Navy from P-cola to Jax, and Army from Ft Rucker, etc. They are one of VERY FEW civilian locations that will actually provide pressure refuel to a spinning Helo...and we love that (as shutting down is a craps shoot to see if it will come back up!)
They always have great pulled pork and other great food...I think it might be a fun place to land around 1030 or so, and stay until 1330 ish during the week just for the experience. Last time I landed there, we were in a Navh H-60B, 2 Chinook's landed after us, there was a Huey, 2 Navy H57's (Bell jet ranger), and 2 Navy T-34's.
Enjoy
smokyray
Well Known Member
Arthur Dunn Airpark X21
Flew the Rocket over to Arthur Dunn Airpark in Titusville (closest uncontrolled airport to Cape Canaveral) to watch a former squadron buddy sky-dive. I landed on the grass strip 04 (1790')but they have a longer, paved runway for those who need it. We taxied up behind the Skydiver hangar for public parking. They have SS 100LL in front of the hangar.
After watching my buddy "take the plunge" we drove a mile and a half to Dixie Crossroads for some most excellent seafood. Their Key Lime pie is a 7 out of 10 (10 being Pepe's in Key West). Even if you had to hoof it, it wasn't that far, simply exit the airport onto Williams St., turn right go 1/2 mile to the main drag(Garden St)and turn left, go 1 mile to Dixie St.
Dixie's phone number is 321-268-5000. Definitely a great stop.
Rob Ray
F16,RV4ormerly
HR2
www.dixiecrossroads.com
http://www.airnav.com/airport/X21
Flew the Rocket over to Arthur Dunn Airpark in Titusville (closest uncontrolled airport to Cape Canaveral) to watch a former squadron buddy sky-dive. I landed on the grass strip 04 (1790')but they have a longer, paved runway for those who need it. We taxied up behind the Skydiver hangar for public parking. They have SS 100LL in front of the hangar.
After watching my buddy "take the plunge" we drove a mile and a half to Dixie Crossroads for some most excellent seafood. Their Key Lime pie is a 7 out of 10 (10 being Pepe's in Key West). Even if you had to hoof it, it wasn't that far, simply exit the airport onto Williams St., turn right go 1/2 mile to the main drag(Garden St)and turn left, go 1 mile to Dixie St.
Dixie's phone number is 321-268-5000. Definitely a great stop.
Rob Ray
F16,RV4ormerly
HR2
www.dixiecrossroads.com
http://www.airnav.com/airport/X21
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Flew the Rocket over to Arthur Dunn Airpark in Titusville (closest uncontrolled airport to Cape Canaveral) to watch a former squadron buddy sky-dive. I landed on the grass strip 04 (1790')but they have a longer, paved runway for those who need it. We taxied up behind the Skydiver hangar for public parking. They have SS 100LL in front of the hangar.
After watching my buddy "take the plunge" we drove a mile and a half to Dixie Crossroads for some most excellent seafood. Their Key Lime pie is a 7 out of 10 (10 being Pepe's in Key West). Even if you had to hoof it, it wasn't that far, simply exit the airport onto Williams St., turn right go 1/2 mile to the main drag(Garden St)and turn left, go 1 mile to Dixie St.
Dixie's phone number is 321-268-5000. Definitely a great stop.
Rob Ray
F16,RV4ormerly
HR2
www.dixiecrossroads.com
http://www.airnav.com/airport/X21
Dixie Crossroads is good, but some of the best BBQ you'll ever have is about 2 mi north of Dunn on US 1... That would be Louis' BBQ... I promise, you'll thank me...
BTW, I made my first jump at Dunn... In 1980...
Dave
MustangUSA
Member
Cuyler Airpark (FD27) Ice Cream Social 6-13-09 Reminder
This announcement had also been listed in the Calendar Section....this is just a reminder in hopes more RV's will have time to fly over an join us for a few hours.
EAA Chapter 193, and Cuyler Airpark resident John Wanamaker announces we will host another one of our tasty Ice Cream Socials on SATURDAY, 13 June 2009.
Many varieties of Milk Shakes, sundaes, banana splits, and many other tasty ice cream delights. Fly-in or drive-in, and sample our famous milk shakes on your 100 dollar hamburger route!
ALL aircraft welcome... Ultralights, Para-planes, LSA's, Heli's, Certified Aircraft, and Experimentals (especially RV?s). Cuyler Airpark (FD27) is a 3,250' x 65' grass, lighted air strip. 122.9 unicom. 10:00am till 4:00pm
[FONT="]Over night camping or motor home RV?s welcomed, or we can help make arrangements at one of our local motels if needed. Call John at 904-259-0706 if you need additional information or assistance. We have an average of 10-25+ aircraft attending each social... more the merrier, we say! Not a pilot, or own a plane? Not a problem... we would love to have you and your family drive-in, and attend regardless, and have some fun and look at all the BEAUTIFUL aircraft! A small donation to EAA Chapter 193 requested for refreshments consumed.
Hope to see you there!
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This announcement had also been listed in the Calendar Section....this is just a reminder in hopes more RV's will have time to fly over an join us for a few hours.
EAA Chapter 193, and Cuyler Airpark resident John Wanamaker announces we will host another one of our tasty Ice Cream Socials on SATURDAY, 13 June 2009.
Many varieties of Milk Shakes, sundaes, banana splits, and many other tasty ice cream delights. Fly-in or drive-in, and sample our famous milk shakes on your 100 dollar hamburger route!
ALL aircraft welcome... Ultralights, Para-planes, LSA's, Heli's, Certified Aircraft, and Experimentals (especially RV?s). Cuyler Airpark (FD27) is a 3,250' x 65' grass, lighted air strip. 122.9 unicom. 10:00am till 4:00pm
[FONT="]Over night camping or motor home RV?s welcomed, or we can help make arrangements at one of our local motels if needed. Call John at 904-259-0706 if you need additional information or assistance. We have an average of 10-25+ aircraft attending each social... more the merrier, we say! Not a pilot, or own a plane? Not a problem... we would love to have you and your family drive-in, and attend regardless, and have some fun and look at all the BEAUTIFUL aircraft! A small donation to EAA Chapter 193 requested for refreshments consumed.
Hope to see you there!
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dmaib
Well Known Member
St. Augustine, FL
We have flown to St. Augustine a few times for the classic $100 breakfast at the nice airport cafe.
However, we have now been there twice to attend concerts at the St. Augustine Amphitheater. http://www.staugamphitheatre.com/ (The first time we saw Hall and Oates, and this time we saw Jackson Browne, so I guess this dates us just a bit) This little gem is, without a doubt, one of the nicest outdoor venues around. There is not a bad seat in the house, and the location, staff, and setting are really nice. You can stay at a nice hotel in old St. Augustine and drive, or take a taxi (that's what we did the first time) to the venue in about 15 minutes. This time we stayed at the Castillo Real Hotel out near the beach. It is about two miles from the venue. One could walk to the venue in 30 or 40 minutes, bicycle in about 10 minutes, or drive and park for $5 at the venue. The Castillo Real is a very nice hotel and is about 100 yards from the beach. The Cafe 11, right across the street, is a funky breakfast joint that we really enjoyed.
Galaxy Aviation is a very nice FBO and they treated us well. The airport cafe is upstairs from Galaxy. The FBO 100LL is expensive, but you can taxi to the city self-serve and get $3.59 fuel.
The Extra factory is on this airport, so you see some pretty cool airplanes flying around.
We have flown to St. Augustine a few times for the classic $100 breakfast at the nice airport cafe.
However, we have now been there twice to attend concerts at the St. Augustine Amphitheater. http://www.staugamphitheatre.com/ (The first time we saw Hall and Oates, and this time we saw Jackson Browne, so I guess this dates us just a bit
) This little gem is, without a doubt, one of the nicest outdoor venues around. There is not a bad seat in the house, and the location, staff, and setting are really nice. You can stay at a nice hotel in old St. Augustine and drive, or take a taxi (that's what we did the first time) to the venue in about 15 minutes. This time we stayed at the Castillo Real Hotel out near the beach. It is about two miles from the venue. One could walk to the venue in 30 or 40 minutes, bicycle in about 10 minutes, or drive and park for $5 at the venue. The Castillo Real is a very nice hotel and is about 100 yards from the beach. The Cafe 11, right across the street, is a funky breakfast joint that we really enjoyed.Galaxy Aviation is a very nice FBO and they treated us well. The airport cafe is upstairs from Galaxy. The FBO 100LL is expensive, but you can taxi to the city self-serve and get $3.59 fuel.
The Extra factory is on this airport, so you see some pretty cool airplanes flying around.
turbo
Well Known Member
More To Come.........
Key West EYW has a airport cafe. The lower keys run east to west so you have the sun at your back going down and at your back coming home. Fantastic island flying on a clear day.
Fort Lauderdale FXE has a new airport cafe now. Always fun dealing with the busy airspace.
Naples APF has the best ribs a Micholbobs just out side the airport on the main road.
Venice VNC has Sharkys on the beach dining a short walk from the plane
FLY FOR FOOD FUN FRIENDS FAST FOREVER FINALLY FINISHED FRED
Key West EYW has a airport cafe. The lower keys run east to west so you have the sun at your back going down and at your back coming home. Fantastic island flying on a clear day.
Fort Lauderdale FXE has a new airport cafe now. Always fun dealing with the busy airspace.
Naples APF has the best ribs a Micholbobs just out side the airport on the main road.
Venice VNC has Sharkys on the beach dining a short walk from the plane
FLY FOR FOOD FUN FRIENDS FAST FOREVER FINALLY FINISHED FRED
dmaib
Well Known Member
Winter Haven Fly-In 2009
I went to the Winter Haven Pilots Association annual fly-in at KGIF today with some friends. The weather was spectacular and the meal was really great. This was one of those Florida days where you can see both coasts from about 6,000'. I just finished my very first Condition Inspection yesterday. Test flew the airplane yesterday evening and filled it with gas. It was a pleasure to get back in the air today with the trip to Winter Haven. Lots of airplanes and quite a few RV's.
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I went to the Winter Haven Pilots Association annual fly-in at KGIF today with some friends. The weather was spectacular and the meal was really great. This was one of those Florida days where you can see both coasts from about 6,000'. I just finished my very first Condition Inspection yesterday. Test flew the airplane yesterday evening and filled it with gas. It was a pleasure to get back in the air today with the trip to Winter Haven. Lots of airplanes and quite a few RV's.
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777Dave
Well Known Member
sunny FLA.
Well, inevitably the weather up north is starting to turn and the great flying days are becoming fewer. Fortunately we have some vacation Jan/Feb 2010 and have been offered a house in Cape Coral. I'm considering taking TDQ down so that we can do some flying around Fla.
Can anyone recommend a small airport (turf ok) in the viscinity of North Fort Myers/Cape Coral that we could use as a base of operations? I realize that all airports are friendly, but some are super friendly and a few are especially RV friendly My airport here in Brampton, Canada is one such place.
Ideas appreciated. Thanks
Well, inevitably the weather up north is starting to turn and the great flying days are becoming fewer. Fortunately we have some vacation Jan/Feb 2010 and have been offered a house in Cape Coral. I'm considering taking TDQ down so that we can do some flying around Fla.
Can anyone recommend a small airport (turf ok) in the viscinity of North Fort Myers/Cape Coral that we could use as a base of operations? I realize that all airports are friendly, but some are super friendly and a few are especially RV friendly
My airport here in Brampton, Canada is one such place.Ideas appreciated. Thanks
LAMPSguy
Well Known Member
Bay Minette (AL) 1R8
Close to NW FL, so that is why I put it here. Also starting to draw a larger MIL crowd due to contract fuel, etc. MANY options for food(about 8 choices and they will bring them to you if you are in for a quick fuel), and the line staff is nice...check them out on FBO hotties and you will see!
Close to NW FL, so that is why I put it here. Also starting to draw a larger MIL crowd due to contract fuel, etc. MANY options for food(about 8 choices and they will bring them to you if you are in for a quick fuel), and the line staff is nice...check them out on FBO hotties and you will see!
RV9er
Active Member
Skybolt Al
Well Known Member
Belle Glade X10
Belle Glade (X10) is a paved crop duster strip at the SE corner of Lake Okeechobee. Park in the grass at the SW end of the field and walk thru the gate in the SW corner. The Black Gold restaurant is 1/2 block west. Great country food.
Belle Glade (X10) is a paved crop duster strip at the SE corner of Lake Okeechobee. Park in the grass at the SW end of the field and walk thru the gate in the SW corner. The Black Gold restaurant is 1/2 block west. Great country food.
Albert Whitted Field
Flew from Ft Pierce over to Albert Whitted this morning for breakfast. The Hangar restaurant was very nice (a little pricey). It is located upstairs in the main terminal. Pretty neat, when we landed on runway 18 we had to stay a little high on short final to avoid a sailboat coming out.
Flew from Ft Pierce over to Albert Whitted this morning for breakfast. The Hangar restaurant was very nice (a little pricey). It is located upstairs in the main terminal. Pretty neat, when we landed on runway 18 we had to stay a little high on short final to avoid a sailboat coming out.
woodmanrog
Well Known Member
A few more good places to fly
Here are a few places to fly for lunch that weren't mentioned.Everglades City (X01). Quaint with gd seafood. Will pick you up. Marathon (MTH). Taxi service to several good eating places. Landing fee or fuel. Marco Island MCO). Will supply airport van for lunch visit and seeing the island. Many choices to eat at.
Woodman
Here are a few places to fly for lunch that weren't mentioned.Everglades City (X01). Quaint with gd seafood. Will pick you up. Marathon (MTH). Taxi service to several good eating places. Landing fee or fuel. Marco Island MCO). Will supply airport van for lunch visit and seeing the island. Many choices to eat at.
Woodman
Attakpilot
Member
Tiki
Dont forget the Airport Tiki at KFPR (Ft. Pierce) The food is pretty good and if you can get a cab on Saturdays there is a Farmer's Market at the waterfront (4-5 Miles). Walk across the street to PP Cobb general store and mix your own six pack from 500 beers....just don't drink & fly.
Dont forget the Airport Tiki at KFPR (Ft. Pierce) The food is pretty good and if you can get a cab on Saturdays there is a Farmer's Market at the waterfront (4-5 Miles). Walk across the street to PP Cobb general store and mix your own six pack from 500 beers
....just don't drink & fly.
GalinHdz
Well Known Member
My 2 favorite FL airports for food/fuel are:
Cross City (KCTY). GREAT food, inexpensive 100LL. They used to have a 500lb pig (Airport Charlie) that drank beer. My daughters loved to fly there to see Charlie.
Zephyrhills (KZPH). Cheapest fuel and overnight fees anywhere near Tampa. Take the courtesy van to Flaco's Cuban cuisine about 2miles from the terminal where the food is some of the best anywhere.
Cross City (KCTY). GREAT food, inexpensive 100LL. They used to have a 500lb pig (Airport Charlie) that drank beer. My daughters loved to fly there to see Charlie.
Zephyrhills (KZPH). Cheapest fuel and overnight fees anywhere near Tampa. Take the courtesy van to Flaco's Cuban cuisine about 2miles from the terminal where the food is some of the best anywhere.
Which is best airport near Tampa
Will be flying from CA to FL during Sun N Fun week to stay with friends that live in Palmetto, which is between Tampa & Sarasota. Can anyone recommend an airport that an RV can be parked at for a week or so that is within reasonable driving distance to Palmetto?
Thanks
Will be flying from CA to FL during Sun N Fun week to stay with friends that live in Palmetto, which is between Tampa & Sarasota. Can anyone recommend an airport that an RV can be parked at for a week or so that is within reasonable driving distance to Palmetto?
Thanks
MSFT-1
Well Known Member
I flew into Tampa International (KTPA)
I flew down to attend the Outback bowl (my team came in second).
Stored my RV-10 at The Jet Center. $17 per night.
The Jet Center is a superb FBO. These guys were great. They drove us all over town in the van and picked us up from various places too.
On departure, did an intersection takeoff from 18L and only had about 6,000 feet of runway left when I rotated.
I flew down to attend the Outback bowl (my team came in second).
Stored my RV-10 at The Jet Center. $17 per night.
The Jet Center is a superb FBO. These guys were great. They drove us all over town in the van and picked us up from various places too.
On departure, did an intersection takeoff from 18L and only had about 6,000 feet of runway left when I rotated.
