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A great layover on our trip eastbound
Good fuel prices, great town, wonderful food at Cafe Diva at the base of the ski hill
re: Fees and fuel price
Reply to @david: Rochester briefly flirted with forcing the GA traffic to taxi to the commercial side for customs, but after several "incidents" in the first week, went back to meeting GA on the GA side.
re: anyone flown into here from Canada?
Reply to @david: That surprises me because Alexandria Bay is a tiny airport compared to Watertown. It's also PPR, and not listed as an AOE by the FAA. I think that listing may be for boats. The FAA still lists KART as an AOE, and like most small airports you have to call the nearest customs office 2 hours ahead of time.
Fees and fuel price
Fees and fuel price for a piston single (2012-06-17):
No landing fee
Ramp fee $20 (waived with fuel purchase)
Parking $10/night (first night waived with fuel purchase)
100LL: $7.17 (changes daily)
Customs does not meet aircraft at the FBO -- she said it's necessary to taxi to "the commercial side".
Fees
For a piston single:
$7 landing fee (waived with minimum 10 gal fuel purchase)
$7 overnight parking
No ramp fee or day parking fee
100LL: $6.56/gal (2012-06-17)
re: anyone flown into here from Canada?
Watertown is no longer listed on the CBP web site as an airport of entry: http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/contacts/ports/ny/
Customs may still be willing to drive down from the bridge, but there are nearby official options at Alexandria Bay (89NY) and Syracuse (KSYR).
Customs fees
The customs fee is $25 for a piston single or $50 for a piston twin (with landing fee waived). More information here:
http://flybgm.com/Business/Customs
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/contacts/ports/ny/0981.xml
re: $200 customs ramp fee
Reply to @ptomblin: 8 gallons usable (10 total) in a Warrior is almost double the minimum day VFR reserve even at 75% power and ROP. Personally, I normally land at TEB with about 26 gal usable (28 total), but that's because I'm flying alone and take off from Ottawa with full tanks. When I fly to NYC with my whole family this summer, I'm going to have to keep the tanks a lot lower for W&B, and I can see touching down in TEB with only 10-12 gal usable if it's good VFR. IFR or night VFR is a different story, of course, as is flight over mostly-uninhabited terrain like Northern Quebec -- I like to land with 2 hours in the tanks in those situations.
As you know from your Archer time, another advantage of the Cherokee line is that there's no "both" fuel switch. My rule (which, fortunately, I've never had to invoke) is that if I ever do unexpectedly run one tank dry, I will treat it as an emergency -- something went wrong with my fuel system or my calculations -- and I will use the other tank only to make a precautionary landing at the nearest airport (or on a road or field if there's no airport within 15 minutes). A Cessna's "both" position doesn't give you that kind of warning: when you're dry, you're dry.
re: $200 customs ramp fee
Reply to @prattsoplenty: If I put 40 gallons of fuel in a Warrior, I'd think I was doing a piss poor job of fuel management. Maybe people who do a lot more flying than I do like to get down that low, but I don't.
re: $200 customs ramp fee
Reply to @david: Jet Aviation charges a ramp fee, for a single-engine Piper, $170 which can be waived if you purchase 40 gallons of 100LL (today's price was $9.34/gallon). So glad somebody else pays for my fuel!
Pilot training
Is there a pilot training facility at Thunder Bay?
aka CLU
10.06.12, FAA document called Columbus Municipal Airport: CLU
fyi..
Great Airport
What a nice airport. Well kept runways ...long and very nice terminal all this in a beautiful town.
Airport closed Saturday 9 June 2012 for "Classic Wings and W
The airport will be closed from noon to 3:00 pm local time, and road access will also be restricted for part of the day. Details here: http://www.rfc.ca/news/216
re: $200 customs ramp fee
Reply to @prattsoplenty: thanks for the tip. When I first started using TEB a few years ago, I ruled out Jet for some reason (high fees? no 100LL? don't remember). I'll take another look. I am happy with Atlantic's quick response, though.
re: $200 customs ramp fee
Reply to @david: The other option is to use Jet Aviation at the south end of the airport. There is a Customs office right next to their building. I have been using them for the past few years until I starting working for another company who used Atlantic. But now they have switched to Jet as well since Customs moved to the new location. This is because fueling is not allowed on the Customs ramp and that can delay us. As well, at Jet, it is just a quick walk to the FBO so our passengers can be in the car quicker than at Atlantic. Check out the fees and prices but Jet might be the solution you are looking for.
re: I got this when I typed in KBFE, which is Boeing Field i
No, Boeing Field is KBFI.
I got this when I typed in KBFE, which is Boeing Field in Se
FAIL!
re: $200 customs ramp fee
I sent a note to Atlantic, and their regional manager, Joe Fazio, got back to me within the hour. They will refund the $200 customs handling fee from my last visit, and are working to come up with an arrangement more suitable for small, single-engine aircraft (they don't see very many of them, unfortunately). I recommend that anyone planning to clear customs at TEB call first to confirm the fee structure, but hopefully, this problem will soon disappear. In the meantime, I'll just plan an extra customs stop at Massena or Watertown on my way down.
I do recommend Atlantic @ TEB: aside from this one issue, they've provided excellent service to me and my family over the years on our visits to NYC, and even though their gas is expensive, it doesn't add up to all that much of a difference for, say, 22 gallons in a small plane. As for TEB itself, as long as you can depart VFR, tower will almost always let a small plane cut in ahead of the lineup -- yesterday morning, I barely had time to put on my brakes at the hold-short line before I was cleared for takeoff ahead of several bizjets. An IFR departure will be another story, but that's true of any NYC-area airport, because the clearance has to come from NY Approach (I once spent 25 minutes idling at Republic waiting for my IFR release).
$200 customs ramp fee
Since the customs move to Hangar 1, there is now a $200 ramp fee for customs clearance, even for small private planes. It's not clear whether it's Atlantic charging the fee. Atlantic ramp staff said that someone is working to get the fee reduced or removed for small planes -- it's really designed for bizjets -- and that a lot of people have been caught by surprise and angry about it.
airplane rides for children
Hi,
I attended an event with a non profit last year that offered an opportunity for children to have a short ride in a plane (for children who may not otherwise have this experience). Is that event happening again this year? If so, I'm wondering if I could talk to someone about this and how I can get my organization involved.
Thanks!
Tracy Thorne
Please respond to tthorne@hamiltoncas.com
No Cabs
No cabs @ 100 Mile House anymore (as of June 2012).
The Ramada is a good stay. Safeway for groceries across the street from the airport.
Dittos on the runway slope. Unless wind prohibits, land 08 and takeoff 26.
NDB AL 219 kHz "HAWKY" Decommissioned
AL 219 kHz "HAWKY" decommissioned Jan 2007.
Customs for Atlantic Aviation has moved
!TEB 05/023 TEB SVC CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION OPS RELOCATED FROM
HANGAR 3 TO HANGAR 1
CREATED: 10 May 2012 19:30:00
SOURCE: KISPYFYX
Was hoping you could help
Hi guys I recently was up to Stoney creek airport and chatted with a few fellas there I have benn restoring an older zen air 601hd but haven't got the knowledge to complete parts of the project I was hoping a small space there to finish the project might be a huge help to me the knowledge of the builders there is what I require I understood hanger space is limited
If any one can help me out you can contact me
jamespeach1964@yahoo.ca Also who is the flight instructor there now could you let him know my family is interested in instruction
Thanks
NOTAM'd permanently closed
CNA8 WEF 2012 MAY 15 0401 AMEND PUB: AD PERM CLSD
Watch for birdstrikes
Great scenery, but be careful for birds. Also, if you're taking off runway 33R or 33L watch for the mountains
re: Okotoks
Reply to @dazuppa: Yes - You're absolutely right I mean Okotoks Air Park. Butter mouse.;)
SheltAir FBO
Good place to stop if visiting SAV. Nice facilities, friendly. $13/night ramp fee.
Daniel Airport Addis, Louisiana
Planning a trip to the area in 2 weeks
re: Stoney Creek Airport
I would like to park my airplane at this airport since I just moved to the area. Is there anybody I could talk to about bringing it there and parking outside with tiedowns? I can be contacted at j3dixon@hotmail.com. I was already speaking to Mr. Yaworski, but he is on holidays right now and I would like to bring it up this weekend if possible.
Thanks
Jeff
Confirmed no go
Been there again two days ago - it's listed as registered, but looks like a private cropdusters strip. Farm machinery in and around the hangar, instead of airplanes, and a red truck parked on the first third of eastbound runway. Didn't look welcoming, though it's a long strip - and surface was quite beaten. Looks like the owners just did not update their official airport status to "restricted".
re: Okotoks
Reply to @camroe: You probably meant the Okotoks Air Park, just a couple of miles southeast, right? Skywings is there... As for this grass strip, it's restricted, and in a very decent conditions - just overflew it two days ago, looked very nice and landable. Loved the runway numbers cut in the grass, cool touch! :-)
In Service?
No, Hidden Hills Airport (aka Tambovester Airport) is no longer in service (declass by FAA).
re: Weight Shift Microlights,.
Hi Paul.
There is a small group of us (trike pilots) a little north of there in Edmonton. If you want to fly with us contact me at
reelflyt@telusplanet.net
Gordon
Orlando Apopka Airport
This is my home airport. It's not too fancy, but it works.
Fly IN
Looking to fly into Dumont Lake, Do you fly to Dumont Lake and Price?
Thank you
Bruce
Cantact info
He does not mind visitors. Call first. 530 597 2571
great restaurant
on the north end of the field with big apron for airplane parking
wrong address
the wrong address is on their website. no one answered at the fbo and this is during their published hours
Not worthwhile
To be avoided - Truly unfriendly - and very expensive...definitely not worth the time
Money
How much would it cost to take a flight to mexico and back?
Avery International and Hair Care Center
I understand that this is the "World Famous " Tim Avery "official "Hobby shop and shooting Gallery -up to 600 yards >ground hog preserve.Great Breakfast cook Tim is.
re: Memorable (but short)Summer Job
My name is Tom and I used to work there also (I think it was 1969 or 1970). I too think that Milt was a great guy to work for. I also remember an instructor named Rex Beach who worked there and lived in a rental near the airport. Those were the days. The Turbo-Commander I remember once belonged to R.A. Bob Hoover and I got to sit right seat with the pilot once. That was a memory that will live with me forever. By the way - if you go to the latest version of Google Earth - they have the capability to show satellite images from back to 1999. If you turn off the roads (which shows the new ones) - there is our old Berz Macomb Airport in all it's glory.
TZO - Bristow Decommissioned
TZO 251 kHz has been off air since March 2006 and was decommissioned July 2007.
Qulichena airport
small gravel strip
Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Services
Av Serve AMO 53-03 (613)668-9377
Great place for learning to fly
Four airports with 25 miles. Definatly a place for power off landings.
I agree
This airpark is not properly maintained. I will not return. SW winds brutal. I understand from a local that it is always like that. St. Catharines is much more professional and close to Niagara on the Lake! Great food and great wine, plenty of ground transportation and lodgings. Just sayin....
Corman Air Park
🔗 Sun, 17 Jun 2012
— Anonymous Flyer at Corman Air Park, Canada
Corman Air Park is a small privately owned and operated aerodrome near Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is open to the general public and is suitable for light aircraft of up to about 6 seats (2600 ft. runway).
Pilots are encouraged to fly here and the general public to fly in, drive in, cycle in, walk in...... are all encouraged to come out and find out what REAL aviation is all about.
Every year the Air Park is host to It's annual Fly N' Fair. It is really a "50 year past" event and is very reminiscent of what a real country fair was back then. It's a lot of very relaxing fun for everyone that attends.
It runs every year from June 30 to July 1 with a free and very spectacular fireworks display at dusk on June 30.
There is no admission charge but the Canadian Air Cadets are in charge of parking and they charge $5/car.
See the website at Google cormanairpark for more information.