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As David mentioned the breakfast is every Sunday starting around 7am for those early risers...
It's a 5 dollar donation for bacon, eggs, sausage, toast, coffee and orange juice. The great company and conversations are free :)
www.brockvilleflyingclub.com
Friendly Staff at Porter
I have frequented the Porter (City Center Aviation previously) for the past year and a half and would say that the staff here really make the difference. I know of the cost issue with ramp fees and expensive fuel but go to any major US city (Boston loves to give it to GA) and it is not as bad you might think.
One of the nicest spots to stop into within walking distance to Starbucks, Sushi restaurant, Tim Hortons, Quiznos, Subway and a few hotels. I walk rather quickly so take that with a grain of salt :)
Compared to Pearson or Buttonville this is where I would rather land then no matter were I was going in Toronto.
golf
Golf course and resort short walk from field. Services and 100ll available
The Wind
Windy as hell. Make sure to tighten up your ball cap before getting out of the plane or you will loose it. Dress in layers so the wind doesn't blow your shirt tight. Everyone can see your nipples.
Thumbs Up
The hot chicks are working at the Esso Avitat counter. Try the pilot angle to get a phone number. The blonde one is married.
Great little strip
Not very many bugs in the summer.
Holland Landing
Cool little airport perched on the top of a hill.
Gjoa Haven
Onlt been there in the summer. Nicest FSS crew around.
A Good Stopover for SF / LA Flights
A nice towered airport that's an almost perfect fuel / food / exercise break for GA flights between the San Francisco Bay Area and the LA area. You can get pretty good American Diner fare at the airport cafe, the Spirit Of San Luis (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), and there are scheduled commuter airline connections from here to the usual LA, SF, and Central Valley destinations. The area itself is growing rapdily and getting something of a name as a new wine country destination.
Note that like most of coastal California, the coastal stratus can come in quickly in the evenings, so if you're flying VFR, keep a good eye out for the weather.
A Great GA Alternative To KLAX or KVNY
A great GA alternative to LAX or Van Nuys, convenient to the Westside, Santa Monica / Venice, Pacific Pallisades, Malibu, and (at a stretch) Downtown.
If you arrive IFR, note that the VOR / GPS approach (the only approach) is sometimes nicknamed the "Santa Monica Slam" with good reason: SoCal Approach will often vector you inside DARTS (the IAF) at 6,000' to keep you above opposing traffic going into Van Nuys, meaning you are some 4,000' above the minimum altitude for that segment with only a few miles to lose it at the inevitable "best forward speed" with a bunch of business jets in trail...
Note that transient parking here is minimal, and sometimes non-existent: if you're planning an overnight stay, best book it with one of the FBO's (I used Supermarine, who were friendly and competent, even though I was in a lowly 172 surrounded by the Citations and Hawkers to the stars, etc.).
Note also that with a few exceptions there are no defined runway exit points here -- you get off the runway wherever you can on the continuous apron (try not to hit a runway light...), and taxi past the continuous hold short line as fast as you can (otherwise tower will get rather unpleasant).
Oh, and this is a busy airport, with a very diverse mixture of aircraft and pilots. (there's a lot of training being done here), and some stringent noise abatement procedures.
Home Of The Castle Air Museum
Home of the excellent Castle Air Museum (http://www.castleairmuseum.org), and previously Catsle AFB (so it has the sort of runway you can almost land a 172 *across*...). Castle's got a good ILS approach and recently got a part-time tower, so it's also becoming something of a Central Valley training destination -- watch out for the students in the (huge) pattern!
A Surprisingly Large and Busy Towered Airport...
A surprisingly large and busy towered airport, Camarillo's location (basically Oxnard) is good for Outer LA destinations like Simi Valley, and it's an interesting destination in its own right, with the SoCal Commemorative Air Force hangars and museum on-field.
The airport cafe -- Waypoints -- is kinda famous for its tri-tip (look it up -- I didn't know what it was either) Wednesdays, and ain't bad for other standard fare either. The transient parking area is right in front of the cafe, which is only open until 6pm, unfortunately.
I've dealt with both Channel Islands Aviation and Skyblue Air at Camarillo, and have been pleased by both businesses. There's currently (7/07) relatively cheap fuel available at the self-serve pumps, but I don't know how long that will last...
Not An Easy Airport To Get In To...
Ruth's a nice little airport in the middle of nowhere. There's really nothing next to or at the airport itself -- no services, no stores or shops, just a few huts and sheds and a (mostly-closed) ranch off to the side. And in summer it gets HOT, so bring a lot of water...
But it's a good place for a BBQ or a picnic on the tables next to the "ramp", and then for a long hike in the hills or along the river (but it's rugged and sparsely-inhabited country around here).
The airport itself quite a challenge to get into and back out of -- it's at the bottom of a long(ish) narrow valley, and the runway is out of sight for a significant segment of final approaches from either end. There is no easy way to do a normal pattern (you have to keep high and pretty much over the runway itself on downwind), and the downdrafts from the surrounding ridges can be fierce. The turns to base and final if you're landing to the northwest are done within a few hundred metres -- and at a lower altitude -- than the surrounding ridges. And then you dogleg up over the Mad River and finally see the runway.... The runway itself is long and wide enough, and it's a nice location.
Home Sweet home!!!!!!!!!
This is my home airport, not to busy and not so empty that it makes you sad. There is flight training on the field and also a jump school. Avg as only, but who would lad a jet on 2300' of runway anyway? Come on down to 3fk and see us sometime.
Good Flight School
The flight school at Cornwall has two twins (Seminoles) and can help you get your multi and IFR ratings, and has an examiner on staff for efficient, no-nonsense IFR renewals. There are two non-precision approaches to this airport.
Not all grass - lots of gravel
This airport is listed in the CFS and commonly known as "Westport". I have been here during the week and seen vehicles drive in, wander around and drive out. Perhaps the signs off the road are inadequate? This gets tricky if you are slipping in over the trees to Rwy 07, as I was.
It is a nice walk into the town of Westport for treats or lunch. There is a winter fly-in here, on the lake for skis and at the airstrip if conditions allow.
PPR and the low spots can be wet
Call first and check the conditions, especially early in the season. Lots of ultralights here, especially Challengers!
Spectrum Aiways
Great flight school. If you come in early on the weekends, you can get breakfast in the flight school building. That lady makes the best omelets in town!
Power Lines
A nice grass strip close to Ottawa to practise soft and short field landings. Have a look at photos of this strip before going there, the power lines may not be visible depending on your direction of approach and the angle of the sun. There are low power lines at both ends, with some higher Hydro towers and cellular towers nearby. Watch for hang glider activity nearby too.
My favourite x/c
This airport is great to fly into at night, beautiful view of the city.
Prior permission required
Great little airport, watch out for extremely strong crosswinds on some days. Prior permission is required, but is usually given if you have business at either of the two nearby ranches.
Approach over the Water
I did a Hope Air flight from Montreal to Baie Comeau. We filed IFR and the passengers got a little restless when we flew the DME Arc out over the water to approach from the East. They could see lots of water below us and ahead of us, and the aircraft seemed quite low. After we turned inbound, they saw the runway and relaxed a little. I was just glad they waited until we were on the ground before telling me that the approach over the water made them very nervous.
Shopping
There is a very large shopping centre (mall) a short taxi ride away. I used to take an aircraft here for an annual inspection and my significant other would take advantage of the time in Montreal for some serious clothes shopping, the kind of shopping that you cannot do in Eastern Ontario. (This sounds wierd, but an ex-Montrealer would understand what I meant.)
Restaurant
A convenient pit stop if you are flying between Ontario and the Maritimes. A nice airport restaurant, fuel and maintenance services available if required.
Ice Cream
Apparently there's an ice cream stand just off the field. I plan on checking it out the next time I'm there.
Restaurant
There's a very inexpensive greasy spoon just out the gate and up the hill.
Nice airport
Another good airport to practice instrument approaches as the folks working the tower are great.
Attractions
If you have time when you stop here, there's a great aviation museum within walking distance.
Good diner
There's a good little diner on the field here. Angelina County is also a good place to work on ILS and VOR approaches.
Booming small airport
In 2004, there wasn't much here, but a few years later, this small airport looks a lot different. Say hi to Gary if you stop in.
Good place to...
practice NDB approaches, as it's usually not too busy.
Friendly crew
This is a great airport for training. The folks in the tower are very great. They're very accustomed to students, and will be very helpful (and patient). Well, at least they were every time I (or all my friends) flew there.
Pickett House
There's usually not much going on at this (small) airport, but once you land here (if you have time), call the Pickett House restaurant. They'll come pick you up; then I hope you're hungry, as they offer some of the best homestyle (southern) cooking you can ask for. After you're done eating, they'll drive you back to the airport. You'll need to check your weight and balance though, as you may have added a few pounds :-)
Cheap Gas and a VOR on Field!
Usually the best gas prices in South GA!
Nice airport
My former base of operations in Texas. Very friendly service at the newest FBO there, Galaxy Air. And, as David mentioned, Johnny (at Avionics Unlimited) does excellent work.
Diner
I second David's remarks. The 50s diner here is excellent. The menu is simple, but the food is great, and the decor takes you back in time, complete with poodle skirts on the girls.
Rio Concho has good burgers
Get the bonanza and leave with AV Gas. I don't think they do the free burger with Avgas purchase anymore.
"Friendliest Airport" Great Cafe
Check out the Blue Hanger Cafe...and one of the few Tetrahedron "wind socks" I've ever seen.
Nice place.
Sometimes Underwater... Like now July 2007
If it's been raining for months on end, Lake Lewisville may swallow the South end of the runway.
The Greatest $100 Hmaburger Airport ever!
30, Count them 30 restaurants within walking distant of the North West transient ramp, and an Upscale mall to boot. Also adjacent to a Home Depot, a Cost-co, and a Super-Duper Walmart. There is nothing you can't fly to at this airport. Right traffic to 34 and Call Addison KADS 126.0 in bound listen to Addison atis on 133.4 and follow the directions for inbound to ADS, then tell them you're going to Airpark.
Feet Wet!
Beautiful part of the world if you are willing to make the long overwater flight in a light single. No 100LL available so fill up before you make the trip. Nice little motel with a great pub adjacent to the terminal building. Rental cars also in the terminal if you want to explore the Islands.
MCC Flying
MCC Jet Services is great and friendly to small aircraft and has crew cars. The hotel on the airport is the Lion's Gate Hotel, which was the BOQ when MCC was an AFB. Their restaurant has very good food.
O43 Flying
The only restaurant on the field (Hangar Cafe) near the fuel pump has great food. The fuel prices is often cheaper than the nearest airports.
PASO/SOV Flying
Be aware of non-standard traffic patterns due to terrain and the frequent Part 135 operators who cut corners on the pattern and often do a dogleg straight-in to runway 16 from over the beach. Aircraft frequently takeoff and/or land downwind. Transient parking is anywhere there are no red cones at the tiedown ropes.
Desert Creek (NV97) Flying
It's private, but if you have a need to land, land south (uphill) and takeoff north (downhill). Don't overfly the neighbor's homes...make a long final over the dirt road (Desert Creek Road).
MROC/SJO Flying
Get your flying out of the way in the mornings, as the afternoon rainshowers can actually close the airport due to low visibility. Clearance Delivery is non-existent, regardless of the listing on the Jepp or NACO page. Use Ground Control for clearance. The taxiway doesn't meet ICAO clearance standards for runway separation, so expect delays for departure when aircraft are arriving.
We always stop here !
Great fuel price and GREAT people.
GREAT airport ... GREAT service ... Lower price fuel
We stop here for fuel anytime we're going to be flying within 30 miles of this airport since the service is GREAT and the price is almost always the lowest.
These people treated us right
Nice old terminal building. Fast line service.
Plagued By Weather...
🔗 Tue, 24 Jul 2007
— @hamish at California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport, United States
Arcata airport is plagued year-round by coastal stratus, even sometimes going below ILS minimums for relatively long stretches. But the airport cafe -- Silver Lining, in the main terminal building -- is pretty good for an airport cafe (their fish and chips worked for me, and I'm British), and the Arcata / Eureka area is a lovely place to stay (there's a good selection of Bed and Breakfast places in Arcata).
Note that smaller GA planes might find Eureka (Murray Field) just down the coast cheaper and more convenient if the weather's VFR or above Eureka's approach minimums, but Arcata's a good all-round choice in any case.