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Awesome Aiport terminal
The Best place to hold.... the restaurant was amazing, i enjoyed my time there. I will visit again!
Approach
A house with a yard full of trees is right at the south end of the runway. There are a couple large trees (80' AGL from the CFS) on the centreline. Rather than approach over the trees, I flew my approach just west of the runway and slipped over to the runway once past the trees. This worked very well and I am fairly certain I landed much earlier than I would have if I had flown over the trees. If taking off to the south I would definitely turn slightly right once airborne to avoid the trees and the home.
Great Service
The airport staff were very friendly and helpful. The grass strip was well-maintained and the terminal was very nice - full of expertly crafted models. There is also a small museum covering the airport's contribution to flight training in the Second World War.
General Info
This was a nice grass strip at a farm, quite literally with a barn/silo/farmhouse at the north end of the runway. Trees at the south end should not pose any problem for take off or landing. There is a small pond at the south end that the CFS advises geese roost in. When I visited this airfield there was a smudge pot or similar by the pond, presumably to keep the geese away from the runway.
General Info
The windsock is quite small, and mounted on top of the small building north of the runway. The field looked like it was well maintained despite the countless dandelions when I landed here. There is a very slight downslope towards the east end and the trees that should not be a problem for most any aircraft.
Expensive Ride into Town
I stayed at the Holiday Inn 22 July 06, however there was NO airport pick up available and the taxi fare was $22 each way! Landing fees too!
There is a COPA discount for fuel, but remember to bring your membership card.
Good Fuel Stop
Marathon has self-serve fuel and is a convenient place to stop for fuel when flying around the top of Superior. I stopped here travelling both East and West in 2006, didn't see anyone else around. The fuel pump is fussy, you may have to restart it a couple of times before it pumps at a good rate. There is a phone in the terminal for flight planning, but no internet (summer 06).
You May Get Held Up Here By Fog
Flown into, out of and over Marathon several times - there is usually fog in the bay which can move over the airport just after you land. Be prepared to spend several days there if you get fogged in.
Training Airport
I did some IFR training at Mirabel. It's almost a shame that such a large, sprawling airport is largely closed (many taxiways, one runway, no passenger service, etc). At least it provides the local flight schools with a great place to train for ILS approaches and not worry about all sorts of commercial flights coming and going.
Great Airport
My plane is hangared here :) !
C-FAKQ a 1976 Cessna Cardinal RG
Caution - Lots of Fire Fighting Helo Traffic Here in the Sum
Stopped here several times for fuel travelling East or West around the top of Superior. In July and August there can be numerous firefighting fixed wing and helos transitting the area to pickup crews or fuel. Listen closely on 126.7 for updates.
Birds
There is a bird sanctuary near the airport, so be sure to keep a good lookout for birds.
No. 6 RCAF Dunnville Museum
A great little gem of a museum. This airport has a great community around it that has brought a BCATP airfield back to life. Well worth a visit.
Lots of Cessna Cardinals Here
I bought a Cardinal here in 2000 with the help of Roy Sobchuk. Roy Sobchuk is the designer of speed mods and fairings for the beautiful Cessna 177 Cardinal and other Cessnas. There were 6 other Cardinals in the hangar in Brandon, all very nicely equipped and maintained aircraft. Maple Leaf Aviation at Brandon Airport is a Transport Canada approved manufacturer for replacement parts and modifications for Cessna aircraft. Fiberglass and metal components are manufactured in-house. Maple Leaf Aviation Limited holds over 40 STC’s in Canada (TC) and the United States (FAA). Maple Leaf Aviation Limited also provides services for the importation of aircraft.
Marathon
Nice airport. Got weathered in here while on a trip to the West. Self serve pumps work well. Eat at Marino's just down the road.
Crosswind Strip
There is a shorter crosswind turf strip at Smiths Falls that is not depicted in the CFS (visible on the map above). A flying club member recently told me to feel free to use the grass if there was a good crosswind on my arrival on a cross country flight. I would guess it is about 1500' long.
Picked Up My First Airplane Here!
Flew to Winnipeg with Paul Williams to pick up my Cardinal in May 2000. Paid my first fuel bill as an owner at the Shell FBO at CYWG. Had a great time (two inexperienced pilots) flying back to Ottawa via Thunder Bay, Wawa and North Bay.
Missed my chance
I skipped the restaurant since it was a refuelling stop in the morning, but it sounds like I missed some good food. The FBO staff were very friendly as well.
Mountain Flying School at McCall
McCall Mountain and Canyon Flying School is at McCall Idaho.
See http://www.mountaincanyonflying.com/index.html
Operating an aircraft in mountain and canyon areas is not a do-it yourself project. This course specifically addresses flight into the heart of the Idaho back country, but the knowledge and techniques you study can be applied to any type of flying that you may do "off the beaten path".
Fly and dine
There is a nice country style restaurant a short walk (or crew car drive) away.
ILS and VOR.
Glider operations on weekends in the warmer month.
re: Bushplane Museum
Fun for home *builders*, that is.
re: Bushplane Museum
I can second Flying Celt's recommendation of the Bushplane Museum. It's downtown, near the Station Mall and the bridge to the U.S., and has a small but very nicely chosen collection of planes. They're not too crowded, and there's a lot to do, including climbing into some of them. They have a Taylor Cub that was found on Baffin Island many years after it disappeared. There's a special focus on forest fire fighting, and a good selection of kids' activities. Restoration is going on right on the museum floor, and a sign welcomes you to visit the work area, so it would probably be especially fun for home buildings.
Butter tarts
Butter tarts yes. Also - there are go carts next to the field. It's a back track runway - though so don't be too tight on the plane in front of you.
Bushplane Museum
I flew into Sault Ste. Marie in late June. It's a nice airport. Car rental was only $35 for a day - which is cheaper than the cab or limo. If you go there be sure to visit the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Museum http://www.bushplane.com/. It's a must see for aviation enthusiasts. Lunch at Muio's Restaurant - 685 Queen St E can't go wrong.
terminal restaurant
by far one of the best restaurants at any airport. fantastic breakfasts, at very reasonable prices. try the gino special.
Franklin
I fly into 1A5 about 6 times per year from South Florida. Atl radar can keep you till 7000 below that you need clear skies there is no instrument appproach. Toccoa Toc is a great alternate with a GPS approach and is in the foothills of the mountains. Franklin has a very friendly staff and a real nice FBO. I suggest landing on RWY 25 and taking off on RWY 7. Fly Safe Brett Panter flyern2568mike@aol.com
Buttertarts
Famous for the best buttertarts anywhere!
Right IN Mont-Tremblant
When visiting Mont-Tremblant in the summer months this grass field only minutes away should be your preferred strip. There are modest landing fees and no night flying.
Home of the famous fish and chips
About a 25 minute walk from the airport is the famous Herberts Fisheries where you'll get probably the freshest fish and chips you'll ever have. People come from far and wide. But be ready to wait up to an hour for your food. Well worth a visit.
Head for the south
This is the southern most point in Canada. There's a Caribbean theme restaurant about a 10 minute cab ride from the airport with great seafood. Honestly comparable to the very famous Herbert's fisheries in Killarney. Worth a visit.
Katana Cafe
Amazing, gourmet-class cuisine overlooking runway 33. Highly recommended.
No More Restaurant
When I went in 2006 the restaurant in the a/p bldg. was closed. Short car ride (call taxi) to "La Crémaillère", an excellent French Restaurant/Inn in neaby village of Messines (3 or 4 km SW of a/p), with adjacent bike/ski trail.
Food
Cafeteria at Upper Canada Village entrance & restaurant at golf club.
Flight School with Twin
Radio svc is good for an a/p this size. Great stop while heading down the scenic St. Lawrence.
Great View
Great view of Lake Ontario & the St. Lawrence when departing to the South. Taxicab svc to downtown for good restaurants is fast & not too expensive.
Shawnee Rgnl Airport
They have self service 100LL and Jet A Premix
Other services are also good
Islip
I based my airplane here for several years. Tower personnel are generally
excellent, very accommodating in spite of ever increasing carrier options
(Southwest). Mid Island Air is a great FBO - used them for fuel, service,
and tie down. They'll bend over backwards for you. I earning my private,
instrument, and commercial here. Felt a lot safer flying into/out of ISP
than HWV or FRG, especially during the summer months. Generally
FOK or HTO are avoided unless you have some specific reason to be
out east along the south shore of LI (hi Paris, Gywenth, John, ...)
East Hampton
They like their landing fees at this airport: wave hello to the guy sitting out
with his binoculars at the approach end of the runway. Lots of deer here
at dusk, markings faded. Not a great place to fly into, even for the
rich & powerful :)
Delta Heritage Air Park Website
Check out http://www3.telus.net/airpark.
Delta Heritage Air Park WiFi Service
Delta now has WiFi service at the Coffee Shop. Bring your laptop and do your flight planning on line at the Coffee Shop!
West Fargo Municiple
I'm located at this airport. It has credit card fuel with a pretty good price. The pilot's lounge is new with a TV, assorted vidieos, a shower and courtesy car. Nice place.
Great airport
This is in the heart of Osage Beach. Walking distance to alot of nearby shopping and resturants. Very busy in the summer months.
My home base
I love this airport, sits in the middle of one of Missouri state parks. Have to watch out for wild life passing in front of your airplane from time to time.
Great Airport
Great small town airport with a really nice FBO.
Nice Airport
Nice airport but still has hurricane damage.
Great Airport
Great destination airport.
New Orleans Lakefront
Great location to New Orleans. The hurricane tore this place up though. Able to land but everything is in temp buildings and hangers.
Cross Country Solo
First stop on my long cross country solo.
1st Cross Country
Second stop on my long cross country. Also grew up here.
My most beloved airport
🔗 Sun, 22 Jul 2007
— @Captain_x at Liege / CNRL Airport, Canada
I love the Friendly airport staff that are so helpful unload your bags. The meals in the terminal are great.