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I've been toying with setting up a new website for GA pilots. There is a lot of information out there about GA airports. I can learn about runways, frequencies, FBO's, etc., but it is almost always impossible to find out where things are located on the field. I'll land someplace new and have no idea where to park or find the pumps. I have no idea where to go to find food. I've resorted to using Google Earth before I leave to try and figure it out, but my success has been limited. The idea would be to present graphical and textual information about GA airports and list them by state. I would solicit input from GA pilots to gather the information. Here is what I would require for each airport on the list: 1. A photograph of the field, preferably one taken from about 2000' on downwind or the opposite side of the field from downwind. It should be taken about mid-field if possible. That photo should be annotated showing the location of: Fuel pumps Transient parking FBO's Businesses on the field Exit point from the field if someone wanted to walk to a nearby business 2. A list of local eating establishments within a one mile walk from transient parking. Plus a photo or hand drawn map showing their locations. For the list, I would like something like this: Hangar Inn - on the field Red Robin .3 miles Wendy's .8 miles McDonald's .8 miles Each establishment would be marked on the map. 3. A list of hotels (if any) within 2 miles of the airport or hotels with courtesy shuttles that will come get you. 4. A link to, or PDF file of local flying procedures. What do you think? Would you use it? Would you provide input for it? Bob