Who is going to Sun n fun this year....

[Wakeup]

KRZR is probably the nicest FBO I have seen. It's located North of Chattanooga and is brand new. I posted on another thread but I would be interested in splitting gas if you can pick me up. I would love to take my own plane but feel I am still to much of a newbie. Pm me if anyone is interested. Thanks. Troy

[jkb458]

I'll be there Friday morning through Sunday.  There is a Mooney press conference scheduled for Friday evening.  I'm hoping to hear what the factory has to say.

[AmigOne]

On the previous and recent posting in this forum ("Sun and Fund") some of us suggested to meet at the bar in front of the Sunset Grill (across the Bose tent which is next to exhibit hangar A see Convention map http://www.sun-n-fun...ventionMap.aspx and will be there on Thursday and Friday at 1:30-2:00

 

BTW I will be leaving from northern VA (KCJR) in case somebody is interested.  I will be parking at KISM, don't have accommodations yet but there are plenty in the the area. I will rent a car and commute, most likely will return on Saturday.   Two days of S&F are enough and will skip the w-end which is the busiest day at the convention.

[Hector]

I'm usually there from Thursday afternoon through Sunday and I volunteer at the medical facility Friday - Sunday mornings.

David, you probably know my brother in law, Dr. Seoane. He is a pilot as well, owns a Cherokee 6, and volunteers at the clinic every year. I stay at his house every year as he lives right there.

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[David Mazer]

Hector, I believe I do.  We've spoken many times.  He's been doing it much longer than I since this is my 4th year volunteering.

[AmigOne]

Aviator

 

don't know about user friendly stops on your route of flight but here are a few places with cheap fuel.  KSFQ (5.29),  KAQX (4.95) and KSGJ (4.78).  St Augustine has a nice restaurant, the cheap fuel is sold by the City not the FBO. 

[Hedge]

I am going, but very nervous about landing there.  got my license in october and it has been a terrible winter for flying.

[Hector]

I am going, but very nervous about landing there. got my license in october and it has been a terrible winter for flying.

Get another pilot to go with you. You fly, and he will help you navigate the NOTAM and help you look out for traffic. Teamwork, You can do this!

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[carusoam]

Definitely bring someone with you...

Lots of procedure....

Lots of runways...

Lots of traffic...

Lots of communication...

Lots of dots on the runways...

Lots of fun...

Lots of opportunities...

Best regards,

-a-

[AmigOne]

The procedure is easier than Oshkosh because they mostly use one runway, either 9L or 27R, which actually is the taxiway since the main runway is used by other activities going on at the time you'll get there.   Also Interstate 4 is a good landmark to get oriented during the procedure.   Only once, in maybe 25 times that I have landed there, I was approved for the main runway upon request because of a wicked 90 deg crosswind and I was on a taildragger.  Larger twins are also authorized on the main runway but twice in a 310 they sent me to land on the taxiway.   If they are using 9L (most likely) beware of airplanes sneaking from the west and north and skipping the Lake Parker arrival procedure.  Once I was caught in the Lake Parker hold and it was the scariest flying of my life.  All kinds of aircraft trying to avoid each other flying around a small lake for very long time while an air race was either coming in or taking off.     

[carusoam]

L & R, then color of the dot...

One is the real runway the other is a big taxiway.

Still a little confusing the first time through...

Google earth makes it easy to get refreshed on what it looks like. The water towers have interesting shapes...

Best regards,

-a-

[Bob_Belville]

My first visit was last year. We left NC in the dark to arrive at a fairly slow time. No big deal though we were a little hyped up (we rocked our wing 3 or 4 times out of the once we were supposed to.)

 

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[Glenn]

I am planning on departing Indianapolis (KEYE) on Wednesday for KTPA and driving from there. I'll look for a group at the Sunset Grill on Thursday.

[flyboy]

Flying down on Thursday morning, parking at KISM. Coming home on Sunday. Not sure yet if I will make the hop each day by Mooney or by rental car. All of my seats are full and I think it should be a group choice. Plenty of rooms around KISM.

[mike_elliott]

I am planning on departing Indianapolis (KEYE) on Wednesday for KTPA and driving from there. I'll look for a group at the Sunset Grill on Thursday.

Glenn, Ill listen for you on the airways, I should be coming back from Memphis then. 

[Glenn]

Glenn, Ill listen for you on the airways, I should be coming back from Memphis then. 

Mike - Call if you need a lift.

[mike_elliott]

Mike - Call if you need a lift.

Ill be flying my plane, Glenn, and plan to be back at FA40 mid day Wed Lets get together Thurs.

[Glenn]

Meet Thursday morning at the show?  TXT Time Wed or Thurs Am.