Becca Posted April 23, 2015 Report Posted April 23, 2015 Byron (jetdriven) and I are going to be temporarily living in DC this summer. We've worked out an arrangement with our partner to bring the plane up there for about 4-6 weeks (centered in July is the plan right now) so we can explore the northeast in our limited time off.... what we really need is advice or leads on where to store the airplane for a reasonable price. Must be hangared! Thanks for any help or ideas! also, looking for ideas for weekend trips (I really want to do Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket... )... Quote
MooneyBob Posted April 23, 2015 Report Posted April 23, 2015 Take a look and call 2W5. I fly there when I am visiting my daughter. Nice small airport right on the edge of the inner circle of TFR. New runway. Only one GPS approach though. It is probably 30 mins commute from DC. I fly to Nantucket pretty often. Nice trip over JFK with NYC view when visibility is good. 1 Quote
carusoam Posted April 23, 2015 Report Posted April 23, 2015 Becca, Oscar has recently asked a very similar question for the same area... You may want to take a look at those responses as well... I'll see if I can find the thread title... Best regards, -a- Try this on for size....http://mooneyspace.com/topic/14471-airport-washington-dc-area/?hl=%2Bwashington+%2Bhangar Quote
yvesg Posted April 23, 2015 Report Posted April 23, 2015 Becca, are you coming to Oshkosh again? Are you coming to Kingston again? Yves Quote
Shadrach Posted April 23, 2015 Report Posted April 23, 2015 Byron (jetdriven) and I are going to be temporarily living in DC this summer. We've worked out an arrangement with our partner to bring the plane up there for about 4-6 weeks (centered in July is the plan right now) so we can explore the northeast in our limited time off.... what we really need is advice or leads on where to store the airplane for a reasonable price. Must be hangared! Thanks for any help or ideas! also, looking for ideas for weekend trips (I really want to do Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket... )... Is KFDK close enough for you? I might be able to find you something there. Quote
Becca Posted April 23, 2015 Author Report Posted April 23, 2015 Becca, are you coming to Oshkosh again? Are you coming to Kingston again? Yves Oshkosh & Kingston... probably yes to one or both, but TBD based on Byron's work schedule. Quote
Becca Posted April 23, 2015 Author Report Posted April 23, 2015 Is KFDK close enough for you? I might be able to find you something there. Yeah, open to ideas. We are actually staying in-the-District, but will have a car, will travel. A sublet would work too since its such a short time. Quote
Becca Posted April 23, 2015 Author Report Posted April 23, 2015 Take a look and call 2W5. I fly there when I am visiting my daughter. Nice small airport right on the edge of the inner circle of TFR. New runway. Only one GPS approach though. It is probably 30 mins commute from DC. I fly to Nantucket pretty often. Nice trip over JFK with NYC view when visibility is good. Any advice on things to do and see? Quote
Seth Posted April 24, 2015 Report Posted April 24, 2015 Becca- Since this is a short term duration, you may want to call the FBOs at GAI, FDK, JYO, HEF, and find out if they would park the Mooney in a community hanger for that time period. Heck, call the giant FBOs at IAD and BWI as well just to see if a manager wants to make a little extra money for six weeks with space that's just sitting there next to a jet/turboprop. I know of a pilot who is currently doing that until a T-Hanger opens up and it's for a little bit more than a T-Hanger monthly. I know prices for T-Hangers in the area are outrageous, so I'm sure the community hangers may be very high as well. If you are willing to go a little further out, again check out that other thread but also look at DMW, CJR, OKV, MTN W00 which is just on the edge of the FRZ on the west side may have a temporary solution - contact them and ask for Stan (it's a small strip with hazards on both ends and an MSC). He may even allow you to put up a temporary aircraft hanger structure in one of the areas further from the runway - not sure if he is still doing this, but I know years ago a few were up on the field for a period of time. W18 is actively trying to be shut down and developed by the owner, and less aircraft are based there now with increased displaced thresholds, and may have a ratty hanger available. CGS, FME, and W50 have no hangers. W50 may have one, but it's not available. ANP has both hangers and carport like structures, but I'm not sure of any availability. It's either VKX or W32 that is run by an interesting personality but may have a hanger or two available. However those are DC3 airports so you'll need your super secret double probation FRZ credentials (which you should get while in town so you can fly into CGS in the future and walk to metro). You could also find the aircraft for sale at the different airports in the region, buy the least expensive one you can find that has a hanger, swap locations, sell the other airplane, and then rent out the DC hanger going forward for crazy money. When you two are in town this summer, let me know and we'll meet up. I'll give you suggestions on what to see, do, restaurants, museums, fun, etc . . . Welcome temporarily to the Greater Washington DC Metropolitan Area in the near future. -Seth 1 Quote
MooneyBob Posted April 24, 2015 Report Posted April 24, 2015 Any advice on things to do and see? You can fly over Hudson river to see the Manhattan from 1000'. That's pretty awesome experience. Get familiar with the local rules. https://www.faasafety.gov/files/gslac/courses/content/79/775/kneeboard.pdf Quote
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