Christmas in Florida (BCT)

[Becca]

So, I've heard much about how active the legendary Florida Mooney group is.  We are going to be taking our plane to Boca Raton for Christmas and maybe a day (or two) trip to Key West.  Are there any activities planned during that time where we could meet some of the Florida Mooney pilots or will things be on hold for the holiday?

[KSMooniac]

Hmmm, there is a possibility I may fly to Boca soon after Christmas too, so I'm interested in meeting other Mooniacs and enjoying some warm weather.

[thinwing]

we will be making one of our longer flights this xmas...ksac to mwcb...planning on arriving key west afternoon of the 24th to spend xmas .Than its a Cuban overflight to the Cayman islands on the 26th...back to Key West on the 30th or so and New Years heaven knows where...hope fully we can also meet fellow Mooney nuts...sinc kp couch

[David Mazer]

If you can manage a few miles south, PMP's gas is about $1.00/gal less than BCT and FXE's gas is $0.75 - 1.00 less than PMP but PMP will usually give you a small discount if you mention you might go to FXE if they don't give you a discount.  The total distance between them is about 10 miles.  Also, PMP is much friendlier to small planes and they are good people to work with.  BCT is really interested in the jets and their prices to us reflect it.

[Parker_Woodruff]

I'll be around, and hopefully with my M20K

[Becca]

Quote: Mazerbase

If you can manage a few miles south, PMP's gas is about $1.00/gal less than BCT and FXE's gas is $0.75 - 1.00 less than PMP but PMP will usually give you a small discount if you mention you might go to FXE if they don't give you a discount.  The total distance between them is about 10 miles.  Also, PMP is much friendlier to small planes and they are good people to work with.  BCT is really interested in the jets and their prices to us reflect it.

[Seth]

Parker-

I'm glad your M20K will finally be in Florida as often as you'd like.

-Seth

[Seth]

There is a lady at Boca Avaition, I'll look up her name, who gave me a FANTASTIC discount on my tie-down as well as fuel when I was down there in 2009 for a conference in October.  I expalined I'd rather stay at BCT a few miles from the hotel where I'd be for a week rather than at one of the other close by but further out airports.  She got back to me, reduced the tie down rate, and said if it ended up costing more than the monthly tie down rate, that's where the cap woudl be for parking.  She also gave me a healthy fuel discount if I topped off (I only ended up needing 25 or so gallons, but they were vey accomodating). 

I'll see if I can dig up the contact for you.  She is big in NBAA and used to fly helicopters.

-Seth

[fantom]

Give me a call Scott and I'll get you fixed up down here. T-port or maybe hanger. We'll even get hold of Parker, 252 or not.

 

[fantom]

If you guys are serious, let me know your timing and I'll organize a get together with whomever is available over Christmas down here. -D")">

[bnicolette]

Quote: Seth

There is a lady at Boca Avaition, I'll look up her name, who gave me a FANTASTIC discount on my tie-down as well as fuel when I was down there in 2009 for a conference in October. 

[KSMooniac]

Looks like I will not be heading to FL right after Christmas... maybe later on though.

[FAST FLIGHT OPTIONS LLC]

We will be flying down to Key West for New Years Eve.  Would love to see some other Mooneys drivers down there!

[Parker_Woodruff]

Quote: KSMooniac

Looks like I will not be heading to FL right after Christmas... maybe later on though.

[fantom]

Quote: Parker_Woodruff

 Guess you'll have some SEC travel this direction.

[Piloto]

When in Boca try to visit Banyan Pilot Shop http://www.banyanair.com/pilotshop.asp at KFXE. They have every pilot toy you have dream about on display.

José

[flyboy0681]

Maybe all of us Mooney drivers can arrange for a get together, or impromptu fly-in somewhere, the week between Christmas and New Years.

[KSMooniac]

Quote: fantom

 Guess you'll have some SEC travel this direction.