Guest Posted May 28, 2024 Report Posted May 28, 2024 I’m going to fly from Houston to Cape Canaveral to visit family. I like to go nonstop, but my wife and daughter want a fuel stop, so I guess I’m stopping. Any good recommendations as to good fbos to stop at on the way? Maybe make it a food stop if there is any good food on the way…
Hank Posted May 28, 2024 Report Posted May 28, 2024 Go to Gulf Shores. Lulu's abuts the airport, easy walk. Lulu was Jimmy Buffet's sister. 2
Schllc Posted May 28, 2024 Report Posted May 28, 2024 Kjka if the pilot lounge building is back up and running. 1
Hank Posted May 28, 2024 Report Posted May 28, 2024 38 minutes ago, Schllc said: Kjka if the pilot lounge building is back up and running. I just read that there are now THREE FBOs there.
Ali Posted May 28, 2024 Report Posted May 28, 2024 Hello, If you're making a fuel stop along the way, you might as well make it a delicious one too! Some great FBOs to consider for a food stop could be Signature Flight Support or Atlantic Aviation. Both usually have great amenities and may offer some tasty options nearby. Safe travels and enjoy your time with family in Cape Canaveral! I hope this will help you, Thank you
Bartman Posted May 28, 2024 Report Posted May 28, 2024 If the weather holds, we are going to Kennedy Space Center this weekend for the Boeing Starliner launch scheduled for 6/1 at 12:25pm.
teethdoc Posted May 28, 2024 Report Posted May 28, 2024 KJKA is a good stop but fuel is high. For cheap fuel, several of the small strips a little more inland can’t be beat. JKA used to be my version of $100 hamburger. Fly in on a Friday morning with a cooler, grab a crew car and drive a mile to a local seafood market and grab fresh shrimp, back home to cook fresh seafood. 2
A64Pilot Posted May 28, 2024 Report Posted May 28, 2024 1 hour ago, Bartman said: If the weather holds, we are going to Kennedy Space Center this weekend for the Boeing Starliner launch scheduled for 6/1 at 12:25pm. Good luck, so far it hasn’t been very reliable 1
LANCECASPER Posted May 28, 2024 Report Posted May 28, 2024 12 hours ago, Kerrville said: I’m going to fly from Houston to Cape Canaveral to visit family. I like to go nonstop, but my wife and daughter want a fuel stop, so I guess I’m stopping. Any good recommendations as to good fbos to stop at on the way? Maybe make it a food stop if there is any good food on the way… I've had to land a couple times for storms at DeFuniak Springs (54J). It is a great little airport in the FL panhandle. They have courtesy cars and good prices on fuel and friendly people.
Yetti Posted May 28, 2024 Report Posted May 28, 2024 I generally stop here after ducking under class B on the North Side. Not sure about eats. https://www.airnav.com/airport/5R8
exM20K Posted May 28, 2024 Report Posted May 28, 2024 F95, Calhoun County, has a newly built pilot lounge and $4.95 self serve gas. No instrument approach and nothing really around there, but nice folks and a nice field. KAAF for expensive gas and a great seafood lunch in town. PM me if you go that way, and maybe I can meet up for lunch if I’m down there. -dan
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