Oscar Avalle Posted December 4, 2012 Report Posted December 4, 2012 Hi there, I am planning on teaching a course at Florida University in Tampa this February. Of course I am thinking of flying my Mooney from Guatemala to Key West and then to Tampa (although I could do Guatemala City Tampa non stop with a ferry tank, it would be an 8 hrs flight and I am not that brave...). The question I have is how is the weather in February and what airport should I use? Tampa Executive, Knight? What would you guys suggest I should do?
Parker_Woodruff Posted December 4, 2012 Report Posted December 4, 2012 If you are teaching at University of South Florida, I would recommend Tampa Executive (VDF). It's a fairly short drive between the airport and the campus. Gas is not cheap - recommend ZPH, BOW, GIF, and LAL for fuel. 1
fantom Posted December 4, 2012 Report Posted December 4, 2012 How long will you be in Tampa? That will directly influence your decision.
Oscar Avalle Posted December 4, 2012 Author Report Posted December 4, 2012 I will be in Tampa for about 14 days.
fantom Posted December 4, 2012 Report Posted December 4, 2012 I will be in Tampa for about 14 days. Then Tampa Executive (KVDF) is your logical option. Might even find hanger or covered tiedown. Try calling: Reliable Aviation @ 813-626-4884. 1
Joe Zuffoletto Posted December 4, 2012 Report Posted December 4, 2012 Just curious, Oscar... what will you be teaching?
FloridaMan Posted December 4, 2012 Report Posted December 4, 2012 You could probably get a T-hangar at VDF for the month and save $0.50/gallon on fuel for the price of a tiedown anywhere else. SPG is a cooler airport, but quite a bit pricier for parking, but more than $1/gal cheaper on fuel. Sheltair just took over at KSPG and they're still ironing out issues. TPF is a nice airport as well with a very active weekend pilot community with lots of fun airplanes. 1
Oscar Avalle Posted December 5, 2012 Author Report Posted December 5, 2012 Just curious, Oscar... what will you be teaching? I am going to be teaching a course on infrastructure development (ports, airports and roads) and economic development.
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