TWinter Posted June 20, 2013 Report Posted June 20, 2013 I'm planning a short trip from (KDYR) Dyersburg, TN to Gulf Shores (KJKA). Even though a short XC I have not made this trip before. I'm taking the other half and the folks. I know my M20E will make it without a stop, but being this is the first longer trip for the others I want to make a nice comfort stop someplace along the way for fuel, bathroom break and leg stretch (after all it is a E..LOL). My passengers are not frequent flyers so I really don't want to stress them out by stopping at a controlled field or big busy FBO. Anybody know or suggest a smaller friendly FBO that we can take a quick break. Someplace along the direct route. Flying direct KDYR to KJKA. Any good suggestions of a FBO about half way would be great. Thanks in advance, Tom
BigTex Posted June 20, 2013 Report Posted June 20, 2013 If I was taking that flight, I'd stop at Meridan (KMEA). They have relatively news inexpensive fuel and has some good reviews. I know you wanted a non-controlled field but i actually find flying into a small controlled field less stressful for passengers.
TWinter Posted June 20, 2013 Author Report Posted June 20, 2013 If I was taking that flight, I'd stop at Meridan (KMEA). They have relatively news inexpensive fuel and has some good reviews. I know you wanted a non-controlled field but i actually find flying into a small controlled field less stressful for passengers. Cool..thanks, I'll take a look.
flyby201 Posted June 20, 2013 Report Posted June 20, 2013 I second Big Tex's suggestion of Meridian. I make a trip from ASG to Panama City once or twice a year and almost always stop at MEI. Cheap fuel, nice people, and they have free chili dogs, ice cream, drinks, waffles, popcorn, etc to snack on. ( there's a lot of military training in the area and they try to lure in those guys with the freebies, but they're there for everybody). Has a tower, but very easy to get in and out of. I think it would be a great place to stop with passengers new to general aviation 1
TWinter Posted June 20, 2013 Author Report Posted June 20, 2013 I second Big Tex's suggestion of Meridian. I make a trip from ASG to Panama City once or twice a year and almost always stop at MEI. Cheap fuel, nice people, and they have free chili dogs, ice cream, drinks, waffles, popcorn, etc to snack on. ( there's a lot of military training in the area and they try to lure in those guys with the freebies, but they're there for everybody). Has a tower, but very easy to get in and out of. I think it would be a great place to stop with passengers new to general aviation Let's think on this. Chili Dogs, four people stuffed inside a M20E for the remaining hour flight to Gulf Shores..Sounds explosive. LOL . Just kidding, could be a nice stop. I'll keep it in mind. Thanks
1964-M20E Posted June 20, 2013 Report Posted June 20, 2013 This is a good strategy have a planned stop in you back pocket. I did that the first long trip I made the trip to ORL. However, try this about 15 minutes from MEI poll your passengers and see if they can make the next hour or if they want/need a break. They have already made 1.5 hours to MEI they just might be up to the remaining 1 hour of the trip.
DrRobb Posted June 20, 2013 Report Posted June 20, 2013 When I've flown in that area, I stopped at 23M.. Just a bit south of Meridian. Uncontrolled and cheap fuel if I remember correctly.
PMcClure Posted June 21, 2013 Report Posted June 21, 2013 Meridian is a nice stop. I like to take the kids there. They love the ice cream. A little further to east you can try Shelby County. They usually have the the cheapest fuel and are real friendly. KEET.
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