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PostPosted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 7:55 pm    Post subject: Mesa and KFFZ Reply with quote

I have a trip planned to Mesa's Falcon Field (KFFZ) and would like advice on a good FBO. It seems they are numerous and I haven't a clue which one to pick.

Things to do in the area would be appreciated as well.

Thanks

Sheldo Olesen
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 8:09 pm    Post subject: Re: Mesa and KFFZ Reply with quote

I don't know anything about the field but we recently stayed nearby and really enjoyed the Boyce-Thompson State Park. It specializes in desert plants and is a great place for a walk/hike. It is located in the town of Superior, about 40 minutes east of the metromess.

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PostPosted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 8:19 pm    Post subject: Mesa and KFFZ Reply with quote

Can't say that I can make a recommendation at FFZ. However, unless you
have real need to be there, CHD is only around 10nm SW, with cheaper
fuel, cafe on field, with nearby lodging and rental cars. FBO full and
self serve, and city self serve fuel, full service maintenance facility,
etc. I'm based there, building my -10 there, happy to assist.
There are plenty of things to do, from golf, zoo, botanical gardens, art
and other museums.
FFZ does have both CAF facility with numerous WWII aircraft, and Boeing
helicopter factory. 2 flying -10s there and another nearby in finishing
phase.
Around the area there is Sedona with scenic red rocks, aircraft carrier
runway. Eloy has world class sky diving facility. Tucson has Pima Air
Museum and Davis Monthan AFB with both active A-10 squadron and most
mothballed USAF aircraft. Pinal AirPark is one of the country's biggest
airliner storage facility.

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I have a trip planned to Mesa's Falcon Field (KFFZ) and would like advice on a good FBO. It seems they are numerous and I haven't a clue which one to pick.

Things to do in the area would be appreciated as well.

Thanks

Sheldo Olesen
N475PV 440hrs

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PostPosted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 8:30 pm    Post subject: Mesa and KFFZ Reply with quote

Falcon Aviation ............but recommend you use the self serve fuel for savings...............but don't be bashful about asking Falcon if they have hangar or t-Shade available (for a fee of course)..............although not alot of risk at a simple tie down outside............as of today the multiple day forcast it sunny..........then sunny.......then expected to be sunny..........
 
If you indicate what types of activities you enjoy we can get you lots of recomendations................
 

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Subject: Mesa and KFFZ
From: saolesen(at)sirentel.net
Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2012 21:54:43 -0600
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--> RV10-List message posted by: Sheldon Olesen <saolesen(at)sirentel.net>

I have a trip planned to Mesa's Falcon Field (KFFZ) and would like advice on a good FBO. It seems they are numerous and I haven't a clue which one to pick.

Things to do in the area would be appreciated as well.

Thanks

Sheldo Olesen
N475PV 440hrs

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PostPosted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 6:00 am    Post subject: Mesa and KFFZ Reply with quote

I ended up at KCHD a year or more ago...it was a good place
to stay, so I can 2nd that choice.
Tim

On 11/27/2012 10:19 PM, Kelly McMullen wrote:
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Can't say that I can make a recommendation at FFZ. However, unless you
have real need to be there, CHD is only around 10nm SW, with cheaper
fuel, cafe on field, with nearby lodging and rental cars. FBO full and
self serve, and city self serve fuel, full service maintenance facility,
etc. I'm based there, building my -10 there, happy to assist.
There are plenty of things to do, from golf, zoo, botanical gardens, art
and other museums.
FFZ does have both CAF facility with numerous WWII aircraft, and Boeing
helicopter factory. 2 flying -10s there and another nearby in finishing
phase.
Around the area there is Sedona with scenic red rocks, aircraft carrier
runway. Eloy has world class sky diving facility. Tucson has Pima Air
Museum and Davis Monthan AFB with both active A-10 squadron and most
mothballed USAF aircraft. Pinal AirPark is one of the country's biggest
airliner storage facility.

On 11/27/2012 8:54 PM, Sheldon Olesen wrote:
>
>
> I have a trip planned to Mesa's Falcon Field (KFFZ) and would like
> advice on a good FBO. It seems they are numerous and I haven't a clue
> which one to pick.
>
> Things to do in the area would be appreciated as well.
>
> Thanks
>
> Sheldo Olesen
> N475PV 440hrs
>
> Do not archive
>
> Sent from my iPad
>


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PostPosted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 10:29 am    Post subject: Mesa and KFFZ Reply with quote

I visited Phoenix last season about this time but didn't visit KFFZ.

I parked it for a week at Scottsdale's Aircenter at KSDL because it was
closest to where I was going. It's primarily a jetport which can
translate into a high level of service and amenities. Definitely the
case at KSDL's Scottsdale Aircenter. Overpriced fuel, $15/night
otherwise, Ice cream sandwiches along with all the rest and we were the
only SE piston in sight. I like it like that. It was perfect except....

.. due to some radio problems I needed some avionics help. The shop at
Aircenter looked at me like I grew a third head. A call out on this
list brought Kelly to the rescue. I flew over to KCHD to get some
access to tools and advice. (Thanks again Kelly!!) KCHD is a great
light plane place with lot's of planes and facilities. I'd stay there
if it were closer to my destination.

This was my first western excursion with a power plane. As others have
hinted out, shade or a hangar is very desirable. First day out in the
SW sun after 100 flying hours, things in my interior started to come
apart. Nothing serious but an interior shield is the minimum required.
Missed a serious dust storm by a day.

I need to get back there soon.

Bill "between trips" Watson
N215TG

On 11/27/2012 10:54 PM, Sheldon Olesen wrote:
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I have a trip planned to Mesa's Falcon Field (KFFZ) and would like advice on a good FBO. It seems they are numerous and I haven't a clue which one to pick.

Things to do in the area would be appreciated as well.

Thanks

Sheldo Olesen
N475PV 440hrs

Do not archive

Sent from my iPad

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