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DarnGlasairIII
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Location: Jacksonville, FL
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 Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 4:54 am Post subject: California Trip - Catalina Island |
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Catalina Island Conservancy officials know a good thing when they see it, and have extended a previous two-day offer to waive the $20 Catalina Island landing fee for AOPA members during AOPA Aviation Summit. Now, the fee is waived for four days, Nov. 11 through 14, to cover the entire Summit.
Response to the original offer was strong, so Conservancy officials decided to extend the offer. Just show your AOPA membership card once you land on the island, and the fee is waived. Not only that, but you get 20 percent off the Wildlands Express shuttle service, normally a $17 charge.
Should you happen to buy $10 worth of food at the airport’s DC-3 Gifts and Grill shop, you’ll get a free Killer Cookie, so the good news just keeps rolling in.
For those making the trip to Catalina more frequently, such as California pilots, there is an additional option. Join the new Catalina Aero Club for $150 per year, and you’ll have unlimited free landing privileges.
“I am thrilled to see the pilots who make Catalina one of their most popular destinations want to redefine their commitment to the protection and recreation of the Island through their membership in the new Catalina Aero Club,” said Conservancy President Ann Muscat.
Other benefits to club members include one annual Freewheeler bike pass and 50 percent off Conservancy campground fees.
Current Conservancy members who would like to upgrade to the Aero Club can do so and extend their membership for $115. Those who are current Leadership Circle members can now enjoy unlimited free landings at Airport in the Sky.—Alton K. Marsh
Jeff Darnall
Jacksonville, FL
904-234-8718
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Tim Olson
Joined: 25 Jan 2007
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| Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 7:46 am Post subject: California Trip - Catalina Island |
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I did see that over the last couple days...and I can report that someone in the media somewhere needs to update one minor detail in their facts.....the landing fee now being charges is $25, not $20. I had no idea until I got there myself a few days ago. Someone in the pattern landed and didn't even know there was a fee (clueless I guess...) but they told him too over unicom that it was $25. Not sure when it changed but I was surprised when all the email news things i started receiving still said $20.
Anyway, the place is awesome to land at!!! Clouds all below you and just an island in them popping up to land on!
I thought I'd have nooooo problem, with 675+ on the RV-10, but with a combination of plenty of traffic in the pattern (visible with ads-b!!!), lots of heat, and the perception, I didn't descend fast enough or had a slightly tight pattern and had to slip off a couple hundred extra feet on final.
Other than that, it was a breeze. The takeoff was cool as all heck, too! It just drops off the cliff below you.
Sedona, in comparison, was much less complicated, with all the better surrounding terrain reference. Beautiful area there too.
Almost done with the trip now....heading towards home in a couple hours.
The write-up may take a week or two but we got some great photos!
Tim
On Oct 15, 2010, at 5:51 AM, darnpilot(at)aol.com (darnpilot(at)aol.com) wrote:
[quote] (source AOPA)
Catalina Island Conservancy officials know a good thing when they see it, and have extended a previous two-day offer to waive the $20 Catalina Island landing fee for AOPA members during AOPA Aviation Summit. Now, the fee is waived for four days, Nov. 11 through 14, to cover the entire Summit.
Response to the original offer was strong, so Conservancy officials decided to extend the offer. Just show your AOPA membership card once you land on the island, and the fee is waived. Not only that, but you get 20 percent off the Wildlands Express shuttle service, normally a $17 charge.
Should you happen to buy $10 worth of food at the airport’s DC-3 Gifts and Grill shop, you’ll get a free Killer Cookie, so the good news just keeps rolling in.
For those making the trip to Catalina more frequently, such as California pilots, there is an additional option. Join the new Catalina Aero Club for $150 per year, and you’ll have unlimited free landing privileges.
“I am thrilled to see the pilots who make Catalina one of their most popular destinations want to redefine their commitment to the protection and recreation of the Island through their membership in the new Catalina Aero Club,” said Conservancy President Ann Muscat.
Other benefits to club members include one annual Freewheeler bike pass and 50 percent off Conservancy campground fees.
Current Conservancy members who would like to upgrade to the Aero Club can do so and extend their membership for $115. Those who are current Leadership Circle members can now enjoy unlimited free landings at Airport in the Sky.—Alton K. Marsh
Jeff Darnall
Jacksonville, FL
904-234-8718
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