That is impressive, what plane do you have? Can you come and collect me from UK next August?
Am not a private pilot but really would like to be and have looked at what it would take to fly there. I think you'd want to fly into KISM or maybe even KSFB.
Sounds like you are well aware of what needs to be done. Would be a great adventure for sure!
I hope so! I think I know what I am doing, but checking to see if anyone has experience that can poke holes in my plan. I fly by myself frequently but flying with the family presents new challenges.
I’m not a pilot but I work in the GA/Biz Av industry. I’ve also heard some good things about KISM as well but I also know a lot people choose to fly into KMCO simply because of all of the added resources. The one perk to that would be that the FBO shuttle could probably run you over to pick up ME if that was something g you were wanting rather than getting a car or Uber.
From a weather perspective the only major thing that I can think about is what options the FBO will have for you in terms of ramp and/or hangar space and for how much $$. There was also a funny story about a Gator being on one of the runways at KORL last year. Not your typical runway excursion culprit!
What are you planning on flying down?
I would definitely use KISM. It’s a great little airport and will be more accommodating with potentially lower fees than KMCO. I usually park at Signature and they are very nice, but I’m always in a Citation for work. I wouldn’t mind buying a small plane for this reason though. We live in Pensacola and it would be quicker than driving. I don’t think thunderstorms will be much of a problem in November compared to this time of year. I think it’s great you are getting your instrument rating. Too many people stop at just their private. Please make sure that you get some good experience and are comfortable with IFR before heading out with your family. Good luck on getting your instrument.
You'd think a graduate of U of Florida could get a better job than taking care of runways at small airports....There was also a funny story about a Gator being on one of the runways at KORL last year. Not your typical runway excursion culprit!...
Well, sounds like a kick! Would love to motor around in a Cirrus! I can’t encourage you enough with that instrument rating. It was the most liberating/broadening and fun one of the bunch even though we rarely saw a cloud - Northern CA. As you well know flying the SE, early AM is your best bet for ride and convective activity. Be safe! And don’t let “Get home-itis” influence your decisions headed either direction! And definitely do a trip report!
Sounds great! I have known a few folks that have had an airplane as the family truckster. I have a post up on the GA forum for my work group-pilots-asking about GA ops around MCO. I’ll let you know what I hear. Great change of pace thread by the way - not that I tire of the usual fare.All very good points! I have yet to fly the Cirrus, but it is on the list of to dos to get checked out in. "Get home-itis" is a serious disease and we definitely do our best to avoid it. We build in a couple of days on either side of our vacation to mitigate it. A trip report...I almost forgot about that part.... great idea and it is going on the list!