Trip to Dallas II

[Dan Luke]

Not a big deal; IFR to DAL, VFR back to BFM, no sweat, but I want to
give another plug to Regal Aviation at Love Field.

Once again, they treated me like I had driven up in a Gulfstream instead
of a somewhat scroungy looking Cutlass RG. Rent car delivered right to
the airplane, free bottled water fetched by a cute girl for the thirsty
pilot, and an all around impression that they were glad I was there.
Great operation.

This is the second time I've had unmatched service from these folks. It
took (most of) the pain out of paying $5.10/gal. for 100LL, since I know
I would have paid about as much at most any big airport FBO and not been
treated nearly as well.

--
Dan
C172RG at BFM

[Jay Honeck]

> This is the second time I've had unmatched service from these folks. It
> took (most of) the pain out of paying $5.10/gal. for 100LL, since I know
> I would have paid about as much at most any big airport FBO and not been
> treated nearly as well.

For $5.10 per gallon, that gas should've been pumped by the Swedish
Bikini Team, and included a 1 hour, full-body massage.

You were hosed, Dan. Nicely hosed -- but hosed nonetheless.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

[Dan Luke]

"Jay Honeck" wrote:
>
> You were hosed, Dan. Nicely hosed -- but hosed nonetheless.

Then it's a conspiracy.

I paid about mid-range for fuel at any of the FBOs at DAL or ADS, the
two airports convenient to my meeting.

Signature at DAL is charging $6.19/gal. for avgas.

--
Dan
C172RG at BFM

[Montblack]

("Dan Luke" wrote)
> Signature at DAL is charging $6.19/gal. for avgas.


That's getting into credit card lap dance territory.


Montblack

[Martin Hotze]

On Sun, 30 Oct 2005 06:40:30 -0600, Dan Luke wrote:

>Signature at DAL is charging $6.19/gal. for avgas.
^^^^^^^^
do these fillups come with a complimentary blowjob?

#m

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[Kyle Boatright]

"Dan Luke" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Jay Honeck" wrote:
>>
>> You were hosed, Dan. Nicely hosed -- but hosed nonetheless.
>
> Then it's a conspiracy.
>
> I paid about mid-range for fuel at any of the FBOs at DAL or ADS, the two
> airports convenient to my meeting.
>
> Signature at DAL is charging $6.19/gal. for avgas.
>
> --
> Dan
> C172RG at BFM

The "name" FBO's at big airports are targeting the bizjets these days.
Already a decent segment of the market and growing very fast. That's where
the profit is for an FBO (selling a few hundred gallons to a Citation,
instead of 20 to me). Those of us who fly small recips are getting priced
(and corporate hangared) out of airports in metro areas...

KB

[Chris]

"Montblack" > wrote in message
...
> ("Dan Luke" wrote)
>> Signature at DAL is charging $6.19/gal. for avgas.
>
>
> That's getting into credit card lap dance territory.
>
at $8.00 / gallon in the UK that's really steep.

[N93332]

"Martin Hotze" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 30 Oct 2005 06:40:30 -0600, Dan Luke wrote:
>
>>Signature at DAL is charging $6.19/gal. for avgas.
> ^^^^^^^^
> do these fillups come with a complimentary blowjob?

Nope, you just get screwed...

[Ross Richardson]

Wow. You could have gotten it for $2.94/gal at KSWI just aout 48 miles
north.


-------------
Regards, Ross
C-172F 180HP
KSWI


Dan Luke wrote:
> Not a big deal; IFR to DAL, VFR back to BFM, no sweat, but I want to
> give another plug to Regal Aviation at Love Field.
>
> Once again, they treated me like I had driven up in a Gulfstream instead
> of a somewhat scroungy looking Cutlass RG. Rent car delivered right to
> the airplane, free bottled water fetched by a cute girl for the thirsty
> pilot, and an all around impression that they were glad I was there.
> Great operation.
>
> This is the second time I've had unmatched service from these folks. It
> took (most of) the pain out of paying $5.10/gal. for 100LL, since I know
> I would have paid about as much at most any big airport FBO and not been
> treated nearly as well.
>

[Montblack]

("Ross Richardson" wrote)
> Wow. You could have gotten it for $2.94/gal at KSWI just aout 48 miles
> north.


Prices nearing $1.99(?) for auto gas in MN - I filled up at $2.12.
http://www.twincitiesgasprices.com/


Montblack

[Dan Luke]

"Ross Richardson" wrote:

> Wow. You could have gotten it for $2.94/gal at KSWI just aout 48 miles
> north.

And then paid for 50-mile cab rides to my hotel and back? AirNav shows
no rent cars available at Sherman.

But let's say there had been a Hertz counter there. To save $85 on 40
gallons of gas, I would have had to put myself at least an hour's drive
in Dallas traffic from my destination, instead of the 10 minutes from
DAL--not to mention the time I would have spent fueling my airplane
myself. Kinda kills the time efficiency of using my own aircraft vs.
taking a commercial flight.

The nice thing about using Regal at DAL is the convenience. It is in a
great location and the staff is very efficient. All I had to do was
taxi up, sign for the rent car and go; Regal took care of everything
else. That saved me a lot of time and my time is worth money to me and
my business.

--
Dan
C172RG at BFM

[Ross Richardson]

Dan,

I was thinking more of leaving DAL and getting your fuel prior to your
return home. We do have rental cars in town but I agree the cost/time
factor is not in your favor.


-------------
Regards, Ross
C-172F 180HP
KSWI


Dan Luke wrote:
> "Ross Richardson" wrote:
>
>
>>Wow. You could have gotten it for $2.94/gal at KSWI just aout 48 miles
>>north.
>
>
> And then paid for 50-mile cab rides to my hotel and back? AirNav shows
> no rent cars available at Sherman.
>
> But let's say there had been a Hertz counter there. To save $85 on 40
> gallons of gas, I would have had to put myself at least an hour's drive
> in Dallas traffic from my destination, instead of the 10 minutes from
> DAL--not to mention the time I would have spent fueling my airplane
> myself. Kinda kills the time efficiency of using my own aircraft vs.
> taking a commercial flight.
>
> The nice thing about using Regal at DAL is the convenience. It is in a
> great location and the staff is very efficient. All I had to do was
> taxi up, sign for the rent car and go; Regal took care of everything
> else. That saved me a lot of time and my time is worth money to me and
> my business.
>