Need trip adivce. KEWK to KBGR

[Dico]

Hello all,

I'm planning a trip from Newton, KS to Bangor, ME. We'll be flying a
Twin Comanche. Time frame would be in the next 2 or 3 weeks.

I'm looking for advice on airports to stop at, fuel up and get a bite
to eat. Ideally we'd stay away from the big centres and inexpensive
fuel would be a bonus.

If anyone lives in between this route and can boast about their
airport, I'd love to hear about it. I don't have any idea where to
stop so I thought I'd turn to here and ask for advice. I know i can
check airnav.com for fuel prices... but I like the semi-personal touch
of forums.

Thanks,

-dr

[Roy Smith]

In article . com>,
"Dico" > wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> I'm planning a trip from Newton, KS to Bangor, ME. We'll be flying a
> Twin Comanche. Time frame would be in the next 2 or 3 weeks.
>
> I'm looking for advice on airports to stop at, fuel up and get a bite
> to eat. Ideally we'd stay away from the big centres and inexpensive
> fuel would be a bonus.
>
> If anyone lives in between this route and can boast about their
> airport, I'd love to hear about it. I don't have any idea where to
> stop so I thought I'd turn to here and ask for advice. I know i can
> check airnav.com for fuel prices... but I like the semi-personal touch
> of forums.
>
> Thanks,
>
> -dr

1B1 (Columbia County, NY) usually has good fuel prices, GPS approaches to
both ends of a big runway, and has an excellent restaurant within easy
walking distance. I haven't plotted it on a chart, but it seems like
should be sort of on the way from KS to ME.

[Dico]

Hi Roy,

1b1 is perfect for our 2nd stop! Timing works out super!

Now we need a place to stop in upstate Indiana....

Suggestions?

-dr


Roy Smith wrote:
> In article . com>,
> "Dico" > wrote:
>
> > Hello all,
> >
> > I'm planning a trip from Newton, KS to Bangor, ME. We'll be flying a
> > Twin Comanche. Time frame would be in the next 2 or 3 weeks.
> >
> > I'm looking for advice on airports to stop at, fuel up and get a bite
> > to eat. Ideally we'd stay away from the big centres and inexpensive
> > fuel would be a bonus.
> >
> > If anyone lives in between this route and can boast about their
> > airport, I'd love to hear about it. I don't have any idea where to
> > stop so I thought I'd turn to here and ask for advice. I know i can
> > check airnav.com for fuel prices... but I like the semi-personal touch
> > of forums.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > -dr
>
> 1B1 (Columbia County, NY) usually has good fuel prices, GPS approaches to
> both ends of a big runway, and has an excellent restaurant within easy
> walking distance. I haven't plotted it on a chart, but it seems like
> should be sort of on the way from KS to ME.

[Jim Macklin]

try
http://www.sportys.com/pilotshop/?link5=visitsportys&trackingId=715

Come visit Sporty's and have a hot dog on us. Every
Saturday between 12 Noon and 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, we
grill hotdogs, metts and brats in appreciation of our
customers. Flight planning facilities and low fuel prices
make Sporty's an ideal cross country destination. While
you're here, try on the latest headset, check out Cessna's
newest aircraft, or take a look at Sporty's unique product
line in our store.

100,000 Served and Counting
Sporty's recently reached a milestone of 100,000 hot
dogs served. A celebration was thrown and the President of
AOPA, Phil Boyer, had the honor of eating the 100,000th dog.
The cookouts, which began in 1992, have grown into a popular
stop for pilots on cross-country flights who want to visit
Sporty's headquarters at Clermont County/Sporty's Airport
(I69). We hope you can join us.



http://www.airnav.com/airport/I69








"Dico" > wrote in message
oups.com...
| Hi Roy,
|
| 1b1 is perfect for our 2nd stop! Timing works out super!
|
| Now we need a place to stop in upstate Indiana....
|
| Suggestions?
|
| -dr
|
|
| Roy Smith wrote:
| > In article
. com>,
| > "Dico" > wrote:
| >
| > > Hello all,
| > >
| > > I'm planning a trip from Newton, KS to Bangor, ME.
We'll be flying a
| > > Twin Comanche. Time frame would be in the next 2 or 3
weeks.
| > >
| > > I'm looking for advice on airports to stop at, fuel up
and get a bite
| > > to eat. Ideally we'd stay away from the big centres
and inexpensive
| > > fuel would be a bonus.
| > >
| > > If anyone lives in between this route and can boast
about their
| > > airport, I'd love to hear about it. I don't have any
idea where to
| > > stop so I thought I'd turn to here and ask for advice.
I know i can
| > > check airnav.com for fuel prices... but I like the
semi-personal touch
| > > of forums.
| > >
| > > Thanks,
| > >
| > > -dr
| >
| > 1B1 (Columbia County, NY) usually has good fuel prices,
GPS approaches to
| > both ends of a big runway, and has an excellent
restaurant within easy
| > walking distance. I haven't plotted it on a chart, but
it seems like
| > should be sort of on the way from KS to ME.
|

[Denny]

WWW.AIRNAV.COM

[john smith]

In article <eqNgg.26431$ZW3.11447@dukeread04>,
"Jim Macklin" > wrote:

> try
> http://www.sportys.com/pilotshop/?link5=visitsportys&trackingId=715
>
> Come visit Sporty's and have a hot dog on us. Every
> Saturday between 12 Noon and 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, we
> grill hotdogs, metts and brats in appreciation of our
> customers.

Jim, are you based in the Cincinnati area?

[Bob Gardner]

Porter County, in Valporaiso, Indiana?

Bob Gardner

"Dico" > wrote in message
oups.com...
> Hi Roy,
>
> 1b1 is perfect for our 2nd stop! Timing works out super!
>
> Now we need a place to stop in upstate Indiana....
>
> Suggestions?
>
> -dr
>
>
> Roy Smith wrote:
>> In article . com>,
>> "Dico" > wrote:
>>
>> > Hello all,
>> >
>> > I'm planning a trip from Newton, KS to Bangor, ME. We'll be flying a
>> > Twin Comanche. Time frame would be in the next 2 or 3 weeks.
>> >
>> > I'm looking for advice on airports to stop at, fuel up and get a bite
>> > to eat. Ideally we'd stay away from the big centres and inexpensive
>> > fuel would be a bonus.
>> >
>> > If anyone lives in between this route and can boast about their
>> > airport, I'd love to hear about it. I don't have any idea where to
>> > stop so I thought I'd turn to here and ask for advice. I know i can
>> > check airnav.com for fuel prices... but I like the semi-personal touch
>> > of forums.
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> >
>> > -dr
>>
>> 1B1 (Columbia County, NY) usually has good fuel prices, GPS approaches to
>> both ends of a big runway, and has an excellent restaurant within easy
>> walking distance. I haven't plotted it on a chart, but it seems like
>> should be sort of on the way from KS to ME.
>

[Jim Macklin]

No, Wichita. But if I was flying near Sporty's I'd stop
just to see what it was like.

My home town is Springfield, IL, I would always stop in and
see my mom before she died if I was anywhere near and was
dead heading or flying cargo.
Twin Comanche is small, I'd stop often to let my passengers
stretch their legs.

You can deviate from a straight line by quite a lot if you
do it early and not add a lot of miles. GC distance KEWK to
KBGR is 1,335 NM. Batavia is about 185 miles south of the
great circle direct track. EWK to I69 is 615 NM and I69 to
BGR is 766 NM, for a total of 1,381 NM or 50 miles
difference with a 185 mile southern diversion from track.


--
James H. Macklin
ATP,CFI,A&P

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"john smith" > wrote in message
...
| In article <eqNgg.26431$ZW3.11447@dukeread04>,
| "Jim Macklin" >
wrote:
|
| > try
| >
http://www.sportys.com/pilotshop/?link5=visitsportys&trackingId=715
| >
| > Come visit Sporty's and have a hot dog on us. Every
| > Saturday between 12 Noon and 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, we
| > grill hotdogs, metts and brats in appreciation of our
| > customers.
|
| Jim, are you based in the Cincinnati area?

[Dave Butler]

Jim Macklin wrote:
> No, Wichita. But if I was flying near Sporty's I'd stop
> just to see what it was like.

I would too. Just want to set your expectations relative to the "restaurant with
a view of the runway". It's a bunch o' vending machines. Don't get me wrong,
it's a nice airport, just don't go there for the restaurant.

[Peter R.]

Dave Butler > wrote:

> I would too. Just want to set your expectations relative to the "restaurant with
> a view of the runway". It's a bunch o' vending machines. Don't get me wrong,
> it's a nice airport, just don't go there for the restaurant.

If there were ever a list of airports that needed a restaurant, this
airport would fall at or near the top of this list, IMO.



--
Peter

[john smith]

In article >,
"Bob Gardner" > wrote:

> Porter County, in Valporaiso, Indiana?

I second that suggestion. The folks at the FBO are great. Courtesy car
to lots of nearby restaurants. It's been a stop along the way to OSH for
our family the last 5 years.

[john smith]

In article >,
"Peter R." > wrote:

> Dave Butler > wrote:
>
> > I would too. Just want to set your expectations relative to the "restaurant
> > with
> > a view of the runway". It's a bunch o' vending machines. Don't get me
> > wrong,
> > it's a nice airport, just don't go there for the restaurant.

> If there were ever a list of airports that needed a restaurant, this
> airport would fall at or near the top of this list, IMO.

A restaurant doesn't fit Hal's business model.

[Dave Butler]

Dico wrote:
> Hi Roy,
>
> 1b1 is perfect for our 2nd stop! Timing works out super!
>
> Now we need a place to stop in upstate Indiana....
>
> Suggestions?

KEYE, Eagle Creek, Indianapolis suburbs. Next to Rick's Boatyard Cafe.

[john smith]

In article <1149534603.309507@sj-nntpcache-5>, Dave Butler >
wrote:

> Dico wrote:
> > Hi Roy,
> >
> > 1b1 is perfect for our 2nd stop! Timing works out super!

> > Now we need a place to stop in upstate Indiana....
> > Suggestions?

> KEYE, Eagle Creek, Indianapolis suburbs. Next to Rick's Boatyard Cafe.

Another good suggestion, farther east. Located on the northwest side of
Indianapolis.

[Montblack]

("Dico" wrote)
[snips]
> I'm planning a trip from Newton, KS to Bangor, ME. We'll be flying a Twin
> Comanche. Time frame would be in the next 2 or 3 weeks.

> If anyone lives in between this route and can boast about their airport,
> I'd love to hear about it. I don't have any idea where to stop so I
> thought I'd turn to here and ask for advice. I know i can check
> airnav.com for fuel prices... but I like the semi-personal touch of
> forums.


Great Circle Mapper link - 165 mph Ground Speed ok? :-)

http://makeashorterlink.com/?R20C1273D
Smoking or non-smoking room ...I mean Suite?

Jay's Inn is 1,352 nm
vs.
Direct, at 1,338 nm
= 14 extra miles (5 minutes/165mph).

This way you could start off your trip - the evening before, get 2 1/2 hours
behind you, AND see Jay's (aviation theme) Hotel.

Next day's only a 7 hour hop. <g>


Montblack
Great Circle Mapper is a "GREAT" visual aid for these kind of newsgroup
questions.

[Denny]

Interesting that this field is mentioned, KVPC... I will be going there
on Saturday to pick up a granddaughter...

denny

john smith wrote:
> In article >,
> "Bob Gardner" > wrote:
>
> > Porter County, in Valporaiso, Indiana?
>
> I second that suggestion. The folks at the FBO are great. Courtesy car
> to lots of nearby restaurants. It's been a stop along the way to OSH for
> our family the last 5 years.