Central Valley, CA stops

[xxx]

Flying up the central valley from LA, is there any on-field restaurant
that's worth a stop?
Bakersfield, Fresno, Modesto, Madera, Stockton...any reason to prefer
any one over any other for either human or airplane fuel?

[M[_1_]]

On Apr 29, 2:55 pm, xxx > wrote:
> Flying up the central valley from LA, is there any on-field restaurant
> that's worth a stop?
> Bakersfield, Fresno, Modesto, Madera, Stockton...any reason to prefer
> any one over any other for either human or airplane fuel?


http://www.chouby.com/apps/100dollarhamburger.html

[Tom L.]

Harris Ranch (Coalinga)

http://www.airnav.com/airport/3O8

http://www.californiahistoriccountryinns.com/harris.html

Restaurants, motel, shops - all within walking distance from the
runway.

On 29 Apr 2007 14:55:57 -0700, xxx > wrote:

>Flying up the central valley from LA, is there any on-field restaurant
>that's worth a stop?
>Bakersfield, Fresno, Modesto, Madera, Stockton...any reason to prefer
>any one over any other for either human or airplane fuel?

[J. Severyn]

I'll second that. A steak at Harris Ranch is a very good choice. The ramp
is about 50 yards from the front door.
John Severyn Livermore, Ca.

"Tom L." > wrote in message
...
> Harris Ranch (Coalinga)
>
> http://www.airnav.com/airport/3O8
>
> http://www.californiahistoriccountryinns.com/harris.html
>
> Restaurants, motel, shops - all within walking distance from the
> runway.
>
> On 29 Apr 2007 14:55:57 -0700, xxx > wrote:
>
>>Flying up the central valley from LA, is there any on-field restaurant
>>that's worth a stop?
>>Bakersfield, Fresno, Modesto, Madera, Stockton...any reason to prefer
>>any one over any other for either human or airplane fuel?

[Sylvain]

J. Severyn wrote:

> I'll second that. A steak at Harris Ranch is a very good choice. The
> ramp is about 50 yards from the front door.

and they now have self-serve refueling; i.e., you no longer have to
worry about calling for fuel before it closes.

--Sylvain

[Charles Felton]

Good breakfast and lunch at 1o3 (Lodi).
Charles, Lodi

"J. Severyn" > wrote in message
...
> I'll second that. A steak at Harris Ranch is a very good choice. The
> ramp is about 50 yards from the front door.
> John Severyn Livermore, Ca.
>
> "Tom L." > wrote in message
> ...
>> Harris Ranch (Coalinga)
>>
>> http://www.airnav.com/airport/3O8
>>
>> http://www.californiahistoriccountryinns.com/harris.html
>>
>> Restaurants, motel, shops - all within walking distance from the
>> runway.
>>
>> On 29 Apr 2007 14:55:57 -0700, xxx > wrote:
>>
>>>Flying up the central valley from LA, is there any on-field restaurant
>>>that's worth a stop?
>>>Bakersfield, Fresno, Modesto, Madera, Stockton...any reason to prefer
>>>any one over any other for either human or airplane fuel?
>
>

[tom]

Charles Felton wrote:
> Good breakfast and lunch at 1o3 (Lodi).
> Charles, Lodi
>
Just don't get stuck in Lodi, again.

tom

[Robert M. Gary]

On Apr 29, 2:55 pm, xxx > wrote:
> Flying up the central valley from LA, is there any on-field restaurant
> that's worth a stop?
> Bakersfield, Fresno, Modesto, Madera, Stockton...any reason to prefer
> any one over any other for either human or airplane fuel?

I assume you are new to California. Harris Ranch is a must-visit place
for anyone flying up the central valley. My wife and I go down to
Mexico several times a year and even at 9:00pm she's asking for a
stop at Harris Ranch on the way back. The resturant has its down paved
and lit runway.

-Robert

[Robert M. Gary]

On Apr 29, 6:08 pm, "J. Severyn" > wrote:
> I'll second that. A steak at Harris Ranch is a very good choice. The ramp
> is about 50 yards from the front door.
> John Severyn Livermore, Ca.

Lemoore approach once made reservations for me at Harris Ranch after I
asked to divert there!! Year ago, when I lived in Lemoore it was
pretty regular to make the 45 minute drive from the base out to the
resturant. It was an event. Steaks like no other.

-Robert

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Harris ranch is great. If in a small plane check Xwinds. I once
couldnt land there and had to go onward towards San Fran in a 152.

another spot - just went to this weekend - Techachapi Muni - closer to
LA, but had fuel for $3.50 a gallon self serve. In a windy pass but
easy airport. Watch for gliders just south and coordinate in Unicom -
but no prob. And $3.50!

[Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe]

"Robert M. Gary" > wrote in message
oups.com...
<...> I assume you are new to California. Harris Ranch is a must-visit place
> for anyone flying up the central valley. My wife and I go down to
> Mexico several times a year and even at 9:00pm she's asking for a
> stop at Harris Ranch on the way back. The resturant has its down paved
> and lit runway.

I assume that results in feather soft landings?

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Geoff
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[xxx]

Thanks for the lead on Harris. I had not heard of it but it does look
like a fine place to stop for lunch.

The runway looks like it might be more of a challenge than I'll feel
up to. If conditions are excellent, maybe I'll give it a try, but not
in a stiff crosswind.

Any second choices?