I flew over Carp (CYRP) the other day and they have a new row of hangers
going up. Not sure what the cost is, but hangers are a must for our
winters, IMHO.


"Jose Vivanco" wrote in message
...

Thank you kindly for all the info. I spent most of today checking out big,
bad CYOW, CYRP (Carp), CYRO (Rockcliffe) and Smiths Falls (CYSH); I also
exchanged phone msgs with a guy at Gatineau (CYND). Tomorrow I'll find out
if I got one of the empty spots at Rockcliffe, their main claim to fame is
their low rates and low traffic. David makes an excellent point about all
the conveniences in CYOW, but, for a 50% savings on tie-down (that is for
a
spot with hydro) and lower mechanic rates I'll go to Rockcliffe. Smiths
Falls seems like a great place, dirt low rates ($85/year), cool flying
club,
but, it is 54 Km from the Hunt Club bridge ... and I live in the Glebe!

I also talked for a while to a woman at another flight school in CYOW, her
name and the school name escapes me now; I got the distinct impression the
CYOW administrators DON'T like general aviation .... they sort of make the
point by charging $30/month on top of the tie-down fees. Dorval (CYUL) is
free, go figure. I don't think those $30/month per general aviation
aircraft
actually make a dent in their grandiose new terminal building payments ...
It would almost be worth it to pick CYOW just to **** 'em off :-)

Anyhow, if I don't get a spot at Rockcliffe, I'll go to the Ottawa Flying
Club ... They seem to have plenty of space.

Thanks again.


Jose Vivanco
C-GPYH






"Bob" wrote in message
...
Rockcliffe is "no frills" compared to CYOW. But tie down is $400 a
year or $600 with hydro.

AME is $40/ hr vs. $60 at CYOW.

Not very many ATC delays either :-)

Bob