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saolesen(at)sirentel.net
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Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 7:55 pm Post subject: Mesa and KFFZ

I have a trip planned to Mesa's  Falcon Field (KFFZ)  and would like advice on a good FBO.  It seems they are numerous and I haven't a clue which one to pick.  



Things to do in the area would be appreciated as well.



Thanks



Sheldo Olesen

N475PV  440hrs



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nukeflyboy

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Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 8:09 pm Post subject: Re: Mesa and KFFZ

I don't know anything about the field but we recently stayed nearby and really enjoyed the Boyce-Thompson State Park.  It specializes in desert plants and is a great place for a walk/hike.  It is located in the town of Superior, about 40 minutes east of the metromess.

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Kellym

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Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 8:19 pm Post subject: Mesa and KFFZ

Can't say that I can make a recommendation at FFZ. However, unless you 

have real need to be there, CHD is only around 10nm SW, with cheaper 

fuel, cafe on field, with nearby lodging and rental cars. FBO full and 

self serve, and city self serve fuel, full service maintenance facility, 

etc. I'm based there, building my -10 there, happy to assist.

There are plenty of things to do, from golf, zoo, botanical gardens, art 

and other museums.

FFZ does have both CAF facility with numerous WWII aircraft, and Boeing 

helicopter factory. 2 flying -10s there and another nearby in finishing 

phase.

Around the area there is Sedona with scenic red rocks, aircraft carrier 

runway. Eloy has world class sky diving facility. Tucson has Pima Air 

Museum and Davis Monthan AFB with both active A-10 squadron and most 

mothballed USAF aircraft. Pinal AirPark is one of the country's biggest 

airliner storage facility.



On 11/27/2012 8:54 PM, Sheldon Olesen wrote:

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 I have a trip planned to Mesa's  Falcon Field (KFFZ)  and would like advice on a good FBO.  It seems they are numerous and I haven't a clue which one to pick.



 Things to do in the area would be appreciated as well.



 Thanks



 Sheldo Olesen

 N475PV  440hrs



 Do not archive



 Sent from my iPad




	


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Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 8:30 pm Post subject: Mesa and KFFZ

Falcon Aviation ............but recommend you use the self serve fuel for savings...............but don't be bashful about asking Falcon if they have hangar or t-Shade available (for a fee of course)..............although not alot of risk at a simple tie down outside............as of today the multiple day forcast it sunny..........then sunny.......then expected to be sunny..........

 

If you indicate what types of activities you enjoy we can get you lots of recomendations................

 



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 From: saolesen(at)sirentel.net

 Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2012 21:54:43 -0600

 To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com

 

 --> RV10-List message posted by: Sheldon Olesen <saolesen(at)sirentel.net>

 

 I have a trip planned to Mesa's  Falcon Field (KFFZ)  and would like advice on a good FBO.  It seems they are numerous and I haven't a clue which one to pick.  

 

 Things to do in the area would be appreciated as well.

 

 Thanks

 

 Sheldo Olesen

 N475PV  440hrs

 

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Tim Olson

Joined: 25 Jan 2007
Posts: 2871

Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 6:00 am Post subject: Mesa and KFFZ

I ended up at KCHD a year or more ago...it was a good place

to stay, so I can 2nd that choice.

Tim

On 11/27/2012 10:19 PM, Kelly McMullen wrote:

 	  Quote: 	

 Can't say that I can make a recommendation at FFZ. However, unless you

 have real need to be there, CHD is only around 10nm SW, with cheaper

 fuel, cafe on field, with nearby lodging and rental cars. FBO full and

 self serve, and city self serve fuel, full service maintenance facility,

 etc. I'm based there, building my -10 there, happy to assist.

 There are plenty of things to do, from golf, zoo, botanical gardens, art

 and other museums.

 FFZ does have both CAF facility with numerous WWII aircraft, and Boeing

 helicopter factory. 2 flying -10s there and another nearby in finishing

 phase.

 Around the area there is Sedona with scenic red rocks, aircraft carrier

 runway. Eloy has world class sky diving facility. Tucson has Pima Air

 Museum and Davis Monthan AFB with both active A-10 squadron and most

 mothballed USAF aircraft. Pinal AirPark is one of the country's biggest

 airliner storage facility.

 On 11/27/2012 8:54 PM, Sheldon Olesen wrote:

> 

>

> I have a trip planned to Mesa's  Falcon Field (KFFZ)  and would like

> advice on a good FBO.  It seems they are numerous and I haven't a clue

> which one to pick.

>

> Things to do in the area would be appreciated as well.

>

> Thanks

>

> Sheldo Olesen

> N475PV  440hrs

>

> Do not archive

>

> Sent from my iPad

>

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Mauledriver(at)nc.rr.com
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 10:29 am Post subject: Mesa and KFFZ

I visited Phoenix last season about this time but didn't visit KFFZ.



I parked it for a week at Scottsdale's Aircenter at KSDL because it was 

closest to where I was going.  It's primarily a jetport which can 

translate into a high level of service and amenities. Definitely the 

case at KSDL's Scottsdale Aircenter.  Overpriced fuel, $15/night 

otherwise,  Ice cream sandwiches along with all the rest and we were the 

only SE piston in sight.  I like it like that.   It was perfect except....



.. due to some radio problems I needed some avionics help.  The shop at 

Aircenter looked at me like I grew a third head.  A call out on this 

list brought Kelly to the rescue.  I flew over to KCHD to get some 

access to tools and advice.  (Thanks again Kelly!!) KCHD is a great 

light plane place with lot's of planes and facilities.  I'd stay there 

if it were closer to my destination.



This was my first western excursion with a power plane.  As others have 

hinted out, shade or a hangar is very desirable.  First day out in the 

SW sun after 100 flying hours, things in my interior started to come 

apart.  Nothing serious but an interior shield is the minimum required.  

Missed a serious dust storm by a day.



I need to get back there soon.



Bill "between trips" Watson

N215TG



On 11/27/2012 10:54 PM, Sheldon Olesen wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		   



 I have a trip planned to Mesa's  Falcon Field (KFFZ)  and would like advice on a good FBO.  It seems they are numerous and I haven't a clue which one to pick.



 Things to do in the area would be appreciated as well.



 Thanks



 Sheldo Olesen

 N475PV  440hrs



 Do not archive



 Sent from my iPad



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