"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
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With their typical Class C landing fees, ramp fees, and avgas at $3.38 per
gallon, flying in commercially is almost looking to be more affordable
than
flying our own plane.

It's air racing. What's "affordable" got to do with it? Heck, most of
the time I wind up flying myself somewhere, "affordable" doesn't really
figure into things. Every now and then, a coincidental side-effect was that
it was cheaper, but I sure don't count on that.

Anyway, the year I went, I stayed in Truckee and drove each day up to
Reno/Stead. It wasn't that bad, actually...all on interstates with high
speed limits. Of course, I had the use of my brother's car...you'd have to
rent one or find someone to carpool with. I don't know what they're
charging for overnight at Truckee now, but it was $5/night last time I
parked there and fuel's a lot cheaper than at Reno.

Sorry...I don't have any information to offer of stuff that's actually in
Reno, not having ever done more than stopped at the airport for fuel.
Speaking of which, if it's hot when you land and you land on the big runway,
don't bother trying to brake while you're on the rubber marks from the
airliners. For that matter, no point in even trying to touch down on
them...they get as slick as wet ice when the rubber heats up.

If you do find yourself in the Truckee/Tahoe City area and want to take in
some of the outdoor sights, be sure to drop by Factory Bike at Squaw Valley
Road and Highway 89 for bike rentals. It's my brother's shop...he rents
"cruisers", which are great for low key, fun rides along the river trail
that goes right by his shop (and into Tahoe City, on the north shore of Lake
Tahoe). http://www.factorybike.net Sorry, as far as I know he doesn't
offer Usenet discounts. Maybe if you tell him I sent you, he'll give you a
deal anyway.

Pete