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Old November 30th 06, 01:54 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,rec.aviation.ifr
Travis Marlatte
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Default Chicago area from the southwest - advice?

- Schaumburg would be my first choice for cheapest. Use mass transit. Make
sure the train schedules match your needs.

- Midway is the closest. I would choose Midway, if someone is going to pick
you up or you want to maximize your productive time on the ground. Good mass
transit access. Even with the fees, you will come out ahead by saving on car
rental.

- Gary is also a good choice for location but a little depressing. Rent a
car. You will get to experience all the glories of the Chicago area:
pollution, congestion, tolls, road construction, confusing highway
exchanges.

All of these airports are a 45 to 90 minute commute to Chicago.

IFR to Midway. VFR to Gary or Schaumburg. Coming in VFR from the SE, pass by
Gary but give them a call. They protect a very small airspace and will
probably suggest a Midway approach freq for advisories. Fly up the lakeshore
until the scenery gets boring. Then, turn around. 2500 feet, 1/2 mile or so
off shore.


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Travis
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"Ron Natalie" wrote in message
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Chad Speer wrote:
We're visiting friends who live in downtown Chicago next weekend and
I'm considering a few airports for our visit. Aside from lamenting
about the murder of Meigs (which would have been perfect, of course) or
suggesting a boycott, can anyone offer suggestions as to the best field
and FBO for the visit? We're flying an Archer, so fees and service to
the little guy are of interest.

Actually, as smelly as it sounds, Gary, IN has always been good
to us. Coming from the East it's the last thing before you
hit the big city. We've stopped their for fuel a few times
and have taken their courtesy car over to lunch (they have a
whole list of restaurants they give you with directions).
It's relatively easy to get into Chicago proper from there.



 




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