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KLEW vs. KAUG
Assuming no difficulties, I plan to do my commercial solo XC next week. I originally chose KAUG as the 250+ plus point. I essentially chose it from a list of places recommended by a local FBO, it being in the right direction that I can visit some family in between. But it is (according to airnav) 286 miles from my starting point (KCDW). I noticed another airport that looks nice, KLEW, that's only 260 miles. 26 miles is no big deal, of course, but I'm wondering why the FBO listed the further airport. Alas, nobody there seems to remember why. So...for people familiar with KLEW and/or KAUG: any recommendations or insights? - Andrew P.S. It appears from the AF/D that I can reach departure from the ground from both for a clearance (should I decide to file), right? |
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On Fri, 15 Apr 2005 15:23:15 -0400, Andrew Gideon
wrote: Assuming no difficulties, I plan to do my commercial solo XC next week. I originally chose KAUG as the 250+ plus point. I essentially chose it from a list of places recommended by a local FBO, it being in the right direction that I can visit some family in between. But it is (according to airnav) 286 miles from my starting point (KCDW). I noticed another airport that looks nice, KLEW, that's only 260 miles. 26 miles is no big deal, of course, but I'm wondering why the FBO listed the further airport. Alas, nobody there seems to remember why. So...for people familiar with KLEW and/or KAUG: any recommendations or insights? - Andrew P.S. It appears from the AF/D that I can reach departure from the ground from both for a clearance (should I decide to file), right? Nice restaurant for breasfast and lunch @ KLEW Nicer FBO also. |
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I've never been to KAUG, but have flown to KLEW many times.
It's a very nice local airport, with a full-service FBO and a restaurant on the field. Nice big runways for an airport in the middle of nowhere! Plus if you're based in CDW, you can get to LEW without having to buy an extra sectional... Andrew Gideon wrote in online.com: Assuming no difficulties, I plan to do my commercial solo XC next week. I originally chose KAUG as the 250+ plus point. I essentially chose it from a list of places recommended by a local FBO, it being in the right direction that I can visit some family in between. But it is (according to airnav) 286 miles from my starting point (KCDW). I noticed another airport that looks nice, KLEW, that's only 260 miles. 26 miles is no big deal, of course, but I'm wondering why the FBO listed the further airport. Alas, nobody there seems to remember why. So...for people familiar with KLEW and/or KAUG: any recommendations or insights? - Andrew P.S. It appears from the AF/D that I can reach departure from the ground from both for a clearance (should I decide to file), right? |
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Judah wrote:
Plus if you're based in CDW, you can get to LEW without having to buy an extra sectional... Laugh Alas, too late. - Andrew |
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I flew out of AUG for many years.. having lived just a few miles down the
river.. but now I live in the desert southwest. I'm not sure if the restaurant on the field is still open. It opens and closes without notice, but it was open when I was home last summer. If it is not, it's a quick walk down the hill to lots of fast food and restaurants, time it right, and someone will probably give you a free ride. One thing about AUG not experienced at many airports.. it sits on a hill top... the approach to every runway is to a bluff.. carrier style... on windy days you'll find sinking air on short final.. the air flow up and over the top.. flowing down the other side.. which just happens to be the approach end. It's especially fun watching people make approaches to Rwy26, the short cross wind runway, carrying too much speed, the other end comes up very quickly. The FBO on the field, Maine Instrument Flight, has been there for many years.. great people, family owned. I even had fun one summer.. going back to fly.. and needing a "local check out", the Chief CFI and DPE who were both students when I was there many years before, teamed me up with a young instructor. "Take him around the pattern a few times and make sure he's ok" , was the direction they gave him. So off we go, when we got back and the new CFI is entering his signature to my log book, that I am "qualified to fly their Sundowner", I catch the CFI and DPE watching. I comment, it flew the same as it always did. The CFI gives me this quizzical look, then I flipped back about 20yrs in my log book, and show him the same N-numbers in my book from many of the aircraft that are still in the flight school. Great School. BT "Andrew Gideon" wrote in message online.com... Assuming no difficulties, I plan to do my commercial solo XC next week. I originally chose KAUG as the 250+ plus point. I essentially chose it from a list of places recommended by a local FBO, it being in the right direction that I can visit some family in between. But it is (according to airnav) 286 miles from my starting point (KCDW). I noticed another airport that looks nice, KLEW, that's only 260 miles. 26 miles is no big deal, of course, but I'm wondering why the FBO listed the further airport. Alas, nobody there seems to remember why. So...for people familiar with KLEW and/or KAUG: any recommendations or insights? - Andrew P.S. It appears from the AF/D that I can reach departure from the ground from both for a clearance (should I decide to file), right? |
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