I have to cancel
 

Got a problem... my battery's shot. I ordered a new one last week but it got delayed by the weather up north and now it's not going to arrive until Saturday. Oh well, maybe next year.

Have a great time!

Big Bend - Me too!
 

If the stars stay aligned, I expect to arrive at BIBE tomorrow afternoon, in time for dinner. Plan to camp and signed up for the Sunday morning horseback ride. Look forward to seeing folks tomorrow and Saturday!

Fuel Stop
 

Just a dumb Q, but why is everyone stopping at Alpine for fuel? I was planning on filling the tanks about halfway there so that I was at 1/2 fuel flying over terrain (I don't climb as well as most RVs). SJT seems to be a good stop between the DFW Metromess and BBSP.

Fuel stops and local hours
 

Personally, I'll stop in Marfa. I think the idea is to have plenty of fuel for sightseeing in the area of Big Bend.

One thing, also, to consider is that many FBOs in this neck of the world are not open on Sunday or holidays (i.e., 18th and 19th). And, the airports are commonly far apart. Some say that this is the wild west. If you will need fuel on the way home on Sunday or Monday, it would be prudent to confirm that the planned FBO will be open (or find a self serve airport) and then make sure you have an alternative plan in case their situation changes. Alternatively, most airport will come out and fuel you on Sunday/holidays for a $35-$50 fee.

Sightseeing!
 

Like Louise said - I want to have as much fuel on board for local flying as I can get. With the RV, climb is not an issue... :D

We'll miss ya' Jon - get that battery installed and come out for two days!

Big Bend Fuel Availability
 

100LL prices and availability confirmed by telephone at 1:00 p.m. Thursday Feb 15:

E38 - Alpine, self-serve credit card $3.70/gal.
KMRF - Marfa, daylight hours including Sunday full-service $3.90/gal.

Chase Snodgrass
Presidio, TX
http://flybigbend.com

FYI- for those coming from the east KBAZ has self serv for 2.90 a gallon and they have a resturant on the field. It is might be to far east but it looks to be the cheapest fuel and a good breadfest or lunch stop over. I hope to make it out on Saturday, to meet some of those that have finished your RV's. If they finish my roof in time I will be leaving KHYI in my old and slow straight leg Cardinal. I will bring my practice kits that I just finished for some critical inspections.

Have a good time everybody!
 

I will be on IH-10 heading west to Kerrville Friday. I will look up a few times to watch everyone zooming overhead from Houston. Have a good time and post those pictures.

McStealth

Heading out!
 

Looks like a great day for flying across the state of Texas - except that I'll be up against headwinds all the way.

Lookign forward to meetign some new folks out at Big Bend.

Paul

Delayed
 

Hey folks - I decided to delay until tomorrow - winds at the intermediate points looked too ugly to me. With luck, I will be heading over tomorrow morning. If you're reading this from the park, please let Paul know.