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Old 07-31-2007, 06:40 PM
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Default 80D-Clare county

80D-Clare county, Harrison, taxi right up to Yvonnes aero-port cafe,little diner right on the airport or walk across the street to other restaurants,taxi ways are gravel/grass
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Old 08-04-2007, 07:21 PM
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Default Selfridge ANGB Air Museum

OK, you can't fly into it, but if you find yourself near Selfridge Air National Guard Base ( North of the Detroit area) there is an air museum you really might want to check out.

The base has a museum of the various aircraft (about 20-30) that were based there since the 1950's and before. In particular, there is a P-3 Orion and a C-130A that are open to walk through and sit in the cockpits. The P-3 Orion you enter the back and walk through to the front seeing the 1970's vintage antisub equipment and you can sit in the pilot's seat. A massive airplane. The same arrangement exists for the C-130A, you can walk around in the back of the airplane where the paratroops would have sat and then you can climb up into the flight deck and sit in the pilot's (or co-pilot's or flight engineer's or navigator's) seat and get a feel for what it would have been like to fly one of these things. Suprisingly, the visibility out of the C-130 was quite good.

There is also an inside museum area with cross sectioned P-51 and P-47 engines and an F-16 cockpit you can sit in. Aircraft I can remember seeing outside there included F-84, F-86, F-100, F-101, F4, F-16, F-14, a Canberra, AH-1, UH-1, F-101, F-106, a Nike-Ajax, a Nike Hercules and a bunch of observation aircraft and some others I cannot remember at this moment. It's not Wright Patterson but it is worth stopping in for. Comparable to Castle AFB Museum in Atwater CA.

I was there this afternoon as part of a CAP training assignment. I believe all you need to do to get on base is to stop at the main gate and ask to see the museum after showing your driver license. Be careful to ask where you can and can't go - I was warned that there was a restricted area nearby where alert F-16s were kept and appropriately guarded.

Right close to I-94 exit 238 I think.

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Old 08-10-2007, 03:50 PM
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Default Plainwell, MI

Plainwell Municipal (61D) is a good lunch destination. On the field just behind the office is the "Flyinn Restaurant". If you keep going east to the road, a matter of a few feet, and walk north, you'll first encounter on the right the "747 Neighborhood Bistro" and then, also on the right, "Sam's Joint". That's were we ate and it was very good. The building, decor, atmosphere and service are also good. Fuel was $4.29 today, self serve.
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Old 08-19-2007, 06:24 AM
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Default Houghton Lake Roscommon Co. Blodgett Memorial (KHTL)

The food is excellent at the Spikehorn Grill, just walking distance south of HTL and across the road. The Ancho Salmon special on Friday is superb. The fuel is well below average at this time.
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Old 07-13-2009, 09:23 AM
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Default KAZO - AirZoo - Kalamazoo

We went up to AirZoo on Sunday and had a great time! This air museum has two large buildings with over 50 aircraft. It has interactive simulators, various items from NASA, vintage cars, motorcyles, and more. We flew right up to AirZoo, parking was free. Prices for the museum were reasonable $8-13 depending on how many rides you think you will want to do. There is a snack shop and gift store at the larger building. The two buildings are within walking distance from each other. The aircraft are in great condition and they all have posted detailed information. It is a must see for any aircraft enthusiast. There something to do for all ages.

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Old 08-14-2010, 06:36 AM
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Default Mackinac Island Trip

Just too d**n hot in Memphis. We flew the 7 to northern Michigan for a few days of relief.
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Old 09-24-2010, 11:53 AM
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Default 80D

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80D-Clare county, Harrison, taxi right up to Yvonnes aero-port cafe,little diner right on the airport or walk across the street to other restaurants,taxi ways are gravel/grass
Yvonnes is great--had the burger combo! Just remember to bring cash! No debit/CC's accepted...
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Old 02-12-2011, 03:19 PM
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Default Latest on Air Zoo

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We went up to AirZoo on Sunday and had a great time! This air museum has two large buildings with over 50 aircraft. It has interactive simulators, various items from NASA, vintage cars, motorcyles, and more. We flew right up to AirZoo, parking was free. Prices for the museum were reasonable $8-13 depending on how many rides you think you will want to do. There is a snack shop and gift store at the larger building. The two buildings are within walking distance from each other. The aircraft are in great condition and they all have posted detailed information. It is a must see for any aircraft enthusiast. There something to do for all ages.

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Admission to the Air Zoo is free to all. You only pay for rides if you use them. The Air Zoo is currently building a 50,000 sq ft addition which should be open Spring 2011. Definitely a must see.
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Old 02-12-2011, 03:29 PM
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Default More on Plainwell 61D

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Plainwell Municipal (61D) is a good lunch destination. On the field just behind the office is the "Flyinn Restaurant". If you keep going east to the road, a matter of a few feet, and walk north, you'll first encounter on the right the "747 Neighborhood Bistro" and then, also on the right, "Sam's Joint". That's were we ate and it was very good. The building, decor, atmosphere and service are also good. Fuel was $4.29 today, self serve.
Plainwell Airport has 2 grass strips and 1 paved, and fuel. The Fly Inn Restaurant, on the field, is a long time family owned and wonderful little cafe. It is open for breakfast every day, lunch every day but Sunday and dinner Wed, Thur and Friday. Absolutely the best cheesburgers anywhere.
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Old 07-30-2015, 05:46 AM
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Default Dalton 3DA

Flushing Dalton airport is on the northwest side of Flint's Class C inner ring. No problems getting in or out, the Flint facility controllers are very friendly. The restaurant is right next to the approach end of 18. Land and park your plane on the grass in front of the restaurant. Fast, friendly service and great pies. You know it's good when the place is filled with locals who have driven there at 2:00 in the afternoon.
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