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Old 05-06-2008, 11:53 AM
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Default If you go to North Las Vegas..

Be sure to get the sectional (TAC?) that shows the arrival and departure points and pre-program them into your GPS.
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Old 05-06-2008, 12:06 PM
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Be sure to get the sectional (TAC?) that shows the arrival and departure points and pre-program them into your GPS.
It looks a bit messy around that airspace.
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Old 05-06-2008, 12:34 PM
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Default Henderson, NV

I am new to this forum, but I noticed your post. I just flew my 182 to Henderson last weekend and they rolled out the red carpet for us. I can tell you they treated us like kings. They had a guy waiting in the overnight tiedown area, he motioned where he wanted us and then after shutdown he helped push us back and tie us down plus called the fuel truck for me. After we fueled he loaded our luggage in the courtesy van and dropped us at the terminal. He carried our luggage in for us, I tipped him and said thanks. They run a ticket for you at the counter, and you pay for your fuel and tie down ($5 a night) when you leave. Considering how easy it was to get to and the courtesy they provide I can highly recomend going in there. They also have a shuttle to the stip and hotels! I will definetly go there again, hopefully soon! Marty
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Old 05-06-2008, 12:53 PM
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I second the "treated us like kings" at Henderson. Same treatment with me. Also, they have a free shuttle to pretty much anywhere in the city, pickup included. The shuttle runs every two hours. Call the terminal to arrange your pickup. Really works well. They also have Hertz and Enterprise counters at the terminal.

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Old 05-06-2008, 03:14 PM
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It looks a bit messy around that airspace.
Not that bad, just look for the Santa Fe hotel, Lone Mountain and four fingers lakes....main landmarks.
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Old 05-06-2008, 10:07 PM
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Not that bad, just look for the Santa Fe hotel, Lone Mountain and four fingers lakes....main landmarks.
It looks like the only way in is through one of the VFR corridors to avoid Nellis and all of the MOA's? Being a local, how would you go from St. George?
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Old 05-06-2008, 11:51 PM
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It's VERY easy to get into North Las Vegas from the north east if you're willing to talk to approach. Follow the I-15 into the area, call up Nellis approach when you're within range and just tell them you're headed to North Las Vegas (some folks just call it Northtown). Just let them know you're unfamiliar. Every time I've worked with them they've been absolutely fantastic. They'll clear you through the bravo over to VGT most likely on your own navigation. It's great scenery along there anyway. You'll see the speedway and Nellis just like all the Air Force guys do. If they do give you vectors it won't be tough at all.

If you REALLY don't want to talk to anybody on the radio, it's possible to skate under the bravo shelf to the north of Nellis. I do not recommend it as it can get pretty bumpy around the hills (expect wind) and the radio work is so easy it's a non-event.

I moved to Henderson a few weeks ago, but if you need anything while you're in town feel free to give me a call. Seven zero two six six four four zero eight eight.

Have a great trip!
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It looks like the only way in is through one of the VFR corridors to avoid Nellis and all of the MOA's? Being a local, how would you go from St. George?
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Old 05-07-2008, 08:02 AM
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Default VGT

We've only used VGT.

Nice long runways with enough options to deal with any wind situation in the desert. Good instrument approaches. Friendly controllers - as long as you read back all taxi instructions.

The enterprise car rental desk is hit & miss. We joined the hertz gold club (because of VGT) and have our keys waiting for us at the FBO desk. Pulling out on the ramp to load & unload no problem.

ATC for the class B also cooperative. No problem getting any reasonable clearance request.

Our only negative from VGT has been ground transportation, so plan ahead.
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Old 05-07-2008, 08:03 AM
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It's VERY easy to get into North Las Vegas from the north east if you're willing to talk to approach. Follow the I-15 into the area, call up Nellis approach when you're within range and just tell them you're headed to North Las Vegas (some folks just call it Northtown). Just let them know you're unfamiliar. Every time I've worked with them they've been absolutely fantastic. They'll clear you through the bravo over to VGT most likely on your own navigation. It's great scenery along there anyway. You'll see the speedway and Nellis just like all the Air Force guys do. If they do give you vectors it won't be tough at all.

If you REALLY don't want to talk to anybody on the radio, it's possible to skate under the bravo shelf to the north of Nellis. I do not recommend it as it can get pretty bumpy around the hills (expect wind) and the radio work is so easy it's a non-event.

I moved to Henderson a few weeks ago, but if you need anything while you're in town feel free to give me a call. Seven zero two six six four four zero eight eight.

Have a great trip!
I kind of thought I might be over analyzing things. Appreciate it.
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Old 05-07-2008, 09:09 AM
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Default This is good info for me as well

When I lived in California we usually flew into McCarren and tied down at Scenic (Hughes only once). I have no desire to fly there anymore but we read that Bette Midler is taking over as the show headliner at Ceaser's Palace. We are flying to the Columbia California area in October and want to Miss M on the way home. I had not even considered these other airports. Thanks for the great inputs.

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