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08-23-2010, 01:36 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Charlottesville, VA
Posts: 801
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Back in my Beech A36 days I used to fly into KCHS all of the time (my wife is from Charleston). It was Mercury Air Center then, and while a little pricey, service was always excellent. Rental car was always waiting for us and the airplane was always gassed up and ready to go when we were ready to travel back home. It's been at least 3 years since I've been there so things may have changed. It is super convenient to downtown.
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08-23-2010, 01:51 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Greensboro,NC
Posts: 152
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Many trips to Charleston.
We had two sons graduate from The Citadel and spent many nights in and around Charleston. We have flown into the AFB often, but settled on East Cooper, sorry KLRO now. A couple of trips into Executive were not pleasant and we stayed away over the eight years when we frequently visited the area. We most enjoyed staying in the bed &breakfast homes downtown. The Citadel has a Friday afternoon parade, nice if you are into parades! Lots of places to dine, all variations of food and $'s. Make reservations! As Ron stated the old sub is an interesting display. Walk the Battery nice homes, try pricing a few!
Have fun,
David
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08-23-2010, 04:51 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Charlottesville, VA
Posts: 801
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Quote:
Originally Posted by odlee
Walk the Battery nice homes, try pricing a few!
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We're trying to sell one 2 blocks off the Battery. Prices ain't what they used to be!
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RV-8 N52VV
Charlottesville, VA
AFS 4500 EFIS & 3400 EFIS/EM
G430W - SL30 - G327 - G696 - G240
TT DigiFlight II VSVG w/pitch autotrim
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08-23-2010, 05:01 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Greensboro,NC
Posts: 152
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I can believe it.
We looked, but did not have 7 digits in the checking account! Then or now! But I did build a RV!
David
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08-24-2010, 07:41 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Severna Park, Maryland
Posts: 446
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What's up with airports in the Charleston, SC area? Gas prices are almost $2.00 above average, tie down fees, facility fees? Do they think they are New York City?
I've been invited to spend a few days on Kiawah Island and was shocked by how expensive the area is to fly into.
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09-01-2010, 01:04 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Newport, TN
Posts: 7,496
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I called to talk to these folks and they said I had to be affiliated with the Government some way. Being a vet was not good enough...
Looks like Earl might be far enough North for us by Friday to still let this trip happen....Fingers crossed! I hope that it stays off shore but that does not look probable at this point!
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Originally Posted by MSFT-1
Tie down at the AF flying club. Cheap fuel, cheap tiedowns, close to downtown. Also very friendly and accomodating staff.
Highly recommended.
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Last edited by Brantel : 09-01-2010 at 01:09 PM.
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09-02-2010, 10:30 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: New Smyrna Beach, FL
Posts: 1,339
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KirkGrovesRV8
I take my wife to Charleston every year it's my favorite city! I fly into CHS it's easy and not too bad ( price wise)
Have Fun!!!!!
Oh and if you do go into CHS have the FBO get you a room at the Double Tree very nice hotel and right in the heart of downtown Charleston
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I will echo Kirk's recommendation. We utilized Odyssey Aviation at KCHS and they were just fine. Pricey on fuel, but everybody in that area is. They put us up in a hangar overnight. We took a cab to the Doubletree instead of renting a car. Parking is pretty expensive in downtown Charleston. Lots to see and do within walking distance of the Doubletree. Don't miss Hank's Seafood right across the street from the Doubletree. The Shrimp and Grits entree made my wife swoon. 
We will be going back.
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New Smyrna Beach, FL
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"In '69 I was 21, and I called the road my own"
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Last edited by dmaib : 09-02-2010 at 10:40 AM.
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