South Alabama, Florida Panhandle day trips?

[Flying again!]

Originally Posted by douglassmt

Thanks for all your suggestions. I'll keep in mind the caverns and Dog island for the next trip. I have been to the Naval museum in PNS and we just got done with a few days in orange beach. We have been to Destin before so I'm considering going to KNEW in New Orleans and taking in the WW II museum or the aquarium.

Flightline First was a very good FBO. $20 ramp fee. It is waived if you buy 10 gallons of fuel. The taxi to the French Quarter is $30 with tip. Great view of the city when I departed, asked to head South, fly along the river and then North over the Superdome. They then had me fly over KMSY to enable me to go direct to the DFW area.

[BillL]

Originally Posted by N661DJ

Pensacola, Naval Air Museum, a must see. Fly into Ferguson field, (82J),
close to Pensacola NAS. Great people very helpfull.

+1 Once upon a time, they had the definitive piston engine development cutaways from early to late on display. As the floor space has grown, I think they are scattered about, but still the most complete I have seen. It was of particular interest to me as an "engine guy" Some great aircraft too!

[MJarreau]

In RV hours, it should be a 30 minute flight.

Great place to eat. And, of course, eat. The food is good, too!

Have either a Fergi or Debris poboy at Mother's Resturant on Poydras near the river. Don't be afraid of lines, they move quickly. Great food.

Salvo's Restaurant on Belle Chase Highway (across the river) is quite good, don't wear anything nice than jeans.

Gambino's Bakery (several locations, on near the airport) makes a cake Doberge (I can pronounce it, but I'm from there...) which is sinful. Just bought one ... $40. Employees at the place are near rude, but the product....

WWII museum is a must see. My father made some major artifact donations. VERY impressive.

A number of locations in the quarter area are all good. Acme Oyster House stands out in my mind, I don't frequent the quarter.

Have a snowball. Most places are good, I'm partial to Sal's on the corner of Metairie Road and Bonnabel Boulevard. Cheap, simple pleasure.

A visit to the Cafe DuMonde is required. Make certain to have the cafe' au lait.

If you go there, please let us know where you ate!

Check PM, please.

Have a great trip!
Michael

[mannanj]

3m5, Moon Town at 259nm. North from KMOB might be a possibility for Sat. if you are still there.

I haven't been there, but I understand it's a really neat place for aviators!

[douglassmt]

We had a nice trip today to Lakefront (KNEW) in New Orleans. The nephews (from Holland) enjoyed the ifr flight and my brief tour of the Quarter and the aquarium (my vote was the WWII museum, but I was over ruled). We ate at Redfish Grill on Bourbon St (good), and had beignets at Cafe Du Monde (not so great). It was about 45 minutes each way (no wind) from 1R8. Thanks for all the input, all "y'all" southerner s come see me in Montana, where the weather is much more civilized!

Check your PMs Michael.