Amadeus
Well Known Member
The Lockwood Aviation Rotax Maintenance class is being held Feb 28 & Mar 01. I would like to fly my RV-12iS from Lexington, KY to attend the class. Having never flown in the state of Florida I thought it might be best to be informed by locals!
Is there a time of day that is best to avoid flying due to winds, storms or other weather patterns that prevail in late February/early March? I've found that KGIF has mogas but cannot find others - are there more mogas outlets? There are many Restricted airspaces throughout Florida, even KSEF sits in the middle of one, can VFR get easy clearance through these Restricted areas? Is it better to fly right down the center of the state or along the east coast and cut in to get to KSEF? Should I check on hangar storage while there or is it safe for a Light Sport to tie down outside for a few days?
It appears to be about 7 hours of flying time but depending on headwinds and ATC route arounds there will be possibly two fuel stops along the way extending wheels up to destination to perhaps 9 hours (or more). Are there any hotels on airports (like at KSEF) or directly adjacent where I could easily spend the night if the day gets too tiring?
Should I just take Delta Airlines in Fort Myers and rent a car?
Is there a time of day that is best to avoid flying due to winds, storms or other weather patterns that prevail in late February/early March? I've found that KGIF has mogas but cannot find others - are there more mogas outlets? There are many Restricted airspaces throughout Florida, even KSEF sits in the middle of one, can VFR get easy clearance through these Restricted areas? Is it better to fly right down the center of the state or along the east coast and cut in to get to KSEF? Should I check on hangar storage while there or is it safe for a Light Sport to tie down outside for a few days?
It appears to be about 7 hours of flying time but depending on headwinds and ATC route arounds there will be possibly two fuel stops along the way extending wheels up to destination to perhaps 9 hours (or more). Are there any hotels on airports (like at KSEF) or directly adjacent where I could easily spend the night if the day gets too tiring?
Should I just take Delta Airlines in Fort Myers and rent a car?