USA: Florida

[smokyray]

Flew the Rocket over to Arthur Dunn Airpark in Titusville (closest uncontrolled airport to Cape Canaveral) to watch a former squadron buddy sky-dive. I landed on the grass strip 04 (1790')but they have a longer, paved runway for those who need it. We taxied up behind the Skydiver hangar for public parking. They have SS 100LL in front of the hangar.
After watching my buddy "take the plunge" we drove a mile and a half to Dixie Crossroads for some most excellent seafood. Their Key Lime pie is a 7 out of 10 (10 being Pepe's in Key West). Even if you had to hoof it, it wasn't that far, simply exit the airport onto Williams St., turn right go 1/2 mile to the main drag(Garden St)and turn left, go 1 mile to Dixie St.
Dixie's phone number is 321-268-5000. Definitely a great stop.

Rob Ray
F16,RV4ormerly
HR2
www.dixiecrossroads.com
http://www.airnav.com/airport/X21

[dsb]

Originally Posted by smokyray

Flew the Rocket over to Arthur Dunn Airpark in Titusville (closest uncontrolled airport to Cape Canaveral) to watch a former squadron buddy sky-dive. I landed on the grass strip 04 (1790')but they have a longer, paved runway for those who need it. We taxied up behind the Skydiver hangar for public parking. They have SS 100LL in front of the hangar.
After watching my buddy "take the plunge" we drove a mile and a half to Dixie Crossroads for some most excellent seafood. Their Key Lime pie is a 7 out of 10 (10 being Pepe's in Key West). Even if you had to hoof it, it wasn't that far, simply exit the airport onto Williams St., turn right go 1/2 mile to the main drag(Garden St)and turn left, go 1 mile to Dixie St.
Dixie's phone number is 321-268-5000. Definitely a great stop.

Rob Ray
F16,RV4ormerly
HR2
www.dixiecrossroads.com
http://www.airnav.com/airport/X21

Dixie Crossroads is good, but some of the best BBQ you'll ever have is about 2 mi north of Dunn on US 1... That would be Louis' BBQ... I promise, you'll thank me...

BTW, I made my first jump at Dunn... In 1980...

Dave

[dmaib]

Stella's Skyline Cafe is right on the airport at New Smyrna Beach. (KEVB)
Live jazz on Fri. and Sat. nights.
Nice bar and seating on the veranda is nice. Good food and drink.

[turbo]

stopped by GIF and had a great sandwich at the new cafe. saw two self launch motorgliders depart and spent a while a jack browns seaplane base sitting on the dock on a beautifull day.

[MustangUSA]

This announcement had also been listed in the Calendar Section....this is just a reminder in hopes more RV's will have time to fly over an join us for a few hours.



EAA Chapter 193, and Cuyler Airpark resident John Wanamaker announces we will host another one of our tasty Ice Cream Socials on SATURDAY, 13 June 2009.

Many varieties of Milk Shakes, sundaes, banana splits, and many other tasty ice cream delights. Fly-in or drive-in, and sample our famous milk shakes on your 100 dollar hamburger route!

ALL aircraft welcome... Ultralights, Para-planes, LSA's, Heli's, Certified Aircraft, and Experimentals (especially RV?s). Cuyler Airpark (FD27) is a 3,250' x 65' grass, lighted air strip. 122.9 unicom. 10:00am till 4:00pm

Over night camping or motor home RV?s welcomed, or we can help make arrangements at one of our local motels if needed. Call John at 904-259-0706 if you need additional information or assistance. We have an average of 10-25+ aircraft attending each social... more the merrier, we say! Not a pilot, or own a plane? Not a problem... we would love to have you and your family drive-in, and attend regardless, and have some fun and look at all the BEAUTIFUL aircraft! A small donation to EAA Chapter 193 requested for refreshments consumed.

Hope to see you there!

[dmaib]

We have flown to St. Augustine a few times for the classic $100 breakfast at the nice airport cafe.
However, we have now been there twice to attend concerts at the St. Augustine Amphitheater. http://www.staugamphitheatre.com/ (The first time we saw Hall and Oates, and this time we saw Jackson Browne, so I guess this dates us just a bit) This little gem is, without a doubt, one of the nicest outdoor venues around. There is not a bad seat in the house, and the location, staff, and setting are really nice. You can stay at a nice hotel in old St. Augustine and drive, or take a taxi (that's what we did the first time) to the venue in about 15 minutes. This time we stayed at the Castillo Real Hotel out near the beach. It is about two miles from the venue. One could walk to the venue in 30 or 40 minutes, bicycle in about 10 minutes, or drive and park for $5 at the venue. The Castillo Real is a very nice hotel and is about 100 yards from the beach. The Cafe 11, right across the street, is a funky breakfast joint that we really enjoyed.
Galaxy Aviation is a very nice FBO and they treated us well. The airport cafe is upstairs from Galaxy. The FBO 100LL is expensive, but you can taxi to the city self-serve and get $3.59 fuel.
The Extra factory is on this airport, so you see some pretty cool airplanes flying around.

[turbo]

Key West EYW has a airport cafe. The lower keys run east to west so you have the sun at your back going down and at your back coming home. Fantastic island flying on a clear day.
Fort Lauderdale FXE has a new airport cafe now. Always fun dealing with the busy airspace.
Naples APF has the best ribs a Micholbobs just out side the airport on the main road.
Venice VNC has Sharkys on the beach dining a short walk from the plane
FLY FOR FOOD FUN FRIENDS FAST FOREVER FINALLY FINISHED FRED

[dmaib]

I went to the Winter Haven Pilots Association annual fly-in at KGIF today with some friends. The weather was spectacular and the meal was really great. This was one of those Florida days where you can see both coasts from about 6,000'. I just finished my very first Condition Inspection yesterday. Test flew the airplane yesterday evening and filled it with gas. It was a pleasure to get back in the air today with the trip to Winter Haven. Lots of airplanes and quite a few RV's.

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[777Dave]

Well, inevitably the weather up north is starting to turn and the great flying days are becoming fewer. Fortunately we have some vacation Jan/Feb 2010 and have been offered a house in Cape Coral. I'm considering taking TDQ down so that we can do some flying around Fla.
Can anyone recommend a small airport (turf ok) in the viscinity of North Fort Myers/Cape Coral that we could use as a base of operations? I realize that all airports are friendly, but some are super friendly and a few are especially RV friendly My airport here in Brampton, Canada is one such place.
Ideas appreciated. Thanks

[a8301]

Hi Dave
I keep my RV KPGD, a 20 min drive from NFM. 15 more or less RV,s are based there.










Bruce