We are moving back to Texas, and one of my requirements for a house is distance from the local airstrip.

average_joker said:

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We are moving back to Texas, and one of my requirements for a house is distance from the local airstrip.

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Getting close to an airport isn't the big problem... Finding one with hangar space is the real hurdle! Much harder than finding a house that meets all of the needs!!!

Aero95 said:

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average_joker said:

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We are moving back to Texas, and one of my requirements for a house is distance from the local airstrip.

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Getting close to an airport isn't the big problem... Finding one with hangar space is the real hurdle! Much harder than finding a house that meets all of the needs!!!

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I haven't had too many issues in Houston, but not sure about other cities.

What city?

Right now we are looking in cities south or west of Fort Worth. Weatherford, Granbury, and Cleburne are contenders.

I can tell you there is a long waiting list at Coulter.

average_joker said:

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We are moving back to Texas, and one of my requirements for a house is distance from the local airstrip.

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Here you go:

https://www.pecanplantation.com/landings-airpark

My folks live on that strip. Very nice area, and good group of neighbors! Lots of commercial airline pilots.

CharlieBrown17 said:

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junior200414 said:

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My folks live on that strip. Very nice area, and good group of neighbors! Lots of commercial airline pilots.

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So which part is a lie?

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CharlieBrown17 said:

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junior200414 said:

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My folks live on that strip. Very nice area, and good group of neighbors! Lots of commercial airline pilots.

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So which part is a lie?

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It could be two different groups in the same community.

Want to see what it looks like from the ground when a Viper pops flares?

Was flying in and out of Philly the other day when POTUS was staying at his golf club in New Jersey. I bet there was someone busting the TFR every 15 minutes. I asked my FO if briefings were a thing anymore, and then actually called the briefer to check for myself. Anyways, be advised, if you bust a TFR at least one airline pilot will hear it on guard, and will be laughing at you.

average_joker said:

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Was flying in and out of Philly the other day when POTUS was staying at his golf club in New Jersey. I bet there was someone busting the TFR every 15 minutes. I asked my FO if briefings were a thing anymore, and then actually called the briefer to check for myself. Anyways, be advised, if you bust a TFR at least one airline pilot will hear it on guard, and will be laughing at you.

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Foreflight list current TFR's.......never fly without my ipad.

Man this thread makes me want to fly again. Can anyone recommend any good flying clubs around Houston? I've checked out a couple, but looking for opinions on maintenance and aircraft availability issues.

Ubitag said:

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average_joker said:

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Was flying in and out of Philly the other day when POTUS was staying at his golf club in New Jersey. I bet there was someone busting the TFR every 15 minutes. I asked my FO if briefings were a thing anymore, and then actually called the briefer to check for myself. Anyways, be advised, if you bust a TFR at least one airline pilot will hear it on guard, and will be laughing at you.

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Foreflight list current TFR's.......never fly without my ipad.

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Electronic Flight Bags are a total game changer. I'm pretty sure I've done damage to my shoulder from hauling around a few dozen pounds of paper charts.

panag said:

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Man this thread makes me want to fly again. Can anyone recommend any good flying clubs around Houston? I've checked out a couple, but looking for opinions on maintenance and aircraft availability issues.

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What part of Houston? US Flight Club out of TME has all late model Archers with air conditioning.

I don't know your flying background, but C-17s/similar used to carry multiple duffel bags of charts/paper pubs for missions before EFBs. Glad I'm a copilot now not then

I'm just west of the Galleria. Back when I owned a plane, I kept it out at AXH. Seems like all the airports are between 30-45 minutes from me.

West Houston or SGR?

Sorry meant I love west of the galleria. No home airport at the moment.

I know west Houston airport has some 172s for rent and they have an online scheduler, though you likely will need to be checked out by one of their instructors.

IMO, that airport is fairly dangerous. I'd recommend flying out towards navasota for any exercises and avoid flying under the class bravo as much as possible.

Agree with this. I flew a Lancair out of West Houston once and didn't like it. It was very busy at the time.

CharlieBrown17 said:

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I don't know your flying background, but C-17s/similar used to carry multiple duffel bags of charts/paper pubs for missions before EFBs. Glad I'm a copilot now not then

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Isn't that what the loads are for?

I had an aircraft based out of IWS for over 4 years. For those that say it is dangerous, how? I never had trouble there other than the occasional full pattern.

CharlieBrown17 said:

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I don't know your flying background, but C-17s/similar used to carry multiple duffel bags of charts/paper pubs for missions before EFBs. Glad I'm a copilot now not then

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Did those things ever have a navigator? I remember KC-135s had a great big table that was a countertop somebody bought from Home Depot half the time, but don't think I ever saw one up top in a C-17.

The Fife said:

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CharlieBrown17 said:

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I don't know your flying background, but C-17s/similar used to carry multiple duffel bags of charts/paper pubs for missions before EFBs. Glad I'm a copilot now not then

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Did those things ever have a navigator? I remember KC-135s had a great big table that was a countertop somebody bought from Home Depot half the time, but don't think I ever saw one up top in a C-17.

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The C-17 has never had a nav. It was designed from the ground up to only require 2 pilots and a load master to operate. Only special mission KC-135s have a nav now. Similarly the new C-130Js got rid of the nav.

Other than a few KC-135s, I think the only USAF jets that a dedicated nav now are the RC-135, older C-130Hs that are all Guard/Reserve and maybe a small number of other specialty airframes.

E-3s still have navs

Dangerous may be an exaggeration. I just didn't love it because it was busy airspace, under class b, and surrounded by unfavorable terrain (most are I know).

The small airport can also be difficult to identify from the surrounding area. Yes, maybe not dangerous, but one of the more stressful airports because it is busy and uncontrolled.

ATC always hands me off 10-15 miles out and there will be 2-3 other aircraft in the area. I only fly the approach into there from now on. The handling is better and the airport is always right where I expect it.

One afternoon on the Friday before Easter, I was preflighting the aircraft. I watched a complex aircraft land gear up on its belly. Had to wait several hours for a tow truck to clear the runway. Coincidence?

One time I was flying in and ceiling was about a 1500' overcast. ATC gave me RNAV 15. Approach hands me off to advisory when I'm in IMC. I make my call on Unicom and there were 2-3 other guys doing pattern work below the clouds. Single pilot, I was not ready to spot both other aircraft and the runway! That was rather stressful for a low time pilot such as myself who rarely flies IMC.

Mcchord tail.

Hardest work base in the MAF.