Recent content by Vince45

MPG at Van Nuys has some tie-downs available. Less than $200 a month. If that's of interest over a hangar, you might suggest that to your buddy.

The new owner has absolutely carried on with the great customer service. He sent me a newer/better/upgraded version of the hose on a unit that I purchased used. Wouldn't even take $$ for shipping costs. I was impressed. As for "how they work.." They work great for what they are. Use them...

I wonder what would have transpired had you gone inside. I fly out of Signature West @ VNY quite often. The folks who work there are very nice and accommodating. There's no doubt the corporate rules dictate their fee schedule, but I know there is wiggle room for the CSA's in cases of...

Great videos.. The note you pointed out about the VNY Class D isn't for Class D VFR services. There is no requirement to contact SoCal to transition the airspace VFR when the tower is closed. The note is for IFR services, both departure and arrival, to the field. Of course, SoCal will...

I was on top at 9000' the other day on a trip from Napa to SoCal. Obviously the tops can change day to day. A couple years ago, I was returning from Oregon during that bad fire season and couldn't get on top at 13500'

It seems I am constantly advertising for Henderson (KHND). On almost a daily basis I get asked some variation of this question and I alway tell people to fly into HND. Getting in to HND is easier than getting into North Vegas and way easier than getting into KLAS. Much better FBO service and...

I highly recommend Henderson. $5 overnight with reasonable fuel prices. Great staff at the FBO. Rental cars available at reasonable rates, right inside the FBO. Free shuttles every so often to the strip, but I would rather have a car. Good restaurant inside as well, if you are so inclined...

I have renewed via Jepp and Gleim. Gleim is the best for my money and time. Highly recommend their program after using it for my last three renewals.

I listened to all the opinions and interviews on Aero-News (cool Podcasts by the way), checked out the websites and read all the above messages. I am leaning toward not renewing and waiting to see how the dust settles. Kind of like sitting on the fence and not making a decision, which I...

I received my offer to renew my NAFI Membership today. I have been loosely following the saga between NAFI and the new emerging group, SAFE. I was wondering what the (hopefully) unbiased opinions on the topic were from CFI's on the message board. Are current NAFI members staying with NAFI...