Airport/FBO recommendations, mid Ohio

[BrianR]

I am planning a cross country trip in the 182 from NY to Peoria, then on to Iowa in a couple weeks. Now, as a VFR only pilot with not a great amount of schedule flexibility, I realize the chances of being able to fly this trip are not all that great. But in the event the weather gods cooperate, any recommendations for a mid-Ohio stop for fuel and maybe a quick bite to eat?

I am looking on ForeFlight at MFD in Mansfield or perhaps 1G5 in Medina, only because they are pretty much half way to my destination. My goals are a fairly quick in-and-out, reasonable fuel prices and ideally, some sort of on-field restaurant, though the last is only desirable, not required. I don't want to go any further south than Mansfield, but figure I could use a break anywhere between Cleveland/Akron and there.

Any suggestions/recommendations are appreciated...

 

[bluesky74656]

I know I'm ignoring a criteria here, but Carroll County (KTSO) has a great on-field restaurant and self-serve gas. It's a little bit farther south than Mansfield and a bit farther east, but I like the restaurant better than Mansfield and I'd bet that the fuel prices are significantly lower.

Other than that, I haven't found a good on-field restaurant anywhere north of Mansfield in the local area.

 

[steingar]

Bolton Field, TZR, home of a pretty good barbecue joint (or so I'm told, knowing little of such things). If you had more time I'd recommend Urbana Grimes (I74) which boasts both a restaurant and a museum.

 

[BrianR]

Todd, definitely will consider KTSO...especially since they are reporting 100LL at $.01 per gallon!

And Mike...BBQ, mmmm...who cares that it will be 10 a.m.?

 

[Morne]

BJJ - they'll loan you the crew car and you can run over to The Barn restaurant which is very close. If you give a heads up, I'll be there to have lunch with you as BJJ is my home field.

 

[steingar]

And Mike...BBQ, mmmm...who cares that it will be 10 a.m.?

Never saw a VFR flight go off that close to schedule. Or let me guess, you never get summertime morning fog?

Wherever and whenever you wind up, good luck on your adventure.

 

[jshall755]

I'll second Bolton Field (TZR) on their barbecue. Very nice airport too.

Carroll County (TSO) does have a nice little restaurant with great pies. I've heard Salem (38D) just north of Carroll County has a great restaurant as well.

Sorry I can't add more about their fuel options though. I rent wet and don't usually go far.

 

[bluesky74656]

I don't know how I never heard that the Salem airport had a restaurant, but I'll have to go check it out! I'm always glad to hear of more local restaurants, I like having a destination when I fly. I was sad to find out that the New Philadelphia airport restaurant closed.

 

[saracelica]

Urbana restaurant is closed on Mondays!

 

[Skylane81E]

Mansfield's resturant is OK...

TZR, get a "Fat Mama" my favorite!

If you are as far south as ISZ I'll lend you my car for a food run.

 

[azure]

It's slightly north of your route, but at KPCW the Mon Ami restaurant will send a driver to pick you up. It's a good, quality restaurant/winery with a nice atmosphere. (The wine is well spoken of too, but I've not tried it.)

 

[Paul Allen]

FDY is on your route. Nice runways and taxiways. They will loan you a crew car so you can go eat.

 

[flyingron]

I used to stop regularly at Bluffton 5G7. It's almost exactly halfway between home and Oshkosh.

 

[BrianR]

FDY is on your route. Nice runways and taxiways. They will loan you a crew car so you can go eat.

Ended up stopping there because their fuel price was one of the lowest when I called around. The lone worker on a Sunday generously stayed 30 minutes past his quitting time so I could get fueled, after I arrived a bit later than expected.

There was absolutely no one else around, but it looked like a great airport and definitely excellent service. They don't have a crew car as such, but the worker said he will let pilots borrow his car if they want to run into town!

 

[saracelica]

Saturday morning FDY had a slight buzz around. They tried to do a air rally. Only 3 planes showed up for the event.

 

[loudbagel]

Saturday morning FDY had a slight buzz around. They tried to do a air rally. Only 3 planes showed up for the event.

Any other updates on this? He contacted me but I was unable to go due to schedule.

 

[saracelica]

Any other updates on this? He contacted me but I was unable to go due to schedule.

Facebook "Findlay Air Rally" and look at the pictures from it. The team that won did it just about as quick as estimated.