Going to KAUS

[texasag93]

I am flying there on Tuesday and out on Wednesday.

Any hints or things to watch out for?

Thanks.

 

[SCCutler]

1. Great controllers. It is busy, but the FBOs are both short taxi from 17L /35R.

2. It's a Class C, you have to contact Austin Approach inbound.

If it works for you, KEDC (Austin Executive) is vastly easier, cheaper gas, best service in the history of service. Really.

 

[texasag93]

My parents live in far south Austin, so AUS is closest. 15 minutes. San Marcos is next at 30-35 and then EDC is 45 minutes.

KDTO KAUS KDTO will not require fuel in AUS. I will pay the overnight rather than paying the $7.44 a gallon.

 

[SCCutler]

Makes sense. I have been treated reasonably well by both FBOs, have lately used Signature, as they are less likely to re-park your plane hell-and-gone across the ramp from the door.

 

[airguy]

Good tendency for a fluffy cloud layer about 2000' above the ground in the afternoons. Keep an eye on it as you get close and make a decision about getting down through it versus getting under it and staying there.

 

[DavidWhite]

San Marcos is a great spot to come to, 5.85 for FS and I can make sure your plane gets in a hangar.

 

[texasag93]

San Marcos is a great spot to come to, 5.85 for FS and I can make sure your plane gets in a hangar.

I will keep that in mind. This is my first trip home and if AUS turns into a , I may start the farther south route. I plan on going to Austin 3-4 times a year.

This is just with my 7 year old son. In September, I am bringing my 8 month pregnant wife with me.

 

[AggieMike88]

Be sure get David's contact information. He's a great resource for that area.

And a nice guy to boot!

PS. If you're going down in Metro Flyer's C182, I would really like to a trip report.

 

[texasag93]

Be sure get David's contact information. He's a great resource for that area.

And a nice guy to boot!

PS. If you're going down in Metro Flyer's C182, I would really like to a trip report.

I am going in the 182. I will send details.

I bought the SA chart today and I am plotting the flight. My mom is picking me up at 11:45 AM as a friend of hers is flying out at that time from the AUS. No two trips. We will be a little hot getting into AUS at 11:45, but it is good for the free transportation to and from the airport.

I would like to take my mom up for a trip around the pattern, but in August, IN TEXAS, that is a NO GO. I want her and my dad to eventually fly with me.

I will be leaving as early Wed morning for the return to DTO so that it is as cool as possible.

 

[texasag93]

Went down yesterday.

I flew directly into KAUS on 17L. Bucked a head wind al the way. 1:45 in the air after KDTO ground had their radio off (or something) for about 5 minutes and an extra 10 of me thinking my radio was fried. Changed over to tower and they, let's say, go it going.

I flew back today and had a tailwind until I hit south Ft. Worth. 1 hour 20 minutes in the air. No delay on take off.

I called ahead to get prices from Signature. I asked about the tie down charges. $17.50. They waive the hadling fee if you buy 10 gallons of gas. That was my first out of town trip and I know know to ask what ALL the fees are that are associated with parking overnight. I did not think to ask about a handling charge.

It was a good safe trip.