Bman.
Pre-takeoff checklist
So... I wrapped up my PPL a few weeks ago. Took out a friend out for a joy ride then my oldest son (9) for a joy ride. Both great flights - comfortable, confident and the folks sitting in the right seat enjoyed the ride.
Now I am working on getting the wife in the air but it's taking a little more planning with the kids etc so if we are going to head somewhere, we might as well make it worth while. I am considering a short ride up to KMKC (Wheeler Downtown) and realize in spite of all the training - my general understanding of busier airport operations (outside of my local class C) is a lacking.
So, looking at KMKC, I see from the AF/D and ForeFlight information, there are more or less 3 FBOs. Atlantic, Signature and the city's FBO. How would one go about finding the landing fees / ramp fees and where exactly to park if there is no one around?
Best I can tell is search around the web, call the FBO and in general, look around. What I am trying to avoid is looking like a punk, park in the wrong spot or look completely lost out there. Any advice on going to new destinations? What to look for and how to gather the pertinent airport information. Seems to me calling is the best option but maybe I am missing something.
Benjamin
Now I am working on getting the wife in the air but it's taking a little more planning with the kids etc so if we are going to head somewhere, we might as well make it worth while. I am considering a short ride up to KMKC (Wheeler Downtown) and realize in spite of all the training - my general understanding of busier airport operations (outside of my local class C) is a lacking.
So, looking at KMKC, I see from the AF/D and ForeFlight information, there are more or less 3 FBOs. Atlantic, Signature and the city's FBO. How would one go about finding the landing fees / ramp fees and where exactly to park if there is no one around?
Best I can tell is search around the web, call the FBO and in general, look around. What I am trying to avoid is looking like a punk, park in the wrong spot or look completely lost out there. Any advice on going to new destinations? What to look for and how to gather the pertinent airport information. Seems to me calling is the best option but maybe I am missing something.
Benjamin