Professional Pilot, February 2019
Timeliness is very important for our Gulfstream G550 flights so I want to stop at an FBO with 24 7 operations quick turn capability and competitive fuel prices Ken Woodsides ATP Gulfstream G550 Senior Captain Coca Cola Roswell GA If its a tech stop then normally what you want is fast and efficient service coupled with low or at least competitive fuel prices Thats a 2 pronged combination thats a winner every time Jon Cohn ATP Gulfstream G550 G450 Chief Pilot Wingtip Aviation Chicago IL Most of our tech stops are at airports on the northeast of the US and then down to Florida or from Florida back up throughout the US northeast I choose our tech stops with the following considerations 1 The FBO choice for refueling should be on an airport close to the flight plan routing In other words the FBO should not be far out of the way 2 I try to make the tech stop close to the half way point of the trip 3 Weather at the time of descent should be good enough to make a fairly easy approach 4 The airport should have good approach facilities and sufficiently long runways 5 Quick turn reputation of the FBO Generally at a successful tech stop we will be on the ground for refueling no more than 30 minutes block in to block out This allows our pax to deplane and use restroom facilities during refueling and time for us to pick up catering get crew meals etc 6 Fuel prices should be in line but fuel price is not a major consideration Thomas Conrad ATP CFI Beechjet 400 Pilot Travel Management Co Verona PA Dont squeeze us in I want ease of parking on the ramp and of course good ramp line services After that yes I want fair fuel prices George Lupinacci ATP Gulfstream V IV Captain Washington Penn Plastic Gibsonia PA For most of our situations speed is the major factor We want to get in and out quickly But the quality of the available services must also be judged We consider the FBOs reputation and their established relationship with other flight crews before making our decision to use a particular FBO Jeffrey Artz ATP A P Gulfstream G650 G550 Captain 21st Century Fox Hegins PA is even smarter NEW MD32 Magnetometer The first certified 2 inch indicator to display attitude altitude airspeed vertical trend heading and slip information just got smarter Now with the optional MD32 Magnetometer SAM delivers independent heading reference without the hassle of special installation hardware or orientation limitations Its unique mounting flexibility compact size and convenient cockpit calibration ensures an easy low cost installation every time No brackets No shims No hassle No problem MD302 SAM MD32 Magnetometer Now 2 inch attitude altitude airspeed vertical trend slip and heading flySAM com Squawk Ident
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