FBO Recommendations, MCO area?

killbilly

killbilly

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Y'all,

I've got a trade show coming up the week of March 6, so weather permitting I'm taking an Arrow down to FL from DC and making a nice looooooooong XC flight out of it.

Looking at the map, it appears that ISM, X04 and ORL are roughly equidistant to where I need to be (Lake Buena Vista area - trade show is at the Gaylord.)

Which of these has an FBO that is friendly to piston-single GA folks? Any experiences you can share/recommend? Got a PIREP on the good services?

Thanks,

-billy
 
For me, I would go to X04. Cheaper fuel but less services (I.E. I don't know if they have rental cars on site.).

Ranger Jet Center and Signature at ISM

SheltAir and Atlantic at ORL

X04 city run self serve fuel pump, you'll probably be in line behind an airboat but at least it is cheap fuel. I've used them as a fuel stop on a ferry flight. It was a really easy stop.
 
killbilly said:
Y'all,

I've got a trade show coming up the week of March 6, so weather permitting I'm taking an Arrow down to FL from DC and making a nice looooooooong XC flight out of it.
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KZPH usually has close to the cheapest gas in Florida, so I would definitely plan on stopping there on the way out. Also, may include a free glider ride.
 
drunkenbeagle said:
KZPH usually has close to the cheapest gas in Florida, so I would definitely plan on stopping there on the way out. Also, may include a free glider ride.
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I'll check on that. Was thinking about stopping off in SRQ either inbound or outbound and seeing the Old Man, but dunno if that's feasible.

Now...about my MCO area question? :)
 
killbilly said:
I'll check on that. Was thinking about stopping off in SRQ either inbound or outbound and seeing the Old Man, but dunno if that's feasible.

Now...about my MCO area question? :)
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KZPH is actually not too far from Lake Buena Vista, if you can get a rental car there, I would just do that. See if Enterprise will bring a car there for you. If that doesn't work, Kissimmee is probably your best choice. SRQ is an easy trip from anyplace around there.
 
drunkenbeagle said:
KZPH is actually not too far from Lake Buena Vista, if you can get a rental car there, I would just do that. See if Enterprise will bring a car there for you. If that doesn't work, Kissimmee is probably your best choice. SRQ is an easy trip from anyplace around there.
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That's about 55mi from my hotel. ISM is way closer. I still may get gas there. It kinda depends on which plane I fly since I get one at a wet rate and one at a dry.
 
Atlantic at ORL is GA Friendly, but they're going through a renovation. Still open, but they're basically living out of the back room.

Sheltair at ORL is good.

Signature at ISM is ok. Jet Center at ISM I've not been to, but heard its kind of a dump.

Both airports are really easy to get in and out of and have friendly controllers.

Based on your intended location, Id go with Signature at ISM. While you're flying around here, make sure you fly over by the space center. Message me if you want a few tips on it.
 
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