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[3N5] "loser" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 18:13:16 +0000

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Newton Airport, United States:

The guy they have managing that place hates you and the world. He gets an attitude with just about everyone who stops in. If he hates people so much, why is he the manager of anything? What a bunch of sh*t. Doesn't belong in a public position with that attitude. Find out who owns the airport and file a complaint!

[KTEB] "re: VFR into teterboro" by david

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 18:45:43 +0000

Comment by @david on Teterboro Airport, United States:

I fly my Warrior into KTEB frequently, but it's always from the north -- from that side, you can drop below NY approach airspace, and it's just a matter of calling up KTEB like any other towered airport. From the south, you might have to negotiate more-complex airspace, or make a big loop around.

When you're leaving, if you're VFR, tower will often let you cut ahead of the long line of bizjets and take an intersection departure.

Gas is expensive, but that's life near NYC. Call your FBO of choice first, and make sure you ask about *all* fees. I was surprised by a new customs fee on my last visit this past summer (since I was coming from Canada), but Atlantic very kindly and quickly refunded it.

[KTEB] "VFR into teterboro" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 23:33:24 +0000

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Teterboro Airport, United States:

thinking about VFR from Norfolk to teterboro...first time into teterboro. bad idea? any recommendations on route?

[13N] "The airport is owned by Green Township" by Anonymous Flier

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 12:41:19 +0000

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Trinca Airport, United States:

Since someone wanted to know who owned it.

[ARX] "History" by Bill35

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 17:25:38 +0000

Comment by @Bill35 on Asbury Park Neptune Air Terminal, United States:

http://www.airfields-freeman.com/NJ/Airfields_NJ_E.htm#asburypark

[KAIY] "closure" by sr22pilot1

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 17:57:17 +0000

Comment by @sr22pilot1 on Atlantic City Municipal Bader Field, United States:

was a terrible idea. it was the best airport to visit atlantic city. walking distance to the casinos and hotels.

[13N] "Visited the other day" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 09:55:39 +0000

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Trinca Airport, United States:

Was a Friday. VFR and gorgeous day. Saw about 8 airplanes tied down. None of them looked like they were airworthy except a cub well maintained. Many had flat tires. The "FBO" was open but deserted. Some bottled water and an old broken microwave. No plumbing/running water. The hanger was locked but I could see inside there were some planes in there. In the one hour i was there, not a soul came by, drove by, or landed. My dog and I sat on the picnic bench and had some lunch. I was dreaming about turning this place into something that people could enjoy. Maybe a small greasy spoon eatery. Or give "Cub" rides on Sundays for $5 like the 30s. I hate to see small grassroots airports wither away, but such is General Aviation really. Not enough people interested to pass the torch.... Anwyay, hung out with hope, but finally departed to visit another lonely airport a few miles away - Newton. Even more deserted.

[KTEB] "re: $200 customs ramp fee" by david

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 09:57:24 +0000

Comment by @david on Teterboro Airport, United States:

Reply to @ptomblin: 8 gallons usable (10 total) in a Warrior is almost double the minimum day VFR reserve even at 75% power and ROP. Personally, I normally land at TEB with about 26 gal usable (28 total), but that's because I'm flying alone and take off from Ottawa with full tanks. When I fly to NYC with my whole family this summer, I'm going to have to keep the tanks a lot lower for W&B, and I can see touching down in TEB with only 10-12 gal usable if it's good VFR. IFR or night VFR is a different story, of course, as is flight over mostly-uninhabited terrain like Northern Quebec -- I like to land with 2 hours in the tanks in those situations.

As you know from your Archer time, another advantage of the Cherokee line is that there's no "both" fuel switch. My rule (which, fortunately, I've never had to invoke) is that if I ever do unexpectedly run one tank dry, I will treat it as an emergency -- something went wrong with my fuel system or my calculations -- and I will use the other tank only to make a precautionary landing at the nearest airport (or on a road or field if there's no airport within 15 minutes). A Cessna's "both" position doesn't give you that kind of warning: when you're dry, you're dry.

[KTEB] "re: $200 customs ramp fee" by ptomblin

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 00:59:56 +0000

Comment by @ptomblin on Teterboro Airport, United States:

Reply to @prattsoplenty: If I put 40 gallons of fuel in a Warrior, I'd think I was doing a piss poor job of fuel management. Maybe people who do a lot more flying than I do like to get down that low, but I don't.

[KTEB] "re: $200 customs ramp fee" by prattsoplenty

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 21:15:23 +0000

Comment by @prattsoplenty on Teterboro Airport, United States:

Reply to @david: Jet Aviation charges a ramp fee, for a single-engine Piper, $170 which can be waived if you purchase 40 gallons of 100LL (today's price was $9.34/gallon). So glad somebody else pays for my fuel!

[KTEB] "re: $200 customs ramp fee" by david

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:36:10 +0000

Comment by @david on Teterboro Airport, United States:

Reply to @prattsoplenty: thanks for the tip. When I first started using TEB a few years ago, I ruled out Jet for some reason (high fees? no 100LL? don't remember). I'll take another look. I am happy with Atlantic's quick response, though.

[KTEB] "re: $200 customs ramp fee" by prattsoplenty

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:23:44 +0000

Comment by @prattsoplenty on Teterboro Airport, United States:

Reply to @david: The other option is to use Jet Aviation at the south end of the airport. There is a Customs office right next to their building. I have been using them for the past few years until I starting working for another company who used Atlantic. But now they have switched to Jet as well since Customs moved to the new location. This is because fueling is not allowed on the Customs ramp and that can delay us. As well, at Jet, it is just a quick walk to the FBO so our passengers can be in the car quicker than at Atlantic. Check out the fees and prices but Jet might be the solution you are looking for.

[KTEB] "re: $200 customs ramp fee" by david

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 09:53:43 +0000

Comment by @david on Teterboro Airport, United States:

I sent a note to Atlantic, and their regional manager, Joe Fazio, got back to me within the hour. They will refund the $200 customs handling fee from my last visit, and are working to come up with an arrangement more suitable for small, single-engine aircraft (they don't see very many of them, unfortunately). I recommend that anyone planning to clear customs at TEB call first to confirm the fee structure, but hopefully, this problem will soon disappear. In the meantime, I'll just plan an extra customs stop at Massena or Watertown on my way down.

I do recommend Atlantic @ TEB: aside from this one issue, they've provided excellent service to me and my family over the years on our visits to NYC, and even though their gas is expensive, it doesn't add up to all that much of a difference for, say, 22 gallons in a small plane. As for TEB itself, as long as you can depart VFR, tower will almost always let a small plane cut in ahead of the lineup -- yesterday morning, I barely had time to put on my brakes at the hold-short line before I was cleared for takeoff ahead of several bizjets. An IFR departure will be another story, but that's true of any NYC-area airport, because the clearance has to come from NY Approach (I once spent 25 minutes idling at Republic waiting for my IFR release).

[KTEB] "$200 customs ramp fee" by david

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 08:52:41 +0000

Comment by @david on Teterboro Airport, United States:

Since the customs move to Hangar 1, there is now a $200 ramp fee for customs clearance, even for small private planes. It's not clear whether it's Atlantic charging the fee. Atlantic ramp staff said that someone is working to get the fee reduced or removed for small planes -- it's really designed for bizjets -- and that a lot of people have been caught by surprise and angry about it.

[KTEB] "Customs for Atlantic Aviation has moved" by david

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 12:29:16 +0000

Comment by @david on Teterboro Airport, United States:

!TEB 05/023 TEB SVC CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION OPS RELOCATED FROM

HANGAR 3 TO HANGAR 1

CREATED: 10 May 2012 19:30:00

SOURCE: KISPYFYX

[KMMU] "Good FBO" by Komatoast

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:08:24 +0000

Comment by @Komatoast on Morristown Municipal Airport, United States:

Need repair... Visit Alex at Syrek Mee Aviation. Great service!

[KTEB] "re: Manhattan and Hudson River Corridor Access" by david

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:27:21 +0000

Comment by @david on Teterboro Airport, United States:

Reply to @willymopit: yes, the landing fee from TEB is annoying, and it's especially a pain for me in Canada, since I have to go to the bank and get a U.S. money order to pay it, then put it in an envelope and mail it to them (they won't accept a credit card). I don't mind the $17, but I wish I could just pay it through the FBO while I was there. I also suspect that billing me and processing the money order probably costs them several times the $17 they collect from me.

[KTEB] "re: Manhattan and Hudson River Corridor Access" by willymopit

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:58:05 +0000

Comment by @willymopit on Teterboro Airport, United States:

Reply to @david: Thanks for the input. Speaking of the port authority, I got a bill for $17 several weeks after visiting. I have no idea why, didn't think there were any other use fees except what the FBO was going to charge.

btw, I love this site, so simple, straight-forward, and has been a great resource for creating a large wall map I now keep in my home.

[N07] "Lincoln Park and folks fondly remembered" by Anonymous Flier

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:13:49 +0000

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Lincoln Park Airport, United States:

Knew Bill Fedishen (great guy, classic unforgettable character, who was a great foil for Ed. The two were classics of aviation.) Equally unforgetable was Ed Gorski who took my mom and older brother up in a JN-4 Jenny (or maybe a Waco?) in the old days. My first light plane ride, Cessna 172 (1962), first lesson (1964) through license (1969) being instructed by: Bill, Tony Farell (who, IIRC, did my license pre-check ride) and young Dave Brody (with whom did my last dual-cross country and my first & only spin). From Lincoln Park to 23 years in Naval Aviation.

[13N] "re: Not for me..." by Anonymous Flier

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:20:47 +0000

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Trinca Airport, United States:

Maybe you ignored and drove past the three signs telling you to park in the parking lot and not drive on the ramp? If so it shows your character to be that of, "I ignore rules and can do whatever I want", meaning they probably wouldn't want types like you there in the first place!

[KTEB] "re: Manhattan and Hudson River Corridor Access" by david

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:01:07 +0000

Comment by @david on Teterboro Airport, United States:

Reply to @willymopit: I've always been treated well at TEB too (I use Atlantic), but I agree about cost of a taxi. There is a bus that stops near the airport and goes to the Port Authority; alternatively, maybe it's possible to take a cab just to the nearest NJ Transit rail station, and get into Manhattan that way. I'll look into it on my next visit.

[KTEB] "Manhattan and Hudson River Corridor Access" by willymopit

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:04:04 +0000

Comment by @willymopit on Teterboro Airport, United States:

Landed here to take a couple people residing in Manhattan on a Hudson River flight. First Aviation treated me well, and with the purchase of 20 gallons of fuel, waived the ramp fee. Looked kinda silly parking a C-152 next to all the executive jets, but they gave me first rate service and parking regardless.

Cab ride to Manhattan is exorbitant, need to find a better way!

[KAIY] "Closure why?" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:22:22 +0000

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Atlantic City Municipal Bader Field, United States:

It doesn't make any sense that the FAA closed Bader Field. It was a great little airport servicing AC and was easy to get in an out of; no red tape, no long lines, just fun. The excuse of the tall buildings being too close was a load. We used to fly over the President Hotel all the time and no one ever got hurt. I don't think until the Citation incident that there was ever a situation. It was good enough for Lindbergh and the host of presidents and officials. So convenient, a real shame politics had to prevail......There will always be a place in my heart for Bader Field. Check out my latest book "Bader Field" by Carl David.......

[KAIY] "re: Bader Field memories" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:14:08 +0000

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Atlantic City Municipal Bader Field, United States:

I agree, having had many flights in and out of there over the years with my father. My latest book, "Bader Field" (Nightengale Press) is aptly named because that was the last place I saw my father. There is a good amount of flying in the book. (The cover has a shot of my Dad next to his last airplane (Aztec D) at Bader Field.

Carl David

[KAIY] "Bader Field memories" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 01:10:14 +0000

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Atlantic City Municipal Bader Field, United States:

Great memories of Bader Field. My solo flight in 1967 was one my greatest thrills. My first flight instructor was Joe Trappy who also was the GM of the field. Joe also taught my dad at Wings Field in 1945. To think that Bader was closed for "development" purposes just gets under my skin. It was a great place for a kid to learn and grow up.

Jim Duffy