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From Joel Odom
on 18-Jul-2013 |
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I've been taking my Mooney to Compass Aviation in Shelby for the last year. This is a great airport. The airport is well maintained with easy after hour access to the FBO. The fuel price is good. Best of all Compass Aviation is based there. This is the best maintenance shop I have come across in my flying career. I fly up from Atlanta to have my work done there and always have a positive experience at the Shelby airport.
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From Todd Fuller
on 06-Jun-2013 |
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I have come here several times over the last year. The FBO is redone, and virtually new, with nice pilot and passenger facilities. Avgas is competitively priced. Too bad it is not a bit closer to Charlotte. Also, there is a good little barbecue shack across the street, across from the cemetery, called Flying Pig. There are no fees that I am aware of for just stopping in, maybe there are for overnight stays.
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From Russell Hyde
on 28-May-2013 |
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Great airport with excellent service and friendly staff
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From Bill Heybruck
on 10-Feb-2013 |
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Stopped by today to pick up some pups on a Pilots N Paws flight. It is a really nice airport. Terminal was closed but 24 access to pilots on the side with combination lock. Only problem was that the gate to the parking lot is not well marked (next to CAP bldg) and it took us a while to figure how to get to the pups arriving by car with the terminal closed. Could use a sign there...
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From Edward Figuli
on 31-Jan-2013 |
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Very friendly staff. Easy use of pumps and nice facilities. 24-hour pumps worked as advertised. Would stop again.
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From Al Sinopoli
on 09-Jan-2013 |
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Stopped in on Christmas 2012. FBO closed but after fueling, used code to gain access to flight planning/terminal to check weather. 24-hour access on a holiday with low fuel prices - kudos.
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From Paul Strozier.
on 02-Jun-2012 |
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Lat Sunday afternoon...Easy in, easy out...Descent fuel prices brought me in on a loooonnnggg cross-country. Would return...Well kept facilities.
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From Dave Bolser
on 13-Apr-2012 |
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My wife and I flew into KEHO on 4/13/2012 for lunch at the Flying Pig down the road from the airport. The airport manager met us with a set of chocks for the plane and gave us his car to drive to the restaurant. Great airport and staff. They were all very helpful. We will be back.
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From Rick Hill
on 02-Mar-2012 |
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Stopped at KEHO on 2/27/2012 northbound from Florida in my C310. Great place to stop. CLT approach has to work you into and out, saving a western detour around their airspace to other airports. Airport supervisor Jack Poole greeted my wife and I and literally did all but pump the gas in the tanks at the self-service. Great Fuel Price too.
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From Taber Robbins
on 25-Jan-2012 |
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By far, this is likely the best place to stop within a few hundred miles! (Maybe more....) The FBO is spectacular for the size of the airport. I've landed at considerably larger airports with appreciably less facilities available. Great pilot lounge, computers for wx and flight planning. Ended up being an unplanned stop for me due to weather deteriorating along my route and it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Cheapest fuel around and over the top customer service! (Thanks, Jack!) The only complaint is the lack of a 'crew car', but the facility manager, Jack, graciously provided me with transportation to my hotel in town and wouldn't accept a nickel for his trouble. If you can stop here, do it. For the price of gas alone, it’s worth your time.
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From Bill Zink
on 21-Sep-2011 |
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I have to echo the other user comments. We visited after hours and were able to gain access with the CTAF frequency and I have to say this is one of the nicest FBO's we've ever been to. It's amazing to see a rural airport with such outstanding facilities. This will be a definite stop on our future southern flights.
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From Rod Russell
on 25-Aug-2011 |
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One Word... OUTSTANDING!!! I had the pleasure of turning what was at first a "quick fuel stop" - into a two night (weather delay) stay in the wonderful city of Shelby. Arriving at the airport it didn't take me long to notice that the FBO was the nicest I'd been to on my entire (15 state) cross-country flight. I was greeted by Jack Poole who welcomed me as family would. The frustration of my delay quickly diminished as I sat in the lounge and utilized their pilot amenities. Jack not only helped me locate a (great!) hotel near by, but also drove me there and back... For two days... Words cannot fully describe the awesome experience you will have if you are lucky enough to be "stuck" in Shelby - I can't wait to come back - this time with my family. Shelby is truly blessed to have such a facility - but it's EVERYONE at the airport that made it outstanding.
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From Russell Brown
on 02-Jun-2011 |
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I stopped in on Memorial Day again and gave Devon a call for Jet A. He promptly drove out and graciously took care of our fueling. I travel in and out of this airport quite a bit from the DC area and the new FBO is great and well worth a stop if you're in the area.
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From Douglas K. Manuel
on 06-May-2011 |
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I want to move to Shelby County, if all the people are like those I met at the FBO. They were friendly and conscious about ensuring all my needs were met. This FBO has a brand new building, which is top notch. They have 24 hour self-serve pumps or they will pump during hours of attendance. This is very important: the FBO building is configured to allow pilots access, at all hours, even during the night when the airport is unattended. At the side entrance (north side of the building) is a sign that uses aviation jargon, to revel the access code. This allows direct access into the new pilots lounge (reclining/sleeping chairs, television, restrooms – with showers I believe, vending machines and a full flight planning area). We all know the annoyance of landing at unattended airports, especially at night, without even the basic restroom available. This airport was designed with the pilot in mind.
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From Stanley "Griz" Groat
on 09-Apr-2011 |
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Passed through twice this year in our J3 Cub in March. Thanks Devon! for your hospitality and driving us to the Flying Pig (Great BBQ). It nice to meet friendly folks that appreciate us little guys. You are one of the best Airport Supervisors out there. Also great fuel prices! We'll be back in the future and look forward to seeing you again.
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From Steve Evans
on 11-Mar-2011 |
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Made 2 stops, going to and coming from Fla. New facility, clean and very nice. Friendly folks and great SS gas price.
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From Brian Bobb
on 18-Aug-2010 |
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Flew to Shelby-Cleveland County for a weeklong stay in NC. We were met at the Self Serve pumps with great service. Rental van delivered planeside so that we could unload while we fueled and then our airplane was tugged and securely tied down so we could be on our way. Simple and friendly service. Brand new terminal building nearing completion will certainly make this airport that much nicer as a destination for the future.
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