|
From John Owen
on 11-Nov-2011 |
|---|
|
|
Good access to DC. We rented a car which was delivered and was available when we arrived. If you have a Hertz Gold account they will do it with minimal paperwork. Facilities pretty basic but adequate. I didn't check and was surprised that the FBO didn't open until 0800 and had to wait for them to open. They do supply you with the code to bring the car up to the plane so we were ready when they got there. Be ready for a complex clearance to depart--Wooly-V44-MRB, etc.
|
|
From Robert Schapiro
on 28-Sep-2011 |
|---|
|
|
Service is friendly - even to helicopter folk, but fuel isn't cheap. Not walking distance to the metro, so plan accordingly. No landing fee or parking fee for the day. It is convenient having a GCO to pickup an SFRA squawk/freq.
|
|
From Eric Perdew
on 21-Sep-2011 |
|---|
|
|
This airport is the epitome of general aviation in DC airspace. It is busy, and you must be on your game to navigate DC airspace. I have never heard a controller talk so much and so fast. There was almost no time for pilots to acknowledge transmissions. With that said, GAI people were helpful before my flight there by advising me to contact Potomac Approach by telephone to ask them their preferred routing. I recommend to transient pilots unfamiliar with that airspace to do that, as it is easier to know what they will want from you instead of getting re-routed in the air. Also, the café closes at 3 PM. We were disappointed that we got there 30 minutes late...
|
|
From Ross Vidoni
on 16-Jul-2011 |
|---|
|
|
Due to a couple of ATC delays I showed up just before closing on a Friday night. By the time I requested fuel it was 2000 and everything was locked up for the evening. Sean and the line guys took good care of me even though the didn't have to. I am grateful for the service...
|
|
From Scott Ainsbury
on 02-May-2011 |
|---|
|
|
Not sure if this is the FBO or AirNav's problem (or mine for not calling ahead) but the listed fuel hours are until 2000. I arrived at 1850 on an IFR flight plan so they knew I was coming, and the place was locked up tight for the night. Needless to say, in the SFRA this is a nuisance, as I now had to file over to FDK to get my gas. Hopefully someone involved will correctly update the hours of operation and of course I learned my lesson about calling ahead in the future:)
|
|
From William Patterson
on 09-Apr-2011 |
|---|
|
|
Good way to access Washington DC without the PIN requirements. Flew in IFR and was parked on line. The FBO called a cab for a $17 + tip cab ride to the Shady Grove METRO. Stayed 2 days and found the cabs waiting at Shady Grove stop. Airplane was serviced and ready. Not cheap but much easier than other ways to DC. Call Potomac Departure on 121.6 for clearance.
|
|
From Sam Lindsey
on 30-Mar-2011 |
|---|
|
|
Parked for 3 nights at GAI and had the FBO put 5 gallons per side in my Mooney. When I arrived at the plane there was evidence of fuel spilled on the wing of my recently painted airplane. At $5.89 per gallon, I'd rather have the fuel inside the wing instead of all over the outside! Otherwise the stay went well, but the front desk staff needs to be a bit more attentive to people at the desk. Too much competition out there, guys, to be mediocre!
|
|
From Seth Meyers
on 04-Jan-2011 |
|---|
|
|
DC Metro Aviation Services is the new FBO at GAI as of 1/1/11.
|
