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- From Daniel Dunn
on 18-Sep-2009
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In early Sept, 2009, I was piloting a trip in my Seneca and got a flat tire while taxing into the ramp. Ray and Mike assisted me in getting the problem solved in as short a time as possible, without which I would have had to spend the night. SUPER SERVICE GUYS!
- From Bernard Carrico Jr
on 28-Jun-2009
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My wife and I stopped for fuel on our way to Mackinac Island. We met the owner of the FBO (very friendly) He told us there is a small restaurant on the field, we will visit soon. Also the fuel was the cheapest around. Big Airport we were there June 13th 2009.
- From Brad Eisenbrey
on 12-Jun-2009
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Excellent, prompt, friendly service. I arrived with a dead battery and a fried alternator and left with a fully charged battery and some excellent advice on making a safe trip home. The price on the self-serve fuel is hard to beat in Michigan. I will return to visit the museum.
- From Bob Newell
on 25-May-2009
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Great service. Ray gave us a ride to get lunch, and made sure we had a ride back. He may not be there 24/7, but he can be within a few minutes if you call ahead. Thanks again.
- From Bob Winkler
on 01-Apr-2009
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First time to OSC, awesome, will be back for sure, friendly people great experience!!
- From Chris Rancont
on 01-Sep-2008
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We made a last minute decision to fly to OSC on the last day of summer (Labor Day). Although we called ahead, our transportation to town fell through and Ray responded within 5 minutes - from home- even though it was a holiday weekend and the FBO was closed. He arrived smiling, with a solution to our transportation problem, and even offered to give us a tour of the airfield. We had a great day at the beach, a nice dinner, and a fantastic flight home. Thanks for making our last vacation day a success, Ray! We'll be back!!!
- From Kenton Morris
on 10-Aug-2008
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Very courteous and friendly. Ray provided a crew car to go into town and eat since there is not much on field. Fuel is reasonable and easy self-service. Definitely worth returning to.
- From Jacob Martin
on 06-Aug-2008
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For my post-Oshkosh trip, I flew my Lancair to the former Wurtsmith AFB to revisit after 30 years. I was pleasantly surprised that the 11,800-foot runway and taxiway (that I knew as a B-52H pilot) are still properly maintained. And there is now a self-service 100LL pump that works with a credit card (Follow the BlueLine to gas). Ray Anderson, who monitors the 123.0 frequency at his home in the former AFB Housing area, met my plane on arrival and gave me a first class tour of former base. He even allowed use of a courtesy car during my stay. The Oscoda area is still a best-kept secret for northern recreation. Highly recommend this airport for an enroute stop or longer visit.
- From Terry Stanfill
on 29-Jul-2008
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I have flown several times to OSC to visit my parents nearby. Everytime, I am amazed at the size of the airport. Until you see it, you cannot imagine it. It is worth the flight. Ray at the FBO has made it very very easy for the average GA as well. Wonderful job, Ray!!!
- From Phillip Buschang
on 25-Jul-2008
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I flew into OSC to visit friends for a few days and when it came time to leave I ended up having mechanical problems with my plane. I am relatively new to aviation and was really worried about what to do! Ray made a special trip out to the airport after hours just to help me take a look and try to get me on my way. Luckily my problem was just due to some worn out sparkplugs, however they did need replacing. Ray went way out of his share his expertise with me and in no time my plane was running better then it ever has. This was my first stay at an unfamiliar airport and because of Ray it turned into a good experience. I can't thank him enough and would recommend to anyone in the area to tie down at OSC.
- From David Morris
on 11-Jul-2008
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My wife and I (and the pooch) flew into Wurtsmith on July 5th with plans to spend the night. When our transportation arrangements fell apart, Ray Anderson, the FBO operator, was quick to come to the rescue, and was able to provide transportation for our overnight. I've stopped here a couple times in the past and have always had a good experience. Stop by sometime and visit Ray.
- From Hugh Borst
on 10-Jul-2008
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We arrived late on Thurs, July 3rd only to find the airport deserted. Ray heard our call to Unicom from his home radio and came to the airport to give us a hand. He gave us a lift to our rental car and, on the way, gave us a tour of the airport. Ray was around all through the holiday weekend and helped us with the self serve pumps after we rolled the nozzle into the rack. We really enjoyed our visit in Oscoda and we are very much looking forward to returning soon! Thanks again, Ray!
- From David Abraham
on 06-Jul-2008
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This is a great place to fly to for a summer vacation, the owner was able to provide me with a car even with little advance notice, and he was very helpful. With it's location and size it's sad that this airport doesn't get more use, check it out.
- From Peter S. VanDeMark MD
on 01-Jul-2008
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I made an unplanned stop at OSC Sunday afternoon June 22 to wait out a line of severe thunderstorms. Ray Anderson, the FBO operator was monitoring CTAF and heard my announcement on approach. He contacted me and upon finding out I was unfamiliar with the airport, he volunteered to meet me on the ramp. He drove over from his home to the airport and instantly made me feel welcome. He set me up in the terminal building/pilot lounge with radar weather and TV, loaned me a car and gave directions to a local restaurant, and even found a place for my Cardinal in one of his hangars because he was worried about possible hail. This great service turned a potentially uncomfortable stop into a pleasant experience. Thanks again Ray!
- From David Morris
on 28-Oct-2007
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Flew into Wurtsmith today, Sunday, Oct 28th. What a great facility, made even better by Ray Anderson, the FBO operator. Courtesy car was not available but it didn't matter, as Ray was very quick to offer my wife and myself a ride to a rather distant little restaurant. I had never met Ray but he made us feel instantly at home and even gave us a tour of the former Air Force base. This is a very large airport, but if you follow the blue line, it will take you directly to the FBO and ample parking. Very reasonable fuel prices to top it all off. I will definitely be back.
- From Jeff King
on 19-Aug-2007
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We called about 5 days before a visit we where making inquiring about rental cars with Ray. Crew car was offered. We called day before visit to confirm, mechanic refused to take message. Called later and left message on answering machine reminding Ray about crew car + inquiring about gas. No return call. Paged. No return call. Called airport manager (Thomas O. Salter) he found rental and saved the day. Dino Ford. After all that, was still going to buy gas. They where out until Monday. A little communications would have gone a long way here.
Response from Raymond Anderson, Oscoda-Wurtsmith Aviation Services
I told you folks that I would loan you a car and I had it ready to go. I drove it to the terminal when you arrived and the airport manager said that you had rented a car. So I drove it back. I receive a ton of phone calls, 24 hours a day, and try to satisfy everyone. Yet it is just myself and a part time mechanic to cover all of this. We try our best.
- From Jerome D. Schick
on 08-Aug-2007
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On Aug 3, 2007 I flew into OSC, got fuel at the self-service pump, then wandered to the hangar and talked with some gentlemen there. One gentleman offered to drive me to Greenbush to visit my long-lost high school buddy. He dropped me off there, we had a great visit after 40 years, and a neighbor drove me back to the airport. Chuck was waiting for me to let me in to get my airplane, and I left to go back to 1D2. Later I discovered I had left my glasses, and a couple calls to Chuck, then Ray, then Doug and they were located. Doug said he would send them to me. I thoroughly enjoyed my stop there, the visit, and the hospitality offered by all those I met. I want to return to OSC again and this time I will bring my wife to see the beautiful country and meet the good people.
- From Marc Loftus
on 28-Jul-2007
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Stopped in on the 22nd of July (Sunday) to see some family. The FBO was closed since the airport wasn’t to busy. However, as I was unloading the A/C, the FBO manager drove in having hearing me over his personal scanner at home. Mr. Anderson is very helpful and even gave me information that I did not need at the time but that will be helpful when I return. Thank you for your efforts sir and be assured that I will return. On another note, to those who find that they are locked out...If you look on the gate door before you leave, you will see how you can reenter and that is the same way to enter the building. So it is kind of hard to be locked out.
- From Jeremy Davis
on 15-Jul-2007
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Huge facility!! I got mixed up a bit looking for the parking. Follow the signs labeled "TERM" for parking. Flew in on a Friday mid-day and found the place a too quiet for an airport the size of OSC. I finally found someone working in the terminal building after hunting around. Tie-down is very reasonable- $3/night, first waived with fuel. When I arrived Friday, I was told the FBO was closed Sundays so the attendant waived tie down since I was taking on fuel- thanks! Great facilities, just wish it had the business to afford keeping it better staffed.
Response from Raymond Anderson, Oscoda-Wurtsmith Aviation Services
Jeremy is very confused. The terminal building is closed on the weekends and after 5:00pm weekly. The FBO is available 24 hours, 7 days a week. Our contact numbers are posted all around the terminal lobby. I do not understand why people do not call the posted numbers or better yet, call ahead if they need something. We will make someone available 24 hours a day. This is a large airport and, there is just one part time employee and myself to cover the FBO. CALL US, WE FORWARD THE CALLS TO WHERE WE ARE, OR PAGE US, THE NUMBER IS ON THE ANSWERING MACHINE! We are around there somewhere, not just sitting around waiting to have coffee with someone.
- From Tom Mendell
on 29-Jun-2007
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Stopped at KOSC for fuel. Self-service setup was well maintained. Ray Anderson, the manager, personally drove me to the nearest local restaurant (Wurtzee's I believe, which had great burgers!) so I could catch a bite and arranged for them to bring me back. Overall, a very good experience.
- From John Rice
on 07-Jun-2007
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I was on my Commercial solo requirement of a 250nm cross-country. On my trip back to SE Michigan, I stopped for fuel and food at OSC. Unfamiliar with the airport, Mr. Anderson had me follow his truck in my Diamond Eclipse to get to the FBO. Then he helped me get fuel and drove me to the local pub and arranged a ride back for me. I have never been on such a large facility where such a nice and helpful FBO resided. Thanks.
- From Andy Wilson
on 21-Apr-2007
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What an airport! The runway is so long you could take off and land multiple times in our 172. After meeting Mr. Anderson, he let us use his truck to go and visit a sick relative in town without even knowing us! That's a rare thing these days. The facilities were wonderful and I would highly recommend a visit.
- From David Clark
on 29-Jan-2007
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I fly into OSC often, making cross-countries from KARB to KOSC whenever I can. I have flown there about seven times since this past summer, and every time I am offered great service. I grew up in Michigan and I am very familiar with Wurtsmith AFB. Both Ray and Mr. Salter are very helpful with anything, and Mr. Salter offered a ride to my friend and I to Wiltsie's just outside the base. Can't wait to fly there again in the near future.
- From Filip Wolak
on 23-Jan-2007
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I stopped there yesterday while en route to KPEO from KDLH. Self-service 100LL and and the best price around. Long runway with ILS, if you happen to need one, for practice or as an alternate. It's quite big airfield - used to be a military base - so follow the blue line to the fuel. Otherwise you may be lost!
- From Kim Frizzell
on 08-Jan-2007
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Amazing personal service. Ray went out of his way to help us after weather forced us to RON. Thanks to Tom as well.
- From E. S. Peterson
on 18-Dec-2006
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Flew in Sunday evening 12/17/06 as just a stop on a cross-country. Was met by Mr. Anderson just after we parked. Got a tour in his car. Was offered a courtesy car without asking. Stayed way too long because of the great service and company. Already planning to go back. Yankee Air force Museum located on site, call for hours. VISIT THIS AIRPORT. 11, 800ft. Runway. 747 on site, great fishing!!
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