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From Craig Morton
on 05-Jan-2017 |
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Woo Hoo! Cheap gas is back at TSP! Guess the city finally figured out how price-sensitive pilots are and how easy it is to gas up someplace else. Unfortunately the Apple Shed has closed. Hopefully it will reopen under new management soon.
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From Joe Nance
on 07-Nov-2016 |
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Very nice airport within walking distance to some great restaurants in town. They have lowered their 100LL to $4.10, which is lower than most in the area. A fantastic maintenance facility called Hangar 51 owned by Ken Hetge. Can't say enough good things about Ken & Della at Hangar 51!
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From Joe Labrie
on 08-Jul-2016 |
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With regards to the remark of July 7, 2016.... It is unbelievable that a City Official would turn the aviation business away with such little regard for the commercial interests of the community he serves. I guess I will get my fuel and food from other places than Tehachapi. This is very unfortunate and really too bad.
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From James Haney
on 07-Jul-2016 |
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Shocking high fuel prices brings shocking response from city manager: I route through KTSP when traveling from Nor Cal to So Cal for fuel and ribs at the Red Barn. I spent over $1,100 last year in Tehachapi on fuel and ribs. Yesterday, I called the City Manager Greg Garrett to ask why the fuel price at KTSP was $1 to $1.35 higher than Big Bear, Chino, and El Monte (county owned). The manager stated that flying is an expensive hobby and that the City decided that they needed a bigger profit off of fuel sales. I stated that to fuel my 182 will cost $80 to $100 more to top off at KTSP and this would be a large factor in seeking fuel and local commerce elsewhere. To my shock, the City Manager suggested that I seek fuel elsewhere. Wonder what the Red Barn and Apple Shed would think about this; local official sabotaging local commerce.
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From Jim Engeseth
on 25-Jan-2016 |
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I agree about the fuel prices being average now. I used to fly from my home base to Tehachapi for the lower fuel prices. The savings would allow me to "Fly the mission" and go into town for lunch. Now the fuel prices are the same as my home base. Big Bear (L35) here I come to spend my money in your community
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From Jim Danhakl
on 17-Dec-2015 |
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Fuel prices (Jet A) at TSP used to be the best deal around. I used to fly out of my way to refuel there and sometimes brave crazy winds to get those good rates. Now they are just average. No longer do they make the "Great Deals Fuel Report" in AirNav. Currently Jet A is almost a full dollar a gallon higher than at Temecula, and just average relative to most other places - thus sadly it does not warrant the special trips anymore. Not sure what happened here - I've seen it before. Maybe operation cost go up - or maybe just simple profit motive and figure they can up the price and no one will notice or care - Trust me - we notice! An explanation would be great and much appreciated. But the best thing would be to bring back the same relative great deal rates you used to have! Thanks!
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Woo Hoo! Cheap gas is back at TSP! Guess the city finally figured out how price-sensitive pilots are and how easy it is to gas up someplace else. Unfortunately the Apple Shed has closed. Hopefully it will reopen under new management soon.
Very nice airport within walking distance to some great restaurants in town. They have lowered their 100LL to $4.10, which is lower than most in the area. A fantastic maintenance facility called Hangar 51 owned by Ken Hetge. Can't say enough good things about Ken & Della at Hangar 51!
Shocking high fuel prices brings shocking response from city manager: I route through KTSP when traveling from Nor Cal to So Cal for fuel and ribs at the Red Barn. I spent over $1,100 last year in Tehachapi on fuel and ribs. Yesterday, I called the City Manager Greg Garrett to ask why the fuel price at KTSP was $1 to $1.35 higher than Big Bear, Chino, and El Monte (county owned). The manager stated that flying is an expensive hobby and that the City decided that they needed a bigger profit off of fuel sales. I stated that to fuel my 182 will cost $80 to $100 more to top off at KTSP and this would be a large factor in seeking fuel and local commerce elsewhere. To my shock, the City Manager suggested that I seek fuel elsewhere. Wonder what the Red Barn and Apple Shed would think about this; local official sabotaging local commerce.
Fuel prices (Jet A) at TSP used to be the best deal around. I used to fly out of my way to refuel there and sometimes brave crazy winds to get those good rates. Now they are just average. No longer do they make the "Great Deals Fuel Report" in AirNav. Currently Jet A is almost a full dollar a gallon higher than at Temecula, and just average relative to most other places - thus sadly it does not warrant the special trips anymore. Not sure what happened here - I've seen it before. Maybe operation cost go up - or maybe just simple profit motive and figure they can up the price and no one will notice or care - Trust me - we notice! An explanation would be great and much appreciated. But the best thing would be to bring back the same relative great deal rates you used to have! Thanks!
