Thank you very much for sharing this Casey. This exact type of trip is one I would like to take with my wife. Now she can see exactly why I want to do it with her. Keep them coming sir, and thank you for sharing them with us.
The I have left FXE multiple times heading to key west. Nice little trip the taxi fees from the airport to downtown are horrible every person pays full price I believe the last time we went it was $16 per person for a 12 minute car ride.
The Uber right for us was about $20 one way. Cab fare was $15 going back to the airport. Not bad for being in the keys I guess, but a lot pricier than elsewhere. It was a pretty pricing day trip all around, but the flight there and back was worth every penny!
Great video, As a newbie, what was your Plan B if one suddenly had engines issues flying so lonw? Even at 2,000ft one can only glide 1-2 miles, even less with turns.
Great question! At 3000 feet, where I was flying, the airplane has a glide distance of about 5 miles. I made sure I was within a mile or so of the overseas highway so I had a potential landing spot near by. Of course ditching close to shore is always an option. Fortunately engine failures are rare in GA airplanes, especially when conducting a thorough pre flight to identify potential issues before takeoff and by managing fuel properly but it is something we always have to be ready for in a single engine airplane.
I think so. Fuel prices are super expensive but that's to be expected for the Keys. But they waived the ramp fee with the purchase of 10 gallons. Always good to call ahead to confirm the fees ahead of time though, I've read that they sometimes impose "special event" fees that aren't always listed. That didn't happen to me, but I have read some horror stories from others.
$35 ramp fee waived with 10 gallons. I have heard about surprise “special event” fees so I called the night before to reserve a spot and verify the fees.
very nice
Awesome narration of trip
Well done. Thanks KAPF
Great video. I’m flying to Jekyll island this Sunday. First time. Looks like a cool airport and town.
Thank you very much for sharing this Casey. This exact type of trip is one I would like to take with my wife. Now she can see exactly why I want to do it with her. Keep them coming sir, and thank you for sharing them with us.
Thanks Paul! It was by far the most spectacular flight I’ve made so far. My wife loved it every bit as much as I did.
Great video Casey. I love how you give the metropolitan statistics and history on the area.
Thanks Mark!!
Love this Casey. Really happy for you!
Thanks Brian!!
The I have left FXE multiple times heading to key west. Nice little trip the taxi fees from the airport to downtown are horrible every person pays full price I believe the last time we went it was $16 per person for a 12 minute car ride.
The Uber right for us was about $20 one way. Cab fare was $15 going back to the airport. Not bad for being in the keys I guess, but a lot pricier than elsewhere. It was a pretty pricing day trip all around, but the flight there and back was worth every penny!
Great video,
As a newbie, what was your Plan B if one suddenly had engines issues flying so lonw?
Even at 2,000ft one can only glide 1-2 miles, even less with turns.
Great question! At 3000 feet, where I was flying, the airplane has a glide distance of about 5 miles. I made sure I was within a mile or so of the overseas highway so I had a potential landing spot near by. Of course ditching close to shore is always an option. Fortunately engine failures are rare in GA airplanes, especially when conducting a thorough pre flight to identify potential issues before takeoff and by managing fuel properly but it is something we always have to be ready for in a single engine airplane.
@@midlifeflyingcrisis cool, thanks 4 reply. Happy Flying
Well done! Have you flown the Class B VFR corridor either south or northbound much?
Not yet. But under IFR I have flown essentially the same route. Pretty cool at night. Instructor had me take the foggles of so I could see!
Was signature a good deal?
I think so. Fuel prices are super expensive but that's to be expected for the Keys. But they waived the ramp fee with the purchase of 10 gallons. Always good to call ahead to confirm the fees ahead of time though, I've read that they sometimes impose "special event" fees that aren't always listed. That didn't happen to me, but I have read some horror stories from others.
I've recently read some horror stories about fees at Key West. What did you encounter?
$35 ramp fee waived with 10 gallons. I have heard about surprise “special event” fees so I called the night before to reserve a spot and verify the fees.