I was fortunate enough to be in a business meeting this week with a gentleman who told the story of how his small team flew to my region of the country to investigate an investment possibility. They filed and flew on an IFR flight plan in a relatively new, sleek GA single-engine airplane. Prior to their departure they made arrangements for a hotel, and a rental car at their destination.
So far, so good.
They landed in light rain after 3.5 hours in the air. It was 6:30 p.m. local time on a weekday. Sunset would occur after 8 p.m. These hopeful, visiting investors found the FBO building locked, no tie-downs on the ramp, no chocks, no line personnel, and no access to their rental car.
The FBO might as well have put up a big sign reading, “Welcome to (insert town name here), fend for yourself.”
“Oops,” would be a magnificent understatement. This example, and make no mistake, this is a real description of a real event, is a primary reason why these particular businessmen will be looking for a new place to set down their airplane when returning to the area to scout out a deal.Read more…
===> Posted on August 12, 2010 by Jamie Beckett. No comments. © GAN 2010
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