Viva Las Vegas Peter Long CFII MEI plongoutbackaviation
Viva Las Vegas Peter Long, CFII, MEI plong@outback-aviation. com
Agenda ► Which way should I go ? ► Enroute considerations ► Which airport at Las Vegas ? ► What to see once I’m there ? ► Questions
Which way should we go ? ► Straight over the mountains ► Dodge SUAs, MOAs, and R-xxxx ► Southern route - BFL
The high mountain route 2: 39
Thoughts ? ► Oxygen use (FAR 91. 211) 30 mins > 12. 5 K ► Does your plane go that high ? § Density altitude … ► Where to land ?
The MOA VFR route 2: 44
Thoughts ? ► MOAs – what’s in a MOA … § “Pilots operating under VFR should exercise extreme caution while flying within a MOA when military activity is being conducted. “ ► GPS or help from Joshua Approach ► Where do I land when the fan stops ?
The southern route – 3: 12
Thoughts ? ► 30 minutes longer (10 gallons) ► Lot’s of places to land ► Places to get fuel ► I-5 , & I-15 for reference ► My choice, but you’re PIC…
Agenda ► Which way should I go ? ► Enroute considerations ► Which airport at Las Vegas ? ► What to see once I’m there ? ► Questions
Weather considerations ► Icing § Altitude, IFR ► Winds § Mountains § Up / down drafts ► Turbulence § Time of day ► Night § Lack of horizon § Spectacular view of the “Strip”
Fuel planning ► Fuel adds weight, and you’ve got hills to climb … ► Smaller planes are at the limit § Consider stopping in Bakersfield (KBFL) before or General Fox (GWF) after the Tehachapis ► You’ll need to get some for the trip home § Hint : LAS is *NOT* the place to buy it !
Agenda ► Which way should I go ? ► Enroute considerations ► Which airport at Las Vegas ? ► What to see once I’m there ? ► Questions
Where to go ? ► Mc. Carran - KLAS ► Henderson - KHND ► North Las Vegas - KVGT
Where all these places ?
KLAS - Mc. Carran
Approaching KLAS ► APCH will vector over KHND, and the to approach end of runways 25 L/R at 4500‘ (not lower!!). § Hint – load this waypoint into your GPS (N 36 04. 4, W 115 11. 8)] ► Visually the LUXOR (pyramid shaped hotel) is directly at the other end of 25 L/R and has a large light beam. ► Depart heading 010 – i. e. downwind for 19 R/L. ► Be careful to follow all instructions, especially if they're busy. ► If you are given 19 R, make sure you land on the Runway. There is a taxiway that is as large as the runway
Ramp @ KLAS
Other comments ► The two FBOs are on the west side of the airport ► They'll waive the expensive parking fee if you purchase enough of their expensive avgas. ► Pay attention to ATC and do what you’re told. ► Get familiar yourself with the landmarks noted on the chart, as they may use them and they don't have much free time for step-by-step instructions. ► You’ll need a clearance before you call ground to taxi out – “B” airport …
Where to go ? ► Mc. Carran - KLAS ► Henderson - KHND ► North Las Vegas - KVGT
Where all these places ?
KHND - Henderson ► 11 Miles S of Las Vegas ► No “B” Clearance required ► No IFR approaches (except visual) ► Towered field ► 5000’ & 6500’ Runways ► $5/night tiedown ► Fuel is cheaper than LAS ► Enterprise rental cars ► Taxis AVBL
Turning final KHND
Where to go ? ► Mc. Carran - KLAS ► Henderson - KHND ► North Las Vegas - KVGT
Where all these places ?
KVGT – North Las Vegas
KVGT – North Las Vegas ► 3 Miles NW of Las Vegas ► “B” Clearance required from the South ► Towered field ► 4000’ & 5000’ Runways ► Approach tend to be chop-n-drop ► GPS approaches available ► $5/night tiedown ► Fuel is cheaper than LAS ► Free shuttle to the strip
Agenda ► Which way should I go ? ► Enroute considerations ► Which airport at Las Vegas ? ► What to see once I’m there ? ► Questions
What to see once I’m there ? ► Hoover Dam § Ask LAS APCH for a Class B transition § Think about post 9/11 guidelines
Hoover Dam
What to do ? ► Hoover Dam § Ask LAS APCH for a Class B transition § Think about post 9/11 guidelines ► Grand Canyon § Special flight rules apply § You *NEED* the chart § A GPS is also very handy
Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon
Agenda ► Which way should I go ? ► Enroute considerations ► Which airport at Las Vegas ? ► What to see once I’m there ? ► Questions
Which one is the real Elvis ?
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Viva Las Vegas Peter Long, CFII, MEI plong@outback-aviation. com
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