Grand Central

[Tinkerbell]

Does anyone know if I will be allowed to land at Grand Central in a gyro? I thought you might need a transponder but can't find confirmation of this on the net.

[RV4ker (RIP)]

Don't need a transponder for FAGC. Maybe give the tower a call.
Contact Details

* Telephone: 011 805 3166
* Fax: 011 315 0194
* Email: grandcentral@grandcentral.co.za

[Tinkerbell]

Thanks!
(My hubby said you would know...)

[RV4ker (RIP)]

Thanks!
(My hubby said you would know...)

Don't know if that a good or bad thing . Enjoy and take some pics....

ps
ATC there are very friendly. Go up to the tower for a cuppa and introduce yourself...

[Condor]

Hi Tinkerbell

FOGyro investigated landing at Grand Central some time ago.

Visit:

viewtopic.php?f=20&t=6540&p=63426&hilit ... ees#p63426

[Tinkerbell]

Thank you, Everyone, for the info. If I have problems on the day I'll just say it's an emergency... Don't know what excuse I'll use the next day? (Hee hee)

[FO Gyro]

Tinkerbell, I've landed there numerous times in a gyro. No problem. They still don't allow microlights, but a gyro is definitely not classed as a microlight. Always remember that.

As per the other thread, they should bill you as though you are a rotorcraft, and not a fixed wing.

[old no 7]

Tinkerbell, I've landed there numerous times in a gyro. No problem. They still don't allow microlights, but a gyro is definitely not classed as a microlight. Always remember that.

As per the other thread, they should bill you as though you are a rotorcraft, and not a fixed wing.

....or as in my case Glenn, I parked in the wrong spot overnight and was billed R20.00 per hour. Bill came to over R600!!! I paid on the spot only to get a further invoice for another R65 two months later.
Airport manageress was most unobliging and unfriendly, but I can certainly vouch for ATC's they are most helpful and friendly.

[FO Gyro]

Airport manageress was most unobliging and unfriendly...

You are not the only one that has experienced this. They seem to forget they are there to offer a service. As you say, at least the ATC's are friendly.

In fact, often I used to contact them, and ask them for low level routing over the field (if wanting to take a short cut). They often obliged, and I would wave at them as I went past the tower.

[t-bird]

I operate from Summit and contact Grand Central for each take off and landing.

Never had a problem with them . I have to complement the ATC as they are very efficient and friendly.

I have landed a few times at Grand Central to pick up passengers. No problem at all.

They have also routed me low level to save time

Regards

Callie

[johnht]

I agree with all the positive comments re ATC's @ Grand Central. Every time I've contacted them when using the Pinedene exit route they have been professional and friendly!

John

[Tinkerbell]

On Monday it was so misty that I had to go to work the traditional way - by car, but in stead of the usual 75 min, I was there in 30! Thank goodness for holiday traffic. Tuesday was more of the same due to supposed thunderstorms. Well, I am still waiting for them...
Finally, I flew into Grand Central this morning. Waterkloof first gave me a scare saying that GC has advised him I am not allowed to land. At least I was in the air even if I had to turn around. After a bit of a discussion he said I should speak to GC. No problems there, GC never refused my landing, it was Waterkloof acting a bit discombobulated. Went up the tower to say hello and met Annemarie, nice girl. Lots of stairs, next time I'll just phone (he he).
Going back just now
Nothing better than flying!
Happy 2009!!