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I'm going stateside to do some buisness in the Grand Rapids area and was wondering if anyone knows of any GA airfields...
Thanks
Flying Lawyer
13th Jul 2007, 07:04
There are some schools at Gerald Ford International, and at smaller airfields not far away. I can't help with any recommendations because I flew with an owner-pilot while there on a business trip but putting 'Grand Rapids flight schools' in Google should produce a selection.
The local flying area isn't particularly exciting, but I highly recommend a flight around Lake Michigan to Chicago.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v146/FlyingLawyer/Meigs_NW_View.jpg
Meigs Field on the waterfront is now (very sadly) closed, but I assume you should still be able to get a view of the Chicago skyline from the air - stunning!
You'll soon run out of things to see in Grand Rapids, but Chicago is a very easy drive if you have a free day.
BTW, despite the name, there don't seem to be any rapids, grand or otherwise.
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Flying Lawyer
15th Jul 2007, 21:01
BTW, if you need a hotel recommendation, I can recommend the Amway Grand Plaza.
Very pleasant, and good location.