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Old 23rd Jan 2003, 07:57
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GonvilleBromhead
 
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Knobbygp,

Another good field to visit is Cedar Key, I would say that is a must see.

A shortish strip out on the west coast of Florida, a lovely approach over the water and as you're coming in, the lady on the radio will ask if you'd like a taxi into town, about $5 each way.

Well worth it. Some great seafood restaurants there, and generally a lovely old small town still very much a fishing community.

Cedar Key, Key West, and Venice I reckon were up there as my particular favourites to visit. St Augustine is good too, again make sure you take the time to head into the town.

My 'home' field when I was in Fl, Space Coast Regional is also worth a trip, decent stretch from Naples and when you get there, the Kennedy Space Center is accessible, about 15 min drive from the field (need to hire a car for the day though, can do that from HAI, the heli school for not too much). Not bad for a day out.

Tip: Refuel at Okechobee when you can, best prices around in Florida, and fairly central if you're heading north / north east for a trip, popular due to low fuel prices.

Enjoy it, get around as much as you can.


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