Going to Samedan LSZS

[leonard17F]

Hi All !

Just on my way to Samedan in a mighty H800XP.
Should arrive on Wednesday mid-day if the weather is fine.
I have never been there myself, will fly with an F/O who has been there once as SIC.
I have been briefed verbally by another experienced Captain, but does anyone have some interesting "gouge" (as the Americans call it) on:
- how to land and hopefully take off from there safely ? (BTW, we should be coming from the East) (patterns, speeds, altitudes, etc..)
- how is Handling there ?
and possibly but very important:
- what to do in town ? ski, pubs, ....
etc...
Thanks a milion !
Leo
PS: If anybody is there between Wed 18 and Sat 21, please PM me.

[FLEXJET]

I can only suggest to you LSZS' official web site.

http://www.engadin-airport.ch/index.php?section=home

Also, watch for special airspace restrictions starting on the 21st (Davos WEF) that may affect your departure:
After your departure you will have to be IFR below 11000' on that day between 0800 and 1800LT.

http://www.skyguide.ch/de/AIMServices/AicKosifVfrBulletin/AICDokumente/VFR_Manual_SUP_01_2005_F.pdf

[His dudeness]

Skiing is great, loads of Pubs Restaurants etc. But expensive.
Airports is small, no handling required, airport staff is most friendly and helpful - usually they attend the aircraft with a baggage trolley. If not VFR dont try it- way too much granite in the clouds... Radio contact is usually relatively late. Its a great place to be - enjoy !