Viva Las Vegas Peter Long, CFI, CFII, MEI

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 ) 30 mins > 12.5K ► 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 ? ► McCarran - KLAS ► Henderson - KHND ► North Las Vegas - KVGT

Where are all these places ?

KLAS - McCarran

Approaching KLAS ► APCH will vector over KHND, and the to approach end of runways 25L/R at 4500‘ (not lower!!). ► APCH will vector over KHND, and the to approach end of runways 25L/R at 4500‘ (not lower!!).  Hint – load this waypoint into your GPS (N , W )] ► Visually the LUXOR (pyramid shaped hotel) is directly at the other end of 25L/R and has a large light beam. ► Depart heading 010 – i.e. downwind for 19R/L. ► Depart heading 010 – i.e. downwind for 19R/L. ► Be careful to follow all instructions, especially if they're busy. ► Be careful to follow all instructions, especially if they're busy. ► If you are given 19R, make sure you land on the Runway. There is a taxiway that is as large as the runway

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. ► 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. ► 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 ? ► McCarran - KLAS ► Henderson - KHND ► North Las Vegas - KVGT

Where are 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 ? ► McCarran - KLAS ► Henderson - KHND ► North Las Vegas - KVGT

Where are all these places ?

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

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 ?

Any questions ?

Viva Las Vegas Peter Long, CFI, CFII, MEI