Viva Las Vegas

Peter Long, CFI, CFII, MEI

plong@outback-aviation.com
 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 91.211) 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!!).
 Hint – load this waypoint into your GPS
(N36 04.4, W115 11.8)]

► 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.

► 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
Ramp @ 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.
► 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
 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
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
plong@outback-aviation.com