Tuscon newbie questions

Redneck Shaun · 07-11-2007, 07:50 AM

Well, I just got the ok from the boss(the wife) to make the trip to tuscon this year. I've had excuses for not going the last couple years and have regreted it greatly. Looks like the dates are October 3-7th.
Since I'll be just watching I'm about to book a flight and hotel.
So.................When does everyone get down there? I was thinking about taking a red-eye out of DFW Thursday night and coming back Monday. There's nothing going on Monday right?
How far is it from the field to the airport? Is there one place that most FG'ers are staying?
Man I can't wait...

Thanks
Shaun

Imac Kiwi · 07-11-2007, 08:36 AM

Red Roof beside the I 10, 25mins to the field.

twostroke · 07-11-2007, 09:28 AM

Where exactly is the field? Anyone have directions or location in reference to Tucson? Thanks!

exeter_acres · 07-11-2007, 09:38 AM

http://www.desertaircraft.com/shootout_2007/site.php

3ddd · 07-11-2007, 01:47 PM

REDROOF ON INA RD JUST OFF I-10-------------- BABY

Dan_nO · 07-11-2007, 02:11 PM

Yea, I been looking at some of the motels that offer like a vacation package and airfare combined, i was surprised that some of the rates are cheaper on the motel and the airfare if you do it that way instead of seperatly.

So im still searching and trying to find a deal that will work with the airfare to leave Louisville Ky and fly into Phonex, then from there to Tucson so to avoid going into Texas and Chicago to get there.

Im still seaching.

krashmaster81 · 07-11-2007, 02:19 PM

It is often cheaper to fly into PHX rather than TUS... It's only 1.5 hr drive from PHX to Ina road, while it's a good 40 minute drive to TUS from Ina road, go figure! The coolest thing about Tucson now is that all of the I-10 exits are closed... Gotta love Tucson city planners. Fortunately, the closures won't effect getting too and from TIMPA, the model field.

-Matt

Redneck Shaun · 07-11-2007, 09:37 PM

	Quote:
	Red Roof beside the I 10, 25mins to the field.

Is that the closest hotel to the field? Or the hotel that will allow us to relax?

Dan No-- Let me know if you find some good airfare/hotel combos.

	Quote:
	It is often cheaper to fly into PHX rather than TUS

I'll check this out. Thx Matt.

If anyone find some great deal, well......speak up! (I'd rather put the $$$ in to my plane then in to a hotel room)

.

sweetpea · 07-11-2007, 10:35 PM

Red roof is pretty close to the field......they will also let you relax

krashmaster81 · 07-12-2007, 01:22 AM

You'll learn that nothing is actually close to anything in Tucson. We have fewer highways connecting Tucson than the inches of rain we get annually. ;-)

-Matt

why_fly_high · 07-12-2007, 10:14 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by krashmaster81
	You'll learn that nothing is actually close to anything in Tucson. We have fewer highways connecting Tucson than the inches of rain we get annually. ;-) -Matt

When I was there in April I was amazed at how long it takes to get anywhere. We were about 20 miles from the field and it took about an hour to get there. That was with little to know trafffic. Without any hiways you get caught by light after light.

Dan

krashmaster81 · 07-12-2007, 02:48 PM

YUUUUP! I think all of our taxes go to Phoenix, they've got highways going everywhichway!

-Matt

07-11-2007, 07:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
Redneck Shaun "GIT ER DONE" Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gainesville,Texas Age: 42 Posts: 1,285	Tuscon newbie questions Well, I just got the ok from the boss(the wife) to make the trip to tuscon this year. I've had excuses for not going the last couple years and have regreted it greatly. Looks like the dates are October 3-7th. Since I'll be just watching I'm about to book a flight and hotel. So.................When does everyone get down there? I was thinking about taking a red-eye out of DFW Thursday night and coming back Monday. There's nothing going on Monday right? How far is it from the field to the airport? Is there one place that most FG'ers are staying? Man I can't wait... Thanks Shaun __________________ http://www.texomarc.org/ Fellowship of Christian Modelers www.fcmodelers.com

07-11-2007, 08:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
Imac Kiwi All I need is more talent Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Posts: 695	Re: Tuscon newbie questions Red Roof beside the I 10, 25mins to the field. __________________ www.rcmodels.co.nz

07-11-2007, 09:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
twostroke Get'r Down! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Holland, Ohio Age: 41 Posts: 339	Re: Tuscon newbie questions Where exactly is the field? Anyone have directions or location in reference to Tucson? Thanks! __________________ Get'r Down!

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07-11-2007, 01:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
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07-11-2007, 02:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dan_nO Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Frankfort, Ky. Age: 43 Posts: 1,321 Blog Entries: 3 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Tuscon newbie questions Yea, I been looking at some of the motels that offer like a vacation package and airfare combined, i was surprised that some of the rates are cheaper on the motel and the airfare if you do it that way instead of seperatly. So im still searching and trying to find a deal that will work with the airfare to leave Louisville Ky and fly into Phonex, then from there to Tucson so to avoid going into Texas and Chicago to get there. Im still seaching.

07-11-2007, 02:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
krashmaster81 What goes up, must come down! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Age: 27 Posts: 562	Re: Tuscon newbie questions It is often cheaper to fly into PHX rather than TUS... It's only 1.5 hr drive from PHX to Ina road, while it's a good 40 minute drive to TUS from Ina road, go figure! The coolest thing about Tucson now is that all of the I-10 exits are closed... Gotta love Tucson city planners. Fortunately, the closures won't effect getting too and from TIMPA, the model field. -Matt

07-11-2007, 10:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
sweetpea So true Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Whidbey Island, WA Age: 33 Posts: 4,650 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Tuscon newbie questions Red roof is pretty close to the field......they will also let you relax __________________ ___SPONSORS____________________My Home Field_____ ___________

07-12-2007, 01:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
krashmaster81 What goes up, must come down! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Age: 27 Posts: 562	Re: Tuscon newbie questions You'll learn that nothing is actually close to anything in Tucson. We have fewer highways connecting Tucson than the inches of rain we get annually. ;-) -Matt

07-12-2007, 02:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
krashmaster81 What goes up, must come down! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Age: 27 Posts: 562	Re: Tuscon newbie questions YUUUUP! I think all of our taxes go to Phoenix, they've got highways going everywhichway! -Matt

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