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From Craig Wheeler
on 05-Dec-2024 |
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Dropped by today to see what was happening with the new FBO and area. Was walking along the large hangar and got yelled at to stay away. The old FBO office is gone replaced by trailers. Will still drop by to visit old WWII sites.Response from Simon Powell, Manager/Director, Patton Aviation LLC
Dear Mr. Wheeler, Many thanks for your comments after visiting KBLH The staff at the airport strive to provide the best expertise possible, your comments will help us get better. To respond to your comments The "trailers" are brand new custom build office units constructed from shipping containers - the previous office was, after many years of use found to be fully loaded with harmful asbestos - the quickest solution to protect our clients was to go with professionally built container offices - I hope you agree they are rather nice - free coffee, free high speed Wi-Fi and a pilot planning room as well as comfy chairs. With the regards to the hangar - the airport, while still owned by the County of Riverside has over the years predominantly become a support hub for the Military, as such the hangar is used for Military purposes and off limits - it is posted to stay out - just like any other hangar on any other airport - liability and insurance forbid non-employees for entering.
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From Steven Fox
on 27-May-2024 |
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Overpriced Fuel 20 gals cost $236.55 with Call out Fee, He walked out Building. $7.356 per gal + Sales tax $8.75 + FET $4.05 + Call out Fee $75.00 = $236.55 over $11 per gal!
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From Mike Walker
on 02-Aug-2022 |
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I have flown into and out of BLH many times. The FBO has been significantly upgraded since Patton Aviation took over management. The Wi-Fi on the field is excellent and very fast. There is a lot of military training that happens at the field and you need to be cognizant of the activity that may be going on when your transiting the area, especially the parachuting. The CTAF is always monitored when operations are in progress so call 10 miles out and advise. The military nature of the operation at BLH is reflected in the way services are provided; efficient and generally fast. I have always found the staff friendly and willing to help.
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From Jimmy Riggs
on 31-Jul-2022 |
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Would not let pilot fill own aircraft. Weird since the last 3000 miles of fuel stops we did ever single time. Manager or owner came out yelling cussing my co-pilot and I out about not letting the line guy fuel my aircraft. Line guy was super unprofessional was not understanding about how I wanted to fuel my personal owned and operated aircraft. Don't plan this as a fuel stop ever!!! Response from Simon Powell, Manager/Director, Patton Aviation LLC
Mr. Riggs, I am so sorry that you did not have the best experience when you landed at BLYTHE AIRPORT and tried to self service refuel your $100, 000 Cessna 150. We take great care in ensuring that our linemen are skilled at refueling all aircraft and are polite at all times. Should you be passing Blythe in the future please feel free to stop in, try our free coffee, high speed Internet and planning room. There is even a free to use, pilot car if you need to dash into town for one of your Riverside County meetings. Save travels Mr. Riggs
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Dropped by today to see what was happening with the new FBO and area. Was walking along the large hangar and got yelled at to stay away. The old FBO office is gone replaced by trailers. Will still drop by to visit old WWII sites.
Overpriced Fuel 20 gals cost $236.55 with Call out Fee, He walked out Building. $7.356 per gal + Sales tax $8.75 + FET $4.05 + Call out Fee $75.00 = $236.55 over $11 per gal!
