Flying and Dining: A Visit to The Hangar Restaurant
EDITOR’S NOTE: As of February 14, 2015, The Hangar Restaurant is permanently closed. It will be missed.
A recent Sunday presented a great opportunity for flying. My Dad and I had heard good reports about a nearby airport restaurant, and decided to give it a try. The weather was sunny and clear; the perfect fall day.
The establishment in question is the Hangar Restaurant, located at the London-Corbin Airport (KLOZ) in London, Kentucky. London is about 65 nautical miles from home base at KMOR, making it an easy thirty-to-forty minute flight in the 182.
The flight to London was uneventful, though turbulence was encountered over the mountains of southeastern Kentucky. The trip gave us a great chance to further test the iPad Mini in the cockpit. The Mini combined with ForeFlight performed perfectly, coupled with the Appareo Stratus ADS-B weather and GPS box.
London-Corbin Airport is a very nice facility, with a single asphalt runway measuring 5,751 feet in length. ILS and GPS approaches are available, though they were quite unnecessary on this particular day. The restaurant is located right beside of the FBO building. We parked beside two other aircraft, both of which belonged to other restaurant customers.
The restaurant fronts directly onto the tarmac, and an outdoor patio is available for those wishing to combine plane spotting with their meal. It was a bit windy for that, however, and we opted for the indoor seating. The menu is quite extensive, featuring such items as steaks, burgers, salads, chicken, seafood, and more.
In keeping with the “Hundred Dollar Hamburger” tradition, I opted for the burger. It was, in fact, called the “Hundred Dollar Burger.” And indeed, it was delicious. The included coleslaw and fries were equally tasty; the burger was of sufficient size to negate the need for much dinner that evening. Dad and Mom both had the Philly Steak sandwich, and both declared it to be excellent.
The trip home was slower than the trip up; a stiff headwind added several minutes to the trip. Having neglected to pack my camera, I made do with a quick snapshot using my iPad, and Instagram to dress it up a bit.
All in all, I would highly recommend a trip to the Hangar Restaurant if you’re in the region. What better way to spend a pleasant weekend afternoon than by flying, eating, and flying again?
Thoughts from Aloft 