Anyone live in Las Vegas area?

[avbug]

Dunno. I have an apartment in Las Vegas, and they've been averaging an armed assault or robbery three times a week there. Perhaps it's the inability to find a drinking fountain or get a glass of water without paying for it, the traffic, the slot machines, or just the city attitude. Perhaps the cops who won't do anything (unless you happen to be the good guy), or the draconian weapons laws. Or it could just be that it's las vegas.

I think I've counted some thirty wedding chapels that claim elvis was married there. I think there are at least four that claim he's still there.

 

[350DRIVER]

Vegas is no more dirty or dangerous than any other large city. Obviously there are parts of Vegas that you want to avoid at all costs and the exact same would hold true (and does) for LA, NYC, MEM, STL, HOU, ORD, etc, etc..... Unfortunately Las Vegas gets much more "bad publicity" and the "negatives" will always surface and stand out since it is Las Vegas and the media has always had a fixation on that city. I would not let this weigh in on whether you choose to move to Las Vegas or not, look at all the facts and variables and not so much on the bad media attention that this city always draws (a given). As many times as I have been there I can honestly say that I have never felt like this was a dangerous city in any way shape or form nor have I ever felt that my safety/security was being compromised... Stay away from the bad sections of the city and you will not have a problem whatsoever. Vegas cops are some of the best that I have come across and they are always out in full force protecting the more "popular" tourist attractions. This past New Years celebration there was a perfect example-


My main concern would be whether or not I would be able to adapt to that kind of lifestyle of calling Vegas "home".... I much prefer to visit a few times a year versus wanting to live there. (just me though)... The strip and casinos do get old rather quickly. Laughlin NV is really nice on the Colorado and plenty to do there if you like the outdoors, golfing is great, lotsa sight seeing to do, etc, so also weigh these variables into your situation...

I think I've counted some thirty wedding chapels that claim elvis was married there. I think there are at least four that claim he's still there.

A few have said that they are completely certain that they saw him sippin on a strawberry daquiri at a local 7-11 off of Paradise.



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[DesertFalcon]

Hi...

I have lived in Las Vegas for 23 years now. I have worked for most of the Canyon operators, over the years.

At the present time, I can't say there is much opportunity in the aviation community, in Las Vegas.

Many pilots here with lots of flight time!

The Grand Canyon business is a dying business. The Japanese economy is in a 10 year deflation cycle and the FAA wants to impose more restrictions on the Canyon operators.

The old days of Canyon flying have passed.. It's never going to be what it was in the 1980's!

Air Vegas is a good place to work. I enjoyed my time there.
You're not going to get rich but management makes the place a nice work environment (easy going).

The nice thing about living in Las Vegas, if you can't find work as a Pilot you can still find work making a decent living.

DesertFalcon

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I am thinking about moving from Seattle to Las Vegas. I will be fresh out of college. There are a few analyst jobs open there. One is aviation related. Do any of you live in the Las Vegas area?
If so how is it? Does it get really old after awhile? How is the flying? I would be working on my commercial there.


Thanks

 

[bobbysamd]

FMN eateries

BUT they have a great Mexican restaurant at the airport...

Agreed. Senor Pepper's is excellent. Also, Blake's Hamburgers are good. There also is some barbecue joint on 23rd Avenue or something that's good. But, the rest of the "city"? Forget it!

 

[tinman]

I live about an hour and a half north east of Vegas. I can handle a day and I'm done for, but fun to visit.

Hey de727ups, did you fly for Lake Mead? They auctioned all their planes Friday and we bought a 172, 38V, bad idea? Over 14,000 hrs on her. I have trouble picturing a 172 doing tours.

 

[rightrudder]

I live in the Vegas area, and would hardly call it an "armpit".
Most people who live here do not participate in the "vegas lifestyle" as others here described. I don't find myself hanging out in casinos gambling, drinking, staying up all hours of the night clubbing. I live in a nice, quiet residential area that is neither dusty nor crime-ridden. We have nice, modern areas to shop, go to movies, tons a golf courses, all the entertainment you could want, civic centers, libraries, museums, and parks and recreation. Many families live here for the low cost of living (and freedom from a lot of taxes) and nice weather. There's a lot more to the Vegas area than casinos, topless bars and the strip.

It's even a pleasure in the summer to return home to the 110 degree dry heat when i've been hanging out in other cities with 90 degree/90 percent humidity.

I've spent a lot of time in Seattle and formerly lived in California, and while the Las Vegas area isn't as nice a place to live as some places, it is hardly a place to avoid. Unless you have a gambling problem.

 

[JediNein]

Vegas is NOT the true armpit of the west. Battle Mountain is.

http://www.cnn.com/2003/US/West/05/12/offbeat.nevada.pit.ap/index.html

 

[350DRIVER]

"lack of character and charm,"

After reading the article I feel a little better about myself- LOL


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[de727ups]

tinman

N9638V. First flew her in the fall of 1984 and I'd guess I have 100 hours in that bird. I think LMA had two 172M's, back then, and the "new guys" got to fly them. Later, the "guys that didn't kiss ass" got stuck with the 172's....and that would have been me. I kinda liked flying the smaller planes (guess that's why I'm still on the 727 after all these years).

I wouldn't worry about the airframe time. Sandy took great care of Earl's planes, I thought....and I think Earl knew better than skimping on maintenance in a single engine 135 outfit. Plus, a desert enviornment, 100 hour inspections, Part 135 maintenance standards, and no flight instruction, would make me not worry about a high time airframe.

Do you mind saying what you paid for her? What ever happened to Art and Earl?

I do remember having issues with oil temps in the red arc coming out of the canyon in the summer in the 172's. Sandy said as long as the pressure is okay, don't worry about it. Never had any trouble with his advice. Did have trouble with vapor lock on takeoff in a T207 out of Marble Canyon once though....that's another story....

 

[TurboS7]

I love LAS my wife hates it. If a big earthquake happened and the earth split right down Las Vegas Blvd and it all fell in my wife would rejoice. My last trip there we had to sit at Nellis for two hours and watch the Thunderbirds, real pain. I admit that I have also contributed to the building of serveral hotels along the strip. I just keep going back to see how my investment is going. "Where you treasure is there will your heart be also." I like the desert. You think it is dark going up the east coast TB try walking out in the desert at night, especially around Tonopoah(sp), it is really dark there.