TDY Gouge - Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Hilton Philadelphia Airport (215-365-4150) was a pretty nice hotel, but the location isn't the best. Right around the corner from the FBO if you have a tight schedule but there isn't really whole lot in the area. Hotel restaurant is pricey, but decent. The hotel Bar is one of the best I've been to. Good prices and actually quite a few people hanging out there (probably because the location). If you're there for a while consider getting a rental car or crew bus because there is nothing within walking distance.

Pittsburgh, PA - YOU MUST STAY at the Pittsburgh Hilton Towers. Five Star Outfit. Across the river from the football stadium, 15 miles from airport. Stumble from the bars. At the time we went, max lodging was $79, The hotel had a fed gov rate of $99. Talk to 'Mary' in reservations and tell here you're not fed gov, but usaf, and your max rate is $79, she'll hook you up. You'll have to valet your car for about $20, but you can claim it too. Tel:(412)391-4600 Fax:(412)594-5161 #600 Commonwealth Place; Gateway Cen, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222. The bars are in 'strip district' on Mullberry way (parallels Penn st), around 20th street. There's some bars on Penn Street too. If you park on Pit-Reserve AFB's ramp, PRECOORDINATE for a ride to the rental cars on the other side of the airport. The sucked as far as support, nobody was there. We were on a banner.

Erie, PA - Hampton Inn (814) 835-4200 Fax (814) 835-5212 was a great hotel. They charged us $20 less then allotable and the place was as nice as we could ask for. We talked to them and explained that they should charge full rate and give us a free meal or booze instead of the reduced rate. Hopefully they will work this. The staff at North Coast Air will make reservations for you if let give them a call. The hotel is across the street from a bar that is suitable for drinking and just down the road from food. Watch your weight restriction going in. There is conflicting information between the different sources. Call the airfield manager, he approved us for Single Tandem at 155K.

Willow Grove, PA - Residence Inn offers free breakfasts, newspapers. Many nights have free dinners as well. Hotel is kept up very well and has a gym pass system with the local "Y". Overall best deal in the area.