New from Sporty’s is the 50 Fun Flying Destinations Guide, a digital guide that showcases flying destinations across the United States, each selected for its unique charm, aviation history, or must-see attractions.
Destinations
SocialFlight adds Adventure Guide
SocialFlight, a free aviation app for finding events, airport restaurants, and interesting places to fly, has launched a new feature that details thousands of flying destinations and aerial tours, as well as the “Destination Digest,” a personalized adventure guide for SocialFlight users.
A different kind of fly-in
Based off the Airbnb model, Fly-Inn.com lists properties for short-term rentals for general aviation pilots.
Chasing waterfalls
When Rajeev Pandey became the co-owner of a 1976 Grumman Tiger recently, he was put on notice that in order for the plane to move from “toy” category to the utility category, it would need to be put into action for his wife Sheri’s waterfall hunting hobby.
Tips for an aviator’s visit to a coastal South Carolina town
An aviator’s visit to Georgetown, South Carolina, properly begins in the air.
Picture of the Day: Me and my Colt at Rowena’s
Edward Dolejsi submitted this photo and note: “One of my frequently visited fly-in destinations near Vancouver, Canada, is Rowena’s Inn. This charming old English-style inn is a part of the Sandpiper Resort, which includes a beautifully maintained golf course. The resort has a gravel runway, nestled between the south side of the golf course and […]
Stanton’s Barbecue looking for a new generation of pilots
Stanton’s Barbecue Fly-In Restaurant near Bennettsville, South Carolina, which boasts its own runway, caters to pilots.
Buddies embark on an aviation trip of a lifetime
When buddies Trey Brewer and Shiloh Dudley took off from St. Augustine, Florida, Friday morning March 23, 2018, they knew they were embarking on an adventure of a lifetime. And they wanted to share that adventure with the world. To do that, they created Aviation Overland Adventures, a YouTube channel where they will document their […]
A visit to Alaska
A 2017 journey to the 49th state took me to Fairbanks and Anchorage. Having been to Anchorage years ago, I knew I would be re-visiting the Alaskan Aviation Museum, but it turned out that many other aircraft photo opportunities presented themselves during the trip. Spending time along the shore of Lake Hood was definitely a pleasure […]