VT – Are you dreaming of a winter wonderland for Christmas? Would that wonderland be even better if you could fly your own plane to a nearby airport and then enjoy a scenic drive up a mountain? If you answered ‘yes,’ your ideal Christmas and ...
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NC – When you think of states that are regularly impacted by hurricanes, you probably think of Texas, Louisiana, and Florida, but did you know that North Carolina is the third most likely state to experience hurricanes? In fact, 47 hurricanes have hit the state ...
VT – Are you dreaming of a fly-in vacation to a resort that offers four seasons of fun? If you are, you’re in luck. The Smugglers’ Notch Resort in Northern Vermont offers four seasons of fun, from swimming and boating in the summer to skiing ...
NY – The National Warplane Museum in Geneseo, NY has recently received a historic Staggerwing aircraft that was used on D-Day in 1944. The donated airplane has the serial number FT478 and a storied history. After it was built by Beechcraft, it was lent to ...
PA – Have you heard of Nemacolin Airport (PA88) in Farmington, Pennsylvania? Nemacolin Airport was once known as the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort but has since been shortened to just Nemacolin. It was started by Willard F. Rockwell in 1949 with the purchase of 60 acres ...
DC – How well do you like your current airplane’s maintenance schedule? Do you feel like it could be more precise? Today’s airplanes are maintained on a schedule created by the FAA and listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs). These inspections are designed to ...
CT – Are you looking for a riverfront airport that’s within walking distance of a historic restaurant and inn that dates back to before the Declaration of Independence was signed? If you are, then a flight out to Goodspeed Airport (42B) with an evening at ...
RI—If you’re looking for a fly-in island vacation, consider Block Island in Rhode Island. The island encompasses nearly 10 square miles. Its year-round population is 1,410, but it balloons to between 10,000 and 20,000 during the summer months. Visitors can arrive by plane and boat ...
ME — Maine is a hidden gem for pilots and their families. If you’re looking for adventure in your airplane, you must take a long look at Eastern Slope Regional Airport (IZG) in Fryeberg, Maine. This airport is the gateway to White Mountain National Forest, ...
MA—Are you looking for an excellent fly-in day trip? If so, it may be time to check out Nantucket, Massachusetts. It’s located 30 miles from the coast of Cape Cod. Visitors to Nantucket can enjoy its three lighthouses, 80 miles of beaches, seafaring culture, and ...