This Is Why We Fly
A pilot's certificate isn't a destination — it's a key. These are the doors it opens.
You didn't learn to fly so you could do laps around the pattern. Whether it's a Saturday morning burger run, a week in the Bahamas, or landing on a strip that doesn't show up on Google Maps — these are the adventures that make the training, the checkrides, and the expense worth every penny.
Fly-In Camping
Backcountry Flying
The best flights aren't the ones you plan for months. They're the ones that start with "Hey, let's go somewhere."
Every Pilot Has a List
Maybe it's Oshkosh. Maybe it's a grass strip in Idaho you saw on YouTube. Maybe it's just flying your family to grandma's house for Thanksgiving instead of driving eight hours. Whatever's on your list — the airplane makes it possible. The rest of this site is about helping you get there.
Aviation Meets the Table
Two new vlogs combining the two best things in life — flying and food.
FlyingAndDining.com
The best airport restaurants, BBQ joints you can only reach by airplane, and the $100 hamburger runs that are actually worth $100. Fly there. Eat that.
CrabbyPilot.com
A pilot's quest for the best blue crabs on the Eastern Seaboard. Fly into small coastal airports, find the crab shacks the locals guard jealously, and report back.
Stories From the Sky
Pilot trip reports, destination guides, adventure planning tips, and the real stories behind the flights. Written by pilots who've been there.
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