Holding a private pilot certificate has brought a great deal of pride, joy, freedom, and of course, responsibility to my life over the years. But what that document provides more than anything else, arguably, is access.
The real miracle of general aviation, beyond thrust and lift getting us off the ground, is the ease with which it allows us to explore and enjoy places we might never have found while traveling on land. Airports are the gateways to these destinations and by visiting them, we can learn about a town’s relationship with the surrounding region.
