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Passport, Please

An example of the passports provided to participants in the Fly Wisconsin Airport Passport Program. Courtesy: The Flying Stampede
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Key Takeaways:

  • Aircraft owners possess a strong enthusiasm for flying, often seeking even minor justifications like cheaper fuel or a meal to take to the skies and enjoy their aircraft.
  • The Wisconsin Department of Transportation created the "Fly Wisconsin Airport Passport Program," a free initiative encouraging pilots to visit 125 airports and 8 aviation museums across the state.
  • Participants collect unique stamps in a physical passport to earn prizes, which promotes flying frequency, encourages local exploration, supports community economies, and has proven popular, especially during the pandemic.
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Back in the early ‘90s, Honda ran an ad for its redesigned Prelude. It showed a bright red model against a city skyline with the caption “You’ll never have your pizza delivered again.” The implication was that with a fun enough vehicle, we will look for any excuse to get out and enjoy it.

Jason McDowell

Jason McDowell is a private pilot and Cessna 170 owner based in Madison, Wisconsin. He enjoys researching obscure aviation history and serves as a judge for the National Intercollegiate Flying Association. He can be found on Instagram as @cessnateur.

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