Flying Destinations

Museums and aircraft enthusiasts mark the occasion with fly-ins and reflection.

Many late-summer music and cultural events are conveniently close to airports.

Here are a few upcoming opportunities to see wartime fighters, bombers, trainers, and transports in action.

Many rare and interesting aircraft reside in collections housed at airports.

Gliders present an intriguing challenge for pilots, and they require a high level of commitment and control because they have no engine.

Spending time at airports as a child helped convince me that I needed to learn to fly. Typically, my father would hear about an open house, fly-in, or air show for which the airport gates would be thrown open. These were great opportunities for a kid like me to get inside the fence and see […]

Think strategically about general patterns as you plan flying for summer into fall.

I have enjoyed countless meals that did not include meat—enough that I often think I could live happily as a vegetarian. Then, along comes steak. Whether it is ribeye, strip, skirt, hanger, or filet mignon, a good cut of beef can be hard for this omnivore to resist. Besides, for my family, steak tends to […]

When traveling by light aircraft using general aviation airports, we often encounter snags when trying to get into town from the airport. In the old days there was probably a crew car available for the drive, and today there are taxis and rideshare services. But as any frequent traveler knows, these options are not always […]

Knowing your mission can help narrow the field of candidates.