When pilots dream up the best places to fly, it’s true that rarely would Iowa soar to the top of the list—even for those who learned to fly in the state between the Mississippi and Missouri rivers.
Pilots Tackle Challenge to Land at All of Iowa’s Airports
Key Takeaways:
- The Fly Iowa Challenge encourages pilots to land at all 114 public-use airports in Iowa to increase activity and support pilot proficiency.
- Pilot Robert Briggs completed the Fly Iowa Challenge for the second time, visiting all 114 airports to celebrate his 50th year of flying.
- Briggs undertook the flight to raise money and awareness for LifeLine Pilots, a volunteer group that coordinates medical and other assistance flights, motivated by a personal loss.
- He was accompanied by new pilot Julia Walker, who logged 28.4 hours of cross-country PIC flight time during the five-day journey across Iowa.
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