Wilbur and Orville Wright tested and proved their flight theories in Dayton, Ohio. To test actual flight, however, they needed a special location to experiment. Using U.S. Weather Bureau statistics,…
Category: Destinations
DESTINATIONS – Dates & Rates For 2026 Canada Fishing Fly-Out To Miminiska Lodge Announced!
The “Canada Fishing Fly-Out” will again be held at Miminiska Lodge, Ontario (CPS5), located 192 nm north of Thunder Bay. The owners of Miminiska Lodge, Wilderness North, is offering your…
DESTINATIONS: Visit Greenville, South Carolina! Bring Your Wheels!
Greenville, South Carolina, via the Greenville Downtown Airport (KGMU), is a cool destination for a fun (preferably long) weekend for the entire family. There are several things you can do…
DESTINATIONS: Elephants, Rhinos & People Launch Air Wing Protecting Endangered Wildlife & People In Southern Africa
OSHKOSH, WIS: The Atlanta-based nonprofit Elephants, Rhinos & People (ERP.ngo) kicked off EAA AirVenture 2025, by accepting delivery of its first airplane, an NX Cub from CubCrafters. The delivery is…
CANADA FLY-OUT 2025
Smoke in adjacent provinces Manitoba and Saskatchewan, and the threat of rain showers, did not dampen the enthusiasm of pilots from as far away as Naples, Florida, who flew to…
DESTINATIONS: Expanding Your Flying Portfolio At Oshkosh 2025
By Aletha Lenz For thousands of aviators, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh isn’t just a celebration of aviation — it’s a launchpad for personal growth. Whether you’re a weekend flyer, a student…
DESTINATIONS: There’s Much To See & Experience In Upper Michigan
I’ve never experienced Upper Michigan like I experienced it this year. In addition to visiting Mackinac Island, our family vacationed throughout much of the Upper Michigan Peninsula. With Lake Superior…
DESTINATIONS – New Collaboration Expands Bush Flying & Training Opportunities In South America
Trevelin, Argentina – February 18, 2025 – The Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation (JRBAF) has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Patagonia Bush Pilots, creating new opportunities for pilots from the…
DESTINATIONS – Taking To The Skies In Alaska
I said it before, and I say it again… One cannot visit Alaska without taking to the skies! I had been to Alaska once before and had a fantastic time…
DESTINATIONS – Canada Fishing Fly-Out To Miminiska Lodge To Welcome Its First Florida Family
Since 2007, the “Canada Fishing Fly-Out To Miminiska Lodge, Ontario” (CPS5), has attracted pilots from Wisconsin, Illinois, Ohio, Minnesota and California, but this year we are excited to welcome a…
Crossing the Border into Kaslo, British Columbia
A friend told us about the Kaslo Jazz Etc Summer Music Festival (https://kaslojazzfest.com/) in Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada. He had attended several times and thought we would enjoy it as…
Michigan’s Mackinac Island
Pick a hotel or bed and breakfast, downtown or on the outskirts of town, and you will enjoy your stay on Mackinac Island. Since shortly after we started publishing the…
2025 Canada Fishing Fly-Out To Miminiska Lodge
Our preferred fishing destination since 2007! The 2025 Canada Fishing Fly-Out to Miminiska Lodge in northwest Ontario (CPS5), will be held August 3 – 8. We will arrive on Sunday,…
Backcountry Flying At The Annual Ryan Field Fly-In
Article & Photos by Yasmina Platt We opened up summer flying activities June 28-30, 2024, with the Annual Ryan Field (2MT1) Fly-In in Northwest Montana, organized by the Recreational Aviation…
Memorial To Manifesto!
In May, Peggy and I planned a flight from Madison, Wisconsin (KMSN) to Sulfur Springs, Texas (KSLR), to attend a family wedding at nearby Emery, Texas. Unlike most of our hops in our Cessna 182, the 645 nm flight would require a fuel stop, and depending on the weather, we built in some alternates, mostly based on distance, but also on the availability of rental cars, restaurants and fuel prices. While I enjoy stopping in at small rural airports, few offer the amenities you need if stranded, so we tried to select mid to executive-size airports. And of course, we don’t leave home without Foreflight which is loaded with good information.