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All destinations and events listed on this website were provided by visitors to our websites. If you decide to fly or drive to any destination listed, you do so at your own risk. Please see our disclaimer. All photos shown for fun destinations were provided/uploaded by visitors to our websites, which have agreed to our Photo Submission Rules.

$100 bagel run in the RV-6A - Van's Aircraft makes perfect cross country machine
RVation Nation
Finally, some new cameras! Our day trip to Northern California and the SF Bay area provided some awesome views, even if it didn't turn out quite the way we'd hoped.

Understanding Airspace
Rod Machado's course on Understanding Airspace for all Pilots is a fun-filled course that helps all pilots better understand our present airspace system and a pilot's obligation when operating within it. This course is designed for anyone interested in passing their private, commercial or CFI knowledge or practical exam. It's also a valuable course for rusty pilots desiring to regain their currency.

The Hangar Hotel and Airport Diner, Fredericksburg, TX
Guests staying here are not road warriors who check in at late at night and rise the next morning to make that early sales call. Staying at the Hangar Hotel is a total experience, some-thing to be leisurely enjoyed while in your room, the lobby area, the Observation deck, the Officers Club, the Diner, Conference Center and the outside area, including the ramp for arriving and departing aircraft. - Submitted by EJ

RV-10 Fuselage - Getting controls in, working on the leaking tank
Jason Ellis
Showing rudder pedals and brake lines and talk about controls. Close up of brake lines and what I'm pondering. Close up of elevator push rods. Close up and advice of control stick pivot tube and installation. Push rod ends are at right lengths for neutral control state, and safety wire.

RV-12iS Classic T-Shirts!
Classic 100% cotton T-Shirt with a taped neck and shoulders for a great fit. A nice depiction of a Van's Aircraft RV-12iS, an all metal aircraft designed by Richard VanGrunsven.

Avemco now offers coverage for more kinds of kit planes than ever before!

Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability extended sales coverage for up to one year after the date of sale, or the period that the aircraft was insured by Avemco, whichever is less.

Coverage for both the building phase and when completed for flight. Up to $15 for each documented hour of labor to assemble or reconstruct your aircraft. $50,000 liability coverage for rented or leased hangars.

Save up to 25% on your annual premium for all owned products.

City of Gainesville, Gainesville, TX
The City of Gainesville has many antique shops, free zoo, and Victorian homes that offer tours. There also is an 85-store Factory Outlet Mall only 5 min. from the airport. The Gainesville Airport offers weekend fuel discounts on 100LL. Courtesy Cars available. - Submitted by Smitty

Electrical Crimp Connectors
EAA
EAA SportAir Workshops instructor and A&P/IA Dick Koehler shows various types of electrical wire connectors and discusses uses for each crimp type connector.

Albert Whitted Airport, St. Petersburg, FL
Albert Whitted Airport is located on the Tampa Bay waterfront in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. Within walking distance or a short cab ride away are at least a day or two of unique museums, attractions, resorts, hotels, bed and breakfasts, antiques. - Submitted by Mike Smith

GoPro Aviation Tie Down Mounts
The Best Camera mounts! Attach the MyPilotPro Swivel mount to your wing�s tie down for awesome side shots! Attach the MyPilotPro Mount on your rear tie down for perfect multi-angle shots!

RV 8 Wingtips
RV-8 Pilot
I describe how I attached my fiberglass wingtips to the wings of my RV-8 using hinges versus the standard screw method.

Pilot Destination Update - Charly's Airport Restaurant, Williamsburg, VA
"Man this airport is awesome for a quick stop for lunch or hanging out all day in the town. The airport takes great care of the pilots/planes and the little restaurant is perfect for a good eat. This airport is a perfect stop for us on the way to the beach and with lunch and a playground for a restless toddler stuck in a plane we could not ask for anything better." - Submitted by Hugh.

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Fun Places to Fly!
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Sugar Springs - Gladwin, MI

	Sugar Springs is a 3500+ft grass public-use airstrip in a private picturesque community in northern lower Michigan. When you fly-in, there's shuttle service to the nearby Hearth Restaurant where you can enjoy the full service menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner. - Submitted by Rebecca
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Echo Canyon Resort - Sulphur, OK

The brochure accurately describes this wonderful place asA beautiful resort specializing in romantic luxury lodging and fine dining. It is located on 30 acres in the Arbuckle Mountains, and is owned and beautifully managed by Joe and Carol Vanhorn, two of the finest folks you will ever meet. I have spent a weekend in this wonderful property, and I highly recomment Echo Canyon Resort. I have also flown to the resort to enjoy Carol's wonderful breakfast. If you call ahead, Carol or Joe will have you picked up at the airport by one of their friendly staff. Give them a call. - Submitted by Bill Cole

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Ocean Inn Manzanita - Manzanita, OR

Nehalem Bay State Airport Manzanita is right on the coast. Watch out for cross winds/windsgear when onshore is blowing when you go below tree level. Call Ocean Inn for for pick-up at the airport and beachfront Lodging. Highly recommended and very reasonable price. below are the details of the lodging from their website. The units are very good condition.... Bob Madge N1160T V35B.

Cozy units look out at the Pacific from their ocean side location in Manzanita, a charming, quiet and serene village on one of Oregon's finest beaches. Five miles of sand stretch from the Nehalem River mouth to majestic Neah-Kah-Nie Mountain. Ten beautifully appointed units are available to provide you with an unforgettable experience, newly remodeled in February of 2009.

You will want to return again and again. In the front building there are four units, two oceanfront one bedroom, full kitchen units, and two ocean view one bedroom, full kitchen units. There are six units on the adjoining property. All are one bedroom. There are four units with full kitchens and ocean views. There is one unit that has a kitchenette, and an ocean view, and one that has no ocean view but is ADA compliant. Look for newly designed website with updated pictures in Summer of 2009. - Submitted by Bob Madge

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Finger Lakes Soaring Club - Dansville, NY

Finger Lakes Soaring operates weekends from Dansville Airport. Soaring rides and training flights available with prior notice. Dansville has 5 restaurants withing a 5 minute walk and 2 very nice restaurants, Jack's Gaslight and the Old Madrid, within an easy 20 minute walk. - Submitted by FunPlacesToFly.com Member

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BlueSkies Grille - Chesapeake, VA

	Great little airport cafe run by a real nice woman named Karen. Good food and views of the runways. Fuel is usually reasonable, and the airport has two runways to make it a great place to stop for lunch and gas up when traveling around Eastern Virginia. Open Mon-Sat 1100-1430L. - Submitted by Chase
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Cuero Texas - Cuero, TX

	Nice small airport in a nice Texas town. One mile walk to downtown historic area and restaurants. No taxi. Plenty of interesting buildings, shops and a few restaurants. The beautiful court house and museum are closed on week ends. - Submitted by Bonanzabill
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Kent Island - Stevensville, MD

Bay Bridge Airport is on Kent Island Md. Within easy walking distance are 4 restaurants. A fantastic Bed and Breakfast is less than a half mile walk or they pick you up if you call. Great place to fly into. - Submitted by wyvern

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Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport - Oscoda, MI

A very cool place to fly! This is a giant old abandoned Air Force base located in a nice small and quiet resort community. You land on an enormous runway in what looks like a ghost-Air Force base, and taxi past half a dozen 747's. Some still flying, but most part of a 747 graveyard. The FBO is very accommodating, and Ray is a gift to the aviation community. The town is very close and there are beaches, boat rentals, the Ausable river, and a brewpub Wiltse's a mile or so from the airport take a growler home. Scenic flight out over the forest with the beautiful serpentine river and beaches. - Submitted by crancont

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Friday, Nov 19, 2021 — Erwin, NC
Seminar: Controlled Flight Into Terrain CFIT Over-reliance on Automation
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