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After the checkride

Redefine your weekend

From across the state to across the region

When you were just an average Earth-bound being, your personal or family weekend trips probably were all within about 300 miles by car.

As a pilot, you have the opportunity to re-create your weekend soul and redefine what qualifies as a quick trip. To really broaden your horizons start with a sectional chart, figure out the three-hour range for your airplane, and draw a circle. Now grab your family/sweetheart/mates and let your imagination run wild. Regardless of where you live, you’ll now be in range of a beach, mountains, a lake, or maybe a few great camping spots or restaurants. So the next time you’re sitting there thinking there’s nowhere to fly, think harder.

AOPA Flight Training staff
AOPA Flight Training Staff editors are experienced pilots and flight instructors dedicated to supporting student pilots, pilots, and flight instructors in lifelong learning.

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