Peak leaf-peeping flights; Sun 'n Fun holiday festival

September 13, 2020 VOL 3, ISSUE 19
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Explore the world from the airport out.

Fun fall foliage flights

Harrisonburg, Virginia

College town on the Blue Ridge

The Shenandoah Valley region is naturally beautiful most any time of the year. Fall brings the changing colors of the trees—brilliant reds, yellows, and oranges.

Greensburg, Kansas

'To the stars and through difficulties'

Land on a grass strip at this Midwest city that rebuilt green after an EF-5 tornado and see if you can polish off a sundae with 15 scoops of ice cream in 30 minutes.

VFR Unleashed: Glad I called a briefer

Periodically talking to a flight service briefer in flight or getting VFR flight following could keep you out of trouble.

Lakeland, Florida

Sun 'n Fun announces December festival

Sun 'n Fun's Holiday Flying Festival and Car Show will feature a STOL competition, a night airshow, a balloon launch, and more on December 4 and 5.

Breathtaking views

AOPA photographers travel the world to capture images and videos of unforgettable scenery and aircraft. See some of their favorites and get ideas for bucket-list flights.

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