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January 3, 2021 VOL 4, ISSUE 1

Explore the world from the airport out.

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Airports with nearby outdoor activities

Pack your camping or fishing gear, lace up your hiking boots, swap your rudder pedals for bike pedals, and get ready for some outdoor fun at these airports.

Pilots share socially distanced restaurant options

AOPA members recommend these restaurants for socially distanced dining options on or near airports.

Farm-fresh pizza on the fly

Many family farms that craft pizza with the freshest ingredients are located within courtesy car range.

Ocean City, New Jersey

Sandwich on the shore

A new private pilot gets back in the air for a daytrip to the beach and some socially distanced fun after being grounded by the coronavirus pandemic.

'Flamping' across the US

After flying and camping with Rusty, a trusty Cessna 172, in the Northeast, Filip Wolak and Sarah Tamar set off on a "flamping" trip across the country.

5 ways to fly on your vacation

If you're looking for an excuse to go flying while on vacation, here are five tips to get in the air during your getaway.

MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, CALIFORNIA

Pilots name favorite destination airports

A grass strip near the ocean; an island airport in the Great Lakes; and an airport near the beach, the mountains, and wine country are among pilots' favorite destinations.

Best romantic destinations

Pilots share their favorite romantic getaways to give you some fresh ideas for upcoming special occasions.

Indiana, Pennsylvania

Tour 'Jimmy' Stewart's hometown

Visit the hometown of World War II bombardier instructor, general aviation pilot, and actor James M. "Jimmy" Stewart to see his restored Cessna 310 and other memorabilia.

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