Perfect time to find your Arizona desert oasis

February 27, 2022 VOL 5, ISSUE 5

Explore the world from the airport out.

Open space oasis in a desert metropolis

Louisville, Kentucky

Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Bourbon Trail

Plan at least one overnight stay to enjoy all that "Derby City" has to sample, including smooth-sipping bourbon—or a mint julep at Churchill Downs.

Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Ozark Mountain getaway

Book a crew car at the newly remodeled airport to sample the scenery and fine dining in a town known for its natural springs.

Share your fun

Make new friends and influence pilots by sharing your travels on social media during the March Pilot Passport Challenge.

Reasons to get out there

Amazing as it might seem, you may find that motivation to make another hamburger hop fades, so we came up with dozens of reasons to fire up your engine.

Alton Bay, New Hampshire

Ice runway has melted away

Recent rain proved too potent for Alton Bay's ice runway, which closed for the season February 24 less than three weeks after it opened.

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Our goal at AOPA is to inspire you to embark on fascinating adventures, using general aviation airplanes as your magic carpet. We not only provide you with the photos, stories, and videos to get you dreaming, but we also offer you the right tools and member discounts to help make those plans a reality.

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