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Places to Fly · April 21, 2022

Fly in Vacation Rentals For Pilots

Have you been looking for fly-in rental homes ? You've come to the right page for rentals with a runway either on site or directly adjacent. ... Read More

Places to Fly · April 4, 2022

Fly Your Airplane to Branson, Missouri

General Aviation airport information, hotels, and attractions for a family fly-in trip to Branson Missouri.... Read More

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Flying with Kids · November 25, 2021

Helpful Things to Pack for Kids on Personal Aircraft

We know flying with kids adds additional challenges. From packing to potty breaks, and from entertainment to comfort, there's a lot of extra considerations when bringing along the family. I hope I can share some helpful things to pack for kids on your airplane.... Read More

Flying with Kids · July 11, 2021

A Guide to Diapers and Potty Time in Air

In this guide I'll break down how to best handle diapers and kids who have to go potty while flying in general aviation aircraft. I'll be sharing our routines and my must have products that get us through our flights with ease. ... Read More

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Places to Fly · June 13, 2021

The 2021 Father’s Day Fly In Guide

Since this site is centered around flying with family, what better way to celebrate the dad in your family than by taking to the skies! You were probably going to... Read More

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Flying with Kids · May 1, 2021

How to Choose the Right Aviation Headset for Infants and Kids

There's no way around it - hearing protection on small aircraft is absolutely necessary for everyone, but even more so for small children and infants. Small children have smaller ear canals, and therefore sound pressure is greater on them. Simply put, what is loud to us is even louder to them. ... Read More

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This little lady loves flying 💗. Even when it's This little lady loves flying 💗. Even when it's wild and windy climbing out of a valley,  and she has to hold her belly. ⠀
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3 hours in, going strong! It can be hard to keep l 3 hours in, going strong! It can be hard to keep little ones occupied after a while when they can't see anything out of the window, and they are growing tired of wearing even the comfiest headset.  Or when they like hearing themselves scream at hoot at each other in the mic for fun...🤦🏻‍♀️ I try to keep track of what take off time supports the best tolerance of a longer flight... 8:30 am seems to be a sweet spot lately for my 3 and 5 year old. 🥰  I always think about flying overnight with them, but haven't been super motivated to plan it. 
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We love a pre-sunrise take off . Peaceful & pretty We love a pre-sunrise take off . Peaceful & pretty. 🌒⠀
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In honor of valentines, I'm bringing it way back b In honor of valentines, I'm bringing it way back before kids, to the place we first met at work. ♥️⠀
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Early morning mood lighting. 🧘🏻‍♀️⠀ Early morning mood lighting. 🧘🏻‍♀️⠀
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FL300 most of the time now since the RVSM STC was FL300 most of the time now since the RVSM STC was added at the factory in Vero.  Topping weather and flying more efficiently. 👍🏼⠀
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It’s quite nice in the mountains 🙃⠀ ⠀ ⠀ It’s quite nice in the mountains 🙃⠀
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