About us

We believe that by sharing personal experiences we gain insight and become better pilots. So we created this website where students, seasoned pilots, and everyone in-between can share their experiences with aviation in an easy to read, beautiful way. Our hope is that you will follow our site, read these heartfelt articles and continue to become the safest, most proficient pilot possible.

Crista Worthy

Crista V. Worthy is Managing Editor of Pilot Getaways magazine, a travel magazine for private pilots, and Editor of The Flyline, the monthly publication of the Idaho Aviation Association. She also writes occasionally for several other aviation publications, including AOPA Pilot. A native Californian, Crista has been flying since 1995, is a fan of both backcountry flying and hiking, and now lives in Idaho with her husband Fred.
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DVT and Flying – What Every Pilot Needs to Know

Pilots should be aware of the symptoms of DVT and flying. In addition ...

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And All This Happened Before I Got My Pilot’s License…

I managed to cram in a lot of aviation adventures before I ...

Find the Right CFI for You

Challenge yourself with a new CFI, or use different CFIs when you ...

Tacoma Narrows Airport - oferring private pilots access to the Lemay America's Car Museum

LeMay America’s Car Museum: The Best in North America

The LeMay America’s Car Museum offers private pilots strong incentive to visit ...

Photo of the approach to the Astoria Regional airport when you visit Astoria Oregon.

Beer and Oysters Come Together Perfectly in Astoria

Private pilots can fly out to visit Astoria Oregon and enjoy a variety of ...

How to Avoid a Gear Up Landing

Get You Gear Down, or How to Avoid a Gear Up Landing! ...

An aerial view of forest fires, which cause TFRs to be set in place.

TFRs: Flying in Fire Season

Whether in Idaho, Arizona, Montana, Oregon, or New Mexico—it seems at least ...

Aerial view of Gillespie County Airport, near Fredericksburg TX.

Fredericksburg TX: The Best Fly In Diner and Hangar Hotel

Fredericksburg TX has one of the best fly-In diners and hangar hotels ...

The Mackay Bar airstrip in Idaho viewed from a high mountain trail.

Mackay Bar Airstrip: Experience Idaho’s Backcountry in Style

Mackay Bar airstrip, in central Idaho along the south bank of the ...

A seaplane on a beautiful Alaskan lake with a rainbow.

Have a Blast at Your Next BFR – Add a Seaplane Rating!

A Biennial Flight Review is the Perfect Time to Get Your Seaplane ...