Planning a Day Trip from the Atlanta Airport to Warm Springs, GA

On June 14, 2011, in Places To Visit, by admin
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The city of Atlanta has a lot to offer for visitors and residents to enjoy.  From family fun for all ages to superior shopping, dining, and night life, Atlanta has it all.  But, if you’re looking for great getaways there are also many area attractions within only a few hours of the Atlanta Airport.  One [...]

Flying to Oaxaca is Exciting: Seeing Hierve el Agua from the Cockpit of a Piper Arrow II Single Prop is Plain Exhilarating

On June 10, 2011, in Places To Visit, by admin
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Alvin Starkman, M.A., LL.B. When Tom Penick emailed me and indicated that he would be flying to Oaxaca in his own airplane (actually co-owned with others), and that he wanted to see Hierve el Agua from the plane, I knew that if I could swing a ride with him it would be an experience I [...]

How to Fly Using a Wingsuit

On May 13, 2011, in Places To Visit, by admin
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To be able to fly like a bird has always been one of mankind’s archetypal dreams. In 1903, the Wright brothers achieved human flight by inventing the airplane. But human flight without the aid of some form of flying vehicle has never been achieved, up until recently. Today, because of the wingsuit, human flight can [...]

Angelsey

On September 7, 2010, in Places To Visit, Route Plan, by admin

The breadbasket of Wales in former times is the idyllic setting for your next vacation. The Isle of Anglesey is located off the northwest coast of Wales near the beautiful and scenic Snowdonia Mountain Range. Two picturesque bridges connect the isle to the mainland – the Menai Bridge and the Britannia Bridge. There are several [...]

Oxford Kidlington

On August 28, 2010, in Airfields, Places To Visit, by admin

The Colleges Boat Trips Ashmolean Museum Pitt Rivers Museum Christchurch Cathedral Blenheim Palace

Caernarfon

On August 28, 2010, in Airfields, Places To Visit, by admin

One of the most picturesque airfields I’ve been to. Take note of the military traffic in the area.Circuits are at 800 feet and 02 and 26 are right hand circuits.

Bembridge

On August 28, 2010, in Airfields, Places To Visit, by admin

Bembridge, Isle of Wight  ’Jumping off point’ for the Channel Islands, Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney as well as all points South!        Places to See  Sandown park Shanklin Cowes Osborne House

Duxford, Cambridgeshire

On August 28, 2010, in Airfields, Places To Visit, by admin

Duxford One of my favourite airfields. Circuits are to the South, but you need prior permission. This is a visiting airfield!  Special joining instructions apply. Remember to pay your landing fee in the main visitors centre. Take note of the closing times for ATC. Watch out for those jets!!!  

Cambridge

On August 28, 2010, in Airfields, Places To Visit, by admin

 Cambridge Town The Colleges Newmarket Events: Science Festival Ely Cathedral

Alton Towers

On July 17, 2010, in Places To Visit, by admin
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From terrifying white-knuckle rides to soothing spas The Alton Towers Resort has something to suit everyone.  The Alton Towers Resort is located in the heart of the UK, in between Derby and Stoke-on-Trent. The resort is easily accessible and is clearly sign-posted from both the M1 and M6 motorways. Virgin trains offer all-inclusive tickets from [...]