Privileges
With a Pilot's certificate, the world becomes a much smaller place. The ability to avoid traffic alone makes a trip immensely more pleasurable, and traveling to one of your favorite destinations in an airplane you piloted is a huge satisfaction.
Catalina Island is about 45 minutes away from San Diego by air, meaning this is no longer one that takes an entire weekend. Pictures here
Big Bear is about an hour from San Diego by air, making the slopes and snow much more accessible. Pictures here
Mammoth is one of California's best ski resorts, and is only about 3 hours away by air. Pictures here
Yosemite is just over 3 hours away, and the flight over the valley alone is worth the trip. Pictures here
After you complete your Private Pilot's certificate, an Instrument rating will allow you a view afforded by few - the sunny side of the clouds. Pictures here
Lake Powell is one of the Southwest's most beautiful areas, and it is only 3½ hours away by air. Pictures here
Monument Valley is equally as amazing as Lake Powell. One of the most beautiful places in the world to fly, it is about 4 hours away. Pictures here
The famous Grand Canyon is about 2½ hours away. Pictures here
San Francisco is only about 4 hours away. The Bay Area includes some beautiful attractions, from the Marin Headlands and the Golden Gate Bridge to Half Moon Bay. Pictures here
Beautiful Sedona, Arizona is about 3 hours away. Pictures here
Learning Aerobatics is perhaps the most thrilling and demanding discipline in flying. Aerobatics is all about precision flying, in all sorts of unusual aircraft attitudes. Pictures here