![Beyond Sun ’n Fun, mouse ears, and mai tais lies one of general aviation’s most diverse destinations: Florida. [Credit: Jon Whittle]](https://planeandpilotmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/DSC03707.jpg?w=780&h=470&crop=1)
The Other Florida: General Aviation Destinations Beyond the Theme Parks
Discover the Sunshine State’s diverse flying spots, from the Gulf Coast sandbars to remote backcountry Everglades airparks.
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Flying the Great Lakes: A Pilot’s Midwest Rediscovery
Editor-In-chief Cayla McLeod explores the rich aviation culture of Michigan and Wisconsin from the cockpit of an Aviat Husky A-1C.
![McLeod and C3 Air owner and founder Tres Clinton fly a CubCrafters EX Carbon Cub. [Credit: Cayla McLeod]](https://planeandpilotmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_5490-1-scaled.jpeg?w=780&h=470&crop=1)
Texas Tightens Its Grip
From Big Bend to hidden ranches, flying adventures abound in Lone Star State.
![The author prepares for a sunset departure in ‘Yoda,’ a Cessna 182 out of Seeley Lake (23S). [Credit: Cayla McLeod]](https://planeandpilotmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DSC01977.jpg?w=780&h=470&crop=1)
