Uploaded August 2021 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago
I've never been bored when flying, simply because it is such a miracle that we're even able to fly at all. However, sometimes I feel like I am completing the same flight over and over again, and need a new "mission" to accomplish when I'm flying. I find that having a goal for a flight helps me focus better and feel more accomplished at the end. The goal could simply be relaxation or sight-seeing, but sometimes I like a little more defined mission and something specific to accomplish. Here are 7 of my favorite missions (most of which I've done, some that I'm working on) for your next flight!
As mentioned in the video, here's my video demonstrating pilotage and dead reckoning: youtu.be/sldtyZ85QHo
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Looking to start your aviation journey but not sure where to begin? Get the 23 resources I wish I had at the start of my aviation journey in an easy-to-reference PDF. You'll get the short answers along with links to expanded resources on every single topic. This 25-page PDF is jam-packed with value and addresses nearly all of the topics I most commonly get asked about flight training, all in one place, for free. Grab it here: airplaneacademy.com/start
Want to avoid the mistakes I've made and learn from the things that have gone right? Below you can sign up below for my free five-day email series that covers the most impactful lessons I've had as an aviator, from flying to airplane ownership:
airplaneacademy.com/join
If you want to know more about me (Charlie), here's my bio and aviation bucket list: airplaneacademy.com/charlie-gasmire
More aviation tips, tricks, and FAQ's over at airplaneacademy.com
I've never been bored when flying, simply because it is such a miracle that we're even able to fly at all. However, sometimes I feel like I am completing the same flight over and over again, and need a new "mission" to accomplish when I'm flying. I find that having a goal for a flight helps me focus better and feel more accomplished at the end. The goal could simply be relaxation or sight-seeing, but sometimes I like a little more defined mission and something specific to accomplish. Here are 7 of my favorite missions (most of which I've done, some that I'm working on) for your next flight!
As mentioned in the video, here's my video demonstrating pilotage and dead reckoning: youtu.be/sldtyZ85QHo
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Looking to start your aviation journey but not sure where to begin? Get the 23 resources I wish I had at the start of my aviation journey in an easy-to-reference PDF. You'll get the short answers along with links to expanded resources on every single topic. This 25-page PDF is jam-packed with value and addresses nearly all of the topics I most commonly get asked about flight training, all in one place, for free. Grab it here: airplaneacademy.com/start
Want to avoid the mistakes I've made and learn from the things that have gone right? Below you can sign up below for my free five-day email series that covers the most impactful lessons I've had as an aviator, from flying to airplane ownership:
airplaneacademy.com/join
If you want to know more about me (Charlie), here's my bio and aviation bucket list: airplaneacademy.com/charlie-gasmire
More aviation tips, tricks, and FAQ's over at airplaneacademy.com
