Tired of lockdown monotony, in this essay Mike Jones trades domestic chores for the open skies, flying his Cessna Centurion to Lakeland, Florida for Sun-n-Fun 2021. This was the thrilling first major post-COVID aviation blowout, and while parts were great other parts were showing some wear-and-tear. Dodge Amazon cargo jets, thread busy airspace, and feel the earth shake as a massive C-17 tears up the sky. Jonesy discovers the industry is booming, but only sort of. But there are revolutionary aircraft like the dazzling Velocity Twin and fun pilot insights on camping and food. Packed with high-octane action, stunning planes, and furry co-pilots, this story highlights the joy and the freedom of general aviation.
