Before the wheels ever left the runway, the real work happened on the ground. A look at how each Flying the Commonwealth mission is planned—from route selection to risk management.

The first entry in Flying the Commonwealth. Setting the rules, defining the mission, and committing to a long-term journey to every public-use airport in Virginia.

A quiet local flight launched at golden hour, with no destination in mind. Just smooth air, fading light, and a reminder that some of the best flights are about timing, not distance.