My day
Went to the aquarium first. My son (2yrs old) became cranky pretty quick because it was nap time. The aquarium was not that big so we still saw everything in its entirety before it got too bad. Dare county airport is DIRECTLY next to the aquarium. It was a beautiful day. I decided to go in search of an instructor so I could fly to KFFA and back (had to be short because wife and child would be standing by).
Met an awesome guy who was the owner of a charter operation on field who contacted the only CFI on the field at the time. She was with a student so I didn't get to fly. Still got to talk aviation with the charter guy, very motivating. Will try again next time.
If you do it again, look up Rick Storey He used to work parttime for the then school on field. As it turns out, I had significant issues with the school and skipped the checkout and rental. He was the instructor who was supposed to give me the checkout. I found his name on the board inside. He used to rent out his C172 and may still. He never poached from the school and only rented to people who answered his ads.
If you are talking about the Weeping Radish, it's moved onto the mainland about 5 miles north. And for those familiar with Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, it was one of the featured places. I haven't tried any of the other places there.
If you land at FFA, you get free admission to the park. AOPA also has a pilot center there with internet terminal and a weather station.
In 2003, as a student, I flew out of Dare and did the Outer Banks route with an instructor. This was a promotion to raise funds for the airport. I got a signed certificate having done the whole tour. It encouraged me to finish up my PP and later that year, I attended the Centennial celebration.
One of these days, Me and my plane will vacation down there. It just hasn't worked out yet.
