Flying can be made easy at a few airports in the area.

Frederick County/Winchester:

• Av-Ed Flight School Inc., at 615 Airport Road, offers airplane rides and ground and flight schools. 542-1123. www.av-ed.com

Shenandoah County:

• New Market Airport, at 59 River Road, has flight schools for recreational up to commercial piloting. 820-1525

Warren County:

• Cass Aviation, at the Warren County Airport at 229 Stokes Airport Road, offers private pilot training, multi-engine training, scenic flights, fuel and more. 635-3570