Piper Aircraft The company that made quality aircraft available to aspiring pilots everywhere with the lauded Piper Cub hasn’t missed a beat after nearly 80 years in the air. With more than 130,000 planes delivered to satisfied aviators around the world, Piper is still flying high with a range of aircraft to satisfy top executives and enthusiasts alike. PGA TOUR pro Morgan Hoffman is a fan, flying himself from tournament to tournament in his turbocharged six-seat Piper Lance. This November he Tweeted his enjoyment of a Piper factory tour and test flight in the company’s M500, a newer six-seater that features the latest in power and electronics and which, like the top-shelf M600, delivers efficient and supremely capable transportation to those who won’t sacrifice performance or luxury in their aircraft. Fast, beautiful, equipped with the latest electronics and safety features and backed by an unassailable reputation for quality, Piper’s aircraft ensure that your money and time are well spent, whether you’re sitting up front or relaxing in the back. piper.com
Destination: Dismal River Mullen, Nebraska It’s quiet here, beautifully quiet, and with its epic golf courses set among Nebraska’s majestic Sand Hills, sleep in the rustic/luxurious cabin accommodations at Dismal River will be followed by your waking up believing that you’re still in a land of dreams—and you will be. Golf designed by Jack Nicklaus and Tom Doak, a warm clubhouse that serves as a base of operations, a meeting house and an elegant place to relax when the day is done with its dedicated poker room, billiards area, and three-screen theater, and a restaurant and lounge that deliver perfect Nebraska beef and top-shelf libations, all combine to make Dismal River one of the most exclusive and distinctly American experiences available. A favorite of VIPs and dedicated golf fans, Dismal River is best reached by a private plane to nearby North Platte Regional Airport, but it’s also accessible for those who want to savor hours of wide-open country rolling by the car’s windows. dismalriver.com
Piper’s top-of-range M600 is a superb and efficient aircraft that can get you wherever you need to be
Dornier Seastar Looking like a cross between a seaplane from a classic film and a luxury vehicle from the future, the impeccably engineered Dornier Seastar from Dornier Seawings is a serious aircraft, providing both land and water capability in a beautifully designed package. Capable of holding 12 passengers and traveling 900 nautical miles at a maximum cruise speed of 180 ktas, the plane is a class leader capable of landing on both runway and water surfaces, even under rough conditions. The cockpit is as stunning as the exterior, featuring Honeywell’s state-of-the-art Primus Epic 2.0 avionic suite with all kinds of advanced functions, while the comfortable main cabin has a number of configuration options, including the option of a lavatory along with elegant leather seats. Capable in the extreme, fly the Seastar as a yacht or waterfront property access, as an airport-toairport vehicle, or as a means of reaching remote ocean bays or coves or any other land or water destination. Beautiful, able, efficient and luxurious, Dornier Seawings has built an amazing aircraft with the Seastar, a plane that opens up even more of the world to you. dornierseawings.com
Destination: Whistler Golf Club Whistler, British Columbia, Canada Before Arnold Palmer designed Whistler Golf Club, he said the only way to arrive here was by seaplane, landing on the nearby Alta Lake, and we think that’s still a great way to visit this epic golf experience set high amidst the snowcapped mountains of British Columbia. Just two hours north of Vancouver, Whistler is a skier’s and snowboarder’s paradise when the snow falls. But when the sun’s shining, it’s all about golf. The Whistler Resort is nearby, with all the amenities one could want for a brilliant vacation. But for us the best part of the area is certainly the Whistler Golf Club’s Palmer Course, an award-winning track that features a great practice area, Academy and stunning views. When the day is done, Palmer’s Bar & Grill serves up the perfect place to relax, making this an ideal place to gather with friends for a friendly game—no matter how you arrive. whistlergolf.com
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