Just a review for the ground side; I have my license but haven't flown in years. I was here to see…read morea historical marker, moved from the previous airport. It's a surprisingly big facility for a county airport, and busy, at least with people inside on a cold day. No flying when I was there, though a couple of planes were out on the ramp maybe getting ready to fly later. Nice FBO facility, with couches and tables, and plenty of windows. The usual charts and other supplies for sale. Quite a few hangars around. All in all I was impressed. A couple miles out from town, so if you fly in you will need a ride. The memorial is in fair shape, right by the FBO and the gate.

I was just here to see the T-33 parked out front, but as a (lapsed) pilot I was impressed by the…read morefacilities as well. I expected a quiet, small-town airport, but it was bustling. A dozen or more vehicles parked around, people attending to assorted tasks, several planes taking off and landing. And not just trainers beating up the circuit- bigger, more complex GA planes too. The facilities are well-maintained, and in addition to an office and rows of T-hangars there are a couple of bigger buildings. It's a ways out of town, so you'd need a ride if you were actually visiting Sidney, but as busy as it is they might even have a courtesy car. I will keep this in mind the next time I am bopping around in the air.

By far small town America at its best. We landed due to an electrical problem. Mike came right out…read moreto the plane to make sure we were okay and to say they had already spoken to the controller and closed our flight following when we fell off radar. He is a mechanic and has saved us! When we had to stay the night be provided us with a futon in the fbo amd here we slept! Linda the manager was so kind to us by lending us her car foe the day and made great coffee! We will be back!

This is a fairly small but active airport. With Honda and other companies nearby there is a lot of…read morebusiness traffic, and a decent amount of training. My first visit was while getting my license, and I've been back to fly with friends and go to the balloon show. Small FBO, friendly people. Lots of T-hangars. Other facilities are sparse, but everything is well-kept. Great little place to fly into. A few restaurants within walking distance.

this is the first of two very similar reviews for very similar rest areas approaching cincinatti…read morefrom the north. this one and the monroe spot have abundant seating options inside and out along with vibrant displays for tourist info and little alcoves set aside for special installations and stuff. large thoughtfully configured automobile parking area is separate from the larger vehicles with and ample acceleration / deceleration lanes for everyone's safety and enjoyment. the structure is prairie-lodge modern; large and well lit with several seating options for those so inclined. plumbing is sleek and modern with a drinking fountain and bottle filler-upper. vending is off to the side so nobody gets lost and spacious grounds encourage a little moving about as an alternative to DVTs and such.

What a GORGEOUS bed and breakfast, about halfway between Dayton and Columbus, Ohio…read more The Hopkins House - once belonging to the famous painter and former OSU fine arts dean James Hopkins - sits on a charming 200 acre farm in Mechanicsburg, aka the Middle of Nowhere. The house itself... was designed by a ten year old boy. WHAAAAAT. When the original property burned down in 1902, I guess James' brother, Harold, was given the task of sketching out the house. The quirks of a child are apparent in the lacking uniformity and convention of the property - oddly placed windows, no two of which are the same size. A secret desk/workspace. Cute. Prints of artwork of James and wife Edna are scattered throughout the house, along with one original work displayed prominently in the living room. There are a lot of books and scrapbooks strewn throughout. Very interesting stuff for art or history lovers or just the curious. I learned a lot about the history of the house, Mechanicsburg and the Hopkins family in part from what fun young owner Amanda told us when we arrived and toured, in part from books and scrapbooks of history scattered throughout, but mostly from the morning of our stay when I learned so much detail from Amanda's father, who has worked on the farm since he was a child and was friendly with the family. It was so great to hear first-person stories in the house where they happened. There are five bedrooms, each with very different own charm and decor. My favorite of which is known as the Sunrise room, appropriately decked out in cozy sun colors. When I was here, I stayed in the summer sleeping porch off of the Professor's Room and awoke to the most gorgeous sunrise. I wasn't even pissed to be awake at 7am on a Saturday :) In the morning my friends and I took a leisurely stroll around the farm before breakfast. Said hi to some moo cows, chased kitties, took pictures, enjoyed the quiet and calm of it all. Breakfast was SO good. Local eggs, sausage and potatoes seasoned with local herbs, french toast, yogurt, fresh fruit, delicious coffee and orange juice. The gorgeous tin ceiling in the dining room kept catching my eye while I was stuffing my face! I'm totally not a country person. But getting away here for one night was calming and serene. A perfect place to escape to for locals, or to visit while passing through. Rates range from $59/night up to $179/night for a suite that can sleep 6 people. Obligatory disclaimer: I totally stayed here for free. (Be jealous.)

Perfectly fine rest area that services the westbound traffic between Columbus and Dayton on I-70…read more Yes, there's another one on the opposite side for eastbound, but that's that one and this is this one. Bathrooms were reasonably clean, completely stocked and there was no trash in the parking lot. The far end of the lot was in the shade and after I long day of exploring Columbus, a thirty minute nap worked out really well. There are separate structures for the vending machines and the bathrooms. The rest area is not staffed though I'm sure it's regularly patrolled by the state police, or at least I hope that it is. [Review 11294 overall, 1071 of 2019.]

Clean and safe. They have the usual items you find at rest stops like bathrooms and a outside…read morebuilding with snack machines. There is plenty of parking and a shelter area to enjoy lunch. While eating lunch we notice the state Highway Patrol drives through the site on a regular basis .

Came here and did my CFI,CFII, and Multi Add-on. I've been through multiple flight schools and this…read morewas by far the best. The instruction from the ground instructors and the flight instructors was the best I've ever received. The general manager Joti is fantastic. Super helpful and extremely accommodating. If/when I pursue the MEI, I'll be back. Would 1000% recommend. Best decision I could've ever made.

I took the accelerated CFI course at MCA and I was blown away with the quality and quantity of…read moreinstruction. For those who can handle an accelerated course, this is the place to go. Expect to eat, sleep, and breath aviation for the time you spend here, and you will excel. Fabio was amazing for the ground instruction. It can be hard to sit for 8 hours a day to learn all the required ground knowledge, but Fabio had a way to make those days just fly by and I learned so much from him. The flight instruction was also very well structured in my opinion with at least one flight a day, multiple flights when the schedule permits. Justin and Jaedoo were fantastic flight instructors, and I could tell they cared about my success and progress through the course. I was able to complete the CFI course including the check ride in 11 days, spending most days at the airport for 10-12 hours studying and preparing myself. If you are someone who is willing to full send your CFI training with no stopping, this is the place for you.

We had a great trip, but mind the timing of when you go!…read more Specifically, the experience of Float Troy was really cool. The concept is really neat and you can use the raft for reaching your tent to explore the water ways. Make sure to bring a portable fan with you as the air can get stagnant and muggy in the tent if there is no breeze. As for the timing, we decided to go on the 4th of July because we thought it would be cool to see the fireworks out on the water. What we did not anticipate, however, was just how much the people of Troy seem to like their fireworks. People were setting them off over and around the water well past midnight. If you like to stay up late, this may not be a problem for you, but if you're like us and like to be asleep when the next day begins, you may want to pick a different date. Overall, I would highly recommend trying this out to experience it for yourself!

Woo! What a fun experience! Entice the adventurer in you with a fun trip to Float Troy!…read more Thorough details are given at arrival as far as tethering, kayak/raft usage, safety, restrooms, check out procedure, etc. 7 cameras accompany the space at Treasure Island park with a 24/7 concierge/emergency line. Each tent is tethered several times in the shallow 2.5 feet deep river passage. You're not going anywhere! Locals suggested K's Hamburger shop and Grandpa Joe's Candy buffet- both were delicious! Wrap up everything in your biggest garbage bag and enjoy the paddle out to your own floating tent! Floating fire pits are first come first serve, highly recommend a four hour fire log to avoid a headache with getting a traditional fire started (while floating). Only downfall, the train. It came through a few times at night which definitely woke us up. It's all part of the experience, maybe we just booked a busy train night. This is one of those things that you just have to try once! Plan to get a teeny bit wet while transferring items or go all in and enjoy a swim on the Great Miami!