BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//jEvents 2.0 for Joomla//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d88a39fc4e91a1f8ccd228734931489a CATEGORIES:Weekend Getaway CREATED:20140428T205100 SUMMARY:Weekend Getaway LOCATION:Bryce Canyon, UT (KBCE) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE: \nHear ye!  Hear ye!  Hear ye!\n\n\nJuly’s Getaway Flight t o Bryce Canyon, UT \n–postponed again!\n \n \nI seem to have forgotten the lesson from a couple of years ago.  And, despite lookin g for  lodging 2 ½ months in advance, everything even remotely near th e park is full.  So, I’m looking at new possibilities for July’s Getaw ay Flight.  Stay tuned…\nBlue skies and tailwinds,\n \nCraig\n&nb sp;\nCraig Albright,\nAPA Trip Coordinator\n \nWeekend Getaway to  ;Bryce Canyon, UT\n\n\nby Craig Albright, Cirrus N857CD @ KCHD, CFI/II\n&nb sp;\nIt’s been quite awhile since our last Weekend Getaway.  Although we don’t lack for interesting destinations, we have a dearth of Trip Leader s!  It seems that my retirement schedule is busier that it ever was wh ile I was working.  Periodically, my wife remarks that I’m “failing re tirement”.  Hmmmm…  What’s the solution?  We need some addit ional Trip Leaders.   Folks, planning these things isn’t particularly difficult.  Unfortunately, I simply don’t have nearly enough free wee kends to dedicate to the flights, themselves.  So, I have a propositio n for you.  If you are interested in going on the trip, how about bein g “lead bird” in the gaggle?  I’ll do the preflight coordination and p lanning, and if I can’t go, you take lead position in the flock while in th e air and on the ground.  Together we can create more aviation fun for more people.  And, that’s what Weekend Getaways are all about!  If you’re interested, please contact me:  This email address is being protected from spambots. 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ENE of Durango in SW Colorado, is a great place to do it.  When my w ife and I were there a few years ago, we thought Pagosa Springs was a funky little community with the potential for a weekend of fun.  You can se e a few of the possibilities at this website:  http://www.visitpagosas prings.com.  Admittedly, I think one of the best times to enjoy natura l hot springs (courtesy of Mother Nature) is in the winter, tip-toeing over snow-covered ground to peer into a steaming pool.  However, we need t o arrange our Getaway trips a month or two in advance, and planning winter flights in mountainous areas is always subject to last minute changes!  ; So, we’ll shoot for a Getaway visit in late June.  Being at 7600’ MS L, Pagosa Springs should be a wonderful escape from the AZ heat.  Sinc e this destination is 335 nm. from Chandler, AZ (KCHD), this will be a 2-day trip.  We’ll fly up in the morning on Saturday, and spend the r emainder of the day (and evening) enjoying what Pagosa Springs has to offer .  Your departure time on Sunday is up to you and something we can dis cuss as the planning evolves.\n \n\n \n\nJuly 26-27:  Bryce Canyon, UT  (KBCE)\n What’s a “hoodo”?  Sure, you could look it up on Wikipedia, but why not fly up to Bryce Canyon with your APA frien ds and find out for yourself?  As you can see from the photo below, th e place is a photographer’s paradise!  So, bring a fully charged camer a with lots of digital media to capture some of the incredible vistas.\n\n\ n\n\nAlthough our more adventurous (and physically fit) members would certa inly enjoy hiking down into the canyon, itself, I’m looking forward to a mo re casual walk along the rim trail.  Bring a daypack!  We’ll buy some box lunches and enjoy eating outside with the breeze on our faces.&nbs p; And, since we’re not flying until the next day, a little wine with lunch is always a possibility…\n \nIf you’re interested in joining us on an y of these Weekend Getaway trips, please send me an email ASAP.  I nee d to get an idea of how many people are interested in which trips.  Pl us, these trips require overnight accommodations that will need to be made in advance.  (I’ll attempt to negotiate a group rate; you are responsi ble for making your own reservation at the selected lodging.)  Of cour se, if you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact me.  I’ll post ad ditional, trip-specific information as we get closer to each event.  F or now, just reserve the time on your calendar and let me know of your inte ntion!\n \nSmall caveat…  As is the case on all of our Weekend Ge taway Flights, you are PIC and responsible for all aspects of flight planni ng, including (but not limited to) weather, routing, and aircraft performan ce.  The go/no-go decision is entirely yours!  As volunteer trip leader, I’ve selected a destination and will arrange a few details like gro und transportation and possible restaurant (or lodging) reservations that d o not involve money.\n \nAn aside…  Remember that APA events like this are tax-deductible!  And, membership is only $25/year!  So, if you have a pilot friend who would also like to join us, have him/her be come a member prior to the trip.  They will save more than their membe rship fee on the very first flight!\n \nBlue skies & tailwinds,\n& nbsp;\nCraig\n\n\n \n CONTACT:Craig Albright - This email address is being protected from spambots. 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