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Published: 12 September 2014

APA Getaway Flight: Mesa Verde Nat’l Park (Cortez, CO KCEZ) by Craig Albright, Cirrus N857CD @ KCHD, CFI/II September’s Getaway Flight: Mesa Verde National Park over 9/27-28/2014 Let’s go visit some ancient cliff dwellings of Ancestral Pueblo people at Mesa Verde National Park. Occupied for over 700 years between 600-1300 A.D., there are over 600 dwellings in the park and

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Published: 26 August 2014

Double Circle Ranch Fly-In Camping September 26-28th   Join the backcountry gang at the old Double Circle Ranch and airstrip September 25-27th for a fly in camp and "National Public Lands Day" all volunteer restoration project. You’ll recall that last year we oiled the entire lodge building and hand constructed a new rustic door. This year’s project is even more

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Published: 22 August 2014

Mountain Flying Familiarization Clinic Santa Fe, New Mexico  Sponsored by the New Mexico Pilots Association  Sept 19, 20 & 21, 2014  Flying the Rocky Mountains with its dozens of high altitude public and private airports can be an exhilarating experience for any pilot and can provide easy access to many areas with incredible historical, cultural, and

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Published: 04 August 2014

Grand Canyon Valle (40G) Thunder Over the Coconino  Saturday, August 23, 8am to 3pm For more info call 928-635-5280 www.valleairport.com   For more info call 928-635-5280 www.valleairport.com 

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Published: 03 August 2014

        Join us for the 24th annual Land of Enchantment Fly In, Saturday, September 6, 2014 at the Double Eagle II Airport (KAEG) in Albuquerque, NM. Historically held at Moriarty, we expanded with great success to a larger venue in Albuquerque last year.     Highlights expected include an appearance of

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Published: 26 June 2014

  Hear ye!  Hear ye!  Hear ye!  July’s Getaway Flight to Bryce Canyon, UT  –postponed again!    6/26/2014 Update I seem to have forgotten the lesson from a couple of years ago.  And, despite looking for  lodging 2 ½ months in advance, everything even remotely near the park is full.  So, I’m looking at new

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Published: 20 May 2014

APA Getaway Flight: Pagosa Springs, CO by Craig Albright, Cirrus N857CD @ KCHD, CFI/II Pagosa Springs, CO on June 21-22, 2014 I know that some of you have been waiting for details of our next APA Getaway Flight...and here they are! We're headed to Pagosa Springs, CO (KPSO) on June 21-22 to enjoy a brief escape from the scorching Arizona temperatures

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Published: 26 April 2014

Weekend Getaway: A 3-month Outlook! Monument Valley, Pagosa, and Bryce Canyon by Craig Albright, Cirrus N857CD @ KCHD, CFI/II   It’s been quite awhile since our last Weekend Getaway.  Although we don’t lack for interesting destinations, we have a dearth of Trip Leaders!  It seems that my retirement schedule is busier that it ever was while I was working. 

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Published: 24 April 2014

  La Garita Creek Ranch Fly-In May 30-June 1 Hello CPA members, We're kicking off the flying season here in Colorado with our second annual fly-in at La Garita Creek Ranch. Located in the San Luis Valley, it's a pilots playground for backcountry airstrips and flying fun. Hooper Sand Dunes Pool has also invited the group back for lunch and a warm soak. The ranch was

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Published: 24 March 2014

     It’s that time of year again! It seems like only yesterday, an early morning flight to GYR to participate in my first Sky Kids Fly Day. I was excited, but also a bit nervous, not knowing what to expect. Earlier in the year I was asked if was interested in helping disabled and special need kids experience the wonders of flight and of course I said yes, as