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. However, there’s a bit of an irony – one of Pagosa Springs’ major attractions is its mineral hot springs – just the thing to soak away any aches and pains. Here's our itinerary:

Arrive: Saturday, 6/21 by 10:30 AM AZ time (1730Z). Flying “direct” from Chandler Municipal, my home 'drome, it's 335 nm.

FBO @ destination: Avjet. Currently, their self-serve 100LL is $6.07/gal. In case you need to reach them, call (970)731-2127. Overnight tie-down is $7 for single-engine and $9 for multi.

Ground transportation: We won’t need to rent vehicles. However, the airport on the outskirts of town. So, I’ll make arrangements for transport to/from the airport.

Meals: The entire downtown area is within walking distance of our lodging.

Lodging: Sky View Motel, 970-264-5803 or http://skyviewpagosa.com/ . According to several people I contacted, this place is comfortable but not fancy. And, for the area, it’s very inexpensive. It sort of goes with the town, itself – kinda funky. The Sky View Motel is only a few blocks from the downtown area with various options for food. Plus, we can easily walk to the Springs Resort & Spa, and enjoy their natural hot springs. The resort has locker rooms, towels, etc. and makes the hot springs available to visitors as well as guests.

Important - make your lodging reservation ASAP!

Depart: After a leisurely breakfast on Sunday, we will head back to the airport.

Small caveat… As is the case on all of our Getaway Flights, you are PIC and responsible for all aspects of flight planning, including (but not limited to) weather, routing, and aircraft performance. The go/no-go decision is entirely yours! As volunteer trip leader, I’ve selected a destination and will arrange a few details like transportation and possible restaurant (or lodging) reservations that do not involve collecting money.

N857CD with VFR Request: Please let me know as soon as feasible whether you intend to go on this trip. And, if you've previously said that you were interested, please reconfirm.

Blue skies & tailwinds,
Craig
Craig Albright, Trip Coordinator
APA Getaway Flights
480-776-9358 (cell)