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Published: 12 May 2023

By Rod Kunkel   Our first weekend getaway of 2023 is behind us! Seventeen of us spent a few days in Page. The weather was beautiful with sunny skies and temperatures in the 70s each day! Everyone arrived at Classic Aviation Friday morning. After a quick lunch at the Gone West restaurant we headed off for a tour of Lower Antelope Canyon. We all stared at spectacular and

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Published: 09 April 2023

~  Arizona Airport Passport Program  ~ AZAPP   By Trent Heidtke As we head into April the Arizona Airport Passport Program (AZAPP) program has surpassed the 150 participants mark, and, we have our first person to achieve platinum level in the program. The big news this month is that back in March, Mike Haubrich was our first participant to have

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Published: 19 March 2023

By Rod Kunkel   Willcox, AZ Wine Tasting + Hiking May 26 - 29, 2023   Our first weekend getaway of 2023 to Page, AZ, sold out in record time!  So, I’ve started planning a second one.  The game plan is to spend Friday 5/26 - Monday 5/29 (Memorial Day weekend) in Willcox, AZ.    Rough itinerary: Friday 5/26 ·Everyone arrives at Cochise

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Published: 19 February 2023

By Rod Kunkel   Hi!  My name is Rod Kunkel.  I’ve been a member of the AZ Pilots Association for about 5 years.  My wife Jackie and I own a Cessna 182 based at Falcon Field (Jackie flies with me on days that I can guarantee no turbulence and smooth landings).  My typical flights are within an hour or two for breakfast or lunch, but I really enjoy

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Published: 09 February 2023

~  Arizona Airport Passport Program  ~ AZAPP   By Trent Heidtke As we head into February the Arizona Airport Passport Program (AZAPP) continues to see more and more users each passing day.  We are sneaking up on 100 total users right now.  We also are continuing to confirm more and more participating airport and business placard

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Published: 14 January 2023

  By Rick Bosshardt    Looking for a fun and interesting place to fly to and explore in Arizona?  One of the hidden gems that we are fortunate enough to have is the fabled Grand Gulch Copper and Silver mine on the north rim of the Grand Canyon. Situated in the northwest corner of the Grand Canyon National Park, the location actually sits on BLM land

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Published: 09 January 2023

~  Arizona Airport Passport Program  ~ AZAPP   By Trent Heidtke Welcome to the January edition of AZAPP Corner where we update you on the latest and greatest happenings regarding the Arizona Passport Program. As we head into January, the program continues to see more and more users with each passing day.  We are sneaking up on 80 total users

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Published: 09 December 2022

~  Arizona Airport Passport Program  ~ AZAPP   By Trent Heidtke Welcome to the December edition of AZAPP Corner where we update you on the latest and greatest happenings regarding the Arizona Passport Program. The month of November continues to see an uptick in the number of people beginning the program.  Phase 1 of the program (placards at

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Published: 09 November 2022

~  Arizona Airport Passport Program  ~ AZAPP   By Trent Heidtke Welcome to the November edition of AZAPP Corner where we update you on the latest and greatest happenings regarding the Arizona Passport Program. The month of October has seen an uptick in the number of people beginning the program.  Now that we have 50 signs up at airports

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Published: 09 October 2022

~  Arizona Airport Passport Program  ~ AZAPP   By Trent Heidtke Inquiring minds probably want to know what the status of the Arizona Airport Passport Program (AZAPP) heading into October is.  Well, in short, we made good progress in the month of September.  The great news is that as we write this column, there are 44 signs in the hands of