BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//jEvents 2.0 for Joomla//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:81793461be2d3e8ab5690ff90612834b CATEGORIES:Weekend Getaway CREATED:20140428T204504 SUMMARY:Weekend Getaway to Monument Valley, UT LOCATION:Monument Valley, UT (UT25) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:\n\n \nWeekend Getaway: A 3-month Outlook!\n\nMonument Valley, Pagosa, and Bryce Canyon\n\nby Craig Albright, Cirrus N857CD @ KCHD, CFI/II\n  ;\n \nIt’s been quite awhile since our last Weekend Getaway.  Alt hough 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.  Periodically, my wife remarks that I’m “fail ing retirement”.  Hmmmm…  What’s the solution?  We need some additional Trip Leaders.   Folks, planning these things isn’t partic ularly difficult.  Unfortunately, I simply don’t have nearly enough fr ee weekends to dedicate to the flights, themselves.  So, I have a prop osition for you.  If you are interested in going on the trip, how abou t being “lead bird” in the gaggle?  I’ll do the preflight coordination and planning, and if I can’t go, you take lead position in the flock while in the air and on the ground.  Together we can create more aviation f un for more people.  And, that’s what Weekend Getaways are all about!& nbsp; If you’re interested, please contact me:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. document.getElementById('cloak87e5e8d46afae4f4311da1ed0a9803dc').innerHTML = ''; var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; var path = ' hr' + 'ef' + '='; var addy87e5e8d46afae4f4311da1ed0a9803dc = 'fcalb rightAZ' + '@'; addy87e5e8d46afae4f4311da1ed0a9803dc = addy87e 5e8d46afae4f4311da1ed0a9803dc + 'gmail' + '.' + 'com'; var addy_text87e5e8d46afae4f4311da1ed0a9803dc = 'fcalbrightAZ' + '@' + 'gmail' + '.' + 'com';document.getElementById( 'cloak87e5e8d46afae4f4311da1ed0a9803dc').innerHTML += ''+addy_text87e5e8d46 afae4f4311da1ed0a9803dc+''; or 480-776-9358 (cell).\n \nSince I’m a lready busy in April, I’ve mapped out three consecutive months of Getaway e vents starting in May.  I bet that everyone can find something that pi ques their interest!\n \n\nMay 17-18:  Monument Valley, UT  (UT25)\nWould you like to see some of the most majestic scenery in the sout hwest?  Join us for a flight up to Monument Valley.  It’s a story -book location, well-known for its famous Southwestern landscape and Navajo Indian culture.  Monument Valley was the setting for many of Hollywoo d’s classic western movies – think John Ford/John Wayne era of movie-making .\n\n\n\n \nJust over the AZ border in southern Utah, Gouldings Lodge and Trading Post were the only nearby “civilization” back in the day.  When I first visited there, the runway was half dirt/half asphalt.  N ow, the 4,000’ runway is plenty long.  And, it appears that meals no l onger limited to a small café.  Although I have to work out the detail s, I expect that we’ll stay at Gouldings.  (From the various websites, it looks like the entire place has had a facelift since my wife and I visi ted there many years ago.)  This trip is only 238 nm. from Chandler Mu nicipal.  But, because of the timing, I expect most of us will stay ov ernight.  There are guided ground tours we can take (in large vans).&n bsp; And, after arrival (over lunch?), we can brief our own “flightseeing” tour (e.g., aircraft sequencing, comm. frequency, specific sites/locations to be seen, etc.)  The airport, itself, is private but readily accessi ble to the public by sending them some advance information.  They don’ t have fuel; plan accordingly.\n\n\n \nJune 21-22:  Pagosa Spring s, CO  (KPSO)\n There’s nothing like soaking in some mineral hot springs to relax away your aches and pains!  And, Pagosa Springs, 35 n m. ENE of Durango in SW Colorado, is a great place to do it.  Whe n my wife 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 see a few of the possibilities at this website:  http://www.visitp agosasprings.com.  Admittedly, I think one of the best times to enjoy natural hot springs (courtesy of Mother Nature) is in the winter, tip-toein g over snow-covered ground to peer into a steaming pool.  However, we need to arrange our Getaway trips a month or two in advance, and planning w inter flights in mountainous areas is always subject to last minute changes !  So, we’ll shoot for a Getaway visit in late June.  Being at 76 00’ MSL, Pagosa Springs should be a wonderful escape from the AZ heat.  ; Since this destination is 335 nm. from Chandler, AZ (KCHD), this will be& nbsp;a 2-day trip.  We’ll fly up in the morning on Saturday, and spend the remainder of the day (and evening) enjoying what Pagosa Springs has to offer.  Your departure time on Sunday is up to you and something we c an discuss as the planning evolves.\n \n\n \n\nJuly 26-27:  Bryce Canyon, UT  (KBCE)\n What’s a “hoodo”?  Sure, you coul d look it up on Wikipedia, but why not fly up to Bryce Canyon with your APA friends and find out for yourself?  As you can see from the photo bel ow, the place is a photographer’s paradise!  So, bring a fully charged camera 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 certainly enjoy hiking down into the canyon, itself, I’m looking forward t o a more casual walk along the rim trail.  Bring a daypack!  We’l l buy some box lunches and enjoy eating outside with the breeze on our face s.  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 any of these Weekend Getaway trips, please send me an email ASAP.  I need to get an idea of how many people are interested in which trips.&nb sp; Plus, these trips require overnight accommodations that will need to be made in advance.  (I’ll attempt to negotiate a group rate; you are re sponsible for making your own reservation at the selected lodging.)  O f course, if you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact me.  I’ll p ost additional, trip-specific information as we get closer to each event.&n bsp; For now, just reserve the time on your calendar and let me know of you r intention!\n \nSmall caveat…  As is the case on all of our Week end Getaway Flights, you are PIC and responsible for all aspects of flight planning, including (but not limited to) weather, routing, and aircraft per formance.  The go/no-go decision is entirely yours!  As volunteer trip leader, I’ve selected a destination and will arrange a few details li ke ground transportation and possible restaurant (or lodging) reservations that do not involve money.\n \nAn aside…  Remember that APA event s like this are tax-deductible!  And, membership is only $25/year!&nbs p; So, if you have a pilot friend who would also like to join us, have him/ her become a member prior to the trip.  They will save more than their membership fee on the very first flight!\n \nBlue skies & tailwin ds,\n \nCraig\n CONTACT:Craig Albright - This email address is being protected from spambots. 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