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Published: 12 September 2023

By Leanne Young   Backcountry Fly In, Hiking, BBQ, Nighttime Entertainment Young, AZ (24AZ) September 29 - October 1, 2023   RSVP by September 20th Friday, 9/29 ­ Friday arrivals. Open to members/friends of members flying or driving in. ­ Dinner Pleasing Palate in Young    Saturday, 9/30 ­ Pilot/camper breakfast pot

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Published: 12 August 2023

By Rod Kunkel   Douglas, AZ Gadsden Hotel, Wine Tasting, and Hiking October 27 - 29, 2023 Sprucedale Getaway Our third getaway of 2023 to the Sprucedale Guest Ranch is coming up, from Wednesday 9/6 - Saturday 9/9.  We have 8 people signed up to enjoy a few days of ranch activities and relaxation in the crisp, cool White Mountain air of eastern AZ.  Given

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Published: 10 July 2023

  by Mike McCann   Greeting fellow APA members.  My name is Mike McCann.  My wife, Kim and I own an RV-9A and a Pulsar (both based at DVT).  Much of our flying consists of morning or day trips throughout AZ and the Southwest so I was happy to volunteer to coordinate APA’s “day trip” activities.  My intent is to offer fun destinations mainly

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Published: 19 June 2023

By Rod Kunkel   May 26 to 29, Memorial Day Weekend   Our second weekend getaway of 2023 is behind us! Six of us spent Memorial Day weekend in Willcox. The weather was beautiful, with sunny skies. Temperatures reached about 90F each afternoon and dropped to about 60F each evening. Everyone arrived at Cochise County Airport Friday morning. We then headed to nearby

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Published: 19 May 2023

By Rod Kunkel   Sprucedale Guest Ranch Alpine, AZ September 6 - 9, 2023   This will not be your typical weekend getaway.  We are headed to the Sprucedale Guest Ranch in the heart of the White Mountains in eastern AZ.  A couple of our members recently visited the ranch, establishing a relationship that made this event possible.  This will be a

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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