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Published: 20 September 2026

  By Mike McCann APA Day Trip Coordinator   The aviation and weather gods must have been shining on APA in August as our trip to the Grand Canyon Airport and walk to the small town of Tusayan for breakfast was a big success. Some say that you can’t do breakfast flights during the Arizona summer months; however, we had a record 28 pilots and guests as well as 14

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Published: 17 September 2026

  By Leanne Tawoda Grapevine Coordinator   Hello APA Pilots, August has arrived and so have thoughts of the 2026-2027 Grapevine Fly In Weekends.  I encourage any pilot that hasn’t attended a weekend to come and join us.  You may be surprised at what you have missed. Grapevine airstrip is one of a kind. An asphalt runway on the edge of Roosevelt Lake

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Published: 12 August 2026

  by Mike McCann Director – APA Advocacy   August 22, 2026 Grand Canyon Aiport, Arizona (GCN) Arrival time: 8:30am     Breakfast: Plaza Bonita Mexican Restaurant RSVP required due to restaurant seating limitation  For our August day trip, we’ll be returning to our favorite high-country airport to escape the summertime heat. Our

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Published: 12 July 2026

  by Mike McCann Director – APA Advocacy     I am writing to share some very good news regarding one of Arizona’s iconic private GA airports:  Marble Canyon Airport (L41).  But first, let me share a short bit of background. For those of you who have not been there,  Marble Canyon is located inside what begins as the Grand Canyon, just a few

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Published: 12 May 2026

  by Mike McCann   May Day Trip:  Saturday May 30, 2026 Seligman, Arizona (P23) Arrival time at P23: 8:00 - 8:15am     Hi everyone,  for our May Day Trip we’ll be returning to a favorite high country destination enjoyed by so many pilots….Seligman, AZ.  If you haven’t been to Seligman, it is truly like visiting the old days in

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Published: 20 April 2026

  By Mike McCann APA Day Trip Coordinator   Our first combined – Day trip / weekend Grapevine meet-up was a big success. Perfect weather was a big change from last Fall’s original event date when we had to scrub the breakfast due to rain and winds. We had 22 Day trip participants bringing 10 aircraft and coming from as far away as California to join APA’s

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Published: 17 April 2026

  By Leanne Tawoda Coordinator, Grapevine Fly In   Greetings AZ Backcountry Pilots, The March Grapevine Fly-In was the second to last for the season. The final weekend for the season will be April 17-19. As Chris mentioned in the President’s Report, we had a great weekend combining the usual backcountry camping with a Day Trip event on Saturday. It was a great

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Published: 12 April 2026

  by Mike McCann   Trip Detail Recap: ·P33 Arrival time: 8:45 - 9:15am (please stagger arrival times) ·Breakfast will be served by the local EAA Chapter. Cost = donations accepted ·P33 is an AZ Passport destination     Our April Day Trip will be a return to a recent favorite destination among our APA members as we head to Cochise County

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Published: 20 March 2026

  By Mike McCann APA Day Trip Coordinator   February’s Day Trip to Nogales, Arizona turned out to be a wonder day to fly.  Cool temperatures and calm winds made for a great flight for all who attended.  Twenty-two APA members and 12 aircraft rendezvoused at KOLS for their annual Open House. Lots of local vendors and governmental agencies had

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Published: 12 March 2026

  by Mike McCann   March Day Trip:                          Grapevine Airstrip – 88AZ Saturday, March 21, 2026   Trip Detail Recap: ·This is a combined Day Trip / APA monthly Grapevine backcountry campout. ·88AZ Arrival time: 8:15