2021 FLY-IN EVENTS

WELCOME TO THE CPA FLY-IN POST-COVID EDITION 2021!

This Colorado Pilots Association publication was introduced last year and was immediately impacted by the onslaught of COVID. It was not a good year for fly-ins. Our intent was to introduce more of the regional aviation community to our fly-in program. This program originated a number of years ago when a small group of CPA members met at a member’s home to discuss the idea of group-flying to interesting destinations in the western portion of the U.S. This meeting has grown to a much larger, (in a normal year), annual gathering that we now consider one of CPA’s premier mem-bership offerings, because our destinations vary so widely in geographic scope; they are so remarkably interesting and fun; and because the aura surrounding each event is almost magical, we have loads of fun!

Our adventures aren’t just about the shear joy of flying, but are also about the common bonds that we as aviators enjoy. We’re social creatures, and combining great times with friends, who have a common love of flying, is about as wonderful as this life can get. Why not take the time now, to explore the pages of this booklet and see for yourself the exciting times that are in store this year? Coming off the COVID headache, we have a minimal number of events, but they’re trips you don’t want to miss. In a normal flying season we’re used to as many as eight or ten destinations. Those good times will return.

We plan destinations both near and far to support those of all flying skills and with varying aircraft capabilities. If you’re new to flying, many of these flights are of a distance that should be comfort-able for you to start building that time and experience that we pilots all strive for. If you’ve been flying for awhile and are getting stale flying within 50 miles of your home base, use this program to expand your horizons and bring the joy of flying back into your life. Our members are engineers, doctors, land-scapers, computer scientists, auto mechanics, ATC controllers, lawyers, educators and more. You’ll make friends from all walks of life enjoying the common bond of aviation.

Enjoy this booklet outlining our unique events for this year. To register for a specific fly-in, visit the CPA website at www.coloradopilots.org. Announcements will be made under “Fly-in Events” and in the “Calendar” section; emails will go out to members; and an announcement will be posted in the monthly edition of our newsletter FLIGHT LINES. You may even find the information on our Facebook page. You’ll be hard pressed to miss these announcement flyers! They will offer the details that matter the most. . .times to arrive, FBO info, specific scheduling info for events, happy hour plans, hotel info, transportation info, and the cost for each fly-in. Generally speaking, the CPA charges to cover the costs involved and makes no money on the event.

Give us a try. You won’t be disappointed! This is one of the most cordial groups of people you’ll ever meet. We look forward to seeing you.

Note: If you’re a pilot from one of the surrounding states, we’d love to have you join us. Just register on the website as the rest of our members do. That’s all that’s required. Yes, you can save money by becoming a CPA member. Join now by visiting the following page of this booklet.

Happy flying!Bob Kinney, Chairman Fly-in Committee

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Online Application at www.coloradopilots.orgMail the completed application to: CPA, Inc., P.O. Box 200911, Denver, CO 80220-0911

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ANGEL FIRE, NEW MEXICO

Location: Angel Fire, NMDate: August 14-15, 2021Host: Jan McKenzie jan.mckenzie99@gmail.com

Why go to Angel Fire? For the wilderness adventures, wildlife, and wildfl owers. For the world-class climate. To feel the pure air and tune up your senses. To get inspired by the mountain beauty and stunning visuals. To rip down the mountain, play in the pines, or just kick back and soak up the spirit of the place.

Arrive Angel Fire Airport (KAXX) by 11:00AM on Saturday 8/14. Angel Fire Airport has an 8900’ paved runway. A video of the approach and landing at the Angel Fire airport will be sent to all who attend.

We will be picked up at the airport and enjoy lunch in this beautiful mountain town. Then we are off to hike, zipline, and walk through the town to enjoy a summer day in the cool moun-tains.

There is no registration fee as we will be using the Resort shuttle for all transportation.

We have a GREAT rate of $103/night at the Angel Fire Resort. Call 800-633-7463 for reservations before July 14. After July 14, the room block will be released. Mention our group name (“Colorado Pilots Associ-ation”) for that special rate. Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to arrival to avoid charges.

Happy hour will be at our hotel at 5:00PM, BYOB and a snack to share. Dinner is at 6:00PM at the Angel Fire Resort Country Club. Individual checks for dinner. After breakfast on Sunday, we will be driven back to the airport and fl y home.

Scan the QR code to register for this event.

For registration or additional information, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/yh5vhgbt

CODY, WYOMING

Location: Cody, WYDate: September 10-12, 2021Host: Bob Kinney twinlake1@aol.com

Located 327NM northwest of the Denver area, Cody is a beautiful destination for our CPA members. We will be staying at the cowboy cabins at Buffalo Bill Village for a cost of $124 per night. Call 307-587-5544 to reserve your room, request the rate for the ‘Colorado Pilots Association’ group. There is a 72 hour cancellation policy. https://www.buffalobillvillage.com.

Friday, September 10 we arrive at KCOD by 10:30 a.m. Upon arrival we will receive our rental cars and have a group lunch at Annies Soda Saloon. After lunch, we’ll departing to the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center/Museum. (Admission: Adults $9 & Seniors $7). This WWII Japanese interment camp is loaded with history you won’t want to miss. Following our visit we’ll head back to the Cody to check in and prep for Happy Hour at 5:00PM (Bring light snacks to share & BYOB).

The local EAA chapter has graciously offered to host a break-fast for us at the airport Saturday morning. We’ll depart the Buffalo Bill Village at 7:45 a.m. Following breakfast, EAA mem-bers will open their hangars for a “show

and tell”. From the airport, we’ll drive to the Buffalo Bill Cen-ter of the West (Admission: Adults $19.25 & Seniors $18.25). This facility is home to fi ve museums under one roof, There’s something for each of us https://centerofthewest.org/.

At 6:30PM Saturday evening, following BYOB happy hour, we’ll enjoy a group dinner at Buffalo Bill’s Irma Hotel/Restaurant & Saloon in downtown Cody.

It’s time to make that scenic fl ight back to Colora-do following breakfast at the hotel. Departure time to be determined prior to Sunday morning.

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Scan the QR code to register for this event.

For registration or additional information, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/5pr4nu7s

Scan the QR code to register for this event.

For registration or additional information, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/yh5vhgbt

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TRINITY, NEW MEXICO

Location: Truth or Consequences, NMDate: October 1-3, 2021Host: Bill Marvel rv8tor@msn.com

Join us the weekend of October 1-3, 2021 as we visit Richard Branson’s futuristic Spaceport America launch facility and also Trinity site, where the world’s fi rst atom bomb was detonated on July 16, 1945.

On arrival at Truth or Consequences airport (KTCS) October 1, you’ll receive “event unique” name badges and will be met by a private tour bus and driven to Spaceport America for a 4-hour tour. Cost is $60 per person. Time constraints require us to have lunch on the bus on the way to the Space-port. Buses hold 13 passengers, so the two available set the maximum number of attendees at 26. Buses will be dedicat-ed to CPA members only.

We will return to the airport for the 50-mile fl ight north to Socorro, NM (KONM) where city provided transportation will take us to the hotel and to and from Trinity Site the next day. Trinity Site is open only two days a year and is located in the White Sands Missile Range within both ground and air restrict-ed areas. We’ll actually stand on ground zero and see the many artifacts brought to the site for the event. We’ll also visit the Mc-

Donald house where the plutonium core was assembled and which contains rarely seen photos of that day. It is located several miles from the blast site. Docents are at both locations to answer all of our questions.

We’ll be staying at the Holiday Inn Express, close to local restaurants, and the CPA group room rate is $129 a night. We’ll have the ever-popular CPA Happy Hour events as well as a Saturday night group dinner at the Jackson Ranch Steak House.

Sunday morning, city transport will return us to the air-port for departure homeward. Don’t miss this rare oppor-tunity to fl y both backward in time and forward into the future!

Scan the QR code to register for this event.

For registration or additional information, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/52e52rds

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SIGN UP PROCEDURE FOR FLY-INS

➊ Go to our website at coloradopilots.org, log in and click on Fly-In Events and then the CO Aviation Calendar

➋ On the calendar, go to the start date of the event you are interested in attending

➌ Click on that event to see the Event View page

➍ On the Event View page, note all pertinent information and click on the Register Now button

➎ Click on the Download Registration Document button

➏ You will see the Event Flyer, followed by the Registration Form

➐ Print and complete the Registration Form and mail it, along with a check for the registration fee, to the address indicated. You’re done! You will then hear directly from the sponsor for additional information.

Cover Photo Courtesy of Garrett D Martin Photography