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(Last Updated: 8/31/2010 5:23:47 PM MST)

Jan  24 , 2009 '09 Fly-In Planning Session
Rocky Mtn Regional Airport
BJC

Broomfield, CA

BJC Terminal Building (upstairs), 9:00 a.m. Present your ideas for fly-ins for the year -- all suggestions welcome. Info: Bob Kinney 303/288-7371
E-Mail:twinlake1@aol.com
Jan  24 , 2009 CPA Fly-In Planning Meeting
Rocky Mtn Regional Airport
BJC

Broomfield, CO

BJC Terminal Building, second floor, 9:00 a.m. Bring your ideas for fly-ins for 2009. Info: Dean Jaros 970/686-1233
E-Mail:jarosd@digis.net
May  29 thru  31, 2009 Fly-In to Oklahoma City, OK
Norman
OUN

Oklahoma City, OK

Visit NWS Severe Storms Lab; tour a USAF AWACS airplane at Tinker AFB. Historic Brick Town, Myriad Botanic Gardens & Tropical Conservatory; National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, and more. Info: Bob & Shawn Kinney 303/288-7371
E-Mail:twinlake1@aol.com
Jun  6 thru  7, 2009 Fly-In to Wheatland, WY
Wheatland
EAN

Wheatland, WY

An old time mountain ranch weekend with all the traditional favorites: tent camping, hiking, hay ride, barbecue supper, campfire singing, and an outdoor happy hour in a beautiful meadow next to a babbling brook. Info: Lynn Ferguson 303/651-0708
E-Mail:willflycessna@msn.com
Jun  20 , 2009 CPA Mountain Flying Ground School
Centennial Airport
APA

Englewood, CO

CPA Mountain Flying - High Elevation Airport Operations Ground School, Tower Bldg., APA, 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Course designed to prepare pilots for flight over mountainous terrain and landing at high elevation airports. Fee: $185 for CPA members; $200 for nonmembers (inc. course materials). Optional flight portion of course may be taken at pilot's discretion and cost ($200), next day or at a later date. Details & registration form on Website. Info: Terry Barbo 303/367-0670 Website:http://www:ColoradoPilots.org
E-Mail:TBarbo@comcast.net
Jun  20 thru  22, 2009 Fly-In to Smiley Creek, ID
Smiley Creek
U87

Smiley Creek, ID

Smiley Creek, in the Sawtooth Mts near Ketchum, is a jumping off point for hiking to nearby lakes and streams. It is also the perfect place to launch to other backcountry airstrips located throughout the region. Info: Mark Greksa 970/468-0725
E-Mail:mgreksa@comcast.net
Jun  26 thru  28, 2009 Fly-In to Vernal, UT
Vernal
VEL

Vernal, UT

Friday - tour Dinosaur National Monument; hike Jones Hole Trail and see ancient rock art. Happy Hour. Saturday: expedition rafting on the Green River -- rapids and fantastic scenery. Sunday: short hike? Fly home. Info: John Martyny 303/449-6875
E-Mail:johnmartyny@comcast.net
Jul  11 thru  12, 2009 33rd Annual Denver-to-Jackpot NV Air Classic
Rocky Mountain Regional
BJC

Broomfield, CO

If you like to challenge yourself or compete with others, this is your event. The 33rd Air Classic is Co-Sponsored by CPA. We depart BJC, check point at RKS and continue on to Jackpot Nevada. Aircraft are handicapped by the committee based on individual GPS Runs with manufactured published speeds and any modifications for your aircraft. 3 different classes, Registration includes: Continental breakfast, Ramp party, Awards Banquet, Cash Purses for each category, commemorative shirt and lots of fun. Info: Judi & Dana Haglin 303/673-9381 Website:http://www.coloradopilots.org/registration.asp?event_id=jackpot2009
E-Mail:eriehaglin@aol.com
Jul  31 thru Aug  2, 2009 Fly-In to Amarillo, TX
Amarillo
TWD

Amarillo, TX

Stay at the Ambassador Hotel; dinner Friday night. Saturday see the spectacular scenery of Palo Dura Canon; then chuck wagon dinner and performance of famous melodrama, Info: Torry & Carol Krutzke 719/546-0888 Website:http://www.pikespeaklocoworks.com/
E-Mail:torryk@mindspring.com
Aug  8 , 2009 CPA Mountain Flying Ground School
Centennial Airport
APA

Englewood, CO

CPA Mountain Flying - High Elevation Airport Operations Ground School, Tower Bldg., APA, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Course designed to prepare pilots for flight over mountainous terrain and landing at high elevation airports. Fee: $185 for CPA members; $200 for nonmembers (inc. course materials). Optional flight portion of course may be taken at pilot's discretion and cost ($200), next day or at a later date. Details & registration form on Website. Info: Terry Barbo 303/367-0670 Website:http://www:ColoradoPilots.org
E-Mail:TBarbo@comcast.net
Aug  8 , 2009 Fly-In to Trinidad, CO
Trinidad
TAD

Trinidad, CO

One-day tour of new historic area; view restored buildings and plazas; lunch at downtown restaurant. Afternoon tour. Return to TAD for flight home OR overnight, "stay-and-play" at Cougar Canyon Golf Club. Info: Walter Bell 303/488-9780
E-Mail:bellw@ix.netcom.com
Aug  15 thru  16, 2009 Fly-In to Glenwood Springs, CO
Glenwood Springs
GWS

Glenwood Springs, CO

Headquartered at the fine old Hotel Colorado; we will enjoy Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park and the Hot Springs Pool, Happy Hour and Dinner at Hotel; and optional cycling, hiking, or rafting on Sunday. Info: Chuck Knuth 970/704-6134
E-Mail:chuck@knuth.net
Sep  11 thru  13, 2009 Fly-In to Marble, CO
Marble
Pvt

Marble, CO

Memorable backcountry fly-in to this remote private strip. A great adventure courtesy of a gracious host. A continuing CPA tradition of many years. Info: Bill Meine 303-748-4588 303-795-2755 Website:http://coloradopilots.org/registration.asp?event_id=Marble2009
E-Mail:wmeine@comcast.net
Sep  19 thru  20, 2009 Fly-In to Scottsbluff, NE
Scottsbluff
BFF

Scottsbluff, NE

One-day tour of the National Monument. Ride to top of 800 ft. spire. Hike the Oregon Trail. Mid-afternoon return BFF for flight home, OR overnight. Happy Hour; famous Whiskey Creek Steakhouse. Info: Dean Jaros 970/686-1233
E-Mail:jarosd@digis.net
Oct  2 thru  4, 2009 Fly-In to Payson, AZ
Payson
PAN

Payson, AZ

Drop over the Mogollon Rim inbound. Friday, famous Tonto Natural Bridge, Happy Hour and cookout dinner in the full service campground on field. Saturday, hike or scenic drive. Sunday a.m. depart for home. Info: Eric & Deb Jensen 970/482-7160
Oct  9 thru  12, 2009 Fly-In to Hutchinson, KS
Hutchinson
HUT

Hutchinson, IN

Cosmosphere's Adult Astronaut Experience! Very realistic simulated space flight. Full weekend of educational fun. Special early sign-up deadline MARCH 6! Call or e-mail TODAY. Info: Wayne & Terry Munson 303/666-8757 or Greg Reedy 303/814-3351
E-Mail:wayne@munson.com or gregeagle1@hotmail.com
Nov  7 , 2009 CPA Annual Membership Meeting
Rocky Mtn Regional Airport
BJC

Broomfield, CO

8:30 a.m. - noon. Details later. Info: Colleen Chambers 303/470-7837
E-Mail:cscinhr@aol.com
Dec  8 , 2009 CPA Mountain Flying Ground School
Tower Building, Centennial Airport
APA

Englewood, CO

8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Course designed to prepare pilots for flight over mountainous terrain and landing at high elevation airports. Optional flight portion of course may be taken next day, or later, at additional cost. Detail of program available on Website. Info: Terry Barbo 303
Dec  13 , 2009 CPA Holiday Dinner
Buffalo Run Golf Course

Commerce City, CO

Buffalo Run Golf Course Clubhouse, 15700 E. 112th Avenue, Commerce City, Colo. Details later. Info: Colleen Chambers 303/470-7837
E-Mail:cscinhr@aol.com
Jan  16 , 2010 2010 Fly-In Planning
Rocky Mtn Metro Airport
BJC

Broomfield, CO

Saturday, January 16, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m., Mt. Evans Room, BJC Terminal Building. Info: Dean Jaros 970/686-1233
E-Mail:jarosd@digis.net
Mar  13 thru  14, 2010 CPA's Early Bird Special
Kearney
EAR

Kearney, NE

CPA's first fly-in of 2010. Fly in to Kearney Regional Airport, 280 nautical miles. Spectacular migratory flight of thousands of sandhill cranes; they arrive at dusk, leave at dawn; interpretation by professional ornithologist. Info: Bob Kinney 303/288-7371
E-Mail:twinlake1@aol.com
May  22 thru  23, 2010 CPA Fly-In to Moab, UT

CNY

Moab, UT

Drive to Canyonlands National Park for a tour of the magnificent "Island in the Sky" motor road. Optional hikes from 1/2 to 5 miles. Info: Dean Jaros 970/686-1233
E-Mail:jarosd@digis.net
Jun  11 thru  13, 2010 CPA Fly-In to Alamosa, CO

ALS

, CO

Travel to Antonito to board the steam powered train of the famous Cumbres & Toltec Railroad. Ride to Chama, NM over spectacular trackage. Info: Ray Watts 970/223-6293 Website:http://coloradopilots.org/documents/fly ins/June 2010 Alamosa Fly-In.pdf
E-Mail:wattsray@comcast.net
Jun  12 , 2010 CPA Mountain Flying Ground School
Tower Building
APA

Englewood, CO

8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Course designed to prepare pilots for flight over mountainous terrain and landing at high elevation airports. Optional flight portion of course may be taken at pilot's discretion next day or later, at additional cost. Details of program available on Website. Info: Terry Barbo 303/367-0670 Website:http://www.coloradopilots.org/registration.asp?event_id=mtnflying-2010
E-Mail:TBarbo@comcast.net
Jul  10 thru  11, 2010 34th Annual Denver-to-Jackpot NV Air Classic
Rocky Mountain Metro Airport
BJC

Broomfield, CO

Departs BJC for an approx. 528 sm route to Jackpot/Hayden Field (06U). Overnight at Castus Pete's. Aircraft handicapped by manufacturer's published max speed. Cash prizes. Event open to all interested pilots. Info: Dana & Judi Haglin 303/673-9381 Website:http://coloradopilots.org/registration.asp?event_id=jackpot2010
E-Mail:eriehaglin@aol.com
Jul  16 thru  18, 2010 CPA Fly-In to Saratoga, WY

SAA

Saratoga, WY

Annual Cowboy Gathering at Encampment, WY; old-fashioned melodrama; campfire jam session; cowby poetry; chuck wagon breakfast. Info: Lynn Ferguson 303/651-0708
E-Mail:willflycessna@msn.com
Aug  7 , 2010 CPA Mountain Flying Ground School
Tower Building, Centennial Airport
APA

Englewood, CO

8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Course designed to prepare pilots for flight over mountainous terrain and landing at high elevation airports. Optional flight portion of course may be taken next day, or later, at additional cost. Detail of program available on Website. Info: Terry Barbo 303/367-0670 Website:http://www.coloradopilots.org/registration.asp?event_id=MtnFlying-2010
Aug  14 thru  15, 2010 CPA Fly-In to Thermopolis, WY
Thermopolis
THP

Thermopolis, WY

Old western town with famous hot springs; soak and get a massage; float the Wind River canyon; visit dinosaur digs; marvel at the rocks. Info: Lothar Klingmuller 303/984-4469
E-Mail:Klingmuller@Alumni.Mines.edu
Sep  4 thru  6, 2010 CPA Fly-In to Heber City, UT

36U

Heber City, UT

"Little Switzerland of the West;" hiking,; Heber Valley Railroad; Swiss Days; sheepdog festival; Olympic museum; crater scuba diving. Info: Kevin Condroski 303/466-4801
E-Mail:Kevin@Condroski.com
Sep  10 thru  12, 2010 Fly-In to Marble, CO
Gallegos Airstrip
pvt

Marble, CO

This airstrip is located east of McClure Pass and requires mountain experience to use. Camping on the field, accommodations in the area, and a community dinner Saturday evening. Click the link below for details and online registration. Info: Bill Meine 303-748-4588 Website:http://coloradopilots.org/registration.asp?event_id=Marble2010
E-Mail:wmeine@comcast.net
Sep  15 thru  19, 2010 Fly-In / 45th Annual Nat'l Championships Air Races & Air Show
Reno/Stead
RNO

Reno, NV

CPA members and guests planning to attend may want to join fellow CPAers in reserved CPA Spectator section. Join in to Celebrate the 10th Year of this special gathering which will include a Group Dinner one evening. Info: Paul & Sheila Rossman 303/766-2724
E-Mail:Paul@ArapahoeSecurity.com
Sep  18 thru  19, 2010 CPA Fly-In to Scottsbluff, NE

BFF

Scottsbluff, NE

Old-west narrated covered wagon tour of Chimney Rock; Annual Regional Harvest Festival; Farm and Ranch Museum; hands-on activities. Info: Sarah Jane Dolliver or Greg Reedy 303/814-3351
E-Mail:gregeagle1@hotmail.com
Sep  25 , 2010 Parkland Estates Airpark Fly-In and Chili Cookoff

7CO0

Erie, CO

The Parkland Estates HOA and residents invite fellow aviators to join us at our 15th Annual Fly-In and Chili Cookoff. Info: Jim Hollis 303-828-4119 Website:http://www.coloradopilots.org/Documents/Fly Ins/Parkland2010.pdf
Oct  1 thru  3, 2010 CPA Fly-In to Los Alamos, NM

LAM

Los Alamos, NM

Historic home of the first nuclear bomb; Atomic Energy Museum; Bandolier National Monument; hiking and beautiful views. Info: Craig Kozak 970/226-8724
E-Mail:cpkozak@gmail.com
Oct  17 , 2010 CPA Fly-In to LaJunta, CO

LHX

LaJunta, CO

Fun and friendly 9-hole game--and lunch--at LaJunta Golf Club adjoining LHX; Info: Neil Davis 303/882-5642
E-Mail:hireahoosier@yahoo.com
Nov  6 , 2010 CPA Annual Membership Meeting
Rocky Mountain Regional Airport
BJC

Broomfield, CO

Details later. Info: Colleen Chambers 303/470-7837
E-Mail:cscinhr@aol.com
Dec  12 , 2010 CPA Holiday Dinner
Buffalo Run Golf Course Clubhouse

Commerce City, CO

Details later. Info: Colleen Chambers 303/470-7837
E-Mail:cscinhr@aol.com


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