We've officially completed our Getaway excursions for the year, and it's time to ponder what's on the horizon. Where would you like to go in 2023? Please remember the basic ground rules:
- Getaways trips are designed with the nonpilot "right-seater" in mind. So, while going to an aviation museum might be fascinating to pilots, it may not be the best choice of a destination.
- Wherever we go, we should spend more time on the ground than in the air getting there!
- The idea is to promote the possibilities of GA travel to folks who are not already addicted to flying small planes (i.e., someone other than you and me).
Generally, we conduct four to five Getaway excursions throughout the year. They could be anywhere from one-and-a-half to five days long. And, while there are many, many possibilities, just send me a few that you would enjoy. I'll collect the inputs and make some selectionsPlease send your reply directly to my email address @ fcalbrightAZ@gmail.com.
In case you have forgotten...
Life's short, Getaway often!
| Destination | Airport | Distance (nm) | Time (Days) | Activities | Visit (Date) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marble Canyon, AZ | L41 | 155 | .5 | Breakfast or lunch; beautiful view of the Grand Canyon; walk down to Colorado River | 2/25 |
| Carlsbad, NM | KCNM | 337 | 2 | World-famous Carlsbad Caverns; possibly see the bats in the evening. | 5/21-22 |
| Moab, UT | KCNY | 264 | 3 | Sightseeing at Arches & Canyonlands National Parks – walks / hikes; fly through Zuni Corridor for Grand Canyon view. | 7/10-12 |
| Catalina Island, CA | KAVX | 397 | 3 | Sightseeing – lots of land and water activities! Land on the “Airport in the Sky” or fly to Long Beach & take a boat to the island. | 9/23-25 |
| Grand Canyon, AZ | KGCN | 122 | 3 | Stay at El Tovar and tour south rim of the Grand Canyon | 11/26-28 |
Blue skies & tailwinds,
Craig Albright, Events Coordinator
EAA Chapter 1044
