🌵 CPA Fly-In — Phoenix, AZ
April 10–11, 2026 · Hosted by Vince & Kay Otto
Join us for a spectacular weekend getaway to the Valley of the Sun! We have 17 people and 7 planes signed up for this fly-in. Arrive at KFFZ — Falcon Field, Mesa, AZ by noon on Friday, April 10th.
📍 Airport & FBO Details
- Airport: KFFZ — Falcon Field, Mesa, AZ
- FBO: Cunningham Aviation (South FBO)
- Arrive by: Noon on Friday, April 10th
- Hosts will be at the FBO by 10:00 AM as you fly in
📅 Schedule of Events
✈️ Friday, April 10 — Arrival Day
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| AM | Arrive at KFFZ by noon — bags at FBO, shuttle to town |
| 1:30 PM | 🚐 Load van at Jalapeño Bucks for MIM |
| 2:00 PM | 🎵 Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) — world-class collection of instruments from every country |
| 4:30 PM | Return from MIM |
| 5:00 PM | 🚗 Travel to the Barlows residence |
| 7:00 PM | 🍔 Cocktail Party & Dinner at the Barlows — Burgers provided, pot-luck style. Stop at Safeway on the way for sides & drinks of your choice |
| 7:30 PM | 🌅 Evening at the Barlows |
🏜️ Saturday, April 11 — Explore Scottsdale
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | 🌺 Desert Botanical Gardens — stunning desert plant collection & outdoor art |
| 9:30 AM | Continue exploring the gardens |
| 11:30 AM | 🛍️ Old Scottsdale — galleries, shops & western charm |
| Noon | 🍽️ Lunch in Old Scottsdale (on your own) |
| 2:00 PM | Free time — explore, relax, or hit the pool |
| 4:30 PM | Regroup |
| 5:30 PM | 🍻 Happy Hour |
| 7:00 PM | 🍽️ Group Dinner |
| 7:30 PM | Evening activities |
🛫 Sunday, April 12 — Departure Day
Depart KFFZ at your leisure. Safe flights home!
🎒 What to Bring
- 💧 Water bottle — it will be warm!
- 🧴 Sunscreen
- 🧢 Hat
- Comfortable walking shoes for the Botanical Gardens and Old Scottsdale
📻 Air-to-Air
Use frequency 122.75 as everyone converges on KFFZ.