Fly-In Planning Overview

Everything you need to host a successful CPA fly-in event

Ready to host one?

Proposing a fly-in means offering to host it: you plan the trip and do the legwork, using the guides on this page, with the Fly-In Chair there to help. Start a proposal and the chair will review it with you. You can save it and come back. You will be asked to sign in first.

✈️ Create a Fly-In Practice hosting first (not a real fly-in)

By Bill Marvel, Fly-in Committee Chairman — January 13, 2026

Welcome to one of the Association’s premier activities! If you’re reading this page, it is likely you are interested in hosting a CPA event, want to learn something about doing that or have hosted a Fly-in previously and need a refresher on current procedures.

Hosting a CPA Fly-in is a key aspect of our success. Each of us who hosted a prior event started with the same questions and uncertainty you may have now. It isn’t difficult, and no special training is necessary. It just takes a desire to create an enjoyable trip for you and your fellow members along with some basic organizational skills.

This may seem a bit intimidating at first, but keep in mind that the head of the Fly-in committee is always available to help you sort through any questions and guide you to the finished product. You’re never alone at any point!

The key to simplifying this process is starting early to get your “ducks in a row” by identifying a destination and what we will do once there.

Below you will find step-by-step procedures covering everything from identifying a destination to writing a summary article afterward. While events may deviate from these guidelines, the procedures remain helpful. The Planning Resources below cover the procedures, and the Sample Documents are examples from past fly-ins.

For questions, contact the Fly-In Chair.