Arizona Flying Destinations

"Robert Moore" wrote in message
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"Tom Sixkiller" wrote

Jerome...really "interesting " drive in from the south on 89A.

From the South...piece-of-cake....from the North, a whole
different animal.


Whoops...meant North. Hey, it was the first time I had to just drive and let
someone else navigate.:~)

"Scott Schluer" wrote in message news:5G2%b.2400$id3.1816@fed1read01...
Does anyone have good recommendations for fun day-trip flying destinations
in Arizona (within a couple hours of Phoenix)? Obviously I know about the
Grand Canyon, Sedona, Flagstaff, etc. I'm looking for more back-country type
airfields. No soft fields though, its against rental policy. I really enjoy
flying mountainous terrain, or anything other than flat land, with
interesting things to see or do nearby (hiking, fishing, camping, etc). If
we have to rent a car to get somewhere after landing, that's okay too. I've
never been to the White Mountains...anything good out there?

I'd really like to take my girlfriend out for a fun day or two of flying and
sight-seeing, but I don't want to fly to the usual destinations. Just
looking for suggestions from people who are familiar with the area. Thanks
for any input!

Scott

You can go to Parker and have a good meal at the Indian Casino Buffet.
There is a free van ride from the airport.

Good luck,

Skyking

"Robert Moore" wrote in message
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"Tom Sixkiller" wrote

Jerome...really "interesting " drive in from the south on 89A.

From the South...piece-of-cake....from the North, a whole
different animal.

[snip]

Driving down Oak Creek Canyon Road to Sedona was one of the most
beautiful drives that I have taken. Overlooking Sedona and the
surrounding territory from the elevated position of the Sedona
airport was a breath-taking view.

Try the drive up on top of the Mogollon Rim (Highway 260) and be sure to
stop at the overlook.