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Gila Regional Fly-in at Reserve, September 1-3, 2023

Plan NOW to join us for NMPA's premier backcountry fly-in and special RAF 20 Year Celebration!

Our annual fly-in to Reserve Airport (T16) in the Gila National Forest is coming up, with fly-outs to Gila area airstrips and an Airport Open House from 9am - 1pm on Saturday.  Pilots are expected to read the available safety briefings (links below) for any backcountry airstrips they visit. 

Registration is OPEN!  with a per person fee, kids 12 and under free. Includes Friday dinner cookout and catered dinner provided Saturday, plus breakfast provided both Saturday and Sunday mornings.  A new NMPA "Fly the Gila" t-shirt included for each registrant (Sacaton and Glenwood added this year!!!).   REGISTRATION CLOSES at 12pm on AUGUST 29, 2023 for NMPA planning purposes.

Tent camping is allowed on the field. Water and electric on site, and county provides porta-potties. Ground transportation provided into the town of Reserve and to motels at Hidden Springs or in Reserve. With luck, the county will have their new pilot shelter in place - no promises yet!

Or book your own motel room - note it is a holiday weekend so book ASAP!   A block of refundable rooms is held for NMPA while they last (until Wednesday, August 16) at:
1.  Hidden Springs Inn, 1 mile from airport (2 Q Beds, $99+tax). Call 575-533-6146, mention "NMPA Gila Fly-in". 
2. The newer Mountaineer Inn in Reserve (5 miles) for $118/night incl tax, Call 575-533-6272, mention "NMPA Gila Fly-In". 

Cancellation Policy: No registration refunds after 12 Noon August 29, 2023. Exceptions may be considered by NMPA for portion of funds not yet committed by NMPA at time of cancellation.
 
NMPA_Liability_Waiver_General_Use.pdf
 
Gila Area Airstrips Overview

Beaverhead_Safety_Briefing.pdf
Double_Circle_Safety_Briefing.pdf
MeOwn_Safety_Briefing.pdf
Negrito_0NM7_ Safety_ Briefing
Rainy Mesa safety briefing
Sacaton Safety Briefing

Reserve (T16) Airport Info

More Info - See RAF's AirField.Guide

As for all events, pilot is PIC and landing is at your own risk. Safety briefings are provided as a courtesy of the New Mexico Pilots Association. 
Reserve Overhead 2018 Gila Fly In


  

 



When:
Friday, September 1, 2023, 8:00 AM until Sunday, September 3, 2023, 11:00 AM
Where:
Reserve Airport (T16)

Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Ron Keller
Category:
NMPA Sponsored Events
Registration is closed
Payment In Full In Advance Only
As for all NMPA events, pilot is PIC and participation is at your own risk. View NMPA resources for all airstrips under Backcountry at www.nmpilots.org/
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