Event In Casa Grande, AZ Coming October 22-24

Since its first event in 1973, the Copperstate Fly-In has been bringing together aviation enthusiasts in the southwest United States. The 2009 event, to be held in Casa Grande, AZ from Thursday, October 22 through Saturday, October 24 will be no exception.

Over 50 commercial exhibitors will showcase the latest aviation products. Over 350 aircraft, including more than 200 show-planes vying for awards, will be on display. The Copperstate Fly-In is recreational aviation at its best-powered parachutes, ultralights, light sport, experimental, certified, classic, vintage and warbirds. Aircraft demonstration flights and helicopter rides will take place daily.

Over 70 educational forums are planned along with continuously running workshops providing instruction in basic aircraft construction techniques. Launched in 2008, the Copperstate "Front Porch" program will again provide experts in a variety of aviation fields to discuss aviation topics with fly-in attendees in one-on-one question and answer sessions.

Annually, Copperstate provides multiple scholarships for youth to attend the EAA Air Academy in Oshkosh, WI.

The 2009 Copperstate Fly-In will again host the Fuelventure 400 -- a competition for the most fuel efficient light aircraft on the planet. The purpose of Fuelventure 400 is to motivate continuous improvements in aviation efficiency through competition. Gross weight of the aircraft before and after flying a predetermined course will determine fuel usage and miles per gallon.

FMI: www.copperstate.org