COPPERSTATE FLY-IN --- 2008Casa Grande, Arizona
Half the fun is getting there and back.The flight of three RVs --- Jeff and John(near), myself solo(center), and Don solo(distant).
We joined up over Hopkins Field at Nucla, CO (AIB)
Camp --- see the campsite video
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The Copperstate temporary air traffic control tower and vendor tent(right)
This was a great spot to watch the activity on the runway.

The aircraft display ramp
The weather was perfect throughout the entire trip.
Headed home after a couple of days at the fly-in.

Taking pictures of taking pictures

There's lots of open space down there.
This is one of my favorite fly-overs.
Close to home --- this was an enjoyable trip in every respect.
Some inflight video:
copperstate_08-returning_home.wmv
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Click here for photos of some of the attending aircraft.