Lunch Fly-In to Fullerton - April 2026

The Saturday April 25^th fly-in to Fox Field ended up with some changes. The weather prediction was a bit unsettled heading up to the Saturday.forecast with high winds and prediction of some low cloud coverage. We opted to still meet at the GAC Saturday morning for our 11am briefing knowing that we will not make WJF, and had an alternate in mind. After the latest weather updates it looked like we could make Fullerton Airport as an alternative and have lunch at the Wings Cafe. 

We had 3 airplanes and 5 DAFers in attendance, they enjoyed a great lunch at the Wings Cafe. After lunch we took a few pictures then we all headed back to TOA. It was enjoyed by all.

Being a bit flexible, we made a good call to choose the alternative at Fullerton and the Wings Cafe and still do a fly-in. Weather was a bit unsettled, but good enough to do the fly-in.

Flabob Flameout - March 2026

Well we didn’t quite make it out to Flabob as expected, but the fly-in was still a success. During our morning pre-flight briefing at the GAC we almost unanimously voted to divert to Catalina (KAVX) instead of flying to our intended destination. This was due to the heat wave we were experiencing at the time and a forecasted temperature of over 100ºF out in Riverside. The quick flight over to Catalina was a welcome escape. The airport was already bustling with activity at the time we arrived and we added 8 more aircraft and 14 people to the mix. After a quick trip up to the tower to say “Hello” and pay our landing fees we headed to the cafe. The wait for lunch was a bit longer than anticipated, but the time seemed to pass quickly over good conversation and a relaxed atmosphere. After lunch 6 DAFs (7 including Anne’s dog) made the trek around the airport via the 2 mile airport loop trail. The views from the trail we amazing with a low cloud layer starting to move in from the West, the still green hills of Catalina Island and the bright blue waters that surround it. A trip out to Catalina is never a bad day and I’m sure we will attempt another Flabob trip soon.

Oceanside Lunch Fly-In - Feb 2026

In crystal-clear weather, our fleet—a Saratoga, Comanche, Bonanza, Cardinal, and Skyhawk from Torrance, plus an Arrow from Long Beach—headed south for a perfect day of flying.

The Flight & Arrival

Upon landing at Oceanside, the Airport Association Manager greeted us with a bit of mystery: a Cardinal had called downwind 20 minutes prior but hadn't landed yet. Fortunately, it was just a minor delay; the Cardinal touched down safely shortly after.

Tacos at Pedro’s

We headed to Pedro’s for lunch, and the fish tacos were the undisputed highlight. Lorena, a self-proclaimed fish taco connoisseur, rated them among the best she’s had. They are highly recommended for anyone visiting the area!

The Wrap-Up

The flight home was smooth and scenic, capping off a flawless day. We had 10 people in total, including a prospective new club member. It was an absolute perfect execution of a club fly-out—everyone had a fantastic time

Sierra Vista, AZ Fly-in - October 2025

Some travel destinations are best visited over a long weekend, and this was one of them. The travel distance and the number of attractions made Sierra Vista, Arizona a good candidate for a long weekend.  Arrivals into Sierra Vista were on either Thursday October 16^th or Friday the 17^th. A total of 15 DAFers made the trip in five planes and two cars. The event was hosted by Steve Sappington and Nancy Schunke. 

Those that arrived on Thursday got together for a social hour at the hotel. Then headed to the Tombstone Brewery for dinner, a 4-minute walk from the hotel. 

On Friday, many in the group went to the town of Lowell (just east of Bisbee) for breakfast at the Bisbee Breakfast Club, followed by visits to picturesque mining town of Bisbee. Some took the mine tour of the Copper Queen Mine. Some folks also visited the San Pedro Riparian Preserve.   The planned group dinner was at the Tombstone Brewery Friday Night. 

On Saturday everyone went to the Kartchner Caverns for one or more tours. It was also Bat Fest at the caverns, so we learned about and visited with bats while we waited for our tour times. Some hiked the desert trail that circled the park. Others enjoyed the free solar telescope viewing in the parking lot. 

After the Caverns visit, many DAFers visited the nearby Flying Kite Vinyards for some wine tasting and socializing. Followed by a visit to Copper Brothel Brewery for dinner.  Good weather all weekend and a fun group of travelers.