No San Marcos: AOPA Postpones May Fly-In

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Key Takeaways:

  • AOPA has indefinitely postponed its San Marcos, Texas, fly-in, originally scheduled for late May, due to concerns over a widespread outbreak.
  • The decision was made out of caution to limit travel and interactions, aiming to contain the virus and reduce potential strain on the healthcare system.
  • AOPA's fly-ins in Casper, Wyoming (June), and Rochester, New York (September), are currently still scheduled to proceed as planned.
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With AOPA calling off its San Marcos, Texas, fly-in scheduled for the end of May, another aviation event is being at least postponed. “Out of an abundance of caution for our members, attendees, vendors, and staff, Go Wheels Up! Texas and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) have decided to indefinitely postpone Go Wheels Up! Texas and the AOPA Fly-In,” the association said in a statement. There is the possibility of rescheduling the fly-in for later in 2020 or in 2021. 

“Unfortunately, with the growing concern over a widespread outbreak, AOPA and Go Wheels Up! Texas believe we all must do our part to contain the virus by limiting travel and interactions to reduce everyone’s risk of exposure and potential strain on the healthcare system. The AOPA fly-ins in Casper, Wyoming, and Rochester, New York, planned for June 19-20 and September 11-12, respectively, will occur as scheduled,” the association said today.

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KITPLANES Editor in Chief Marc Cook has been in aviation journalism for more than 30 years. He is a 4000-hour instrument-rated, multi-engine pilot with experience in nearly 150 types. He’s completed two kit aircraft, an Aero Designs Pulsar XP and a Glasair Sportsman 2+2, and currently flies a 2002 GlaStar.
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