DPA Fly-In Report: Pacific Northwest – June 14, 2025

Trevor Moody, CFI We had our 4th annual PNW DPA gathering on Saturday, June 14 at Scappoose Airport (KSPB) near Portland OR.  Twelve Diamond aircraft including DA40s, DA42s, and a DA62 graced the ramp.  Approximately 20-25 attendees flew in while another 20-30 “locals” stopped by via ground transport.  The typical PNW June-Gloom overcast skies kept a few pilots on […]

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