First “Rocky Point Fly In” soon to take off 

Aerial event 

to take to the skies 

PUERTO PEÑASCO’S FIRST “Rocky Point Fly In” event, scheduled for November, is geared at promoting aerial tourism as a complement to what the city has to offer, reported Alonso Domínguez Ruiz, airport administrator. 

Dominguez Ruiz indicated that this first edition of the event, to take place November 14 – 16 and which they hope to hold at least once a year, will include the participation of national and international pilots. 

He detailed that the “Rocky Point Fly In” is similar, in its own way, to the motorcycle rally. He explained it aims to attract the greatest number of 4 to 8 – seater private planes as possible, operated by individuals highly devoted to aviation. 

The event is not to show off exhibition planes, he clarified, it is for private planes that will be on display for all to see and that may, at some point, participate in some competition. 

Dominguez Ruiz stated they are expecting participation of pilots principally from Arizona, Nevada and California. 

He remarked they already have at least 33 planes registered, although they do not have a defined goal concerning participation in this first “Rocky Point Fly In.” 

The Puerto Peñasco international airport administrator indicated that the $259 US registry pilot packet includes two nights and three days with lodging, meals and transportation. 

He pointed out the support of the Municipal Administrator, and that of the Convention and Visitors Bureau, have been possible, as well as that of the Sonora Commission for the Promotion of Tourism. 

These join efforts, he added, has allowed them to put together attractive packages for participants in the “Rocky Point Fly In” and establish a foundation to offer this as an additional option to attract tourism to Puerto Peñasco.