2025 Convention – September 23rd – 29th, Willcox, AZ (P33)
Convention Registration Form
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Host: Gene and Lori Moreman
Hotels
Holiday Inn Express (Host Hotel)
(520) 384-3333
1251 Virginia Ave
Willcox AZ 85643
Rate: $119.00 plus taxes
The rate of $119+tax is valid from September 22nd to 28th. Reservations for the convention rate must be made by August 15th.
The Arizona Sunset Inn
(520) 766-3400
340 S. Haskell Ave
Willcox AZ 85643
Rate: $80.00 plus taxes
The rate of $80+tax is valid from September 22nd to 29th. Reservations for the convention rate must be made by August 15th.
Note: This hotel does not have an elevator.
Tell the desk when calling that you are with the Cessna 170 convention.
Both hotels have complimentary breakfasts.
Host Airport – Cochise Airport (P33)
Commercial Airport – Tucson International Airport (TUS)
Transportation
Arizona Auto Rentals (from Safford) offers local car rentals. Use that link or call Ruben (520) 766-0252 to arrange for a pick-up at the airport without having to go to the dealership. They will have vehicles available at Chochise Airport. If reserving online, state that you will pick up at the Willcox Airport. Ask for the 15% discount for the 170 Convention.
If you are flying commercial into Tucson, use one of the national car rental companies.
Convention Schedule
Tuesday, September 23 – Arrival day – 6 pm Welcome Reception
Wednesday, September 24 – Kartchner Caverns Rotuna/Throne Tour – https://azstateparks.com/kartchner
This tour is half a mile in length and takes approximately an hour and a half to complete, 50 minutes of which are underground. Discover the role that water plays in creating the caverns. You will see the discoverers’ original trail, 45,000-year-old bat guano, delicate formations, and “Kubla Khan,” the largest column formation in Arizona.
Thursday, September 25 – Pima Air and Space Museum – https://pimaair.org/
The museum features about 400 historic aircraft, from a Wright Flyer to a 787 Dreamliner. It is situated on 80 acres and opened its doors to the public in May 1976. The museum has grown immensely over the past forty years and encompasses six indoor exhibit hangars (three dedicated to WWII).
Friday, September 26 – Airport Day and Crafts
Auction items can be sent to: Gene Moreman, 1931 N Haskell Ave, Willcox, AZ 85643.
Saturday, September 27 – Tombstone, Arizona – https://www.visitarizona.com/places/cities/tombstone/ – The Wild West is on display at The Town Too Tough to Die.
Sunday, September 28 – Meeting Day and Banquet
Monday, September 29 – Departure Day
Future Conventions
If you are a member interested in hosting a convention in your area, please review the Convention Planners Handbook and discuss any questions with a board member or the executive secretary.
Past Conventions
Thanks to member Miles Bowen, here’s a map showing where all TIC170A conventions occurred. Members can view photo albums in the Members Area.