ANN Poses Three Questions For The Cirrus Community As previously noted, the 2008 COPA ‘Migration’ (M6) happened to be a GREAT place for ANN and Aero-TV to gauge the mood and feelings of the Cirrus community… about the organization that has gained such a sterling rep throughout GA, about the realities of GA travel… and whether there is an undercurrent of ‘jet envy’ among the crowd of fast-moving piston drivers. Second time around, though, we have a little fun with the airlines and ask Cirrus Pilots from all over the world as to whether GA is effectively competing with airline travel. So here we go with Question 2 — How is GA comparing with airline travel these days? COPA’s annual “Migration” is hosted by owners and flyers of the Cirrus Design flock. Gathering in the shadow of the CD factory in Duluth, Minnesota, it is an event chock full of fun, fellowship, education and more than a few surprises. Exceptionally well organized, by ANY standard, the event hosts hundreds of planes, flyers and exhibitors — and rarely leaves any attendee looking for more. That said, the annual COPA Migration is obviously THE biggest event of the year for Cirrus pilots. In early July 2008, hundreds of Cirrus aircraft flew in from all over the country (and beyond) to return to the “nest” to take advantage of an extensive and varied roster of activities for the pilots AND their families. Migration events include a number of unique and highly-anticipated evening social events, numerous …
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