Monroe, Utah | September 21–26, 2026
A curated, higher-eligibility fly-in focused on advanced mountain flying.
For 2026, CUASA is reducing pilot numbers and raising eligibility standards to keep operations aligned with Monroe’s terrain, altitude, and launch environment.
Application and acceptance required before purchase.
Dates and capacity
- Monday, September 21 through Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Pilot cap: 80 pilots
- Location: Monroe, Utah
- Entry fee: $250 (paid after acceptance)
Event headquarters
Monroe Canyon RV Park
Monroe, Utah
Event headquarters will serve as the central hub for:
- Check-in
- Daily briefings
- Pilot coordination
- Community gathering and information flow
Transportation to launch
Rides to launch
Rides to launch are available for $20 per trip.
These fees directly support local Monroe drivers and help cover fuel, vehicle wear, and time.
What’s included
What’s included with registration
- Access to Cove and Monroe Peak launches after CUASA verification
- Daily weather briefings and structured operations
- In-person skills instruction and evaluation opportunities
- Support from CUASA leadership and local Monroe crew
- Red Rocks Fall Fly-In 2026 sun hoodie (included)
- CUASA Membership (select Red Rocks 2026) when filling out form and waiver
Registration workflow (important)
This event uses a screen-first registration model.
Step 1: Application (required)
All pilots must complete the Red Rocks Fall Fly-In application.
The application determines whether a pilot is a good fit for the type of flying being organized during the event.
Formsite application link:
RED ROCKS FALL FLY-IN 2026 APPLICATION
Step 2: CUASA review and acceptance
Applications are reviewed for:
- Experience
- Currency
- Judgment
- Fit for Monroe conditions
Pilots may be accepted, waitlisted, or declined based on safety and operational considerations.
Step 3: Registration and payment
Accepted pilots receive a private WooCommerce registration link to complete payment.
- Checkout: WooCommerce + PayPal
- Payment confirms and holds the pilot’s spot
- CUASA Membership form and waiver
Waitlist: If the event fills, accepted pilots will be offered openings in order as spots become available.
Eligibility requirements
This fly-in is intended for pilots with demonstrated mountain flying competence and strong independent launch skills.
Minimum eligibility
- P3, P4, or P5
- Mountain flying experience
- Comfortable with cliff launches
- Confident in high-altitude, cross, light-wind launches
- Current in high-wind and light-wind launching
- Strong kiting and wing-control confidence
- Able to launch without assistance
- Confident choosing to pack up and not fly when conditions are not appropriate
Not a fit
- Pilots without recent mountain flying currency
- Pilots reliant on assisted launches
- Pilots seeking unrestricted or unsupervised free flying
Verification and access
CUASA may verify pilot currency through:
- Logbook review
- Discussion of recent mountain flights
- An observed flight demonstrating appropriate pilot input and wing control
Once verified, pilots may freely access the Cove and Monroe Peak launches for the duration of the event.
Instruction and evaluation support
Stacy Whitmore will be available during the event for skills-based instruction and in-person evaluation.
This may include:
- Launch technique and ground-handling feedback
- Skill tune-ups for mountain and high-altitude conditions
- Informal evaluations to support pilot judgment and readiness
Local Monroe pilots and CUASA volunteers will assist with launch coordination, daily operations, and site-specific guidance throughout the event.
What to expect
- Daily weather briefings and operational plans
- Clear go / no-go calls
- Structured launch and site procedures
- A safety-first culture aligned with Monroe conditions
Final daily structure depends on weather.
Refund policy
- Refunds available until August 15, 2026, minus processing fees
- After August 15, refunds only if the spot is filled from the waitlist
Fly-In Director: Jonathan Leusden
Co-Directors & Local Operations: CUASA leadership team
Local Support: Experienced Monroe pilots and CUASA volunteers with deep site, launch, and weather knowledge
This event is built and staffed by pilots who fly Monroe regularly and understand the terrain, altitude, and decision-making required to operate safely here.
Safety statement
CUASA’s primary concern is pilot safety. The application, eligibility standards, and verification process exist to reduce risk and maintain high-quality flying opportunities appropriate for Monroe’s conditions.