The August 2007 Flight Lines newsletter highlights the success of the 31st Annual Colorado Air Classic, a cross-country air race from Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (Jeffco) to Jackpot, Nevada. CPA President Sarah Jane Dolliver expresses gratitude to the extensive sponsorship network and dedicated Air Classic Committee, which comprised 15 committee members and over 25 ground crew volunteers. The event featured cash prizes totaling over $2,000, passenger cash awards of $2,850, silent auction items, and a festive awards banquet at Cactus Pete’s in Jackpot. Co-Chair Judi Haglin emphasizes that the Classic is more than just a race—it’s a gathering where pilots reconnect, showcase their aircraft, and celebrate the aviation community.
Notable accomplishments included exceptional precision in time and fuel estimations, with winners Dave Robertson and Dan Dunning estimating their times within 16 and 26 seconds respectively, and fuel competition winner Vern Randel coming within just 0.023 gallons. The event also featured a ramp party with poker hands, continental breakfast, mandatory checkpoints, and social activities that reinforced the community aspect of the race.
Key Topics
- 31st Annual Colorado Air Classic race results and competition categories
- Comprehensive sponsorship recognition and community business support
- Time and fuel estimation competitions with precise winning margins
- Committee organization, volunteer coordination, and event logistics
- Social activities including ramp party, poker run, and awards banquet
- Pilot packs with promotional merchandise and goodies
Events & Activities
- 31st Annual Colorado Air Classic – July 7, 2007, from Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (Jeffco) to Jackpot, Nevada with mandatory checkpoint at Rock Springs
- Continental breakfast at Jeffco departure
- Poker run at registration and ramp party at Jackpot
- Awards banquet at Cactus Pete’s in Jackpot
- Silent auction with airline tickets, sports tickets, and aviation memorabilia
Member News
- Class A Winners: 1st Place John Huft, 2nd Place Bob Venohr, 3rd Place Jim Hollis
- Class B Winners: 1st Place Arthur Mott, 2nd Place Dana Haglin, 3rd Place Bill Linenberger
- Class C Winners: 1st Place Ernie Smith, 2nd Place Chris Verbil, 3rd Place David Robertson
- Fuel Competition Winners: 1st Place Vern Randel (0.023 gallons accuracy), 2nd Place Dana Haglin, 3rd Place Chris Verbil
- Time Estimation Winners: Best RKS-06U Time – David Robertson, Best BJC-RKS Time – Dan Dunning
- Special recognition to Co-Chairs Judi Haglin and Steve Harless, Linda Harless, Bill Dunn, Kevin Bunnell, and Bob and Shawn Kinney
