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August 1985 Flight Lines Summary: The August 1985 issue of the Colorado Pilots Association newsletter highlights the successful July 13 Denver-Jackpot Air Race, won by John Simmance in Class “A.” President Vern Foster emphasizes the importance of member participation in CPA activities, encouraging pilots to engage in upcoming events including the FAA/CPA Wings program at Pueblo, a Saratoga fly-in in Wyoming, and the CPA convention. Foster also invites members to join the air race committee for the 10th Annual Denver-Jackpot Air Race planned for July 12, 1986.
The newsletter showcases CPA’s vibrant membership across multiple Colorado airports and regions. Members participated actively in the Jackpot race from locations including Jeffco, Front Range, Delta, Pueblo, Salida, and Summit County/Kremling/Leadville. News briefs highlight airport improvements, new student pilots, and community flying activities including balloon fly-ins at Akron and fire season reconnaissance flights.
Key Topics
- Member participation and community engagement in CPA activities
- 2nd Annual Denver-Jackpot Air Race success
- Upcoming FAA/CPA Wings program at Pueblo (September 13-15)
- Airport infrastructure improvements across Colorado
- Student pilot achievements at Ranger Flying Club
- Regional airport development and modernization
Events & Activities
- Denver-Jackpot Air Race: July 13, 1985 (20 CPA members participated)
- 10th Annual Denver-Jackpot Air Race: Scheduled for July 12, 1986
- FAA/CPA Wings Program: September 13-15 at Pueblo Airport, hosted by Flower Aviation at Ramada Inn
- Saratoga, Wyoming Fly-in: Upcoming event mentioned
- CPA Convention: Upcoming event
- Stearman Fly-in: June 22 at St. Francis, Kansas
- Akron Airport Fly-in: June 22 with balloon demonstrations
- Jeffco Pilots Association fly-in: Visit to Delta with six planes and eighteen people
- No Monthly Meeting in August
Member News
- John Simmance: Won 1985 Class “A” Denver-Jackpot Air Race
- Ranger Flying Club Recent Soloists: Holly Adams, Barry Brown, Pete Brautigam, Marj Tomes, Kenneth Day, George Wendt, Chad Schuman, Ken Roberts, Ron Carr, Kathy Hoffman, Frank Mintken, and Jeff Krogstad
- Charlie McCauley: Received Private License on July 12; Mrs. McCauley received her first airplane ride the following day
- Dr. Curtiss Kimball and Dan Hoffman: Flew to St. Francis, Kansas Stearman Fly-in on June 22
- Sonny and Darlene Elgin: Participated in Jackpot Air Race and assisted with awards party activities
- Merle and Marilyn Entz (Salida): Participated in Jackpot Air Race; Merle served as fuel judge
- Lee and Flo Porter (Pueblo): Flew in Jackpot Air Race and assisted with awards party; organizing FAA/CPA Wings program
- John D. Warrender and family: Vice President at Large; participated in multiple flying activities
- Glenn Cheney (Delta):
