Flight Lines (August 1993) recounts the challenges and successes of the 17th Annual Colorado-to-Jackpot Air Classic. President Walter Bell explains how unexpected weather forced the committee to make difficult decisions, ultimately moving the start point to Rock Springs and allowing only instrument-rated pilots to depart from Front Range Airport (FTG). Despite weather complications and slightly lower-than-expected entries, volunteers and air traffic control coordination made the event successful. The newsletter also covers ongoing CPA initiatives including airspace discussions with the FAA, expansion of the Mountain Flying Course program, and preparations for a major state promotional event.
Key Topics
- 17th Annual Colorado-to-Jackpot Air Classic—weather challenges and contingency planning
- FAA listening session and Colorado airspace initiatives (Academy MOA and Redeye Complex)
- Mountain Flying Course program updates
- CPA membership expansion and Area Representative recruitment
- Airport camping guide compilation
- Centennial Airport Noise Committee representation
- General aviation promotion efforts
Events & Activities
- 17th Annual Colorado-to-Jackpot Air Classic—July 17, 1993; Awards Banquet at Cactus Pete's, Jackpot, NV
- Mountain Flying Course—June 25-26, 1993 (21 ground school trainees, 12 flying trainees)
- Abbreviated Mountain Flying ground school—August 3 at FTG Conoco
- FAA Northwest Region listening session—early August 1993, Denver
- Academy MOA meeting—August 5, 1993
- "Colorado Takes Off" promotional event—August 21, 1993, launching from Centennial Airport
Member News
- Frank Gallo received the Turtle Award at the Jackpot Air Classic Awards Banquet
- Joyce Hanagan (Salida Air Service) recruited as new Area Representative
- Renewals: Don Piermattei, Robert Bean, Rev. Paul Fedeg, Robert Bauer, Bill Farrell, Milt Johnson, Loren Pottorff, Tom Keesling, Harold Steffens, Joyce Hilchie, Barry Lutsky, Gary Zilik, Bart Jones, David Bland, Catherine Bauer, Norman Steele, Darre Burke, Gretchen Jahn, Ron Lewark, Chet Jewell, Delford Bowman, Richard Ferdinandsen, and Fran Shoup
- New Members: Roger Bates, Richard A. Boscardin, Robert W. Eatman, Joyce Hanagan, Jerome F. Kurtz, Thomas J. Murphy, Joseph B. Roberts, Marilyn Taylor, and Charles Willis
