Volume 15, No. 7 (August 1998) – The Colorado Pilots Association’s Flight Lines newsletter covers the successful Jackpot Air Classic air race, updates on the Mt. Rushmore fly-in trip, and reflections from CPA President Bart Jones on general aviation’s relationship with non-flying neighbors. The issue highlights 31 aircraft participants from across the country and includes detailed race results and member spotlights.
President Jones addresses two incidents that underscore general aviation’s vulnerability to public criticism: a noise complaint from Erie residents near Tri-County Airport and a low-altitude overflight complaint from a CPA member during the Jackpot race departure from Jeffco. Jones emphasizes that pilots must be mindful of ground-level sensitivities and avoid drawing adverse attention to the aviation community.
Key Topics
- Jackpot Air Classic race results and participant profiles
- Mt. Rushmore fly-in trip rescheduled to October 10-11
- General aviation community relations and noise sensitivity
- Second annual Full Moon Hangar Party announcement
- AIRbase One online aviation directory advertising
Events & Activities
- Jackpot Air Classic – July 11, 1998; 494 nm course; 31 aircraft participated
- Tri-County Airport Fly-in/Pancake Breakfast – Spring 1998 event with noise complaints from Erie residents
- Mt. Rushmore Fly-in – Rescheduled to October 10-11 (originally August 22-23); includes aerial tour and Custer State Park jeep tour; led by Marie Mozden
- Second Annual Full Moon Hangar Party – Date TBD (mentioned in table of contents)
Member News
- Fuel Burn Category Winners: 1st place Travis Brassel, 2nd place Dave Burke, 3rd place John Martyny, 4th place Vernon Randel
- Dave Burke – Won Turbo-Charged Aircraft Class with winning strategy of monitoring ground smoke to find favorable wind conditions; completed course in 2:53:09 at 171.18 kts
- Jackpot Classic Participants: Gregg Marshall (Honolulu, Hawaii; 1979 Piper Lance); Chris Verbil (Hayward, California; 1986 Socata TB21TC; publicity director of Hayward-Laughlin Proficiency Air Race); James Papka (Greeley, CO; 1956 Cessna 152); Arthur Mott (New York; 1993 Beech B-58 Baron)
- CPA Members Eddie & Paul Whistle – Remembered as participants in Marion Jayne Air Race in Maryland; died in Beech Bonanza crash in June; memorial services held June 15
