Volume 27, No. 1 – June 2005
The Colorado Pilots Association’s June 2005 “Flight Lines” newsletter highlights the organization’s active flying community and upcoming events. President Bart Jones reflects on recent CPA activities, including a successful flyin to the historic B-29 base at Wendover, Utah, which attracted many new participants. The newsletter emphasizes CPA’s commitment to organizing engaging flyin trips throughout the year, including the popular Jeffco to Jackpot Classic. Featured content details the unique nature of this event, which is a handicap-based flying competition rather than a traditional race, where pilots compete based on how efficiently they fly their aircraft compared to its published performance specifications.
The main attraction of the June issue is extensive coverage of the 29th annual Jeffco to Jackpot Classic flyin event at Jackpot, Nevada. Experienced participant Peggy Long provides detailed insights into what attendees can expect, from the early morning check-in and briefing at Jeffco airport to the competitive flying segments and the highly anticipated ramp party and awards celebration at Jackpot. The event welcomes all aircraft types and skill levels, with winners determined by how close pilots fly to their aircraft’s handicapped cruise speed rather than actual arrival times.
Key Topics
- Jeffco to Jackpot Classic – handicap-based flying competition and ramp party
- CPA flyin trips and recruitment of new members
- Aircraft performance and fuel burn competition
- Poker run and awards celebration at Jackpot
- Historical aviation facts from 1919-1939 era
- Breckenridge vacation condos discount for CPA members
Events & Activities
- Wendover Air Force Base Flyin – May 14, 2005; 30 CPA members flew to the historic WW II base in Wendover, UT with guided museum and airfield tours
- 29th Annual Jeffco to Jackpot Classic – Two-day event starting at Jeffco Airport with competitive flying segments and weekend festivities at Jackpot, Nevada
- Jackpot Awards Party – Hosted by Cactus Pete’s Casino and Hotel; includes poker run with $800 prize pot and awards ceremony
- Trinidad CPA Flyin – Originally planned but cancelled due to weather
Member News
- Peggy Long – Featured article detailing her three years of participation in the Jackpot Classic; won 1st place in Class B in 2003 and achieved 3rd and 1st place finishes in the last two years flying a 42-year-old Cessna 210
- John Martyny and Cathy Martyny – Hosted the successful Wendover B-29 base flyin with over one-third new participants
- Bart Jones – 2005 CPA President; featured in article flying a new Cessna 172 SP with Keith Reagan, a new CPA member
- Walt Barbo – Assists participants in calculating accurate aircraft handicaps for the Classic
