Agenda:
- Brief Board reports, including an update on our webcams
- Presentation of “I-Built-It” trophy certificates
- Large Silent Auction of all estate/donated items
- Raffle
- General Flying
- Night Flying
West Field Closure Saturday, June 21, 9am to Noon
The West Field will be closed to normal flying this Saturday June 21st from 9am to Noon to host students from Colorado Classical Academy rocket launch. Feel free to fly at the East Field during this time.
2025 Colorado Pattern Challenge & East Field Closure
2025 Colorado Pattern Challenge
Please be advised the East Field will be closed to general flying during the 2025 Colorado Pattern Challenge Friday (practice day) through Sunday, June 13-15, 2025. The East Field will be re-opened to general flying AFTER the conclusion of contest activities.
Expected East Field closure hours are as follows:
- Friday (6/13/2025) – 7:00 am to 6:00 pm (Practice day)
- Saturday (6/14/2025) – 7:00 am to 5:00 pm (Contest)
- Sunday (6/15/2025) – 7:00 am to 3:00 pm (Contest)
Thanks for your support during this very important AMA AA-sanctioned event.
Work party canceled due to wet conditions
6/6/2025 Update: Work party canceled due to wet conditions
Members,
We still have a little Spring cleaning and fix-up to do. Weather being what it’s been, we’re running a little behind, but better late than never.
Larry would like to do bench painting (mainly just tops) and repair, much as we did last year. We will also pull weeds and do general clean-up at all 3 fields. Flying will be suspended until work is completed.
Please arrive early (i.e. before 8 am). Work will be completed from 8 am to approximately 10 am. Bring plenty of water, gloves, small tools (for bench repair) and maybe a rake or shovel. All other tools and painting stuff will be supplied. There may also be some donuts!
YOUR COOPERATION AND SUPPORT ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED!
Joe Pirozzoli OBO Larry Barnes, AAM Field Marshall
PS… Don’t forget to bring something to fly as well.
2025 Jets over the Rockies & AAM Open House
The 2025 of “Jets Over the Rockies” is scheduled for May 29 – 31, 2025. This event will also be our 2025 Open House to showcase the AAM to visitors. Check the Events page for details and updates.
Hi-Flyer Newsletter
The latest edition of then monthly Hi-Flyer newsletter is now available! Check it out for club updates including about Jets Over the Rockies, the I-Built-It contest, and the 2025 float fly schedule.
New FAA Approved Altitude Limit
AMA announced that we have been granted a National Authorization allowing members at AMA club sites (in Class G airspace) to operate above 400 feet above ground level (AGL) for routine, day-to-day activities. Based on our specific location in Class G airspace, our sites (i.e. East/West/South fields and Vern Lake) will all have a new altitude limit up to 700 feet. Note, the South field is not an official AAM flying site (yet), nor is it a FRIA, but that future location is chartered and has the altitude waiver.
Please note that this authorization comes with a few stipulations. For example, 700 feet AGL is only applicable during daylight hours. Nighttime operations are still limited to 400 feet AGL. Also, contrary to my earlier understanding, AMA sanctioned events WILL still require a NOTAM to be filed with FAA. Please note, a copy of the Official “Certificate of Authorization” as well as other FAA information can be found on the Resources page.
May Meeting Reminder (Tuesday, 5/6 at 7 pm)
The May meeting will be an “in-person” meeting at our normal location (Arvada Seventh-Day Advventist Church, 7090 W64th Avenue). We have a lot planned, and since we will not have another meeting until August, I hope you will consider joining us. The doors will open at 6 pm to allow indoor flying, with the meeting starting at the usual time at 7 pm. We may only get 45 minutes of flying in due to setup for the “I-Built-It” contest. Setup is set to begin at approximately 6:45 pm.
Hi-Flyer Newsletter
The latest edition of then monthly Hi-Flyer newsletter is now available! Check it out for club updates including lock changes, meeting schedules, and policy changes.
Jerry Schafer (1950 – 2025)
Jerry Schafer (74) passed away on January 4th after a pretty nasty battle with cancer. There was a memorial for him on January 30th. I apologize that we were not able to publish this prior to the memorial. Jerry was not a current member, and it has been a good while since he had been. However, many of us old-timer’s may remember him. I knew Jerry going back to the 80’s and 90’s. He loved fast planes. I think everything he owned had a tuned-pipe on it. He also lived close by here in Arvada. Occasionally, while on a walk, he’d stop me to chat. He was usually driving somewhere, but he always stopped to shoot the breeze. For years, our wives worked out together at the Apex and other nearby facilities. Last time I saw Jerry was in September, or there-a-bouts. He was on his way to get treatment. Attached below is a link to his obituary. Godspeed Jerry… may you soar with the eagles!
Joe Pirozzoli, President
PS… I would like to acknowledge Stan Clymer for bringing this to my attention.