- 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
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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
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)
Work party canceled due to wet conditions
6/6/2025 Update: Work party canceled due to wet conditions
Members,
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)
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.