Sun, May 02, 2004
EAA-sponsored fly-in to be held at Colorado's Front Range
Airport
Past success and future growth opportunities have led the board
of the Rocky Mountain EAA Regional Fly-In (RMRFI) to relocate their
popular celebration of aviation to Front Range Airport in
2004. With growing popularity over its 25-year history, the
two-day summer festival has outgrown its traditional host in
Longmont, Colorado. This year's family-oriented event, slated for
June 26-27, will be held at Front Range Airport, located on the
I-70 Corridor just six miles southeast of Denver International
Airport. Planners expect from 10,000 to 12,000 spectators to attend
the fly-in at its new location.
"Front Range offers us many advantages," explained Jim Cimiluca,
this year's fly-in director. "The major benefits are increased auto
parking and tie-down space as well as more space for exhibitors and
more elbow room for visitors. Front Range gives us better access to
the metro area, and we expect to see more folks coming up from
Colorado Springs and Pueblo this year."
Hosting the EAA fly-in is one of many signs of growth at Front
Range Airport in 2004, the most visible being the construction of a
192-foot air traffic control tower scheduled for completion in
December this year.
Dennis Heap, Director of Aviation at Front Range Airport, is
enthusiastic about the prospects of a long-term relationship with
the all-volunteer RMRFI. "Front Range is one of the three general
aviation reliever airports to DIA, and is best suited to meet the
long-term needs of the piston fleet as well as large business
jets." Heap stated he is looking forward to showcasing the Front
Range Airport to general aviation enthusiasts as well as the
surrounding community.
This year's fly-in features aerial performers, seminars,
workshops, aircraft displays, and children's activities. Ticket
prices for this summer's Rocky Mountain EAA Regional Fly-In are $7
for EAA members and $10 for the general public. Children 9 and
under are free.
FMI: www.rmrfi.org or call
Jim Cimiluca at 303-452-9757
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