By Nissa LaPoint
Rick Craddock next to his Cessna 172SP, sponsored by Daedalus Aviation, a premier flying club at Front Range Airport.
Front Range Airport (FTG) hosted its First Annual Classic Aircraft and Car Show September 17. Young and old alike gathered at the airport in Watkins, Colo., to view 200 classic airplanes and cars.
The event was designed to showcase the airport and its recent accomplishments, including the construction of the tallest GA airport control tower in the United States and the interim assembly and manufacturing facility for Aviation Technology Groups’ Javelin aircraft.
During the last 10 years, FTG has experienced a growth rate of nearly 300 percent in based aircraft, going from 132 planes in 1994 to 391 in 2005.
For more information, visit [http://www.ftg-airport.com].
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- Jack Dishong said his vintage 1929 Ford Model A is considered a deluxe roadster because it has two spare tires.
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- Bob Becker thoroughly enjoyed his 1997 Viper GTS Coupe before he put it up for sale.
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- This 1971 Merlyn Formula Ford, owned by Dennis McIlree, a member of Rocky Mountain Vintage Racing, was built in England.
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- This vintage Stinson Voyager was on display.
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- Dennis Koontz, next to his Aviat Aircraft Husky A-1A and his 1962 Cushman Eagle motorbike, said the motorbike was “the thing” to own in the 1960s.
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- Dan Dunning next to his 1942 Boeing Stearman N2S.
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- Jason Bagwell, a unicycle enthusiast, owns this teal-and-white 1955 Piper Apache.
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- Herb Berkman next to his 1965 Corvair Corsa with a Yenko Stinger conversion.
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- L to R: Corey Krause, Ron Doyle, Dennis Thompson and Chris Doyle represent Sports Car Club of America, which displayed this unique racing car.