Looks like I'm the newest member of the Wickenburg airport commission

[scottcolbath]

I heard there was an opening months back and let the mayor know I was interested in filling the spot, should he think I was qualified.

Well, between bumping into one of our councilmen the other day who said "I hear you're the new guy on the airport commission" and then getting an email from the mayor saying "absolutely....Love to have him on.", I'd say I am in.

This should be cool. I've been looking for a way to get more involved with aviation and this seems like a fine start.

I should have jets out of Luke doing low altitude fly bys above my house in no time. 

S.C.

[Jay Beckman]

Job 1: Airport Open House!
Job 2: Invite Aviation Photographers to Airport Open House!

[scottcolbath]

Job 1: Airport Open House!
Job 2: Invite Aviation Photographers to Airport Open House!

They have an open house in the fall, but it's typically on the mellow side. We get a couple of Zero replicas, some ultralights, and not much else in the way of aircraft. There's also a car show. It brings out a decent crowd, but I'd like to see if I could make it better. Maybe, somehow, find a way to bring in some more interesting aircraft. Hell, since Luke used us as an emergency landing field last year, they owe us a return visit. 

Here's a shot I got from the aftermath of that hard landing last year.



S.C.

[jslugman]

Well-done! Start spreading the "photographers aren't terrorists" message!

[scottcolbath]

Well-done! Start spreading the "photographers aren't terrorists" message!

That's a very good point. I will surely bring that up once I have infiltrated the ranks and won them all over with my charm. 

S.C.

[Jay Beckman]

That's a very good point. I will surely bring that up once I have infiltrated the ranks and won them all over with my charm. 

S.C.

Not sure we can wait that long...   

[scottcolbath]

That's a very good point. I will surely bring that up once I have infiltrated the ranks and won them all over with my charm. 

S.C.

Not sure we can wait that long...   

Patience, young Jedi.

S.C.

[scottcolbath]

Well it's only been over two months and they finally got me on the agenda to be appointed this coming Monday.

============================================================================
AGENDA OF WICKENBURG COMMON COUNCIL
(Snip)
J.       NEW BUSINESS

    f. RATIFICATION OF MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS:

New Appointment Of Scott Colbath To Airport Commission/Expiration Date Of 12/13
New Appointment Of Ann Lee Helmsworth-Jackson To Wickenburg Public Library Board Of Trustees Fill Vacancy/Expiration Date of 7/11
New Appointment Of Linda Brown To Replace George Pilicy's Seat On Wickenburg Public Library Board Of Trustees/Expiration Date Of 7/12
New Appointment Of Ed Kientz To Replace Ethel Wright's Seat On Wickenburg Public Library Board Of Trustees/Expiration Date 7/13
Reappointment Of Carol Terence To Wickenburg Public Library Board Of Trustees/Expiration Date Of 7/12
Reappointment Of Dianne Poore To Wickenburg Public Library Board Of Trustees/Expiration Date Of 7/12
==============================================================================

About friggin' time. 

S.C.

[BillOz]

Congratulations Scott,

Certainly keep us updated on any goings on at Wickenburg.  It's not too far to drive for an event.

[scottcolbath]

Congratulations Scott,

Certainly keep us updated on any goings on at Wickenburg.  It's not too far to drive for an event.

Well, it's now official. And I get to miss the first meeting in August because I will be in the hospital getting a hip replacement. 

Our fall fly-in is October 9th. It's listed here.

http://www.wickenburgchamber.com/pdf/2010/Annual%20Events.pdf

My first goal will to try and get more aircraft to fly in and also maybe something a little more exciting.

I'm reading our 200 page airport general plan now. Damn exciting stuff. 

S.C.

[cpasley]

well congrats Scott maybe you can bring some life to that airport maybe make it another Willie ,lol anyhow hope the procedure goes smooth and you have a swift recovery

[scottcolbath]

Thanks Chris.

I'm 86 pages in to the airport's general plan now. Darn exciting stuff. 

For anyone interested:

http://az-wickenburg.civicplus.com/documents%5CAirport/Airport%20Master%20Plan.pdf

It's a little dated, but not too bad. We extended the runway to 6,100 feet a couple years back, and there's some other odds and ends which aren't perfecty acccurate.

S.C.

[Jay Beckman]

I think we need a fall picnic / meeting at Wickenburg!   

[scottcolbath]

I think we need a fall picnic / meeting at Wickenburg!   

Do the October 9 fly-in. Lots of experimental/ultralight thingies.

S.C.

[Jay Beckman]

Can I shoot from the Tower Catwa...

Wait, Nevermind...