Summary: The May 1989 Colorado Pilots Association newsletter focuses on the impact of Denver’s new airport development on the Van Aire residential airpark community. President Walt Barbo details how the FAA’s Environmental Impact Statement concludes that Van Aire’s aeronautical activities cannot coexist with the new airport, despite the community being outside the noise contour. The Van Aire representatives proposed three mitigation measures—runway relocation, community buyout, or airport relocation—all rejected by Denver officials. The newsletter also covers board meeting activities, upcoming CPA events, and an appeal for aviation education volunteers.
Key Topics
- Van Aire residential airpark displacement due to new Denver Airport development
- FAA airspace approval and Terminal Control Area (TCA) conflicts
- General aviation versus air carrier accommodation priorities
- Mode C transponder requirements and “Buffer” airspace proposal
- Aviation education expansion and speaker panel development
- Denver-Jackpot Classic event planning
Events & Activities
- May 18: Monthly Program Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Centennial Airport Tower & Administration Building
- June 9-11: Fourth Annual Mountain Flying Clinic, Aero Services, Denver-Centennial Airport
- June 24: CPA Poker Fly-In
- July 15: 13th Annual CPA Denver-to-Jackpot Air Classic, departing Front Range Airport to Jackpot, Nevada
- July 16-17: Post Jackpot Air Tour (return flight with stops)
- August 19: Flight Proficiency Contest and Progressive Dinner, Front Range Airport
- August 25-27: Wings Proficiency Program, Pueblo, Colorado
- September 2-4: CPA Labor Day Fly-In, Southwest Colorado (Ouray via Montrose)
- September 15-17: Wings Proficiency Program, Pagosa Springs, Colorado
- September 23: Air Force Academy Tour
- October 7: CPA Aircraft Maintenance Seminar, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Beech Bonanza training
- October 21: CPA Annual Meeting
- November 11: Tour of Air Traffic Facilities
- December 9: CPA Christmas Dinner
Member News
- Larry Merkowitz of Aurora featured in cover photo taking an early morning aerobatic flight in a Super Decathlon (co-owned with Ed Cutler)
- Vanita Gallo reporting increased requests for aviation education presentations to school groups; seeking volunteers for aviation education speaker panel development
- Bruce Hulley chairing Denver-Jackpot Classic Committee; 65 rooms reserved at Jackpot resort for participants
