April 1991 Issue Summary: The Colorado Pilots Association’s April newsletter focuses on safety concerns regarding traffic patterns at non-tower airports. President Bill Marshall emphasizes that Federal Aviation Regulations require pilots to follow standard traffic patterns and published altitudes, citing specific regulations (91.127(b), 91.103, and 91.13(1)) that mandate safe and predictable flight operations. The issue also reports on organizational updates including the appointment of new board members and details about upcoming events and education programs.
The newsletter covers the March 4 Board of Directors meeting, which announced the filling of two vacant positions and updates on the Association’s treasury and upcoming activities. Several educational initiatives are highlighted, including a new Mountain Flying Course and IFR Refresher courses. The organization continues to plan major events and maintain its active flight safety and education committees.
Key Topics
- Traffic pattern safety and FAA regulatory compliance at non-tower airports
- Standard altitudes and directional requirements for approaching aircraft
- Liability concerns for non-standard traffic patterns
- Board of Directors meeting highlights and treasury status
- Mountain Flying Course ground school program
- IFR Refresher course offerings
- Student Airlift program updates
Events & Activities
- 15th Denver-to-Jackpot Air Classic – July 13 at Cactus Pete’s
- CPA Student Airlift – May 11
- Mountain Flying Course Ground School practice session – March 9
- Mountain Flying Course Ground School session – April 6 in Greenfield, Iowa
- Mountain Flying Course Ground School session – May 11 in Beatrice, Nebraska
- IFR Refresher Course – April 20 at 7:00 a.m., Metro State College Simulator Center (Auraria campus), Denver
- Field trip to National Oceanic Research Center in Golden – March 1
- Phone bank with the 99s – Friday evening, March (date cut off)
Member News
- Bill Standerler (Fort Collins) appointed Vice President; active on Flight Safety Committee and instructor for new Mountain Flying Course Ground School; flies a Beech Baron with his wife Irma
- Tony Bilello (Denver) appointed Membership Chairman; long-time CPA member planning to retire from U.S. Postal Service; interested in forming state chapters and expanding “New Pilot” program; Cessna owner based at Front Range Airport
- Benjamin Kilgore (Aurora) volunteered as Chairman of the Fly-In Events Committee
- Homer Lyle resigned as Fly-Ins Chairman due to new business venture
- Lucile Bladsoe and Al Lopez – CPA members facing State Aeronautics Board reappointment confirmation hearings March 7
- Larry Bartlett (Pagosa Springs) featured with newly acquired WACO UPF-7 aircraft
