Colorado Pilots Association Flight Lines for June 1991 focuses on the importance of continuing education and professional development for private pilots. President Bill Marshall draws parallels to his background in dentistry, where continuing education was emphasized to increase proficiency. He advocates that private pilots should adopt the same professional standards as commercial operators and airline pilots, noting that while commercial aviation has strong recurrent training systems, private pilots often neglect continuing education despite their large numbers in Colorado. Marshall calls for more courses and better attendance at available training opportunities, recognizing that factors like expense, embarrassment, and other barriers prevent many pilots from participating.
The newsletter also covers organizational updates, including successful special activities and legislative efforts. The CPA Board approved instructor reimbursement formulas and discussed membership growth. Notable activities included a Deadwood fly-in despite weather challenges and legislative advocacy for fuel tax measures. Additionally, the publication features practical flying safety guidance, particularly regarding fuel planning and management, emphasizing that pilots should exceed minimum FAR requirements when appropriate for their aircraft and flying conditions.
Key Topics
- Continuing education and recurrent training for private pilots
- Professional standards in aviation
- Fuel planning and management safety
- Membership growth and recruitment
- Legislative advocacy (HB 1098 fuel tax bill)
- CPA Board operations and instructor reimbursement
Events & Activities
- Student Airlift – May 11 (with Channel-9 camera crew participation)
- Deadwood Fly-In – April 27-28 in South Dakota
- USPA 10th Anniversary Meeting – Memorial Day weekend in St. Louis (Board attendance planned)
- Air Shows – CPA booth planned for recruitment activities
Member News
- Dave Burke (Lakewood) – Featured flying Mooney N201WN during Student Airlift with students and media
- Tony Bilello – New Membership Chairman; retired from Postal Service and appointed to lead membership recruitment
- Membership Statistics: 440 total members; 138 renewals and 52 new members in first seven months of fiscal year; 20% of membership subscribed to Flying Review
- New Members: Harold J. Felderman, Michael D. Jewett, James M. Ross
- Other Recognition: Bruce Hulley, Bill Rourke, and Don Vander Ploeg attending USPA meeting; Scott Hamilton exploring CPA foundation creation
