August 1992 CPA Flight Lines Summary: This issue focuses on two major regulatory challenges facing Colorado pilots. President Bill Standerfer discusses the Colorado Pilots Association’s ongoing opposition to the Air Force Academy’s proposed Military Operations Area (MOA) near Colorado Springs, arguing it would disrupt both IFR and VFR traffic. Additionally, CPA raises concerns about Boulder’s recent ordinance restricting aerial advertising, which the President warns represents local governmental overreach into airspace regulation—a troubling precedent that could fragment the national airspace system. The newsletter emphasizes the need for unified federal FAA authority and encourages members to contact elected officials and participate in these regulatory battles.
The issue also highlights CPA’s ongoing advocacy work to protect pilot privileges amid increasing urban encroachment and military operational changes. Airport user groups at Longmont and Fort Collins-Loveland are noted as active in addressing local conflicts, and the newsletter reports on seasonal airline interest in Front Range airport fuel stops.
Key Topics
- Air Force Academy Military Operations Area (MOA) proposal near Colorado Springs
- Boulder city ordinance restricting aerial advertising—conflict with FAA authority
- Need for unified federal airspace regulation versus local restrictions
- CPA advocacy and member engagement in regulatory matters
- Airport user group activities at Longmont and Fort Collins-Loveland
- Airline interest in Front Range airport fuel stops
Events & Activities
- Poker Fly-In — July 4, 1992 at multiple Colorado airports including Centennial, Front Range, Jeffco, Longmont, Ft. Collins/Loveland, and Greeley
Member News
- Welcome to 13 new CPA members including Beverly Cameron (Erie), William M. Dunn (Littleton), Mark Henderson (Castle Rock), Frank Haurwitz (Evergreen), and others
- Bill Standerfer — CPA President, actively serving as Vice Chair of Fort Collins-Loveland Airport user group
- Mark Meyer — Past CPA President, now manager of Gold Dust Casino in Cripple Creek
- Special recognition to Poker Fly-In organizers and airport volunteers including Kevin Bunnell (Greeley Airport Manager), Susan and Ken Harris (Harris Aviation), and Don Rose (Poker Fly-In Chairman)
