Flight Lines, December 1992 focuses on airspace initiatives and member safety. CPA President Walter Bell highlights the ongoing Denver TCA (Terminal Control Area) rulemaking process, reporting that an FAA Ad Hoc Committee reviewed 22 public comments in November. Key points of discussion include whether Front Range Airport should retain its proposed TCA cutout and whether Aurora Airpark’s floor should be raised for safer operations. Additionally, the Air Force Academy is proposing a new MOA location southeast of Colorado Springs, with a public briefing scheduled for early December. The newsletter also celebrates a successful Wings Program held in Grand Junction in mid-November, featuring presentations on aircraft accident survival and risk assessment.
The issue welcomes five new members to CPA and includes a feature article by Frank Gallo offering a pilot’s perspective on Colorado airports, highlighting the unique characteristics and attractions described in the Bi-State/Bi-National Airports guide. The newsletter also provides updated radio frequencies for major metropolitan Denver airports and promotes an aviation supplies mail-order company.
Key Topics
- Denver TCA (Terminal Control Area) rulemaking and public comments
- Front Range Airport TCA cutout debate
- Aurora Airpark airspace ceiling considerations
- Air Force Academy MOA proposal near Colorado Springs
- Wings Program safety presentations on accident survival and risk assessment
- Colorado airport characteristics and amenities
- Radio frequencies for Denver metropolitan area airports
Events & Activities
- FAA TCA Ad Hoc Committee meeting, November 1992
- CPA Board meeting, Eagle County Airport, May 2, 1992
- Wings Program, Grand Junction, mid-November 1992
- Air Force Academy MOA briefing, early December 1992 (Colorado Springs area)
- Potential public meeting on Air Force Academy MOA proposal, mid-winter
Member News
- New President: Walter Bell of Denver, who flies a Cessna T210
- New Members: Frank Paruolo (Littleton), Dick Crouse (Pueblo), EAA Chapter 515 (Loveland), Deanna Strand (Grand Junction), Harry C. Young (Pagosa Springs)
- Program Recognition: Mick Wilson (FAA Accident Prevention Counselor) and Mike Baldwin (CPA Program Chairman) commended for Wings Program presentations
