Flight Lines Volume 10, No. 6 (July 1993) covers several topics of interest to Colorado Pilots Association members. President Walter Bell discusses ongoing construction and improvements at Jefferson County Airport, including ramp repaving and new hangar construction, while praising the airport authority’s communication efforts with tenants. The newsletter highlights an upcoming fly-in to Ruidoso and Carlsbad, New Mexico (August 14-16), organized by CPA Fly-in Events Chairman Cliff Malmquist. Additionally, Bell addresses concerns about Lloyds of London’s withdrawal from aviation insurance reinsurance and warns members about potentially stricter insurance renewal requirements, recommending they allow extra time for policy shopping.
The President’s Message also covers important advocacy work, noting that the FAA is taking seriously CPA concerns about the Academy MOA (Military Operating Area) and will hold a public meeting on August 5, 1993 in Colorado Springs to gather input on the proposed MOA. Board of Directors meeting highlights detail upcoming training and events, including the Mountain Flying Ground School and reports on several fly-in activities.
Key Topics
- Jefferson County Airport ramp repaving project and new hangar construction
- FAA/Academy MOA concerns and public input opportunity
- Aviation insurance market changes and Lloyds of London’s withdrawal
- Stricter insurance renewal requirements from some carriers
- Mountain Flying Ground School and EAA Convention presentation
- Colorado Air Safety Foundation management changes
Events & Activities
- Poker Fly-In – July 4, 1993
- Colorado to Jackpot Classic – July 17-18, 1993
- Fly-In to Ruidoso and Carlsbad, New Mexico – August 14-16, 1993
- Optional Carlsbad Caverns tour – Monday, August 16, 1993
- Mountain Flying Ground School – June 25, 1993 at Clarion Hotel at Centennial Airport
- FAA Academy MOA Public Meeting – August 5, 1993 at 7:00 p.m., Radison Hotel, 1645 N. Newport Road, Colorado Springs
- EAA Convention abbreviated ground school presentation – August 3 at 1:00 p.m. in Tent 8 (Oshkosh)
Member News
- Bob Sumner (Aurora) – Featured member with his Smith Miniplane N16C; moving to Florida for a year but renewed CPA membership to stay current on Colorado aviation
- Dean Olson – Recognized for service to Jefferson County Airport; Chairman of Airport Advisory Board and member of Industrial Park Airport Board
- Michael Baldwin – Appointed as representative of Colorado Air Safety Foundation to CPA Board
- Multiple new members and renewals listed including members from Aurora, Denver, Greeley, Boulder, and other Colorado communities
