The December 1993 issue of Flight Lines covers CPA’s activities following AOPA EXPO ’93 in Orlando, where President Mike Baldwin met with FAA Administrator David Hinson and AOPA officials to discuss membership expansion and organizational visibility. The newsletter highlights CPA’s support for the FAA’s four-year medical and two-year annual initiatives, reports on the CPA Board Retreat focused on expanding fly-in schedules and pilot advocacy, and features updates on Area Representatives serving various Colorado regions. Additionally, the issue includes an article on practical applications of GPS technology in aviation and bush flying operations.
Key Topics
- AOPA EXPO ’93 – President’s trip to Orlando and meetings with FAA and AOPA leadership
- FAA Administrator David Hinson – Positive outlook on General Aviation support and medical/annual certificate changes
- CPA Membership Expansion – Strategies discussed with AOPA VP Bill Dunn
- State Aviation Trust Fund – CPA vigilance regarding potential diversion of funds to DIA hotel development
- GPS Technology – Real-world applications in bush flying and walrus hunting operations
- Area Representatives Program – Updates on regional representatives and their roles
- CPA Board Retreat – Strategic planning for 1994 initiatives
Events & Activities
- AOPA EXPO ’93 – Orlando, Florida, early November 1993
- CPA Board Retreat – November 20, 1993
- Expanded fly-in schedule announced for 1994
Member News
- Beverly Cameron – Area Representative for Tri-County (Erie AirPark); CFII, FAA Designee, tail-wheel endorsement instructor; flies C-140 with spouse John
- Walter Bell – New Area Representative for BJC (Broomfield/Jeffco); Immediate Past CPA President; chairs Airspace Committee; contributed to DIA Class B Airspace design
- Bill Hamilton – CPA Board member serving as AOPA and CAOA Liaison; attended AOPA EXPO ’93
- Bobette Andre – CPA member attendee at AOPA EXPO ’93
