Volume 17, No. 3 – April 2000
The April 2000 issue of Flight Lines highlights CPA’s successful defense of Boulder Airport (1V5) against a proposal to convert it to affordable housing. President Will Barclay describes how early detection and rapid community mobilization—bringing together over 100 airport supporters from both aviation and non-aviation backgrounds—convinced the city council to reject the threat. The newsletter emphasizes key lessons for other airport communities, including cultivating support outside the aviation community and being prepared to act decisively when threats emerge.
The issue also focuses on public relations efforts to promote general aviation education in Colorado. CPA is recruiting volunteer pilots to provide introductory flights for teachers and high school students through the Fantasy of Flight Foundation program, highlighting the need to build public awareness and support for general aviation. Additionally, a Father’s Day pancake breakfast and airplane wash is planned to bring the community together while promoting CPA membership.
Key Topics
- Boulder Airport (1V5) closure threat and successful community defense
- Lessons learned in airport advocacy and threat response
- Fantasy of Flight Foundation educational flight programs
- CPA public relations and membership growth initiatives
- General aviation education for teachers and students
- WWI aircraft restoration and aviation history
Events & Activities
- June 26-30: Elementary & Middle School Teacher Workshop with introductory flights on June 29 at Front Range Airport (FTG)
- June 18: Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast and Airplane Wash (7am-11am)
- August 5: WWI Aviation History Summer Fly-in at Platte Valley Airport (call 303-536-0380)
- August 19: Colorado Aviation Career Education (CACE) program with introductory flights for high school students at FTG
Member News
- Andy Parks: Featured for his first flight in a WWI vintage SE-5 aircraft at Aurora Airpark in January 2000; operates five WWI replicas at Platte Valley Airport with his father
- Mark Vehlewald: CPA member and airplane detailing expert from Colorado Springs offering cosmetic maintenance tips at Father’s Day event
- Sarah Barclay: Business Aircraft Sales, event coordinator for Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast and Plane Wash
- Pat Spears: Longmont representative and Spears Aviation co-owner, event coordinator for Father’s Day celebration
