August 1994 Flight Lines focuses on the Colorado Pilots Association’s growing membership reaching approximately 500 members, with geographical representation expanding across the entire state. President Mike Baldwin highlights successful advocacy efforts including work on seaplane landing regulations, congressional matters affecting general aviation, and the successful 18th Annual Colorado-to-Jackpot Air Classic. The newsletter celebrates member activities and community engagement while documenting changes to the CPA Board of Directors.
Key Topics
- CPA membership increase to 500+ members with geographic diversity across Colorado
- Seaplane landing restrictions on Colorado lakes and efforts to open certain lakes (Jackson, Bonney, John Martin)
- Congressional advocacy on ATC reform and National Parks overflight restrictions
- CPA Board changes: Alice Borodkin resignation as Membership Chair; Dick Jones appointed as Air Power West Representative
- Vance Brand Airport Master Plan approval and 50th Anniversary celebration at Longmont
- USPA annual meeting representation and continued $1 annual dues
- Area Representative program expansion and regional airport updates
Events & Activities
- 18th Annual Colorado-to-Jackpot Air Classic (July 16, 1994 departure from Grand Junction)
- EAA Young Eagles Day at Fort Collins-Loveland Airport with 500+ attendees and 175 youth flights
- Mile High Air Derby sponsored by Colorado Chapter 99’s (September 9-10, 1994)
- Vance Brand Airport 50th Anniversary Fly-In
- USPA Annual Meeting (August 25-28, Omaha)
Member News
- Dick Jones appointed to CPA Board as Air Power West Representative; pilot of North America T-6 “Spanish Lady” airshow aircraft
- David Williams (Seaplane Pilots Association) conducting seaplane landing advocacy; successfully landed C206 Amphibian on private lake north of Fort Collins
- Catherine Wissner recognized as Vance Brand Airport Manager for coordinating 50th Anniversary Fly-In and Master Plan approval
- Air Classic Winners: John Bohling of Texas (1st place, Class C Turbo), Dave Burke of Lakewood (2nd place), Walter Bell of Denver (3rd place)
- Colorado-to-Jackpot Classic Winners (Grand Junction departure): Paul Nunn (1st), Ron Lewark (2nd), Bob Liddle (3rd)
- Member completing yellow Skyote biplane (small-scale Tiger Moth replica) with maiden flight upcoming at Centennial Airport
