Flight Lines, the newsletter of the Colorado Pilots Association, covers the organization’s November 1994 activities and updates. President Mike Baldwin reports on a new slate of officers and directors, with Baldwin continuing as president for a second term. The CPA achieved significant membership growth during the year, increasing from 433 to 531 members—a 20% increase—demonstrating the organization’s success as an advocacy group for general aviation. The organization is strengthening its role by seeking representation from all major general aviation organizations on its Board of Directors to present a united front in advocacy efforts.
Key organizational activities include continued focus on membership growth through advocacy, operation of the Mountain Flying Course, publication of Flight Lines, the Student Airlift program, and networking with other aviation groups. The newsletter highlights the successful DIA Fly-In in September, which drew 1,100 general aviation aircraft with no incidents, as well as a well-executed fly-in trip to Branson, Missouri in October. The issue also addresses ongoing issues such as pilot-controlled lighting at Gunnison County Airport and weather programming on KRMA-TV’s A.M. Weather segment.
Key Topics
- CPA leadership transition with new officers and directors
- Membership growth achievement and targets for 1995
- CPA’s evolution as an advocacy organization for general aviation
- Representation from major general aviation organizations on the Board
- Area Representative Program expansion with 26 representatives statewide
- Pilot-controlled lighting issues at Gunnison County Airport
- Public aviation myths discussion
- Aspen Airport curfew concerns
Events & Activities
- DIA Fly-In: September 25, 1994 — 1,100 general aviation aircraft participated with no incidents
- Branson, Missouri Fly-In: October 14-16, 1994 — 48 pilots in 18 aircraft enjoyed a coordinated tour including three shows in the Country-Western music center area
- Colorado Springs General Aviation Fly-in and Open House: October 15, 1994 — Despite poor weather conditions
- CPA 1994 Annual Meeting: Held prior to November publication date for officer elections and awards
Member News
- Bill Totless of Aurora: Featured with aircraft photo taken at Rock Springs, Wyoming during the Colorado to Jackpot Air Classic
- Mick and Loretta Wilson: Honored with a plaque for their many years of service in the Accident Prevention Program; Mick retiring from the FAA
- New Officers and Directors: Bill Hamilton replacing Phyllis Kramer as Vice President; Darlene Malmquist replacing Gretchen Jahn as Secretary; Robert and Ann Henley assuming Treasurer duties; Marilyn Taylor serving as Membership Chair; Mike Silva joining as Colorado Aeronautics Board Liaison (Channel 4 helicopter pilot)
