The April 1995 issue of Flight Lines highlights CPA’s ongoing advocacy efforts and community engagement. Key focus areas include volunteer recruitment for the Centennial Airport Open House, clarification of the Greater Central Colorado Regional Airport project, and discussion of Denver’s new “B” airspace configuration. President Mike Baldwin reports on successful FAA seminars, the Fantasy of Flight youth program, and CPA’s testimony before the Senate Education Committee regarding vocational schools legislation. The newsletter also addresses pilot concerns about emergency preparedness in mountain flying and includes aviation advice from CFII Michelle Wing on emergency kits for mountain operations.
Key Topics
- Volunteer Recruitment: Call for volunteers to help with Centennial Airport Open House on May 13
- Mountain Plover Airport: Clarification that Greater Central Colorado Regional Airport is a real project, not a myth, awaiting environmental resolution
- Regional Commuter Service: Discussion of John Andrews’ efforts to provide commuter service at APA and BJC
- New “B” Airspace: Analysis of Denver’s revised airspace configuration and potential impacts on local pilots
- Vocational Schools Act (SB 1027): CPA testimony before Senate Education Committee supporting exemptions for flight instructors and small flight schools
- ATC Privatization: Opposition to proposed ATC Corporation due to potential user fees
- Emergency Preparedness: Advice on emergency kits for mountain flying operations
- State AWOS System: Proposed weather observation sites for mountain passes
Events & Activities
- St. Patrick’s Day Parade: March 11 in Denver – CPA banner displayed courtesy of KCNC TV Channel 4, with member Mike Silva piloting helicopter
- Centennial Airport Open House: May 13 – includes fly-in breakfast, volunteers needed for parking and guidance
- FAA/FSDO IA and Pilot Seminar: March event with hundreds of area pilots and mechanics attending
- Mountain Flying Ground School: Offered by CPA focusing on emergency procedures and mountain operations
Member News
- Marilyn Taylor and Jeff Graves: Recognized for outstanding work running the Fantasy of Flight youth education program
- CPA Booth Staffing: Thanks to Marilyn Taylor, Darlene Malmquist, and Walt and Terry Barbo for manning the CPA booth at FAA seminars
- Walt Barbo: Recognition as CPA Past President for producing the Aviation Events Calendar
