The September 1995 issue of Flight Lines features President Mike Baldwin’s message covering several aviation policy developments, including FAA reform legislation, tax deductions for charitable flights, and his personal account of a memorable fishing trip to Canada. The newsletter also highlights the Freedom Flight America event, a significant warbird formation flight commemorating the 50th anniversary of the end of WWII, which included participation from several CPA members. Additionally, Michelle Wing’s Aviation Advice column provides practical guidance on optimizing cross-country flight planning.
Key Topics
- Jabberwok Airport proposal near Fairplay and county funding decisions
- FAA reform legislation and support for the Lightfoot Bill over ATC privatization
- FAA policy change supporting charitable flight deductions
- U.S. and Canadian customs procedures for general aviation flights
- CPA airspace initiatives and communication improvements near Colorado Springs
- Potential airline service at Boulder’s BJC airport
- Cross-country flight optimization techniques and altitude selection strategies
Events & Activities
- Johnson Field Air Rodeo – June 11, Walsenburg (Bev and Walt Giffin participated)
- Freedom Flight America – August 8 departure, multi-state warbird formation flight commemorating WWII 50th anniversary, covering California, Arizona, Texas, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Ohio, and New Jersey with finale at Statue of Liberty
- Formation flying events in Olathe KS, Mexico MO, and Aurora IL
Member News
- Bev and Walt Giffin of Pueblo West featured with their homebuilt Thorp T-18 aircraft at Johnson Field
- Wally Gray participated in Freedom Flight America in Stearman 5YP
- Dick Jones flew in formation of 15 T-6 aircraft for entire Freedom Flight journey
- Gary Erwin served as co-pilot with Tim Liewer from Nebraska on formation flight
- Walt Bell, CPA Director and Airspace Chair, met with FAA representatives regarding DIA airspace and BJC airport developments
