The November 1997 issue of Flight Lines features CPA President Bart Jones’s account of testifying before the Greenwood Village City Council regarding a proposed 500-unit residential development one mile off Centennial Airport’s north runway. Jones details the public hearing process and highlights how the developer’s presentation downplayed aircraft noise impacts and airport proximity, emphasizing the need for pilots to actively participate in local land use discussions. The newsletter also covers airport development initiatives, staff transitions in state aeronautics leadership, and recognition of member accomplishments.
Key Topics
- Airport Land Use Issues: Development pressures near Centennial Airport and the importance of pilot advocacy in zoning hearings
- Noise Mitigation: Developer’s disputed aircraft noise measurements and FAA noise contour standards
- Colorado Division of Aeronautics Leadership: Announcement for Director position following Dennis Roberts’ departure to AOPA
- Airport Improvement Projects: Federal funding appropriations for Airport Improvement Program (AIP)
- Aviation Training: CPA members’ instructional video series through Sporty’s Pilot Shop
Events & Activities
- Greenwood Village City Council Public Hearing – October 20, 1997 – regarding Cherry Creek Vista Filing No. 17 annexation and residential development proposal
- Silver West Airport Open House and Fly-In – scheduled for summer (date to be announced)
Member News
- Larry and Ginnie Bartlett: Featured as producers of Aviation Training Videos distributed through Sporty’s Pilot Shop; Larry has 50 years of flight instruction experience and serves as Pagosa Springs Area Representative. They own a Cessna 195 for 34 years. New series “Hangar Talk With An Old Pro” Volume One focuses on “Hand Propping Light Aircraft.”
- Roger MacDonald: Profiled for his leadership in improving Silver West Airport in Westcliffe, Colorado (elevation 8,820 ft). Successfully facilitated funding from Colorado Aeronautical Division ($175,000) combined with private donation ($250,000) to construct a paved 9,000 ft runway, upgrading from previous 5,600 ft gravel runway. 1992 Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame inductee; bases his 1956 Cessna 172 at Silver West.
- Carl Mason: CPA member who presented video evidence of aircraft approaching Centennial Airport during public hearing on development proposal
- Dennis Roberts: Departed Colorado Division of Aeronautics position (effective October 1, 1997) to accept position with AOPA
- Will & Sarah Barclay: Business Aircraft Sales Corp. – welcomes pilot visitors to their facility at Boulder Airport
