November 1984 Summary: The Colorado Pilots Association’s Flight Lines newsletter features updates on CPA leadership, upcoming meetings, member achievements, and aviation infrastructure developments in Colorado. President Vern Foster outlines an ambitious 12-month operating plan focused on membership growth, statewide expansion, and member engagement. The newsletter highlights local aviation developments including airport improvements and includes articles on funding mechanisms for a proposed state Office of Aviation, as well as coverage of the Burlington-Kit Carson Airport dedication which drew over 5,000 visitors and demonstrated the economic impact of quality airport facilities in rural Colorado communities.
Key Topics
- CPA leadership and organizational structure under President Vern Foster
- Membership drive and expansion to statewide operations
- Proposed Colorado Office of Aviation and user-funded model
- Local airport improvements and conditions (Aurora, Tri-County, Burlington)
- Flight safety programs and clinics
- Aircraft tie-down kits for sale
Events & Activities
- November 15, 1984, 7:30 PM: CPA Monthly Meeting featuring NTSB presenter Dick Baker at Stapleton Roadway Inn in Denver
- December 1984: CPA Dinner Meeting with Dan Todd (Frontier Airlines President) speaking on “Air Transportation Equation in Denver”
- October 13, 1984: Burlington-Kit Carson Airport Dedication featuring 50+ aircraft fly-in, barbecue for 5,000+ attendees, and air show
- Ninth annual Denver to Jackpot Air Race (planned)
- CPA/FAA Wings Clinics (planned)
- Safety Seminar (planned)
- CPA Poker Fly-In (planned)
- Regular monthly meetings third Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM
Member News
- Kathy Friedman soloed on October 25, 1984 at Aurora Airport in a Cessna 152 with instructor Vern Foster. Kathy’s husband Marshall has been a CPA member since 1979.
- Don Vander Ploeg featured with photo at Baca Grande with his Cessna 206
- Greg Isbill (CPA member) served as designer and engineer for the Burlington-Kit Carson Airport
