The June 1985 issue of Flight Lines features a focus on safe flying practices in Colorado’s challenging mountain environment. President Vern Foster’s message emphasizes the critical importance of understanding density altitude, particularly during hot weather and high-elevation flying. The newsletter reports on organizational growth with the appointment of new Area Representatives across the state, bringing the total to 15 representatives working to improve CPA presence from the western slope to eastern Colorado. The issue also highlights a successful 3rd Annual Poker Fly-in event and provides information on regional airport developments and upcoming aviation activities.
Key Topics
- Density Altitude Safety: Guidelines for understanding how temperature and elevation affect aircraft performance, with practical rules of thumb for service ceiling calculations
- Area Representatives Program: Expansion of regional representation with new appointments across Colorado
- Regional Airport Updates: New and improved facilities at Kit Carson County, Brush, Westcliffe, and Monte Vista airports
- General Aviation Economic Benefits: Discussion of economic impact study showing aviation’s importance to Colorado’s economy
- Aerobatic Flying Incident: Account of a Cessna 182 that performed unintentional aerobatic maneuvers during landing approach
- Editorial Policies: Publication guidelines and article submission procedures for Flight Lines
Events & Activities
- 3rd Annual Poker Fly-in: Event held at Greeley with attendees including organized flying activities and trophy presentations
- Regional Safety Seminar: August 3-4 in Bend, Oregon, sponsored by Oregon State Aeronautics and FAA Northwest Mountain Region, featuring weather awareness, emergency preparedness, mountain flying, flight physiology, legal rights, collision avoidance, and preflight inspection contests
Member News
- Mike and Pam Guthrie of Littleton: Featured for their unusual 200 mph, 100 hp Cessna 235 aircraft; Mike is an active CPA participant photographed at the Poker Fly-in
- New Area Representatives Appointed: Cliff Clemens (Meadow Lake Airport area, Colorado Springs), Jim Wood (Manager of Char-Air Inc., Brush), and Pat Jones (Aviators Mart, Colorado Springs)
- 3rd Annual Poker Fly-in Organization: Hal Geyer recognized as organizer; John Warrender noted as a major contributor; Dennis Mewshaw family and other members participated
