Volume 2, Number 10 (November 1985) — This issue of Colorado Pilots Association’s Flight Lines highlights the success and growth of the organization’s publishing efforts and celebrates its inaugural state-wide convention held October 18-19 in Denver. President Vern Foster’s message acknowledges the dedicated team behind the newsletter’s creation and publication, crediting Ken Monahan’s vision, Wayne and Lisa Thetford’s production support, and editor Terry Barbo’s recent takeover of editing duties. The newsletter also thanks members who responded to membership critique surveys and acknowledges sponsors who donated prizes for the first annual CPA Convention, including Peoples Bank and Trust, The Aviator’s Mart, SKY-WAY Publications, and Front Range Airport.
The issue features detailed coverage of activities at Meadow Lake Airport, including new FBO operations and aircraft services, as well as profiles of notable aviation personalities in the Colorado Springs area. A significant portion is dedicated to impressions from the inaugural state-wide convention weekend, capturing the social and competitive activities that made it a successful addition to the CPA calendar.
Key Topics
- CPA Flight Lines publication success and volunteer team contributions
- Member survey results and feedback for 1986 planning
- Meadow Lake Airport facilities and FBO services
- Mountain Aviation operations and services
- Space Center Aviation aircraft sales and pilot services
- Militair, Inc. maintenance and salvage operations
- Dick Rowley’s ultralight records and aviation expertise
- Squadron Aviation World War I scale ultralights
- Ultralight innovations and certifications
Events & Activities
- First Annual CPA State-Wide Convention — October 18-19, Heritage Hotel, south Denver; included Friday night dinner at Trail Dust restaurant, Saturday business meeting, coffee and doughnuts, “Airport Trivial Pursuit” contest, general membership meeting, and elegant lunch with chicken crepes
- Rocky Mountain Regional Fly-In — September 7-8, Greeley; Dee Jolly’s Fokker won Most Innovative Ultralight award
- Pagosa Springs Fly-In — Recent activity piloted by President Vern Foster in Maule aircraft
- December Copy Deadline — November 20
Member News
- Dick Rowley (Meadow Lake) — Retired Air Force Sergeant and former Meadow Lake Glider Club president; holds two World records and three United States records for altitude and distance in ultralights; logged approximately 1,000 hours since learning to fly in 1980; owner/manager of Mitchell Wings of Colorado; licensed sailplane and airplane pilot
- Dee Jolly — Vice President of American Aviation; won Most Innovative Ultralight award at Rocky Mountain Regional Fly-In (September 7-8, Greeley) with red and white Fokker; certified ultralight instructor
- Rudy Welch — President of American Aviation; certified ultralight instructor
- Walt Barbo — Mentioned for tie-cutting ceremony at convention dinner
- Ralph and Jeanne Bacheldor — Convention attendees
- John and Fifi Shaw — CPA stalwarts and convention attendees
- Various Area Representatives — Identified at convention: Glenn Channell (Loveland), Merle Entz (Salida), Jim Hogan (Canon City), Lee Porter (Pueblo)
