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Flight Lines — December/September 1989
December 1989 Flight Lines highlights the Colorado Pilots Association's achievements in safety promotion and pilot advocacy, while addressing critical challenges ahead. Vice President Mark Meyer's message emphasizes that…
Flight Lines — November/September 1989
November 1989 Flight Lines covers the Colorado Pilots Association's recent leadership transition and organizational direction. New officers were elected at the October 21 Annual Meeting: President Vanita Gallo, Vice Pres…
Flight Lines — October/September 1989
The October 1989 Colorado Pilots Association newsletter highlights aircraft maintenance concerns, particularly President Walt Barbo's experience with his T210's annual inspection and subsequent conversion to synthetic oi…
Flight Lines — September/September 1989
September 1989 Issue Summary: This issue of the Colorado Pilots Association Flight Lines covers regulatory concerns, airport management issues, and general aviation industry trends. President Walt Barbo addresses a signi…
Flight Lines — August/September 1989
Flight Lines, Vol. 6, No. 7 (August 1989), features President Walt Barbo's account of a Post Jackpot Air Tour to West Yellowstone, where he and Terry Barbo observed the significant forest fire damage from the previous ye…
Flight Lines — July/September 1989
Summary: The July 1989 Colorado Pilots Association Flight Lines newsletter features President Walt Barbo's discussion of FCC regulations governing private aircraft air-to-air communications on 122.75 MHz. After experienc…
Flight Lines — June/September 1989
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Vol. 6, No. 6 – June 1989
The June 1989 edition of Colorado Pilots Association Flight Lines highlights President Walt Barbo's mid-term self-evaluation and organizational restructuring efforts. Barbo reports on t…
Flight Lines — May/September 1989
Summary: The May 1989 Colorado Pilots Association newsletter focuses on the impact of Denver's new airport development on the Van Aire residential airpark community. President Walt Barbo details how the FAA's Environment…
Flight Lines — April/September 1989
Volume 6, Number 3 (April 1989) – This issue of the Colorado Pilots Association Flight Lines features President Walt Barbo's account of using general aviation to support Wyoming's "Road to Winning" anti-drug program. Bar…
Flight Lines — March/September 1989
March 1989 Flight Lines Summary: President Walt Barbo discusses the slight upturn in general aviation aircraft shipments in 1988 (1,100 units versus 1,085 in 1987), marking the first gain in nine years. However, new airc…
Flight Lines — February/September 1989
Flight Lines Vol. 6, No. 2 (February 1989) focuses on the impact of Colorado's new State Aeronautics Office established at the beginning of 1989. President Walt Barbo discusses the likely effects on the pilot community, …
Flight Lines — January/September 1989
January 1989 Flight Lines focuses on the Colorado Pilots Association's organizational structure and committee system. President Walt Barbo emphasizes that CPA's strength lies in its standing committees, which have been e…
Flight Lines — November/September 1988
Colorado Pilots Association Flight Lines from November 1988 (Vol. 5, No. 10) focuses on the transition of leadership under new President Walt Barbo and the organization's response to economic challenges facing general av…
Flight Lines — October/September 1988
Colorado Pilots Association Flight Lines - October 1988 issue covers critical upcoming aviation requirements and regulatory updates. The primary focus is on the transition to Mode S transponder equipment, which will be m…
Flight Lines — September/September 1988
September 1988 Flight Lines covers major FAA regulatory changes and member aviation experiences. President Don Welsh details new transponder and Mode C altitude reporting requirements effective at various dates between J…
Flight Lines — August/September 1988
The August 1988 Colorado Pilots Association Flight Lines addresses broader transportation issues affecting aviation while providing updates on local flying destinations. President Oon Welsh discusses the growing problem …
Flight Lines — July/September 1988
The July 1988 issue of Flight Lines focuses on opportunities for member involvement in the Colorado Pilots Association, particularly highlighting the need for a new Membership Chairman position. President Don Welsh empha…
Flight Lines — June/September 1988
Governor Roy Romer signed legislation on May 24 creating a State Aeronautics Division under the Department of Military Affairs. The June 1988 issue of Flight Lines features President Don Welsh's column encouraging CPA me…
Flight Lines — May/September 1988
May 1988 Flight Lines Summary: The May issue of the Colorado Pilots Association newsletter features President Don Welsh's reflection on attending the FAA's "Operation Raincheck" program at the Longmont Air Traffic Contro…
Flight Lines — April/September 1988
The April 1988 Colorado Pilots Association Flight Lines addresses regulatory compliance and freedom in aviation, with President Don Welsh cautioning pilots about the balance between safety requirements and over-regulatio…
Flight Lines — March/September 1988
The March 1988 issue of the Colorado Pilots Association's Flight Lines newsletter leads with President Don Welsh's defense of general aviation safety in response to negative media coverage. Welsh cites statistics showing…
Flight Lines — February/September 1988
Colorado Pilots Association Flight Lines, February 1988 focuses on two major aviation initiatives shaping Colorado's future. President Don Welsh emphasizes that aviation is gaining recognition as an economic growth drive…
Flight Lines — December/September 1987
December 1987 Flight Lines focuses on the Colorado Pilots Association's organizational structure and features an in-depth member story about seaplane operations. President Don Welsh uses a metaphor of a lost pilot to des…
Flight Lines — November/September 1987
November 1987 Flight Lines features Colorado Pilots Association leadership reflecting on aviation's evolution and the benefits of modern technology like ALOS and LLWAS weather systems. The newsletter covers the FAA Wings…
Flight Lines — October/September 1987
October 1987 Issue (Vol. 4, No. 9) - This issue of the Colorado Pilots Association newsletter focuses primarily on aviation insurance guidance from President Sonny Elgin. The president's message provides comprehensive in…
Flight Lines — September/September 1987
September 1987 Flight Lines focuses on stress management in aviation and coverage of the 1987 EAA Fly-In at Oshkosh. President Sonny Elgin's message emphasizes that everyday hassles and personal stress can be as dangerou…
Flight Lines — August/September 1987
August 1987 Issue Summary: This edition of Flight Lines focuses on safety awareness and commemorates the loss of valued CPA members. President Sonny Elgin's message emphasizes the dangers of gear-up landings, highlightin…
Flight Lines — July/September 1987
The July 1987 edition of Flight Lines features updates on Colorado aviation activities, new airport leadership, and upcoming regional events. Ray Grundy has been appointed as the new manager of Boulder Municipal Airport,…
Flight Lines — June/September 1987
Volume 4, Number 5 – June 1987 | This issue of Flight Lines focuses on the upcoming 11th Annual Denver-to-Jackpot Air Classic scheduled for July 11th, with President Sonny Elgin offering humorous "surefire tips" for winn…
Flight Lines — May/September 1987
Colorado Pilots Association Flight Lines – May 1987 (Vol. 4, No. 4) – This issue focuses on proper traffic pattern procedures and safety at Colorado airports, highlighted by President Sonny Elgin's message emphasizing th…
Flight Lines — April/September 1987
Colorado Pilots Association Flight Lines - April 1987 covers important aviation advocacy issues and operational safety concerns facing general aviation. President Sonny Elgin presents seven federal resolutions adopted by…
Flight Lines — March/September 1987
Volume 4, Number 2 – March 1987: This issue of Flight Lines features critical safety guidance from CPA President Sonny Elgin regarding Denver's Terminal Control Area (TCA), which has become increasingly dangerous followi…
Flight Lines — February/September 1987
The February 1987 Colorado Pilots Association newsletter focuses on organizational planning and safety initiatives for the year ahead. President Sonny Elgin reports that the CPA Board developed a comprehensive 1987 sched…
Flight Lines — December/September 1986
Colorado Pilots Association Flight Lines - December 1986 features President Sonny Elgin's message about the importance of delegating and accepting help within the organization, illustrated with a humorous allegory about …
Flight Lines — November/September 1986
Colorado Pilots Association's November 1986 "Flight Lines" reports on the successful CPA Convention held October 25, 1986, at the Heritage Inn in Denver. The event featured educational programs from industry leaders and …
Flight Lines — October/September 1986
October 1986 Flight Lines focuses on general aviation safety and resource utilization for single-pilot operations. President Vern Foster's message emphasizes that pilots must address three critical components of their ro…
Flight Lines — September/September 1986
This September 1986 issue of CPA Flight Lines features an urgent message from President Vern Foster on the critical topic of fuel management and the dangers of operating with inadequate fuel reserves. Through several rea…
Flight Lines — August/September 1986
The August/September 1986 issue of Colorado Pilots Association's Flight Lines highlights the organization's role as "The Voice of General Aviation in Colorado." President Vern Foster emphasizes that the CPA's strength co…
Flight Lines — June/July 1986
Flight Lines Vol. 3, No. 5 (June/July 1986) focuses on critical aviation safety issues and association activities. President Vern Foster's message addresses mid-air collision avoidance in the wake of the recent Grand Can…
Flight Lines — May/February 1986
May 1986 Flight Lines (Vol. 3, No. 4) focuses heavily on flight safety and training, with CPA President Vern Foster highlighting the FAA's "ON LANDINGS" three-part training presentation by accident prevention specialist …
Flight Lines — April/February 1986
April 1986 Flight Lines focuses on alternatives to airplane ownership, aviation fuel pricing disparities across Colorado, and a profile of Tri-County Airport. President Vern Foster addresses the significant variations in…
Flight Lines — March/February 1986
The March 1986 Colorado Pilots Association "Flight Lines" newsletter focuses on educational and flying safety programs scheduled for the year, with emphasis on the CPA Mountain Flying Course, FAA/CPA Wings program, and u…
Flight Lines — January/February 1986
The January/February 1986 issue of Colorado Pilots Association's Flight Lines newsletter highlights CPA's focus on flight training, safety, and aviation education throughout 1986. President Vern Foster emphasizes major i…
Flight Lines — December/April 1985
December 1985 Flight Lines covers the Colorado Pilots Association's Master Planning Council meeting and the finalized 1986 activities schedule. President Vern Foster reports that 14 members attended the November 16 plann…
Flight Lines — November/April 1985
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…
Flight Lines — October/April 1985
Colorado Pilots Association (CPA) Flight Lines – October 1985
The Colorado Pilots Association has experienced a highly active and productive year, with major advocacy efforts opposing the Stapleton landing fee for gener…
Flight Lines — September/April 1985
The September 1985 issue of Colorado Pilots Association's Flight Lines highlights the vital role of aviation in Colorado's economic development, particularly in southwest Colorado. President Vern Foster reports on a rece…
Flight Lines — August/April 1985
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August 1985 Flight Lines Summary: The August 1985 issue of the Colorado Pilots Association newsletter highlights the successful July 13 Denver-Jackpot Air Race, won by John Simmance in Class "A." President Vern F…
Flight Lines — July/April 1985
Volume 2, No. 6 (July 1985) - This issue of the Colorado Pilots Association's Flight Lines newsletter focuses on organizational matters, member activities, and aviation developments across Colorado. President Vern Foster…
Flight Lines — June/April 1985
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 al…
Flight Lines — March/April 1985
Summary: The March/April 1985 issue of Flight Lines highlights the Colorado Pilots Association's growing membership and increasing visibility in Colorado aviation. President Vern Foster reports successful recent meetings…
Flight Lines — February 1985
Colorado Pilots Association Flight Lines - February 1985 covers organizational expansion and community news. The CPA has expanded to include twelve area representatives throughout Colorado to better serve members outside…
Flight Lines — January 1985
Flight Lines, Volume 2, Number 1 (January 1985) covers the Colorado Pilots Association's plans for growth and expansion during 1985. The newsletter highlights the organization's adoption of new goals and objectives focus…
Flight Lines — December 1984
December 1984 Flight Lines highlights the Colorado Pilots Association's organizational revitalization efforts under newly elected leadership. President Vern Foster reports that the CPA is undergoing a "face-lift" with ne…
Flight Lines — November 1984
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…
Flight Lines — October 1984
The October 1984 issue of the Colorado Pilots Association newsletter highlights the opening of Burlington-Kit Carson County Airport and discusses ongoing efforts to accommodate ultralight operations at Colorado airports.…
Flight Lines — September 1984
The September 1984 issue of Flight Lines covers two major CPA fly-ins and upcoming events for Colorado aviators. The newsletter features detailed accounts of the Giant Sprinkler Fly-in to Wray, Colorado, where CPA member…
