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, including a 6-cent per gallon increase in av gas costs offset by elimination of aircraft ownership taxes and registration fees. The new office is expected to provide long-range aviation system planning, technical advisory services, safety roles, and economic development leadership, though limited revenue will constrain its operations and grant programs. A key issue will be selecting an appropriate airport location for the office headquarters.
The newsletter also covers Board of Directors activities, including reports on committee work, financial status, and governance matters. Board meetings have relocated from the FAA Flight Service Station at Centennial Airport to Radio Station KYGO's corporate offices in Denver. Several organizational matters are addressed, including clarification of the CPA's official publication status and concerns about representation on the new State Aeronautics Board.
Key Topics
- New State Aeronautics Office creation and impact on Colorado aviation
- Fuel tax increase (6 cents/gal av gas, 4 cents/gal jet fuel)
- Elimination of aircraft ownership taxes and registration fees
- Public accessible airports to receive 4 cents/gal reimbursement
- Future office location selection and potential services
- CPA Board meeting relocation and administrative matters
- United States Pilots Association (USPA) quarterly meeting report
- Centennial Airport noise abatement plan
- State Aeronautics Board appointee representation concerns
- Official publication clarification (CPA Flight Lines vs. Flying Review)
Events & Activities
- CPA Christmas Dinner - December 11, 1988 (Centennial Airport)
- USPA Quarterly Meeting - December 2-4, 1988 (Natchez, Mississippi)
- CPA Board Meetings - First Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. (relocated to KYGO Radio offices, 1095 South Monaco Parkway, Denver)
Member News
- Retired Air Force Colonel John Bennett recognized at CPA Christmas Dinner; presented on experiences as POW at Stalag III during WWII
- Board member Bruce Hulley reported on USPA quarterly meeting and shared aviation education trips to Russia (third trip in as many years)
- Wayne Phillips introduced as newest board member and Vice President/Manager of KYGO Radio
- Frank Gallo (Chairman, Legislative Affairs Committee) tasked with exploring State Aeronautics Board representation matters
