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 the expansion of standing committees from six to ten, aimed at increasing member involvement in CPA policy and direction. While acknowledging progress in communication through the newsletter and the new Telephone Hotline (266-6266), he expresses concern that most committees lack sufficient membership and infrastructure beyond their chairpersons, calling for greater leadership and publicity regarding committee roles and activities.
Key organizational updates include board approval of committee contact information (to be published on the inside back cover), sponsorship of the 17th Annual New Mexico Pilots Bash, and positive feedback from the April 29 fly-in to Liberal, Kansas, which attracted 26 participants in 8 aircraft. The newsletter emphasizes expanded communication as a major organizational gain, with ongoing efforts to publicize aviation activities and events to members and the broader aviation community.
Key Topics
- CPA organizational restructuring and committee expansion from six to ten standing committees
- Member involvement and leadership development initiatives
- Communication improvements through newsletters, mailings, and new Telephone Hotline
- Board of Directors meeting updates and action items
- Congressional responses to "Buffer" TCA proposal
- FAA icing placard proposal opposition
- Upcoming fly-in and proficiency programs across Colorado
Events & Activities
- June 9-11: Fourth Annual Journal Flying Clinic at Aero Services, Denver-Centennial Airport (Contact: Vert Foster, 751-9421)
- July 1: CPA Poker Fly-In (Contact: Bill Totten, 364-5238)
- July 15: 13th Annual CPA Denver-to-Jackpot Air Classic departing Front Range Airport to Cactus Pete's Casino in Jackpot, Nevada (Contact: Sonny Elgin, 361-9365 or Bruce Hulley, 344-2843)
- August 19: Flight Proficiency Contest and Progressive Dinner, Front Range Airport (Contact: Jon Gallo, 363-0894)
- August 11-13: Wings Proficiency Program, Pueblo, CO (Contact: Vert Foster, 751-9421 or Bruce Hulley, 344-2843)
- September 2-4: CPA Labor Day Fly-In to Southwest Colorado via Ouray and Montrose (Contact: Dave Burke, 989-1014)
- September 15-17: Wings Proficiency Program, Pagosa Springs, CO (Contact: Vert Foster, 751-9421 or Bruce Hulley, 344-2843)
- September 23: Air Force Aggressor Tour (Details to be announced)
- October 7: CPA Aircraft Maintenance Seminar, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Front Range Airport (Contact: Tim Daly, 337-6984)
- October 21: CPA Annual Meeting (Contact: Tim Daly, 337-6984)
- November 11: Tour of Air Traffic Facilities (Contact: Tim Daly, 337-6984)
- December 9: CPA Christmas Dinner
- April 29 (Completed): Liberal Air Museum Fly-In, Liberal, Kansas – 26 participants in 8 aircraft attended despite challenging weather conditions
Member News
- CPA Member Woody Hillyard of Arvada experienced an unplanned
