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 experiencing conflicts with commercial operators near the Grand Canyon, Barbo explores the frequency congestion issue and enforcement policies with FCC officials. The newsletter also announces the appointment of Dennis Roberts as director of Colorado's new Division of Aviation and provides a comprehensive calendar of CPA events scheduled through December 1989.
Key Topics
- FCC regulations and enforcement policies for private aircraft air-to-air communications
- Frequency congestion on 122.75 MHz and proposed solutions
- Definition of violations vs. acceptable air-to-air chatter under Part 87, Title 47 CFR
- Appointment of Dennis Roberts as new State Division of Aviation director
- Roberts' aviation planning background and experience
Events & Activities
- July 15: 13th Annual Denver-to-Jackpot Air Classic, departing Front Range Airport via Rock Springs, WY to Jackpot, Nevada
- August 11-13: Wings Proficiency Program, Pueblo, CO (rescheduled from State Fair conflict)
- September 2-4: CPA Labor Day Fly-In, Southwest Colorado (Ouray via Montrose)
- September 15-17: Wings Proficiency Program, Pagosa Springs, CO
- September 23: Air Force Academy Tour
- October 7: CPA Aircraft Maintenance Seminar, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Beech Bonanza training)
- October 21: CPA Annual Meeting
- November 11: Tour of Air Traffic Facilities
- December 17: CPA Christmas Dinner, Clarion Southeast at Centennial Airport
Member News
- Steve Harless of Van Aire Residential Air Park featured in photo from 1988 Denver-Jackpot Air Classic at Rock Springs
- Dennis Roberts joins CPA as member; holds Commercial Instrument Pilot Certificate and memberships in AOPA and airport executive organizations
