The May 1991 issue of the Colorado Pilots Association's Flight Lines newsletter highlights the strong commitment of Colorado pilots to general aviation and safety. President Bill Marshall commends the volunteer efforts of CPA members, particularly those who traveled significant distances—some driving 7-8 hours over hazardous, snow-covered roads—to support the High Country 99's FAA Wings Program in Grand Junction. The program featured presentations on critical safety topics, including Mick Wilson's groundbreaking lecture on surviving off-airport landings and Vern Foster's discussion of stabilized approaches, demonstrating the organization's dedication to flight safety and education.
The April Board meeting report details several significant organizational updates and initiatives. New Vice President Bill Standerfer was introduced following the leadership transition, and the board discussed expanding safety efforts, including a presentation by Admiral Donald Engen of the AOPA Air Safety Foundation regarding Colorado's above-average general aviation accident rate. The organization is launching multiple new programs, including the first out-of-state presentation of the CPA Mountain Flying Ground School and a new CPA Student Airlift initiative.
Key Topics
- Volunteer efforts and pilot commitment to general aviation
- General aviation safety initiatives and accident rate concerns in Colorado
- CPA Mountain Flying Ground School expansion
- Aviation education and student recruitment programs
- Newsletter redesign and modernization efforts
- Membership outreach and recruitment activities
- Leadership transitions within CPA
Events & Activities
- High Country 99's FAA Wings Program - Grand Junction, April 1991 (sponsored with Kempton FBO)
- CPA Mountain Flying Ground School presentation - Greenfield, Iowa, April 6, 1991
- Admiral Donald Engen safety presentation - Denver, April 25, 1991
- CPA Student Airlift - Centennial Airport (Aero Services), May 11, 1991
- Easter Food Lift - Front Range distribution with Alpha Eta Rho fraternity participation
Member News
- Lucile Bledsoe (Wray) and Al Lopez (Englewood) - Reappointed to the State Aeronautics Board on March 18
- Michael Baldwin - Pilot representative with AOPA Air Safety Foundation
- Marshall Burr - Featured for aerobatics practice in Pitts Special at Aurora Airpark
- Bill Rourke (Evergreen) - Appointed CPA representative to the United States Pilots Association
