Colorado Pilots Association's December 1991 newsletter focuses on leadership transitions and advocacy efforts. New President Bill Standerfer emphasizes the importance of member involvement in Colorado's aviation future, particularly regarding the newly created Colorado Division of Aviation (CDOA). He calls on members to participate in strategic planning, attend Aeronautical Board meetings, and advocate for adequate state funding of aviation programs. The newsletter also announces administrative changes including a new post office box due to the 1993 opening of Denver International Airport and updates members on organizational restructuring.
The organization reports significant committee changes, with Robert Henley stepping down as Flight Safety Committee chair after successfully developing the Mountain Flying Program into a nationally recognized initiative. Vern Foster assumes interim leadership of this committee, which has expanded its reach beyond Colorado with scheduled presentations in Iowa, Minnesota, and other locations. The board continues its monthly meetings at Denver Jet Center on Centennial Airport under the new officer slate for fiscal year 1992.
Key Topics
- Advocacy for Colorado Division of Aviation funding and strategic planning
- Mountain Flying Program expansion and national recognition
- Board of Directors restructuring and committee leadership changes
- Administrative updates: new Post Office Box and zip code
- Membership renewal information and Flying Review magazine subscription options
- Marketing program expansion including aeronautical charts and merchandise
Events & Activities
- July 4 Poker Fly-In at Weld County Airport
- Mountain Flying Program presentations scheduled in Greenfield, Iowa (April 4), Davenport, Iowa (April 5), Minneapolis, Minnesota (May 2), and St. Paul, Minnesota (May 3)
- Aviation symposium presentation in Minneapolis (April 23)
- Summer mountain flying course planned for Denver area
- Monthly Aeronautical Board meetings (contact Dennis Roberts at 303-397-3039 for schedule)
Member News
- Don and Renee Welsh of Aurora recognized as owners of a distinctive Cessna Skylane based at Front Range Airport
- Robert Henley departing as Flight Safety Committee chairman after enhancing the Mountain Flying Program to national recognition
- Vern Foster assuming interim leadership of Flight Safety Committee
- Don Vander Ploeg serving as Treasurer; attended United States Pilots Association quarterly meeting in Pensacola, Florida
