CPA Flight Lines, September 1993 focuses on the Colorado Pilots Association's advocacy efforts and summer activities. President Walter Bell highlights the CPA's continued presence at EAA Oshkosh, where Bill Standerfer taught the Mountain Flying Seminar to a near-capacity crowd for the second consecutive year. The newsletter details a successful summer fly-in to Ruidoso, New Mexico on August 14th, coordinated by Cliff Malmquist, which drew 14 members and featured excellent dining at the Inn of the Mountain Gods. The President's Message also addresses critical issues facing general aviation in Colorado, including the FAA's decision not to fund a control tower at Front Range Airport despite $35 million in federal investment, and ongoing discussions about MOA (Military Operating Area) proposals affecting Colorado's airspace.
A significant portion of the newsletter reports on a lunch meeting between CPA Board members and Fred Isaac with AOPA's Regional Representative Bill Hamilton. This meeting provided an opportunity to discuss pressing aviation issues and advocate for general aviation needs at the federal level. The Board of Directors meeting highlights from August 9th reveal committee progress on various initiatives, including plans to help rewrite FAA mountain flying guidance and exploration of potential legislation regarding aircraft landing on Colorado waterways. The newsletter also features information about an upcoming Wings Seminar at Sterling and announces plans for an all-day Annual Meeting in November at the Clarion Hotel.
Key Topics
- Mountain Flying Seminar presentation at EAA Oshkosh
- Front Range Airport tower funding decision and its implications
- MOA (Military Operating Area) proposals and CPA policy development
- FAA brochure revision on mountain flying tips
- Colorado state law prohibition on aircraft landing on water bodies
- Jackpot Classic event and committee improvements
- AFSS telephone briefing system (TIBS) access information
Events & Activities
- Summer Fly-in to Ruidoso, New Mexico - August 14th (14 attendees)
- Colorado Air Festival at Greeley - July 24th (CPA booth presence)
- Wings Seminar at Sterling - Over 40 attendees
- Board of Directors Meetings - First Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m., JetCenter at Centennial Airport (members welcome)
- Annual Meeting - November 13th (all-day event at Clarion Hotel, Centennial Airport)
- Christmas Dinner - Date not specified in available text
Member News
- Member Spotlight: John Miller of Aurora featured with his Ryan VT-22 aircraft, frequently attending local fly-ins with wife Than-Than, based at Front Range Airport
- Special Recognition: Steve Harless thanked for chairing the Jackpot Committee as first-time chairman, expressed willingness to continue despite weather challenges
- Special Recognition: Bill Standerfer praised for presenting the Mountain Flying Course seminar at Oshkosh (approximately 150 attendees)
- Upcoming Program: CPAer John Schoonhoven of Evergreen to speak about Stearman flying experiences at Annual Meeting
- Multiple New Members Listed including Bottom, Christensen, Gaines, Hellman, Huff, and Malachowski with Colorado addresses
- Renewals Noted: 24 member renewals listed from various Colorado locations
