Summary: The April 1994 issue of Flight Lines covers CPA President Mike Baldwin's perspective on Denver International Airport's impressive Jeppesen Terminal, ongoing discussions about FAA air traffic control privatization and its potential costs to general aviation, and plans for the 2nd Annual Rocky Mountain Air Fair in October. The newsletter addresses product liability issues affecting aircraft manufacturers, environmental concerns about national park overflights, and recent FAA jurisdiction victories protecting aviation activities. Several organizational updates highlight new CPA decals, Colorado Flight Safety Foundation courses, and increased traffic at Front Range airports.
Key Topics
- Denver International Airport (DIA) and Jeppesen Terminal facility
- FAA proposal for Air Traffic Control privatization and user fees for general aviation
- Product liability reform and its impact on aircraft manufacturing
- Environmental opposition to national park and monument overflights
- FAA jurisdiction established over local aviation restrictions
- Seaplane operations on Colorado lakes
- New CPA decals and organization initiatives
- Summer flying safety and aircraft inspection recommendations
- Aircraft costs and market conditions
Events & Activities
- 2nd Annual Rocky Mountain Air Fair – October 1-2, 1994 at Currigan Hall, featuring speakers Gordon Baxter, Kas Thomas, and Papa Bear Whitmore
- St. Patrick's Day Parade – March 12, Denver, with CPA member Mike Silva flying Channel 4 helicopter with CPA banner
- Colorado Flight Safety Foundation Courses – Four courses available: Aeromedical Factors, Airspace Reclassification, Takeoffs and Landings Made Safe and Easy, and Identifying Risk Factors
Member News
- Mike Silva – Participated in St. Patrick's Day Parade in Denver flying Channel 4 helicopter with CPA banner
- Don Van der Ploeg and David Williams – Attended fundraiser dinner at DIA's Jeppesen Terminal
- Captain E.W. Jeppesen – Featured at ceremony; received Eagle Rock donation from Cad Williams for Jeppesen Terminal display
- Papa Bear Whitmore – Featured speaker for Rocky Mountain Air Fair with grant sponsorship from CFSF
- Larry Soles – Operates Decals, Inc., producer of new CPA decals
