The December 1994 issue of Flight Lines highlights a robust year for the Colorado Pilots Association, with membership growing 25% from 433 to a record 542 members. The newsletter covers CPA's annual meeting held in November, where new officers were installed and notable aviation figures like Emily Howell Warner (the first female pilot hired by a scheduled airline) spoke to attendees. Key organizational achievements include increased advocacy for general aviation, successful airspace negotiations for Van Aire Community, and active participation in state aviation grant programs.
President Mike Baldwin emphasizes CPA's expanding influence in representing Colorado general aviation pilots across multiple fronts, from airspace management to airport improvements. The organization's board retreat in early December focused on planning initiatives for the coming year, including safety promotion through training and various flying events. The newsletter also covers developments affecting pilots statewide, including the proposed Central Colorado Regional Airport project and Colorado's aircraft rescue and fire-fighting training program recognition.
Key Topics
- CPA membership growth of 25% (433 to 542 members)
- New CPA officers installed for FY95
- Van Aire Community airspace negotiations and "David and Goliath" success story
- Central Colorado Regional Airport (CCRA) planned development at 9,600' MSL
- Colorado Discretionary Aviation Grants program ($1,238,489 appropriated to 33 projects)
- AOPA advocacy positions on medical certificate requirements
- DIA opening implications for airspace management
Events & Activities
- November 5, 1994 - CPA Annual Meeting at Holiday Inn, Denver International Airport (54 members attended)
- December 1994 - CPA Board Retreat (all-day planning session)
- February 21, 1995 - Legislative Coffee (Contact: Marilyn Taylor, 303-321-3500)
- May 6, 1995 - Mountain Flying Ground Course by Colorado Pilots Association
- June 24-25, 1995 - 17th Annual EAA Rocky Mountain Fly-In, Greeley, CO
- July 27 - August 2, 1995 - EAA Annual Fly-In Convention, Oshkosh, WI
Member News
- Emily Howell Warner (CPA Member #1) - Guest speaker at annual meeting; first female pilot hired by a scheduled airline with 7,000 flight hours
- New Officers for FY95: Michael Baldwin (President), Bill Hamilton (Vice President), Darlene Malmquist (Secretary), Robert and Ann Henley (Co-Treasurers)
- Dr. Dean Hall - Named new director; appointed as EAA Liaison; National EAA director from Fort Collins; pilot for 43 years; built RV-4 and Steen Skybolt; aerobatics enthusiast
- Mick and Loretta Wilson - Honored by CPA and the 99's for service to aviation in Colorado
- Dennis Roberts - Reported on three Colorado airports (Denver, Colorado Springs, Centennial) qualifying for National Transportation System designation
- Steve Harless - CPA Director; Van Aire Community resident and key player in airspace negotiations
- Bill Hamilton - CPA Vice President and AOPA Liaison; credited as key player in Van Aire airspace "turn-around"
