Flight Lines November 1996 covers key developments in Colorado aviation including airport expansions, clarifications on landing fees, and CPA leadership updates. The newsletter emphasizes growing air carrier service to mountain airports like Eagle County Regional, which is completing a new 31,000 square foot commercial terminal. A significant portion addresses rumors about landing fees at various Colorado airports, providing clarifications directly from airport managers and officials.
CPA President Bart Jones outlines his vision for the organization, focusing on member participation in fun and exciting aviation activities while protecting pilot rights and promoting general aviation safety and growth in Colorado. The newsletter also features regional airport improvements and encourages pilots to participate in upcoming fly-in events.
Key Topics
- Eagle County Regional Airport expansion and new commercial terminal opening
- Clarification on landing fees at Colorado airports (Eagle County, Centennial)
- Air carrier service expansion to mountain airports
- Montrose Regional Airport reconstruction and improvements
- Nucla/Hopkins Airport upgrades and new FBO services
- New CPA President's vision for member engagement
- Fuel pricing and service fees at various airports
Events & Activities
- Eagle County Regional Airport commercial terminal ribbon cutting scheduled for November 27, 1996
- Proposed general aviation fly-in at Eagle County Airport planned for summer 1997
- Colorado Aeronautical Board meeting held October 4, 1996
Member News
- Bart Jones selected as CPA President for the coming year
- Larry Merkowitz (Aurora) featured with his Bonanza A36TC aircraft, which experienced severe hail damage near Pueblo
- Jim Fritze recognized for his work converting Eagle County Regional Airport from small general aviation airport to major commercial service facility
- Jim Elwood (CPA member and Eagle County Airport Manager) confirmed no landing fees and interest in sponsoring general aviation fly-in
- Rick Crossman recognized for active involvement in addressing pilot concerns at Montrose Regional Airport
- Dick Williams working as new FBO operator at Nucla/Hopkins Airport
- Rob Duncan (CPA member) created CPA Internet page
- Position available: Flight Lines Editor needed—no experience necessary, training provided by David Robertson (666-8284)
