The March 1999 issue of Flight Lines features CPA President Will Barclay's message addressing aircraft noise concerns and promoting community engagement, highlighted by news of the 5th annual Rocky Mountain Air Fair and upcoming spring fly-ins. The newsletter also showcases an extraordinary adventure by CPA members Sarah and Will Barclay, who completed an ambitious journey flying a pressurized Beechcraft Baron over 12,000 miles from Durban, South Africa to Boulder, Colorado, crossing 15 countries and multiple oceans in a single "journey of a lifetime."
Barclay's president's message takes a firm stance against anti-aircraft noise advocacy groups like ATMAN, encouraging CPA members to respond thoughtfully but firmly to restrictions on flying operations. He emphasizes that while pilot courtesy is important, the solution should not be excessive regulation, and invites members to engage in constructive dialogue with noise complaint organizations.
Key Topics
- Aircraft noise activism and advocacy against flight restrictions at Jeffco Airport
- CPA website information and 1999 event calendar
- ATMAN (Alliance to Mitigate Aircraft Noise) website and advocacy concerns
- Pilot courtesy and community relations
- International aviation adventure to Africa and back
- Aviation business resources and AirBase One online directory
Events & Activities
- April 24, 1999: First fly-in of the season to Ute Mountain Tribal Park, Cortez, Colorado featuring guided tours, dining, and activities
- March 27, 1999: CPA quarterly meeting at Boulder Municipal Airport
- May 22-23, 1999: Next fly-in to Pioneer Village, Minden, Nebraska (details in April issue)
- 5th Annual Rocky Mountain Air Fair: Recently completed as of publication date
Member News
- Sarah and Will Barclay and Donald Woods: Completed an extraordinary 12,000+ mile journey from Durban, South Africa to Boulder, Colorado in a pressurized Beechcraft Baron, flying 75 hours across 15 countries and multiple seas and oceans, observing diverse landscapes including giraffes, Masai fires, pyramids, deserts, and pack ice
