Summary: The March/April 1985 issue of Flight Lines highlights the Colorado Pilots Association's growing membership and increasing visibility in Colorado aviation. President Vern Foster reports successful recent meetings featuring presentations on the Ploesti Air Raids and flying in Alaska, and outlines several major flying events planned for the upcoming months. The association is implementing a newly adopted operating plan while coordinating statewide flying activities and participation with the FAA for safety clinics.
The newsletter emphasizes CPA's commitment to programs throughout Colorado during summer and fall, with coordination from local area representatives. Two flagship events are the CPA Poker Fly-in (planned for early June) and the 9th Annual Denver to Jackpot Air Race (July 13-14). Additionally, the association will partner with the FAA for the 1985 Wings Safety Clinic in August or September, building on the previous year's successful event at Loveland-Ft. Collins Airport.
Key Topics
- CPA membership growth and increased visibility in Colorado pilot community
- Successfully implemented newly adopted CPA operating plan
- Planning statewide flying activities (June-October)
- FAA/CPA Wings Safety Clinic participation
- Biennial Flight Review (BFR) explained as non-checkride requirement
- Fuel prices at Front Range Airport (competitive rates)
- Asbestos contamination issue at Jeffco Beech affecting operations
Events & Activities
- April 13: CPA Safety Symposium at Metro State College Student Center, theme "Let's Go Flying" with FAA participation
- Early June: CPA Poker Fly-in (date and details to be announced, chaired by Hal Geyer)
- June 1: New Mexico Pilot Bash in Albuquerque
- June 22-23: Front Range Airport Grand Opening and 1985 Colorado National Airshow featuring U.S. Navy Blue Angels, U.S. Army Golden Knights, French Connection, and other aerobatic performers
- July 13-14: 9th Annual Denver to Jackpot Air Race (chaired by Bruce Hulley and Vern Foster)
- August or September: FAA/CPA Wings Safety Clinic (three-day event offering free dual instruction)
- May 31-June 2: United States Pilots Association annual meeting in conjunction with New Mexico Pilot Bash in Albuquerque
Member News
- Featured Aircraft: Darlene and Loren Pottorff of Stratton, Colorado own a blue and white Comanche 250, kept on their farm
- Canon City Area: Ginnie Wegner trained two students in January; John Paddock and Austin Hancock also soloed
- Delta: Delta Air Service reported eight students learned to fly during winter months; FBO shop business active
- Colorado Springs: Pat and Patsy James opened "The Aviator's Mart" near Peterson Field (945 Powers Blvd.) stocking charts, pilot apparel, aviation books, and supplies
- Vern and Kay Foster: Recently completed trip to West Palm Beach, Florida via Bonanza
- Marshall Friedman: Moved his Pitts to new T-hangar at Front Range Airport
- Hal Geyer: Completing restoration of Mooney with new engine overhaul, interior, and paint
