The March 1986 Colorado Pilots Association "Flight Lines" newsletter focuses on educational and flying safety programs scheduled for the year, with emphasis on the CPA Mountain Flying Course, FAA/CPA Wings program, and upcoming safety symposiums. President Vern Foster outlines four major programs designed to serve both members and non-members, with particular attention to mountain flying safety operations. Additionally, the newsletter addresses membership engagement through a "POSITIVE ACTION" campaign encouraging greater participation in CPA activities and events.
The issue includes information about the FAA's plans for Automated Flight Service Stations, welcoming 21 new members to the organization, and updates on how the new automated systems aim to maintain or exceed current service levels. The newsletter emphasizes community involvement and invites members to bring guests to upcoming functions and become more active in the association's programs and committees.
Key Topics
- Mountain Flying safety and professional operations
- Automated Flight Service Station implementation and benefits
- FAA Wings certification program
- Membership engagement and "POSITIVE ACTION" initiative
- ATC system operations and updates
- Aviation safety symposiums and training programs
Events & Activities
- March 22: CPA tour of DEN ARTCC at Longmont
- April 5: Metro/CPA/FAA Safety Symposium at Metro State College
- May 30-31: CPA Mountain Flying Course (ground school and dual flight instruction) at Rocky Mountain Piper, Jeffco
- August 22-24: FAA/CPA Wings program at Gunnison
Member News
- 21 new members welcomed to CPA, including James D. Bauer, Dan Boyle, James W. Bulkeley, Louis M. Clark, Jack Clevenger, Joseph E. Cook, and others from across Colorado
- Fred and Ann Norton featured in newsletter photo with their Ercoupe 5455F aircraft
- John Simmance and Jean Parker developing the Mountain Flying Course program
- George McCrillis and Bill Greener organizing the Metro/CPA/FAA Safety Symposium
