May 1986 Flight Lines (Vol. 3, No. 4) focuses heavily on flight safety and training, with CPA President Vern Foster highlighting the FAA's "ON LANDINGS" three-part training presentation by accident prevention specialist Mick Wilson. Foster emphasizes that approach and landing phases account for more accidents than any other flight phases and advocates for professional-level operational discipline regardless of aircraft size. The newsletter also reports on the First Annual Easter Food Lift organized by Metro State College's School of Aerospace Science, which airlifted food to needy families in four Colorado towns, and announces the 1986 Mile High Air Derby scheduled for September.
The issue welcomes 11 new CPA members from various Colorado locations and mourns the loss of Larry Long, Training Officer at Denver ARTCC, who had recently led an impressive tour for 75 CPA members. The publication also notes the passing of Louise Bein, wife of member Tom Bein, following an extended illness.
Key Topics
- FAA "ON LANDINGS" training program—three-part presentation on approach and landing proficiency
- Operational discipline and professional piloting standards for general aviation
- First Annual Easter Food Lift charity airlift initiative
- Mile High Air Derby air speed race details and course information
- Denver ARTCC facility tour and member appreciation
- FAA determination on radio tower near Pueblo (VFR/IFR impact analysis)
- New member welcome and recognition
Events & Activities
- Easter Food Lift — March 25, 1986; Metro State College School of Aerospace Science organized airlift to Burlington, Pueblo, Sterling, and La Junta with 65 lbs. of food per town
- Mile High Air Derby — September 12-14, 1986; Starting point: Front Range Airport (Watkins); Route: Flagler Airport (fly-by), Raton Municipal-Crews Airport (mandatory stop), Las Vegas Airport (fly-by), Santa Fe Airport (terminus); Entry fee: $50; Entry deadline: August 1, 1986; Limited to 50 entries
- Denver ARTCC Tour — March 27, 1986; Attended by 75 CPA members; Featured briefing and question/answer period led by Training Officer Larry Long
- "ON LANDINGS" Presentations — Scheduled at various fly-ins, Wings/Density Altitude clinics, CPA and 99s activities throughout upcoming months
Member News
- New Members Welcomed: Carl E. Bratfisch (Colorado Springs), Don Bymaster (Colorado Springs), James D. and Helen S. Dykes (Colorado Springs), Mike Hance (Englewood), Dieter Hantschel (Parker), Robert H. Harris (Golden), Robert W. Masterson (Denver), Robert W. Noffsinger Jr. Family (Greeley), Lyle Muir (Hudson), and Virginia A. Wright (Simla)
- In Memoriam: Larry Long, Training Officer at Denver ARTCC, recognized for his knowledge and contributions to pilot training and facility tours
- In Memoriam: Louise Bein, wife of CPA member Tom Bein, passed away April 18 following extended illness
- CPA Secretary Featured: Bill Totten's Cessna 172 photographed; photo shows view east from Colorado Springs
