The April 1988 Colorado Pilots Association Flight Lines addresses regulatory compliance and freedom in aviation, with President Don Welsh cautioning pilots about the balance between safety requirements and over-regulation. The newsletter highlights an upcoming Mountain Flying Course as the centerpiece event, planned for June in Colorado Springs with instruction, cross-country flights, and family activities. The issue also includes book reviews, classified listings, and updates on CPA leadership and organizational activities.
Key Topics
- FAA regulations and compliance requirements (inspections, registration, transponders, VOR checks)
- Balance between aviation safety regulations and individual freedom
- Over-regulation concerns and their impact on the aviation industry
- Member advocacy and communication with FAA representatives
- Book review: “Chariots For Apollo” – space program history
- Aircraft classifieds and marketplace
Events & Activities
- CPA Mountain Flying Course – June 10-12, 1988 in Colorado Springs
- Friday evening (June 10): Ground school instruction
- Saturday-Sunday (June 11-12): Cross-country dual training flights
- Fee: $140 for ground school, dual instruction, materials, and mountain flying book
- Registration deadline: June 7, 1988 at 12:00 noon MDT
- Official FBO: West Aire, Inc. at COS municipal airport
- Official hotel: Raintree Inn with special CPA rates
- Family activities available including Air Force Academy tours, Pikes Peak, balloon rides, glider flights, and multi-engine rating courses
- Qualifies as FAA WINGS safety program
- Limited training positions available
Member News
- Mountain Flying Course Committee: Co-chairmen Steve Blucher and Pat James; committee members include Bill Murphy, Wayne Lindholm, Jim Dykes, Mike Konshak, Howard Culver, Bruce Hulley, and Vern Foster
- Howard Culver (West Aire, Inc. manager and CPA member) donating ramp and hangar space for flight operations
- CPA Leadership: President Don Welsh, Vice President Bill Greener, Editor Terry Barbo, Secretary Bill Totton, Treasurer Don Vander Ploeg, Vice President at Large John D. Warrender
