Summary: The April 1993 CPA Flight Lines newsletter focuses on significant policy concerns and organizational updates. President Walter Bell highlights the Clinton administration’s proposed tax increases on general aviation, including a new aircraft registration fee (starting at $90/year, escalating to $278/year by 1997) and an energy tax on aviation fuel (7-10 cents per gallon). Bell details AOPA’s counterproposal to cut four expensive FAA programs instead. Additionally, Bell recommends a new GTE Duats flight planning service that integrates weather briefings with flight planning computations, which proved accurate in his testing. The newsletter also includes important membership reminders about renewal dates and organizational updates from recent board meetings.
Key Topics
- Proposed FAA tax increases on aircraft registration and aviation fuel
- AOPA alternative proposal targeting program cuts instead of tax increases
- GTE Duats flight planner service and capabilities
- CPA Flight Safety Foundation establishment and bylaws
- Front Range Airport and proposed air traffic control tower (ATCT)
- Membership renewal procedures and dues structure
- Discontinuation of Jeppesen Sanderson member discount program
Events & Activities
- Denver-to-Jackpot, NV Air Classic: July 17-18, departing from Front Range Airport (17th annual running)
- Student Airlift: May 8 at Centennial Airport (approximately 25 aircraft needed)
- CPA Flight Safety Foundation Board Meeting: April 5 (to approve bylaws and elect officers)
- Aviation User Group Meeting: Scheduled following March board meeting regarding Front Range Airport
Member News
- Michael Baldwin of Evergreen featured with his Stearman N735YP aircraft in cover photo
- Michael Baldwin authored the CPA Flight Safety Foundation bylaws
- CPA Flight Safety Foundation Board Members: Bill Standerfer, Bill Marshall, Vanita Gallo, Sonny Elgin, and Walt Barbo (immediate past five past presidents)
- Phyllis Kramer (Vice President) recruited new area representatives and designed appointment certificates
