The April 1996 issue of Flight Lines reports on a successful second consecutive CPA flying visit to Central America in February, with 17 members flying seven aircraft to Guatemala. The newsletter also covers important advocacy issues facing Colorado pilots, including airport encroachment threats at Centennial Airport and proposed access fees at Erie Tri-County Airport. The CPA continues to work with AOPA and local officials to protect pilot interests and airport access rights across the state.
President Patti Arthur highlights ongoing challenges to Colorado aviation infrastructure, noting that Douglas County commissioners will hear arguments on May 8, 1996 regarding a proposed 1500-unit apartment complex near Centennial Airport’s busiest runway. The newsletter also reports on the successful Rocky Mountain Air Fair at Wings Over the Rockies Museum and encourages members to support the museum through visits and word-of-mouth promotion.
Key Topics
- CPA Guatemala fly-in trip (February 1996) – second consecutive year
- Airport encroachment: Centennial Airport apartment complex proposal
- Erie Tri-County Airport municipal license fee ordinance concerns
- Rocky Mountain Air Fair at Wings Over the Rockies Museum
- Wings Over the Rockies Museum funding and promotion needs
- Colorado recreation airstrips identification
- Legislative issues affecting homeowners near airports
Events & Activities
- Douglas County Commissioners Hearing – May 8, 1996 – Centennial Airport apartment complex development proposal
- Guatemala Fly-In – February 15-25, 1996 – CPA members flew to Guatemala to participate in Aeroclub de Guatemala annual meeting
- Rocky Mountain Air Fair – Wings Over the Rockies Museum – successfully completed with strong CPA membership recruitment
Member News
- Guatemala Trip Participants: Bob and Carolyn Doubek, Tom Bein and Treva Edwards, Bob Figgie and Margie White, Frank and Vanita Gallo, Dave and Sue Burke, Walter Bell, Gretchen Jahn and Carl Sutterfield, Larry and Sharon Knowles, and Phil and Marsha Wright (17 members total in 7 aircraft)
- Frank Gallo – Placed 2nd in spot landing contest at Aeroclub de Guatemala annual meeting
- Rocky Mountain Air Fair organizers recognized: Walt and Terry Barbo, Marilyn Taylor, Mike Baldwin, Norm Avery, and many other CPA members
- Steve Arthur – Safety Committee Chair, testified at Douglas County land use committee hearing against airport encroachment
