The August 1990 issue of Flight Lines highlights the Colorado Pilots Association’s growing momentum and engagement. President Vanita Gallo commends the successful July 4th Poker Fly-In, organized by Dave Burke, Fred Norton, and Frank Gallo, with special thanks to local sponsors. The organization is expanding efforts to address critical aviation issues including new TCA airspace designation around Denver, attempted Department of Energy airspace restrictions over Rocky Flats, state fuel tax diversion concerns, and federal pilot/aircraft registration proposals. The CPA is planning a full-day organizational retreat on September 22 at the Clarion Hotel at Centennial Airport to strategize on programs, activities, and advocacy efforts.
The Board of Directors continues to show strong participation and vitality, with robust agendas and growing membership involvement. Recent board actions include approval of CPA participation in Airshow Colorado on August 11-12, sponsorship of a hospitality tent, and coordination of pit pass gate staffing. The organization’s treasury shows healthy finances with a bank balance of $7,196. Critical focus areas include opposition to DOE’s proposed prohibited airspace over Jeffco Airport, response to the FAA’s generic 30 nm TCA design for the new Denver airport, and advocacy regarding peace officer treatment of pilots and FBO service restrictions.
Key Topics
- July 4th Poker Fly-In success and member recognition
- New TCA airspace design for Denver airport
- Department of Energy prohibited airspace proposal over Rocky Flats/Jeffco Airport
- State fuel tax diversion to non-aviation purposes
- Federal pilot and aircraft registration requirements
- Incidents involving sheriff’s department treatment of pilots and FBO service restrictions
- Organizational growth and board member engagement
- Financial health ($7,196 treasury balance)
Events & Activities
- July 4th Poker Fly-In – Successfully held with BBQ and prizes
- Airshow Colorado – August 11-12 at Front Range Airport; CPA sponsoring hospitality tent and pit pass gate staffing
- CPA Organizational Retreat – September 22, 8:30 a.m., Eagle’s Nest at Clarion Hotel, Centennial Airport
- FAA Informal Airspace Meetings – September 11, 12, and 13 at three Denver-area locations regarding new TCA design
- Airspace Comment Deadline – October 1, 1990 for public/user comments on TCA design
Member News
- Lenard Adler – Featured on newsletter cover in his 1948 A35 Bonanza returning from the 1990 Denver-Jackpot Air Classic
- Tim Paynter – Preferred Aviation (Aero Services, Centennial) recognized for providing special discount on Poker Fly-In prizes
- John and Nancy Marrender – Greeley residents recognized for preparing and serving BBQ at July 4th event
- Tim Morgan – Chairs ad hoc committee on airspace issues; commutes to board meetings via Cessna Skylane from Van Aire Residential Airpark
- Mark Meyer – Vice President and named to chair committee coordinating CPA membership participation in Airshow Colorado
