Colorado Pilots Association Flight Lines – February 1985 covers organizational expansion and community news. The CPA has expanded to include twelve area representatives throughout Colorado to better serve members outside the Denver area. This issue announces the February monthly meeting featuring a dinner and guest speaker, memorial information for longtime member Al Field, and several member achievements in the Bay and surrounding areas. Additionally, the newsletter highlights information about Boulder Municipal Airport’s history and modest development over the past 50 years, along with announcements for upcoming flying events including the Mile High Air Derby and the Denver to Jackpot Air Race.
Key Topics
- CPA expansion with twelve area representatives across Colorado
- Boulder Municipal Airport history and current infrastructure
- Aircraft restoration and pilot certifications
- Upcoming flying events and races
- Member activities and aviation businesses
Events & Activities
- February Monthly Meeting: Friday, February 22, 1985 at Stapleton Roadway Inn featuring dinner and guest speaker Dr. Al Lagger presenting on pleasure flying and aircraft accidents in Alaska ($12.00 per person; reservations due February 19)
- Mile High Air Derby: September 20-22, 1985, starting at Front Range Airport, finishing at Baca Grande (sponsored by Colorado Chapter of 99s)
- Denver to Jackpot Air Race: July 13, 1985 (Co-Chairs: Bruce Hulley and Vern Foster)
Member News
- Al Field Memorial: CPA member since 1972 and co-organizer of Denver to Jackpot Air Race passed away January 22 following a heart attack; buried January 25 at Fort Logan National Cemetery with military honors; survived by wife Virginia
- IBAY Area: Ken Brown completed restoration of 1941 Piper Cub; Dr. Wayne Nichols purchased Beach A-36 Bonanza; Randy Pillard acquired private pilot certificate (instructor: Lucile Bledsoe); new hangar under construction by Dean Faneeler
- Member Spotlight: Barbara Fey traveled to Helsinki
