Summary: The February 1991 Colorado Pilots Association newsletter documents significant organizational transitions, with new President Bill Marshall taking over after Mark Meyer’s departure to South Dakota. Marshall emphasizes the association’s growth to over 400 members and calls for increased member involvement in committees and volunteer opportunities. The newsletter highlights the active Aviation Education Committee launching a new Mountain Flying Program with professional-grade instruction, ongoing efforts to monitor legislative aviation bills, and recent volunteer participation in the Basket of Joy Airlift charitable event.
The newsletter showcases CPA’s focus on member engagement, safety education, and aviation advocacy. Various committees report on their initiatives, including the Flight Safety Committee’s revamped mountain flying curriculum, the Legislative Committee’s monitoring of jet fuel tax and mileage reimbursement bills, and the Airspace Committee’s continued involvement with Denver International Airport regulations. The organization welcomes eight new members and invites all members to contribute articles and volunteer time.
Key Topics
- Leadership transition with new CPA President Bill Marshall following Mark Meyer’s relocation
- Membership growth exceeding 400 members
- New Mountain Flying Program with updated ground school and flight instruction
- Legislative monitoring: S. Bill 181 (jet fuel taxes) and mileage reimbursement for state employees
- Airspace Committee involvement with Denver International Airport TCA (Terminal Control Area) hearings
- Call for member volunteers for committees and special events
- CPA HotLine service (303/266-6266) availability
Events & Activities
- Basket of Joy Airlift at Johnson Field, Walsenburg—December 15, 1990
- Mountain Flying Program ground school at Greenfield, Iowa—April 6, 1991
- Mountain Flying Program ground school at Lincoln, Nebraska—May 4, 1991 (tentative)
- FAA hearing on proposed TCA for Denver International Airport—January 30, 1991 in Thornton area
- Upcoming fly-ins, food lifts, legislative coffee, and air show participation encouraged
Member News
- Recognition: Special acknowledgment of outgoing President Mark Meyer for his work as Membership Committee Chairperson and his leadership during his tenure
- New Members: Eight new members welcomed, including Robert N. Carter (Boulder), Tracy A. Dalrymple (Denver), Alex Hauzer (Lakewood), Jim Howell (Lakewood), Loren Paul Lockwood (Yuma), Rodney N. Miller (Calhan), Philip Stietenroth (Denver), and Lester J. Tinnin (Lakewood)
- Volunteer Recognition: Walter Bell and other CPAers credited for aircraft donations and volunteer service during Basket of Joy Airlift
- Committee Leadership: Peter Luce (Aviation Education), Robert Henley (Flight Safety), Frank Gallo (Legislative), Walt Bell (Airspace) recognized for active committee work
