This February 1993 issue of Flight Lines focuses primarily on concerns regarding Front Range Airport (FTG) and its future viability following the FAA’s decision to reconsider funding for a control tower at the facility. CPA President Walter Bell discusses the critical infrastructure needs of FTG, which was designed with the expectation of a control tower and a TCA (Terminal Control Area) cutout to serve general aviation pilots. Without the tower and facing the operational challenges of the upcoming DIA (Denver International Airport) and its new TCA, FTG faces an uncertain future. Bell urges members to contact legislators to ensure the FAA honors its commitment to the airport, as the facility’s survival is essential for preserving general aviation resources in the region. The newsletter also includes general aviation industry statistics from the 1993 AOPA Aviation Fact Card and current aircraft pricing data, highlighting economic trends affecting pilots and aircraft owners.
Key Topics
- Front Range Airport (FTG) Control Tower Decision – FAA reconsideration of commitment to fund control tower
- Denver International Airport (DIA) Impact – Effects of new airport and TCA on general aviation
- General Aviation Statistics – Pilot population trends and aircraft fleet data from 1980-1992
- Aircraft Pricing – Current base prices for new aircraft models
- Pilot Advocacy – Call to members to contact legislators regarding FAA commitments
Events & Activities
- Cody, Wyoming fly-in (October 1992) – Location of photographed member activity with Cessna 172
Member News
- Irvins and Rita Friedman – Featured with Cessna 172 at Cody fly-in; article on geographical surveys to remote locations in eastern California via small aircraft
- CPA Membership Renewals – 40+ members listed as renewals from various Colorado locations
