Flight Lines, Volume 2, Number 1 (January 1985) covers the Colorado Pilots Association’s plans for growth and expansion during 1985. The newsletter highlights the organization’s adoption of new goals and objectives focused on safety and general aviation promotion, as well as the establishment of an Area Representative Program to connect CPA with pilots across the state. Leadership discusses opposition to proposed landing fees at Stapleton Airport and maintains commitment to state legislative activities related to aviation governance.
Key initiatives include safety symposiums and educational programs, support for aviation growth, and recognition of pilot accomplishments. The CPA Board is organizing various committee activities to launch under “full takeoff power” in early January, inviting member participation and input on planned programs throughout the year.
Key Topics
- CPA expansion and increased member involvement for 1985
- Establishment of Area Representative Program with local contacts statewide
- Opposition to proposed $25 landing fees and $50/month surcharge at Stapleton Airport
- State legislative efforts to establish Office of Aviation
- Safety programs and aviation education initiatives
- Promotion of general aviation growth in Colorado
- FY 1985 Goals and Objectives (Mission Statement, Goal #1: Encourage Safety, Goal #2: Promote Growth)
Events & Activities
- January Meeting: Holiday Inn at I-25 & Arapahoe Road; Speaker Berry Chrysler presenting WWII Ploesti air raid movies
- Safety Program Rally: Saturday, January 9th at Aurora Airport, sponsored by Aurora Aviation and Bruce Hulley; includes film “Aviation Then and Now,” insurance presentations, aviation accident discussion, and breakfast by Black Sheep Squadron of CAP
- USPA Winter Meeting: February 22-24 in San Antonio, Texas; includes factory tour at Mooney Aircraft, barbecue at Kerrville Airport, seminars, and guest speaker Edna Gardner Whyte (aviation pioneer); Registration deadline January 25; Cost: $4.50 barbecue + $28.00 registration fee
Member News
- Cover Feature: Walt Barbo and his red and white Cessna T210 Centurian
- Area Representatives Appointed: Lucille Bledsoe (Wray), John Warrender (Greeley), Dan Hofmann and Merle Entz (Sterling area), with additional representatives to be announced in upcoming issues
- Legislative Representation: Frank Gallo and President Vern Foster represented CPA at December 5th Denver City Council meeting regarding Stapleton landing fee proposal
- Colorado Chapter of 99s: Noted as founded in 1941
