Volume 2, No. 6 (July 1985) – This issue of the Colorado Pilots Association’s Flight Lines newsletter focuses on organizational matters, member activities, and aviation developments across Colorado. President Vern Foster emphasizes the importance of member contributions to the publication and announces advertising availability. The newsletter highlights restoration projects, new pilot certifications, airport development updates, and regional aviation events throughout the state.
Key organizational updates include the review of Centennial Runway Rules and Regulations by county legal personnel, with final review expected by July 15th. CPA continues efforts alongside AOPA to file objections to proposed high-hazard TV tower construction in the Colorado Springs to Pueblo area, with one proposal reaching 1,990 feet AGL. The association welcomes new member submissions and notes that no monthly meeting will be held in July.
The cover story highlights Ernest A. “Ernie” Bode of Littleton and his NUMACO (New Western Aircraft Company) Waco T-10 restoration project, featuring the prestigious Taper Wing design used by aviation pioneers. Bode is recognized as a leading authority on these classic aircraft, bringing decades of experience as a pilot, flight instructor, test pilot, and aircraft designer.
Key Topics
- Member submissions and newsletter contribution guidelines
- Advertising opportunities in Flight Lines (business card to full page sizes)
- Centennial Runway Rules and Regulations review process
- TV tower hazard objections filed by CPA, AOPA, and Colorado State Division of Local Governments
- Aircraft restoration and EAA collaboration projects
- Regional airport updates and business development
Events & Activities
- No monthly meeting scheduled for July 1985
- Jackpot Air Race – participation by Ken Peterson (Cessna 182) and John Shaw with wife Fifi
- U.S. Pilots Association quarterly meeting and New Mexico Pilots Bash – Albuquerque, May 30-June 1 (attended by multiple Colorado members)
- CPA Poker Fly-In at Greeley in June
- Wray 100th Anniversary celebration planned for following year with aeronautical activities
Member News
- Longmont: Emil Vogel moved Vern Foster’s Commonwealth Skyranger restoration project to Longmont Municipal with EAA members’ hangar/shop; expected to fly in approximately one year
- Meadow Lake: Dee Jolly of American Aviation named acting Area Representative while Cliff Clemens is in Australia for six weeks
- Burlington: Larry Mack reports crosswind runway 03-21 now operational at Burlington-Kit Carson County Airport; 22 aircraft based on field with three agricultural operators and new hangar construction
- Denver Metro: New member Ken Peterson flying Cessna 182 in Jackpot Air Race (former Aurora Police helicopter pilot, now Colorado National Air Guard at Buckley ANG Base); John Shaw recovering from hospital stay, competing in Jackpot Air Race with wife Fifi
- Wray: Flight instructor Lucile Bledsoe reports student David Keith Carey received private license; students M. Gary Doake and Kelly Hayward have soloed and pursuing licenses
- Littleton: Ernest A. “Ernie” Bode, veteran airline pilot and aircraft designer/restorer, featured for NUMACO Waco T-10 restoration; recognized as leading authority on Taper Wing Macos in United States
- Correction: Bonnie Hanson of Castle Rock won first place in CPA Poker Fly-In at Greeley (previous announcement was incorrect)
