Summary: The July 1994 issue of Flight Lines highlights the Colorado Pilots Association’s significant accomplishments in the first half of the year, including advocacy efforts at multiple airports, successful educational programs, and membership growth to nearly 500 members. President Mike Baldwin emphasizes CPA’s role in supporting general aviation at both local and state levels through testimony, legislative engagement, and community events. The newsletter also addresses safety concerns regarding mixed IFR and VFR traffic at Front Range Airport and celebrates the successful 12th Annual Stearman Fly-in attended by eight CPA members.
Key Topics
- Airport Master Plan advocacy and testimony (Greeley-Weld, Granby, Kremmling)
- Mountain Flying Course completion
- Student Airlift programs in Grand Junction and Denver
- ATC problem resolution and procedure changes
- Product liability, ATC privatization, and DUAT cancellation advocacy
- Traffic safety concerns at Front Range Airport (FTG)
- DUAT service continuation efforts
- AOPA President Phil Boyer’s presentation on national aviation issues
- Membership growth: 441 to nearly 500 members (90 new members)
- DIA baggage system employment opportunities for aircraft mechanics
Events & Activities
- 12th Annual Stearman Fly-in – St. Francis, Kansas Airport, June 2nd weekend (eight CPA Stearman pilots attended)
- Mountain Flying Course – approximately 30 members
- Student Airlift – eight students in Grand Junction, 30 in Denver
- Fly-in to Minden, Nebraska
- Legislative Coffee at State House for legislators
- Phil Boyer AOPA “Pilot Town Meeting” – near Tech Center, May 31
Member News
- New Members: William F. Bigelow (Grand Junction), Lea Blohn (Parker), Doug DeYoung (Ft. Collins), Donald E. Luallin (Highlands Ranch), John Mark (Golden), David W. McEwen (Englewood), George Nekolny (Denver), Jane Ruehle (Aurora), David E. Sharp (Greeley), John Snyder (Denver), Ray Wells (Larkspur)
- Recognition: Mike Rock, Chairman of Colorado Aeronautics Board, received AOPA Presidential Award for contributions to general aviation
- Recognition: Scott Hamilton recognized for pursuing “Boulder Banner Ban” favorable to general aviation
- Stearman Fly-in Participants: Leo Hrdlicka, Eric Baldwin, Russ Wilder, Don Welsh, Mike Baldwin, Curt Kimball, John Schoonhoven (former Stearman pilot), and Dick Jones (Air Power West President)
- Legislative Engagement: Senator Lloyd Casey received Stearman ride from President Mike Baldwin, rekindling his interest in aviation
