The Colorado Pilots Association’s March 1991 newsletter reflects a period of active legislative engagement and expanded programming under new President Bill Marshall. The organization has been actively promoting general aviation-friendly bills at the Colorado state capitol, with Legislative Committee chair Frank Gallo leading these efforts. The association is preparing for a busy summer season with multiple fly-ins planned and has launched a new Mountain Flying Ground School program, with the first out-of-state class scheduled for Greenfield, Iowa in April. President Marshall emphasizes the importance of attending these events as a way to relieve stress and build community among pilots.
Significant organizational initiatives include the development of a “Hitchhiker” program to help pilots and members share rides to fly-ins, an expansion of the Education Committee’s youth outreach efforts, and renewed discussions about CPA’s potential partnerships with other aviation-related organizations including NOAA and the Colorado National Guard. The Board also addressed airspace issues related to Denver’s proposed new Terminal Control Area and approved a joint legislative reception with the Colorado Airport Operators Association.
Key Topics
- Legislative advocacy for general aviation bills at Colorado state capitol
- Fuel tax issue discussion
- Denver Terminal Control Area (TCA) airspace proposals and changes
- New Mountain Flying Ground School program development
- “Hitchhiker” ride-sharing program initiative
- Youth aviation outreach and education programs
- Denver-to-Jackpot Air Classic race organization
- Potential partnerships with NOAA, Colorado National Guard, and other aviation organizations
- CPA participation in Channel 6 Aviation Night membership drive
Events & Activities
- April 6: Mountain Flying Ground School in Greenfield, Iowa (first out-of-state class)
- April 27: Fly-in to Deadwood, South Dakota (organized by Homer Lyle, Mark and Barb Meyer)
- July 13: Denver-to-Jackpot Air Classic, departing from Front Range Airport
- February 7: Joint legislative reception with Colorado Airport Operators Association at 4:30 p.m., Colorado History Museum
- March: CPA participation in Channel 6 Aviation Night membership drive
- Summer youth airplane ride program (dates to be scheduled)
Member News
- Bill Bredar of Denver featured with his 1955 Baron aircraft; article about landing incident at Leadville
- Mark Meyer departed as CPA President in January for new career in Deadwood, South Dakota
- Bill Marshall assumed CPA presidency with expanded agenda and programs
- Mountain Flying Ground School team: Robert Henley, Vern Foster, Bill and Ann Standerfer
