March 1992 Flight Lines covers the Colorado Pilots Association’s strategic initiatives and upcoming activities. President Bill Standerfer emphasizes the importance of continuous pilot training and skill development beyond minimum requirements, highlighting how additional training focused on basic flying skills and positive pilot attitude can prevent many general aviation accidents. The newsletter documents a Board of Directors meeting held in Wray, Colorado on February 2, where directors gathered to discuss major events and policy updates affecting the association.
Key activities include planning for Air Show Colorado ’92 at Front Range Airport (June 6-7), where CPA will manage pit area gates and operate a member tent with refreshments. The Education Committee has scheduled a Student Airlift for April 25 at Jeffco, requiring approximately 25 volunteer aircraft. The board also adopted a new Budget Policy and approved moving the annual meeting from October to November to allow for complete financial reporting.
Key Topics
- Pilot training and recurrent proficiency development
- Attitude and safety in general aviation
- Additional ratings and certifications as professional development
- Budget and fiscal policy procedures
- Airspace and TCA (Terminal Control Area) issues
- Flight school directory updates
Events & Activities
- Air Show Colorado ’92 – June 6-7 at Front Range Airport; CPA managing pit gates and operating member tent; Blue Angels performing
- Student Airlift – April 25 at Jeffco Airport; seeking 25 volunteer aircraft
- CPA Board/General Meeting Fly-Out – May 2 in Eagle, Colorado; pathfinder flying activity with navigation competition; 9:00 a.m. weather briefing, lunch, and 1:00 p.m. board meeting; $15 entry fee includes lunch for pilot and one passenger
- Board of Directors Meeting – February 2 in Wray, Colorado
Member News
- CPA Area Director Betsie and Henry Bledsoe hosted the February Board meeting at their Wray home
- Multiple CPA members recently earned new ratings and certifications, including four new CFIs, multiengine and instrument ratings, and one member who earned multiengine commercial, CFI, II, and MEI
- Bob Klein, CPA member, operates Triangle Aviation at Wray Airport
