Flight Lines, March 1993 covers several major developments for the Colorado Pilots Association, including expanded educational offerings and airspace changes affecting Colorado pilots. The newsletter highlights CPA’s premier mountain flying course, which draws consistent praise for quality instruction led by dedicated volunteer CFIs. The organization is planning multiple seminars addressing significant regulatory changes including the new Denver TCA (Terminal Control Area) and airspace reclassification. Additionally, the March issue features interesting vintage aviation content, including coverage of Messerschmitt 109s under restoration at Fort Collins, and updates on organizational initiatives to strengthen membership statewide.
The President’s message emphasizes CPA’s commitment to aviation education and community engagement through volunteer-led programs. Administrative announcements include membership renewal information (dues ranging from $20-$55 for one to three years) and reminders for Flying Review magazine subscribers to update address changes.
Key Topics
- Mountain flying course and continued quality of instruction
- New Denver TCA (Terminal Control Area) design and operations
- Airspace reclassification and new alphabet designations
- Messerschmitt 109 vintage aircraft restoration at Fort Collins
- Colorado Air Safety Foundation organizational status and nonprofit approval
- Jeppesen Sanderson dealership evaluation
- Membership renewal and address change procedures
- CPA area representative program revitalization
Events & Activities
- Mountain flying course ground school: June 25 (Friday) at Centennial Airport
- Airspace seminar: April 16-17 in Rangely
- Airspace seminar: August 7 in Sterling
- Centennial Tower tour: April 9 at 7:00 p.m., starting at Clarion Hotel
- Student airlift program (spring, planned by Education Chairman Bill Dunn)
Member News
- Mike Baldwin coordinating Centennial Tower tour and airspace seminars
- Phyllis Kramer (Vice President) working to revitalize area representative program
- Bill Dunn (Education Chairman) planning student airlift event
- Delford M. Smith’s Messerschmitt 109 restoration project: two aircraft under restoration by Vintage Aircraft at Fort Collins Downtown Airpark, scheduled for completion summer 1993
