The May 1995 issue of Flight Lines covers CPA advocacy efforts on several legislative fronts, including successful testimony supporting vocational flight schools, defeating a bill that would have limited liability waivers for educational aviation programs, and supporting regulatory revisions for above-ground fuel storage at airports. The newsletter features President Mike Baldwin’s message highlighting CPA’s work with elected officials, a detailed “Aviation Advice” column addressing best glide speed calculations with aircraft weight, and several organizational updates. Significant topics include a safety hazard alert regarding high-speed jet traffic near Centennial Airport, the decommissioning of the historic Kiowa VOR navigational aid, and efforts to promote neighborly flying practices through a new CPA noise awareness video.
Key Topics
- Legislative Advocacy: HB 1027 supporting vocational flight schools (GFI operations), HB 1309 liability waiver limits defeated, and HB 1025 above-ground fuel storage regulations revised
- Navigation: Kiowa VOR decommissioned after years of service
- Safety: Hazard alert for Centennial Airport area regarding high-speed corporate jets operating at 8,000′ MSL crossing VFR practice areas
- Noise Mitigation: New CPA video promoting neighborly flying practices and proper noise procedures
- Training: “Aviation Advice” column addressing best glide speed calculations relative to aircraft weight
- Airspace Issues: CPA representation of General Aviation interests regarding Gunnison County Airport restrictions
Events & Activities
- April 3: Airspace user meeting held at Centennial Airport (APA)
- October: Upcoming CPA Tour to San Antonio (organizers: Caroline and Bob Doubek)
- “Pitfalls of Preflight” Program: Led by CPA member Deanna Strand, featuring hands-on aircraft inspection training
Member News
- Walt Bell: Past President and CPA Airspace Committee Chair appointed to Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) Board representing General Aviation, replacing Peter Luce and Vern Foster
- John Campos: Named as new CPA Area Representative for Aspen
- Colorado Aeronautical Board Changes: Michael Rock retired as Chairman; Richard Bucknell promoted from Vice Chairman to Chairman; Bob Allison appointed as new Vice Chairman; George Brewer (former FAA manager for DIA development) joins the board
- Phyllis Kramer & Linda Poeling: High Country 99’s members participated in preflight inspection training
