Colorado Pilots Association Flight Lines, November 1995 (Vol. 12, No. 11) focuses on President Patti Arthur’s vision for the coming year and highlights from the CPA membership. The newsletter addresses key challenges facing general aviation including noise complaints at Colorado airports, declining pilot numbers, and the need for better mountain flying education. Major initiatives outlined include advocacy efforts at the legislative level, noise abatement education programs, and charitable flying opportunities to improve the public image of general aviation.
A notable feature covers CPA member Mike Seavall’s victory in the Great Cross-Country Air Race on July 24, flying his Lancair IVP from Jeffco Airport to Oshkosh at 272.41 knots. The issue also includes reporting on runway damage at Stevens Field/Pagosa Springs airport, where a failed runway extension has left the facility needing $1.2 million in repairs.
Key Topics
- Noise complaints at Front Range airports (Centennial, Jeffco, and others)
- CPA noise abatement education and advocacy efforts
- Declining general aviation pilot population and cost barriers
- Mountain flying safety education and NTSB partnership
- Charitable flying programs and public relations initiatives
- Stevens Field runway damage assessment and repair needs
- CPA committee volunteer opportunities
Events & Activities
- Great Cross-Country Air Race — July 24, 1995; Jeffco Airport to Whitman Field, Oshkosh; 39 entries in five classes
- AOPA “Fly Friendly” video — Ongoing educational showings at Front Range Airport
- Stevens Field runway issue — Northern 2,500 feet of 9,000-foot Runway 01-19 damaged; estimated repair cost $1.2 million
Member News
- Mike Seavall — Won the Great Cross-Country Race with fastest time of 2:51:06 in his new Lancair IVP, finishing 90 seconds faster than the previous year’s grand champion
- John Bohling III — Placed 2nd in Modified class of Great Cross-Country Race flying a V35TC Bonanza; two-time winner of Turbo Class in Colorado-to-Jackpot Classic
- Bruce Hulley — Board member promoting noise abatement education through AOPA video screenings
- Bill Marshall — Board member upgrading CPA Mountain Flying course with NTSB support
- Norm Avery — Public Relations Committee Chair coordinating positive media coverage for general aviation
