October 1987 Issue (Vol. 4, No. 9) – This issue of the Colorado Pilots Association newsletter focuses primarily on aviation insurance guidance from President Sonny Elgin. The president’s message provides comprehensive information about purchasing aviation insurance policies, emphasizing the importance of broker knowledge and experience alongside premium costs. Key distinctions are drawn between hull coverage types (ground hull vs. all risk) and value determination methods (agreed value vs. actual cash value), as well as liability coverage protections. The newsletter also highlights upcoming association events and features the beginning of a multi-part article about a transatlantic flight from St. Louis to Edinburgh, Scotland in a twin Cessna 310.
Key Topics
- Aviation insurance policy selection and broker considerations
- Hull coverage types and distinctions (ground hull vs. all risk)
- Aircraft valuation methods (agreed value vs. actual cash value)
- Liability coverage protections and pilot qualifications
- Policy review and understanding exclusions and conditions
- Safe pilot habits to reduce accident risk and insurance costs
- Transatlantic flying experience (4,098 nautical mile journey)
Events & Activities
- October 22-23 (Thursday-Friday) – Annual Meeting of Colorado Airport Managers Association at Clarion Hotel, Stapleton
- October 23-25 (Friday-Sunday) – United States Pilots Association Fall Meeting at Embassy Suites, St. Louis, Missouri, including Lindbergh Trophy viewing and McDonnell Douglas plant tour
- October 24 (Saturday) – Colorado Pilots Association Convention and Annual Meeting at The Landing, Centennial, 9:00 a.m.
- November 14 (Saturday) – Fly-in to Minden, Nebraska with brunch and Aviation Museum tour
- December 4 (Friday) – Colorado Pilots Association Christmas Dinner (location to be announced)
- Labor Day Fly-in – Recently completed event at Angel Fire, New Mexico
Member News
- Daryl Haerther of Strasburg – Featured in photograph departing Angel Fire, NM in his Cessna T206 following the Labor Day Fly-in
- Terry Barbo – Thanked CPA friends for surprise birthday gifts and cards received at the champagne party in Angel Fire
- Bob Zeitinger – Author of featured article about transatlantic flight; advertising executive from Kirkwood, Missouri with 24 years of flying experience
