The October 1989 Colorado Pilots Association newsletter highlights aircraft maintenance concerns, particularly President Walt Barbo’s experience with his T210’s annual inspection and subsequent conversion to synthetic oil to prevent valve guide problems common in Continental TSI0-520 engines. The issue also covers flap usage myths presented by retired TWA Chief Pilot Paul Soderland, including controversial views that flaps should not be used for takeoff in most situations and that full flaps may actually increase landing distances.
Additionally, the newsletter discusses the ongoing development of Denver’s new Terminal Control Area (TCA) and its potential impact on local general aviation airports including Van Aire and Aurora Airpark. The FAA outlined a generic three-tier airspace proposal that will undergo modification over a 2-3 year process. The issue also features a spotlight on Pour la France, a new French cafe at Centennial Airport’s Jet Center, and notes President George Bush as the first professional aviator elected to the White House.
Key Topics
- Aircraft annual inspections and engine maintenance
- Valve guide problems in Continental TSI0-520 engines
- Synthetic versus mineral-based aircraft oils
- Flap usage during takeoff and landing operations
- Denver’s new Terminal Control Area (TCA) development
- Impact on general aviation airports (Van Aire and Aurora Airpark)
- FAA airspace approval process and timeline
- New dining establishment at Centennial Airport
Events & Activities
- CPA Labor Day Weekend Fly-In at Montrose
- Wyoming Pilots Association annual meeting, September 16 at Gillette, featuring guest speaker Retired TWA Chief Pilot Paul Soderland
- DRCOG Aviation Advisory meeting, September 13
- EAA convention at Oshkosh
Member News
- Mike Seavall of Longmont photographed departing Montrose in his S-35 Bonanza N9461S following the CPA Labor Day Weekend Fly-In
- President George Bush noted as newest inductee to Silver Wings Fraternity and recognized as first professional aviator elected to the White House
