September 1994 Flight Lines Summary
The Colorado Pilots Association newsletter covers crucial advocacy work and community engagement during fall 1994. Key issues include CPA’s position against Proposition 13 (slot machine gambling at airports), support for the Colorado Aeronautics Division’s new VFR planning chart, and coordination with military and state agencies on airspace initiatives. The organization actively supported airport improvements at Grand County facilities and promoted pilot-controlled lighting at Gunnison Airport to enhance safety during emergency operations.
CPA’s regulatory and safety efforts extended across multiple fronts: addressing state regulations affecting aboveground fuel tanks at FBOs, educating homeowners about formation flying safety near airports, and working with the Colorado Air National Guard on airspace efficiency improvements. The association successfully recruited new members at the JEFFCO Airshow and celebrated milestones including the first Project Pilot graduate, while honoring the memory of longtime member Grace Birge Mayfield, a WWII WASP pilot and CFI.
Key Topics
- New Colorado VFR Planning Chart released by Aeronautics Division
- Opposition to Proposition 13 (airport slot machine gambling)
- State regulation changes affecting aboveground fuel tanks (40-gallon limit)
- Formation flying safety and FAA examination of regulations
- Colorado Airspace Initiative and Special Use Airspace coordination with CANG
- Pilot-controlled lighting advocacy for Gunnison Airport
- Centennial Airport policy and business representation issues
- Grand County Airport Master Plans advancement
Events & Activities
- Stevens Field (Pagosa Springs) annual fly-in featuring 160+ Cessna 180s and 185s
- JEFFCO Airshow – August 30-31 (CPA recruitment and warbird formation flying)
- Centennial Airport Public Hearing – August 18 before Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority
- Gunnison Airport pilot-controlled lighting hearing – September (CPA testimony scheduled)
- Colorado Airspace Initiative meeting with CANG Colonel Andy Love – August 13
- Formation flying safety meeting with APA Airport management and residents
Member News
- David Larson recognized as first Private Pilot Certificate recipient under AOPA Project Pilot, passing checkride in June at Ft. Collins-Loveland Airport with mentor Mike Myshatyn
- Grace Birge Mayfield, longtime CPA member, WWII WASP ferry pilot, and CFI—passed away; CPA making contribution to Young Aviators in her memory
- CPA members Terry and Walt Barbo, Marlyn Taylor, and Priscilla Baldwin recognized for JEFFCO Airshow recruitment (12 new members)
- Jay Pointer welcomed as new member with positive comments about CPA’s general aviation focus
