The September 1996 issue of Flight Lines covers several important topics affecting Colorado aviation. The CPA held a successful fly-in to Creede’s Mineral County Airport (elevation 8,680 feet) on August 10-11, showcasing one of Colorado’s highest public airports. The newsletter also addresses significant regulatory and legal matters, including litigation at Silverheels Gliderport over noise complaints, proposed restrictions on tour overflights at Rocky Mountain National Park, and ongoing delays in hearings regarding the Meridian apartment complex development near Centennial Airport.
President’s message emphasizes the CPA’s advocacy role in these issues, particularly regarding the Silverheels Gliderport case which may establish new Colorado aviation law. The newsletter also highlights the Denver Regional Council of Governments’ new Regional Aviation System Plan (RASP), which projects healthy growth in regional aviation operations and passenger service through 2020, with general aviation operations expected to increase significantly alongside a predicted 50% increase in DIA passenger traffic.
Key Topics
- Silverheels Gliderport litigation over noise complaints and county legal challenges
- Regional Aviation System Plan (RASP) forecasting growth through 2020
- Proposed restrictions on Rocky Mountain National Park tour overflights
- Meridian apartment complex development delays near Centennial Airport
- High-altitude airport operations and density altitude considerations
- Historical overview of Creede, Colorado and notable figures from its mining boom era
Events & Activities
- CPA Fly-in to Creede, Colorado — August 10-11, 1996 at Mineral County Memorial Airport
- Shotgun Hill graveyard tour during Creede visit
