Volume 15, No. 6 | July 1998 The July 1998 issue of Flight Lines highlights CPA’s active involvement in FAA airspace initiatives affecting Colorado aviation. President Bart Jones reports on the organization’s participation in hearings regarding the Air National Guard’s proposed modifications to low-level training routes and a new Military Operating Area (MOA) between Pueblo […]
Flight Lines June 1998 focuses on the Colorado Airspace Initiative (CAI), a significant proposal by the Colorado Air National Guard to reconfigure military training routes and modify airspace to accommodate F-16 pilot training needs. CPA President addresses concerns about the proposed Airburst C MOA, which would seal off the Arkansas Valley west of Pueblo and […]
Colorado Pilots Association’s May 1998 Flight Lines newsletter highlights the organization’s flagship Denver to Jackpot air race event, scheduled for July 11-12, with President Bart Jones encouraging members to participate in this popular competition that has run since 1976. The issue also features member stories celebrating the charm of small-town aviation, including a touching account […]
Flight Lines April 1998 covers the Colorado Pilots Association’s upcoming fly-in season and reflects on the Rocky Mountain Air Fair ’98. President Bart Jones highlights the Share the Ride Program to encourage non-pilot members to participate in fly-ins as passengers. The newsletter celebrates the success of the Air Fair despite challenging weather conditions, noting strong […]
The March 1998 issue of the Colorado Pilots Association’s Flight Lines newsletter features CPA President Bart Jones encouraging members to participate in scaled-back fly-in events designed to be more accessible to aircraft renters and less vulnerable to weather cancellations. The issue highlights an upcoming CPA semiannual meeting on April 4th at the hangar of Will […]
The February 1998 issue of Flight Lines highlights the Colorado Pilots Association’s growing prominence and upcoming activities. President Bart Jones addresses a concern raised by the local FAA office regarding editorial content in a previous newsletter, while also previewing the selection of fly-in trips from over 25 member suggestions. The newsletter welcomes new Editor Sarah […]
Flight Lines December 1997 covers significant developments affecting Colorado’s general aviation community. President Bart Jones reports a major victory for Centennial Airport, as a developer withdrew a proposal to build a 500-unit residential development near the airport’s runway following testimony from county officials and CPA member Carl Mason. The newsletter also highlights the successful annual […]
The November 1997 issue of Flight Lines features CPA President Bart Jones’s account of testifying before the Greenwood Village City Council regarding a proposed 500-unit residential development one mile off Centennial Airport’s north runway. Jones details the public hearing process and highlights how the developer’s presentation downplayed aircraft noise impacts and airport proximity, emphasizing the […]
Flight Lines (October 1997, Volume 14, No. 9) focuses on significant leadership transitions in Colorado aviation. The primary theme centers on Dennis Roberts’ departure as Director of the Colorado Aeronautical Division to assume the role of Vice President of Governmental and Technical Affairs with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). President Bart Jones highlights […]
Flight Lines from September 1997 addresses critical threats to Colorado’s general aviation airports and celebrates community aviation engagement. CPA President Bart Jones warns of mounting land use compatibility issues surrounding Denver-area airports, citing specific encroachment examples including the Meridian apartment project near Centennial Airport and housing developments near Jeffco Airport. The newsletter also features a […]
