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, […]
The August 1996 issue of Flight Lines covers the Colorado Pilots Association’s ongoing efforts to protect aviation interests across the state. Major focus areas include the continued fight against the Meridian Apartment Complex near Centennial Airport, preservation of the Silver Heels Glider Port in South Park, and development of recreational back-country airstrips throughout Colorado. The […]
The July 1996 issue of Flight Lines highlights the Colorado Pilots Association’s commitment to growing general aviation through personal outreach and community involvement. President’s Message emphasizes “the little things”—small acts of kindness like introducing friends to flying through Discovery Flights—as key to achieving the GA community’s goal of 100,000 student starts by 2000. The newsletter […]
The June 1996 issue of Flight Lines focuses on regulatory developments affecting general aviation, including Congressional action on aviation records following a tragic accident involving a child record-setter, the removal of aviation trust funds from the federal budget, and the elimination of FCC radio licensing fees. The newsletter also covers local issues such as the […]
The May 1996 issue of Flight Lines highlights the Colorado Pilots Association’s growing membership, which has climbed to nearly 600 members. President Patti Arthur emphasizes the need for a strong organization to combat state legislation threatening general aviation, address airport encroachment issues, and promote noise abatement awareness. The newsletter prominently features concerns about residential development […]
The April 1996 issue of Flight Lines reports on a successful second consecutive CPA flying visit to Central America in February, with 17 members flying seven aircraft to Guatemala. The newsletter also covers important advocacy issues facing Colorado pilots, including airport encroachment threats at Centennial Airport and proposed access fees at Erie Tri-County Airport. The […]
The March 1996 issue of Flight Lines highlights significant developments in Colorado’s general aviation community, with major focus on the formation of the Colorado General Aviation Council (CAGE), a long-awaited umbrella organization bringing together diverse aviation groups. The newsletter features President Patti Arthur’s message expressing concern about internal divisions within general aviation, calling for unity […]
Flight Lines (February 1996, Volume 13, No. 1) focuses on Colorado’s aviation landscape and the Colorado Pilots Association’s ongoing efforts to protect general aviation interests. The primary concern addressed is airport encroachment, exemplified by a proposed 1,500-unit apartment complex near Centennial Airport—the second busiest general aviation airport in America. Despite initial setbacks, CPA successfully lobbied […]
Flight Lines December 1995 focuses on the critical issue of airport noise complaints and their threat to general aviation in Colorado. President Patti Arthur reports that noise complaints are at an all-time high, with homeowners groups becoming increasingly organized in efforts to close airports, impose landing fees, or establish curfews. The CPA is responding by […]
Colorado Pilots Association Flight Lines, November 1995 (Vol. 12, No. 11) focuses on President Patti Arthur’s vision for the coming year and highlights from the CPA membership. The newsletter addresses key challenges facing general aviation including noise complaints at Colorado airports, declining pilot numbers, and the need for better mountain flying education. Major initiatives outlined […]
