May 1990 Flight Lines: The Colorado Pilots Association newsletter covers critical regulatory updates, advocacy efforts, and upcoming member events. President Vanita Gallo’s message addresses the FAA’s one-year extension on anti-drug testing plan requirements for certain operators under F.A.R. 135.1c, and proposes that CPA consider sponsoring a consortium to help members meet these compliance needs. The […]
The April 1990 Flight Lines newsletter highlights the Colorado Pilots Association’s diverse activities and volunteer-driven operations. President Vanita Gallo’s message emphasizes that CPA, founded in 1972, operates entirely through volunteer efforts to provide educational seminars, safety programs, fly-in events, and publications for the general aviation community. The newsletter showcases the extensive work accomplished by board […]
Summary: The March 1990 Colorado Pilots Association newsletter highlights legislative activities and upcoming association events. President Vanita Gallo reports significant progress on securing jet fuel sales tax revenues for aviation needs and details the CPA Board’s positions on pending state legislation, including successful opposition to a highway landing restriction. Key discussions include FAA airspace redesignation […]
Flight Lines, Volume 2, Number 2 (February 1990) focuses on membership growth initiatives, organizational restructuring, and mountain flying safety. The Colorado Pilots Association Board of Directors reports on their December and January meetings, highlighting new membership discount programs designed to attract private pilots and recent license holders. The organization also discusses plans for 1990 including […]
December 1989 Flight Lines highlights the Colorado Pilots Association’s achievements in safety promotion and pilot advocacy, while addressing critical challenges ahead. Vice President Mark Meyer’s message emphasizes that while CPA has successfully conducted Mountain Flying Courses, safety programs, and maintained vigilant legislative monitoring, the organization has struggled with communication and membership growth. To address reduced […]
November 1989 Flight Lines covers the Colorado Pilots Association’s recent leadership transition and organizational direction. New officers were elected at the October 21 Annual Meeting: President Vanita Gallo, Vice President Mark Meyer, Secretary Tony Miller, and Treasurer Don Vander Ploeg. President Gallo emphasizes CPA’s mission to serve all general aviation pilots regardless of airport affiliation, […]
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 […]
September 1989 Issue Summary: This issue of the Colorado Pilots Association Flight Lines covers regulatory concerns, airport management issues, and general aviation industry trends. President Walt Barbo addresses a significant legal question about airport closures for non-aeronautical purposes, particularly following automobile races held at Front Range Airport. The newsletter also reports on declining general aviation […]
Flight Lines, Vol. 6, No. 7 (August 1989), features President Walt Barbo’s account of a Post Jackpot Air Tour to West Yellowstone, where he and Terry Barbo observed the significant forest fire damage from the previous year’s fires. Though the extended tour attracted minimal participation, Barbo completed the journey and noted that while his DME […]
Summary: The July 1989 Colorado Pilots Association Flight Lines newsletter features President Walt Barbo’s discussion of FCC regulations governing private aircraft air-to-air communications on 122.75 MHz. After experiencing conflicts with commercial operators near the Grand Canyon, Barbo explores the frequency congestion issue and enforcement policies with FCC officials. The newsletter also announces the appointment of […]
