The July 1988 issue of Flight Lines focuses on opportunities for member involvement in the Colorado Pilots Association, particularly highlighting the need for a new Membership Chairman position. President Don Welsh emphasizes the importance of strong membership and active participation as CPA works to influence aviation policy and ensure Colorado’s general aviation community is heard […]
Governor Roy Romer signed legislation on May 24 creating a State Aeronautics Division under the Department of Military Affairs. The June 1988 issue of Flight Lines features President Don Welsh’s column encouraging CPA members to participate in AirLifeline, a non-profit charitable organization of volunteer pilots who donate their time, skills, fuel, and aircraft to fly […]
May 1988 Flight Lines Summary: The May issue of the Colorado Pilots Association newsletter features President Don Welsh’s reflection on attending the FAA’s “Operation Raincheck” program at the Longmont Air Traffic Control Center, highlighting the professionalism of Flight Service, Air Traffic Control, and other FAA personnel. The president emphasizes the importance of recognizing and thanking […]
The April 1988 Colorado Pilots Association Flight Lines addresses regulatory compliance and freedom in aviation, with President Don Welsh cautioning pilots about the balance between safety requirements and over-regulation. The newsletter highlights an upcoming Mountain Flying Course as the centerpiece event, planned for June in Colorado Springs with instruction, cross-country flights, and family activities. The […]
The March 1988 issue of the Colorado Pilots Association’s Flight Lines newsletter leads with President Don Welsh’s defense of general aviation safety in response to negative media coverage. Welsh cites statistics showing that general aviation accounts for only one percent of accidental deaths in the United States, with more Americans killed in bicycle and boating […]
Colorado Pilots Association Flight Lines, February 1988 focuses on two major aviation initiatives shaping Colorado’s future. President Don Welsh emphasizes that aviation is gaining recognition as an economic growth driver in Colorado and that the CPA community will play a vital role in this development. The primary highlights include planning for a major Colorado Air […]
December 1987 Flight Lines focuses on the Colorado Pilots Association’s organizational structure and features an in-depth member story about seaplane operations. President Don Welsh uses a metaphor of a lost pilot to describe CPA’s current navigation and communication efforts, emphasizing the organization’s commitment to maintaining operations with the help of its executive board and area […]
November 1987 Flight Lines features Colorado Pilots Association leadership reflecting on aviation’s evolution and the benefits of modern technology like ALOS and LLWAS weather systems. The newsletter covers the FAA Wings Program held at Burlington Airport, which recognized 24 pilots across multiple proficiency levels, and highlights a significant Congressional hearing on proposed TCA regulations hosted […]
October 1987 Issue (Vol. 4, No. 9) – This issue of the Colorado Pilots Association newsletter focuses primarily on aviation insurance guidance from President Sonny Elgin. The president’s message provides comprehensive information about purchasing aviation insurance policies, emphasizing the importance of broker knowledge and experience alongside premium costs. Key distinctions are drawn between hull coverage […]
September 1987 Flight Lines focuses on stress management in aviation and coverage of the 1987 EAA Fly-In at Oshkosh. President Sonny Elgin’s message emphasizes that everyday hassles and personal stress can be as dangerous as major life events, and urges pilots to preflight themselves emotionally and physically before each flight, noting that pilots—not aircraft—cause accidents. […]
