The June 2000 issue of Flight Lines highlights the Colorado Pilots Association’s active spring flying season. The newsletter features coverage of the successful 1st Annual Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast and Plane Wash at Business Aircraft Sales in Boulder, where over 100 breakfasts were served and approximately 30 aircraft were washed and detailed. President Will Barclay shares flying observations including a dramatic encounter with severe mountain turbulence while descending into Boulder, emphasizing the importance of recognizing weather hazards. The issue also promotes upcoming fly-ins, air shows, and highlights a notable speaker event featuring around-the-world aviator Jon Johanson.
The Salida fly-in trip showcased exceptional hospitality from local airport representative Bill Reeves, who coordinated continental breakfasts, loaner vehicles, white-water rafting, historical tours, and dinner theater for 29 participants across nine aircraft. Member testimonials demonstrate the value of CPA’s mountain flying instruction programs, with participants reporting significant skill development from hands-on cross-country training flights.
Key Topics
- 1st Annual Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast and Plane Wash success
- Mountain flying safety and turbulence awareness
- Historic B-24 Privateer aircraft sighting during Colorado fire suppression
- Mountain flying instruction and cross-country training value
- Plane detailing services and aircraft maintenance
- CPA participation at EAA Oshkosh Convention
Events & Activities
- 1st Annual Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast and Plane Wash — June 18, 2000 at Business Aircraft Sales, Boulder
- Salida Fly-In Weekend — June 2000; included continental breakfasts, river rafting, historical tours, and dinner theater for 29 participants
- EAA Chapter 515 Speaker Event — July 18 at 7:30 PM, Military Science Building, CSU campus, Ft. Collins; featuring Jon Johanson discussing three-time world circumnavigation in homebuilt RV-4
- EAA Oshkosh Convention — August 25-26, 2000
Member News
- Mark Vehlewald — CPA member and owner of Rocky Mountain Wing Waxers; provides mobile aircraft detailing services (719-520-0074)
- Larry Jones — Defending Jackpot Air Race Class Champion; former pilot of B-24 Privateer aircraft
- Bill Bredar — Member with beautifully maintained A36 Bonanza featured in pancake breakfast coverage
- Mark Henrichs — Testimonial on mountain flying instruction effectiveness; completed ground school and cross-country training with Mark Stevenson
- Dean Hall — CPA board member and EAA director emeritus; planning to fly with Jon Johanson to Oshkosh
- Bill Reeves — Salida airport representative recognized for exceptional hospitality coordinating fly-in activities
