The September/October 2000 issue of Flight Lines features a mix of celebration and reflection from the Colorado Pilots Association. The centerpiece is the 4th Annual Full Moon Hangar Party hosted on September 16th at Business Aircraft Sales, which drew over 900 attendees and featured vintage aircraft including a DC-3 once owned by Hap Arnold. However, the newsletter also addresses a sobering reminder of aviation safety following the recent fatal V-Tail Bonanza accident involving local pilots Dick and Mel Brendt, both highly experienced with approximately 16,000 hours each. President Will Barclay uses this tragedy to reflect on the paradoxical relationship between experience and safety, cautioning that even veteran pilots must maintain vigilance against overconfidence and complacency.
The main feature article highlights a practical solution for aircraft co-owners: AircraftClubs.com, a web-based scheduling platform created by Colorado pilot Tim Dumler. Charles Luce, who recently became a quarter-share owner of a 1964 Cessna 182 (N3664U), describes how the service solves the coordination challenges that arise when multiple owners need to schedule shared aircraft without relying on phone tag and voicemail.
Key Topics
- Aircraft ownership and co-ownership scheduling challenges
- Aviation safety and the relationship between pilot experience and accident risk
- AircraftClubs.com – online scheduling platform for shared aircraft
- Vintage aircraft and aviation history
- Colorado aviation community and FBO operations
Events & Activities
- 4th Annual Full Moon Hangar Party – September 16, 2000 at Business Aircraft Sales; over 900 attendees; featured vintage aircraft including Lockheed C-60 “Heavenly Cargo” and DC-3
- Memorial Service – Hosted by Flatirons Aviation for pilots Dick and Mel Brendt, attended by pilots, friends, and family from around the world
Member News
- Michael and Leslie Maya-Charles – Spotted at Full Moon Hangar Party; Leslie won award for best 1940s dress; Michael participated in DC-3 flight experience
- Charles Luce – Recently purchased one-quarter ownership interest in 1964 Cessna 182 (N3664U) with three partners; featured in article about aircraft scheduling solutions
- Will Barclay – CPA President; co-owner of newly acquired Flatirons Aviation at Boulder Municipal Airport (acquired August 1, 2000); offering 25-cent per gallon discount for CPA members through end of year
- Tim Dumler – Colorado pilot and creator of AircraftClubs.com scheduling platform
