The June 2002 issue of Flight Lines focuses on organizational growth and aviation safety. CPA President Walt Barbo reflects on his mid-term progress, emphasizing the importance of team effort and coalition-building to strengthen the organization’s role as Colorado’s voice for general aviation. He highlights accomplishments in newsletter quality, fly-in activity organization, and membership administration, while identifying unfinished priorities including committee structure completion and inter-organizational coordination. The issue also covers significant airspace safety matters affecting Colorado pilots and promotes the organization’s major annual flying event.
Key activities include the 26th Annual Denver to Jackpot Air Classic scheduled for July 13 starting at Jeffco Airport, and a recent Wings Safety Seminar focused on crash investigation lessons. Additionally, CPA advocacy efforts are detailed regarding tower proposals and airspace determinations, demonstrating the organization’s ongoing efforts to protect general aviation interests in Colorado airspace.
Key Topics
- CPA organizational effectiveness and team-based management philosophy
- Newsletter quality improvements and publishing transition
- Fly-in activity expansion and variety
- Membership administration and record management
- Aviation safety education and crash investigation training
- Tall antenna tower proposals and airspace hazard determinations
- FAA airspace and minimum obstruction clearance altitude (MOCA) issues
- General aviation advocacy and regulatory coordination
Events & Activities
- 26th Annual Denver to Jackpot Air Classic – July 13, 2002, starting at Jeffco Airport, featuring fuel consumption competition and awards ceremony with entertainment
- CPA Wings Safety Seminar on Crash Investigations – May 11, 2002, at Signature Flight Support (Centennial Airport), presented by Greg Feith (NTSB Aviation Safety Consultant) with 39 attendees
- CPA Fly-in Trip to Fredericksburg – attended by new members Steve and Kris Orr
Member News
- Recognition of Volunteers: Mary Jones recognized for technical problem-solving in newsletter printing transition; Jan McKenzie commended for creating expanded fly-in activities; Terry Barbo acknowledged for administrative capabilities in membership records and mountain flying program
- Denver-to-Jackpot Achievement: Eric Jensen (CPA VP) and Deb Jensen placed 1st in fuel consumption competition in 2001 event, flying a Mooney M20F
- Condolences: CPA extends sympathy to new members Steve and Kris Orr and their daughter Miranda on the loss of their 14-year-old son
