July 2003 Flight Lines highlights the Colorado Pilots Association’s active summer schedule and community engagement. President Eric Jensen reflects on the CPA’s volunteer-driven culture while also emphasizing safety following a fatal RV-6 crash at his home base. The newsletter features positive outreach efforts at the Rocky Mountain EAA Regional Fly-in at Longmont, where the CPA educated the public about experimental aircraft, alongside a well-attended EAA pancake breakfast at Granby with 80 aircraft participating. Member activities ranged from scenic fly-in trips to the Missouri Ozarks to upcoming regional events, demonstrating the organization’s commitment to both flying and camaraderie.
The issue underscores ongoing organizational needs, particularly the search for a volunteer to guide the CPA through the non-profit incorporation process to achieve 501(c)(3) status. Beyond administrative matters, the newsletter celebrates member accomplishments and promotes the safety culture essential to experimental aviation, reminding pilots of emergency procedures and the importance of proper aircraft design and construction standards.
Key Topics
- Organizational development—seeking volunteer for non-profit 501(c)(3) status application
- Safety emphasis following fatal experimental aircraft crash on June 28
- Public education about experimental aircraft design and safety standards
- Volunteer appreciation and board member recognition
- Aviation community engagement and fly-in participation
Events & Activities
- Rocky Mountain EAA Regional Fly-in—Longmont Airport (2V2), June; CPA booth with barbecue lunch hosted by John and Cathy Martyny
- Granby EAA Pancake Breakfast—July 5; 80 aircraft, 500+ attendees; attended by current and former CPA presidents
- Missouri Canoe Trip—July 3-6; five aircraft departed for Current River wilderness experience led by Lea Blohm and Brian Jones
- SAC Museum Fly-in—September 27-28 in Lincoln; 20 rooms reserved, contact Sarah Dolliver
- Marble Private Airstrip Fly-in—September 6-7; limited to 60 aircraft (40 CPA, 20 others); registration and waiver required, contact Ed Huber
Member News
- Lucile Mary Bledsoe—Renewed Master Instructor designation; CFI at Wray Municipal Airport (2V5) specializing in primary and instrument training; active in the 99s and serves as Aviation Safety Counselor for Denver FSDO
