Volume 16, No. 5 • June 1999
The June 1999 issue of Flight Lines features the President’s Wife’s Message, a personal account of how to become involved in aviation as a non-pilot spouse. The author, Jean Bartley, shares her journey from being initially uninterested in flying to earning her pilot’s license on April 5th after nearly 24 months of training. She offers practical advice for spouses wanting to engage with their partner’s aviation passion, ranging from flying as a co-pilot and reading aviation books to taking a pinch-hitter emergency course and eventually pursuing a full pilot’s license. The newsletter also highlights a seasonal fly-in trip to Cortez and the Ute Mountain Tribal Park, showcasing the adventure and camaraderie within the CPA community.
The issue introduces a new column, “Rick’s Tool Box,” and continues coverage of flying in Mexico. The Fly Mart section offers classified listings for buying and selling aviation-related items.
Key Topics
- How spouses can become involved in aviation and pursue pilot certification
- Emergency preparedness and pinch-hitter training courses
- Mountain flying and seasonal fly-in trips
- Ute Mountain Tribal Park archaeological sites and Anasazi history
- Aviation as an investment and family passion
- New column: Rick’s Tool Box
- Flying in Mexico (Bienvenidos)
- Fly Mart classified advertisements
Events & Activities
- May 8 Fly-In: First seasonal fly-in trip to Cortez, Colorado featuring approximately 22 CPA members, perfect weather, and guided tours of Ute Mountain Tribal Park
- Jackpot Air Race: Annual CPA air race to Nevada mentioned as an upcoming event
- Pinch-Hitter Courses: Multiple courses offered throughout the year; contact Sue Osborne at the 99s for information (303-471-0665)
Member News
- Jean Bartley: President’s wife earned her pilot’s license on April 5th after approximately 24 months of flight training, now qualified to serve as emergency pinch-hitter for her husband’s flights
