Colorado Pilots Association’s July 2004 Flight Lines newsletter features President John Martynyʼs reflective account of an unexpected aviation adventure to Wendover Airfield in Nevada, a historic WWII bomber base where Col. Paul Tibbets trained the 509th Bomber Group. The president discovered the baseʼs remarkable legacy and its current preservation efforts, proposing a future CPA fly-in to the historic site. The newsletter also promotes an Aviation Day golf tournament at Grand Elk Golf Course in Granby, Colorado, with convenient airport access, and includes a technical article on proper mixture management by Vern Foster addressing common misconceptions about leaning procedures at various altitudes.
Key Topics
- Aviation History: Wendover Airfield (WWII bomber base) and its significance in atomic bomb delivery training
- Historic Preservation: Challenges in preserving aging military bases and aviation infrastructure
- General Aviation Experience: Benefits of unexpected discoveries through general aviation travel
- Technical Training: Proper mixture control and leaning procedures for engines at various altitudes
- CPA Events: Craig Steamboat area fly-in activity recap
Events & Activities
- Aviation Day Golf Tournament – August 21, 2004 at Grand Elk Golf Course, Granby, Colorado; $89 per player; 9:30 AM shotgun start; registration deadline August 11
- Granby Airport (GNB) Access – 5 minutes from tournament venue; 24-hour Jet A and Avgas available; transportation provided by airport volunteers
- Craig Steamboat CPA Fly-in – June 12-13, 2004 (completed); included hangar breakfast
- Future Activity Proposed: CPA fly-in to Wendover Airfield with base tours
Member News
- President John Martynyʼs Anniversary Flight: Flew to Healdsburg, California wine country and Samoa Bed & Breakfast on historic WWII blimp base with wife Cathie
- Editor Notice: September/October newsletter will be combined; deadline August 14th; editor traveling to Spain for 6-week trek
