December 2004 Flight Lines features the Colorado Pilots Association’s transition to new leadership for 2005, with President Bart Jones reflecting on the organization’s growth and the importance of both new talent and long-term member participation. The newsletter emphasizes CPA’s expanded fly-in schedule, improved web presence, and strong institutional knowledge preserved through overlapping leadership roles. Additionally, the issue highlights critical safety initiatives, including a push for Colorado pilots to register on the FAA’s safety website and an in-depth accident narrative about managing icing conditions in flight.
Key Topics
- 2005 CPA Officer elections and leadership transitions
- Organizational growth and expanded fly-in schedule
- Web site modernization and online registration systems
- FAA Safety website registration campaign for Colorado pilots
- Icing encounter and emergency procedures in general aviation
- Mountain Flying Course leadership
- Recognition of long-term member contributions
Events & Activities
- Annual CPA meeting and election (December 2004)
- Christmas Party (mentioned as upcoming event)
- Expanded 2005 fly-in schedule
Member News
- Bart Jones – Elected President for 2005
- Sarah Dolliver – Elected Vice President
- Gloria Baltz – Reelected Secretary
- Peggy Long – Elected Treasurer (transitioned from Programs Director)
- Mary Jones – Stepping down as newsletter editor after five years
- Bev Boecher – New newsletter editor and desktop publisher
- Brian Jones – Leading Mountain Flying Course
- Rob Duncan – Web master; designed online fly-in registration
- Walt and Terry Barbo – Recognized for long-term administrative contributions
