The July 2019 issue of Flight Lines celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission with a personal account from CPA member Ray Hawkins, who recounts his experience as a high school student attending the historic launch at Cape Canaveral in July 1969. The newsletter also highlights upcoming CPA events, including the Annual Meeting in November featuring a presentation on U.S. missile defense systems, and announces plans for the Holiday Party in December at Front Range Airport’s restaurant. Additionally, the webmaster provides updates on the recently launched CPA website, including new FAQ sections and member resources.
Key Topics
- Apollo 11 50th Anniversary celebration and member reminiscence
- CPA Annual Meeting with strategic missile defense presentation
- Holiday Party venue selection and planning
- CPA website enhancements and member resources
- FAQ section and tutorial videos for website navigation
- Members-only features including member lookup and aircraft owner directories
Events & Activities
- CPA Annual Meeting: Saturday, November 9th – Presentation by LTC Paul Tappen, Commanding Officer of the Missile Defense Battalion at Fort Greeley, Alaska, on U.S. strategic missile defense systems
- CPA Holiday Party: Sunday, December 8th at Front Range Airport restaurant
- Support Event: June 8th – Six planes and a helicopter landed at Glenwood Springs (KGWS) in support of the airport
Member News
- Ray Hawkins, SPA Liaison and self-proclaimed “space nerd,” shared his firsthand account of attending the Apollo 11 launch at Cape Canaveral as a high school student, including how he and his brother obtained press credentials and attended NASA news conferences
