The April 2015 issue of Flight Lines celebrates Colorado aviation community and highlights several initiatives to strengthen connections among pilots and aviation professionals. President Ann Beardall emphasizes the importance of the upcoming Aviation Meet and Greet, designed to foster face-to-face relationships and address emerging challenges such as drone safety. The newsletter also features a personal account from member Geremy Kornreich about flying at sea level in Florida, contrasting the experience with high-altitude Colorado flying, and celebrates a cherished member’s milestone birthday.
The issue introduces a new CPA member benefit—a branded merchandise store partnership with Lands’ End—making it easier for members to purchase Colorado Pilots Association logo items. This partnership addresses a long-standing need previously managed manually by Terry Barbo and provides members with quality apparel and accessories featuring the CPA logo.
Key Topics
- CPA Aviation Meet and Greet—building community relationships
- Drone/UAS safety concerns and collaborative education efforts
- High-altitude flying challenges in Colorado
- Sea-level flying experience and aircraft performance differences
- CPA Company Store launch through Lands’ End partnership
- 2015 fly-in season and CPA events calendar
Events & Activities
- Aviation Meet and Greet – April 11, 2015, 1:00–4:00 PM at Legacy Air hangar, KBJC Rocky Mountain Metro (11905 Corporate Way, Broomfield, Colorado)
- Mid-March 2015 – Birthday celebration flight to Enid for member Vern Foster’s 98th birthday
- 2015 CPA Expo and fly-in season destinations (mentioned but not detailed)
Member News
- Vern Foster – Honored for his 98th birthday with a celebration flight organized by CPA members and friends to Enid in mid-March; recognized as a treasured member despite no longer living in Colorado
- Geremy Kornreich – Featured for flying his father on his 80th birthday in Florida, experiencing sea-level flying in a Cessna 172P with CFI Jim Fogarty
- Terry Barbo – Recognized for her years of managing CPA merchandise orders
