The July 2013 issue of Flight Lines features CPA President Mark Brown’s discussion of membership value and organizational mission, highlighting the association’s work in mountain flying education, backcountry airport access, and pilot scholarships. The newsletter includes a book review of “Contact! Britain!” about WWII ferry pilot Nancy Jane Miller, and coverage of a fly-in trip to Pella, Iowa that drew 17 members despite weather and wildfire challenges in Colorado.
Key Topics
- CPA membership benefits and recruitment efforts
- Mountain flying ground school program (offered twice yearly)
- Backcountry and recreational airport availability initiatives
- Rocky Mountain Light Sport Expo
- CPA scholarship programs for aviation careers
- Search for Education Chairperson volunteer
- Book review: “Contact! Britain!” – WWII women ferry pilot memoir
Events & Activities
- Mountain Flying Ground School – Next class in September 2013
- Oshkosh Airventure – CPA mountain flying preview presentation
- Pella, Iowa Fly-in – June 13-16, 2013, hosted by Bob & Shawn Kinney (17 CPA members attended)
- Planned potluck lunches summer/fall 2013 in non-Front Range areas
Member News
- Peggy Long – Book review contributor; working toward commercial single engine rating
- Bob & Shawn Kinney – Hosts of Pella, Iowa fly-in event
