The August 2011 issue of Flight Lines features CPA President Walt Barbo’s reflections on successful airport fly-ins and pancake breakfasts across Colorado, highlighting the community engagement and support these events generate for general aviation. The newsletter celebrates exceptional airports while introducing a new “Unfriendly Airport of the Year” category to address airports creating barriers for general aviation users. Additionally, the issue covers the CPA’s successful fly-in to Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota, where 13 CPA aircraft participated in a large gathering of general aviation planes and enjoyed impressive military aircraft demonstrations.
Key Topics
- Airport open houses and fly-ins as community engagement and general aviation promotion
- Outstanding Airport of the Year Award recognition program
- Introduction of “Unfriendly Airport of the Year” category
- Airport security fence and identification badge fee disputes on western slope
- FAA Airport Compliance Manual (Order 5190.8B) and federal funding requirements
- Ellsworth Air Force Base fly-in experience and military aircraft demonstrations
- General aviation economic climate and airport sustainability
Events & Activities
- Granby/Grand County Airport Annual Pancake Breakfast Fly-In – July 2, 2011: Over 700 breakfasts served, 60+ aircraft, raised over $10,000 for EAA Chapter 1267 youth scholarship programs
- Kelly Airpark Pancake Breakfast Fly-In – July 9, 2011: Dozens of aircraft, expanded menu with fruit and beverages
- CPA 2011 Ellsworth Air Force Base Fly-In – June 4-5, 2011 in Rapid City, South Dakota: 13 CPA aircraft participated among 45 total general aviation aircraft; featured B-52, C-17, C-5 Galaxy, F-15, F-16, F-22, P-3 Orion, B-25, TBM Avenger, B-1, and B-2 static displays and aerial demonstrations including US Army Golden Knights parachute team
Member News
- Marilyn Taylor and Mark Holiday spotted at Kelly Airpark Pancake Breakfast, arriving in Mark’s P&W Mulicoupe aircraft
- Jim Yonkins recognized as “Classic-Aircraft-Builder” who designed and built the Mulicoupe, combining features of the Monocoupe 90 and Mr Mulligan designs (six aircraft built)
- Eric Jensen attended Ellsworth Air Force Base fly-in with Jabiru aircraft, noted as crowd pleaser
