Flight Lines May 1994 focuses on CPA membership growth, aviation safety awareness, and community engagement initiatives. The newsletter highlights increased membership (460 members, up 40 from the prior year) and emphasizes the importance of pilot vigilance through a near-miss incident discussion. Key initiatives include student airlift programs at both Grand Junction and Denver airports, continued Airlifeline volunteer medical transport operations, and a busy summer schedule of fly-ins throughout Colorado.
The President's Message emphasizes the organization's strength in numbers for addressing aviation issues and thanks the active CPA Board. Notable leadership changes include the transition of Flight Lines editorship from Terry Barbo to David Robertson. The newsletter also covers airport advocacy efforts, including support for Grand County airport master planning, and highlights an upcoming visit from AOPA President Phil Boyer on May 31st.
Key Topics
- CPA membership growth and recruitment initiatives
- Aviation safety: runway incursion awareness and constant vigilance
- Student Airlift programs introducing high school students to general aviation
- Airlifeline volunteer medical transport operations
- Summer fly-in schedule and events
- Grand County airport master planning advocacy
- Leadership transitions and board appreciation
- AOPA Pilot Mentor program discussion
Events & Activities
- May 14 & May 21: Student Airlifts at GJT and APA, led by Education Chair Roger Eotes
- May 31: AOPA President Phil Boyer pilot meeting at Radisson South near APA at 7:30 p.m.
- June 4: Van Aire fly-in
- June 11: St. Francis, KS Stearman Fly-in
- Summer fly-ins scheduled for Sterling, Gunnison, Greeley, Longmont, Salida, and other locations
- 18th Annual Colorado-to-Jackpot Air Classic (specific date not provided in excerpt)
- October: Air Fair
Member News
- Featured Member Spotlight: Tom Bein of Berthoud flies an aqua and white Cessna Skylane on trips throughout North America (Alaska to Baja Mexico, Caribbean) and is a constant CPA fly-in participant
- Newsletter Leadership Change: David Robertson of Louisville (private pilot, Jeffco) succeeds Terry Barbo as Flight Lines Editor
- Airlifeline Volunteers Recognized: John Schoonhoven, Peter and Betsy Luce, Walt Bell, and Bill Marshall acknowledged for medical transport volunteer work
- 22 Member Renewals Listed from various Colorado locations
