The February 1998 issue of Flight Lines highlights the Colorado Pilots Association's growing prominence and upcoming activities. President Bart Jones addresses a concern raised by the local FAA office regarding editorial content in a previous newsletter, while also previewing the selection of fly-in trips from over 25 member suggestions. The newsletter welcomes new Editor Sarah Barclay and thanks outgoing editor David Robertson for four years of service.
The issue features coverage of the upcoming Rocky Mountain Air Fair'98, which has grown significantly since its inception to become a major regional event. With over 100 exhibitors confirmed and 25,000-30,000 expected visitors, the two-day event at Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum promises to be the largest yet. New this year includes volunteer incentives and FAA Wings Program drawings offering complementary airline tickets.
Additionally, the newsletter includes an interview with George Warner, President of the Montana Pilots Association and Mayor of Dillon, Montana, discussing potential fly-in opportunities between the two state associations and the differences in their organizational focuses and membership size.
Key Topics
- FAA Aviation Safety Program and Aviation Safety Counselors
- CPA fly-in trip planning and scheduling
- Rocky Mountain Air Fair growth and regional significance
- FAA Wings Program incentives
- Traffic and parking management for Air Fair'98
- Inter-state pilot association collaboration opportunities
- Editor transition and newsletter management
Events & Activities
- Rocky Mountain Air Fair'98 – March 7-8, 1998 at Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum in Denver
- CPA Christmas Party – Held at Le Coupoule with door prizes from AOPA and Cessna Company
- Proposed CPA Fly-in to Dillon, Montana – Summer 1998, hosted by Montana Pilots Association with barbecue
- FAA Wings Program – Scheduled at Air Fair with airline ticket drawing incentives
Member News
- Walt and Terry Barbo – Featured flying their red and white Cessna T210; Walt serves as president of the Rocky Mountain Aviation & Aerospace Association and sponsors the Air Fair
- Sarah Barclay – New Flight Lines Editor; owns and operates Business Aircraft Sales at Boulder Airport with husband Will
- David Robertson – Recognized for four years of service as Flight Lines Editor
- George Warner – President of Montana Pilots Association and Mayor of Dillon, Montana
- Mary Senft – Air Fair Director overseeing volunteer coordination
- Earl Bolton – Chairman of Air Fair volunteer committee
