Flight Lines April 1998 covers the Colorado Pilots Association's upcoming fly-in season and reflects on the Rocky Mountain Air Fair '98. President Bart Jones highlights the Share the Ride Program to encourage non-pilot members to participate in fly-ins as passengers. The newsletter celebrates the success of the Air Fair despite challenging weather conditions, noting strong attendance from aviation professionals and the popularity of new Career Corner and Learn-to-Fly pavilions. Coverage includes a memorable presentation by Colonel Bob Morgan, pilot of the famous Memphis Belle B-17 bomber, and discusses considerations for future Air Fair scheduling.
Key Topics
- Share the Ride Program for non-pilot members
- Rocky Mountain Air Fair '98 event review and attendance
- Career Corner and Learn-to-Fly Pavilion initiatives
- Colonel Bob Morgan's Memphis Belle presentation
- FAA IA Recertification Program seminars
- Air Fair scheduling and weather considerations
- AIRbase One aviation business database advertising
Events & Activities
- Rocky Mountain Air Fair '98 - March 7-8, 1998 at Wings Over the Rockies Museum; 9,500 total visitors despite near-blizzard conditions on opening day
- CPA Fly-in to Cosmos Sphere - June 20-21, Hutchinson, Kansas; Contact Rich Roberts at (970)407-8523
- Memphis Belle Presentation - Standing room only event in 500-seat B-1 Bomber Theater featuring Colonel Bob Morgan
- Recent CPA hangar dance featuring Rob and Andrea Duncan
Member News
- Rob Duncan recognized as member of Confederate Air Force; operates B-17 Bomber "The Sentimental Journey"
- Walt Barbo recognized as primary organizer of Rocky Mountain Air Fair '98
- Bill Hamilton from Granby recommended Cosmos Sphere destination based on personal visit
- Six new members signed up at CPA booth during Air Fair
