April 1999 Flight Lines highlights an active spring and summer for Colorado Pilots Association members. The newsletter emphasizes participation in upcoming fly-ins, pancake breakfasts, and airshows, with a renewed "Share the Ride" program to help members without aircraft attend events. The President's message celebrates strong member engagement, the Safety/Education committee's revival, and a full calendar of activities. Key events include fly-ins to Cortez, Santa Fe, and Pioneer Village in Nebraska, along with the successful Air Fair 1999 at Wings Over the Rockies that attracted over 15,000 visitors.
Key Topics
- Share the Ride program for members needing transportation to fly-ins
- Summer calendar of events and aviation activities
- Safety and Education committee reactivation
- Website presence at www.airbase1.com/cpa
- Air Fair 1999 success and attendance statistics
- General aviation promotion in Colorado
Events & Activities
- Ute Mountain Fly-in - April 24 to Cortez, CO
- Santa Fe Opera Trip - July 17-18 (option for Friday July 16 arrival to see Carmen); Fairfield Inn accommodations; upgraded opera tickets $82 per person
- Pioneer Village Fly-in - May 22-23 to Minden, Nebraska; family-focused trip featuring 28 historic buildings and 50,000+ artifacts; includes happy hour and dinner
- Air Fair 1999 - March 13-14 at Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum; attracted 15,734 visitors; 1,700 attended technical seminars
- Multiple pancake breakfasts and airshows scheduled throughout summer
Member News
- Strong attendance at quarterly meeting in Boulder with new member sign-ups
- Door prize winners at Air Fair 1999 included Ernest Barela (simulator time), Gregory Josephs (airline tickets), and Ralph Bemhardt
- Bartlett Jones recognized for original "Share the Ride" concept from two years prior
