The March 2019 issue of Flight Lines focuses on major organizational updates and membership engagement for the Colorado Pilots Association. The primary highlight is the anticipated launch of the new CPA website on March 15th, 2019, which represents a complete migration to a new platform via ClubExpress. The newsletter explains the delays were necessary to ensure proper functionality and custom programming, and provides detailed guidance for members on password resets, membership renewal, and payment processing on the new site. Additionally, the publication announces a shift in the newsletter's release schedule to include highlights from monthly board meetings, and welcomes new editorial leadership.
The President's message acknowledges the website delay while commending volunteers Brian Garrett and Rob Duncan for their extensive testing and problem-solving efforts. The newsletter also highlights recent Colorado Aviation Board grants totaling $3.54 million awarded to five Colorado airports for pavement maintenance projects, and notes the addition of Colorado's first officially charted seaplane base on Lake Meredith near Ordway in the updated Colorado Airport Directory.
Key Topics
- New CPA website migration and March 15th launch date
- Password reset procedures and membership renewal processes
- Changes to Flight Lines publication schedule and content
- Colorado Aviation Board discretionary grants ($3.54M total)
- First officially charted seaplane base in Colorado (Lake Meredith)
Events & Activities
- CPA Website Go-Live: March 15, 2019
- Glenwood Springs Fly-In: June 7-9, 2019 (white water rafting, caverns, hot springs, and other activities planned)
Member News
- New Members: Jason Krueger, Jason Gilsdorf, Wings Over the Rockies Museum
- Renewed Members: Raymond Watts, Aaron Schomberg, Dave Elliott, Lee Lesher, James Hogan, Frank Gallo, Philippe Camus, Joanne Brown, Larry Merkowitz, Mark Davis, Steven Tautz, Carl Boecher, Lois Defleur, Keith Lammey, Dru Whitledge, Ron Gray, Thomas Grzesik, Tracy Perry, Gil Jones, Bart Whitehouse, Vanita Gallo, Alan Dahms, Paul Tappen (rejoined), and Executive Flight Training LLC
- Recognition: Brian Garrett and Laurie Garrett (new Flight Lines editor) recognized as a "power couple" contributing to CPA operations
