Flight Lines December 2017 focuses on leadership transitions, organizational achievements, and safety concerns within the Colorado Pilots Association. New President Bart Jones highlights CPA's accomplishments including a record-breaking 50-plane fly-in to the solar eclipse in Alliance, Nebraska, ongoing success of the Mountain Flying Course, and progress toward seaplane approval in Colorado. Jones outlines immediate goals to strengthen the organization by recruiting a Marketing Director and Web Master, and invites members to participate in upcoming fly-ins and planning sessions.
The newsletter includes a guest article examining the controversial proposal to privatize air traffic control, with arguments from both proponents and opponents. Additionally, an article by CFI Reggie Paulk addresses preventable mountain flying accidents, examining two tragic incidents involving both inexperienced and experienced pilots to highlight critical safety lessons for the mountain flying community.
Key Topics
- CPA leadership transition and organizational goals for 2018
- Record-breaking solar eclipse fly-in to Alliance, Nebraska with 50 aircraft
- Mountain Flying Course continuing national recognition and scholarship support
- Seaplane approval efforts for Colorado waters
- Recruitment needs: Marketing Director and Web Master positions
- Air Traffic Control privatization debate and implications for general aviation
- Mountain flying accident prevention and safety analysis
- CPA merchandise and member engagement through Land's End
Events & Activities
- December 10, 2017: CPA Christmas Party organized by Treasurer Cindy Jewel
- January 13, 2018 (Saturday morning): Fly-in meeting to brainstorm new fly-in destinations for the year, guided by Bob Kenny
- 2018 fly-in series planning underway with member input invited
Member News
- Bart Jones: Elected CPA President; retired and recommitted to organizational leadership
- Rich Barclay: Serving as Vice President
- Gary Toby and Bill Totten: Recognized for outstanding leadership as previous President and Vice President
- Marty Brophy and Jan McKenzie: Organizers of the record-setting solar eclipse fly-in
- Bill Standerfer and Bill Dun: Continuing technological improvements to the Mountain Flying Course
- Ray Hawkins: Leading seaplane approval efforts for Colorado
- Cindy Jewel: Treasurer organizing Christmas Party
