Colorado Pilots Association's June 2019 "Flight Lines" newsletter celebrated significant milestones and provided important updates for the aviation community. The main highlight was the presentation of the Colorado Division of Aeronautics' first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award to CPA member Walt Barbo on June 7, 2019, recognizing his exceptional contributions to Colorado aviation over his extensive career. The newsletter also covered critical infrastructure news, including a major runway renovation project at Meadow Lake Airport (KFLY) scheduled to begin in July, and provided updates on website improvements and membership features.
President Bart Jones highlighted important reminders for BasicMed users regarding the two-year recertification requirement and provided detailed information about the Meadow Lake Airport runway closure timeline. The newsletter also included a tribute to Eric Jensen, a former CPA President and Fort Collins Area Representative who passed away in May. Additionally, webmaster Brian Garrett detailed new features on the CPA website, including a searchable member directory with mapping capabilities to help pilots locate fellow members by airport location, aircraft type, or tail number.
Key Topics
- Walt Barbo receives first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award from Colorado Division of Aeronautics
- BasicMed two-year recertification requirement reminder for current users
- Meadow Lake Airport (KFLY) runway 15/33 closure for replacement project
- CPA website enhancements including Members Only Directory with search and mapping features
- Membership data accuracy and profile updates
- FAQ section development for website navigation
Events & Activities
- June 1-2: Fly-In to Canyon de Chelly, Arizona - 14 aircraft participated with tours of historic canyon dwellings and Navajo cultural sites
- June 15: RMMA JAA Fly-in
- June 15: Lake Meredith Splash-in
- June 22: CPA High Altitude/Mountain Ground School
- June 29: 75th Anniversary of GXY
- July 1: CPA Board Meeting at APA
- July 6: Granby Pancake Breakfast/Fly-in
- July 9 - September: Meadow Lake Airport (KFLY) main runway (15/33) closure for reconstruction (72-day project)
Member News
- Walt Barbo: Honored with the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award from the Colorado Division of Aeronautics for his significant contributions to Colorado aviation
- Eric Jensen: Passed away in May; former CPA President (2003) and Fort Collins Area Representative; remembered as a regular attendee at fly-ins
- Canyon de Chelly Fly-in Participants: Pilots from Front Range, GJT, Pagosa, Monte Vista, and Phoenix/Prescott Comanche Club attended the June 1-2 event led by David Ladd
