The October 2006 Flight Lines features the Colorado Pilots Association's collaboration with Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum for an educational Barnstormer Tour at Granby Elementary School, introducing 41 fifth-graders to aviation, math, and science. The newsletter also highlights CPA President Bart Jones' personal accounts of fall fly-ins to backcountry destinations including Marble and Delores Point, emphasizing the challenges and rewards of recreational aviation despite unpredictable weather conditions. The issue showcases the association's commitment to youth aviation education while celebrating member involvement and the broader economic impact of Colorado's aviation community.
Key Topics
- Barnstormer Tour educational initiative connecting aviation to math and science
- CPA leadership and member contributions to community outreach
- Fall backcountry fly-in experiences and seasonal aviation activities
- Airport history and aviation career opportunities for youth
- Economic impact of regional airports on Colorado communities
- Collaborative efforts between CPA, EAA, AOPA, and Wings Over the Rockies Museum
Events & Activities
- CPA Annual Meeting: Saturday, November 4, 2006 at 9:00 am, Frontier Airlines Center One, 7001 Tower Road
- Granby Barnstormer Tour: Fifth-grade educational fly-in at Granby/Grand County Airport featuring airport tours, cockpit experiences, and flight simulator demonstrations
- Marble Airstrip Fly-in: Fall recreational fly-in with 15+ aircraft, hiking, and community dinner provided by Marble Historical Society
- Delores Point Backcountry Trip: Remote airstrip destination fly-in by CPA President and members
- Hatch, NM Chile Festival Fly-in: Planned event cancelled due to weather (rescheduled for following year)
- Thermopolis, WY Hot Springs Trip: Memorial Day weekend fly-in led by Eric and Deb Jensen
Member News
- Dr. Penny Hamilton: Granby resident and world aviation speed record co-holder who presented airport history to students and provided her Piper Turbo Arrow III for cockpit experiences
- Walt Barbo: Recognized for volunteering to mentor youth and creating computer flight simulation for the Museum's aviation education program; current CPA board member
- Bill Hamilton: Current president of Friends of the Granby Airport, Inc., AOPA Central Region Rep, and 38-year pilot who discussed aviation career opportunities with students
- Glenna Cook: New private pilot who emphasized achievement and career opportunities for women in aviation
- Mark and Connie Hopkins: Recognized for planning the Hatch, NM fly-in
- CPA President Bart Jones: Featured for leadership and continued promotion of backcountry recreational flying
- Colonel Ed Huber: Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel and CPA member who led the Barnstormer Tour
- Rudy Perez: Barnstormer Tour instructor and EAA member assisting with aerodynamics education
