Flight Lines August 2009 features updates on Colorado aviation initiatives and community achievements. President Bob Kinney highlights the exciting progress on a pilot-oriented campground at Salida's Harriet Alexander Field (ANK), a project born from community collaboration that will provide a much-needed destination for Colorado pilots. The newsletter celebrates Michelle Snowden's CPA Scholarship Award as she pursues an Associate Degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology, and covers several noteworthy aviation events and accomplishments from CPA members throughout the month.
Key Topics
- Salida Airport Campground Development - ground preparation underway at Harriet Alexander Field (ANK)
- CPA Annual Scholarship Program - awards up to $2,000 annually to aviation-focused students
- Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) Response - Civil Air Patrol rescue coordination efforts
- Women in Aviation - participation in Air Race Classic 2009
- World Record Aviation Achievement
Events & Activities
- August 15, 2009, 6:30-9pm - CarolAnn Garrat world record flight presentation at Metro Airport, Mt. Evans Room (presentation begins 7pm)
- Air Race Classic 2009 - Colorado represented by CPA members Roxie Juul, Gretchen Jahn, and Marijke Unger, plus additional state participants
- June 26, 2009 - Civil Air Patrol emergency response to ELT signal near Red Table VOR, involving 30 rescue personnel
Member News
- Michelle Snowden - Awarded CPA Scholarship Grant ($2,000) for Aviation Maintenance Technology program at Colorado Northwestern Community College in Rangely; pursuing A&P mechanic certification by July 2010
- CarolAnn Garrat - Set three new world records on round-the-world flight in Mooney aircraft; flights benefited ALS awareness
- Air Race Classic Participants - Roxie Juul (with Stephanie Wells), Gretchen Jahn (with Dee Bond), Marijke Unger (with Kara Pruitt); support provided by Bill Totten and Karl Sutterfield
- Civil Air Patrol Recognition - Leonard Ginther and Colorado Wing CAP credited for coordinated rescue response
