Flight Lines September 2009 focuses on membership growth challenges and opportunities for the Colorado Pilots Association. With only 700 members among an estimated 16,000 certified pilots in Colorado, CPA President Bob Kinney emphasizes that lack of visibility rather than cost is hindering membership. The association has launched a comprehensive recruitment strategy including free trial memberships for newly certified pilots, enhanced membership booth presence at aviation events, expanded educational programs, and a member referral rewards program. The issue also features extensive coverage of Airventure 2009, where CPA members served as press correspondents and covered innovations in electric aviation and large aircraft developments.
Key Topics
- CPA membership recruitment and visibility initiatives
- Free trial membership program for newly certified private pilots
- Airventure 2009 attendance and exhibits (578,000 attendees, 10,000+ aircraft)
- Electric aircraft technology - Yuneec e430 electric motor glider
- Airbus A380 demonstration and Denver airport A380 readiness
- FAA plastic pilot certificate deadline (March 31, 2010)
- Colorado's NASAO display at Airventure
- New aviation products including pet oxygen systems
- Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) for CU football games
- CPA Mountain Flying class offerings
Events & Activities
- Glenwood Springs Fly-in - August 15-16, 2009 (hosted by Chuck Knuth and Heidi McGuire)
- Airventure 2009 - coverage by CPA press pass holders
- Town Hall meeting with Rep. Salazar regarding WAAM radar around Steamboat Springs (upcoming)
- Boulder Area TFR briefings for CU football games
Member News
- Welcome to new CPA member Neil Davis and guest Kim Nissen
- Judi Haglin assumes second board position as Membership Chairperson
- CPA reporters Chuck Knuth and Nick Slabakov covered Airventure 2009 with press passes
- Shahn Sederberg of CDOT Aeronautics maintained Colorado display at NASAO tent
