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12 issues from 2011
Flight Lines — December 2011
December 2011 Flight Lines features the transition of leadership with new CPA President Mark Brown's inaugural message, along with a tribute to Dean Jaros, a passionate pilot and advocate for education and exploration wh…
Flight Lines — November 2011
The November 2011 issue of Flight Lines features CPA President Walt Barbo's annual message reflecting on organizational accomplishments and challenges faced by Colorado's aviation community. Barbo discusses the Colorado …
Flight Lines — October 2011
October 2011 Flight Lines highlights the Colorado Pilots Association's ongoing efforts to promote aviation both within and beyond the pilot community. President Walt Barbo emphasizes the organization's evolution from foc…
Flight Lines — September 2011
The September 2011 issue of Flight Lines remembers CPA member Bob Dawson and his wife Elaine, who were fatally injured in an aircraft accident on August 14, 2011. The newsletter focuses on the successful Mountain Flying …
Flight Lines — August 2011
The August 2011 issue of Flight Lines features CPA President Walt Barbo's reflections on successful airport fly-ins and pancake breakfasts across Colorado, highlighting the community engagement and support these events g…
Flight Lines — July 2011
The July 2011 issue of Flight Lines features President Walt Barbo's reflective message on the cancellation of the 2011 Denver to Jackpot Air Classic after 34 years of continuous operation since 1977. Barbo traces the eve…
Flight Lines — June 2011
The June 2011 issue of Flight Lines features coverage of the Rocky Mountain Light Sport Aircraft Expo held on May 14 at an undisclosed Colorado location. Despite challenging weather conditions with high winds, cold tempe…
Flight Lines — May 2011
The May 2011 issue of Flight Lines focuses on the affordability crisis in general aviation and efforts to make flying more accessible. CPA President Walt Barbo discusses rising fuel costs (now $4.75/gallon) and aircraft …
Flight Lines — April 2011
The April 2011 issue of Flight Lines focuses on the economic challenges facing small Colorado airports and introduces a new initiative from the Colorado Pilots Association. CPA President Walt Barbo highlights the devasta…
Flight Lines — March 2011
The March 2011 issue of Flight Lines focuses on initiatives to reverse the declining pilot population in Colorado and across the nation. CPA President Walt Barbo discusses FAA statistics showing approximately 600,000 act…
Flight Lines — February 2011
President Walt Barbo addresses concerns about declining pilot populations by highlighting positive developments within general aviation. While acknowledging challenges like high flight training costs, Barbo emphasizes ac…
Flight Lines — January 2011
The January 2011 issue of Flight Lines focuses on membership trends and retention within the Colorado Pilots Association. CPA President Walt Barbo discusses the national decline in active pilots from over 827,000 in the …
