Volume 25, No. 1 | April 2005
The April 2005 issue of Flight Lines focuses on membership growth and pilot education initiatives for the Colorado Pilots Association. President Bart Jones emphasizes that membership is the lifeblood of CPA and encourages members to actively recruit new pilots by keeping membership applications readily available. The organization has maintained membership between 600-700 pilots over the years, but Jones believes the state has far more active pilots who could be attracted to join through personal recommendations and easy access to application materials.
The newsletter highlights educational opportunities and safety training, particularly a “Wings Weekend” taildragger-focused event sponsored by the Denver FSDO. Additionally, an article by Phil Ecklund explores the critical importance of clear cockpit communications, drawing on real aviation incidents and the evolution of crew resource management training in commercial aviation.
Key Topics
- CPA membership recruitment and retention strategies
- Updated membership brochure and application materials
- Taildragger aircraft safety and operations
- Cockpit communications and crew resource management
- Flight review requirements (FAR 61.56)
- FAA oversight and pilot education
Events & Activities
- “Wings Weekend” – Taildragger Focus: April 30 and May 1, 2005 at Front Range Airport (KFTG), east of Denver. Seminars on Saturday, April 30, flying portions on both days, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
- Seminar Topics: Tail-wheel Safety Review, Tail-wheel Orientation, Dynamics of Tail-wheel Operations, Weather Effects on Tail-wheel Maneuvering, and FAA Response to Accidents/Incidents
Member News
- Drew Chitieu featured as new CPA member, photographed with DeHavilland DH-2 “Beaver”; serving as MCFI instructor for Wings Weekend
- Notable instructors participating in Wings Weekend include Brian Richardson (DEMSDO SFRA Program Manager), Darrell Taylor (CFI), Stephanie Wells (DEN FSDO), and Dale Shuell (DEN FSDO)
