August 2018 Flight Lines covers several themes including organizational updates, inspirational community stories, and upcoming fly-in activities. CPA President Bart Jones highlights progress on a website redesign and makes an appeal for volunteers to support membership programs and area representative roles. The newsletter features a moving account of how North Platte, Nebraska—historically famous for welcoming WWII soldiers during the 1940s—continued this tradition by greeting 700 soldiers from the 142nd Field Artillery Brigade in 2018. The issue also includes safety reminders about checking NOTAMs and TFRs during election season, and reports on the Alpine Fly-In held in Star Valley, Wyoming.
Key Topics
- CPA website redesign project in progress
- Call for volunteer members to support organizational programs
- Election season TFR (Temporary Flight Restrictions) safety reminder
- North Platte, Nebraska’s history of hospitality to military personnel
- CPA merchandise and branding available through Land’s End
Events & Activities
- Alpine Fly-In — June 15-17, 2018 — Star Valley, Wyoming (14 Colorado aircraft, 32 CPA members participated; included tour of Aviat Husky factory in Afton)
- Kearney, Nebraska fly-in (mentioned as recent event with museum tour of western migration)
- Ruidoso fly-in (upcoming event, organized by Jan McKenzie)
Member News
- CPA President Bart Jones recently retired and now more actively involved in aviation community events
- Several CPA members attended the Alpine Fly-In, including first-time attendees
