The August 2019 issue of Flight Lines highlights the Colorado Pilots Association’s successful fly-in events and activities. The primary focus is a detailed wrap-up of CPA’s first-ever fly-in to Weatherford, Oklahoma, where 16 members and 7 aircraft enjoyed visits to the Stafford Air and Space Museum (featuring Apollo 10 history and artifacts from Neil Armstrong’s collection), the Route 66 Museum in Elk City, and a memorable dinner at White Dog Hill restaurant in Clinton. President Bart Jones shares observations from a personal trip to Pierce County-Thun Field near Seattle, celebrating the vibrant grassroots general aviation community there. The newsletter also previews an August 2-4 fly-in to Park City, Utah, where 19 CPA members visited the Winter Olympic Training Center.
Key Topics
- Weatherford, Oklahoma fly-in experience and attractions
- Stafford Air and Space Museum highlights (Apollo 10, Tom Stafford, Wright Brothers artifacts)
- Route 66 Museum and local attractions in Elk City
- General aviation community observations from Washington state
- CPA membership benefits and fly-in participation
- Grassroots aviation culture and aircraft diversity
Events & Activities
- Weatherford, Oklahoma Fly-in – First CPA destination event; 16 attendees, 7 aircraft; included Stafford Air and Space Museum tour, Route 66 Museum visit in Elk City, and dinner at White Dog Hill in Clinton
- Park City, Utah Fly-in – August 2-4, 2019; 19 CPA members, family, and friends; departure from KHCR (Heber City); included Winter Olympic Training Center tour
Member News
- Bill Marvel – Sponsored the inaugural Weatherford fly-in; encouraged fellow members to participate in CPA events
- Bart Jones – CPA President; traveled to Pierce County-Thun Field (KPLU) near Seattle with wife Mary; shared observations on regional general aviation culture
