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 who passed away November 4th. The newsletter emphasizes community engagement through upcoming fly-ins, planning meetings, and social events while addressing the importance of general aviation advocacy.
Mark Brown introduces himself as an EAA member and Young Eagles pilot who enjoys recreational flying to golf destinations in his Cessna 182. He outlines an exciting year ahead with new initiatives including a Rocky Mountain Light Sport Aircraft Expo, social gatherings, continued mountain flying courses, and expanded backcountry airstrip activities. Brown encourages CPA members to participate in fly-in planning and sponsor trips to favorite destinations.
The newsletter also includes a commentary by Ben Sinclair challenging the aviation community to stop apologizing for general aviation as a leisure activity, arguing that GA should be celebrated like other recreational pursuits rather than justified as a necessity.
Key Topics
- CPA leadership transition and President Mark Brown’s background and vision
- Dean Jaros memorial and legacy in aviation education
- 2012 fly-in planning and sponsorship opportunities
- Upcoming social events and recreational activities
- General aviation advocacy and perception
- Mountain flying courses and backcountry airstrip activities
Events & Activities
- December 18, 2011 – CPA Holiday Party at Park Hill Golf Club in Denver at 5:30pm
- January 21, 2012 – Annual Fly-In Planning Meeting, 9:00-11:30 AM at Mt. Evans Conference Room, Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (Jeffco), with coffee and rolls at 8:30am
- January 22, 2012 – CPA “UnFlyin” – “Red Tails” movie screening at downtown Denver Regal Theatre at approximately 11:00am with optional after-screening restaurant gathering
Member News
- Mark Brown – Elected CPA President; flies a 1977 Cessna 182 based at Front Range Airport; member of EAA Chapter 301 and Angel Flight; enjoys recreational flying and golf trips
- Dean Jaros (1938-2011) – Remembered as a pilot, aircraft builder, and passionate advocate for education and exploration; enjoyed flying his Mooney with wife Jan throughout the US, Alaska, and Mexico; had interests in history and Mayan culture; donations encouraged to American Cancer Society
