Flight Lines December 2013 features President Ann Beardall’s inaugural message outlining ambitious goals for the Colorado Pilots Association, including expanding membership among younger and female pilots, enhancing fly-in and hangar events, and exploring seaplane operations on Colorado waterways—a unique opportunity as Colorado is the only state prohibiting seaplane access. The newsletter also celebrates member achievements and previews the 2014 fly-in planning season with an emphasis on coordinating events and welcoming new sponsors.
Key themes include membership growth and engagement through “Operation No Empty Seats,” potential collaboration with the Seaplane Pilots Association to open Colorado’s waters to seaplanes, and improved coordination of aviation events across the state. The association aims to leverage successful initiatives like the backcountry program while creating venues for knowledge-sharing and community building among Colorado aviators.
Key Topics
- Membership expansion targeting younger and female pilots
- Enhanced fly-in and hangar events as educational and social forums
- Seaplane operations initiative—Colorado’s unique prohibition among all 50 states
- Coordinated state aviation event calendar to maximize attendance
- “Operation No Empty Seats” challenge to recruit new members
- 2014 fly-in planning and sponsorship opportunities
Events & Activities
- 2014 Fly-In Planning Meeting: January 11, 2014 at 1:00 PM, Mt. Evans Conference Room, Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (BJC) terminal building, second floor
- Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame Induction: Penny R. Hamilton inducted March 20, 2014
Member News
- CPA Person of the Year Award: Walter Bell recognized November 2, 2013 by Mark Brown for encouraging frequent flying through weekly fly-to-lunch flights
- New Officers: Ann Beardall (President) and Chuck Stout (Recorder); Bob Kinney (VP) and Cindy Jewell (Treasurer) continue in their roles
- Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame: Penny R. Hamilton joins notable inductees including Captain Emily Howell Warner (first woman airline captain hired by major airline) and Dr. Susan Anderson “Doc Susie” (pioneering female physician in Grand County since 1907)
