Flight Lines (December 2019) explores themes of member engagement and organizational growth within the Colorado Pilots Association. The newsletter features a President’s Message celebrating the 40+ year contributions of Walt and Terry Barbo, announcing new elected officers, and outlining priorities for the year including improved flight training scholarships and membership growth. The main article, “Are You Invisible?” by Bill Marvel, addresses inactive members and encourages those who feel disconnected to engage with CPA’s fly-in events, meetings, and community—emphasizing that the organization offers welcoming opportunities for pilots and aviation enthusiasts alike to connect and participate.
Key Topics
- Member engagement and overcoming invisibility within the organization
- CPA’s annual meeting and leadership transition
- Recognition of long-serving members Walt and Terry Barbo (40+ years of service)
- Flight training scholarships and their availability to student pilots
- CPA’s digital presence (website, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)
- Fly-in events and social activities as membership benefits
- Career outreach in aviation
- Mountain flying and western aviation challenges
Events & Activities
- CPA Annual Meeting at KBJC (November 9)
- Adams County 8th Grade Career Fair at Denver Merchandise Mart (November) – 8,000+ students, Redbird Flight Simulator demonstration, Delta Pilots in attendance
- Monthly CPA meetings and fly-in events throughout the year
- Mountain flying training opportunities
Member News
- Walt Barbo – Honored for 40+ years of service; 75-year aviation career including P-38 pilot in World War II; continues as active member
- Terry Barbo – Honored for 40+ years of service; continues as chair of membership committee
- Marty Brophy – Elected as new CPA President
- Bart Jones – Immediate past president
- Bill Marvel – RV-14 builder/pilot from Grand Junction; author of “Are You Invisible?”
- Jeff Hinkle and Gabrielle Hoekstra – Delta Pilots who participated in career fair outreach
- Brian Garrett – CPA Webmaster
