The December 1996 issue of Flight Lines covers the CPA Annual Meeting held in November, highlighting newly elected leadership and recognition of members for their contributions to aviation. The newsletter features prominent coverage of the Colorado Aviation Historical Society Hall of Fame Banquet, where CPA members George Brewer and Russell Tarvin were honored for their significant aviation accomplishments. Additionally, the issue includes commentary on departing Transportation Secretary Federico Peña’s relationship with general aviation and features an inspiring account of Captain Al Haynes’ presentation on United Airlines Flight 232.
Throughout the newsletter, several human interest stories emerge, including an anecdote about CPA member Babette Andre experiencing camera battery failures while documenting the final flight of a Convair aircraft at Tri-County Airport. The issue also promotes the CPA’s newly established Internet presence and highlights web resources for the aviation community developed by CPA member Rob Duncan.
Key Topics
- CPA Annual Meeting and election of new officers for Fiscal Year ’97
- Recognition and awards for departing CPA leadership and dedicated members
- Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame inductions and special recognition awards
- Commentary on Transportation Secretary Federico Peña’s general aviation record
- Captain Al Haynes’ presentation on United Airlines Flight 232 and Cockpit Resource Management (CRM)
- CPA Internet presence and web-based aviation services
- FAA environmental assessment regarding aircraft noise over Rocky Mountain National Park
Events & Activities
- CPA Annual Meeting – Saturday, November 2, 1996 at Jeffco Terminal Building
- Colorado Aviation Historical Society Hall of Fame Banquet – November 9, 1996
- Last Flight of the Convair aircraft documentation – Tri-County Airport, second week of November 1996
- Establishment of permanent Aviation Hall of Fame exhibit at Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
Member News
- New CPA Officers for FY ’97: President Bart Jones, Vice President Walter Bell, Treasurer Robert Henley, and Secretary Sarah Jane Manoogian
- Patti Arthur recognized as Outgoing President with commemorative plaque
- Mike Silva honored with plaque for four years of service on the Colorado Aeronautical Board
- Marlys and Bill Marshall recognized for outstanding work and dedication to the CPA Mountain Flying High Elevation Operations program
- George Brewer (CPA member and Colorado Aeronautical Board Chairman) inducted into the Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame for his work on Denver International Airport planning and development
- Russell Tarvin (CPA member) received Special Recognition award for efforts creating Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum
- Greg Isbill (CPA member) previously inducted into Hall of Fame in 1993 for airport development accomplishments
- Babette Andre (CPA member) documented the Last Flight of the Convair at Tri-County Airport
- Rob Duncan (CPA member, RA Ventures) developed CPA Internet page and aviation service provider website
