Flight Lines February 2019 introduces new leadership and excitement for the Colorado Pilots Association’s flying season. Laurie Garrett has taken over as newsletter editor, bringing fresh energy to the publication. The organization is also undergoing a website redesign to better serve members with new tools and resources. Meanwhile, the CPA is celebrating the decades of service from Walt and Terry Barbo, who have guided the organization for 40 years, while welcoming new leadership to ensure the association remains vibrant and relevant.
The newsletter highlights a robust 2019 fly-in schedule with eight association-hosted trips planned over six months, featuring destinations across the Southwest and beyond. From hot springs in Wyoming to national monuments in Arizona, the fly-ins promise opportunities for members to build flight hours while exploring some of America’s most scenic locations. The organization is seeing increased participation from younger members, creating an energetic mix of experienced and new pilots.
Recognition is given to members who represented CPA at the Denver Boat Show, where unexpected interest from seaplane-rated pilots resulted in new memberships. The organization continues its mission to promote aviation safety, protect pilot rights, and demonstrate the value of Colorado’s airports to their communities.
Key Topics
- New newsletter editor: Laurie Garrett
- CPA website redesign in progress with new tools and resources
- Eight fly-in trips scheduled for 2019 flying season
- Recognition of Walt and Terry Barbo’s 40 years of leadership
- Increased participation from younger CPA members
- Membership renewal reminder
- Seaplane community outreach at Denver Boat Show
Events & Activities
- January 12, 2019 – Fly-in Planning Meeting at Western Flight Academy, Boulder-Jeffco Airport (BJC)
- May 18-19, 2019 – Thermopolis, Wyoming (HSG) fly-in featuring hot springs
- June 1-2, 2019 – Canyon de Chelly National Monument fly-in, Chinle, AZ (E91) with guided tour
- June 8-9, 2019 – Glenwood Springs fly-in (GWS) with visit to Glenwood Springs Caverns Adventure Park
- July 12-14, 2019 – Weatherford, Oklahoma (OJA) featuring Stafford Air & Space Museum
- February 4, 2019 – Board Meeting at Centennial Airport, 6:30 p.m.
- Denver Boat Show – CPA booth representation with seaplane community outreach
Member News
- Blanche Cohen – Recognized for ten years of creative editorship of Flight Lines with perfect issue publication record
- Walt and Terry Barbo – Honored for 40 years of leadership and guidance that shaped CPA into a respected organization; Terry continues membership functions while stepping down from the Board
- Laurie Garrett – New Flight Lines editor; involved with CPA fly-ins for 7 years; husband Brian holds Private Pilot with instrument rating
- Ray Hawkins and Carl Mattson – Recognized for setting up and manning the Seaplane Association and CPA booth at the Denver Boat Show, resulting in new memberships
- Rob Duncan and Brian Garrett – Working on website conversion and database transition
