February 2023 Flight Lines focuses on opportunities for young aviators and community engagement within Colorado’s general aviation community. The newsletter highlights the Ray Foundation Scholarship offering up to $12,000 toward pilot certification for youth ages 15-18, with an application deadline of February 17, 2023. Additionally, the issue addresses the critical need for aviation mentorship, noting that 80% of flight training students drop out before earning their Private Pilot Certificate. The CPA is actively recruiting members to lead and host fly-in events, emphasizing that dedicated volunteers are essential to sustaining the organization’s community-building activities.
Key Topics
- Ray Foundation Scholarship for youth pilot training (up to $12,000)
- High dropout rates in flight training and importance of mentorship
- Call for volunteer members to lead CPA fly-in events
- Finding aviation mentors and mentor responsibilities
- Sustaining general aviation community through member engagement
Events & Activities
- Ray Foundation Scholarship Deadline: February 17, 2023 – Open to ages 15-18 for glider, 16-18 for powered flight through Wings Over the Rockies museum
- CPA Fly-in Events: Ongoing weekend fly-ins organized by volunteers; committee seeking new hosts and coordinators
Member News
- Barbara Hoversten – Featured photo of 1949 Cessna 140A landing at Centennial Airport
- Adrian Nye – CPA President coordinating scholarship opportunity and applicant recommendations
- Bill Marvel – Fly-in Committee Chairman appealing for volunteer event organizers
- Spencer Mamber – Contributing article on aviation mentorship importance
