Colorado Pilots Association Flight Lines – March 2009 focuses on the introduction of new CPA branded merchandise and the exciting 2009 flying season ahead. President Bob Kinney announces the availability of new apparel including female-specific shirts, a V-neck tee, camp shirt, and a high-quality Storm Creek micro fiber jacket, all featuring the CPA logo. The newsletter highlights the successful annual fly-in planning meeting held at Rocky Mountain Metro Airport in January, where members presented diverse destination ideas ranging from short regional day trips to multi-day adventures. The organization is committed to making fly-ins accessible to all members, including those without personal aircraft through ride-sharing coordination.
Key Topics
- New CPA logo’d apparel offerings and pricing
- 2009 fly-in season destinations and planning
- One-day and multi-day fly-in formats and activities
- Ride-sharing availability for members without aircraft
- NASA International Space Station module naming contest
- Col. Joe Kittinger speaking engagement about high-altitude exploits
- Newsletter submission guidelines and publication process
Events & Activities
- 2009 CPA Fly-In Season – destinations to be featured throughout the year
- Col. Joe Kittinger Presentation – Saturday, March 14, 2009, 4:00-5:30 p.m., DU Campus, Sturm Hall, Davis Auditorium ($18 advance/$25 at door)
- CPA booths planned for airport open houses and air shows
- NASA Node 3 module unveiling – April 28, 2009 at Kennedy Space Center
Member News
- Terry Barbo and Shawn Kinney developed new CPA logo’d apparel line
- Dean Jaros organized the annual January fly-in planning meeting
- Recognition of both Front Range and West Slope members contributing destination ideas
- Acknowledgment of younger members stepping up for fly-in planning and hosting
