The September 2003 issue of Flight Lines highlights the Colorado Pilots Association’s continued strength and activities, including a successful redirected fly-in to Lander, Wyoming after wildfires forced cancellation of the original Glacier National Park trip. President Eric Jensen reflects on the organization’s stability and ongoing efforts to promote general aviation, while also addressing public misconceptions about GA security. The newsletter emphasizes the value of CPA’s Mountain Flying Course, which Jensen himself retook to better understand the training he recommends to others.
A significant portion of the newsletter celebrates the centennial of powered flight, drawing historical parallels between Louis Paulhan’s 1910 Denver aviation exhibition and modern general aviation. The issue also notes recent enhancements to the Mountain Flying Course curriculum through digital upgrades funded by member Norma Ravnsborg, positioning the course as one of the country’s premier mountain flying programs.
Key Topics
- August fly-in redirected from Glacier National Park to Lander, Wyoming due to forest fires
- CPA Mountain Flying Course value and recommendations for pilots
- General aviation security concerns and public perception issues
- 100-year centennial of powered flight recognition
- Historical aviation in Colorado – Louis Paulhan’s 1910 Denver exhibition
- Digital upgrades to Mountain Flying Course presentation materials
- AOPA airport watch program participation
Events & Activities
- August 22 fly-in to Lander, Wyoming (37 of 44 participants attended after original Glacier National Park trip was cancelled)
- Mountain Flying Course offerings throughout the year
- Wings Over the Rockies Museum centennial events (low attendance noted)
Member News
- Eric Jensen – CPA President, retook Mountain Flying Course for second time; flew with instructor Vern Foster
- Jan McKenzie – Coordinated fly-in logistics and made decision to redirect to Lander due to fire conditions
- J. Martyny – Photographer of the Lander airport group
- Norma Ravnsborg – CPA member who provided grant funding for computer projection system and digital course upgrades
- Vern Foster – Mountain Flying Course instructor since 1986
- Bruce Hulley – Co-founder of Mountain Flying Course in 1986
