The September 2014 issue of Flight Lines features a call to action from CPA President Ann Beardall inviting all members to the Colorado Aviation Meet and Greet at Centennial Airport on September 13, 2014. The newsletter also highlights major member recognition, including Emily Howell Warner’s induction into the National Aviation Hall of Fame and her keynote speech at the Wings of Women Conference. Additionally, the issue includes a cautionary pilot account from Jon Erhart about a dangerous encounter with tower guy wires during an agricultural aviation operation in Kansas.
The Meet and Greet aims to bring together aviation enthusiasts from across Colorado to coordinate 2015 events, compile scholarship information, and discuss the future of general aviation in the state. The newsletter emphasizes community engagement and invites members to bring friends, veterans, and those interested in experiencing aviation firsthand. The issue also features light-hearted content about the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge with an aviation twist, encouraging members to participate and support charitable causes.
Key Topics
- Colorado Aviation Meet and Greet planning and objectives
- 2015 event coordination and scheduling
- Aviation scholarship compilation
- Future of general aviation in Colorado
- Tower guy wire safety awareness in agricultural aviation
- ALS Ice Bucket Challenge participation
- Community engagement and veteran involvement
Events & Activities
- Colorado Aviation Meet and Greet – September 13, 2014, 3:00-8:00 PM at Centennial Airport (KAPA)
- Wings of Women Annual Conference – October 3, 2014 in Dayton, OH with pre-registration deadline September 20
- National Aviation Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony – October 4, 2014 in Dayton, OH
Member News
- Emily Howell Warner – CPA founding member (membership #1) being inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame as only the 15th woman selected; keynote speaker at Wings of Women Conference for ages 13-17
- Jon Erhart – Agricultural aviation pilot who survived striking a tower guy wire, losing 5 feet of his left wing, and successfully landing the aircraft despite significant damage
- Bruce Bohannon – CPA member featured for participating in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge with a helicopter version
