The November 2018 issue of Flight Lines celebrates National Aviation History Month with notable milestones including the 1926 Air Commerce Act that established pilot licenses and aircraft airworthiness certificates, the first untethered hot-air balloon flight in 1783, and the historic “Spruce Goose” flight in 1947. CPA President Bart Jones reflects on a successful year highlighted […]
Flight Lines (October 2018) features CPA President Bart Jones reflecting on general aviation in Africa, highlighting vast distances and limited infrastructure compared to the U.S., along with important updates on training opportunities and regulatory reminders for Colorado pilots. The newsletter emphasizes the value of flying in remote areas and celebrates the accessibility of general aviation […]
September 2018 Flight Lines opens with historical aviation milestones from throughout September, then transitions to current CPA activities and industry updates. President Bart Jones highlights the successful CPA fly-in season and encourages members to take advantage of remaining good flying weather, including the AOPA fly-in to Santa Fe. A significant focus is the ADS-B 2020 […]
August 2018 Flight Lines covers several themes including organizational updates, inspirational community stories, and upcoming fly-in activities. CPA President Bart Jones highlights progress on a website redesign and makes an appeal for volunteers to support membership programs and area representative roles. The newsletter features a moving account of how North Platte, Nebraska—historically famous for welcoming […]
The July 2018 issue of Flight Lines features a featured fly-in trip to Ruidoso, New Mexico, highlighting the scenic Sierra Blanca mountain region and historic Lincoln sites. The newsletter emphasizes the Colorado Pilots Association’s need for volunteer support across multiple committees, including Membership Services, Area Representatives, and Website management. With over 45 years of promoting […]
CPA Flight Lines – June 2018 focuses on the Colorado Pilots Association’s major website redesign initiative and upcoming events. President Bart Jones details the challenges with the organization’s aging website infrastructure, which dates back to 2000 and is incompatible with mobile devices. The newsletter highlights CPA’s efforts to modernize their web presence with help from […]
May 2018 Flight Lines focuses on aviation heritage and current CPA initiatives. The newsletter highlights aviation history milestones from May, including the 1942 formation of an all-women Soviet night-bombing squadron, the 1963 speed record set by Jacqueline Cochran, and Alan Shepard’s 1961 suborbital spaceflight. More importantly, CPA President Bart Jones addresses declining membership, urging members […]
The April 2018 issue of Flight Lines covers significant developments in aviation policy, regulatory changes, and air traffic control modernization. President Bart Jones addresses the successful defeat of ATC privatization efforts, crediting both member advocacy and national organizations like AOPA, while cautioning that the issue will likely resurface. The newsletter provides critical regulatory updates on […]
Flight Lines (March 2018) features CPA President Bart Jones celebrating the FAA’s exceptional support during the August 2017 Solar Eclipse fly-in at Alliance, Nebraska, where controllers managed 200 aircraft safely with only one day’s notice. The newsletter also addresses membership communication logistics, noting that declining hard-copy subscriptions may force a transition to digital-only distribution due […]
The February 2018 issue of Flight Lines focuses on volunteer opportunities within the aviation community, upcoming fly-in planning, and educational resources for pilots. CPA President Bart Jones highlights the success of the annual fly-in planning meeting and encourages members to pursue self-improvement projects such as regaining instrument currency or exploring BasicMed options. The newsletter also […]
