The April 2011 issue of Flight Lines focuses on the economic challenges facing small Colorado airports and introduces a new initiative from the Colorado Pilots Association. CPA President Walt Barbo highlights the devastating impact of the depressed economy on general aviation and small airport operations, using Glenwood Springs Airport as a case study. Airport Manager […]
The March 2011 issue of Flight Lines focuses on initiatives to reverse the declining pilot population in Colorado and across the nation. CPA President Walt Barbo discusses FAA statistics showing approximately 600,000 active pilots nationwide, with concerns that numbers could drop to 400,000 without significant intervention. The newsletter highlights multiple community efforts underway to stimulate […]
President Walt Barbo addresses concerns about declining pilot populations by highlighting positive developments within general aviation. While acknowledging challenges like high flight training costs, Barbo emphasizes accomplishments such as the EAA Young Eagles Program’s public relations impact and local airport recognition. The CPA is implementing membership benefits programs, including fuel discounts at Stevens Aviation (KBJC) […]
The January 2011 issue of Flight Lines focuses on membership trends and retention within the Colorado Pilots Association. CPA President Walt Barbo discusses the national decline in active pilots from over 827,000 in the early 1980s to less than 600,000 today, attributing this to the end of the GI Bill, rising aircraft operating costs, and […]
Volume 27, No. 12 – December 2010 This issue of Flight Lines features President Walt Barbo’s message on the high cost of flying and its impact on general aviation participation, noting that an estimated 80% of flight students quit before earning their certificate, while the active pilot population has declined from 827,000 in 1980 to […]
The November 2010 issue of Flight Lines features CPA President Walt Barbo’s return for a third term, highlighting the organization’s growth from under 300 members in 1989 to over 700 members by 2010. Barbo reflects on the dramatic technological evolution of the association’s newsletter production and communication methods, noting the shift from typewritten hard copy […]
The October 2010 issue of Flight Lines features outgoing CPA President Bob Kinney’s reflections on his two-year term, highlighting the organization’s recognition as a top state aviation association while acknowledging the need to increase awareness and membership within Colorado’s flying community. The newsletter covers important regulatory updates, including new FAA aircraft registration requirements effective October […]
The September 2010 issue of the Colorado Pilots Association newsletter “Flight Lines” features CPA President Bob Kinney’s account of his trip to the EAA AirVenture at Oshkosh. When his planned fly-in was disrupted by flooding at Whitman Field, Kinney and his wife Shawn, along with fellow pilots Bob Venohr, Tim Roberts, and Bill Venohr, adapted […]
The August 2010 issue of Flight Lines reflects on the unique camaraderie and professionalism within the aviation community. President Bob Kinney highlights the exceptional character of pilots and aviation professionals, contrasting the positive, friendly culture of aviation with other recreational communities. The newsletter features updates on airport improvements, regional aviation initiatives, and back country flying […]
The July 2010 issue of Flight Lines focuses on summer flying season and organizational leadership. CPA President Bob Kinney reports on challenging weather conditions affecting fly-ins and encourages members to participate in at least one event. He emphasizes an upcoming leadership transition, as his second consecutive term ends in November, and solicits member recommendations for […]
