December 2007 Flight Lines captures a year-end reflection from CPA President Sarah Jane Dolliver, who expresses gratitude for a successful first term and looks ahead to 2008. The newsletter features updates on the Bird Aviation Museum in Sand Point, Idaho, following the summer fly-in, with founder Pam Bird sharing heartwarming stories about the museum’s educational […]
The November 2007 issue of Flight Lines highlights CPA’s productive year under President Sarah Jane Dolliver’s leadership, featuring announcements of upcoming events including the Annual Meeting and Holiday Party. The newsletter covers important aviation topics including DUATS flight planning issues, recognition of former Senator Lewis H. Entz for his contributions to Colorado aviation, and updates […]
Colorado Pilots Association Flight Lines – October 2007 features President Sarah Jane Dolliver’s safety message addressing the decline in general aviation accidents nationally and in Colorado, emphasizing that pilot error—particularly loss of control, takeoff/landing problems, and weather-related decisions—remains the primary cause of accidents. The newsletter also continues Bill Marvel’s compelling two-part account of a 63-year […]
Flight Lines, Volume 24, No. 9 (September 2007), features CPA President Sarah Jane Dolliver’s urgent call to action regarding the FAA Reauthorization Bill, with detailed analysis of three competing legislative proposals and their impacts on general aviation. The newsletter also highlights a remarkable visit to the Bird Aviation Museum and Invention Center in Sand Point, […]
The August 2007 Flight Lines newsletter highlights the success of the 31st Annual Colorado Air Classic, a cross-country air race from Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (Jeffco) to Jackpot, Nevada. CPA President Sarah Jane Dolliver expresses gratitude to the extensive sponsorship network and dedicated Air Classic Committee, which comprised 15 committee members and over 25 ground […]
The July 2007 Flight Lines newsletter features CPA President Sarah Jane Dolliver’s message highlighting the Board’s active advocacy work on behalf of general aviation, including efforts to oppose the FAA Reauthorization Bill, involvement in the Centennial Airport dispute, and monitoring of proposed tower construction. The main feature article recounts the experiences of CPA members who […]
Flight Lines from May 2007 highlights the start of the Colorado Pilots Association’s fly-in season, featuring a memorable trip to the Mid-America Air Museum in Liberal, Kansas on March 31st. The newsletter emphasizes the value of ride-sharing among members, with President Sarah Jane Dolliver sharing how the practice welcomes new members and builds friendships within […]
The April 2007 issue of Flight Lines focuses on two major themes: the critical threat posed by proposed FAA user fees to general aviation, and the importance of proper etiquette when participating in CPA-sponsored fly-ins. President Sarah Jane Dolliver’s message details the potential catastrophic impact of new FAA funding proposals, which would include fees for […]
The March 2007 issue of Flight Lines features a focus on aviation safety and insurance issues affecting Colorado pilots. CPA President Sarah Jane Dolliver highlights the successful Holiday Dinner fundraising efforts and the upcoming 2007 fly-in planning, while the Safety Committee tackles the disconnect between improving accident statistics and rising insurance rates. A featured article […]
The January/February 2007 issue of Flight Lines focuses heavily on runway incursion safety, a critical concern following a near-miss incident on January 5th between a Frontier Airlines Airbus and a Key Lime Air charter at Garfield County Regional Airport. CPA President Sarah Jane Dolliver emphasizes that runway incursions result from “snowbilling” miscommunications and highlights troubling […]
