Volume 23, No. 2 – February 2006 The Colorado Pilots Association held a productive fly-in planning meeting in January 2006, where members contributed ideas for 12 trips spanning April through November, including visits to a missile silo, the Mooney factory, and the AOPA convention, alongside mountain camping and fishing excursions. The CPA also hosted an […]
Volume 23, No. 1 – January 2006 The January 2006 issue of Flight Lines features President Bart Jones’ reflections on the successful 2005 flying year, highlighted by the CPA Christmas Party held in December. Jones emphasizes the camaraderie among members and announces upcoming fly-in planning opportunities for 2006. The newsletter celebrates long-time members Vern Foster […]
The December 2005 issue of Flight Lines highlights the CPA’s annual meeting featuring Colonel Bill Bower (USAF, Ret.), a Doolittle Raider who shared firsthand accounts of this historic WWII mission. President Bart Jones reports a successful turnout of about 100 members and announces that the management team has been reelected to serve another year. The […]
The November 2005 issue of Flight Lines highlights the Colorado Pilots Association’s active fall season, featuring two major fly-in events and celebrating the collaborative efforts of CPA volunteers. President Bart Jones emphasizes the importance of the organization’s many committees and volunteers who work behind the scenes to organize events like the Air Classic and the […]
The October 2005 issue of Flight Lines features CPA President Bart Jones’ reflections on the enduring magic of general aviation, inspired by a Labor Day fishing trip to Northern Saskatchewan in his C170. Jones emphasizes how even after 30+ years of aircraft ownership, the wonder of flying remains strong, and he encourages members to share […]
The September 2005 issue of Flight Lines features CPA President Bart Jones’s reflections on attending EAA AirVenture Oshkosh for the first time in ten years. Jones shares his observations on the dramatic evolution of general aviation and homebuilt aircraft over the past two decades, from fabric-and-wood construction to sophisticated fiberglass designs and the emerging Sport […]
August 2005 – Volume 29, No. 1 The Colorado Pilots Association’s newsletter highlights the successful 29th running of the Denver to Jackpot Air Classic, which attracted 32 entries—double the previous year’s participation. The race, coordinated by Bob Venohr’s committee, featured both speed events and planning challenges, testing pilots’ skills in fuel consumption and time-enroute estimates. […]
Flight Lines July 2005 highlights the Colorado Pilots Association’s growing national presence through its newly developed website, which has become instrumental in recruiting participants for the organization’s Mountain Flying Course and fly-ins from out of state. President Bart Jones emphasizes how this online presence represents one of the most visible positive changes within CPA over […]
Volume 27, No. 1 – June 2005 The Colorado Pilots Association’s June 2005 “Flight Lines” newsletter highlights the organization’s active flying community and upcoming events. President Bart Jones reflects on recent CPA activities, including a successful flyin to the historic B-29 base at Wendover, Utah, which attracted many new participants. The newsletter emphasizes CPA’s commitment […]
Colorado Pilots Association’s May 2005 Flight Lines focuses on preparedness and decision-making in aviation. President Bart Jones emphasizes the importance of carrying survival gear when flying in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, noting that many crash survivors have perished from exposure. The newsletter also features a cautionary tale from pilot Stephen Brutscher about weather decision-making and the […]
