The September 2001 issue of Flight Lines celebrates the Colorado Pilots Association’s achievement of surpassing 700 members as of July 31st. President Doug Mass emphasizes that while membership growth is significant, member participation is equally important, encouraging members to attend monthly board meetings and get involved with various committees. The newsletter also highlights the newly […]
Flight Lines, August 2001 features Colorado Pilots Association activities and safety messaging centered on flight planning and emergency preparedness. President Doug Mass shares his journey toward earning an instrument rating and reflects on the rewarding challenges ahead. He also recounts attending the 25th Annual Denver to Jackpot Air Classic and joining the Jefferson County Senior […]
The July 2001 issue of Flight Lines highlights the Colorado Pilots Association’s activities and advocacy work, featuring coverage of a successful fly-in trip to Wray, Colorado, and discussing critical issues facing low-activity airports. The newsletter emphasizes lessons learned from the Arboles airstrip closure situation and celebrates improvements in internal CPA communication through the new Area […]
Colorado Pilots Association “Flight Lines” – June 2001 (Volume 18, No. 4) This issue features a detailed account of the CPA’s Mountain Flying Course held in May 2001, led by instructors Jerry Eberhard and Doug Tabor. A member participant describes the practical flying portion, which included four legs: Jeffco to Kremmling, Kremmling to Glenwood Springs, […]
Flight Lines (May 2001) focuses on the Colorado Pilots Association’s advocacy role in protecting aviation interests across the state, membership growth initiatives, and successful fly-in activities. President Doug Mass emphasizes that with only 682 members out of an estimated 14,000 licensed pilots in Colorado (less than 5%), the CPA needs stronger membership support to effectively […]
The March/April 2001 issue of Flight Lines focuses on the importance of CPA membership in protecting Colorado aviation. President Doug Mass uses a dramatic satirical narrative—a nightmare scenario depicting increasingly restrictive regulations, noise abatement rules, tower obstructions, and disappearing backcountry strips—to illustrate the threats facing pilots and the critical role of the CPA in advocacy […]
The February 2001 issue of the Colorado Pilots Association’s “Flight Lines” newsletter features a new president’s message from Doug Mass, who thanks outgoing President Will Barclay for his service and reflects on his own aviation journey since earning his private pilot license in 1974. The newsletter highlights the successful annual Christmas party with over 120 […]
Volume 17, No. 8 – November/December 2000 The Colorado Pilots Association welcomed newly elected board members Doug Mass (president), Walter Bell (vice president), Sarah Jane Dolliver (secretary), and Bart Jones (treasurer). Outgoing President Will Barclay reflected on two successful years leading the organization, leaving it in strong financial condition with membership at an all-time high. […]
The September/October 2000 issue of Flight Lines features a mix of celebration and reflection from the Colorado Pilots Association. The centerpiece is the 4th Annual Full Moon Hangar Party hosted on September 16th at Business Aircraft Sales, which drew over 900 attendees and featured vintage aircraft including a DC-3 once owned by Hap Arnold. However, […]
The July/August 2000 issue of Flight Lines celebrates general aviation freedom while highlighting the Colorado Pilots Association’s participation in major aviation events. President Wilt Barclay reflects on the remarkable accessibility of flying in the United States—contrasting it with restrictive regulations in Europe—after witnessing the inspiring congregation of thousands of aircraft and pilots at Oshkosh 2000. […]
