New Owner/Pilot Organization Advances Business And General Aviation

Over forty Citation jets from the United States, Canada and South America flew into the Aspen airport for the first annual meeting of the Citation Jet Pilots owner pilot association (CJP) over the Labor Day weekend. More than 150 attendees participated in two and a half days of technical seminars and presentations.

Ed Bolen, president of NBAA, and Craig Fuller, president of AOPA, were featured speakers detailing the importance of  business and general aviation to the economy and prosperity of our country.  The themes of "No Plane, No Gain" and "General Aviation Serves America" communicate the reality well known to Citation pilots and businessmen. The familiar faces of John and Martha King joined the Jet Training Round Table exchanging valuable safety and training viewpoints.

NBAA President Ed Bolen

Presenters Cessna Aircraft Company, Flight Safety International, Pratt and Whitney Canada, Williams International, Rockwell Collins and Garmin International found the meeting instrumental for cementing current relationships and creating new ones. Mike Croitoru, Flight Safety's Director of Business development said, "We were able to have face to face communication on a variety of issues. The event was extremely beneficial to Flight Safety, and we are so pleased that CJP invited us to participate. We'll look forward to the second annual meeting."

Organizers said everyone departed with valuable technical information and new relationships that will help them operate their aircraft more safely, professionally and economically.  Mark Brown from Falcon Insurance, said " I think this should be renamed 'CJP Family Reunion', because that's the immediate feeling I got from the warm reception on the ramp and the hospitality from the open house hosted by Citation owners and local residents, Ronnie and Marci Morgan.

"The combination of technical and safety training with 'fun events' was extremely well received by our owner-pilot members" said John Hayes, CJP President.  "The event helped owners learn more about their aircraft as well as provide feedback to Cessna and the major system providers to the Citation fleet." he added.

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