The Citation Jet Pilots Association met in Colorado Springs, Colorado, this past September, and I went to see what it was all about. With a recently purchased 19-year-old CJ1 in our hangar, we finally qualified for membership. Going required a certain suspension of skepticism on my part. I am not a natural joiner of groups. You will not find a membership in a golf club, yacht club nor country club anywhere in my life’s logbook. I am naturally allergic to homogeneity and preternaturally drawn to diversity when it comes to friends. I also worried that our airplane would leave us at the back of the pack. When one note described the dress code as “country club casual,” I took a deep breath.
Gear Up: A Gathering of Citations
Key Takeaways:
- The author's initial skepticism about joining the Citation Jet Pilots Association (CJP) was dispelled by a welcoming, well-organized convention that showcased a diverse community of pilots.
- A primary focus of the CJP convention was aviation safety, featuring expert presentations on accident prevention, pilot performance data from NetJets, and practical maintenance insights for Citation owners.
- The CJP demonstrated its evolution from a perceived "rich guy's club" into a dedicated safety and educational organization that fosters a strong community among pilots and funds scholarships through charitable initiatives.
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