Pride, Passion & Professionalism

Three Days, One Great Convention

by Tom Poberezny

2013 Convention Chairman

In a little more than 80 days, CJP will kick off its annual convention Tucson, an exciting three days of education, entertainment and networking. So far, advanced registrations are setting a rapid pace. Comparing pre-registrations for the same time frame, member registrations are over 20 percent ahead of last year and the number of registered Citations is 25 percent ahead.  

The 2013 Convention theme is “Pride, Passion, and Professionalism.” The pride represents how members feel about owning a Cessna Citation, while the passion for flying is deep rooted in many, if not all of us, regardless of what type of airplane we own or fly. The professionalism relates to the standards under which we operate and maintain our airplanes.

The seminar schedule will address each of these areas. The initial schedule that appears on the convention Web site will be updated over the next few weeks and should be finalized by early August. We are working with our returning presenters to ensure that the content they are providing meets the needs and expectations of attendees.  We are adding new speakers on subjects such as CRM (Cockpit Resource Management) and Advanced iPad Operations, both very timely subjects.

The 2013 CJP Convention will be an outstanding event. Be sure to join us in Tuscon!

Editor’s Briefing

Most pilots I know are creatures of habit:  They know what they like, and they stick to it. It’s part of our risk management psyche. Why push the envelope when what works for us – and it works pretty well most days – is perfectly fine?

Well I’m here today to ask you to try something new! The newsletter you normally receive via e-mail now has “click-through” links on most of the stories that will take you to a separate site where we have the ability to display the information in a richer environment. Photos are bigger and feature stories are expanded – all in a layout that is easy on the eyes.

At CJP, we’re always looking for ways to make the delivery of information more user-friendly and enjoyable. One of the most valuable aspects of this organization is the ability to easily exchange ideas, share thoughts and learn something new. All the while, we have the opportunity to enrich and enjoy some of the best friendships of our lifetimes.

So, will you give it a shot? Please share with me your comments, critiques (I have thick skin!), ideas and suggestions. I want to make this newsletter one you look forward to and enjoy. I can promise one thing for sure:  it will only get better from here as new content is developed.

Thanks again for your support!

Dianne White

Editor, CJP Flight Levels

President, Kansas Aircraft Corp
dianne@kansasaircraft.com