Make Plans to Join Us in Napa!
by
Ed Turley
CJP Chairman of the Board
CJP Chairman of the Board
I am often asked the one of two questions about CJP as I travel and meet members around the country:
What is the biggest benefit of being a member of CJP?
What is the difference between the Annual Event and the Regional Events?
The
first question (biggest benefit) often answers the second.
Every
member of CJP sees the benefits from the perspective of their own interest or
needs. Many of us simply enjoy the camaraderie of spending time with people who
share our passion for flying and the Citation aircraft. Many enjoy spending
time with people who are dealing with the same issues and problems of keeping
their Citation in the air. Maintenance is one of the largest issues that we as
owners face, and it helps to have a wide network of resources of others who
have probably faced the same thing.
Many
know that pilot proficiency is a “perishable skill” and have a thirst for
learning more. We all strive to avoid slipping into bad habits when flying our
aircraft. Some have no interest in flying the “asset” but use it as a tool to
do business and want to do that in the most cost efficient way.
Finally,
a surprisingly a large part of the group, while interested in all the above,
just love to have fun and be around others who do as well.
The Annual
Convention is somewhere you will get all of the above in one place and see more
than 100 Citations on the ramp in one venue. Meet vendors, manufacturers,
participate in safety programs and meet the people who built your Citation and
learn all about what has happened around the world with your “asset.”
The Regional
Event is where you will meet folks who are in the mood for a little
excitement and a fun weekend.
Houston
2011 was about
seeing Stuart Fred’s candy store. One of the best hangars in the world, tours
through the NASA flight line and some great speakers.
Seattle
2012 focused
on a tour through Boeing and the Paul Allen Museum of aviation, as well as flying
in Beaver float planes around the Puget Sound.
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Jim and Margo Keys hosted a Texas-size hangar party at the
Dallas Regional event in April 2013.
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Sanford,
FL 2013 was
seeing another spectacular hangar as we met at Tracy Forrest’s amazing escape. Dinner
with Tracy and Rae in Winter Park was over the top. Visiting the Kermit Weeks
collection of aircraft and flying the DC 3 were hits for all of us.
Dallas
2013 was
hosted by Jim and Margo Keys and Randal and Sherry Reed with a great Texas BBQ
at Jim’s hangar and dinner the following evening at the American Airlines Museum
hosted by the Reeds. Many found the tour
of Bell Helicopter worth the whole trip.
Next
up: Napa!
This
one, unlike the others, will be less aviation and more about having fun!
We
are taking over the Napa Valley Wine Train for a dinner and wine trip up the
valley to St. Helena traveling slowly through the vineyards at sunset. On Saturday
we will visit amazing vineyards hosted by the owners who also are aviators.
John Trefethen and Koerner Rombauer will tell us how they have blended not only
wine but also their passion for aviation into their making of great wines.
We
will lunch at the “Reserve” along with world famous Chef Holly Peterson and
award-winning Master Sommelier, Desi Eschavarrie from Sutirage. Holly and Desi will
pair and prepare various courses for lunch while we watch, and they will educate
us on the pairing fine wine with wonderful foods.
Saturday
evening will finish off with dinner “Under the Tuscan Sky” with an evening we
hope you will enjoy at our home in Yountville.
If you haven’t signed up yet, I encourage you
to do so soon! We expect this to be a
sold-out event, and one you won’t want to miss.
CJP strives to produce worthwhile and unique
events in which we can learn, laugh and enjoy the company of fellow Citation
enthusiasts. Whether it’s Napa, Tucson or some future venue, you’ll leave with
new knowledge, renewed friendships and great memories.
Hope to see you at an event soon!
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