I'm a member of the Cessna Pilot's Association which seems to me to be
everything a type club should be. I always save far more on maintenance
than my dues from stuff I learn.

I see now that someone is starting a Cessna Flyers Association. Normally, I
find competition a good thing but I don't see any upside here in two
organizations, another set of dues, etc.

Does anyone out there have any insight on why someone thought we needed
another Cessna association?

--

Roger Long

> I see now that someone is starting a Cessna Flyers Association. Normally,
> I find competition a good thing but I don't see any upside here in two
> organizations, another set of dues, etc.
>
> Does anyone out there have any insight on why someone thought we needed
> another Cessna association?

Interestingly, the same group has apparently started a new Piper Flyers
Association. I haven't checked out their websites, but supposedly the two
are identical except that one has pictures of Pipers, and the other has
pictures of Cessnas.

It would be hard to imagine this group beating or improving upon the
Cherokee Pilots Association. They have a very useful (if amateurish)
monthly magazine, a great book ("Cherokee Hints and Tips 2000"), and an
annual fly-in that is the best of the summer.

I've heard good things about the Cessna Pilots Association, too, so I
imagine these new guys will have their work cut out for them.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

I've gotten 2 copies of the new PFA magazines -- completely unsolicited.
It's even more amateurish than Cherokee group. Why? For an allegedly
high-end magazine, it has serious spelling mistakes,
grammar mistakes, and do we really need 18-24 pt. type font? Only
two reasons I can think of -- target audience is far past the
age of entry into AARP and/or there's so little content that upping
the font makes it seem worthy.

I was underwhelmed.

"Roger Long" > wrote in message >...
>
> Does anyone out there have any insight on why someone thought we needed
> another Cessna association?

Perhaps someone doesn't think that the current association addresses
their particular needs (whatevery they may be). Another reason I've
seen parallel organizations created is when someone in the hierarchy
of the current club becomes disgruntled with some aspect of the club
management and thinks that they can do it better.

Back when I owned a Cessna, there was the CPA and also the Cessna
Owner's Organization, which is still around.

John Galban=====>N4BQ (PA28-180)

The Cessna Owners Organization is the same. Nice glossy magazine that
also gets mailed to another group of Piper owners. Different pics and
one or two Cessna stories vs Piper stories.

Jay Honeck wrote:

>>I see now that someone is starting a Cessna Flyers Association. Normally,
>>I find competition a good thing but I don't see any upside here in two
>>organizations, another set of dues, etc.
>>
>>Does anyone out there have any insight on why someone thought we needed
>>another Cessna association?
>
>
> Interestingly, the same group has apparently started a new Piper Flyers
> Association. I haven't checked out their websites, but supposedly the two
> are identical except that one has pictures of Pipers, and the other has
> pictures of Cessnas.
>
> It would be hard to imagine this group beating or improving upon the
> Cherokee Pilots Association. They have a very useful (if amateurish)
> monthly magazine, a great book ("Cherokee Hints and Tips 2000"), and an
> annual fly-in that is the best of the summer.
>
> I've heard good things about the Cessna Pilots Association, too, so I
> imagine these new guys will have their work cut out for them.

You know, I just saw their WEB site today. It looks really good, but under
the "why you should join" link, everything was dead.

Maybe they're still trying to set it up?


"Roger Long" > wrote in message
...
> I'm a member of the Cessna Pilot's Association which seems to me to be
> everything a type club should be. I always save far more on maintenance
> than my dues from stuff I learn.
>
> I see now that someone is starting a Cessna Flyers Association. Normally,
I
> find competition a good thing but I don't see any upside here in two
> organizations, another set of dues, etc.
>
> Does anyone out there have any insight on why someone thought we needed
> another Cessna association?
>
> --
>
> Roger Long
>
>
>
>

I recived the magazine also, I was not impressed lots of advertising and
little Cessna stories and Cessna info. This issue they were talking about
hypoxia and the USAF joint FAA hypoxia safety training program. Also told
about his experience in the decompression chamber. Before they get my $35.00
a year they need more Cessna stuff. Go out and test new products or old
products and write reviews about them. Reduce Text Size and Ad's & put more
content about Cessna airplanes & Cessna pilots.



"Blanche" > wrote in message
...
> I've gotten 2 copies of the new PFA magazines -- completely unsolicited.
> It's even more amateurish than Cherokee group. Why? For an allegedly
> high-end magazine, it has serious spelling mistakes,
> grammar mistakes, and do we really need 18-24 pt. type font? Only
> two reasons I can think of -- target audience is far past the
> age of entry into AARP and/or there's so little content that upping
> the font makes it seem worthy.
>
> I was underwhelmed.
>

>I recived the magazine also, I was not impressed lots of advertising and
>little Cessna stories and Cessna info. This issue they were talking about
>hypoxia and the USAF joint FAA hypoxia safety training program.

Are you refering to Cessna Pilot Association (CAP) ?
They do have a terrific web site. Ask any questions on any model and receive a
good answer. Some very capable people are there to help.
Hank
172 M