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CJP Convention
marketplace for Citation aircraft, and sales trends throughout the globe, during an informative session that also demonstrated the buying power that Citation owners r r e e p p r r e e s s e e n nt t a a r r o o u u n n d d t t h h e e w wo o r r l l d d . .
“We have a substantial number of airplanes represented just by the folks here in this room, from about $350 million to upwards of a half-billion dollars’ worth of planes,” Sigari told attendees. “This room moves the market. The decisions you make have an impact on all t t h h e e o o t t h h e e r r g g u u y y s s o o u u t t t t h h e e r r e e . .” ”
Opportunities to Relax and Enjoy Time with Friends
Ahead of the show’s start on September17, attendees had the opportunity to enjoy one of the Greenbrier’s five championship courses at the CJP Golf Tournament. Attendees also enjoyed many fine- dining options and member events, including a Welcome Reception, hosted by ProFlight, and the first- day Member Dinner, sponsored by Cessna at nearby Kate’s Mountain Lodge. Throughout the show, a attendees and their guests were able e to partake in tours of the Greenbrier
A Time to Learn, Relax, and Have Fun
property – including the historic “ “Bunker” under the resort, created d to protect government officials in the event of a national crisis – as well as wine tastings, cooking lessons, and a variety of sporting activities.
On the event’s second day, attendees enjoyed a “New York Wine Experience” provided by acclaimed Napa vintner Chuck Wagner, of the Wagner Family of Wine, followed by dinner and the opportunity to bid on a diverse range of fine items in a silent auction. Proceeds from the auction benefited CJP programs and initiatives.
P Pa al lm me er r I In nd du uc ct te ed d t to o C CJ JP P H Ha al ll l o of f H Ho on no or r The convention came to a close
on September 20 with a gala dinner, f featuring the induction of golfing legend and accomplished aviator Arnold Palmer to the Citation Jet Pilots Association Hall of Honor. Palmer joined Cessna Chairman Emeritus Russell W. Meyer Jr. and veteran Cessna engineer Bruce Peterman in the esteemed ranks of aviators receiving the highest distinction bestowed by CJP.
“Without aviation, I probably never would have had the success I’ve enjoyed over the years,” Palmer said before the induction ceremony. “To be able to tell all these pilots – who are far better than I am in flying [ [Citations] – how much fun I’ve had, , and what it has all meant to me, is a wonderful honor.”
For 2015, CJP will bring its annual convention to The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado on September 9-13.Visit www. citationjetpilots.com and email contact@citationjetpilots.com for more information. I
Freelance aviation writer and sport pilot Rob Finfrock serves as the Editor of CJP’s bimonthly newsletter, “Flight Levels.”
MARCH 2015
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Peter Stratton Photos
Peter Stratton Photos