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Welcome to the TARPA web site.
Let us explain who we are, and what we do.
WHO - Membership in TARPA is open to
ALL previous TWA flight deck crewmembers and retired TWA pilots.
This includes all predecessor airlines. Our 1,500 members ranging from
young current TWA/AA pilots to some who flew Ford Tri-Motors in the
‘30s.
WHAT - TARPA was founded in 1979 by retired TWA pilots who
wanted to create an organization to provide a social, recreational,
non-profit entity with a primary goal of helping members maintain
friendships formed while flying for TWA, and to assist pilots nearing
retirement with the transition to the new life.
HOW - We offer several ways to reach our objectives. First,
we publish a world class; widely acclaimed magazine “TARPA TOPICS” and
is produced three times a year. TARPA TOPICS contains stories about
members’ current and past activities, stories about TWA and industry
issues and updates on TARPA activities. We also publish a membership
directory biannually with addresses, Email and telephone numbers of all
members and subscribers. Second, perhaps most important, TARPA convenes
an annual gathering in various cities around the country. Our
conventions are open to all previous TWA pilots and provides the
opportunity to get up close and personal. We routinely have around 300
people in attendance, members, spouses and guests. Third, we offer this
webpage with timely updates on all TARPA news and links to numerous
other useful sites.
ANNUAL TARPA CONVENTION All previous TWA pilots
and their spouses are welcome.
TARPA
is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of six Executive Officers
and three Directors. There are twelve committees to provide assistance
and suggestions to the Board of Directors.
This is a brief introduction of TARPA. For additional information email TARPA President Guy Fortier at guy4ta@.net, Bill Kirschner wma1012@msn.com or Ed Madigan edmadigan@mac.com.
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