Colorado Pilots Association’s June 2022 “Flight Lines” newsletter focuses on flying experiences, community engagement, and the organization’s fly-in program. CPA President Marty Brophy shares his recent accomplishment of flying in actual instrument conditions for the first time since earning his instrument rating, with support from a CFII friend. The newsletter also highlights the challenges faced by planned events due to weather, the importance of volunteer fly-in hosts for future events, and a recap of the Page, Arizona fly-in that took place May 20-22, 2022.
Bill Marvel, head of CPA’s Fly-In Committee, emphasizes the need for members to volunteer as fly-in hosts for future years. He encourages both returning and new hosts to step up and organize events, noting that hosting is not complex and support is available. Marvel points to the extensive history of CPA fly-in destinations as inspiration for future events and calls on members to “Make Something Happen” for the organization.
Key Topics
- Instrument flight training and flying in actual clouds
- Weather challenges affecting aviation activities
- CPA fly-in program and the need for volunteer hosts
- Historical context of past CPA fly-in destinations
- Member engagement and volunteering opportunities
- CPA apparel ordering through Lands’ End
Events & Activities
- Page, Arizona Fly-In: May 20-22, 2022 – Featured hikes at Horseshoe Bend and Indian Garden, tour of Antelope Canyon X Slot Canyon, Beehive Trail hike, and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area drive
- Eight remaining fly-in events scheduled for 2022
- Aviation events calendar available on CPA website at coloradopilots.org
Member News
- Marty Brophy (CPA President): Recently completed his first actual instrument flight in clouds with CFII Jay Turnbull
- Bill Marvel: Serves as head of CPA’s Fly-In Committee and the “RV-14A Guy”
- Page Fly-In Attendees: Geza and Maggie Bodor, Kevin Condroski, Tabby Lei, Colleen Leppert, and Carl Rand participated in the May event
