The October 2021 issue of Flight Lines features CPA President Marty Brophy’s column on the upcoming annual meeting and calls for increased member involvement in committees and leadership roles. The newsletter also includes a detailed technical article by Bill Marvel about aircraft engine reliability and fuel management, drawing on his extensive experience ferrying aircraft internationally. The issue emphasizes the importance of understanding engine operation and preventive maintenance to address pilot concerns about engine failure, particularly during night flying operations.
Key Topics
- CPA Annual Meeting scheduled for November 6, 2021
- Membership roster distribution updates
- Call for volunteer involvement in marketing, website/social media, member retention, and safety committees
- Search for Vice-President candidate to succeed current leadership
- Aircraft engine reliability and the six essential components for piston engine operation
- Fuel management best practices and preventing fuel-related engine failures
- Night flying safety considerations for single-engine aircraft
Events & Activities
- CPA Annual Meeting – Saturday, November 6, 2021, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, Mount Evans conference room, KBJC terminal, Broomfield, Colorado. Breakfast and socializing included.
Member News
- Bill Marvel – Contributor sharing expertise on aircraft engine management and international ferry flying experience spanning several decades
