November 2022 Flight Lines focuses on CPA leadership transitions, upcoming events, and a successful October trip to Spaceport America and Trinity Site in New Mexico. CPA President Marty Brophy reflects on his final year leading the organization as Adrian Nye prepares to take over, while highlighting the need for greater GA membership engagement across Colorado. The newsletter emphasizes the organization’s commitment to supporting general aviation through member events and advocacy.
A detailed recap of the October Spaceport/Trinity Site trip showcases the CPA’s adventurous spirit, with members touring cutting-edge space facilities and historic sites despite weather challenges. The trip highlighted both the camaraderie within the pilot community and the logistical complexities of coordinating multi-plane flying events, ultimately resulting in a memorable experience for all participants.
Key Topics
- CPA leadership transition – Adrian Nye to become president; voting on officers underway
- Membership growth initiative – fewer than 5% of Colorado’s 15,116 GA pilots are CPA members
- Fall weather and flying season updates
- Spaceport America and Trinity Site tour experience
- Weather decision-making for pilot safety
- Community and networking among CPA members
Events & Activities
- CPA Annual Membership Meeting – Saturday, November 12, 2022, 0830–1200, Mt. Evans Room, KBJC Terminal
- CPA Holiday Party – Sunday, December 4, 2022, 1630, Bison Grill at Buffalo Run Golf Course, 15700 E 112th Ave, Commerce City, CO
- Spaceport America & Trinity Site Trip – October 14–16, 2022 (completed); April 2023 trip planned
Member News
- Don and Barbara Evans (Arizona) and Curt and Tricia Penny (Colorado) discovered they own adjacent hangars at Marana, Arizona during the October trip
- Members participated in G Shock aerial rides and tours of Virgin Galactic facilities at Spaceport America
- CPA logo baseball hats distributed to dinner attendees on October 15
- Marty Brophy concluding his three-term tenure as CPA President
- Officers continuing: Laurie Garrett (Recorder), Cindy Jewell (Treasurer)
