Flight Lines December 2021 covers general aviation topics relevant to Colorado Pilots Association members. President Marty Brophy reflects on personal flying experiences, including sightseeing flights across the country and a goal to land in all 50 states. The newsletter emphasizes the importance of volunteer-organized fly-ins as a cornerstone of CPA activities and community building. Additionally, practical flight instruction is provided on proper traffic pattern entry procedures at non-towered airports.
Key Topics
- Personal flying adventures and state-landing challenges
- Importance of member-hosted fly-in events for association success
- Proper traffic pattern entry procedures at non-towered airports per AIM standards
- CPA apparel ordering opportunity
- Aerobatic competition at Sterling’s Crosson field
Events & Activities
- Weekend fly-ins to Spaceport America and Trinity Site, New Mexico: April 1-3, 2022 and September 30 – October 2, 2022 (hosted by Bill Marvel)
- Weekly flying breakfast/lunch events hosted by Walt Bell
- CPA Annual Planning Meeting in January 2022
Member News
- Marty Brophy (President) has completed 20 state landings in 6 years of flying
- Members featured in apparel section: Tony Fagler, Barbara Hoversten, Matt Danilchick, and Rob Greenhalgh
