The March 2025 issue of Flight Lines highlights CPA’s continued collaboration with the Colorado Department of Transportation Division of Aeronautics and upcoming community engagement opportunities. President Adrian Nye discusses the rechristening of the Social committee to “Activities” under new chair Chris Kilker, and reflects on how the Division of Aeronautics—initially met with skepticism in 1988—has become a major asset to general aviation, returning over $11 million in grants to Colorado GA airports in 2024. The organization is working together on initiatives including mountain pass waypoints for safety and will co-exhibit at major aviation conferences.
Significant airspace changes for Centennial Airport (KAPA) and Buckley Space Force Base (KBKF) took effect February 20, 2025, detailed in the newsletter’s technical section. The newsletter also features articles on electric aircraft, backcountry flying, and destination spotlights ranging from local Hayes Aviation in Akron to regional destinations in South Dakota and Idaho. Additional resources shared include Colorado’s 2025 Economic Impact Study showing airports generate $68.9 billion in revenue and support 348,500 jobs statewide.
Key Topics
- CPA Committee Reorganization: Social committee renamed to “Activities” with expanded educational and social programming
- CDOT Division of Aeronautics: 37-year partnership success story and GA funding impact
- Airspace Changes: New procedures for KAPA and KBKF effective February 20, 2025
- Mountain Flying Safety: 20 Colorado mountain passes now charted with waypoints
- Electric Aircraft: Feature on battery technology as key to electric aviation
- Backcountry and Airport Operations: Technical guidance articles for pilots
- Colorado Aviation Economy: 2025 study shows $68.9 billion revenue and 348,500 jobs supported
Events & Activities
- CPA Board Meeting: Monday, March 3, 2025, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM, Sheltair, Broomfield (in-person or virtual)
- Redbird Migration: Tuesday–Wednesday, March 4–5, 2025, 7:30 AM–6:30 PM, Wings Over the Rockies, Englewood (registration required)
- Centennial Airport Noise Roundtable: Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM, hybrid format (webinar registration available)
- Breakfast Fly-In at KAPA: Saturday, March 8, 2025, 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, Wings Over the Rockies (no registration required)
- CPA Presents: Pilots ‘N Paws: Monday, March 17, 2025, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM, webinar (no registration required)
- 36th Annual Women in Aviation International Conference: Thursday–Saturday, March 27–29, 2025, Gaylord Rockies Resort, Aurora (registration required; CPA co-exhibiting with CDOT)
- Future of Human Spaceflight Panel: Friday, March 28, 2025, 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, Wings Over the Rockies (tickets required)
- Young Aviators’ Day: Saturday, March 29, 2025, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, Wings Over the Rockies
- Oshkosh Air Venture: July 21–27, 2025 (CPA co-exhibiting with CDOT; volunteers welcomed)
Member News
- New Activities Committee Chair: Chris Kilker, recognized as exemplary volunteer
