Summary: The September 2024 edition of Flight Lines focuses heavily on the ongoing Boulder Airport closure debate and related legislative developments. President Adrian Nye provides updates on November ballot measures and pending FAA litigation regarding airport closure authority. The newsletter covers significant aviation advocacy efforts, including a successful fundraiser by the Save Boulder Airport committee and recent news that the ballot measures have been withdrawn pending resolution of the federal lawsuit. Additional coverage includes discussions of Compatible Use concerns at Longmont airport and upcoming aviation events across Colorado.
The issue features content on practical flying topics, including mountain pass VFR GPS waypoint establishment in Colorado and engine troubleshooting guidance. Community engagement updates include regional fly-in summaries and information on the CPA Poker Run. The newsletter emphasizes CPA’s active role in general aviation advocacy and community participation across multiple Colorado airports.
Key Topics
- Boulder Airport closure ballot measures (withdrawn as of August 28, 2024)
- FAA litigation regarding airport property rights and federal authority
- Boulder’s decision to reject federal and state airport grants
- Longmont airport Compatible Use issues with Modern West development proposals
- Mountain Pass VFR GPS Waypoints established in Colorado
- Engine maintenance and troubleshooting guidance
- CPA advocacy and member engagement in aviation policy
Events & Activities
- “History Comes to Life @ KAPA” – August 30 – September 2, 2024, Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight, Englewood, CO (1000-1700 hours, Wings membership or daily ticket required)
- Centennial Airport Community Noise Roundtable – September 4, 2024, 1830-2000 hours, 7565 South Peoria, Englewood, CO or GoToWebinar
- “A Journey Back in Time” Concert by Commemorative Air Force – September 6, 2024, 1700-2130 hours, SheltAir BJC, Broomfield, CO
- Breakfast Fly-In @ KAPA – September 7, 2024, 0930-1230 hours, Wings Over the Rockies, Englewood, CO
- CPA Poker Run – September 2024 (details referenced but specific date not provided in excerpt)
- Save Boulder Airport Fundraiser – August 13, 2024 (completed event referenced in President’s Corner)
Member News
- President Adrian Nye shared travel experience participating in a seaplane tour in Alaska, discovering the pilot winters in Colorado and teaches at Western Air Flight Academy at KBJC
- Multiple CPA Board members attended Save Boulder Airport fundraiser on August 13, 2024
- Adrian Nye published guest editorial in Boulder Daily Camera on August 19, 2024 regarding airport closure debate
