The March 2007 issue of Flight Lines features a focus on aviation safety and insurance issues affecting Colorado pilots. CPA President Sarah Jane Dolliver highlights the successful Holiday Dinner fundraising efforts and the upcoming 2007 fly-in planning, while the Safety Committee tackles the disconnect between improving accident statistics and rising insurance rates. A featured article on night flying safety by Larry Camden and Drew Chitiea emphasizes why nighttime accidents are often fatal.
Safety Committee Chairman Bill Linenberger provides an in-depth analysis of insurance claims data, revealing that while NTSB-reportable accidents are down, ground incidents (53% of claims), takeoffs (7%), and landings (28%) continue to drive up costs. The newsletter emphasizes the importance of pilot proficiency, particularly during critical phases of flight, and offers practical checklists for retractable gear aircraft operations.
Key Topics
- General Aviation safety improvements and accident reduction trends
- Insurance rates and claims analysis – why rates increase despite fewer accidents
- Ground event prevention and pilot attention during taxiing operations
- Takeoff and landing proficiency and recurring training needs
- Retractable landing gear safety procedures and checklist discipline
- Night flying safety hazards and fatality statistics
- 2007 fly-in planning and scheduling
Events & Activities
- CPA Holiday Dinner with auction/sale and fundraising for Scholarship Fund
- Fly-in Planning Meeting – January 20 at Jeffco Airport terminal building
- 2007 fly-in calendar being developed with various duration options (same-day to 3-day events)
Member News
- Bev and Larry Camden – Donated IPC ride gift certificate ($300 raised for Scholarship Fund)
- Cheryl Randel – Purchased the Camden gift certificate donation
- Judi Haglin and Mary Jones – Donated door prizes for Holiday Dinner
- Eric Jensen – Hosted the fly-in planning meeting
- Senator Lew Entz – Recognized by CPA for advocacy efforts on behalf of general aviation (received $150 contribution for Veterans Home)
