April 2012 Flight Lines covers several important CPA initiatives and member updates. The newsletter features President Mark Brown’s discussion of the FAA’s new MedXPress online medical certification system, which streamlines the process of renewing medical certificates. Additionally, AOPA and EAA’s petition for medical exemptions is highlighted, proposing to allow certain pilots to operate light aircraft under simplified medical standards. The issue showcases two major upcoming CPA events: the Sonoma Valley Wine Country Flyin (June 2-6) and the 2nd Annual Rocky Mountain Light Sport Aircraft Expo (May 18-20), both offering unique experiences and networking opportunities for members.
The newsletter emphasizes community engagement and volunteer opportunities, particularly for the LSA Expo which has already sold out its Executive Hangar space. Members are encouraged to participate in setup, speaker assistance, transportation coordination, and guest hosting. Regional airport updates are also provided, with insights into Rocky Mountain Metro Airport’s evolution toward a more tenant-friendly environment over the past seven years.
Key Topics
- FAA MedXPress online medical certification system and implementation
- AOPA/EAA petition for medical exemptions for light aircraft operations
- 2nd Annual Rocky Mountain Light Sport Aircraft Expo planning and volunteer needs
- Sonoma Valley Wine Country Flyin details and logistics
- Marble Flyin scheduling (Labor Day weekend)
- Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (BJC) history and tenant relations
- Educational seminars and FAA Wings credit opportunities
Events & Activities
- Sonoma Valley Wine Country Flyin: June 2-6, 2012 – Wine tours at Simi Winery, Pacific Coast Air Museum, Concert on the Plaza in Healdsburg
- 2nd Annual Rocky Mountain Light Sport Aircraft Expo & Flyin: May 18-20, 2012 at Fort Collins-Loveland Airport (FTG) – Pancake breakfast, seminars, exhibitor reception, International Learn to Fly Day activities
- Marble Flyin: September 8-10, 2012 (Labor Day weekend)
- Front Range Airport Authority Meeting: March 14, 2012 – CPA promotion of RM Light Sport Aircraft Expo
Member News
- Bill Totten – Presented poster announcing CPA RM Light Sport Aircraft Expo to Front Range Airport Authority
- President Mark Brown – Shared personal experience with FAA MedXPress system and its benefits
- Dave Dahlke and Jan Washington – Organizing Sonoma Valley Flyin wine country tours; Jan works for Simi Winery and is providing special discounts and lodging rates for CPA members
- Daril Cinquanta – CPA area representative at Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (BJC), providing airport history and updates
