The January 2014 issue of Flight Lines highlights the Colorado Pilots Association’s goals for the new year, with President Ann Beardall emphasizing plans to expand member interactions, encourage participation in fly-in events, and transition more communications to electronic format. The newsletter features recognition of new committee leadership, including Paul Rupprecht (Education) and Matt Rytting (Safety), and showcases a remarkable member achievement with Joe Thibodeau’s receipt of the James E. Bye Lifetime Achievement Award from the Colorado Bar Association. The issue also provides practical aviation safety information, including a feature on carbon monoxide detection in aircraft.
Key Topics
- 2014 association goals: expanding member interactions and encouraging participation in events
- Transition to electronic newsletter format while maintaining print for interested members
- New leadership in Education and Safety committees
- Call for volunteers to help with event planning and comprehensive calendar development
- Carbon monoxide safety in aircraft with heaters
- Hypoxia symptoms and prevention
Events & Activities
- CPA Fly-in Planning Meeting – January 11, 2014 at 1:00 p.m., Mt. Evans Room at BJC (Boulder/Denver area)
- Local hangar potluck parties planned with potential educational speakers
Member News
- Joe Thibodeau – Awarded the James E. Bye Lifetime Achievement Award by the Colorado Bar Association (December 11, 2013). Honored for 42 years of tax law practice, designated Super Lawyer (2006-2013), Denver Best Lawyers “Tax Lawyer of the Year” (2012), Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel, unlimited division pilot in the National Air Races at Reno, Nevada, Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame inductee, and Chairperson of the Colorado Aeronautical Board.
- Paul Rupprecht – New Education Committee Chair
- Matt Rytting – New Safety Committee Chair
