CPA Presents

Spatial Disorientation for GA Pilots

Dr. David Schall

SD causes about 5-10% of all aviation accidents, but 90% of them are fatal. Understanding the physiology and prevention of spatial disorientation.

NTSB Investigation Overview

Jennifer Rodi, Senior Air Safety Investigator

Over 100 field and major investigations as lead investigator. How the NTSB determines probable cause and what pilots can learn from accident reports.

Accident Investigation from a Journalist's POV

Daniel Millican

Filmmaker, pilot, and creator of the "TakingOff" YouTube channel shares insights from covering aviation accidents and the lessons they reveal.

Midair Collision Physics, Gambles and Myths

Robert Patlovany

A physics-based exploration of aviation safety regulations, collision prevention, and the myths surrounding see-and-avoid flying.

Non-Towered Airport Operations

Cindy Carter (3,500 hrs total, 2,500 hrs instructor)

Safe flying practices at non-towered airports — radio communications, traffic patterns, right-of-way, and common mistakes.

Light-Sport Aircraft Emergency Management

Colorado Sport Pilot

Emergency procedure management for LSA with 1,300 hours of experience in various aircraft types.

DPE Roundtable

Cayce Batterson, Allen Cook, Nelson Wolfmeier, Ben Atnip

Four Designated Pilot Examiners discuss practical pilot exam standards, common failures, and the evolving aviation training landscape.

GA Operations Safety Inspector

Nelson Wolfmeier

30 years on both operations and maintenance sides of aviation. An inside look at what FAA safety inspectors look for and how to stay compliant.

Private Pilot Stumper Questions

Jon Kotwicki, FLY8MA Founder

Challenging questions for PPL oral exam preparation — the ones that trip up even well-prepared students.

Weather and Mountain Flying in Colorado

Bill Standerfer, CPA Mountain Flying Chair

Flying challenges unique to the Colorado Rockies — 50+ mountain peaks exceeding 14,000 feet, density altitude, mountain weather patterns, and survival strategies.

General Aviation Weather Issues

JP Dice (Corporate Pilot, CFI, Meteorologist)

A unique perspective on aviation weather from someone who is both a professional pilot and meteorologist — practical weather decision-making for GA pilots.

ForeFlight Tips and Tricks

Sabrina Meiklejohn, ForeFlight Product Team

An insider look at ForeFlight's most helpful features and functions — from the people who build the app.

Runway Stats: Advanced Airport Traffic Data

Justin Anderson, Founder

Airport traffic data analysis software for funding justification and safety improvements. How data drives decisions at airports.

Drones & UAS

Greg Reverdiau, Pilot Institute

Master's degree in Aviation Human Factors and Lead Instructor at Pilot Institute covers the UAS landscape, Part 107, and integration with manned aviation.

Custom Equipment Manufacturing

Dan Bass

Soloed on his 16th birthday and received his Private Pilot Certificate on his 17th. Custom aviation equipment design and manufacturing.

Learning to Be an Aviator in the 21st Century

Chris Palmer, Angle of Attack Chief CFI

Flight simulation training and modern aviation education approaches — how technology is changing the way we learn to fly.

Say No to Useless Maintenance

Mike Busch, A&P/IA

Arguably the best-known A&P/IA in general aviation covers routine maintenance do's and don'ts — what's actually keeping your airplane safe vs. what's just wasting money.

GAMI & G100UL Fuel

George Braly (10,000+ hr CFII)

The story behind G100UL unleaded avgas — engines, fuels, turbo systems, and the future of piston aviation fuel from the man leading the charge.

Denver TRACON Overview

Luke Garner (15 yrs ATC experience)

An air traffic controller walks through Denver TRACON operations — what happens behind the radar scope and how pilots can work better with approach control.

FNL Tower Operations

Leslie Habig, Air Traffic Manager (36 yrs FAA)

36 years with the FAA and the remote tower project at Northern Colorado Regional Airport — the future of ATC technology.

Wind Turbines and the Airspace System

Mike Koscielniak, CPA Flight Safety Chair

History, types, marking, charting, and flight safety concerns regarding wind turbines in Colorado's airspace.

Noise Abatement Guidelines

Mike Koscielniak

Noise measurement, FAA methods, monitoring programs, and community round tables — what pilots should know about noise-sensitive areas.

What is a Part 150 Noise Study?

Gene Reindel, HMMH Aviation Environmental Services

Aircraft noise consulting and the Part 150 process — its purpose, how it works, and what it means for airports and nearby communities.

FAA Safety Team Program Manager

Mr. Hanson, FAA Aviation Safety Inspector

Colorado native and professional pilot program graduate discusses FAA Safety Team operations across Colorado and Wyoming.

Angel Flight West

David Nathan & Rochelle Maderal

Four decades and more than 106,000 flights — creating pathways to healthcare through volunteer pilot medical transport.

Pilots N Paws

Susan Delgado

History and mission of Pilots N Paws — Susan has personally flown approximately 700 dogs to adoptive homes through this volunteer animal rescue organization.

Fixed-Wing Aerial Searching

Capt. Martin Kelly, Civil Air Patrol

Search and rescue planning and execution in mountainous terrain — how CAP coordinates missing person sorties using general aviation aircraft.

Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting (ARFF)

Lt. Pierce Jacoway, South Metro Fire Rescue

ARFF team operations at Centennial Airport — training standards, equipment, emergency response procedures, and what happens when things go wrong.

Scholarships & Pilot Prodigies

Makayla Galler

High school senior discusses the "Pilot Prodigies" STEM education program and flight training scholarships — inspiring the next generation.

Colorado Division of Aeronautics

David Ulane, A.A.E., Director

Leadership of Colorado's aviation system supporting 76 public-use airports. State programs, funding, and the future of GA in Colorado.

Those Dang Little Airplanes: Menace or Necessity?

Chuck Stout, Wings Over the Rockies Curator

Aerospace history and critical thinking — a lively discussion about the role of general aviation and its importance to Colorado communities.

20 Greatest Moments in Aviation

Chuck Stout

Breakthrough moments in aviation history that never quite made it into the history books — fascinating stories from an aviation curator.

National Museum of WWII Aviation

Mike Ginter (Retired Navy Officer)

A 28-aircraft collection and the stories behind the machines that won the war — history, restoration, and preservation of military aviation heritage.

Flight Chops

Steve Thorn

YouTube aviation educator with over 324,000 subscribers shares his approach to aviation content creation and pilot education.

Just Plane Silly

Bryan Turner

Aviation humor at its finest — Bryan Turner's "Just Plane Silly" YouTube channel brings a sharp sense of humor to the world of flying.

Air Safety Institute

Jason Miller

Named FAA Western Pacific CFI of the Year in 2009 and 2016. Aviation safety education and pilot decision-making from one of the best in the business.

Attending Oshkosh

Brian Garrett, CPA Member

Tips and strategies for attending EAA AirVenture — held the last week of July in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The world's greatest aviation celebration.

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