November 2016 Flight Lines focuses on celebrating aviation freedom and community engagement within the Colorado Pilots Association. President Gary Tobey's message emphasizes gratitude for flying privileges and democratic freedoms. The newsletter highlights the upcoming Annual Meeting featuring historical aviation content, the year-end Holiday Party with a special Master Aviator Award ceremony, and important regulatory updates including ADS-B compliance rebates and medical certification reform. Additionally, the Colorado Division of Aeronautics received recognition for its innovative General Aviation Airport Sustainability Program.
Key Topics
- P-38 Lightning fighter aircraft and WWII history presentation
- ADS-B equipment rebate program ($500 rebate with installation and testing requirements)
- FAA VOR/NDB approach terminations and navigation system updates
- Third Class Medical Certificate reform and Pilots Bill of Rights 2 implementation timeline
- Colorado GA Airport Sustainability Program receiving honorable mention in national awards
- CPA merchandise available through Lands End
Events & Activities
- November 5, 2016 – CPA Annual Meeting, Mt Evans Room, Terminal Building, Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, Broomfield, CO. Continental Breakfast at 8:30 a.m., featuring P-38 Lightning presentation by Stewart "Boot" Gordon
- December 11, 2016 – CPA Holiday Party at 6:00 p.m., Park Hill Golf Club, 4141 East 35th Ave, Denver, CO 80207
- November 1, 2016 – 9th Annual Airports Going Green Conference in Amsterdam (Colorado Division of Aeronautics award presentation)
Member News
- Member Torry Krutzke to receive FAA Master Aviator Award at the Holiday Party, with presentation by Rudy Welch, the instructor pilot who soloed him over 50 years ago
- Wednesday Lunch Bunch recreational flying group continues regular activities
