Colorado Pilots Association Flight Lines December 2016 focuses on celebrating the holiday season while addressing important aviation topics and regulatory developments. The December issue highlights the CPA Holiday Party scheduled for December 11th, where member Torry Krutzke will receive his Master Aviator Award in a special ceremony featuring the instructor pilot who soloed him over 50 years ago. Additionally, the newsletter promotes a Pearl Harbor 75th Anniversary Remembrance event at Wings Over the Rockies Museum, encouraging members to participate in free family-friendly aviation activities and a silent auction before the holiday celebration.
President Gary Tobey's message emphasizes maintaining flying freedoms and encourages members to grow general aviation by recruiting new pilots to the CPA. He notes that while the national political landscape has shifted with election results, the Colorado General Assembly maintains its current composition with a Republican Senate and Democratic House, requiring strategic legislative efforts. The newsletter also includes practical content addressing safety, experience-building, and regulatory updates on the transition from Section 333 exemptions to Part 107 for commercial drone operations.
Key Topics
- CPA Holiday Party and special Master Aviator Award ceremony
- Pearl Harbor 75th Anniversary Remembrance event at Wings Over the Rockies Museum
- Importance of flight experience and judgment in pilot development
- Transition from Section 333 exemptions to Part 107 for commercial drone regulations
- 2017 membership roster compilation and renewal
- Legislative outlook for general aviation advocacy
Events & Activities
- CPA Holiday Party – Sunday, December 11, 2016, 5:30 pm (cash bar), 6:30 pm (dinner) at Park Hill Golf Club, 4141 East 35th Ave, Denver CO 80207. Contact Cindy Jewell at 303-750-5645.
- Pearl Harbor 75th Anniversary Remembrance – Sunday, December 11, 2016, 2 pm to 6 pm at Wings Over the Rockies Museum (free event). Features classic aircraft, flight simulators, war artifacts, Pearl Harbor exhibits, and a silent auction. RSVP to [email protected] or 720-427-4072.
Member News
- Master Aviator Award: Torry Krutzke will receive his FAA Master Aviator Award at the December 11 Holiday Party, with presentation by Rudy Welch, the instructor pilot who soloed him more than 50 years ago.
- WWII Fighter Pilot Recognition: "Boot" Gordon, a World War II fighter pilot, was highlighted as a special guest at the November annual meeting.
