The June 2017 issue of Flight Lines covers several significant topics for Colorado's general aviation community. President Gary Tobey highlights the successful inaugural seaplane splash-in at Lake Meredith and discusses the new BasicMed medical certification reform that took effect May 1, 2017. The newsletter emphasizes CPA's continued opposition to Air Traffic Control privatization, featuring testimony from industry leaders about the risks to general aviation. Additionally, the issue celebrates the Colorado Mountain Flying Course and honors aviation pioneer Vern Foster's 100th birthday with a special flight.
Key themes include the expansion of seaplane operations in Colorado, the importance of member participation in fly-in activities, and advocacy against ATC privatization. The newsletter also encourages members to consider leadership roles in the upcoming officer elections and to support CPA through merchandise purchases.
Key Topics
- BasicMed medical certification reform effective May 1, 2017
- Opposition to Air Traffic Control privatization and its impact on general aviation
- Denver Metroplex airspace plan implementation in 2019
- Seaplane operations and splash-in activities at Colorado lakes
- CPA officer elections scheduled for November
- Hartzell Propeller president's testimony on ATC privatization concerns
Events & Activities
- May 20, 2017 – CPA seaplane splash-in at Lake Meredith (Colorado's first officially designated seaplane base)
- May 20, 2017 – Fly-in to Sedona, Arizona
- June 9-11, 2017 – Fly-in to Hutchinson Salt Mines and Cosmosphere, Kansas
- June 24-25, 2017 – Fly-in to Beaumont Hotel, Kansas
- July 15, 2017 – Seaplane splash-in at Kenney Reservoir
- November 2017 – CPA Annual Meeting and officer elections
- April 7-9, 2017 – Vern Foster 100th birthday celebration at Woodring Airport, Enid, Oklahoma
Member News
- Vern Foster celebrated his 100th birthday; honored as aviation pioneer and co-developer (with Bill Marshall) of the Colorado Mountain Flying Course. Drew Chitiea flew with Foster as Pilot-in-Command in a Cessna P-210.
- Ray Hawkins led successful inaugural seaplane splash-in at Lake Meredith
- Walter Bell continues monitoring Denver airspace and Denver Metroplex plan developments
- Bob Kinney chairs the CPA Fly-In Committee
