Flight Lines (October 2018) features CPA President Bart Jones reflecting on general aviation in Africa, highlighting vast distances and limited infrastructure compared to the U.S., along with important updates on training opportunities and regulatory reminders for Colorado pilots. The newsletter emphasizes the value of flying in remote areas and celebrates the accessibility of general aviation in the United States.
Key topics include the FAA's PROTE (Portable Reduced Oxygen Training Enclosure) program requirements and medical certification policies, updated guidance on Temporary Flight Restrictions during election season, and historical aviation milestones from October aviation history dating back to the 1800s and 1900s.
Key Topics
- General aviation in Southern Africa: infrastructure, aircraft types, and fuel availability
- FAA PROTE training requirements and BasicMed certification policy clarification
- Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) during election season and verification procedures
- Aviation history milestones from October (1861-1967)
- CPA merchandise and member engagement through Land's End branding
Events & Activities
- FAA PROTE Training Program — Thursday-Sunday, November 29–December 2, 2018 at KAPA (Denver). 2-hour slots available. Contact Trimbi at 720-254-8909. Requires current FAA 3rd Class Medical Certificate (BasicMed does not qualify).
- KGNB Annual Granby/Grand County Airport Adventure Day — September 7, 2018. Featured presentation on Captain Emily Warner, America's First Female Airline Captain.
Member News
- Bill Hamilton (CPA member, Grand County Historical Association Aviation Museum) presented the story of Captain Emily Warner at the annual airport adventure day in Granby.
