Colorado Pilots Association's January 2020 "Flight Lines" newsletter highlights the organization's ongoing commitment to general aviation in Colorado. The issue focuses on planning for the year ahead, particularly the 2020 fly-in schedule, while President Marty Brophy reflects on recent activities including participation in the CABA Holiday Airlift. The newsletter introduces new member resources, including an "Ask the CFI" column for anonymous aviation questions and an expanded website blog feature to enhance member engagement and content sharing.
Key announcements include a fly-in planning meeting scheduled for January 11th at Front Range Airport, where members can propose and vote on destination locations for the year's adventures. The CPA continues to expand its digital presence and member services, with efforts to create a CFI registry connecting flight instructors with prospective students, and improvements to the website's blog functionality to complement the monthly Flight Lines publication.
Key Topics
- 2020 Fly-in planning and destination selection
- CABA Holiday Airlift participation and community service
- New "Ask the CFI" advice column for member questions
- Website improvements and new blog feature
- CFI registry creation for connecting instructors with students
- Website membership tools and classifieds section
- Runway designations and wind correction (technical Q&A)
Events & Activities
- 2020 Fly-in Planning Meeting: Saturday, January 11th, 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., Division of Aeronautics at Front Range Airport (KFTG), 5126 Front Range Parkway, Watkins, CO
- Monthly Pancake Breakfast Fly-In: First Saturday of every month, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Exploration of Flight/Wings Over the Rockies, 13005 Wings Way, Englewood, CO 80112
Member News
- President's Report: Marty Brophy participated in CABA Holiday Airlift, flying with CPA member Brent McGibbon to deliver 290+ pounds of toys, food, and clothing to Pueblo
- Website Development: Webmaster Brian Garrett continues enhancing coloradopilots.org with new blog features and member engagement tools; approximately 5,700 monthly visitors with 500 active logged-in members
- New CFI Registry: CPA is creating a free registry of member instructors; CFIs invited to submit credentials and specialties to [email protected]
