Colorado Pilots Association Flight Lines - August 2024 Summary
The August 2024 issue of Flight Lines highlights the CPA's growing advocacy and education efforts, including a landmark partnership with CDOT Aviation Division at AirVenture Oshkosh to promote Colorado flying and the Mountain Flying course. President Adrian Nye emphasizes the critical importance of mountain flying safety, citing recent dangerous incidents, and celebrates key contributions from instructors Bill Standerfer and Bill Dunn who successfully added Colorado mountain passes to sectional charts and navigation databases. The newsletter also features the introduction of new editor Andy Holmes, a career-transitioning professional pilot with law enforcement background, replacing outgoing editors Vince and Kay Otto.
Key content areas include reflections on airport advocacy, presentations on airspace safety, upcoming fly-in events, and volunteer opportunities. The newsletter showcases the organization's commitment to advancing general aviation through education, community engagement, and member contributions. National Aviation Day celebration ideas are provided, and several fly-in events are promoted for members.
Key Topics
- Mountain pass waypoints added to sectional charts for enhanced safety
- CPA Mountain Flying course promotion and hazard education
- Airspace separation best practices for flight instructors
- Airport advocacy and defense strategies
- National Aviation Day celebration (August 19)
- Newsletter transition to new editor Andy Holmes
Events & Activities
- AirVenture Oshkosh (July 2024): CPA and CDOT Aviation Division booth (Hangar C, Booth 3407); Mountain Flying presentation by Bill Standerfer; Airport politics presentation by Brad Walker
- Pikes Peak Regional Airshow: August 17-18
- National Aviation Day: August 19
- CPA Poker Run: October 12
- Fly-in to Alamogordo, New Mexico (registration details provided)
- Fly-in to Spaceport America & Trinity, New Mexico (registration details provided)
- Gunnison/Crested Butte fly-in (wrap-up coverage)
- Oklahoma City fly-in (wrap-up coverage)
Member News
- Bill Standerfer and Bill Dunn (CPA Mountain Flying Instructors): Recognized for successfully adding Colorado mountain passes as waypoints on sectional charts and in navigation databases, significantly contributing to mountain flying safety
- Vince and Kay Otto: Thanked for editing Flight Lines over the past year and expanding aviation news coverage
- Andy Holmes: Introduced as new Flight Lines editor and CPA board member; former police officer transitioning to professional pilot career with 400+ flight hours; working toward certified flight instructor certificate
- Brad Walker: CPA member presented on airport politics and defending airports using Freedom of Information Act requests
- Adrian Nye (President): Published article "Separation Anxiety - Best Practices to Avoid other Aircraft in Busy Airspace" in NAFI newsletter
