The September 2023 issue of Flight Lines features updates on CPA leadership changes, a new Community Relations Committee, and aviation safety topics. President Adrian Nye announces his recovery from a March accident and welcomes David Ladd as the new Airspace Committee chair, while thanking outgoing chair Walt Bell for his years of service. CPA has secured a $9,900 grant from the Colorado Department of Transportation to support mountain flying education programs. The newsletter addresses growing pressures on metro-area airports from community opposition, focusing on noise complaints and leaded fuel concerns, and outlines efforts to educate neighbors about aviation and the transition to unleaded avgas.
Key Topics
- CPA Leadership: David Ladd appointed as new Airspace Committee chair; Walt Bell thanked for service as former President
- Grant Funding: $9,900 CDOT grant awarded for mountain flying education technology
- Community Relations: New committee formed to address friction between airports and surrounding communities
- Airport Challenges: Boulder airport pressure from housing development and community opposition; discussion of leaded fuel concerns
- Unleaded Avgas Transition: Explanation of technical and regulatory challenges in fuel transition
- Newsletter Editor Search: CPA seeking volunteer newsletter editor with stipend
- Aircraft Safety: Article on battery bus issues in aircraft electrical systems
Member News
- President Adrian Nye: Recovering from March accident, resuming presidential duties
- David Ladd: Appointed Airspace Committee chair; flies Cessna 421 from Centennial Airport; noted for organizing past fly-ins
- Walt Bell: Recognized for many years of service as former CPA President and Airspace Committee chairman
- Bill Standerfer: Mountain Flying Committee chair credited for securing CDOT grant
- Bill Marvel: "RV-14A guy" contributing aircraft maintenance articles
