The July 2010 issue of Flight Lines focuses on summer flying season and organizational leadership. CPA President Bob Kinney reports on challenging weather conditions affecting fly-ins and encourages members to participate in at least one event. He emphasizes an upcoming leadership transition, as his second consecutive term ends in November, and solicits member recommendations for future board candidates. The newsletter also highlights a significant regulatory issue where the FCC's new rule would prohibit 121.5 MHz ELTs, forcing general aviation aircraft owners to upgrade to 406 MHz technology at considerable cost and on a tight timeline.
A detailed account of the May 22-23 Moab/Canyonlands fly-in describes severe weather challenges, with surface winds reaching 40 knots and mountain passes exceeding 60 knots. Despite cancellations from many registrants, 27 participants successfully attended, enjoying visits to Canyonlands and Arches National Parks along with fellowship and a sheltered poolside happy hour. The issue also promotes CPA's expanded social media presence on Twitter and Facebook.
Key Topics
- Leadership Transition: CPA president term limits require new candidate identification for November election
- Volunteer Opportunities: Encouragement for members to indicate service interests on membership forms
- FCC ELT Rule Change: New prohibition on 121.5 MHz ELTs, requiring costly upgrade to 406 MHz technology
- AOPA Response: Organization pursuing FAA/FCC coordination to delay and re-evaluate the ELT mandate
- Summer Flying Season: Challenges with weather conditions affecting fly-in scheduling
- Social Media Expansion: CPA now active on Twitter and Facebook
Events & Activities
- Moab/Canyonlands Fly-in: May 22-23, 2010 – 27 attendees despite severe Saturday morning winds (40+ knots surface winds, 60+ knot mountain passes); participants hiked Canyonlands and Arches National Parks
- Summer Fly-ins: Multiple CPA fly-ins scheduled throughout summer; full list available on website at coloradopilots.org
Member News
- President Bob Kinney: Completing second consecutive term; will step down in November 2010
- Walt Bell: Nominating Committee Chairman coordinating leadership candidate recommendations
- Dean Jaros: Authored Moab fly-in report
