The August 2012 issue of Flight Lines highlights the Colorado Pilots Association's active flying season with multiple upcoming fly-ins and educational opportunities. Key announcements include the successful CPA Mountain Flying Ground School scheduled for August 18 at Metro Airport, and the exciting news that Rocky Mountain Metro Airport is opening a new self-serve fuel station in partnership with Denver Air Center and BJC, promising competitive pricing after years of high FBO costs. The newsletter also features information about the Colorado 99s' revival of the Mile High Air Derby as a proficiency event rather than a race, set for September 2012 at Fort Collins-Loveland Airport.
President Mark Brown emphasizes the importance of staying informed through online aviation news sources and encourages members to take advantage of the peak flying season before winter weather arrives. The organization has also streamlined communication by establishing dedicated email addresses for all CPA leadership and committee chairs, making it easier for members to connect with various departments.
Member fly-in reports showcase the active community, with accounts of trips to Salida, Colorado for FIBArk events and a larger expedition to Fredericksburg, Texas to view bluebonnet flowers, demonstrating the diverse destinations and camaraderie within the CPA.
Key Topics
- Peak flying season and upcoming fly-in schedule
- CPA Mountain Flying Ground School for high elevation operations
- Self-serve fuel opening at Rocky Mountain Metro Airport
- Streamlined CPA communication with dedicated email addresses
- Online aviation news resources and research tools
- Wind information resources for flight planning
- Front Range hangar availability and rental information
Events & Activities
- August 3-5: Cedar City, Utah fly-in
- August 17-19: Sheridan, Wyoming fly-in
- August 18: CPA Mountain Flying Ground School at Metro Airport
- August 24-26: Rocky Mountain Regional Fly-in at Metro Airport
- September 1-3: Cody, Wyoming fly-in
- September 8, 2012: Colorado 99s Mile High Air Derby at Fort Collins-Loveland Airport (KFNL) - proficiency event with navigation course, spot-landing and bomb-drop contests; limit 50 airplanes; entry fee $70 pilots/$60 other occupants including meals
- September 21-23: Grand Junction, Colorado fly-in
- September 28-30: Las Cruces, New Mexico fly-in
- October 5-6: Socorro, New Mexico fly-in
- November 2-4: Zion National Park fly-in
- Recent: June 16-17 Salida FlyIn with FIBArk events; April 18-22 Fredericksburg, Texas fly-in for bluebonnet flowers
Member News
- Brian Garrett and Laurie led CPA group of 10 members and 6 spouses on 650nm trip to Fredericksburg, Texas in April to view bluebonnet flowers; highlighted the Hangar Hotel as unique destination combining aviation and lodging
- Group of five CPA pilots and three drivers visited Salida in June for FIBArk whitewater competition events, touring Arkansas Valley and enjoying local culture
- Bob Kinney recognized for contributing wind information resource (hint.fm/wind)
- Steve Callery credited for developing CPA email directory system for leadership and committees
