The September 2012 issue of Flight Lines features CPA President Mark Brown's message about the ideal flying conditions in September and October in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain West. Brown emphasizes the importance of supporting aviation advocacy organizations as general aviation faces challenges, including high fuel costs and declining fly-in attendance. The newsletter also highlights the Third Annual Rocky Mountain Light Sport Expo as a CPA-sponsored event requiring community support. Additionally, the issue includes a detailed member profile of Lothar Klingmuller, who received the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award, documenting his remarkable flying journey spanning multiple continents and decades.
Key Topics
- Optimal flying weather in September and October in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain West
- Impact of fuel costs on general aviation participation
- Importance of supporting aviation advocacy organizations (APOP, EAA, CPA, USPA, CAB)
- Need to engage with congressional representatives on aviation issues
- Third Annual Rocky Mountain Light Sport Expo success and future planning
- Member pilot experiences across multiple countries and decades
- FAA import suspension anecdote regarding Pipistrel Aircraft and Google Earth verification
Events & Activities
- Third Annual Rocky Mountain Light Sport Expo (2012, sponsored by CPA)
- CPA fly-ins scheduled for September and October 2012
Member News
- Lothar Klingmuller received the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award from the FAA, celebrating a flying career spanning from 1961 through multiple countries including Australia, Alaska, Panama, Ecuador, and the Rocky Mountain region
