The October 2012 issue of Flight Lines highlights several significant achievements within the Colorado aviation community and previews upcoming CPA activities. CPA President Mark Brown's column celebrates the joy of "airplane watching" and encourages members to attend the November 10th annual membership meeting. The newsletter features recognition of member Jan McKenzie's election as Vice President of The Ninety-Nines, Inc., an international organization of over 4,800 women pilots, as well as important awards from the National Association of State Aviation Officials recognizing Dave Gordon's service and Penny Hamilton's exceptional journalism contributions to aviation.
The October issue documents CPA's active engagement in aviation events and community, including a detailed update on AirVenture 2012 and coverage of the August Sheridan, Wyoming fly-in. Additionally, the newsletter covers an emergency landing incident near Mead where a pilot and FAA examiner successfully handled a propeller failure during a certification flight, demonstrating professional airmanship and safety protocols.
Key Topics
- Airplane identification and engine sound characteristics
- Annual membership meeting and officer elections
- Women in aviation and The Ninety-Nines organization
- Commemorative Air Force and vintage aircraft operations
- State aviation leadership and journalism recognition
- Emergency landing procedures and pilot safety
- AirVenture 2012 photography documentation
Events & Activities
- CPA Annual Membership Meeting - November 10 (Saturday morning), includes coffee, pastries, officer elections, and awards
- Sheridan, Wyoming Fly-In - August 17-19, included group tours of historic Bradford Brinton Ranch
- AirVenture 2012 - Covered by photographer Steve Callery with approximately 800 images posted to CPA website
- CAF Airshow - October 13-14 at CAF HQ in Midland, Texas
- NASAO Annual Conference - Held in Salt Lake City (dates not specified)
Member News
- Jan McKenzie - Elected Vice President of The Ninety-Nines, Inc., an international organization of 4,800+ women pilots from 35 countries; holds Private Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating and Commercial Helicopter Rating; flies Turbo Mooney 231 to fly-in destinations across the U.S. and internationally
- Dave Gordon - CPA member and Director of Colorado Aeronautics Division, recognized by NASAO President Debbie Alke for service to aviation
- Penny Hamilton - Recipient of the NASAO National Journalism Award for promotion of aviation through print media; only the fourth such award in NASAO's 81-year history
- Steve Callery - Documented AirVenture 2012 with extensive photography; provided flyover photo featured on newsletter cover
- Rob Duncan - Flying TBM Avenger at CAF Airshow; active in Commemorative Air Force operations
- Brian Garrett - Safely executed emergency landing after propeller failure during private pilot certification flight near Mead; passenger examiner Drew Chitiea unharmed
