The May 2013 issue of Flight Lines covers several important topics for Colorado pilots, including updates on control tower operations, AWOS site expansions, and board position vacancies. The primary focus is on the Rocky Mountain Light Sport Aircraft Expo, a major two-day event organized by the Colorado Pilots Association that welcomes all pilots, not just light sport aviators. The newsletter emphasizes community involvement, safety awareness during fire season, and membership updates while highlighting the association's role in advocating for Colorado aviation interests.
Key Topics
- Control Tower Preservation: Colorado towers at Front Range, Rocky Mountain Metro, Grand Junction, and Centennial spared from closure (temporarily due to lawsuits)
- AWOS Site Expansion: Request for membership input on three new Automated Weather Observation System locations; Corona Pass most suggested despite past lightning strike issues
- Board Vacancies: Seeking volunteers for Safety Committee Chairperson and Education Committee Chairperson positions
- Fire Season Awareness: Reminder to check NOTAMs, PIREPs, and TFRs during fire season
- D.B. Cooper Historical Article: Feature on Boeing 727 restoration and D.B. Cooper skyjacking theory
Events & Activities
- Rocky Mountain Light Sport Aircraft Expo – May 18-19, 2013 at Front Range Airport (FTG); Features light sport, general aviation, vintage, and law enforcement aircraft; Includes UAV seminars, pancake breakfast, photography contest, National Armed Forces Appreciation Day, and WWII reenactments
- CPA High Altitude Mountain Flying Course – June 8 and August 24
- Volunteer Opportunities: Setup and teardown help needed for Expo on Friday and Sunday; contact Ann Anderson
Member News
- New Members Welcomed: Gerald Moon, Kenyetta Moreland, Don Douglass, John Dill, Stan Bissell, Fred Wolf, Kenneth Jarvi, Duke Phillips IV, and Michael DeSanti
- Renewing Members: 27 members renewed, including Bart Whitehouse, Rick Durden, and others
- Corporate Member: Front Range Airport
