August 2013 Flight Lines Summary: The Colorado Pilots Association newsletter focuses on fitness for flying, highlighting President Mark Brown's discussion of pilot self-evaluation regarding illness, altitude effects, and medication interactions. The issue covers important regulatory and safety topics including CBP aircraft search procedures and pilot rights, FAA aircraft registration renewal timing, and fire season awareness. Additionally, the newsletter announces the launch of FlyColorado.org, a new recreational flying resource developed by CORAC in partnership with CPA to help pilots discover Colorado's aircraft-friendly destinations.
Key themes include pilot health and wellness, regulatory compliance, member recognition, and expanding resources for recreational aviation in Colorado. The newsletter emphasizes the importance of staying informed about changing procedures and utilizing available tools for safer flying.
Key Topics
- Pilot fitness to fly—illness, altitude effects, and medication considerations
- FAA Regulation 91.17 and "8 hours bottle to throttle" guidelines
- AOPA medication database for pilots
- CBP aircraft search procedures and pilot rights
- FAA aircraft registration renewal timing and lost renewal periods
- NOTAMs, PIREPs, TFRs, and fire season awareness
- Launch of FlyColorado.org—new recreational aviation resource
- Colorado airport database with amenities and dining information
Events & Activities
- Mountain Flying Ground School – September 7, 2013 (CPA website registration required)
- Annual Championships Air Races & Air Show – Reno, NV, September 11–15, 2013; CPA group celebrating 10th anniversary; box seats available at $330 each
- Longmont Airport Open House and Fly-In – June 22, 2013
Member News
- Bill Standerfer – Received Northwest Mountain Region "Representative of the Year Award" at Longmont Airport Open House and Fly-In
- Bill Standerfer and John Mitchell – Both awarded Wright Brother's Master Pilot Awards
- Photo Caption Contest – Submit captions of Bob & Walt from the Pella Flyin for a chance to win accolades in the September issue
