The November 2015 issue of Flight Lines highlights CPA's commitment to honoring aviation history and veterans, particularly WWII pilots whose contributions to aviation and freedom are being preserved through community engagement. President Ann Beardall reflects on the rapid loss of WWII veterans and encourages members to seek out and listen to their stories, emphasizing the importance of keeping aviation history alive through museums and local historians. The newsletter celebrates a highly successful AOPA Regional Fly-In at Colorado Springs that drew over 2,150 attendees and nearly 300 aircraft, showcasing the vibrant general aviation community in Colorado.
Key announcements include the CPA annual membership meeting scheduled for November 7th at BJC, featuring speaker Kendra Cross from USDA-APHIS discussing wildlife and bird migrations at Colorado airports, along with officer elections and scholarship announcements. Additionally, Fort Collins-Loveland Airport has been selected as the FAA's official test facility for Virtual Air Traffic Control Tower technology, representing a significant advancement in aviation safety and infrastructure.
Key Topics
- Honoring and preserving WWII veteran aviation history and stories
- General aviation community engagement and fly-in events
- Wildlife and bird migration management at Colorado airports
- Virtual Air Traffic Control Tower technology development
- Weather analysis and Skew-T diagram interpretation
- Mountain flying safety and best practices
Events & Activities
- CPA Annual Membership Meeting – November 7, 2015 at BJC, starting at 8:30 a.m. with continental breakfast; speaker Kendra Cross (USDA-APHIS), officer elections, and scholarship winner announcements
- AOPA Colorado Springs Regional Fly-In – September 2015 at Colorado Springs Airport; 2,150+ attendees, nearly 300 aircraft, 40-aircraft display, Friday night Barnstormers Party with potato bake, 60+ exhibitors, speakers including Adm. William Gortney (NORAD), and F-16 fly-by
- Recreational Aviation Foundation Backcountry Campfire – Part of Colorado Springs fly-in with backcountry aircraft displays and demonstrations
Member News
- Dianna Stanger – Recreational Aviation Foundation pilot featured for flying a Czech L-139 aircraft at the Colorado Springs fly-in
- Bill Standerfer (Colorado Pilots Association) – Recognized online for delivering an impactful one-hour mountain flying skills presentation that may have prevented future accidents
