CPA Flight Lines – March 2015 focuses on spring aviation activities and community engagement. President Ann Beardall highlights the variable winter weather and encourages members to take advantage of flying opportunities. The newsletter announces two major upcoming events: the Colorado Aviation Meet and Greet (April 11th at KBJC) and the Rocky Mountain Aviation Expo, with Vice President Gregory Green leading planning efforts. The CPA is actively seeking volunteers and event sponsors to support these initiatives.
The newsletter features recognition of Drew Chitiea's achievement as a Master CFI, a prestigious credential held by fewer than 800 of the approximately 98,000 CFIs in the United States. The publication also includes practical resources for pilots, including links to FAA charts and weather tools, and covers various aviation news items ranging from emergency landings to regulatory discussions.
Key Topics
- Winter weather conditions and flying opportunities in Colorado
- CPA Meet and Greet event planning and volunteer recruitment
- Rocky Mountain Aviation Expo site selection and volunteer needs
- 2015-2016 Colorado Airport Directory availability
- Third Class Medical revision discussions
- Remote Pilot Aircraft (RPA) insurance and airspace violation questions
- Local pilot emergency landing stories
- FAA charts, weather resources, and navigation tools
Events & Activities
- Colorado Aviation Meet and Greet – April 11th at KBJC (Legacy Air hangar, west of control tower)
- Grants-Milan New Mexico Fly-in – April 24-26, hosted by CPA and Colorado Aviation Historical Society (CAHS); includes visits to Airway Beacon Museum and Flight Services Museum restoration
- Rocky Mountain Aviation Expo – Date and location TBD; seeking airport host with hangar space, ramp space, classrooms, and parking
Member News
- Drew Chitiea (Chief Pilot, Colorado Skymaster LLC) – Renewed accreditation as Master CFI from Master Instructors LLC; first earned in 1999 and renewed 9 times total; one of only 36 Colorado aviation educators to hold this prestigious "Master" title; one of fewer than 800 Master CFIs among approximately 98,000 CFIs in the United States
