The August 2026 edition of Flight Lines celebrates Colorado's 150th birthday and highlights the critical volunteer contributions that make the Colorado Pilots Association an effective advocate for general aviation. President Andy Holmes emphasizes the impact of volunteers who staffed the CPA booth at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, partnering with the Colorado Department of Transportation-Division of Aeronautics. The newsletter also recognizes the significant departures of two long-serving board members, Michael Mayfield (Education Committee Chair) and Gabbie Bogolin (Membership Committee Chair), both having contributed more than three years of service. With ongoing fly-in activities and critical advocacy work surrounding Boulder, Longmont, and Centennial Airports, CPA continues to shape the future of general aviation in Colorado.
Key Topics
- Volunteer Recognition: Appreciation for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh volunteers and ongoing board members
- Board Member Transitions: Michael Mayfield and Gabbie Bogolin concluding their service; notable impact on education and scholarship programs
- Advocacy Priorities: Updates on Boulder Airport, Longmont Airport, and Centennial Airport disputes
- ATC Operations: Colorado Air & Space Port (KCFO) Tower staffing changes and schedule adjustments
- Mountain Flying Safety: Training courses and resources for high-elevation airport operations
- Membership Privacy: New opt-in membership directory policy
- Colorado Mountain Passes: 20 charted mountain passes with updated Chart Supplement information
- Centennial Airport Hangar Dispute: AOPA coverage of hangar rent increase legal challenges
Events & Activities
- EAA AirVenture Oshkosh: CPA volunteers represented Colorado aviation at the major aviation event
- CPA Mountain Flying & High-Elevation Airport Operations Course: August 15, 2026
- CPA Mountain Flying & High-Elevation Airport Operations Course: September 19, 2026
- Summer Fly-In Season: Managed by CPA Fly-In Chair Bill Marvel throughout the busy season
- Aviation Summer Camps: Sponsored by Arapah
Member News
- Michael Mayfield: Recognized for over three years of service as Education Committee Chair; praised for expanding CPA's educational outreach and reimagining the scholarship program
- Gabbie Bogolin: Recognized for over three years of service as Membership Committee Chair
- Bill Marvel: Acknowledged for managing fly-ins flawlessly during busy summer season
