The April 2021 issue of Flight Lines focuses on Colorado aviation’s emergence from COVID-19 restrictions and the renewal of in-person flying activities. CPA President Marty Brophy reflects on the transition back to normal operations, emphasizing the freedom of solo flight and encouraging members to participate in upcoming fly-ins, pancake breakfasts, and other community events. The newsletter also features an article by Bill Marvel on homebuilt aircraft, specifically his experience building an RV-14A, offering insights into the affordability and capabilities of experimental aircraft as an alternative to traditional certified planes.
Key Topics
- COVID-19 recovery and return to normal aviation activities
- Importance of CPA volunteer involvement and membership engagement
- Homebuilt aircraft construction and advantages of experimental planes
- Cost-effective aircraft ownership through building versus purchasing certified aircraft
- Spring flying season and weather improvements
- Recruiting new pilots and introducing younger generations to aviation
Events & Activities
- 2021 Fly-In Events calendar available on CPA website
- Pancake Breakfasts at KAPA Wings over the Rockies Museum branch (first Saturday of each month, free for pilots)
- Lunch fly-ins with Walt Bell and the Fly-In Committee
- Weekend fly-in events organized by Bob Kinney’s Fly-In Committee
Member News
- Bill Marvel – Featured for successfully building an RV-14A homebuilt aircraft with his wife Marti over 20 years; holds A&P and Inspection Authorization certificates and shares insights on homebuilt aircraft advantages
- Brian Garrett – Mentioned as pursuing his own homebuilt aircraft project with his wife Laurie, supported by Marvel’s article
- Sean Ives, John Lory, Kevin Bogan, and Scott Klaers – Pictured working on a B-25 Mitchell aircraft with an important event mentioned on page 9
