The December 2022 issue of Flight Lines features a presidential transition message from new CPA President Adrian Nye, who brings 25 years of GA flying experience and emphasizes the organization’s strength through dedicated volunteers. Nye highlights existing strong programs in Mountain Flying, fly-ins, and website services while identifying growth opportunities in CPA Presents and Backcountry flying. The issue also includes the third installment of Bill Marvel’s memoir series “55 Years of Flying Adventures,” recounting a 1984 ferry flight of a Brittain Norman Islander from California to Taiwan, complete with encounters with a returning space shuttle, equipment failures, and navigating remote Pacific island refueling stops.
Key Topics
- CPA Leadership: Adrian Nye assumes presidency from Martin Brophy; Brian Brieske joins as new Vice President
- Organization Philosophy: Emphasis on volunteer dedication and continuous improvement (Kaisen concept)
- Program Highlights: Mountain Flying, Fly-in program, and website identified as strongest areas
- Growth Opportunities: CPA Presents and Backcountry flying programs
- Member Stories: Bill Marvel’s account of international ferry flying adventures and technical challenges
Member News
- Adrian Nye – New CPA President; lifelong aviation enthusiast, CFII, and chief pilot for Bell Ornithopters flying club at KBJC
- Brian Brieske – New Vice President; involved in Mountain Flying program and fly-ins; regional airline lawyer
- Bill Marvel – Featured in multi-part memoir series documenting 55+ years of flying adventures, including historic ferry flights across the Pacific and international routes
