The July 2016 issue of Flight Lines covers the Colorado Pilots Association’s activities during a busy summer month, highlighting the historic first Colorado Splash-In seaplane event, numerous fly-ins and aviation activities, federal legislative efforts affecting pilots, and an upcoming UAS/drone expo. President Gary Tobey emphasizes the importance of general aviation promotion during the summer flying season and addresses key federal issues including the FAA Reauthorization Bill, the Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2, and simplified medical certificates. The newsletter also features an extensive article on Public Benefit Flying and volunteer pilot organizations, detailing safety recognition efforts by the Air Care Alliance and NTSB.
Key Topics
- Seaplane Operations: Historic first Colorado Splash-In on Lake Meredith; future seaplane bill planned for State Capitol
- Federal Legislation: FAA Reauthorization Bill, Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2, simplified third class medical certificates, opposition to Air Traffic Control privatization and user fees
- Election Year Awareness: TFR precautions, voter registration, and communication with Congressional delegation
- Public Benefit Flying: Safety efforts recognized by NTSB; aeronautical decision-making training for volunteer pilots
- UAS/Drone Industry: CPA-sponsored expo planned
- CPA Merchandise: Logo apparel available through Land’s End
Events & Activities
- July 2: Annual EAA Granby Pancake Breakfast
- July 16: Kelly Airpark Fly-in and Pancake Breakfast
- July 22-24: CPA Fly-in to West Yellowstone, Montana
- July 25-31: Oshkosh AirVenture (Bill Standerfer presenting Mountain Flying teaser)
- June 18: Colorado Splash-In seaplane event on Lake Meredith (historic first)
- September 10: CPA UAS/UAV/Drone Expo at Legacy Air, Rocky Mountain Metro
Member News
- Ray Hawkins: Seaplane Pilots Association and CPA collaboration on first Colorado Splash-In and future seaplane legislation efforts
- Bill Standerfer: Presenting Mountain Flying presentation at Oshkosh AirVenture 2016
- Bill Totten (Vice President): Leading CPA-sponsored UAS/UAV/drone Expo planning; seeking volunteers and suggestions
- Rick Durden: Feature article on Public Benefit Flying safety efforts; 25+ years as volunteer pilot and Air Care Alliance board member
