The March 2016 issue of Flight Lines features President Gary Tobey’s urgent call to action regarding federal legislation affecting general aviation. The newsletter emphasizes two critical Congressional matters: opposing H.R. 4441 (which would privatize Air Traffic Control and disadvantage general aviation) and supporting the Pilots’ Bill of Rights 2. Locally, CPA continues advocacy efforts on seaplane access to Colorado waters and drone regulation. The issue also announces an extensive slate of 2016 fly-ins and activities coordinated by Bob Kinney, ranging from short day trips to multi-day excursions across the western United States.
Additionally, the newsletter includes a nostalgic column by Bill Bredar reflecting on memorable flying experiences, and covers the dissolution of the Wyoming Pilots Association, which operated since 2006 but ultimately lacked sufficient resources to sustain its mission of promoting aviation safety and airstrip development in Wyoming.
Key Topics
- Opposition to H.R. 4441 privatization of Air Traffic Control
- Support for Pilots’ Bill of Rights 2 and medical requirement simplification
- Colorado legislative efforts on drone registration and seaplane access to state waters
- 2016 CPA fly-in schedule and activities calendar
- Airport representative program enhancement
- Wyoming Pilots Association closure and call for regional pilot association cooperation
Events & Activities
- March 2016: Casa Grande, Arizona fly-in
- April 2016: Ft. Lancaster (north of Denver) fly-in/drive-in
- May 2016: Fredericksburg, Texas and Santa Fe, New Mexico fly-ins
- June 2016: Niobrara River canoeing (Nebraska) and Flaming Gorge boating
- July 2016: West Yellowstone pilots-only campground return trip
- Late Summer 2016: DIA back door tour, Cortez fly-in, and legendary CPA Fruit Run to Grand Junction
- September 2016: Legacy Air Rocky Mountain Metro Airport facility fly-in
Member News
- Bill Bredar contributes reflective column on memorable flying experiences including Grand Canyon, sunset flights, and Mosca Pass adventures
- Vice President Bill Totten seeks member input for CPA activities and airport representative program improvements
- Wyoming Pilots Association closure announced by Roger Williams; organization operated from 2006-2016 with peak membership of 485
