Flight Lines, the Colorado Pilots Association newsletter for May 2015, reflects on a successful spring aviation season. The issue highlights the April 11 Colorado Aviation Meet and Greet at Boulder Junction City Airport (BJC), which drew approximately 200 aviation enthusiasts and 40+ aircraft. President Ann Beardall emphasizes the importance of volunteer participation in CPA events and encourages members to take advantage of upcoming fly-ins and mountain flying courses as the flying season ramps up. The newsletter also addresses state-level aviation advocacy and invites member input on key issues affecting Colorado pilots.
The issue pays tribute to long-time CPA member Peggy Long, who passed away from cancer on April 15, 2015. Long was an accomplished pilot with a Commercial Pilot certificate and Instrument rating, having logged approximately 1,300 hours. She owned a Cessna 210, competed in the Jackpot Classic, served as CPA treasurer on the Board of Directors, and flew humanitarian missions to Central America. The newsletter also highlights important safety information and regulatory updates relevant to Colorado aviators.
Key Topics
- Colorado Aviation Meet and Greet success and volunteer appreciation
- Upcoming events calendar coordination and Social Flight integration
- Spring flying season encouragement and mountain flying courses
- State aviation advocacy and pilot input on key issues
- USAF Thunderbirds performance and Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR)
- NTSB safety alerts on preflight inspections after maintenance
- Proposed Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP) cancellations in Colorado
- Division of Aeronautics runway project documentation
Events & Activities
- April 11, 2015: Colorado Aviation Meet and Greet at Boulder Junction City Airport (BJC) Legacy Air hangar
- May 30-31, 2015: USAF Thunderbirds performance over Aurora Reservoir, flying from Buckley AFB and Front Range Airport (KFTG); TFR Surface to 15,000 ft, 5 nm centered on Aurora Reservoir
- Upcoming mountain flying courses and CPA fly-ins (dates to be posted on CPA calendar)
Member News
- Rick Durden named winner of the 2015 Endeavor Award for his 25 years of volunteer flying with LightHawk for conservation. Durden has completed over 500 flights supporting natural resource protection across the U.S., Mexico, Belize, Costa Rica, and Panama. He holds an ATP with DC-3 and Cessna 500 type ratings, is a CFI, has flown 200+ aircraft types, and is an author of aviation safety materials. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Air Care Alliance.
- Peggy Long (1940-2015), long-time CPA member and former board treasurer, passed away April 15, 2015. Memorials may be made to the Auburn University Department of Music Band Fund in her name.
