The November 2024 issue of Flight Lines highlights the Colorado Pilots Association’s upcoming annual meeting and elections, with outgoing President Adrian Nye preparing for his final year of leadership and seeking a successor. The newsletter announces Patrick Brennan as a candidate for Recorder, replacing long-serving member Laurie Garrett, and features planning updates for the 2025 flying season. Key content includes member spotlights, airport reviews, historical aviation stories, and information about the organization’s signature fly-in events throughout Colorado and New Mexico.
The issue covers a range of aviation topics from general association business to detailed articles about pilot experiences and airport destinations. Notable features include a guest appearance by author Rebecca Victor, historical aviation content in “The Waaaayback Machine,” and travel pieces about Uranium/Nucla, Colorado and Truth or Consequences/Socorro, New Mexico. The newsletter maintains its focus as the voice of general aviation in Colorado while encouraging member participation in upcoming events and governance.
Key Topics
- 2025 CPA Leadership transitions and elections
- Patrick Brennan joins as Recorder candidate; Laurie Garrett recognized for service
- Annual meeting details and business reports from committee chairs
- 2025 fly-in season planning and announcement process
- Veteran pilot experiences and historical aviation stories
- Airport destination reviews and travel guides
- Member contributions and guest articles
Events & Activities
- November 2, 2024: Breakfast Fly-In at KAPA, Wings Over the Rockies, 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
- November 6, 2024: Centennial Airport Community Noise Roundtable, 6:30–8:30 PM
- November 13, 2024: Jefferson County Airport Advisory Board Meeting, 5:00–6:00 PM at RMMA Terminal
- November 14, 2024: Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority Meeting, 3:00–5:00 PM
- November 14-16, 2024: 40th Annual Navajo Christmas Airlift at KGUP
- November 16, 2024: EAA301 Young Eagles Rally at KAPA, 7:00–11:30 AM
- November 16, 2024: CPA Annual Membership Meeting at Rocky Mountain Metro Airport, 8:30 AM–12:00 PM
- December 8, 2024: 2024 CPA Holiday Dinner at Bison Grill, Buffalo Run Golf Course, Commerce City, 5:00 PM (cash bar), 6:30 PM (dinner)
- January 11, 2025: 2025 Fly-In Planning Meeting at BJC, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Member News
- Patrick Brennan: New Recorder candidate; transitioned to aviation career in 2023, currently a flight instructor with over 400 hours, previously served as secretary in other organizations and as a multi-unit restaurant franchise operator
- Laurie Garrett: Recognized for long and dedicated service as Recorder; her final annual meeting is November 16; has participated in flying adventures including trips to Oshkosh and Dallas for the eclipse
- Adrian Nye: Continuing as President candidate for 2025 (final year of three-year term limit); seeking successor and inviting members with leadership interest to contact him
- Gary Tobey: Featured speaker at November 16 Annual Meeting; retired U.S. Navy fighter pilot with 188 carrier-based missions during Vietnam War
