The October 2010 issue of Flight Lines features outgoing CPA President Bob Kinney’s reflections on his two-year term, highlighting the organization’s recognition as a top state aviation association while acknowledging the need to increase awareness and membership within Colorado’s flying community. The newsletter covers important regulatory updates, including new FAA aircraft registration requirements effective October 1, 2010, and a proposed low-altitude training area by Cannon Air Force Base affecting southern Colorado and New Mexico. Members are encouraged to attend the annual membership meeting on November 6, 2010, which will feature Major General Pat Halloran discussing his SR-71 Blackbird flying experiences.
Key Topics
- CPA Membership Growth: President urges members to recruit new pilots; membership at all-time high with potential to double annually
- Organizational Recognition: CPA recognized nationally as a top state aviation association
- FAA Aircraft Registration Changes: New three-year registration requirement effective October 1, 2010
- Low Altitude Training Proposal: Cannon Air Force Base proposing new training area covering southern Colorado west of LaJunta and New Mexico airspace
- Board Transition: President Kinney completing two-year term; new board members to be introduced
Events & Activities
- Annual CPA Membership Meeting: Saturday, November 6, 2010 at Roth Distributing Concept Center, 17801 East 40th Avenue, Aurora; Continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m., meeting at 9:00 a.m.
- Marble CPA Fly-in and Campout: September 2010 event at private Marble Airport (7,700 MSL); included BBQ, instruments, and socializing
- Earth Angels Benefit Fly-in: October 16, 2010 at Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (BJC), 5:00 p.m.; fundraiser for cancer patients; free for pilots
Member News
- Rob Duncan: Featured in photo at AirVenture 2010
- John Theilen: CPA member provided Roth Distributing Concept Center facility for annual membership meeting
- Walt Barbo: Recognized by President Kinney for significant contributions to CPA website redesign and ongoing aviation support
