The October 2022 issue of Flight Lines highlights Colorado’s beautiful mountain flying season and emphasizes safety training. CPA President Marty Brophy shares his experience from a mountain flying seminar conducted by experts Bill Dunn and Bill Standerfer, covering critical topics like airport selection, altimeter accuracy at high elevations, and the importance of supplemental oxygen for older pilots. The newsletter also reports positive trends in general aviation safety, with accident rates declining from 2019 to 2020, and announces the upcoming annual election and member meeting.
Key operational updates include the completion and distribution of the 2022 CPA Roster to all active members, and revised fly-in planning procedures to streamline future events. The organization continues seeking volunteer leadership, particularly for the Vice-president position and various committees.
Key Topics
- Mountain flying techniques and safety in Colorado
- Altimeter calibration and accuracy at high elevations
- Supplemental oxygen requirements for older pilots at altitude
- General aviation accident rate improvements (2019-2020)
- Mountain airport characteristics and approach procedures
- CPA roster distribution and membership updates
- Fly-in planning procedures and coordination
- Leadership recruitment for officer positions
Events & Activities
- Mountain Flying Seminar – Late August 2022, led by Bill Dunn and Bill Standerfer
- In-flight mountain training flights to Granby, Kremmling, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, and Leadville
- CPA Annual Meeting and Officer Elections – Saturday, November 12, 2022 at KBJC (Mount Evans Room)
- Spaceport/Trinity Fly-in – Scheduled for April (2023)
- Mid-October 2022 fly-in event (date pending weather)
Member News
- Sue Wolber – Certified Colorado Mountain Flying CFI and chief pilot of a co-owned 1965 Cessna 182H (N182H); provided in-flight instruction to President Brophy
- Bill Dunn and Bill Standerfer – Recognized as mountain flying masters conducting CPA seminars
- Bill Marvel – New Fly-in Committee Chairman, overseeing event planning and procedure updates
- CPA seeking candidates for Vice-president position and committee volunteers
