The September 2010 issue of the Colorado Pilots Association newsletter “Flight Lines” features CPA President Bob Kinney’s account of his trip to the EAA AirVenture at Oshkosh. When his planned fly-in was disrupted by flooding at Whitman Field, Kinney and his wife Shawn, along with fellow pilots Bob Venohr, Tim Roberts, and Bill Venohr, adapted by touring scenic locations across Wisconsin, Iowa, and Nebraska instead. Their journey highlights the value of general aviation airports and the importance of courtesy toward FBO loaner vehicle programs. The newsletter also recognizes numerous businesses and organizations that support the CPA’s Denver to Jackpot Nevada Air Classic event as “Friends of the CPA,” listing sponsors across multiple categories from FBOs and flight schools to restaurants and specialty suppliers.
Key Topics
- FAA Aircraft Registration rules and updated ATP checkride requirements
- Required aircraft markings
- FBO courtesy vehicle programs and general aviation infrastructure
- Friends of the CPA corporate sponsors and supporters
- Safety Committee updates regarding ATC terminology changes (“Position and Hold”)
Events & Activities
- EAA AirVenture Oshkosh (July 24, 2010) – Whitman Field closure due to flooding
- Denver to Jackpot Nevada Air Classic – annual event with multiple sponsors
Member News
- Bob Kinney – CPA President, published account of Oshkosh trip and midwest aviation tour with wife Shawn
