Summary: The September 2020 Flight Lines newsletter highlights the successful conclusion of CPA’s 2020 fly-in season, featuring a late-summer gathering at KBJC despite challenging weather conditions. Despite initial expectations of 14 aircraft, only two flew in while 62 total attendees enjoyed food, camaraderie, and a spectacular Colorado sunset. The event was notable for attracting as many newcomers as veteran members, suggesting strong growth potential for the organization. CPA President Marty Brophy discusses principles of high-reliability organizations and aviation safety, while contributor Bill Marvel shares insights on sport parachuting and its unique sensations compared to flying.
Key Topics
- 2020 Season Finale Fly-in success and attendance records
- High reliability organizations (HROs) and aviation safety principles
- Automation vs. airmanship in modern aviation
- Sport parachuting experiences and technology advances
- CPA membership growth and newcomer engagement
- 2020 Roster distribution and bylaws revision voting
Events & Activities
- 2020 Season Finale Fly-in – Saturday, August 29, 2020 at KBJC with Blue Sky Bistro BBQ; 62 attendees; hosted by Bob & Shawn Kinney
- Bylaws revision voting – ballots mailed with 2020 Roster; voting available by mail, email, or online
Member News
- Bill Marvel – Featured contributor discussing sport parachuting experiences and RV-14A aircraft ownership
- Garth Fasano – CPA member who created CheckrideNow.com, a free checkride examiner resource website
- Don Morrow – New CPA member recognized for assisting with aircraft marshaling at the fly-in event
- Strong newcomer recruitment noted with many promising to join the organization soon
