February 2025 Flight Lines highlights important developments in the Colorado Pilots Association, including a significant policy shift regarding member privacy and directory access. President Adrian Nye discusses the new opt-in directory system being implemented to address concerns about member information being used by airport opponents, as well as the re-launch of the Social Committee as […]
The January 2025 Flight Lines newsletter leads with a call to action from CPA President Adrian Nye, who is seeking new leadership for the organization. With Nye set to retire from the presidency in 2026 and current VP Brian Brieske declining to take over, the organization is actively recruiting candidates for both roles. The President […]
December 2024 Flight Lines highlights the Colorado Pilots Association’s annual meeting held in November, where leadership was re-elected and committee members shared updates on their volunteer contributions throughout the year. The newsletter features a tribute to Legislative Affairs Chair Gary Tobey, a Vietnam-era Naval fighter pilot who flew 188 missions from the USS Enterprise and […]
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 […]
Colorado Pilots Association (CPA) experienced significant activity and growth throughout 2024. President Adrian Nye’s comprehensive year-in-review highlights the organization’s accomplishments across multiple committees and initiatives led entirely by volunteers. Key achievements include the creation of two new committees (Community Relations and Social), establishment of CPA’s first booth at Oshkosh in partnership with CDOT, successful legislative […]
Summary: The September 2024 edition of Flight Lines focuses heavily on the ongoing Boulder Airport closure debate and related legislative developments. President Adrian Nye provides updates on November ballot measures and pending FAA litigation regarding airport closure authority. The newsletter covers significant aviation advocacy efforts, including a successful fundraiser by the Save Boulder Airport committee […]
Colorado Pilots Association Flight Lines – August 2024 Summary The August 2024 issue of Flight Lines highlights the CPA’s growing advocacy and education efforts, including a landmark partnership with CDOT Aviation Division at AirVenture Oshkosh to promote Colorado flying and the Mountain Flying course. President Adrian Nye emphasizes the critical importance of mountain flying safety, […]
The July 2024 Colorado Pilots Association Flight Lines newsletter covers several important topics affecting general aviation in Colorado. The primary concern highlighted is the Boulder airport situation, where two citizen petitions have qualified for the November 2024 ballot—one to close the airport and another to repurpose the land for affordable housing. President Adrian Nye emphasizes […]
Colorado Pilots Association’s June 2024 Flight Lines covers significant legislative victories for general aviation in Colorado, including Governor Polis signing HB-1235 on aviation fuel and community impacts. The newsletter features President Adrian Nye’s update on federal FAA reauthorization benefits for GA, introduction of the new Backcountry Chair Keith Serkes, and personal reflections on health challenges […]
Colorado Pilots Association Flight Lines (May 2024) focuses on three major political and legislative issues affecting Colorado aviation. President Adrian Nye updates members on House Bill 24-1235 regarding unleaded fuel tax credits and aviation board representation, ongoing legal challenges at Boulder-area airports (KBJC and KBDU), and coordinated efforts to preserve Boulder airport’s operations. The newsletter […]
