Flight Lines January 2023 celebrates the Colorado Pilots Association’s 50th anniversary (founded 1972) and focuses on community building and accessibility within general aviation. President Adrian Nye reflects on the organization’s enduring mission to promote aviation safety, community, and adventure while noting the remarkable history of past fly-ins, including a 1995 Guatemala expedition. The issue emphasizes […]
The December 2022 issue of Flight Lines features a presidential transition message from new CPA President Adrian Nye, who brings 25 years of GA flying experience and emphasizes the organization’s strength through dedicated volunteers. Nye highlights existing strong programs in Mountain Flying, fly-ins, and website services while identifying growth opportunities in CPA Presents and Backcountry […]
November 2022 Flight Lines focuses on CPA leadership transitions, upcoming events, and a successful October trip to Spaceport America and Trinity Site in New Mexico. CPA President Marty Brophy reflects on his final year leading the organization as Adrian Nye prepares to take over, while highlighting the need for greater GA membership engagement across Colorado. […]
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 […]
September 2022 Flight Lines features the Colorado Pilots Association’s community activities and member experiences. The newsletter highlights the organization’s successful mountain flying educational programs, upcoming holiday social events, and entertaining member stories from backcountry flying adventures. Key themes include pilot education, community engagement, and the unique challenges and rewards of general aviation in Colorado and […]
The August 2022 issue of the Colorado Pilots Association’s Flight Lines newsletter features President Marty Brophy’s column discussing summer weather challenges in northeast Colorado, including a devastating hailstorm, while highlighting positive CPA activities including a successful Lander, Wyoming fly-in and three $2,500 scholarships awarded to deserving aviation students. The newsletter also includes a detailed account […]
The July 2022 issue of Flight Lines highlights the Colorado Pilots Association’s active fly-in season and future planning. President Marty Brophy reports mixed results from June events, with a successful trip to Spearfish, South Dakota, contrasted by weather challenges at the Rifle/Glenwood Springs fly-in. The newsletter emphasizes the importance of safe decision-making when facing adverse […]
Colorado Pilots Association’s June 2022 “Flight Lines” newsletter focuses on flying experiences, community engagement, and the organization’s fly-in program. CPA President Marty Brophy shares his recent accomplishment of flying in actual instrument conditions for the first time since earning his instrument rating, with support from a CFII friend. The newsletter also highlights the challenges faced […]
The May 2022 issue of Flight Lines highlights weather challenges affecting Colorado pilots and features a detailed wrap-up of the CPA’s April trip to Spaceport America and Trinity Site in New Mexico. CPA President Marty Brophy shares a cautionary tale about “get-up-there-itis,” describing a harrowing landing experience at Fort Collins during unexpectedly strong winds, emphasizing […]
The April 2022 Flight Lines newsletter highlights the Colorado Pilots Association’s spring activities and membership initiatives. The issue features a detailed account of CPA’s first fly-in of the year to New Mexico, where 26 members in 12 aircraft visited Spaceport America and the Trinity Site at White Sands Missile Range. President Marty Brophy discusses membership […]
