Colorado Pilots Association CPA Newsletter
Colorado Pilots Association Newsletter is published by the Colorado Pilots Association once each month. Colorado Pilots Association was incorporated as a Colorado Nonprofit Corporation in 1972. It is a statewide organization with over 700 members dedicated to making Colorado a better, safer, and more desirable place to fly. Objectives of the organization are to promote aviation and flight safety, to protect the rights of pilots, and to be of assistance to the general public in aviation matters. Most organizational activities are administered from central offices located in the Denver area. Officers of the association are elected by the membership at an annual meeting in November of each year. The officers and appointed committee chairpersons make up the Board of Directors that governs affairs of the association. Individuals acting as liaisons for other aviation-related organizations attend board meetings to facilitate coordination of activities. And a dedicated group of Area Representatives located around the state act as membership and information contacts. Please note, these newsletters are AI Transcribed, so there may be some phrasing or depictions from the newsletter. To get the full printed edition of the newsletter, please join us as a member at ColoradoPilots.org
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Welcome back to the Colorado Pilots Association podcast! In this episode, we’re diving into highlights from the November 2025 edition of Flight Lines.
Outgoing president Adrian Nye reflects on his time leading CPA and passes the torch to incoming president Andy Holmes and vice president Patrick Brennan. We’ll also cover what’s ahead for members — from the Annual Meetingat Rocky Mountain Metro Airport and the always-festive Holiday Dinner at Buffalo Run Golf Course, to the 2026 Fly-In Planning Meeting kicking off the new year.
We’ll talk about CPA’s 2026 Scholarship Program, honoring aviation legends Walt and Terry Barbo and Emily Howell Warner — both of whom continue to inspire Colorado’s next generation of pilots. Then, we’ll turn to advocacy news as Longmont’s city council moves forward with a landing fee ordinance, sparking passionate debate among local aviators defending access to community airports.
In the “From the Line” section, Adrian Nye shares Why They Fly, a heartfelt reflection on the joy of flight, and Bill Marvel returns with Got Oxygen?, offering insight into high-altitude flying and personal safety here in the Rockies.
We’ll also recap recent CPA fly-ins — from Nucla, Colorado, where members explored a century-old irrigation marvel carved through the mountains, to Hutchinson, Kansas, home to an underground salt mine and the world-class Kansas Cosmosphere. And if you’re planning ahead, mark your calendars — the April 2026 Phoenix Fly-In promises blue skies, desert beauty, and a perfect start to the flying season.
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Thursday Oct 09, 2025
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
🎙️ Podcast Summary – CPA Flight Lines (October 2025 Edition)
Segment 1: President’s Corner – New Ideas for a Stronger CPA
This month, CPA President Adrian Nye reflects on new ways the organization can grow and serve the aviation community. He proposes creating a CPA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that would enable tax-deductible educational donations for scholarships and outreach—similar to what AOPA and EAA have done. Nye also encourages stronger liaisons with other aviation organizations, renewed efforts to engage airport representatives, and a membership renewal campaign targeting expired members. His column closes on an optimistic note, celebrating the beauty of autumn mountain flying and CPA’s shared passion for aviation.
Segment 2: CPA NOTAMs – News and Action Updates
The newsletter highlights the 2025 CPA elections, with Andrew Holmes running for president and ongoing openings for the Vice President position.
A key Action Alert urges pilots to contact the Boulder City Council after the city’s lawsuit to close Boulder Municipal Airport was dismissed. CPA encourages members to voice support for keeping the airport open and accepting FAA maintenance grants.
Also featured: the Jackson County Airport celebrates the completion of a major runway reconstruction project, improving safety and access for emergency and business aviation across North Park, Colorado.
Segment 3: Advocacy Spotlight – Soaring Society of Boulder Letter
The Soaring Society of Boulder publicly calls on city leaders to end their FAA lawsuit and resume accepting grants. Their letter emphasizes the airport’s vital role in wildfire response, training, and community engagement, and points out that only 16% of Boulder residents favor airport closure. It also highlights progress in noise reduction and the transition to unleaded aviation fuel—rebutting common anti-airport arguments.
Segment 4: Events & Community
CPA thanks SheltAir-KBJC for hosting a hugely successful inaugural CPA BBQ, drawing over 90 attendees for food, music, and fellowship.
Upcoming events include the Aviation Training Expo in Denver and the CPA Holiday Dinner at the Bison Grill in Commerce City.
The newsletter also lists October aviation meetings, poker runs, and webinars for pilots statewide.
Segment 5: Safety Brief – The Enroute Climb Danger
Contributor Bill Marvel delivers a gripping technical piece warning about the “dead man flying” scenario—when a pilot in a slow climb over rising terrain unknowingly enters a total energy deficit, leaving no way to outclimb or turn away from mountains ahead. His advice: climb to terrain-crossing altitude early or circle until reaching cruise altitude before crossing high terrain.
Segment 6: Fly-Ins & Adventures
The issue closes with a recap of CPA’s 2025 fly-in season, capped by a trip to Hutchinson, Kansas, and a travel log from Alamogordo, New Mexico, where members toured the Space History Museum and White Sands National Park. Plans are already underway for 2026 fly-ins, and members are invited to propose and host new destinations.
🎧 Closing Thoughts
The October edition captures the essence of the Colorado Pilots Association: advocacy, education, safety, and community. From policy engagement in Boulder to mountain flying lessons and social gatherings, CPA continues to amplify the voice of general aviation in Colorado.
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Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
This newsletter from the Colorado Pilots Association (CPA) provides an overview of the organization's activities and future plans, highlighted by the outgoing president's reflections on their three-year term. The publication covers the CPA's core missions, including safety initiatives like mountain flying courses and mid-air collision risk reduction, and educational efforts involving scholarships and youth engagement. It also details advocacy against threats to general aviation, such as noise complaints, leaded fuel concerns, and airport closures, while showcasing community outreachand various upcoming events for September 2025. Additionally, the newsletter features an article about AOPA's vision for general aviation in Colorado and a detailed account of an aviation accident investigation that led to a design change for enhanced safety.
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Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
This newsletter from the Colorado Pilots Association (CPA) provides an overview of upcoming events, including flying courses, social gatherings, and meetings, while also summarizing recent CPA fly-ins to various locations. A significant portion addresses the FAA's new MOSAIC rule, explaining its potential impact on Light Sport Aircraft definitions, pilot certification, and maintenance practices. The issue also includes an article about the successful Hot Springs Fly-in, highlighting the importance of community engagement in organizing events, and features details for the Challenge Air Denver Fly Day, seeking pilot and ground support volunteers to offer flight experiences for children with special needs.
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Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
The FAA’s MOSAIC final rule is reshaping the skies—removing weight limits, adding four-seat LSAs, and embracing electric propulsion and retractable gear. In this episode, we break down what it all means for pilots, manufacturers, and the future of general aviation. Whether you’re a sport pilot or an industry insider, this is the rulemaking you can’t afford to ignore.
To read the full release visit MOSAIC Final Rule IssuanceFederal Aviation Administration (.gov)https://www.faa.gov › newsroom › MOSAIC_Fina...
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Sunday Jul 06, 2025
Sunday Jul 06, 2025
This collection of excerpts from "CPA_Flight_Lines_July_2025.pdf" presents a newsletter for the Colorado Pilots Association, dated July 2025. It offers a diverse overview of activities and information relevant to pilots, including a "President's Corner" discussing potential FAA rule changes for light sport aircraft and calls for volunteers for the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025. The document highlights upcoming and past fly-in events, detailing itineraries for trips to Alamogordo, New Mexico; Nucla, Colorado; and Hutchinson, Kansas, along with recaps of previous excursions to Durango, Colorado, and Hot Springs, South Dakota, and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Additionally, it provides a calendar of July 2025 aviation events and information on a mountain flying course and a new opt-in membership directory.
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Thursday Jun 05, 2025
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
This is an AI Generated Podcast from the June 2025 CPA Newsletter
This collection of excerpts from "CPA_Flight_Lines_June_2025.pdf" offers a comprehensive look into the Colorado Pilots Association (CPA) and general aviation activities in Colorado. The document highlights upcoming aviation events and educational courses for June 2025, such as fly-ins, airport board meetings, and a mountain flying course. A significant portion addresses the President's concern over increasing landing fees at airports, which could negatively impact general aviation, and details the CPA's efforts to combat this trend. Additionally, the excerpts announce the 2025 scholarship winners, detail CPA member activities like tours of the Denver ARTCC and NOAA, and feature an airplane for sale in the classifieds section. Finally, the document also includes a summary of the Colorado Aeronautical Board's approval of $4.5 million in state airport funding for infrastructure projects, demonstrating broader support for the aviation community.
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Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
This is an AI Generated Podcast.
This source, a publication titled "CPA Flight Lines" from May 2025, provides insights into the Colorado Pilots Association. Readers can find a President's Corner message, information on upcoming aviation events in Colorado and beyond, and a look back at past activities. The publication also includes details about a new opt-in membership directory, a newsletter podcast, advocacy regarding ADS-B data for landing fees, and features on local airpark news and aircraft painting. Additionally, it highlights recent student outreach initiatives and includes classifieds for aircraft.
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Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
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The FAA issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) in March 2025 regarding unleaded fuel use in piston-engine aircraft. This bulletin informs aviation stakeholders about a voluntary reporting system for any service difficulties or maintenance issues encountered when using unleaded fuel as an alternative to other fuels. The FAA initiated the EAGLE initiative in 2022 to transition to lead-free aviation gasoline and seeks data to understand the impacts of unleaded fuel on the existing fleet. While no unsafe condition warranting mandatory action has been identified, the FAA encourages detailed reports, including aircraft and engine information, fuel specifics, and issue descriptions, to aid in effective safety oversight during this transition.
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
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This Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) notice proposes significant changes to the regulations governing light-sport aircraft, aiming to modernize their certification, operation, and maintenance. The proposal seeks to expand the types of aircraft that can qualify as light-sport, including rotorcraft and powered-lift, and to increase the privileges of sport pilots, potentially allowing them to operate four-seat airplanes under certain limitations and receive endorsements for night flying. The FAA also outlines new performance-based airworthiness standards for these aircraft, focusing on safety enhancements and increased capabilities, and introduces noise certification requirements for aircraft not conforming to a type certificate. Furthermore, the rule addresses experimental aircraft, including codifying operating limitations for space support vehicle flights and revising rules for market surveys and operations over populated areas. Finally, it details changes to repairman certification and maintenance requirements for light-sport aircraft, emphasizing alignment with broader aviation standards.