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.
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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
🎙️ Podcast Summary – CPA Flight Lines (October 2025 Edition)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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🎧 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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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
