Events Calendar - Idaho Aviation Association

Future Aviatrix Petra at Garden Valley
Five-Year Members!
Mike & Karyn Wiemers, Reddick Field, MT
New 3-yr Member!
James Rauch, Boise, ID
Welcome New Members!
Eric Henderson, Groveland, CA
Al Rice, Cascade, ID
Christian Sturm, Liberty Lake, WA
Richard Stowell, Cascade, ID
Neal Stone, Orofino, ID
Casey Hayward, Moscow, ID
Ken & Judy Wittekiend, Burnet, TX
The IAA Board of Directors thanks our members
for their support of our efforts
to improve facilities at Idaho’s back country airports.
Your contributions help ensure that Idaho
remains the “Best of the Best” for back country flying.
Idaho Division of Aeronautics News
The Idaho Airport/Facility Directory is now
available for the iPad as a free App. To
download it, use the icon on your iPad to
go to the Apple App Store and type in
―Idaho Airports‖ (requires iOS 4.3 or
later). The Directory provides VFR flight
information and diagrams for Idaho
airports and aviation facilities, including both wilderness
airstrips and larger paved runways. To purchase a bound
paper Idaho Airport/Facility Directory or special VFR Idaho
Aeronautical Chart showing all Idaho airports and airstrips
for $10, visit www.idahoaviation.com.
The Idaho Division of Aeronautics will no longer be
conducting Flight Instructor Refresher Courses. Budget
and personal constraints are forcing the ITD to prioritize
activities. Numerous private and online courses are
available; for more information contact John Lorbeck at
208-334-8781 or [email protected].
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Deadline is the 20th of the month
August 2012
Events Calendar
August 4 Gooding Airport: Vans RV and anyone else is invited to
Gooding for breakfast, discount fuel, and hangar flying 9–11 a.m.
208-934-5934 High Range Aviation.
August 6–9 Driggs Airport and August 9–13 McCall Airport:
B-25 ―Maid in the Shade‖ on display; for rides go to www.azcaf.org
and click ―aircraft‖ then ―warbird rides‖.
August 9–13 Lewis-Clark Air Festival: Lewiston-Nez Perce
County Regional Airport CAF B-17 Flying Fortress Sentimental
Journey rides $425 reserve at 602-448-, other aircraft from Airbus to
crop dusters, EAA breakfast and lunch, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., free
admission, 208-746-1853, www.lcairfestival.com.
August 11 Wings over Sandpoint Fly-in: Counting Crows Fri
night, Kenny Loggins Sat night, Spokane Symphony Orchestra Sun
night. Sat breakfast, displays, Quest factory, Jan Lee 208-255-9954.
August 13–20 Coeur d’ Alene Airport events: B-17 & B-25 rides,
rides and info at 208-699-5499 or [email protected],
www.heritagewings.com. Fri 8/17: USO show, B-17 & B-25 on
display, Dinner & Dance. Sat 8/18: Pancake breakfast, open house,
air race, helicopter rides, static displays, vendors, Burt Rutan, more!
August 17–18 Cavanaugh Bay Fly-in: TV Chap. IAA campout and
potluck BBQ, Russ Vawter 775-848-5243 or [email protected].
Sept. 13–17 Hailey Friedman Airport: B-17 ―Sentimental Journey‖
on display; for rides: www.azcaf.org; click “aircraft”, “warbird rides”.
Sept. 15–16 Glenns Ferry Carmela Winery: Between the Vines
Show & Shine: Free airport limo pickup, car show, grape stomping
contests, live music, vendors, winery tour, helicopter rides $55, spa,
golf, stay overnight in cabin or RV, 208-366-2313.
MORE FLY-INS AND EVENTS ON WEBSITE CALENDAR.
B-17 Flying Fortress “Sentimental Journey” photo by Rick Senffner
NOTAMS–PIREPS–TFRs–FIRE SEASON
A reminder to always check NOTAMS for closures or
Fire/VIP TFRs—this is Fire Season and an election year!
Did you know the IDAHO AIRSTRIP NETWORK has a
PIREP system so you can submit and receive reports on
the conditions of airstrips all over Idaho? It‘s fast, it‘s easy,
and it works better when everyone participates! Just log on
to www.idahoaviation.com; click Idaho Airstrips; all the
strips with PIREPS are highlighted in yellow. You can
submit a report via the tab under Idaho Airstrips, and your
photos too! Read the PIREPS before you go, and make
submitting a PIREP part of your post-flight routine!
President‘s Corner
Jim Davies
An open letter to ITD Division of
Aeronautics Administrator
JV,
Thanks for inviting me to
comment on the recent accidents in
Idaho. My first is to opine that there
is no policy, facility flaw, or
regulation responsible for the
General Aviation (GA) accidents
that have been occurring. They are
not the result of some shortfall in state programs or
guidance. Nor are they purely restricted to backcountry
flying, although many are. Aviators are expected to govern
their flight operations responsibly and it would appear that
there are shortfalls in proficiency, knowledge, judgment
and respect. Maybe as you have suggested, the
administrators and instructors should be more forthright
and insure that pilots acknowledge the danger involved if
they are not completely competent with their aircraft and
familiar with the limitations and airstrips involved.
In my opinion, however, the root of the cause goes back
to the current training philosophy that minimizes basic
flying skills and airmanship. The scenario-based training
approach, FITS, has its place but it is being promoted as a
replacement for maneuvering skills, airmanship and
respect for the hazards of flying light airplanes. The
environment present in Idaho is especially demanding of
these skills and respect. This lack of fundamentals in the
developmental and continuation training of many of today‘s
pilots has led to a lack of respect for the complexities of
aviation, the limits of our aircraft and even of the pilots
themselves. One cannot expect performance from an
airplane that simply doesn‘t exist. That includes
performance at max gross weights, performance at high
density altitudes, inappropriate approach speeds and
inability to go around once beyond certain points on an
approach. The other half of the equation is the pilot. I find
fault with overconfidence in go–no go decisions and even
decisions to continue or recognize the need to change
plans. The attitude that anyone in any airplane can land at
any designated airstrip also needs to be modified.
Approaching a flight like a car trip is an invitation for
eventual disaster. Weather, runway conditions/length, flight
environment and many other factors all need to be
considered and dealt with. I haven‘t even mentioned fuel
planning. All pilots are licensed to operate aircraft within a
set of standards, and that is a good thing, but operations
that are beyond those parameters require additional
training. That is the individual‘s responsibility. If we have
any role at all in this equation, it is to do a better job of
making people aware of the threats they are facing on
every flight and to establish a respect in the pilots for
aircraft limitations, personal limitations, external influences
and how much mitigation is possible or not possible.
So, what can we do? I agree with Colleen, the first step
is to study the facts and determine whether or not there is
a trend or commonality in the Idaho accidents. We also
need to be honest with ourselves about how much
influence we can have on a person who doesn‘t work for
us, isn‘t in our direct sphere of influence and is licensed to
operate his/her aircraft by self-regulating judgments.
Accepting that, and wanting to improve the safety record of
GA flying, we have to find a way to get their attention and
instill a respect for the limitations and threats they face.
First, I am against special sign offs, licensing or permits for
flying in Idaho, I believe we need to somehow find a
means of continuously making pilots aware of accidents
and mishaps that can and are occurring. It should include
a discussion of what might have prevented the given
incident. I do not know the whole answer but maybe there
is an avenue through things like email, Twitter, and
Facebook. That is not an area I can speak on but it seems
to be the way people communicate today. Making contact
and recruiting the help of group leaders to educate their
members before flying to Idaho is another way. Personally
addressing groups that conduct fly-ins is a program that is
currently working. Maybe the state could have an
educational flyer that is enclosed with the paperwork
documenting campground reservations for fly-ins. There
are many possibilities, but to me, the principle of
encouraging pilots to be trained and proficient in the type
of flying they want to do and to instill respect for the threats
that are out there would be a pretty good start.
Unfortunately, the best of efforts to improve the safety of
flying will not reach everyone. There are people out there
who are doomed to failure and there is not much we can
do for them. But, for every one of those people, there are
several more who can be guided back to safe practices
and fun flying and they are worth the effort.
If I, or the IAA, can be of any assistance in implementing
your ideas, please call on us.
Best Regards
Jim
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District 2 - Lewiston/Moscow
Judy Parrish
We had sad news in
District 2 this month with
the death of a Coeur
d‘Alene pilot and injury of
his passenger in a crash
on take-off from the
Moose Creek airstrip.
Reports indicate they
were attempting to leave
ahead of a thunderstorm. As you know, thunderstorm
winds are squirrely under the best of circumstances, and
doubly so in canyons. Please be extra cautious with
thunderstorms in the area.
Your District 2 director had the opportunity to sneak into
District 1 a few weeks ago to visit the Bird Aviation
Museum and Invention Center in Sagle. If you haven‘t
been there, it‘s a must see. It is mostly the personal
collection of vintage cars and airplanes of Dr. Forrest Bird,
an accomplished medical inventor, and includes a variety
of displays on creativity and invention, including some
original models submitted to the patent office in the 19th
and 20th centuries. They have a private airstrip, and with
permission, you can land and taxi right up to the museum.
No geology this month—unfortunately, I‘m temporarily
grounded, just as I needed to get out and find new
geological topics!
District 3 - Boise/McCall
Wayne Thiel
“Density Altitude” Do you remember studying about it
when you were learning to fly? If you were learning in the
summer, I am sure you noticed how much more runway
your underpowered trainer took as the air warmed up and
got thinner. A local pilot and his three adult passengers got
a reminder lesson in ―high density altitude‖ on June 30
when they attempted a takeoff from Bruce Meadows (U63)
at 3:30 p.m. with a field elevation of 6,370 ft. and a density
altitude of between 9,000 and 10,000 ft. They were flying a
1947 Stinson108 (as per Idaho Statesman newspaper).
Even though the airstrip is 5,000 feet long, the Stinson still
would not climb in the thin air and ended up on its back a
short distance off the end of the airstrip. Two were LifeFlighted out to Boise, one in serious condition.
If you want to practice high density altitude take offs, you
might try ½ to ¾ throttle and see how much more runway
you take. Check the book numbers on your a/c and add
10% because it is not new and you are not a test pilot. Oh,
and you should unload all unnecessary items and maybe
½ fuel if you want to make sure it flies.
I got a great demonstration in the Cessna 170B which I
had before I got my 180. My instructor/friend would only let
me have 1/2 to 2/3 throttle and I took a lot of runway to get
off. Remember, the prop has thinner air to bite, the wing
has thinner air for lift, and the engine is breathing thinner
air. Even if each factor is only 10%, your a/c performance
will drop dramatically. Then factor in a gravel or grass
runway and a 50-ft. obstacle at the end of the runway.
I suggest you fly early mornings while the air is denser!
You will hear the professionals like Ray Arnold on the radio
going into Taylor Ranch at 4:30 p.m. probably with a load
in a turbo 206 and probably 40 years flying experience.
That does not mean that we as part time (wantobe)
mountain pilots should do this. We have had too many
high time pilots killed in our Idaho mountains because it is
a different kind of flying than flying a jet across country.
If I ever decide to learn aerobatics, I will first get a
suitable a/c; then I will seek out an aerobatic instructor to
teach me. If you want to learn to mountain fly, I suggest
you first make sure you have a suitable a/c then find a
school or instructor that really knows our Idaho mountain
strips. If you need a place to start, contact Mark Lessor,
Aviation Technician at the Idaho Department of
Aeronautics, 208-334-8775. He is putting together a list of
schools and individuals that could instruct you in your a/c.
You should expect to learn techniques in flying unusual
approaches and departures, how to turn your bird around
in the confines of a canyon, what effects density altitude
will have, and what happens at noon on a lot of our strips.
Most of all you should learn to survive and not be one of
Idaho‘s statistics. Watching YouTube video is not hands on
flying! I know I am sounding like a broken record about
accidents. We have had TEN in the last 2-1/2 months (3
fatalities) in my District 3 alone.
New subject: On Saturday July 7th, 12 people showed up
at Big Creek Airstrip for the annual work party to put
gopher bombs down the pesky critter holes, fill the holes
and do general maintenance. A special thanks to Linn
Hower for bringing his ATV and trailer from his cabin to
help out!
On July 9th, Linda and I took 75Bravo for a flight to
Cranbrook, B.C. for the annual 180/185 Convention. Wow,
what beautiful country! You can get a little sample of what
B.C. is like by coming to the Treasure Valley Chapter
Annual Cavanaugh Bay (66S) (Priest Lake) fly-in/campout
on August 17–19. There will be a potluck BBQ on Saturday
evening. Bring something to cook and something to share.
Call Russ & Petra Vawter for more details 775-848-5243.
Priest Lake is only a few miles from the B.C. border. It is
beautiful country.
Treasure Valley Chapter will be back at Cavanaugh Bay
August 17–19 with a potluck BBQ on Saturday evening
about 6 p.m. Bring something to cook and something to
share. The grills will be hot. Alan will have the coffee on
every morning by 6 a.m. For more information call Russ
Vawter at 775-848-5243. Everyone is welcome.
Fly safe,
Wayne Thiel N4775B
208-890-8866
[email protected]
Cascade Airport (U70) now has its own website!
Visit www.CascadeAirport.com
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District 4 - Magic Valley
Galen Hanselman
Andrew Pike Goes Bear
Hunting
I recently had a call from Ted
Higginbotham (aka Ted the
Plumber—no known relation to
Joe the Plumber). Ted the
Plumber is a Hailey pilot who‘s
currently between airplanes. He
told me about a young fellow he‘d
recently met, Andrew Pike.
Andrew is an Iraqi War vet and drives from Twin Falls to
Hailey once a week to spend two days cleaning firearms
for a Navy Seal training team based here. In appreciation
for Andrew‘s military service, Ted asked Andrew if there
was anything he‘d really like to do.
As a lifelong hunting enthusiast with military experience,
Andrew is quite knowledgeable on firearms, handloading,
ballistics and hunting in general but had never been bear
hunting; he said he‘d really like to go bear hunting.
Ted the Plumber contacted some friends and they
pooled enough money to pay for a bear hunt with Silver
Spur Outfitters in Dixie, Idaho. I suspect one could drive
from Hailey to Dixie but I don‘t know anyone who‘s ever
done it. Ted explained the situation and asked me if I‘d
consider flying Andrew into Dixie and picking him up six
days later. I immediately told him that it would be an honor.
I‘ve flown into Dixie Town airstrip any number of times
but considering we were heavily loaded on the morning of
our departure (Ted the Plumber, Andrew, me and a load of
hunting gear) I chose to go into Dixie USFS airstrip. It‘s
bad form to bend a heavily-loaded airplane on a shorter
airstrip when there is a much longer airstrip nearby. I
called Rick Koesel, Silver Spur Outfitters, on 122.9 as we
overflew Dixie Town and he met us at the USFS strip when
we touched down.
I had heard good things about Rick from Todd Peterson,
who spent several days hanging out at their lodge while
filming a flying video. I‘d also heard great things about
Rick‘s wife‘s cooking. Open for Pilots Breakfast, Debbie‘s
cooking is quickly gaining a reputation in the pilot
community.
Ted the Plumber had scheduled a 5-day hunt for
Andrew. The second day into the hunt, Andrew scored a
lifelong dream when he bagged a bear. He was so excited
he could hardly contain himself. Although I had offered to
bring him out early, he was enjoying the experience of
hanging out with the guides and other bear hunters. Deb‘s
home cooking tipped the scale and Andrew opted to stay
the full five days.
The morning I flew to Dixie to bring Andrew back, his
father decided to surprise him by going along with me. It
was a great father/son reunion. Rick and Andrew‘s guide
met us at the airstrip with fond farewells all around. On the
return flight, Andrew regaled us with stories of his
adventure.
Oh, I almost forgot … Andrew Pike is a Wounded
Warrior from the Iraqi War. He is paralyzed from the waist
down and confined to a wheel chair. He told me that prior
to our flight into Dixie, he‘d only flown in large military
transport airplanes and after seeing the magnificent
country we were flying over, he‘d like to become a pilot.
There is no doubt in my mind that he can meet the
challenge. As he drove away from the hangar that
morning, I noticed the bumper sticker on the back of his
pickup … ―All give some, some give all‖.
Thank you Andrew Pike for the service you‘ve given your
country. The generosity of Ted the Plumber, his
anonymous friends and Silver Spur Outfitters made one of
Andrew‘s dreams come true. May many more come your
way.
For more information on Silver Spur Outfitters and Lodge
in Dixie, Idaho log on to www.silverspurlodge.com.
Thanks, Rick.
Brian Pike, Richard Huff, Richard Koesel, and Andrew Pike
Richard & Debbie Koesel of the Silver Spur Lodge, Dixie, Idaho
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District 5 – Pocatello/Blackfoot
Kerry Requa
Wow, it‘s getting into late summer
and I wonder how it went so fast.
I hope everyone has had as good
of a flying summer so far as I
have had. My wife and I flew back
to southeast Kansas in June and
had a very nice trip; it was just
too short. I think that is what
happens when you are having
fun, time passes so fast you wonder what happened.
In District 5 we have had mostly good flying weather,
and a few days that were not so good. As typical in this
area we often get very windy days, this year has been
average but hot and dry. Every year Blackfoot has a local
celebration called Pride Days. I think this year was the
biggest and best yet, with lots of things to do. Last year I
was asked by the Mayor to find a way to include the airport
in the activities. We only had a few days to put something
together. It was a last minute kind of thing so it was not
well advertised but we managed to pull off a nice gathering
of airplanes for display and we gave free rides to the
public. We had about 30 people who took advantage last
year, with three aircraft giving rides. This year all I can say
is WOW! We gave over 200 people rides, and extended
our flying time to four hours from the three hours
advertised. I never got out of my plane and my tach time
was 3 hours 59 minutes. I gave 24 rides, mostly to young
adults and kids who had never even been close to an
airplane before. We started out with five airplanes and had
another join us when he saw how many people had signed
up and that we were really getting behind and needed
help. I really want to thank the pilots and the people that
helped out that day. It was a great success. My heartfelt
thanks to Joel Milloway, Leigh Orr, Rob Wray, Jed Taylor,
and Mike Gregerson for sharing their time and giving the
local people the opportunity to take a flight around
the area. I wish we had known we were going to have so
many come out to the airport to take a scenic flight; we
actually had to turn quite a few people away.
I think we really stoked the interest in many of the kids;
most of them said they wanted to learn to fly and had a
really big grin when we landed. I can say without a doubt
we made some future pilots and gave the people of our
community an experience they will never forget. I am
certain that it is these kinds of events that we need to put
on in order to secure a bright future for general aviation.
This is also a very good way to get community support for
your local airport. We must find ways to mint new pilots
and persuade the people looking at our airports to view
them in a favorable manner.
And just a point to remember, we are in the midst of fire
season and TFRs can pop up very quickly. Several of the
desert strips were close to the fires we had in the last few
weeks. Check your route of flight for these restrictions and
plan accordingly. Fly smart and be safe.
Kerry Requa
District 5
District 6 – Idaho Falls/Salmon
Mike Hart
After living in Idaho for twenty
years, it‘s easy to get complacent
about how lucky we truly are.
Compared to more densely
populated states, our skies and
airports are not very crowded. I
have never had to deal with
twelve planes in the pattern, nor
do I worry about time on the
ground waiting my turn in a conga line of planes.
In July, I got a twitter message from a pilot in New York
who was planning on visiting Soda Springs for a wedding.
We worked out a way for him to get some seat time in my
plane while in the area. It was interesting hearing him
describe the skies and airports of New York, and he
enjoyed the experience of seeing Idaho from the air,
something I take for granted.
After flying over the Soda Springs July 4th parade, I
dropped him back to the field. On the way home, I stopped
by the Blackfoot airport and bumped into some pilot friends
at the MoGas vendor on the field. I then had the privilege
of flying formation with Dale Cresap. Between his older
150 and my older-still J3, it was a very slow formation. For
those who have never flown as a group up, it is highly
recommended. It makes me smile just thinking about it.
My next trip was to the Recreational Aviation
Summit/Ryan fly-in at Kalispell, MT with Roger Blew
(technically, Dr. Blew since he does have a PhD). Roger is
on the RAF science committee. The Summit was an event
for state liaisons and volunteers with the RAF to get
together and learn about a number of topics, but the
central theme was preserving and maintaining airstrips. As
the newly minted Idaho liaison to the RAF, I hope to be a
good go between for IAA and a good rep for the RAF.
The Glacier Summit was an amazing event. I learned a
lot about building better relationships with land managers
and how to better work in their planning cycles. I also had
a chance to meet folks from several different orgs, chief
among them Craig Fuller of AOPA as the final speaker.
The take-home message for me was the need for groups
to cooperate in the effort to preserve and maintain what we
have. We need groups like AOPA and RAF spreading the
word nationally, we need IAA working on the ground in
Idaho, and we need pilots and land managers to better
understand each other. Mutual understanding may not
always result in the exact outcomes we are looking for, but
it will improve our chances. Now it's time for me to put
some of that learning into practice.
See a problem at an Idaho airstrip? Tell us!
Please log on to www.idahoaviation.com, go to ―Idaho
Airstrips‖ and scroll down to ―Airstrip Maintenance‖ to
submit your report.
The Idaho Airstrip Network Coordinator, Larry Taylor, will
contact the appropriate agency, group, or property owner
to seek remedies ASAP. You can also leave a PIREP and
upload your photos. Let‘s work together to keep Idaho‘s
backcountry airstrips as they are: second to none!
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Accidents and the Strip
Hi From McCall
Donald W. Lojek, Aviation Attorney
Rik Poston
The ―Strip‖ does not always refer to Las Vegas. It is also
known as the NASA Report for anonymity and
confidentiality. It is Form ARC 277 which you can get on
line at www.asrs.arc.nasa.gov/forms.htm. This is also
known as the ―Aviation Safety Reporting Program.‖
This is a time-critical report and must be filed within ten
days of the event or date when the airman or certificated
maintenance person becomes aware of the event.
In most cases, this eliminates any sanction but the FAA
will still make a finding of a violation which is appealable to
the NTSB. If the FAA initiates an enforcement action
against you based on the event, your report, if timely filed,
acts like kryptonite against Superman. It does not protect
all crew members. Each must file his/her own report to the
NASA. Also, you must plead the filing of the Strip as an
affirmative defense in the enforcement action.
As with insurance policies, there are notable exceptions
to the general rule. If there is an ―accident‖ the strip won‘t
protect you from a violation. The same goes for any
criminal offense or an event which is deliberate. It also will
not protect you from a lack of competency or qualifications.
However, the term ―accident‖ is narrowly defined by the
NTSB as ―an occurrence associated with the operation of
an aircraft . . . in which any person suffers death or serious
injury or in which the aircraft receives substantial damage.
―Serious injury‖ means hospitalization of more than 48
hours within seven days, a bone fracture (except simple
fractures of fingers, toes or nose), something involving an
internal organ or second or third degree burns or burns
affecting more than 5% of the body.
―Substantial damage‖ means ―damage or failure which
adversely affects the structural strength, performance, or
flight characteristics of the aircraft, and which would
normally require major repair or replacement of the
affected component.‖ Surprisingly, ―substantial damage‖ is
not: bent fairings or cowlings, ground damage to propeller
blades, or damage to landing gear, wheels, tires, flaps,
engine accessories, brakes or wingtips.
Up Next: How and when to file the Strip. Subsequent
Articles will review NTSG Appeal Procedures; Emergency
Certificate Actions; Equal Access to Justice Act.
Donald W. Lojek is an aviation attorney in Boise, Idaho
who has been practicing law for forty years.
It is great to see so many airplanes on the tarmac again;
it‘s been a long winter and spring. It seems something is
going on at Johnson Creek every weekend. Unfortunately,
there have been too many planes and pilots who are not
prepared to fly into the back country. The accidents and
incidents seen so far this year have far exceeded what we
normally experience by this time. I can‘t encourage pilots
enough to get some time with an experienced backcountry
instructor before taking on the thrill by yourself.
The new airport manager‘s office and equipment storage
building is almost complete. The last of the asphalt paving
should be done by the end of the month. John Anderson‘s
office is in the new building with the equipment soon to
follow. Unfortunately he has submitted his resignation as of
the 17th of August. John has accomplished so much in his
5-1/2 years in McCall; he will be missed. He has found
funding for so many projects; it will be difficult to replace
him. John, best of luck with your new position at T.O.
Fire season is upon us. The fire base is already set up
on Lake Fork Road; four more helicopters are now based
here. The big tankers haven‘t returned; the SEATS have.
N3857G, my 206, just came out of annual and Kathy and
I have decided to sell it. If anyone out there is looking for a
great airplane with a super panel, just give me a call.
Fly safe, Rik Poston, McCall 208-634-8798
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Recent Events
ACE Academy
The ACE Academy, designed to introduce high school
students to aviation and space-related careers, was
held June 25–27 and conducted by Mike Pape of the
Idaho Division of Aeronautics. Students visited a flight
school, an aviation terminal, the Boise air traffic control
tower, a military aviation facility, and took a flight in the
Boise area. They also attended seminars on aviation
careers and colleges. Speakers included air traffic
controllers, a Navy recruiter, a former Air Force fighter
pilot, the Deputy Director of the Boise Airport, an ERAU
grad and CFI, an ISU aircraft maintenance technology
instructor, and your Editor, who is also an editor and
writer for Pilot Getaways magazine.
When asked what aspects of aviation most interested
them, several students expressed a desire to join the
military. One young lady is planning a career as a flight
attendant but also wants to become a licensed pilot and
join the Ninety-Nines. Your Editor was pleasantly surprised
at how many of the students were already aware of Idaho‘s
backcountry airstrips, and said the reason they wanted to
learn how to fly was to visit them for camping, hiking, and
fishing. These are some of the people who will carry on
with the IAA‘s important work in the future. Many thanks to
the Division of Aeronautics for encouraging future aviators
with this program.
–Editor
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When you move to Idaho from southern California,
you can‘t help but notice how crazy Idahoans are about
fishing. Your Editor was determined to learn at least a little
about this pursuit. First she attended a fly fishing film
festival. Watching the masters, it became apparent that it‘s
all about tuning in to the immediate surroundings—not just
soaking up nature but studying the water and trying to
determine where and upon what the trout want to feed—
now. These beautiful creatures, especially the native
cutthroat varieties, inspire much poetry, prose, and
spending of money. The rods and flies are works of art. So
then it was on to the South Fork of the Snake River and
Alpine Wyoming, where Marion from New Zealand, who
loves trout, showed me how to cast. And then the first
fish—a rainbow trout in an Alpine pond. To briefly hold this
exquisite creature with wet palms as its dazzling colors
flash in the sunlight, and then to carefully lower it back
home and feel its power as it swims out of your hands—
these are sublime moments in the life of a fly fisher. That
fish is now free, but I‘m hooked.
So which are the best Idaho airstrips for trout fishing?
Funny how I have a hard time getting straight answers
from people. Perhaps they don‘t want to give away their
favorite spots? My guesses would be Henry‘s Lake, Moose
Creek, Cavanaugh Bay, Deadwood, Fish Lake, Shearer,
and Thomas Creek. Got fishing photos? Send ‗em in!
Thanks Marion!
Contacts
State President: Jim Davies
Vice Presidents:
Jack Kotaki-Back Country Issues
Bill Miller-Gov‘t Affairs
Jerry Terlisner-Activities
Doug Culley-Membership
Joe Corlett-Communications
Paul Jorgensen-Awards
Secretary-Nadine Burak
Treasurer-Russ Vawter
Directors:
Dist #1 Jan Lee
Dist #2 Judy Parrish
Dist #3 Wayne Thiel
Dist #4 Galen Hanselman
Dist #5 Kerry Requa
Dist #6 Mike Hart
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Help Restore the F-86
Bill Miller
Greetings fellow Air Guardsman and aviation friends-Attention to orders!!
We finally got the F-86 early-model purchased and in
place at the Museum. We are working up a crew right now
to restore this particular Sabre to look like one of our own.
You know, with 190th markings and numbers.
All of you who flew the Sabre, and who love the Sabre,
are invited to come out and check out in it!
We hope to have most of the major restoration work done
by this fall. We need help now. Volunteers can help with
the restoration during workdays and weekends; evenings
by arrangement. We‘ll be polishing the fuselage, attaching
access panels, and restoring exterior markings. Six to ten
needed initially. Volunteers will perform work in the Idaho
Military Museum parking lot, an open-to-the-public area.
Anyone can help: current military members, retirees, or
civilians are eligible. Some crew chief-type skills are
desirable, but not necessary; museum hours noon–4 p.m.
Tues–Sat., 4769 W. Harvard St., Boise. If you want to
contribute to the restoration fund, contact me for details.
Thank you for your past help and support!
Bill Miller, Board of Directors 208-409-5713
Idaho Military Museum, [email protected]
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The Lewis-Clark Air Festival, Saturday, August 11 at the
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Regional Airport is headlining the
Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Arizona Wing’s B-17 “Flying
Fortress” Sentimental Journey, one of five remaining in the
world. In keeping with this year’s theme “Salute to Veterans”,
all area veterans and veteran group are invited to this free event
which is open to the public. A special tribute is planned at 10:00
am to honor all veterans. Hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
FedEx has been invited to show off their Air Bus A300 as well
as their Cessna Caravan 208 which provides daily service to the
region. There will be helicopters including Hillcrest Aircraft
Company’s Bell Longranger, Lohman Helicopter with their
Huey, LifeFlight with both helicopter and fixed wing Aero
Commander, Ralph Stout’s Ayres S2R Turbine Thrush crop
duster and Aero Commander 690A twin engine turbo prop plus
the Civil Air Patrol’s Cessna 182 and the Nez Perce County Air
Posse’s Cessna 172XP. Odonata LLC will be on hand with
helicopter and fixed wing aircraft as well as other local aircraft
owners, including Jay Cawley with one or two of his aircraft. A
Classic and Antique Air Tour with over 20 aircraft from Western
Washington will also be on hand. There will be aircraft in
abundance!
The entrance to the event is located at the gate located just
west of the main terminal at Stout Flying Service. Free parking
is available in the airport’s newly refurbished parking lot with
overflow available at the E.A.A.’s (Experimental Airport
Association) hangar at 408 O’Connor Road.
The E.A.A., Chapter 328 will be providing breakfast and lunch
and the Nez Perce County Air Posse will offer roast pork
sandwiches available at noon. The Friends of the Lewiston-Nez
Perce County Regional Airport are producing the Lewis-Clark
Air Festival under the direction of the Airport Authority, Bill
McCann, Chair; for more info contact DeAnn Scrabeck, 208746-1853, www.lcairfestival.com.
Idaho Aviation Association
PO Box 963
Nampa ID 83653
The FLYLINE
August 2012
The Monthly Newsletter
of the
Idaho Aviation Association