Events Calendar - Idaho Aviation Association

Let’s Go To The Idaho Aviation Expo! Thomas Hoff photo
Welcome New Members!
Michael Schwartz, Missoula, MT
Bill & Pam Whitney, Yakima, WA
Art Groeneweg, Laclede, ID
Galen Sasser, Pingree, ID
Richard Tregeagle, Sandy, UT
Richard McDonald, Wenatchee, WA
Jeff Buck, Sandpoint, ID
Nolon Largen, Cocolalla, ID
Bill Stuble, Cora, WY
Ronald Krohn, Santa Fe, NM
Stuart Fenwick, Coolin, ID
Byron McNew, Sandpoint, ID
Michael Carter, Sagle, ID
Barney Ballard, Sandpoint, ID
Ken Larson, Sagle, ID
Thank You Donors:
Richard Petty, Sedona, AZ, Johnson Creek Level
Joe Belson, Bellevue, WA, Big Creek Level
Kevin Groshong, Redmond, OR Moose Creek Level
April 2016
Events Calendar
April 2: Wilson Bar Work Party: Mike Vanderpas 208-983-9583 or
mvanderpas@fs.fed.us.
April 9–10 Sun Valley Spring Fly-Out see pages 3 & 9 for info.
April 16: Graham Work Party contact Aaron Hassemer 869-8093.
April 16: Emmett Wings & Wheels Breakfast & Fly-in (S78): 8
a.m., pancakes & bacon-and-egg breakfast; spot landing and other
contests, warbirds, classic cars. Contact Lan Smith, 208-365-1754.
April 23: Pine Work Party contact Jerry Terlisner 859-7959.
April 23: The Art & Science of Flying Ground School 8 a.m.–5
p.m., Jackson Jet Center, BOI. A fun workshop that explores the
magic and mechanics of flight, $50 until March 25th; $59 after.
Includes lunch, Wings-approved. More information and registration:
www.ArtAndScienceOfFlying.com. More info online & on Page 5.
April 30: Dug Bar Work Party contact Greg Bales 541-263-0250.
May 7: Big Bar Work Party contact Greg Bales 541-263-0250.
May 7: Bernard Work Party contact J. Sammer, Challis District
Ranger, needs volunteers, 879-4113 or jasonjsammer@fs.fed.us.
May 14: Weatherby Work Party contact Jerry Terlisner 859-7959.
May 14: Carey Fly-In (U65) Carey-er spot landing contest;
breakfast, contact Paul Olsen 208-421-5078.
May 20–21: Idaho Aviation Expo (IDA) Idaho Falls. Free to IAA
members! Booths, seminars, static displays, IAA Annual General
Meeting (Speaker TBA), prizes and raffles, huckleberry ice cream!
208-524-1202 or Thomas@aeromark.com. Info on Pages 2 & 5.
May 21: Lord Flat Work Party contact Greg Bales 541-263-0250.
June 4: Thomas Creek Work Party Jerry Terlisner 208-859-7959.
June 11: Chamberlain Basin Work Party call J.T. at 859-7959.
June 13–15: ACE Academy (BOI) Intro to aeronautics careers for
ages 14–18, class, tours, demo flight, Tammy Schoen 334-8775.
June 18–19: Father’s Day Garden Valley (U88) Fly-In potluck
dinner on the 18th, breakfast 19th, contact Jerry Terlisner 859-7959.
June 18: Breakfast at Big Creek Idaho Aviation Foundation: 8–
10 a.m., $10, come see the new lodge! www.RebuildBigCreek.com.
June 25: Orogrande (75C) Work Party: Mike Vanderpas 208-9839583 or mvanderpas@fs.fed.us.
June 25: Breakfast at Big Creek Idaho Aviation Foundation: 8–
10 a.m., $10, come see the new lodge! www.RebuildBigCreek.com.
July 16: Breakfast at Big Creek Idaho Aviation Foundation: 8–10
a.m., $10, come see the new lodge! www.RebuildBigCreek.com.
FUEL/OTHER DISCOUNTS FOR IAA MEMBERS!
Print your IAA membership card for your wallet, and call:
Western Aircraft
Boise
338-1833
Turbo Air
Boise
343-3300
Jackson Jet
Boise
383-3300
Arnold Aviation
Cascade
382-4844
Aero Mark
Idaho Falls
524-1202
Atlantic Aviation
Hailey
788-7511
AvCenter
Nampa/Pocatello
866-3740
Reeder Flying Service Twin Falls
733-5920
Rapid Refueling
Caldwell
454-1669
Granite Aviation
Sandpoint
263-9102
Northern Air Inc.
Bonners Ferry
267-4359
Sulphur Creek Ranch Sulphur Creek (254) 378-7473
West Fork Lodge
West Fork, MT (406) 821-1853
More information available at www.IdahoAviation.com
President’s Corner
Kerry Requa
It seems that every year around
this time I get a bad cold and it
lasts for about two weeks. It has
happened again this year and I
am now only three days into it. Oh
well, I will get better. I look on the
bright side and at least the
weather has been terrible for flying
during my time at home. As
I spend time sipping tea and other remedies I look at what
we have accomplished in the last year. I also look at what
we have on the list of things to do. I know a lot of you want
to know more about the Big Creek 4. I can tell you we have
received the bulk of our FOIA request just recently. We are
in the process of digesting all of it. I think by the end of
April I will have some information I will be comfortable
distributing. In the meantime let’s look forward to a fun
flying season and a safe year. I have had a lot of time to
mess around with different topics and I would like for all of
you to consider one thing more than any this year, be safe.
This summer will bring warmer weather, and all of the
things that come with it. I think it is a good practice to
review density altitude and adverse field conditions. You
can find many different DA calculators online and plug in
the numbers and see what a few degrees in temperature
can do to aircraft performance. We are all taught that
temperature is a big factor, and it certainly is. How many of
you have played with barometric pressure in the
equations? When you have large changes in the
barometer and humidity I think you will be surprised to see
what a difference it can make in the DA.
Be aware of surface conditions this spring. You just
might be the first one in at your destination this year. Be on
the lookout for rocks, washouts, tree limbs and other
debris on the runway and in the turnaround areas. I can
say with confidence the Forest Service and the Idaho
Division of Aeronautics are looking at accident rates and
what they feel they can do to improve the numbers. I know
that high traffic areas such as the Johnson Creek fly-ins
are on the radar. I do not want to see our government
agencies attempt to manage our airstrips based on
accident rates, but I do think it will play into the decisions
they make in the future. Get some practice in before you
go to your favorite places this spring. I am going to kick
back and try to feel better, sip some tea, or a little of
mom’s old home remedy might do the trick. I hope all of
you will look at the calendar of events and plan to be
involved in some of the fun activities this year. It starts
soon so check it out.
District 1 – Sandpoint/ Coeur d’ Alene
Don McIntosh
Two months ago I wrote about my
experiences with the ADS-B system
and now after a couple more
encounters with known traffic, I have
a new theory of why traffic only
occasionally shows up on the ADS-B
“in” equipment I have in my plane.
Two weeks ago, I and one other
airplane were out east over the lake
about 600 feet above it, and he
showed up where he should be, on my screen for a total of
about three minutes. He does have both ADS-B “in” and
“out” but did not have it turned on and told me it was
indicating “no signal available.” Then several days later
about 10 miles south of Sandpoint, again headed east,
about 2,000 feet AGL, the airplane with me showed up for
about two minutes on my system, and he doesn’t have
anything other than a transponder in the way of traffic
reporting equipment. So it must just be the sparse radar
coverage in this area due to the mountains, and when I get
it, I am seeing what ATC is also briefly seeing on their
radar screen. However you look at it, traffic info is not too
reliable in this area.
In other news, on that second flight, Chris Popov and I
flew over Magee (S77) and the south 2/3 is still snow with
a few patches of grass showing and the north 1/3 is
flooded from the high spring runoff from Trail Creek to the
west. Later that day, Chris flew over Cavanaugh Bay and it
is still mostly snow also with just areas of grass. It will be at
least another month for both at which time it is anticipated
that they will both be pretty soft. On the way back from
Magee, we caught up with Royce Anderson in his Carbon
Cub who had just taken off from Lake Pend Oreille (see
photo below).
The other surprise this week was a call from the USFS
that they had just met on our ditch cleaning request for
Magee and they had one question, but it looked promising
that they would get back to us in May with an OK. Fly Safe!
Let’s fly safe and smart,
Tailwinds,
Kerry Requa
President, IAA 208-221-7417
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District 3 – Treasure Valley/McCall
The Art & Science of Flying
Andrew George
Special Program April 23 in Boise (BOI)
Spring Fling and More...One mission
of the TV Chapter is to create
activities for not just the pilot but all
those on board. So join us for
whatever outdoor adventure you
enjoy, be it hiking, bike riding, skiing
or SHOPPING! On April 9th the TV
Chapter will host a social fly-in for all
IAA members in Sun Valley. We have
reserved a nice room above Whiskey
Jacques with food and beverages to end your day with.
The restaurant is within easy walking distance to the Best
Western where we have special rates secured. We also
have organized shuttles from the airport upon arrival
Saturday and departure on Sunday. For any details and
info call Joe Grubiak at (208) 514-9258 or me at 794-4480.
We have also planned another adventure: a fly-out to
Canada during which we will cross the border and spend
two nights in Nelson, BC, just 30 nm north of Spokane. We
will post more details soon. This will be a June date and
the objective is to have fun, explore Nelson, and learn how
to deal with DTOPS, CAN PASS, and things like that!
(Editor—It’s easy; just be sure you smoke the Cuban
cigars before you come back to the U.S., you still can’t
bring those in legally from Canada.)
Spring is upon us and we are seeing some airstrips
begin to thaw out. This is a time to be cautious and vigilant
as you observe runway conditions. The easiest way this is
done is to OVERFLY and look. It still amazes me when I
see pilots come straight in on a remote strip and not check
for animals or obstructions, let alone the actual condition of
the dirt. Mud puddles have sent planes into ditches and
done a lot of damage. Use your senses to make good
decisions. These strips could very much look dry on a
sunny day, but the day before been mud holes and that
crusty layer on top will trick you. Overfly and look, to be
safe and fly another day.
Bike Report: We are currently in the middle of applying
for and organizing two new Bike Sheds for your use. We
have requested locations from the Salmon Airport and the
Joseph, Oregon Airport. This will mean you can fly to
either airport, hop on a bike and head to town to get
supplies, tour the local business, visit a restaurant or just
get some exercise. We do need your help. We want to
stock each shed with 8 bikes. The McCall shed has 6 bikes
and we need two more. If you have any bikes you have
outgrown, don't ride or just need to get out of the garage,
you can donate them! The statewide program will allow
you the chance to explore more areas and create activities
for you and others to enjoy. Please let me know if you can
help out with a bike donation. We will have the bikes
serviced and prepped for use. It is our goal to create a
statewide network for you and yours to enjoy!
A brand-new program called The Art & Science of Flying
will debut in Boise April 23rd. Pilots and Non-Pilots! This
will be a fabulous program and we urge you to sign up. A
special section with full information is in the online
Flyline—check it out!
Blue Skies!
andrew@baseconstructors.com
208-794-4480
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The Art and Science of Flying Ground School will
take place at Jackson Jet Center, Boise Airport on
Saturday, April 23, 2016 from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Hosted by
Ponderosa Aero Club and promoted as “a fun workshop
that explores the magic and mechanics of flight,” this FAA
Wings-approved event includes dynamic discussions,
interactive activities, and door prizes.
According to co-presenter Rich Stowell, “In addition to a
totally different view of flying for pilots, this is a community
outreach program for school teachers and students to
learn more about science, technology, engineering, and
math through the lens of aviation.” The registration fee
includes lunch and is $50/person until March 25th;
$59/person after. If you’d like to help out with the event, or
can assist with procuring sponsors, please contact Sharki
Kontra at ArtAndScienceBOI@gmail.com or visit
www.ArtAndScienceofFlying.com.
Rich Stowell inverted—© George Kounis www.PilotGetaways.com
Idaho Aviation Expo
Work Parties
May 20–21 in Idaho Falls (IDA)
Crista Worthy
Doors are open from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. on Friday the 20th,
and 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. on Saturday the 21st.
Expo admission is $10 at the door, or free for IAA
members and students, and includes both days of the
Expo, all workshops and refreshments. Lunches will be
available at the Expo both days. Dinner, with a special
guest speaker, will be available Saturday. Purchase your
meals at the kiosk at the expo entrance. All food is
professionally catered and of the highest quality. The IAA
Annual meeting will be held at lunch on Saturday; also with
a special speaker (this is free to IAA members). There are
three exhibitor-sponsored breaks during the Expo (did we
mention huckleberry ice cream?), as well as cocktail hours
both evenings with hors d'oeuvres and a no host bar.
Fly Idaho! Book: Meet author Galen Hanselman and
pick up an autographed copy of his latest and greatest:
the Third Edition of Fly Idaho!...with all-new photos,
diagrams, data, and amusing stories, www.FlyIdaho.com.
Seminars: With an array of interesting speakers from
across the aviation spectrum, there’s something for every
taste. So far we have scheduled Dr. Brent Blue and Dr.
Paul Collins on Aero Medical Issues, Hank Galpin on how
he restored his unique Travel Air 600 (a true Idaho
backcountry classic, on display as well), Colleen Back of
the IAF on the Big Creek Lodge and more, Mike Pape and
Santiago Guerricabeitia on the Division of Aeronautics,
Dick Williams on his wild adventures as a commercial bush
pilot in the Idaho backcountry, Cliff Smart of the FAA’s
FAASTeam, and Tom Little of the NTSB.
Aircraft: In addition to that Travel Air 6-B (oldest of its
type flying and formerly operated by the Johnson Flying
Service out of McCall), other aircraft on display will include
some fancy Super Cubs, Huskys, Cirrus’ latest SR-22T,
Cessna’s 206, TTX, and Caravan, the IAF raffle C-172,
and some of the Hoff’s beautifully restored classics.
Pilots flying in to Idaho Falls (KIDA): Aero Mark’s XL
building is south of the tower, off of taxiway Alpha. Line
personnel will assist you with parking; call Unicom 122.95
to let us know you’re here for the Expo. Driving: Aero
Mark’s XL building is at 2000 International Way, at Idaho
Falls Regional Airport. Follow the airport signs onto Skyline
Drive heading north, then make a left onto International
Way. Proceed straight past the F-86 Saber, and the silver
building in front of you will be your destination.
Contact information for our recommended hotels:
Fairfield Inn & Suites (208) 522-7378
Le Ritz (208) 528-0880
Hilton Garden Inn (208) 522-9500
Residence Inn (208) 542-0000
For reduced rates, please mention “Aero Mark”
specifically when booking your room. Each of these hotels
has a shuttle service for those of you who fly in.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact
Thomas Hoff via phone at (208) 524-1202, or email
thomas@aeromark.com. See you soon!
More information at www.Aeromark.com.
As far as I can tell from working with state aviation clubs
around the U.S., the Idaho Aviation Association is the most
active state pilot’s organization in the country. That’s
something to be proud of! IAA directors, officers, members
and friends work in Idaho and our neighboring states to
keep our irreplaceable airports and backcountry airstrips
open and safe for use by all pilots. Each summer, Idaho is
a backcountry Mecca, attracting pilots from literally around
the world to spend time at our beautiful backcountry
airstrips in our mountains and along our rivers and lakes.
IAA members organize fun fly-ins, from the traditional
Father’s Day bash at Garden Valley to the upcoming
weekend in Sun Valley. But our “signature” events are our
Work Parties. And yes, they are aptly named, because a
lot of work gets done and a lot of fun is had, at the same
time. Gopher holes get filled, weeds get whacked, runways
get mowed, outhouses get installed, and trees get
trimmed, but somebody always brings hot coffee and
breakfast or lunch, and there’s plenty of time to goof
around, watch takeoffs and landings, catch up with old
friends, or make new ones. So on behalf of the IAA I’d like
to invite YOU, dear reader, to come to at least one work
party this year; just check the calendar on Page 1!
In addition to the scheduled work parties, you may have
heard that the exterior structure of the new Big Creek
Lodge was raised last year. This year the Idaho Aviation
Foundation (IAF) will complete the interior and all finish
work so the lodge can open for business in 2017! We
already have volunteers to help with plumbing and framing
work but there is a real need for help with small projects
outside the actual building. Things like pouring concrete
pads, painting the comm tower, and fence repair are a few
examples of needed work, so if you’d like to help out,
contact IAF President Jim Davies at 208-859-5537 or
jdavies@idahoflyer.com, www.RebuildBigCreek.com.
Let’s get ‘er done! I promise you will get more
satisfaction out of a work party than another $100
hamburger run. And so, on the following page I offer a
smattering of photos from past work parties. As I looked
through the hundreds of photos I’ve accumulated of these
events I always seem to see the same people. Let’s get
some fresh faces into these photos for the future!
Everyone is welcome! And by the way, kids love to help
out at work parties and are also welcome!
New Big Creek Lodge
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Big Creek
Big Bar
Lord Flat
Big Bar
Thomas Creek
Wilson Bar
Dug Bar
Watching the Show at Big Bar
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Aviation Property Available
Online Aviation Magazine
IAA Members May Find This of Interest
Crista Worthy
Dear Sky Sports Enthusiast,
You have received this letter because I found your name
and address in Ted Mayfield's personal address book.
Allow me to introduce myself; I am Gwen (Gwendy)
Barnard, Ted's daughter.
As you may have heard, Ted Mayfield passed away
August 2nd from an injury caused while propping a small
aircraft. I am now the court appointed personal
representative for Dad's estate and with that duty I have
listed Dad’s property on SW Rock Creek Road in
Sheridan, Oregon for sale.
Enclosed you will find a flyer with the important details of
the small private airstrip, hanger and 10 acres with the little
gray house, including information you would need should
you be interested in purchasing the property.
It was Dad's wish that his property continue to be used
as a private airstrip and that those who love to fly enjoy it
and use it as such. As his daughter I feel it is important to
uphold his wish and honor him and this legacy and ensure
the usage is what he would have wanted.
That is why I am sending this letter and information on
the sale to you. Even if you are not interested in buying the
Mayfield airstrip if you would be so kind as to place it on
your bulletin board in your place of business or spread the
word in another way I would be grateful.
All inquiries on the property should be directed to my
Real Estate Agent Jason Kennedy. His phone number is
503-679-0554. All questions of any sort go to Jason and
he will be happy to help in any way he can.
Thank you for your friendship to my Dad and for your
help in this matter.
Sincerely, Gwen Barnard aka Gwendy Mayfield
Flyline readers might enjoy taking a peek at the online
aviation magazine, Disciples of Flight. (Full disclosure:
your Editor is one of their main contributors.) You’ll find all
kinds of articles about current and historic aircraft,
backcountry flying, travel ideas, great photos, safety
issues, and tips of all kinds. Eight new articles about
various aircraft are each co-written by pilots whose names
you’re familiar with from the IAA:
Fly Idaho! author Galen Hanselman and his Cessna 182.
Commercial bush pilot Dick Williams and his Super Cub.
Former IAA President Larry Taylor and his Cessna 206.
Super CFI Rich Stowell and his Super Decathlon.
Former IAA President Jim Davies and his Cessna 180.
IAA VP of Legal Affairs Don Lojek and his Mooney 20C.
Utah B/C Pilot’s Assoc Pres Steve Durtschi and his C-185.
IAA District 1 Director Don McIntosh and his Kitfox.
If all eight of these articles aren’t posted yet when you go
log on, check back, because they will be very soon, and
more new stories go up all the time!
To see the eight articles described above, go to:
www.DisciplesOfFlight.com/author/crista
or
www.DisciplesOfFlight.com/category/incredible-aircraft.
The website home page is www.DisciplesOfFlight.com.
Enjoy!
Contacts
State President Kerry Requa
221-7417
State Vice President Andrew George
794-4480
Vice Presidents:
Bill Miller—Gov’t Affairs/Scholarships
853-8585
Larry Taylor—Agency Liaison
855-0261
Jerry Terlisner—Activities
859-7959
Doug Culley—Membership/Scholarships
861-6926
Joe Corlett—Communications
336-1097
Dave Rigby—Awards
343-1985
Don Lojek—Legal Affairs
484-2292
Andy Patrick—Commercial Operators
383-3323
Nadine Burak—Secretary/Treasurer
861-9056
Directors:
Director-at-large Jim Davies
859-5537
Dist #1 Don McIntosh
946-8490
Dist #2 Bill Ables
(541) 263-1327
Dist #3 Andrew George
794-4480
Dist #4 Kerry Requa
221-7417
Dist #5 Greg Cobia
785-5006
Dist #6 Mike Hart
528-7672
FLYLINE Crista Worthy
(310) 560-7324
editor@idahoaviation.com
Sad News from District 6: In the year from March 13,
2015 to March 13, 2016 there have been no less than five
accidents in the Star Valley, near the Idaho/Wyoming
border, four of them with fatalities. The latest, on March 13
left seven orphans in two Idaho Falls families. Our deepest
condolences to these children, their families, and friends.
Extra Online-Only Content!
Joe Corlett recently celebrated his 65th with friends
Happy Birthday Joe! —Bill Miller photo
Chris Schwarzhoff nearly ran into this little kitty by the woodshed at
Big Creek! —photos courtesy Bill Miller
More Work Party Photos!
Big Bar
Sluice Creek
Big Creek
Memaloose
At Bernard
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The FLYLINE
April 2016
The Monthly Newsletter
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