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The Flyline
The Official Newsletter of the Idaho Aviation Association
Waiting for the trout to wake up
March 2011
The ultimate responsibility of the pilot is to fulfill the dreams of
Events Calendar
the countless millions of earthbound ancestors who could only
stare skyward...and dream.
March 12, Work Party. Bernard (U54). Contact Jerry
Terlisner 208-859-7959 or jtflys@q.com.
March 26, Work Party. Wilson Bar (ID76). Contact Jerry
Terlisner 208-859-7959 or jtflys@q.com
April 8-9, Flight Instructor Refresher/Pilot Safety Clinic.
Avcenter Hangar in Nampa. Limited seating. Visit www.itd.
idaho.gov/aero for more information.
April 16 Work Party. Mahoney (OU3). Contact Jerry
Terlisner 208-859-7959 or jtflys@q.com.
April 23, Emmett (S78) Wings and Wheels.Aircraft fly in &
open house. Awards for spot landing, balloon breaking, flour
bombing, and short field takeoff. Show N’ Shine for classic/
antique cars & trucks. Fuel available at cost courtesy of Back
Country Fuel Stop. Fundraiser breakfast by IAA. Contact
John at 365-2164 or 365-4135
The Idaho Aviation Association
April 30, Work Party Big Bar (N/A7). Contact Wayne Thiel
208-890-8866 or wthiel@idahoflyer.com.
Your donations protect our unique back
May 7, Weiser (S87) fly-in breakfast.
country airstrips and build a secure future
May 14, Fun in the Grass Fly-In & Breakfast Carey (U65)
for general aviation in Idaho. Thank you!
May 21, Aviation Conference (IDA). Annual IAA Meeting:
Contact Doug Culley dougsbugs@cableone.net or (208)
861-6926. Tradeshow Information: Contact: Aero Mark, Inc.
Phone: 208 524-1202
May 21 Parma Airport Fly-In , Drive-In Breakfast served by
Recent Contributors
the Parma Lions. 8:00 AM to 11AM. Contact: Hans Gotsch
208 722-6278 or hansgotsch@frontiernet.net.
Mel Rosema, Centerville UT-Big Creek
June 11, Work Party. Graham (U45). Contact Jerry Terlisner
at 208-859-7959 or jtflys@q.com.
Ron Walker, McCall ID-Big Creek
June 15, SuperCub Fly In (details to be announced).
Kirt Barbee, Alexandria VA-Johnson Creek
June 18-19, Treasure Valley Chapter meeting and breakfast.
Jerry Highland, Nine Mile Falls WA-Johnson Creek
Garden Valley (U88).
Thomas Howard, Vaughn WA-Johnson Creek
June 20-22, Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy
in Boise. A three-day adventure in aviation for high school
The IAA Board of Directors sincerely thank those many
students. Contact: Frank Lester 208 334-8780
members who have given extra financial support to our efforts
June 25, Caldwell Celebration of Flight Airshow. A one day
to improve facilities at Idaho’s back country airports. From
family oriented event highlighting all the living color and
new grass seed to picnic tables and shelters, to culverts and
breathtaking excitement of high energy aerobatics.
weed whacking, your contributions help ensure that Idaho
July 2, 2nd Annual Steve Rogers Memorial Treeport Fly-In
remains the “Best of the Best” for back country flying.
Contact Tom Willis 208-304-1057 or KodiakFlyer@gmail.
Thank you!
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July 9-10, 180/185 Club Fly-in. Garden Valley (U88).
Contact Jim Davies jdavies@idahoflyer.com or 208 859-5537
When a flight is proceeding incredibly well,
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something was forgotten
Please send calendar items and editorial submissions to:
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Deadline is the 25th of the month
President's Corner
Jim Davies
Work parties are the bread and butter of
our airstrip preservation and maintenance
effort. They are a tangible signature and
are a significant part of our image. Jerry
Terlisner and Jack Kotaki, with input
from the IAN steering committee on
needs and priorities, as well as historic
considerations, published the 2011 work party schedule. There
have been a few adjustments already, but the correct dates and
airstrips are on the IAA website calendar and in the Flyline.
Contact Jerry if you are willing to be coordinator for one of the
work parties but even if you cannot do that, I encourage you
to participate. By the way, work parties are also a good excuse
to go flying and have fun. Look for mention of them in Pilot
Getaways magazine this year.
As you know, the Directors met in January and it was the first
time in my memory that all seven of the Directors were able to
attend. A few of the items addressed were:
-We discussed the 2011 budget in some detail, and then sent
it back for revision. The board has since approved the revised
version.
-We decided to improve member benefits by creating a
membership card that would document currency and provide
some useful information for flight planning. We plan to add
further benefits such as fuel and vendor discounts.
We discussed many other subjects as well, and the minutes of
the meetings are available on line.
In February, we met with the Moose Creek District Ranger,
Joe Hudson and the Wilderness Program Manager, Suzanne
Cable. We had a productive discussion that ranged from the
picnic table issue to noxious weed control. The Ranger was
very interested in the survey results we presented to him and
promised to study them before making any decisions. We seem
to be developing a good working relationship with the Forest
Service people in that area and all agreed we should meet
regularly.
On the horizon is the Annual General Membership Meeting
on May 21st. This year’s meeting will be held in Idaho Falls
in conjunction with the Idaho Aviation Convention. IAA
member Bob Hoff is generously sponsoring what should prove
to be a grand fly-in and trade show. It will be open to everyone
and IAA members will be admitted free. Our meeting will be
just one of many events, displays, and entertainment. Please
http://www.idahoaviation.com
plan to attend.
Your organization will be on the road to several places this
year promoting the IAA, membership, and stewardship of the
backcountry. By the time this is published, we will have been
to the Northwest Aviation Conference in Puyallup, WA. On
March 3rd-5th we will be represented at the Montana Aviation
Conference in Helena, and on April 23rd, at the Emmett
Wings and Wheels show. We are actively supporting the Idaho
Aviation Convention in Idaho Falls on May 21st and have been
invited to the Cascade’s Air A’Fair August 6th. Drop by the
booth at any of these shows and bring a friend.
I hope that you have had a chance to use or view the new
website. I appreciate the patience you have shown while we are
dealing with some of the initial problems. Be assured we will
continue to adjust and fine tune this resource.
I hope to see many of you at a work party or aviation show this
year. Stay safe and keep flying.
COMING SOON TO A DMV NEAR YOU!
The Idaho Legislature gave its final approval to House Bill 45 in
mid-February that allows creation of Idaho’s newest speciality
plate. The governor’s office must still approve the final design
(thus the mock up depiction of “Scenic Idaho” overlayed by
“Fly”). It will become available beginning next January.
The Idaho Aviation Foundation (IAF) sponsored the plates as a
fund raiser and as a way to increase general aviation’s visibility.
Initial purchase price will be $35 in addition to the regular
registration fee. Annual renewals will cost $25. Sample plates,
suitable for hanging in the den or hangar, will be available to
everyone, including out of state residents, for $30. The IAF will
receive about half of each amount to help support its aviation
and airstrip projects.
Representative Joe Palmer, Meridian, and Senator Chuck
Winder, Boise, carried the bill in their respective chambers.
Past IAA president Larry Taylor walked the bill through the
process.
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District 1 - Sandpoint/Coeur d’ Alene
Jan Lee
H E L P WA N T E D
for the Garden
Valley showers
Sunday, February 20th was a big
and restrooms. We
day for Sandpoint Airport as Dave
need volunteers
Schuck, Airport Manager and Jason
in all phases of
Hauck, Silverwing Flight Services,
construction. It
made the front page of the Sunday
would be to our
edition of the Bonner Daily Bee. We
benefit if these
love great aviation publicity! The
volunteers were
pair announced the design contest
Photo by Crista Worthy
professionals in the
for a new entry to the Sandpoint
following trades: plumbing, electrical, framing, carpentry, sheet
Airport. Funded through a grant, the beautification project will
rock, paint. Tom Jones from Garden Valley has committed to
present a fresh face for those arriving at SZT, whether via air or
handling the concrete. Steve & Nadine Burak of ABC Seamless
ground. Drs. Pamela and Forrest Bird have offered a $1,000 prize
have committed to complete the roofing, siding, and soffit and
for the best landscape design. The goal is to have the project
fascia system. We also could use a list of volunteer helpers to
completed before the 6th Annual Wings Over Sandpoint Fly-in
help these tradesmen. We break ground April 1st, so we will
on August 13th.
need to pin down the construction schedule so that the project
In Coeur d’Alene, Mike Satren, President of the Coeur d’Alene
can be completed by May 31st and ready for the summer.
Airport Association, is compiling a slideshow in support of the
Volunteers are needed to hit up all the lumberyards to get the
Coeur d’Alene Airport. Mike plans to present the slideshow at
materials donated. If you know anyone in the building material
meetings of the local Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Clubs,
business maybe you can help with donations. Please contact
etc., to build awareness of the airport and to help gain public
Steve Burak at 208-861-9056 or stevenburak@mac.com.
support. There are issues concerning the potential for future
detrimental development around the airport. Anyone with a
good history of successful work in this area, who might be able
to share information or pictures with Mike, please contact him
at mike@satren.net.
On the Cover of the Rolling Stone
L ET ’S GET ‘E R DON E !
IAA members might also consider a tax deductible donation to
the Idaho Aviation Foundation, targeted to the Garden Valley
Project. Send your donation to:
IAF
Box 2016
from JV DeThomas, Administrator
Eagle, ID 83616
Idaho Div ision of Aeronautics
Or contribute online:
Pursuant to the agreement with the US Forest
http://idahoaviationfoundation.org/contribute.php
Ser vice, REED RANCH airstrip will be CLOSED from
Contact Steve if you have something to offer or need answers to
November 1 through April 31. The area is a noted
specific questions.
elk wintering area and we all know that aircraft
operations can disturb already stressed wildlife.
T h a n k You !
A Reminder for All Back Countr y Pilots
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District 3 - Treasure Valley/McCall
Wayne Thiel
Recent Idaho transplant and Pilot Getaways Technical Editor
Crista Worthy reports that the March/April issue will have three
relevant backcountry articles.
1. The B--C Ranch, in the Silver Creek drainage off Camas
Creek, which will now be open to pilots flying in (with
permission and reservations) beginning this spring, continuing
through the summer and fall, for stays at their ranch, fishing,
horseback riding, guided hunting, or just relaxing.
2. Aircraft review of the King Katmai, an amazing STOL aircraft
by Peterson Performance Plus, and profile of the Petersons.
3. An article about work parties, to encourage involvement
in airstrip preservation and upkeep, and membership in
organizations like the IAA.
To order a subscription for $17.95 call (818) 241-1890 or log on
to www.pilotgetaways.com.
Emmett, Idaho
S78
We had some great flying weather last week; however, I was
at work, plus 75Bravo has been getting annualled. I hope to
get the seats back in, doors on, inspection holes all covered
up and re-cowled this Saturday. I also had a new 406 ELT
installed.
I have been down for maintenance as well, with an
arthroscopic surgery on my left shoulder to remove some
corrosion (bone spurs). I am doing great and hope to be
100% by 3/1.
Tragedy struck here (near District 3 Treasure Valley) on
Saturday January 29th. A Cessna 182 piloted by a 38 year
old Nampa man along with his 69 year old mother and his
24 year old brother-in-law hit a mountain top near Adrian,
Oregon. The pilot, according to his friend, only had his
pilot’s license since October 2010. The weather was foggy
and it was after 8 PM at night. This is a tragic lesson for all
of us to be careful. The pilot had 6 small children and 12
brothers & sisters.
“Aviation in itself is not inherently dangerous. But to an even
greater degree than the sea, it is terribly unforgiving of any
carelessness, incapacity or neglect”, Captain A.G. Lamplugh,
British Aviation Ins. Group.
Be sure to check the events calendar for the activities
and work parties. If you have some extra cash and would
like to help a worthy cause, donate to the Idaho Aviation
Foundation and direct the money to the showers at Garden
Valley project. By donating to the Foundation, you can get
a tax write off.
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OUR FRIENDS AT THE RAF GOT A SEAT AT THE TABLE!
LET’S HELP THEM BRING US ALL WITH THEM!!
Most RAF supporters ask: “How can I help?” Like the rest of us,
you want to do your part in protecting recreational aviation.
Unfortunately, there isn’t always a work party or other event
near each of us where we can pitch in.
Now there is something each and every one of us can and
should do to help the cause. No doubt you are well aware that
the 112th Congress is chock-full of newly elected members.
The assignment is simple: we each need to contact our
member of the House of Representatives and encourage
them to join the GA Caucus.
The Caucus is bipartisan and co-chaired by Rep. John Barrow
(D-GA) and Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO) both strong proponents
of general aviation. The Caucus will serve as the discussion
arena for many of the issues so important to all of us.
Legislators who participate in the Caucus will not only be well
informed of the issues; they also will have the added benefit
of knowing the impact of their votes on the general aviation
community directly from the stakeholders.
We have never enjoyed the opportunity for such an audience.
By urging your representative to join the Caucus, you are
helping to assure that the audience is large and represents a
cross section of the nation. Last year’s membership made it the
single largest caucus on Capitol Hill.
Even if you have never contacted your representative, or aren’t
even sure who he or she is, it is easy to find out and make
the request for them to join the GA Caucus. To find your
Representative, visit www.whoismyrepresentative.com, enter
your zip code, and there you have it. This is a House caucus, so
please contact the Representative, not the Senators on the list.
It is best to call them and ask to speak to them or their aviation
staff person directly—most will return your call. Optionally,
you can email them. Regular mail is ineffective as it takes
months to clear the safety precautions in Washington DC.
Please do this now! Your help is critical and will make a
difference. I would appreciate it if you would drop me a note
(tclifford@theraf.org) to let me know that you got the job
done. Thank you!
Tim Clifford
Director
Recreational Aviation Foundation
tclifford@theraf.org
www.theraf.org
“In the Idaho back country I’d rather have a two hour bladder
and three hours of gas than vice versa.”--- Pete O’Tube
FU EL TA X R EFU NDS A R E AVA IL A BLE
If you bought and used ethanol-free auto gas in your aircraft,
whether a light sport or homebuilt, or STC-certificated, you
may be eligible for a refund from the Idaho Tax Commission.
Under Idaho Code, the fuels tax rate paid on auto gas at the
pump is $.25 per gallon. The fuels tax rate for “Av Gas” (100LL)
is $.07 per gallon. When purchasing (and paying tax on) auto
gas at a gas station, then using it in an aircraft, the pilot or
aircraft owner is overpaying their tax obligation under law.
To qualify for a refund of taxes paid at the auto pump, you
must comply with the following conditions:
•You must burn at least 50 gallons during the filing period you
choose (monthly, quarterly, annually).
•You must keep records including receipts that support your
request for a refund.
•You must file an Idaho Form 75 “Idaho Fuels Use Report” with
the Idaho State Tax Commission.
The Division of Aeronautics encourages all qualifying pilots
and aircraft owners using auto gas in their aircraft to file the
reports for two reasons: First, we don’t want pilots to pay any
more than necessary to fly; and second, of the original $.25 gas
tax, $.07 per gallon is returned to the Division of Aeronautics
for aviation programs including airport grants, improvements,
and maintenance, safety programs, and Search and Rescue.
The remaining $.18 per gallon is returned to the purchaser.
In most cases, aircraft owners who obtained the appropriate
STC, obtained it solely to reduce aircraft operating costs. If
your aircraft uses significant quantities of auto gas, it will be
worth the effort to file the Form 75. You can find the form and
instructions for completing it at:
http://tax.idaho.gov/forms/EFO00057_03-11-2009.pdf
In 2009, the Idaho State Tax Commission received 20 requests
for refunds. More than $2,000 was returned to those who
filed for a refund with another $500.00 deposited toward
your Aeronautics’ aviation programs. There may be hundreds
of these aircraft within Idaho, indicating that many aircraft
owners are unaware of this refund program, not only
overpaying their tax obligation, but also diverting funding away
from important aviation programs and improvements.
See a state by state listing of available ethanol free gas
http://pure-gas.org
Note: the new website is up and running! Please point your browser to:
http://www.idahoaviation.com
I think you will like it! Editor
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Friedman Memorial (KSUN)
the saga continues
Gleaned from the newspaper. “Consultants on Tuesday
warned them not to expect a quick sale. Instead, a 10year development horizon was presented as a realistic
expectation”
“Them” refers to City of Hailey, which has big
development plans for the property vacated by the
airport. What the city seems to be overlooking is the
fact that the property will revert to the Friedman family
if it’s no longer used for an airport.
Due to the reality of the current economy, my gut
feeling is that public sentiment has switched directions
on this issue and even though this steam roller will be
difficult to stop, I think it will run out of fuel before
they start to rip up the tarmac. That’s not in concert
with promoters who want to see big box stores and high
rent boutiques where airplanes are now parked.
Read the woeful story at:
http://www.mtexpress.com/index2.php?ID=2005135432
Fly into the Middle Fork for breakfast or lunch!
The Flying B Ranch on the Middle Fork of the Salmon has
opened up for breakfast from 7 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. and lunch
from 11:45 until 1:30 p.m. for the flying public. The charge is
$20 per meal, and this includes transportation from the airstrip
to the lodge. The GPS identifier is 12ID, and we are about a mile
upstream from the Bernard airstrip. Call us on the way in at
122.90 or let the Salmon office know at 208-756-6295. We hope
this makes up for the loss of the Big Creek Lodge. Fly safely and
ENJOY!
THESE IDAHO AIRPORTS NEED AN ASN VOLUNTEER
KAOC-KBYI-KGNG-KJER-KLLJ-KSZT-S66-S73-S83U01-U03-U12-U36-U48-U56-U70-U76
Pitching in is painless. All efforts pay dividends to our flying
privileges and serve our interests. Jump on in, the water’s fine!
Mike Todd’s article “Food For Thought” (page 6) brought to
mind the single pilot experience he suggested could happen,
because it DID happen; to me! In 1990 I flew over to
Portland to pick up my friend David for two days of guided
trophy fishing on the Williamson River near Klamath Falls.
All went according to plan the first day and we both landed
several very large trout. While camping out overnight,
however, things began to unravel quickly.
Unbeknownst
to me, I had
picked up some
kind of very
potent parasite
from the river
water during our
day of fishing.
Midnight to 5
a.m. found me
either kneeling before the porcelain throne, or sitting on it.
My tent mate awoke at 5 and found me collapased against
the toilet; delirious, hallucinating, feverish, and nearly
unconscious. From a nearby pay phone he called 911 and an
ambulance was dispatched.
Dave correctly saw no upside in missing already paid for
guided fishing and remained on the river for a day to
remember. I woke up in the K-Falls hospital, where they
managed to pump me with seven liters of saline solution
to resolve severe dehydration, and untold amounts of
antibiotic for whatever it was that had invaded my G.I. tract.
Dave borrowed the guides truck that evening and drove me
back to the campsite at Chiloquin (2S7), regaling me the
entire trip as to the incredible day of fishing he had.
After a sound nights sleep, I woke up still weak, dizzy and
unable to think clearly. I did have an idea that I wasn’t fit
to fly, and quickly made a call to arrange for another plane
to bring another pilot to get us, and my airplane, back to
Portland. Six hundred bucks later, we were both where
we needed to be. One can easily question the wisdom of a
decision after the fact, so long as he is still alive. In the end
though, I’m just happy to be here and able to tell this tale.
editor
Short Final
The following was an exchange between a friend and a pre-flight
briefer last weekend. The briefer got to the NOTAMS and there
was one for a rocketry club near Schaumburg, IL...
Briefer: ... and Schaumburg has a warning that they’ll be firing
rockets.
My Friend: Man! First it’s North Korea, now Schaumburg!
It took the briefer about two minutes to stop laughing enough to
continue the briefing.
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Safety Corner
Mike Todd
c onv i nc e d h i m t h at w a sn’t goi ng to h app e n, a nd
told h i m he lp w a s on t he w ay. He h ad pre t t y
muc h re g a i ne d h i s c omp o su re by t he t i me t he
Pa r a me d ic s s howe d up, but w i s e l y a g re e d to go
FOOD FOR T HOUGH T
a long w it h t he pl a n, a nd t he me d ic s h au le d h i m
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It d id n’t h app e n i n a Sk y w a gon t h i s t i me , but
of I V f lu id s i nto h i m .
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re m a i n i ng t h re e m i nute s of my c he c k, I c a l le d
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t he e me r ge nc y ro om a nd t a l ke d to M a rk on t he
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w a s su f fe r i ng f rom s e ve re de hyd r at ion a nd t he
to work t h i s mor n i ng w it h a fe ve r, a nd s ome
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a n a i rc r a f t by ou r s e lve s a nd pa s s e d
b e aut i f u l job of h a nd l i ng a l l t he noni nto t h at s t ate ...ju s t a s we le f t t he
f l y i ng pi lot dut ie s . We s t a r te d ou r t a ke of f rol l
g rou nd ? I f we h ad b e e n f l y i ng a si ng le pi lot
for t he l a s t m a neuve r, a V1 c ut at 875, 0 0 0 lb, a nd a i r pl a ne i n t he re a l world , w it hout s ome one i n
a l l we nt we l l u nt i l I c a l le d for t he ge a r up a f te r
t he r ig ht s e at w ho c ou ld t a ke ove r a nd h a nd le t he
lo si ng t he #1 e ng i ne ...t he re w a s no re s p on s e . A s
a i r pl a ne , we a nd a ny pa s s e nge r s wou ld l i ke l y b e
I got t he he av y a i r pl a ne c l i mbi ng aw ay f rom t he de ad .
g rou nd a nd he ade d out t he e x te nde d c e nte r l i ne
L i ke mo s t pi lot s , I’ve f low n my ow n a i r pl a ne at
of t he r u nw ay, I lo oke d ove r at M a rk . H i s e ye s
t i me s w he n I d id n’t fe e l we l l, a nd ju s t w a nte d
we re op e n, h i s c omple x ion pa le , a s it h ad b e e n
to ge t home . A f te r s e e i ng subt le i nc apac it at ion
i n ou r br ie f i ng , a nd he w a s s l ig ht l y s lu mp e d
for re a l, I won’t b e doi ng t h at a ny more . It ju s t
for w a rd i n h i s s e at . I w a s i n a s t ate of de n i a l ... I
do e sn’t t a ke t h at muc h to t a ke you out of t he
t r ie d a ga i n to ge t h i m to re s p ond , but t he re
pic t u re w he n b o d y c he m i s t r y go e s w rong , a nd
w a s no a n s we r f rom t he voic e t h at h ad c a l le d
t he re i s no w ay to ju s t “ tou g h it out ”.
V2 ju s t s e c ond s b e fore . I a s su me d he a nd t he
si m i n s t r uc tor h ad c o oke d up a n i nc apac it at ion
s c e n a r io, (not l i ke l y to h app e n i n ou r t r a i n i ng ,
but it w a s not ye t si n k i ng i n t h at we h ad a re a l
e me r ge nc y i n ou r si mu l ate d world) s o I re t r ac te d
t he ge a r a nd b e ga n f l y i ng t he a i r pl a ne si ng le
pi lot . T h at w a s t he p oi nt w he re t he i n s t r uc tor
ju mp e d up out of h i s s e at a nd t r ie d to s h a ke
M a rk ’s s hou lde r to ge t a re s p on s e . M a rk ju s t s at
t he re , c omple te l y obl iv iou s to ou r e f for t s . We
s topp e d t he si m, a nd c a l le d 911.
It to ok a long f ive m i nute s for M a rk to c ome
bac k i nto c on s c iou sne s s , a nd w he n he d id , he
t h re w up a l l ove r h i m s e l f, s at up i n h i s s e at ,
a nd s a id he w a nte d to c ont i nue t he c he c k . We
T h i s i s a t r u e s t o r y b y I A A m e m b e r Mi k e To d d , a Un i t e d
C a pt a i n a n d C -18 0 p i l o t .
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Do you like to Go, Fly, Explore?
Find out how to celebrate Idaho’s legendary
backcountry with 3 different special edition
posters at:
idahoaviationfoundation.org
used with permission
The Idaho Aviation
Foundation (IAF)
supports Idaho’s
public use
community and
recreational
airstrips. Support
IAF with a $120 taxdeductible donation
and we thank you
with your choice of
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celebrating Idaho’s
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 Cessna Taildragger
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Want to know
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Learn more about
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can get involved:
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http://www.idahoaviationfoundation.org
Work Parties are a GREAT way to involve youth in aviation!
Several dates have been set for 2011. Locations TBA when the
snow melts & needs become apparent. Make plans to pitch in
this coming season! Check the events calendar for details!
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MISSION STATEMENT
“The Idaho Aviation Association’s mission is to
represent its members in forums where decisions are
made that affect general aviation; to keep its members
informed about aviation issues; to work with public and
private entities for the preservation, maintenance and
enhancement of aviation facilities; and to promote safety,
education and public understanding of general aviation
in Idaho.”
We invite everyone interested in aviation to join us in our
efforts. Thank you for your support!
I A A wo n’t l e t t h e m fo r ge t
Public Law 96-312
The Central Idaho Wilderness Act of 1980
Permitted land uses; continuation.
Aircraft landing.
SEC. 7. (a) Within the River of No Return
Wilderness and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness
additions designated by this Act(1) the landing of aircraft, where this use has
become established prior to the date of enactment
of this Act shall be permitted to continue subject
to such restrictions as the Secretary deems
desirable: Provided, That the Secretary shall not
permanently close or render unserviceable any
aircraft landing strip in regular use on national
forest lands on the date of enactment of this Act
for reasons other than extreme danger to aircraft,
and in any case not without the express written
concurrence of the agency of the State of Idaho
charged with evaluating the safety of backcountry
airstrips.
What’s on Your Mind?
Let other IAA members know what is important to
your flying. Letters of interest to members will be
included as space is available.
HOT LINKS
Editor’s Picks
•The current state of Avgas (video)
http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2010/100421avgas.html?
•Put this North Idaho location in next seasons plans•
http://www.birdaviationmuseum.com
•Excellent museum and lunch stop•
http://www.waaamuseum.org
•Idaho airport information•
www.itd.idaho.gov/aero
•Fun video of the airshow acts•
http://franklinairshow.com
•Lots of fly in info here for all states•
http://www.flyins.com/index.po
•New back country web cams are up•
http://idahoaviationfoundation.org/airstrips.php
•We MUST reverse the ethanol momentum•
http://www.stopeio.com/new_reality.html
Contacts
State President:Jim Davies
859-5537
Vice Presidents:
Jack Kotaki-Back Country Issues
340-7177
Bill Miller-Gov’t Affairs
853-8585
Jerry Terlisner-Activities
859-7959
Doug Culley-Membership
861-6926
Joe Corlett-Communications
336-1097
Paul Jorgensen-Awards
343-0290
Secretary-Nadine Burak
861-9056
Treasurer-Russ Vawter
602-5840
Directors:
Dist #1 Jan Lee
255-9954
Dist #2 Judy Parrish-Jones
301-3395
Dist #3 Wayne Thiel
890-8866
Dist #4 Galen Hanselman
788-5176
Dist #5 Kerry Requa
785-8980
Dist #6 Mike Hart
522-5783
FLYLINE Ken Jackson
editor@idahoaviation.com
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Email:________________________
City: _________________________ State: ______ Zip: _____
Address: _________________________________________
Name: _____________________________________
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Mail $45 check payable to ‘Idaho Ninety-Nines’ to:
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For more information, please contact:
Don’t delay. Register TODAY! You’ll be glad you did!
Advanced registration highly recommended only $45.00 ($50.00
at the door) Lunch available for donation.
Topics include Aerodynamics, Basic Cockpit Instruments,
Navigation and Chart-reading, Communication, Handling an
Emergency, and mu ch more. The seminar is sponsored and
taught by the Idaho Ninety-Nines, the local chapter of the
international organization of women pilots.
When: Saturday May 14 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Where: Idaho Division of Aeronautics, 3483 Rickenbacker St.,
Boise, ID 83705
The Flying Companion Seminar is
designed with the non-pilot in mind.
Our goal is to help you become more
comfortable in light aircraft and be able to have FUN! It will give
you an understanding of how the airplane flies, why it stays in the
air, AND reveal the secrets of what the pilot is doing! This groundschool only course is packed with information and activities to
help you enjoy flying more. New this year by popular request - a
cockpit tour and preflight will be provided to demonstrate the
concepts and answer your questions.
Do you want to know more about flying
in an airplane? Do you want to know
how to assist a pilot on a flight?
This is the seminar for you!!
FLYING COMPANION SEMINAR
IDAHO AVIATION ASSOCIATION
Working to Preserve Idaho’s Irreplaceable Backcountry Airstrips
Membership Application Form OR join online at http://www.flyidaho.org
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(Includes Annual Membership)
3 year membership $84 ($28/yr)
Level I “Johnson Creek” $50
5 year membership $135 ($27/yr)
Level II “Big Creek” $100
Addt’l Pilot/family member $12/indiv per yr
Corporate Sponsor $250 (buys ad space in Flyline)
Sponsoring Member:
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Level III “Moose Creek” $300
Level IV “Wilson Bar” $500
Lifetime Level “Mile Hi” $1000 and up
Merchandise:
Item
Size (circle choice) Color (circle choice)
Price
Hat
N/A
black-red-green-tan-blue
$20
Patch
N/A
$ 5
T-shirt
S M L XL XXL black-white
$20
Pocket T-shirt
S M L XL XXL black-white-gray-smoke-blue
$20
Polo shirt, men
S M L XL XXL white-blue-green
$30
Pocket Polo, men
S M L XL XXL white
$30
Polo shirt, women
S M L XL XXL white-seafoam-blue
$30
Denim shirt, men
S M L XL XXL denim
$30
Denim shirt, women
S M L XL XXL denim
$30
Embroid. Long sleeve, men
S M L XL XXL yellow-beige
$30
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$30
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$15
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The FLYLINE
March 2011
The Monthly Newsletter
of the
Idaho Aviation Association