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The Flyline
Cold Meadows
The Official Newsletter of the Idaho Aviation Association
November 2010
Candidates for the First District Board of Directors Seat
Don Pischner
pischcda@aol.com
208-661-3200
Life long resident of area.
3rd generation (since 1890)
Coeur d’Alene High School
Graduate
Humboldt State College
Graduate
Military Service - US Army Amphibious
Private Pilot (Commercial no fly for pay history)
Recreation flights & Angel Flight
Own Cessna Skyhawk 172 – 1976 model N73581
Own private airstrip ID-65
Work History:
20 years Asphalt Paving Superintendent
20 years Wood Products Industry
Public Policy Forest Management Advocate
Special Projects Administrator
Served 4 Terms in Idaho Legislature
Special Interests:
Lewis Clark Trek
Idaho History
Back Country Horseback
Building (House, Hangar, Shop, etc.)
Jan Lee
My father was a pilot in the early
1950’s, exposing me to flying.
I learned to fly in Ames, Iowa,
getting my private pilot license
in 1987. I flew for a few years,
but with a young family, I was
away from flying for a number of
years. Although I wasn’t flying, I
remained connected to aviation
through EAA. I was active in
EAA Chapter 1229 at Fleming Field in So. St. Paul, MN, then
moved to Sandpoint, Idaho, where I organized the founding of
Sandpoint’s EAA Chapter 1441.
About four years ago my wife, Paula, suggested that it was time
for me to get current again, so I took re-currency instruction
in Bonners Ferry. It was great to be flying again and I started
looking around for a plane, finally buying a couple of Alon
Aircoupes.
Last year I was accepted to the Bonner County Airport Advisory
Board, of which I am currently a member. The Sandpoint
Airport has had a number of challenges recently and it has been
a good experience to be part of the resolution process. I would
look forward to representing North Idaho on the board of Idaho
Aviation Association.
208 255-9954
Events Calendar
December 14 Treasure Valley Chapter Christmas Party.
Contact: Tawni Swann 208.888.9667
A Reminder for All Back Countr y Pilots
from JV DeThomas, Administrator
Idaho Div ision of Aeronautics
Pursuant to the agreement with the US Forest
Ser vice, REED RANCH airstrip will be CLOSED
from November 1 through April 31. The area is
a noted elk wintering area and we all know that
aircraft operations can disturb already stressed
wildlife.
When a flight is proceeding incredibly well,
something was forgotten
Please send calendar items and editorial submissions to:
editor@flyidaho.org
Deadline is the 25th of the month
President's Corner
Jim Davies
With the primary Idaho flying season
winding down and the quarterly Board of
Director’s meeting coming up, I thought
I’d share the GOALS I’ve suggested for the
IAA in 2011. Bear in mind that the mission
remains the same as quoted monthly in the
Flyline. To that end, the list I’m proposing
to the board is this:
IAA GOALS 2011
1. Increase membership to over 900
2. Establish 2 new chapters
3. Increase exposure at trade/air shows
4. Improve our Internet Image and resources
4. Continue / Enhance Work Parties
5. Nurture relationship with USFS
6. Get wood tables returned to Moose Creek
7. Promote the image of General Aviation
I know I harp on membership but it’s the foundation of our
success. Membership numbers provide political influence
as well as the funds to continue operating and maintaining
airstrips. The overall goal is to preserve our flying privileges
and get out to enjoy Idaho’s unique and rewarding flying
environment.
With winter around the corner, many of us tend to decrease our
flying activities but I’d like to point out that winter flying can be
some of the most enjoyable and visually rewarding aviating of
the year. It takes a little more preparation and forethought, but
it’s still worth it. Whether you’re a wheel or ski flyer, cruising
over the winter landscape can be inspiring. As with all things
aviation, however, there are cautions. Airframe ice is winter’s
unique hazard and it must be acknowledged.
My primary strategy in dealing with ice is avoid. Most GA
airplanes are not certified for flight into known icing conditions
and it’s for good reason. The effect of ice on an airframe can
range from inconvenient to debilitating. If there is known or
reported ice on your proposed route of flight/altitude, change
something or don’t go. Fortunately, the FAA in the past few
years has lightened up on their interpretation of known icing
to exclude the simple combination of moisture and freezing
temperatures. This latitude gives us more opportunities to fly
in the winter but it is prudent for us to stay wary and keep one
eye on the outside air temperature gage. For some other winter
thoughts, take a look at Dick Williams’ article in this issue.
Dick wrote this article over 20 years ago and it’s still worth
considering.
Be sure to thank Ken for fitting this issue of Flyline into his busy
moving schedule. Ken will surrender his position as District
One Director this month but has graciously agreed to stay on as
editor.
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Best” for back country flying.
Thank you!
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District 1 - Sandpoint/Coeur d’ Alene
Ken Jackson
Reported by Lee Hannibal
Eagle Scout candidate Aron Tesulov of Boy Scout Troop 216 in
Rathdrum, Idaho, put in two new sets of tie downs at the Magee
Airstrip (S77) on October 2, 2010. This Eagle Scout project was
the conclusion of weeks of planning by Tesulov, who worked
with the Idaho State Division of Aeronautics, Gene Soper and
Phill Cummings, Coeur d’Alene Airport Manager. Gene Soper,
soon to be inducted in the Idaho
Aviation Hall of Fame, was one of
Aron’s main advisors on the project.
One of the difficulties in completing
the project was locating the proper
tie downs. Aron contacted Phill
Cummings for advice and Phill
saved the day by manufacturing all
of them at the CDA airport for the
project. The project wasn’t as easy as
one might think. No power tools of
any kind were used as BSA prohibits
scouts from using them, so holes
were dug, and concrete mixed, by hand. A lot of old fashioned
hard work and sweat went into it and at the end of the day
Aron’s project was more rewarding than he had thought.
Troop 216 of Rathdrum adopted Magee Airstrip several years
ago. The troop does community service to clean up and help
maintain the airstrip each spring after the spring thaw. Because
of the troops
commitment
to the airstrip,
Aron felt strongly
that his Eagle
Project should
benefit Idaho
aviation and the
airstrip at Magee.
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Aron has been in scouting from Cub Scouts on up through
the ranks of Boy Scouting. This project is the culmination of
years of devotion to the scouting way, and the beginning of his
Eagle Scout service for the rest of his life. Aron was assisted on
this project by his friends and family; Brandon Tesulov (Eagle
Scout), Callen Hannibal (Life Scout), Eric Campbell (Life
Scout), and Cody Vandever. The adult leaders present were Dan
& Jill Tesulov and Toni & Lee Hannibal.
The end of our summer flying season usually compels us to
sit down and reflect on the exciting adventures that Annie
and I enjoyed. To reminisce about secluded camps or white
knuckle approaches is what keeps the embers of adventure
glowing over the winter, ready to be fanned into flame when
the snows melt off the low elevation strips in March. But, sadly,
that fireside fun is not in the cards this fall because in June we
began to experience engine problems that ultimately resulted
in the installation of six new cylinder assemblies on our turbo’d
Lycoming. I have yet to receive an explanation from Lycoming
as to why my aircraft was down for 116 days, waiting for parts
for an engine that is in current production. Ah, well, at least we
made one trip into Moose Creek, where we busted our chops
(along with a good gang of IAA work party volunteers) erecting
the new outhouses. Of course, without a winged chariot to get
me back again I have not had the pleasure of actually using
them!
We did use the downtime productively though. I got a long
needed knee replacement. Oh, and we sold our home. Yep, after
42 years an Idaho Spud, and 33 years in Sandpoint, the pull
of grand kids has taken hold, hometown roots and all. We are
downsizing into a little house right next door to the kids and
couldn’t be happier! While not flying this summer, we have been
going through 40 years of “stuff ” and purging, a chore neither
Annie or I can recommend. UGH!
After an hour long test flight circling KSZT on October 15, I
flew Big Bird to her new home at Twin Oaks Airpark (7S3) in
Hillsboro. From there, we expect to fly new adventures, and
return to our favorite Idaho haunts.
Although I have resigned my position on the association’s Board
of Directors, I am pleased to remain as editor of this newsletter.
At the close of nominations for my replacement for the 1st
District seat were two gentlemen of extraordinary qualifications:
Don Pischner of Coeur d’Alene, and Jan Lee of Sandpoint. At
press time the date of the 1st District election had not been
called, but it will be very soon.
Rather than being a monthly burden, publishing the Flyline is a
pleasure, especially when the members share their stories, and
criticisms! Please keep it up!
I wish you all “Blue Skies and Tailwinds”! Ken Jackson
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District 2 - Lewiston/Moscow
Judy Parrish-Jones
District 3 - Treasure Valley/McCall
Wayne Thiel
WOW! It is really feeling like fall here in southwest Idaho. So far
we have had beautiful fall flying; however, the weatherman has
promised that a change is coming.
On September 25th, I had the opportunity to take a couple of
friends, Gar Reich & Denny Wollen, to Sulphur Creek Ranch for
breakfast. I met Denny there 30 years ago, so it seemed fitting
to go back there. Gar is my high school friend from the 60’s and
also a friend of Denny’s. It was a great day for flying.
On October 1-3, I camped at Moose Creek in the “new triangle”
camp area. The outhouses are far superior to the old models
that used to be across the runway. From reading everyone’s
comments in the sign in book, it appears the picnic tables are
really missed and there is a need for food storage lockers that are
bear proof. A bear did visit a camp down on the south end of the
triangle (near the river) early Saturday morning.
There were a lot of campers at Moose Creek that weekend with
a good share of them being
from Colorado. Shearer
is also in great condition
thanks to a work party doing
some maintenance there in
early September.
On October 10th, Linda and
I took my Aunt Doris and
The comment book that spent the season collecting your input Cousin Joy to Sulphur Creek for another great breakfast and a
at Moose Creek is being analyzed and documented. Results
sample of fall colors in Bruce Meadows.
should follow shortly. Meanwhile, visitors to Moose Creek may On October 12th, the Treasure Valley Chapter had its first fall
participate in a short (2 minutes) survey simply by going to
general membership meeting with 32 in attendance. The speaker
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was Gordon Stewart, air traffic manager at the Boise airport.
Please make your opinion heard!
He talked about the new control tower which should in use
around June, 2013. As per an article in the Idaho Statesman two
days later, the FAA has decided that STARS (Standard Terminal
Automation Replacement System) will be the system used when
the tower comes on line. This is supposed to be “state of the art.”
MEMBER NOTICE
I am sure you can learn more by Googling STARS.
Your association occasionally sends out important “action item” On October 16th, we had a work party at Big Bar in Hells Canyon
e-mails. Some are returned “undeliverable”. It will help keep
to rebuild the outhouse and make it more user friendly. Bill
our channels of communication effective if members provide a Ables from Enterprise loaded more lumber in his 170 and
current e-mail address. Simply visit our website-www.flyidaho. hauled it to Big Bar so we now have a better privacy wall. I
org- log in to your profile, and update the information. If you brought Patrick Casabonne along with Sean McConnachie and
forgot your log in info, just send Nadine an e-mail-secretary@ his son Alex to help with the construction. Jim Davies and Hank
flyidaho.org. -and she will make the change for you.
Clancy also helped. The project went well and only took about 2
Thank you for your support!
hours (14 man-hours) to complete.
I have plans to fly until the snow comes, so stay tuned for more
reports next month.
Fly safe,
Wayne Thiel
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On a late October flight into
Fish Lake, Mike Hart noted that
recent patching of low spots
used a gravel fill material that is
a bit course and may be better to
avoid while landing. “The good
thing is it fills in spots that are at
the upper end of the runway so
the patches are relatively easy to
dodge. Improving the patches may be something we can work
on in the spring.”
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District 4 - Magic Valley
Galen Hanselman
More Adventures in Surveying
“Do not go gentle into that good night”
Last month’s article found me awakened
from a dead sleep by the snorting of
unknown wild animals circling my tent
and me trying to deny the fact that I’d
forgotten the bullets for my gun …
Six classes in Defensive Pistol and
six thousand rounds of spent .45 cal,
230-grain full metal-jacketed bullets had
not properly prepared me for showing up to a gunfight without
bullets. Hmmmm. One last tenet did stick in my mind, however.
Use an authoritative voice in making demands of your assailant.
I discreetly cleared my throat and bolstered enough courage
to boldly shout from the confines of my tent, “Go home!” It
probably wasn’t the best choice of words since I was in the
beasts’ home but it’s what first came to mind. I was rewarded
with an even louder snort. I then decided that my threat
needed to sound louder, more authoritative and certainly
more aggressive. “Go home, please?” I whimpered. This wasn’t
working. I know my aggressors were laughing at my futile
attempts to keep them from eating me.
I had one option left. Face my attackers mano a mano. Eat or be
eaten, but first I needed to find my shoes and pants. Shirts aren’t
necessary. (Ever notice on every cop show the bad guy never has
a shirt on? I was bad. I don’t need no stinkin’ shirt.)
I found the powerful LED tactical flashlight that I’d purchased
at Sawtooth Ford and held it firmly in my hand as I noisily
unzipped all three zippers of the tent. I know this had to be
terrifying to the beasts and I prolonged it for effect. “I’m coming
out and you’re not going to like it!” zip, zip. “Just two more
zippers and you’re going to be in big trouble!” zip, zip. “OK, as
soon as I unzip this, you’re really in for it!”
What I didn’t hear were footsteps of wild animals bolting from
the far side of the tent. I think they were awaiting my appearance
with bated breath. (Oh, great and I’m the bait.) With nerves of
steel, I placed my thumb on the on/off button of my tactical
flashlight. It was my last defense in preventing me from being
the guest of honor at a wild beast feast.
(If I may regress for the elucidation of the reader, my tactical
flashlight is about the size of a pack of cigarettes with a bank
of about a bazillion blinding white LED’s on one flat surface,
a single point long range LED on the edge of the enclosure, an
embedded magnet which would be very handy if I had a steel
plate in my head and a single push button on/off switch. All in
all – a brilliant piece of engineering.)
Well folks, it’s Show Time! Let’s get’er done. With no more
zippers to zip, I stood outside the tent door and tried to make
myself as big as possible. I heard grunting sounds from near
the fire ring and pointed my flashlight at the sound. I pressed
the button and was instantly blinded by the intense white light
emanating from the bank of a bazillion LED’s shining directly
in my own eyes. I instinctively pushed the button a second time,
which turned off the light and then again a third time to activate
the single long-range light.
Unfortunately, that worked. As my eyes slowly adjusted from the
lightning-like flash, I could make out four glowing eyes staring
directly at me. The snorting sounds increased in rhythm and
volume and soon, way too soon, turned to grunts of hunger.
To be continued …
Flight School Hosts Air Force Special Operations Unit
Have you noticed an unusually big airplane over town these
last few weeks? A local mountain flight school recently
played host to an Air Force unit based in New Mexico. The
nationally recognized school, McCall Mountain Canyon
Flying Seminars is owned and operated by Lori MacNichol.
Her team of flight instructors is busy most of the summer
teaching advanced mountain and canyon flying procedures
to pilots from all over the world. Though this is not the first
government contract instruction job for McCall Mountain
Canyon Flying Seminars, Lori was particularly pleased to
be able to serve the Air Force in this special operations
unit that will soon deploy to Afghanistan. The twin engine
turbine aircraft, called the PZL M28 Skytruck, is attracting
a lot of attention in the backcountry of Idaho. It is able to
carry heavy loads and up to fifteen passengers in and out of
unimproved airstrips anywhere in the world. When they are
not working on aircraft skills in the aircraft or the classroom,
the crew of ten to twelve pilots, loadmasters and mechanics
have been living temporarily in local hotels and enjoying the
Idaho cuisine of McCall’s many fine restaurants. The best
news for the businesses of McCall is that the squadron will
be returning for a training rotation of pilots and aircraft
through McCall and complete the three day course of
advanced flight instruction through the spring and summer
of 2011. More information about the local school is available
on the web at www.mountaincanyonflying.com.
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District 6 - Idaho Falls/Salmon
Mike Hart
Safety Corner
Dick Williams
Snowed In at Warren
The Idaho Falls district has achieved
Flying in a light airplane has been a major means of
a major win for GA safety. At the
transportation in the Idaho backcountry for many years. Most
recent Runway Safety meeting,
of the isolated ranches and properties where people are in
members and other participants
residence along Big Creek, Monumental Creek, and the Middle
raised the issue that the ATIS
Fork and Main Salmon River have an airstrip on the property
content for KIDA was too long.
or nearby. In addition, the Forest Service and the State of Idaho,
Anyone who has landed KIDA
Department of Aeronautics have built and maintain a number
knows that it has been the only
of public airfields. On the Big Creek Ranger District, there are
airport in the region with a long
four of these airfields: Chamberlain, Big Creek, Cold Meadows
discussion about the use of full call signs for all communication. and Soldier Bar. All four are open to the public and receive
In any event, the pilot community spoke and the Tower listened. sporadic use during the summer and fall seasons by hunters,
The average length of that ATIS is now around 28 seconds.
fishermen and wilderness travelers. The Postal Service runs an
Length will vary due to weather, field conditions, NOTAMs,
Air Star Route on a regular basis to provide mail service to those
etc. The current message about “line up and wait” phraseology
people who live in the backcountry. Consequently, airplanes are
will go away starting in November. I am very pleased that
very much a part of the backcountry scene.
the contract tower staff are willing to listen and hope to
I did a lot of flying as a passenger during my time as ranger
continue building relationships with both tower and Airport
and had a number of experiences that will stay with me for a
management.
lifetime, but there is one particular flight that I will never forget.
Until the weekend of the IAA board meeting, flying weather
During my early years as ranger, the Payette National Forest
has been holding out. September and October I have had the
contracted with Johnson Flying Service for all the flying
pleasure of flying several trips to Richland Washington, which
associated with the smokejumper program and to service the
takes me over the backcountry. I also did a bit of vacation,
Forest Service stations in the backcountry. Johnson Flying
landing at Sulphur Creek, Moose Creek, and Fish Lake with my
Service also had the contracts with the Post Office Department
brother from Kansas. While outside the Idaho Falls district, these
for the backcountry mail route and with the Soil Conservation
airstrips are among my favorites, and I am grateful to the IAA
Service to conduct snow surveys at a number of locations. In
for continued efforts to preserve and work with agencies like
addition they did a lot of flying for the outfitters, the recreating
the Forest Service to hammer out common ground on upkeep
public, and for the isolated backcountry ranches. Johnson Flying
and amenities. For those flying into Fish Lake, be aware that the
Service was highly regarded in aviation circles as pioneers and
recent patches to low spots are very similar to runaway truck
experts in backcountry mountain flying in Idaho.
ramps - very loose and course gravel.
Dave Schas was the second pilot for the Johnson Flying Service
On my return trip from Nampa, ID (KMAN), I filed IFR to fly
operation based in McCall. He worked under the direction of
home. My challenge was to stay out of the clouds above 9,000’
long time Idaho bush pilot Bob Fogg. Dave and I were about the
out of concern for icing. I was able to fly above scattered and
broken layers but it got worse as I headed home. Over Gooding
(GNG) which was still closed for construction, I canceled IFR
and spiraled down from 13,500’ through a scattered layer to find
the floor. Ceilings were low, but Laidlaw Corral airstrip came
into view and was a nice “out” if things continued to degrade.
I stayed below the ceilings and passed Cox’s Well and Atomic
City. Eventually the ceilings started coming up again and I was
happy to see my home airport at last. Once the snow flies, it will
be harder to count on these options, but I am glad they exist
throughout Idaho.
Mike Hart
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Snowed In, cont’d
same age and had been smokejumpers at about the same time.
I spent a lot of time flying with Dave on official Forest Service
business and as a companion on some of his other flights. He
took me along on the mail run several times and to do the
snow measurements on the Deadwood Summit survey course.
I accompanied him on one of his personal fishing trips in the
lower South Fork. But the flight that I remember most vividly
was to retrieve an outfitters base camp gear at Cold Meadows in
the dead of winter.
Now, Cold Meadows is well named. The coldest temperature
ever recorded in Idaho was minus 60 degrees Fahrenheit
at Island Park Dam. I have always felt that Island Park held
the record only because there were people there to read
the thermometer while no one is at Cold Meadows in the
winter. The 4500 feet airstrip there is exceptionally long for a
backcountry airstrip. However, as the elevation is 7,000 feet,
most pilots are particularly cautious when it comes to landing
there. And as remoteness goes, Cold Meadows is about as
remote and removed from civilization as it is possible to find in
the Idaho backcountry. If you go any deeper than this into the
backcountry, you start coming out the other side.
There was a period of time in the 1950’s and 60’s that
the wildlife biologists in the Forest Service and the Idaho
Department of Fish & Game were convinced that the population
of elk was out of balance with the habitat, particularly the big
game winter range. The feelings were that there was plenty of
summer and fall elk range but that the amount of area available
to the animals in the winter and early spring, due largely to
the heavy snowfall in central Idaho, was only a fraction of the
summer and fall range. Therefore, the biologists wanted to
harvest more elk in order to reduce the size of the elk herd and
bring the number of animals in line with the capacity of the
winter range to sustain a healthy population. One of the means
they were using to bring this about was to lengthen the hunting
season. So for several years the big game hunting season went
from about mid September to the first week in December in
most of the backcountry. The hunting outfitters, who operated
out of base camps in the river canyons, thought that this was a
great opportunity to handle more guests and make more money.
However, those outfitters who operated in the high country, like
Larry Garner at Cold Meadows, were contending with winter
conditions during late season hunts. The Forest Service required
the outfitters to completely dismantle their camps at the end of
operations and clean up the areas. This was asking a lot when
there were several feet of snow on the ground and the bottom
seemed to have fallen out of the thermometer.
Larry Garner dismantled his base camp, made a big pile of
everything on the edge of the airfield and made arrangements
with Johnson’s Flying Service to retrieve it. And that’s where
Dave and I became part of this little adventure. Dave needed
someone to help him and I volunteered.
The weather was so unsettled that year and Johnson Flying
Service was so busy flying hunters out of the backcountry that
it was sometime in January before we flew to Cold Meadows in
the old Travel Air N9038 to do this task. Bob Fogg knew that it
would be necessary to change the landing gear on the Travel Air
from wheels to skis for a landing at Cold Meadows. He didn’t
want to do this until all of the flying that required wheels to
retrieve hunters from the lower elevation airstrips along the
Middle Fork had been completed.
Now, old Travel Air N9038, built in 1929, was an institution in
itself among the Idaho bush pilots. It was a real workhorse of an
airplane, sort of like a flying truck, and was used to fly all sorts
of things in and out of the marginal backcountry airfields from
smokejumpers to dead elk that the hunters had bagged. I always
thought that it looked like a big brother to the “Spirit of St.
Louis”, Charles Lindbergh’s airplane.
We flew back to Cold Meadows without incident. From the air
the central Idaho backcountry was dressed for winter—all white
with the exception of a few south facing slopes in the South Fork
Canyon. Cold Meadows looked completely deserted and lifeless.
Of course, everything was buried under several feet of snow, but
there were no tracks of game animals. This is high country and
all the game had left for lower elevations.
Dave was a little hesitant about setting the airplane down in all
that cold powder snow. He made a pass at the strip and as soon
as the skis touched the snow sending a long plume of powder
behind the airplane, he would gun the engine, packing down
a strip of snow and then taking off and making a go-round
and repeating the process. After about four passes, he decided
that the snow was packed to the extent that the airplane would
stay on the surface and not sink down in the deep snow so we
landed, and taxied up to the pile of gear, and shut down the
engine. (I often thought about this situation in later years when
using snowmobiles. A common occurrence with snowmobiles is
to drive the machine off a packed trail into deep, unpacked snow
and get it stuck to the extent that a great deal of back-breaking
effort is required the get the heavy machine back onto a packed
surface. If that had happened with the Travel Air, we would have
been in for a world of hurt.) Continued next month!
Dick Williams is a highly experienced Idaho backcountry pilot. He has
written training articles, flown for several back country operators and
is currently a corporate pilot. Dick contributed many articles to the
old Super Cub Newsletter and graciously agreed to let us publish some
relevant to safety.
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Celebrate Backcountry Flying While Helping It
IAF announces commemorative poster/fund raising
campaign
Just in time for the holiday season, the Idaho Aviation
Foundation (IAF) has announced a fund-raising campaign
that will give people who enjoy flying the backcountry
a beautiful reason to donate. The campaign celebrates
Idaho’s backcountry flying heritage with 3 posters featuring
different types of aircraft flying in the Idaho backcountry. A
contributor may select a poster when a donation of $120 or
more is given. Smaller donations are welcome, and will also
be rewarded with a token of appreciation from the IAF.
“Many people don’t really know what the IAF does, since
we do not have members,” notes Idaho Aviation Foundation
(IAF) President Jim Davies. “The IAF is the non-profit
funding organization for the Idaho Aviation Association
(IAA) and other individuals or organizations that need
support to carry out an objective that is consistent with our
mission. When people donate to the IAF, it is tax deductible,
while the IAA is not. Both organizations work hand in
hand—but IAF goes beyond IAA to assist in other areas as
well. We welcome grant proposals on our website—and
have a strong desire to utilize funds for things like acquiring
new land or rights that can be developed for airstrip use, to
maintain airstrips or improve amenities or to provide ways to
increase education and enhance safety.”
To support these kinds of activities and to take on larger
future initiatives, the IAF needs to raise money. The
organization wanted to reward donors with something that
celebrates the unique Idaho backcountry flying experience.
Contributors who donate $120 or more will receive their
choice posters featuring a Cessna tail dragger, Cessna nose
gear or Super Cub aircraft flying in the mountains, while
text highlights a sampling of Idaho’s legendary airstrips. The
posters are just in time for the holidays and gift-giving ideas,
and are suitable for framing.
To see what IAF is all about and to donate/select a poster,
simply go to:
www.IdahoAviationFoundation.org
The West Fork Lodge web site has been updated. You can sign up
for information about runway conditions, events and other news,
and you will be offered Birthday and Anniversary specials. Sign
up for our “Air Strippers” Club and you will be kept informed of
runway conditions, current weather, activities, fly-in breakfast
specials, fuel availability, pictures of recent arrivals and anything
else to do with aviation. If you do not wish to sign up, just visit
the web site, http//:www.westforklodge.com, and you will find
updated pictures and information. Thank you, Tex and Heidi Irwin
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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.
IAA has an e-mail list that allows for speedy
dissemination of information to its members. The list is
very well protected from e-mail abuse so subscribers are not
bombed with spam. I urge all IAA members to subscribe.
Simply send an e-mail containing the words “subscribe”
(without the quotes) in the SUBJECT line to:
notams@flyidaho.org
You will receive an automated acknowledgment in your mail
box and your subscription will be activated. Thanks--editor
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 your summer 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
•TOO close encounter with terrain•
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Nm8pNgqBAk
•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
•Post your EVENT online!•
www.flyidaho.org/events.asp?order=upcoming&menuID=15~15
Contacts
State President:Jim Davies
859-5537
Vice Presidents:
Keith Bumsted-Airport Development 377-2390
Jack Kotaki-Back Country Issues
629-5177
Doug Culley-Gov’t Affairs
861-6926
Jerry Terlisner-Activities
344-1600
Bruce Parker-Membership
321-1323
Joe Corlett-Communications
336-1097
Paul Jorgensen-Awards
343-0290
Secretary- Nadine Burak
861-9056
Treasurer- Gwenn McDonald
375-7427
Directors:
Dist #1 Election coming soon!
Dist #2 Judy Parrish-Jones
301-3395
Dist #3 Wayne Thiel
890-8866
Dist #4 Galen Hanselman
578-0220
Dist #5 Kerry Requa
785-8980
Dist #6 Mike Hart
522-5783
FLYLINE Editor, Ken Jackson editor@flyidaho.org
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IAF Solicits Grant Proposals
The Idaho Aviation Foundation is extending
its grant submission deadline, and welcomes
individuals or organizations who have a need for
funds for projects that support general aviation in
Idaho.
The organization is looking for projects which
support the following areas (see sidebar for
examples of historical grants, but future grants are
not limited to those areas):
Enhance/Improve Aviation Safety and Education
Develop potential/future airstrips
Improve existing facilities/airstrips
Other projects in line with IAF objectives
Individuals can visit www.idahoaviationfoundation.
org or call 208-859-5537to learn more about the
Foundation and see what is required in the Grant/
Proposal process.
The Idaho Aviation Association
The Idaho Aviation Fo un dation
Your donations protect our unique back country
airstrips and build a secure future for general
aviation in Idaho.
IDAHO AVIATION ASSOCIATION
Working to Preserve Idaho’s Irreplaceable Backcountry Airstrips
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November 2010
The Monthly Newsletter
of the
Idaho Aviation Association