Breakfast at Stanley After the Expo

New Members: James Roman, Vancouver, WA

Greg & Jennifer Maitlen, Aurora, CO Tyler & Nick Maitlen, Aurora, CO

Simon Schultner, Moscow, ID Steve Allen, Fredericksburg,TX

Andy McKee, Joseph, OR Rick Mohr, Kamiah, ID

Leehyang Kim, Broomfield, CO Rachel Miller, Idaho Falls, ID

Michael Gagnebin, Steamboat Springs, CO Ben Carlson, Yelm, WA, Johnson Creek Donor Luis Rosales, Porter, TX, Johnson Creek Donor

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June 2017

Events Calendar

June 3 Work Party Soldier Bar (85U): call JT at 208-859-7959. June 9–10 Drone Days Warhawk Air Museum Nampa (MAN): 10 a.m.–5 p.m., drone exhibits and flying, 208-465-6446. June 12–15 ACE Academy, Boise: Aviation careers and more for students ages 14–18, plus new teacher day. June 17–18 Father’s Day Garden Valley (U88): Sat night BBQ, bring something to cook and something to share; Sun awesome breakfast $10 donation; Joe Grubiak 208-514-9258. June 17 Breakfast at Big Creek Idaho Aviation Foundation 8–10 a.m., $10; come see the new lodge! www.RebuildBigCreek.com. June 15–18 Super Cub Fly-In Johnson Creek (3U2): 80+ aircraft. June 24 Breakfast at Big Creek Idaho Aviation Foundation 8–10 a.m., $10; come see the new lodge! www.RebuildBigCreek.com. June 24 Round Engine Round-Up Smiley Creek (U87): Call Thomas Hoff 208-484-1202 or Info@AeroMark.com. July 6–9 Woman Wise Awesome Adventures, Cascade (U70): 208-315-3075 or BackcountryFlyGirl@gmail.com. See Page 5. July 7–9 Int’l 180/185 Club Fly-In at Garden Valley (U88): Call Jim Davies 208-859-5537. July 8 Kamiah Fly-In (S73): 8 a.m. breakfast, noon lunch, spot landing contest, Young Eagle flights. Info: call mgr at 208-935-0089. July 11–13 Wilderness Within Reach at Sulphur Creek (ID74): Joe Corlett 208-890-1819. July 15 Work Party Fish Lake (S92): Mike Vanderpas 553-3577. Aug 4–6 2nd Annual “Discover Canada” Fly-Out to the Gorgeous Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, call Joe Grubiak 208-514-9258. Aug 12 Wallowa County Fly-In Breakfast, Joseph, Ore. (JSY) Also the Bronze, Blues, & Blues Festival in town. Free shuttle, Greg Bales 541-263-0250. Aug 13 Donnelly Fly-In & Breakfast (U84): 8–11 a.m. breakfast, Huckleberry Festival (transportation provided) more info Page 5. Aug 18–19 Cavanaugh Bay Fly-In (66S): Camping, BBQ, call Don McIntosh 208-946-8490. Aug 21 Total Solar Eclipse: Where will YOU be? Make plans now! www.GreatAmericanEclipse.com. Aug 26–27 Warbird Round-Up Warhawk Air Museum, Nampa (MAN): 9 a.m.–4 p.m., P-38, B-25, P-51s, P-40s, Corsair, speaker Bob Cardin of Glacier Girl recovery mission, 208-465-6446. Oct 10 TV Chapter Meeting Idaho Div. of Aeronautics: 6 p.m., 3483 Rickenbacker St., Boise; Joe Grubiak 208-514-9258. Oct 14 Fly-In Breakfast Weiser (S87): call JT at 208-859-7959.

Magee Airstrip 4/29/17 Don McIntosh photo. See Page 2

President’s Corner Andrew George

Big Creek 4: On May 18 the ITD held a meeting in Pocatello, during which the USFS, IDFG, and IAA were asked to discuss the Big Creek 4 Airstrips. After the USFS and the IDFG took time to present their opinions on the matter, I was able to do the same. My talk was about the original challenges with the letter the USFS always alludes to as the ITD

concurrence for closure from 1982. I took both letters written by the USFS and ITD from 1982 and broke them down part by part, to show that the validity of information in each letter was in question. I found the Board to be inquisitive and listening to the presentations as a whole. We will receive an official resolution in 30 days. At this time and prior to this meeting I have placed the pertinent information in the hands of the Attorney General as well as the Governor personally. I believe we have their attention and support in this matter. Upon the closure of the Pocatello meeting, I was pleased and felt as if we had cleared some issues up and shown why the Big Creek 4 are critical as a whole. I will immediately send out information as it is received on this matter in the next few weeks. I appreciate all those who came to the meeting and supported this issue. I thank you!

Aviation Expo: I was able to present to the membership an overview of the mission we are on and outline projects and items ahead for us at the Idaho Aviation Expo at Aero Mark in KIDA. I cannot begin tell you how well the Hoff Family worked to provide us with a fantastic venue and atmosphere to hold our annual meeting. At this time I do not have the tally as to the memberships signed up or renewed, but I know those members who worked the table up front and the booth did so with great enthusiasm. I truly commend them all for putting in a lot of time and effort to make that happen. If you were unable to make it, I would urge you to try next year, as it was a great event. Our speaker "Doughnut" (sp) Col. Donellan was a real treat. It was a great talk and out of it came the idea that we will hold an open house for IAA members at the base and have a tour of the grounds. More to come on that one! At the meeting we made three changes to the BY-laws for future growth and updating of terminology as email is now more the standard than post office. All matters passed by majority votes. On Sunday, those headed back to Boise stopped by Stanley to get breakfast and we had 9 aircraft with everything from Beavers, Cub Amphibs, Skywagons, 182s, Cubs, etc...for a very unique Gaggle of fun!

Work Parties: We have had ZERO luck on our work parties so far, due to weather. We will see what we can do to reschedule or catch up on canceled events. Watch the calendar over the next few weeks to check for any

changes. Be safe, fly smart! 208-794-4480 Andrew@BaseConstructors.com

District 1 – Sandpoint/ Coeur d’ Alene

Don McIntosh

First I want to invite everyone again to our Cavanaugh Bay Fly-In, Fri–Sat Aug 18–19. Since last year was such a great success, we don’t plan on doing anything different this year! Come and stay the week, come for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, or just come over on Saturday for our Pot Luck BBQ at 4 p.m. The BBQ will again have the theme of “Bring something to grill and

something to share.” Last year we had over 70 aircraft, including 3 float planes, arrive for the event, so plan on seeing lots of friends! Now, an update on the Resort at Cavanaugh Bay: The Resort has been purchased and one of our fellow North Idaho IAA pilots found the owner there last week and got firsthand info that the Resort and Restaurant will be open again this summer with no guaranteed date yet, but with the target being soon after Memorial Day. The next announcement is that we are going to have IAA Bike Sheds at Cavanaugh Bay (S66) and Kellogg/Shoshone Co. (S83). The IAA Bike Shed Program is the brain-child of, administered by, and funded mostly by the Treasure Valley IAA Chapter, with some funding coming from the State IAA. The Treasure Valley Chapter announced they had excess funds available and opened up the opportunity statewide for more sheds. I presented a proposal for sheds at Kellogg and Cavanaugh Bay, and I just received word that they agreed to pay for both locations. The shed at Cavanaugh will have 2 adult mountain bikes, 2 kid’s mountain bikes and 2 cruiser style bikes to choose from. The Kellogg shed will have 2 adult cruiser bikes and 1 kid’s mountain bike initially. The bicycles are all brand new, in conjunction with the existing sheds at McCall, Garden Valley, and Stanley. This is a great program and I hope it continues to expand across the State. The bikes give a good option on a nice day to go a short distance into town out in the fresh air instead of jumping in the courtesy car. We in North Idaho truly appreciate the generosity of the Treasure Valley Chapter to get some sheds up here! Kellogg was chosen because the mostly paved 72-mile-long Trail of the Coeur d’ Alenes runs right past the airport, in addition to the Hiawatha Trail at nearby Lookout Pass, which is one of the most beautiful bike rides in the country. Kellogg has also promised to change from the highest priced Avgas in Idaho to one of the lowest priced in the state. Finally, a quick report on Magee: The ditch work we did last fall as a work party is working very well keeping the river water off the runway. Even though right now, with high spring runoff and the river overflowing the dike on the west side of the strip, we have gained about 300 feet of runway that is not soggy like it has been in the past. There is still considerable damage and work that will require a work party to accomplish. State Aeronautics is working on getting several loads of compactable fill delivered up there by ITD so we can fill in some of the settling and humpty bumps that have occurred in the middle of the runway. Hope to see you all out there

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District 2 – Lewiston/Moscow

Bill Ables

I know I’m preaching to the choir, but this unsettled winter/spring weather has kept many otherwise adventuresome pilots quite close to terra firma. But, now with a nice day or two here and there, we’re starting to be able to get out and do some springtime flying.

I’ll start with some of the airstrips in Eastern Oregon: Pelican Point

(SR5) on the Owyhee Reservoir recently got some TLC, including grass seed and fertilizer, from an ambitious crew headed up by Doug Ferguson of John Day, Ore. Thanks Doug and to all of you who joined him on Saturday, May 20th for the work party.

Red’s Horse Ranch, located along the Minam River inside the Eagle Cap Wilderness, is snow-free, but has a lot of water on the airstrip and we might want to give it a few more weeks of drying out time before venturing in there. The middle section is the wettest, starting just upriver from the trail crossing. The USFS has purchased some great markers that we will install along the ditch, which lies on the west side and runs parallel to the runway.

Memaloose is still snow-covered as of May 22nd and it looks like it won’t be usable for at least a month, with what appeared to be nearly two feet of snow.

Lord Flat is snow-free and muddy, but drying out fast. A few spring bear hunters (ends May 31st) are camped in the area. On a clear day the vistas are gorgeous!

The Hells Canyon airstrips are in good shape and being used consistently. With the upcoming work parties they will be in good shape going into the summer season. The Big Bar outhouse will be taken down May 27 and the area trimmed up. If enough folks show up we’ll split up with some of us going to Dug Bar to mow and trim it up as well.

We are working with the USFS to install a new windsock base at Cache Creek, located on the Lower Snake River. The USFS will bring 20–25 sacks of cement to the site and we will put it in place (yes, hand-mixing cement). The wind sock stand and sock will then be flown in as soon as the base sets up.

The work that was scheduled for April at Wapshilla on the main Salmon River had to be postponed until the snow leaves the upper country and allows the Idaho Aero truck to be driven in there, as it will bring in the wind sock stand and runway markers. Being an irrigator, I’m sure not complaining about our wonderful snow pack in our mountains. And as far as this 70–80 degree weather that we have now, keep it coming!

I’m still working with the BLM, Washington State Dept. of Transportation, WPA, and RAF to resolve the issues surrounding the Rogersburg airstrip, located on the Lower Snake River in Washington. Paul Wolf, Washington Airport Manager, said he will put out a questionnaire to pilots to

see what they want WSDOT to do with this airstrip.

Fly safe and watch those canyon winds, Bill Ables

Memaloose Airstrip 5/22/17 Photos by Bill Ables

Springtime flying at its best—Lord Flat Airstrip

Take your Sweetie flying, hiking, and mushroom hunting!

Joe Corlett congratulates Jeff Palmer and Overland West (see next page) Page 3

District 3 – Treasure Valley/McCall Joe Grubiak

The 2017 Idaho Aviation Expo is now history. This year’s event was the best-attended to date, according to the Hoff Family, the owners of Aero Mark in Idaho Falls. The occasion allowed the Idaho Aviation Foundation (IAF) to recognize Overland West, the Idaho franchisee for Hertz Auto Rentals, for their support of the aviation license plate program. Late in 2016, the IAF

program was in dire need to place 100 additional aviation plates in service, or risk losing the program forever. The program provides at least $13,000 per year to the IAF for funding the Idaho Airstrip Network and other programs. When asked, the Overland West management team agreed to place 100 aviation plates on their fleet in Idaho, saving the source of funding for Idaho aviation. A framed watercolor print of the Big Creek airport was presented to Mr. Jeff Palmer, the area manager for Hertz in Idaho, in appreciation of their efforts. The Hertz operations in Idaho are very much integrated with general aviation, providing transportation to transient pilots and their passengers. The IAF applauds the efforts of this company for their very

valuable assistance to aviation in the State of Idaho. Keep the Shiny Side Up! Joe Grubiak N4017Y

Some friendly IAA and IAF folks at the Idaho Aviation Expo booths

Stopping at Stanley for Sunday brunch after the Expo Photos courtesy Nadine Burak.

District 4 – Magic Valley

Kerry Requa

Each spring I can't wait to head into the backcountry. I flew with a friend May 11th for my first trip this year. We made it to Big Creek and Johnson Creek, and we flew over several other strips as well. I can tell you that most of the strips that have had issues in the past with being soft in the spring may be

unusable for a few more weeks. Bruce Meadows was very soggy over the bottom 1/3 of the strip. This is nothing new; I think it may persist a bit longer this year as the snow pack is still very heavy in most areas. If you do venture out be sure you do a fly-over and take a good look at the surface before you attempt to land anywhere. I always enjoy the first trip of the season, the sights and smell of the fresh forest uncovered from heavy winter snows is refreshing to the soul. The high country, still under its winter blanket of snow even as the sun warms the lower valleys, is a truly spectacular view. It is fun to see the snow recede and the undergrowth return to its deep spring colors. I have a few places I like to watch as the spring turns to summer, the same thing happens each year, but it is always different is some ways. The spring blooms of new growth start slow some years, and other times they progress with a rapid fury if the summer heat starts earlier than usual. This year, so far, things are moving slower than most years. It also appears we may have more damage from spring runoff at those strips prone to that kind of damage. Check pilot reports and make sure you share what info you have if you see anything that could be hazardous to others. Try to remember that if you fly with big tires, the runway surface may seem ok to you, but someone with a small nose wheel could have a different outcome. Those of us who like to spend time in the backcountry enjoy the solitude of some of the more difficult and remote airstrips, but remember we are not the only ones who enjoy those locations. I sure hate to see an aircraft that has sustained damage sitting at any airstrip; if a pilot report can help reduce those situations we will all be better off. So let’s share information on conditions of those places we visit if we see anything that may prevent someone from damaging an aircraft. Johnson Creek is in very good condition; Big Creek still has the orange cones to usher you around the area that was filled in and seeded last fall. The area that had the swale from the prop blast has been filled in and looks pretty good except it may need more grass seed. I hope we can give that area time to fill in and heal, it was getting pretty bad last year. The Idaho Division of Aeronautics hauled in the fill dirt and seeded the area last fall. More seed and frequent rains this spring would help to make the repairs last, otherwise it will be blasted out again in short order from the aircraft taking off. Stay positive, the weather will get better and we have a

long flying season ahead of us. Page 4

Contacts State President Andrew George 208-794-4480 State Vice President Website/Secretary/Treasurer Nadine Burak 208-861-9056 Info@IdahoAviation.com Vice Presidents: Bill Miller—Gov’t Affairs/Scholarships 208-409-5713 Larry Taylor—Agency Liaison 208-855-0261 Jerry Terlisner—Activities 208-859-7959 Doug Culley—Membership/Scholarships 208-861-6926 Joe Corlett—Communications 208-890-1819 Don Lojek—Legal Affairs 208-484-2292 Andy Patrick—Commercial Operators 208-383-3323 Directors: Director-at-Large Dist #1 Don McIntosh 208-946-8490 Dist #2 Bill Ables 541-263-1327 Dist #3 Joe Grubiak 208-514-9258 Dist #4 Kerry Requa 208-221-7417 Dist #5 Greg Cobia 208-785-5006 Dist #6 Mike Hart 208-528-7672 THE FLYLINE—Crista Worthy 208-906-4471

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Upcoming Events!

SULPHUR CREEK RANCH ANNOUNCEMENT: Opening May 26! Drop-in breakfast Thu–Mon only, 7:30–10:30 a.m. (ie, not on Tue–Wed). We’ll be open seven days a week for overnights; reservations highly recommended. All overnights are given the option of having breakfast or not on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. We offer horseback rides to overnight guests as needed. Fly-in horseback rides are by reservation only on Tue & Wed, 5 person max, $109 ea., 2 hrs, depart 8 a.m. sharp! Sunday, August 13, 8–11 a.m.: Donnelly Fly-In breakfast! Transportation provided from Donnelly Airport (U84). Pilots are welcome to arrive one or two days prior and camp on the airport. We have donated two courtesy bikes that are at the airport for riding into Donnelly, just 1/2 mile. For more info, contact IAA member Ron Keller, 505-681-5982.

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NEW IAA Gear!—Jackets, Vests, & Shirts

Crista Worthy, Editor

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