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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 Page 2

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!

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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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected], 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 [email protected]

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 of the

Idaho Aviation Association