Curtiss P-40E Kittyhawk “Sue” at Warhawk Air Museum

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September 2018

Events Calendar

Sep 8–9 Hood River (4S2) Fly-In: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Food and Fun both days. $10/aircraft. Pancake Breakfast, bi-plane rides. You can drive in for the fun too - 1600 Air Museum Road, Hood River, OR 97031. www.WAAAMuseum.org. Tour the extensive collection of antique aircraft, cars, and motorcycles. 541-308-1600. Oct 9 Treasure Valley Chapter General Meeting: 6 p.m., Idaho Div. of Aeronautics Bldg. 3483 Rickenbacker Street, Boise; 2nd floor meeting room. Refreshments will be served. Joe Grubiak 208-514-9258 or joe@43re.com. Dec 7 Treasure Valley Chapter Christmas Party!! More info soon! Joe Grubiak 208-514-9258 or joe@43re.com.

Work Party!! Call for Volunteers Jerry Terlisner, VP Activities

We would like some help in creating another airstrip, Saturday, September 8. Cougar Ranch, across the Middle Fork from Mahoney Creek (0U3). Idaho Fish & Game would like some end markers (painted rocks) and a wind sock put up. State Division of Aeronautics will supply the wind sock pole and sock. We need to install it. Please bring shovels and gloves. A wheelbarrow would be handy too, if you can bring one. So, bring your friends! Drinks and snacks will be provided. Jerry Terlisner 208 859-7959

Editor’s Note: Hope you got out Aug 12–13 to see the Perseid Meteor Shower. No moon and no smoke at the summit of Snowbank Mountain, above Cascade. We saw 115+ meteors. The scene looked just like this photo, taken by Mike Hart in 2013 at Craters of the Moon.

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President’s Corner Andrew George The IAA is a volunteer organization. This means that all the activities you see being made are done by those who want to ensure that “freedom of aviation” continues in Idaho. Not to be overlay patriotic when I use the word freedom, but that is the overall benefit we pilots get from every action the IAA performs. When you add up all the time that not only the

Board members dedicate to activities, but the countless hours so many of you spend on airstrip work parties, meetings, projects, and events it can be staggering.

But the reality is, it is never enough. A volunteer organization never stops. It will, however, speed up or slow down, depending on the amount of effort put in. And over the last few years, we have really sped things up. The degree and complexity of projects has been challenging. The amount of time required demanding. Lest we forget, I calculated that it took over 300 hours of work to get the ITD to create the BC4 Resolution. Then we have the trade shows, where we deliver and create the message for branding of the IAA. Chalk up about 400 hours for those involved in that, from actual time at shows to travel, setup, preparations, etc… We really have done a great job helping update the presence of the IAA and how we look, and for good reason: to show we are constantly striving to excel, capable of looking into the future, and executing the mission. The mission will never change but how we go about it and substantiate our actions will. The engine we have running is strong, and I want to keep it that way. So, this is the reminder, the pitch, the reality check for you and anyone reading this. We will run out of gas if we don’t replenish the tank. It was told to me that in the world of volunteer organizations, the first thing you do upon taking a responsibility is finding your replacement. Took me a minute to grasp the concept of that statement. Once I looked at it and thought how that perpetuates itself, I understood why this is a practical way to think. We are constantly evolving, growing, and changing. I know that there are other causes in my future I would want to spend time on. But those are for later…right now I am on a mission. I have a list of goals that will help promote, preserve and protect aviation in Idaho. The truth is I need help to execute that. Now don’t get me wrong, the Board and many members I interact with spend a great deal of time doing quality work. I am not looking at them for more help. I am looking at you. The guy or gal who understands what we have here in Idaho and is willing to help preserve it. Understand you do not need to even live here. If you have traveled to Idaho and enjoyed it, you can help. Many of the projects ahead can be done remotely and within the confines and comfort of your own home. Aviation is a small community, so a lot of burden goes to a few. Here is one project that can use some help:

Maybe you know of an aspiring or current pilot with artistic talents, or, for that matter, an artist with a passion for aviation. We need help creating our new promo poster

that will eventually hang in every FBO and flight school we can contact. A poster that projects our image, message and benefits. I understand that people are busy, so even if you know you can’t make a long-term commitment, that’s ok. If you think you can shave a little time off your plate to help as smaller projects are needed, we would love to know that. For those who may have a bit more time on their hands, many of the local chapters as well as the State Board would greet you with open arms to join us and participate on many levels. Every bit helps no matter what you can do. Even if you live in Florida and maintain a membership: that is so greatly appreciated! As we grow and gain new members from around the country, we love to receive the input of fresh ideas. The IAA appreciates all that each member can donate, be it time or money, and with your help, every effort will continue to promote, preserve, and protect aviation in Idaho. I’m always available for conversation.

Blues Skies Everyone, Andrew 208-794-4480 Andrew@BaseConstructors.com

Contacts State President Andrew George 208-794-4480 State Vice President Website/Secretary/Treasurer Nadine Burak 208-861-9056 Info@IdahoAviation.com Vice Presidents: Jerry Terlisner—Activities 208-859-7959 Ron Graff—Membership/Scholarships 360-944-7751 Joe Corlett—Communications 208-890-1819 Don Lojek—Legal Affairs 208-484-2292 Andy Patrick—Commercial Operators 208-383-3323 Tom Tyson—Safety and Education 316-633-1801 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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Three-foot-long salmon spawning in Johnson Creek, Idaho. This fish made it past four dams, climbed over a mile in elevation, and swam over 900 miles to reach this spot. And you can just fly there!

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District 4 – Magic Valley

Kerry Requa

I have been involved in numerous discussions regarding "bagging" airstrips over the years. I have heard from all sides; some are very passionate about the subject, particularly when it involves our wilderness airstrips. So, what is bagging an airstrip? What does it

look like and what constitutes bagging? Again, I have listened to many points of view, so I will try to give you an overview of the subject and why it matters from different points of view.

Bagging an airstrip is nothing more than traveling to an airstrip just to be able to say, "I landed there" and not doing anything other than landing and taking off. Now, before you form an opinion, let’s stop and think about it. In the Idaho Wilderness, we have seen a huge increase in traffic at the more popular landing sites. The constant use of strips over and over each day with multiple takeoffs and landings tends to lessen the value of the wilderness experience in the view of those who are not pilots. We pilots are not the only ones who enjoy the ability to recreate in our wilderness areas. It is truly a multiple-use situation, with many different points of view on how to best use and protect the wilderness. These opinions vary drastically from no aircraft should be allowed to use the wilderness landing sites at all, to those who say they are public use and should have no restrictions on pilots who wish to use them in whatever manner they desire. Then when you throw in the non-wilderness strips, the Forest Service, State agencies, wilderness groups, outfitters and guides, boaters, hikers, mountain bikers, hunters, equestrians—well, you can see where this is headed.

We all tend to want to protect the use of the wilderness from our own perspective and have little consideration for other points of view. Then it gets even more controversial, you must also consider we have State airstrips, Federal strips, and private strips, all in the same vicinity. I am glad the state of Idaho passed the Recreational Use Statute that removes liability from the equation, or we would really have a tremendous mess to sort out. Let’s add some more so I can really get you wound up: What about flight instruction, is that bagging? What about proficient pilots who simply want a checkout on one of the more difficult strips, so they can be safe when they fly there solo, is that bagging? What is it called when a pilot lands at multiple airstrips the same day and then decides which one they want to camp out on, bagging? What is it called when I want to go to Chamberlain and fish for an hour and then return home the same day—bagging? Now I am really going to get you going, what do you call the rafters who use the wilderness rivers, constant flow of boaters day after day and they do it so they can say, "I did that." Is that bagging? Wow, this may get a few eyebrows on the rise.

But really, all I am trying to do is demonstrate that the wilderness is there for all of us to enjoy. We must all be responsible in how we use our precious recreational lands. I don't care if you ride a horse, fly an airplane, ride a

mountain bike, boat, or whatever you do: Think about others and respect their experience, and hope they do the same for all of us.

The Idaho Aviation Association has a long history of protecting our right to use our landing strips. My opinion is this: Go ahead and use the strips, that's what they are for, but do not do multiple landings at any strip, and stay out of the wilderness strips if you have no desire to take time to enjoy what they have to offer. There are some strips that are not as sensitive to aircraft use as others; those are the ones to get some practice on, but do not abuse them with multiple takeoffs. I fully expect this issue to rage on for a long time. If anyone is abusing the wilderness with multiple takeoffs and landings and showing no regard for others, our fight will be futile. Look for future writeups on this issue, as it will never go away. Tailwinds, Kerry Requa

Safety Tip: Visibility Tom Tyson, VP—Safety & Education

September Safety Tip: Just because the forecast was P6SM SKC and the current visibility is reported as 7SM doesn’t mean you can see where you’re going!

Some of you will remember the days when you could call, or even go to, the Flight Service Station and

request a weather report…and, after giving you the latest information, the FSS member could look out the window, or even put down their coffee cup and take a short stroll outside to give you a “PIREP” of the local area. These personnel could use their extensive knowledge of local weather patterns and compare the forecast and actual weather conditions. At one point there were almost 300 FSSs around the lower United States.

Why the trip down memory lane? What does any of this have to do with visibility reports? To sum it up in one word —SMOKE. Everyone knows forecasting and reporting tools have changed drastically, mostly for the better, in the last 20 years. But the consensus of local aviators and IAA members reveals that even for their best efforts, smoke can still be a surprise soon after takeoff. The advent of centralized and digitized weather reporting can be very efficient but may not be the best with respect to localized and seasonal weather phenomena.

Technological and communicative improvements like satellite photographs, infrared imaging, digital internet communications, and fusing data have given us an incredible amount of aviation weather information on our computers and iPhones. However, the traditional forecasting and reporting of smoke here in Idaho can be inadequate. Smoke creates a unique environment from stagnating in the lowest valleys at night and retreating by

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mid-morning, to billowing to 40,000 feet and traveling hundreds of miles for weeks on end. Sometimes for the best preflight planning, you will need to cancel your upcoming trip or make the wise choice to turn back after becoming airborne, because the inflight visibility does not support your plan. The environment smoke often creates is what my first instrument instructor referred to as flying in a bowl of milk. You can often see the ground below and sometimes the sky above, but lateral inflight visibility can be poor…or nil!

Bottom line: 6SM is not always 6SM, and SKC is not always so clear! Since the old FSS attendant is gone, make sure to stay abreast of all the resources available to you to accurately forecast your planned route of flight: Air Quality Reports, current imagery, smoke blogs, PIREPS, phone calls to someone with a window, and fire reporting websites, to name a few. Last but not least, set a personal “inflight visibility minimum” that has nothing to do with websites or satellites, but relies on the little hairs on the back of your neck. If you are becoming concerned with the inflight visibility, make sure you have the fortitude to change your plan based on actual visibility conditions.

A few suggestions to supplement traditional reports: www.airnow.gov www.deq.idaho.gov www.idahofireinfo.com www.idsmoke.blogspot.com 1-844-ID-FIRES

Truly superior pilots are those who use their superior judgment to avoid those situations where they might have to use their superior skills.

It's better to be on the ground wishing you were the air, than in the air wishing you were on the ground. Fly Safe!

Editor’s Note: Pyrocumulus cloud from Carr Fire in Redding, Calif., July 2018. On the IAA and Idaho Backcountry Pilots Facebook pages, many pilots seem surprised at the smoke. Folks, I hate to say this, but you should expect this every summer. It’s not going away. Exactly which areas of the West are worst will change yearly and during each summer, but we are in a new climate era.

IAA Scholarships Our Program Works!

The following is a report written by Cody Smisek. He and his brother received aviation scholarships funded by two of our generous scholarship partners, Inter-State Aviation, and the Shep-Rock Foundation.—Editor

On Sunday, I (finally) took my instrument checkride. I'm excited to have passed this milestone and I'm moving forward towards my commercial ticket.

I would like to thank the IAA for having aided in my journey to becoming an instrument pilot (and hopefully a future commercial pilot).

Since receiving my scholarship(s) from the IAA I have graduated from the University of Idaho with a B.S. in mechanical engineering. Currently, I am employed at Epic Aircraft in Bend, Oregon as a flight test engineer working towards certification of the E1000.

My brother also received a scholarship from the IAA that allowed him to gain his private certificate. He graduated from the University of Idaho in May with a B.S. in mechanical engineering. Upon graduation he was commissioned as an officer in the United States Air Force. He is currently in Mississippi beginning his military pilot training.

I would like to again thank the IAA for the opportunities that have been provided.

Cody Smisek

Former IAA President Honored by the FAA Johnny Stewart Receives Master Pilot Award

On June 20, 2018, former IAA President Johnny Stewart

received the FAA’s “Master Pilot” Award. The award was presented by Robert Ticknor, of the Spokane FSDO.

The Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award is the most prestigious award the FAA issues to pilots certified under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61. This award is named after the Wright Brothers, the first U.S. pilots, to recognize individuals who have exhibited professionalism, skill, and aviation expertise for at least 50 years. Once the award has been issued, the recipient's name is added to the FAA’s published "Roll of Honor": https://www.faasafety.gov/content/MasterPilot/RecipientList.aspx. A brief summary of Mr. Stewart’s distinguished career:

Johnny Stewart soloed at Ft. Stewart, Georgia in June 1967, in a T-41 (the military version of a Cessna 172, 180HP and constant speed prop). After initial training, he received multi-engine and instrument training in a Beech Barron before being sent to Ft. Rucker, Alabama for training in the Cessna L-19 (Bird Dog). Stewart next transitioned to the military version of the Beech King Air (U-21) before being deployed to Vietnam.

In Vietnam, Stewart flew with a Bird Dog Unit for a short time before being reassigned to fly U-21s, transporting troops and supplies all over South Vietnam.

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After completing his first tour of duty, Stewart attended advanced training for Air Traffic Control, went through Helicopter Training, and was then ordered back to Vietnam. Shortly thereafter, he was dispatched to South Korea to Command the Army Air Traffic Control Company.

Stewart later spent time in Alaska as a staff officer for “Stormin” Norman Schwarzkopf. During this time he also earned his seaplane rating.

After leaving military duty, Stewart flew a Cessna 185 and a PA-18 Super Cub for Clearwater-Potlatch Timber Protection Association as Chief Pilot and Air Attack Supervisor (aka smoke chaser) for 38 years. Stewart was a founding member of the IAA, served as its original District 2 Director, and served as IAA President from about 1992–1996. He now conducts flights for Young Eagles, Angel Flights, as well as Pilots & Paws, while continuing to enjoy backcountry fishing and camping.

Congratulations Johnny! Editor’s Note—Thanks to Bill Ables for passing along some of this information.

Looking for something REALLY different? Fly in to hear this piano concert in the desert and then camp overnight! The show will be held about 20 miles north of Fields, Oregon, at the base of the Steens Mountains, 42.532°, -118.515°. For more info, log on to:

https://BackCountryPilot.org/forum/alvord-desert-piano-concert-sept-15-2018-21890 or

https://www.Inaandscape.org

First Boeing 737 Air Tanker at KCOE, Aug 1, 2018, photo courtesy Charlie Branch.

Coulson Group began working through the STC process at San Bernardino for modifications to this 1995 Boeing 737-3H4, purchased from Southwest Airlines. They’re happy to be at a cooler KCOE to continue calibration of the drop systems. Firefighting liquid tanks have a total capacity of 4,000 gallons. Power: two CFM56-3B-1 turbofan engines.

Oshkosh 2018

Crista Worthy, Editor Both as a private pilot with my family, and as a travel

writer, I have had the good fortune to fly a Cessna to destinations in nearly every state in the U.S.—including Hawaii, plus a float-equipped Super Cub in Alaska. But I’d never been to Wisconsin, which means I’d never been to Oshkosh. Frankly, I’ve mostly avoided it because the weather can be miserable—hot and sticky. Plus, camping with tens of thousands of other people isn’t my cup of tea…give me solitude at Wilson Bar or Fish Lake any day over that! But last year my husband presented me with Oshkosh tickets and hotel reservations.

We were supremely lucky with the weather: while the East Coast was inundated with widespread flooding, and the West seared (and burned) in the triple digits, we found ourselves in Chicago under blue, 75-degree skies (I’d never been to Chicago either). If you go, do take the incredible Architectural Boat Tour—the best way to see all the skyscrapers and get a feel for the city. An original deep-dish pizza, the Field Museum, and a game at Wrigley Field checked off three more bucket-list items. We also spent time in Milwaukee and Green Bay; lots more there to see, do, and eat. It was perfect weather all week.

But on to Oshkosh. Really, shouldn’t all pilots go at least once? It’s like every airshow rolled into one. Immense, yet supremely well-organized. And do NOT miss a visit to the Seaplane Base, which is serene, tranquil, and beautiful. My favorite aircraft to sit in and imagine flying? The red Air Cam amphib at the seaplane base, the gyroplane, the Sea Rey amphib, and the new Cirrus Vision Jet. I’ll take one of each, please!

Airshow highlights? The Blue Angels made a surprise cameo low-level appearance. The B-29 “Doc” and B-17 “Aluminum Overcast” drew every eye, many of them tear-filled. Sean Tucker and his Oracle Pitts biplane (soon to hang in the Smithsonian) were perfect, as usual. The F-22 Raptors and KC 130 and B-1 were awe-inspiring. But my top prize goes to the astounding Yak-110, literally two Yak-55s stuck together, with two original Vedeneyev M14P nine-cylinder radials that each produce 360 hp—plus an old Lear jet engine in the center. Somebody was flying the heck out of this thing—wow—what a sound! What a pilot! And I didn’t even realize until just now that this plane was built in Boise. If you get a chance to see this unique aircraft in action, don’t miss it!

Jim Reader photo, courtesy EAA.

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More Oshkosh Photos Photos by Crista Worthy

Fred Worthy in front of a beautiful red Air Cam for sale at the OSH Seaplane Base.

The Blue Angels made a surprise appearance.

The “office” of the new HondaJet Elite.

The C-47 “That’s All Brother” led the D-Day invasion and will fly over Normandy again in 2019—the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

An F-35 Lightning II taxis by.

“Doc,” now the 2nd flyable B-29 in the world, along with “Fifi.”

The original helicopter from the M*A*S*H* TV show.

One of the warbird “pin-up girls.” Their calendar is always a hit.

Row upon row of pristine P-51s!

The CAF Red Tail Squadron’s P-51C “Tuskegee Airmen.”

Curtiss P-40E Kittyhawk

KC-130 tanker with two F-22 Raptors

F-5 with a pair of L-39s. These jets wowed the crowd daily.

Wally Glass and Bill Miller also flew to Oshkosh. Here, Wally poses with his brand-new Citabria/Champ Explorer.

Photo by Bill Miller. Congratulations Wally!

The display below can be viewed at the Basque Museum in Boise, which has a current exhibit of Basques in the military; past and present. The pilot is Patrick Williams, son of Dick and Linda Williams. The plaque in this photo reads:

“Patrick was born and raised in Idaho, and is a part of the Basque ‘Barinaga’ family. He graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 2003 and then attended Air Force pilot training in Mississippi. There he was awarded the F-15C ‘Eagle’ – a fighter jet with an air-to-air engagement focus. As a lieutenant in the 12th Fighter Squadron (FS) based in Alaska, he flew F-15s from 2005–2007. In 2007 he was promoted to Captain and was chosen to fly the F-22 Raptor in the 90th FS, also in Alaska. After many assignments, he has flown over 10 years and 1,000 flight hours in the F-22 as a member of the 90th FS, 19th FS, and 94th FS. He has deployed multiple times, participating in deterrence missions in the Pacific region, intercepted Russian bombers along the northern U.S. Air Defense Identification Zone, and led combat missions in Operation Inherent Resolve. Patrick is now a Major and serves in the Hawaii Air National Guard, 199th FS “Mai Tais” as an F-22 Instructor Pilot and Mission Commander.”

Thanks to “Sparky” Parker for sending in this photo!

Hoodoo Meadows Airstrip in the News from the Post Register, reprinted in Missoulian

Hoodoo Meadows Airstrip was constructed by the CCC

in the 1930s. It lies in a very remote part of The Frank, and has been out of use since the late 1980s, explained North Fork District Ranger Ken Gebhardt. The only other ways to get to the remote area are a long trek on foot or a four-hour drive out of Salmon on dirt roads.

Gebhardt said interest in rehabilitating the historic airstrip was driven by pilots' groups and that the Forest Service was able to use an expedited review process on the project, and the agency hopes to gain approval by Dec. 31.

If approved, the project would involve cutting down trees that have grown up in the airstrip as well as cutting some tall trees near the ends of the runway to make takeoff and landing safe. It could be a few years before the airstrip would be usable, because downed trees would have to be cured and burned on site due to the remote location of the airstrip.

Warbird Roundup at the Warhawk

Photos by Wally Glass & Bill Miller The annual Warbird Roundup was held August 25–26 at

the Warhawk Air Museum in Nampa, Idaho. In addition to the Warhawk’s own P-40s, “Sue” and “Parrothead”, plus the P-51 “Boise Bee,” spectators were treated to a number of additional warbirds, many of which flew. Mark Peterson flew his P-51 “Hell-er Bust.” Other aircraft included the Reno champion “Voodoo,” the world’s fastest piston-powered aircraft (531.64 mph) and P-51s “Blondie” and “Blood Brother,” plus additional P-40s and other rare aircraft.

Curtiss P-40N “Parrothead”

An impressive parade of planes, led by P-51C “Boise Bee”

Mark Peterson’s immaculate P-51 “Hell-Er Bust”

P-51 Mustang “Blood Brother” visiting for Warbird Roundup

Curtiss P-40 Kittyhawk “Lulu Belle” Read more about the Warhawk in The Flyline’s Dec. 2017 and Jan

2018 issues! This museum is priceless!

Wilderness Within Reach Joe Corlett, VP Communications

Editor’s Note: Wilderness Within Reach is one of the signature programs of the Idaho Aviation Foundation. Learn more at www.IdahoAviationFoundation.org.

The 29th Wilderness Within Reach adventure is now in the history books. This year we had 15 participants fly in to the Root Ranch in mid-July. The program allows those who have limited abilities to experience the beauty and wonder of Idaho’s wilderness areas. The Idaho Aviation Foundation sponsors the trip each year, highlighting the appropriate use of aircraft for accessing and enjoying the interior of the central Idaho wilderness areas.

This was our first year at Root Ranch. The campers had the ability to experience horseback riding, crafts, fishing, and great ranch cooking and hospitality. The crew at the ranch did a marvelous job of hosting the group. IAF volunteers helping with the hosting included John Davis, Vic Jaro, Tom Boyer and his lady Helen. John Davis will take the reins for organizing the program fully after next year’s event. He did a remarkable job on this year’s event. Next year our plan is to fly in to the Flying B Ranch.

This program is greatly enhanced by our charter operators, who donate their aircraft and pilots to fly our group in. Their support of aviation access for the general public is greatly appreciated. The operators this year included SP Aircraft, LLC, AvCenter/McCall Aviation, Arnold Aviation, and Sawtooth Aviation.

The IAF also thanks the AdVenture program of the Boise City Parks & Recreation Department for the organization and coordination they provide in the continuing success of Wilderness Within Reach. Joe Corlett, Board Member Photos courtesy Idaho Aviation Foundation Boise Parks & Recreation

Doesn’t this smile say it all?

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