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Summer 2010 Serving ’s Aviation Community for over 60 Years Vol 56, Issue 3 Historic Reed Ranch: Idaho’s Newest Aerial Getaway By: Frank Lester the sustenance of Safety/Education Coordinator dime-store Nestled in the rugged and remote novelists. Once south fork of the Salmon River, the roamed by the on the historic Reed Ranch Nez Perce and opened to the public on July 30th, 2010. Mountain Aeronautics’ staff members and local Shoshoni area pilots put the final touches on the (Sheepeater) state’s newest fly-in destination including tribes, white men clearing rocks and trees, painting enticed by visions markers, and officially marking the of abundant gold opening with a ceremonial raising of first visited the the airport windsock. area in the 1860s. Stories of Indian Steeped in the wildest of Idaho attacks, fur Celebratory raising of the wind sock. Photo by Mark Hall western lore, the area once known as trappers, settlers, Reeves’ Bar is rich with stories that were murder and deadly shootouts responded with a single shot through embellished over time became the Krassel’s heart, killing him. legends that fed the imaginations and fears of many readers. William and Bessie Reed arrived at Reeves’ Bar in August of 1914. Together One of the most noted incidents they raised 12 children while building involved a shootout between George their ranch, eventually selling out to Krassel and William “Deadshot” Reed. the South-Salmon Placer Mining Two men who chose to agree on Company of Nampa on October 29, nothing; Krassel, a German who 1928. The property changed hands supported his native country in WWI, again at a sheriff’s auction in 1945 where fought incessantly with Reed. As the it was sold to C.G. Halliday, who story goes, Krassel showed up at the eventually sold it to William Deinhard. Reed Ranch to complain about Reed’s In 1951, Deinhard sold the property to cattle eating his crops. Concealing a Brown’s Tie and Lumber Company of rifle under his coat as he rode in, Bessie, McCall where it remained part of the Reed’s wife, spotted the weapon and Brown family estate until a land swap sent one of the children out with a pistol with the Forest Service in 2006. The to find her husband and warn him. As Reed cautiously approached his See Reed Ranch Photo by Tammy Schoen complaining neighbor, Krassel raised Continued on page 15 his rifle, fired and missed. Reed INSIDE ACE Academy...... 2 Radio Chatter ...... 4 Color of Aviation...... 10 Centennial Flight...... 3 Runway Safety ...... 6 Calendar of Events...... 12 ACE Academy: Laugh, Learn, and Fly

By: Nikki McIntosh 2010 ACE Academy Student

June 21st marked the first day of the Aviation Career Exploration Academy, also known as ACE Academy. This three-day program allows kids, like me, ages fourteen to eighteen from across Idaho to explore the many careers of aviation through tours, simulations, and actual flights. Run by Frank Lester, the Safety/Education Coordinator for the Division of Aeronautics, and supported by numerous volunteers, ACE Academy is an energetic and educational event Idaho Air National Guard A-10

that opened up the of tours, including the National world of aviation Interagency Fire Center and the Air to us and left us National Guard. We also had an with many Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) memories. demonstration, and we were given the opportunity to take turns flying a When we first remotely piloted vehicle. Flying the gathered at the flight simulators was the ultimate office of the videogame. Division of Aeronautics, an The highlight of the event was awkward silence undoubtedly the navigation flights. We hung over the were placed into groups and assigned Garden Valley room. We were all to volunteer pilots who made our flights strangers, but we fun, and they even let us fly their all shared the same airplanes. interest in aviation. With that ACE Academy was an exciting commonality, it experience that provided us with a didn’t take us long better understanding of aviation careers. to get to know For kids interested in flight, the ACE each other. Academy is a great place to both laugh and learn about aviation. The three days were jam-packed You are welcome to submit with information about aviation. Rudder Flutter articles to Most of the Tammy Schoen at program consisted this email address: Hannah Rose displays her uncanny skills at the controls. [email protected]

Page 2 Rudder Flutter Curtiss Pusher Replica Takes Flight

The first flights of the 1909 Curtiss Jim Otey makes the second flight of the Curtiss Pusher Pusher replica were conducted by Dean on August 26, 2010, at Lewiston. (Photo courtesy of Barry Kough, Lewiston Tribune) Wilson and Jim Otey on August 8th at

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Summer 2010 Page 3 Radio Chatter By: Frank Lester Safety/Education Coordinator in . If one of the Johnson Creek: aircraft has not Some Final transmitted its MONITOR GUARD FREQUENCY Thoughts… position or it is on the wrong 121.5! Not long ago frequency as I circulated a occurred earlier If you hear a distress signal or radio call: letter addressing this summer, several issues the results Note your altitude, location and time concerning could be tragic. and Johnson Creek. My intention was to This would be correct some misinformation that was the case being circulated among the pilots flying especially if the PASS IT ON…IMMEDIATELY!!! into the airport. Many thanks to those lower aircraft • ATC or FSS of you who helped me get the word attempts a go- out. Judging from the feedback I have around. • FSS: 800-WXBRIEF (800-992-7433) received, it was both very timely and • Idaho State Communications (800-632-8000) appreciated. There are two corollaries • Local FBO Since then I have also spoken to to this • Local County Sheriff others about these issues. On one discussion: occasion, speaking to the Cessna First, if you are 180/185 Association, our discussion new or unfamiliar with Johnson Creek resulting in excessive speed on landing, identified a couple of other thoughts or any mountain airport, circle overhead a potentially serious problem at high that are worth mentioning. and survey the surrounding terrain. If density altitudes. you decide to fly the straight-in to Landing to the south, there are two Johnson Creek, pick a major landmark Lastly, I was flying out of Johnson common approaches into Johnson along your route that should be easy to Creek a few weeks ago as three aircraft Creek: the left-hand “overhead” pattern see from 500 feet and is approximately were arriving together. They all chose and the straight-in “blind” approach up 1/2 mile from the end of the runway. A to fly the straight-in, each waiting their Johnson Creek from Yellow Pine. It standard final approach is 500 feet at turn to initiate their approach. They all appears that the former is most often 1/2 mile from the runway. Maintain 500 orbited above Yellow Pine. To help us used by those familiar with the airport, feet or above on your straight-in until maintain good community relations while the latter is used more often by you approach your 1/2-mile point. Then, with our neighbors to the north of the those unfamiliar. Those who fly the begin a normal rate of descent so that airport, please don’t rendezvous over “overhead” pattern prefer it because when you do see the runway at about the village. If you are going to orbit or they can see the airport, the pattern, 1/4 mile, you should be in a good meet up before heading into the airport and all aircraft around the airport position to make a normal landing. or to another destination, pick a location throughout their pattern and approach. away from the village and not directly The “blind” approach from Yellow Pine, The other corollary is if you choose overhead. Whatever the situation avoid although not discouraged, is fraught to fly the pattern, enter at 800 feet AGL overflying the village; but if you must, with conflict. As the word “blind” instead of 1000 feet AGL. One thing do so at least 1000 feet AGL. I know a suggests, the airport does not come into that is always taught about mountain lot of you would not consider Yellow view until the last quarter mile of the flying is that you must adjust your Pine a congested area, but out of approach. Those who fly this approach thought process to match the terrain courtesy for those who live there, please have a tendency to fly the approach at and conditions in which you are flying. treat it like it is and stay high. a lower altitude, less than 500 feet, The approach-end of 17 is over 50 feet because they can’t see the runway and lower than the field elevation. If you fly they don’t want to be high when they a 1000-foot pattern, you are already See Radio Chatter finally do. The greatest danger is where high in your approach. The results could these two approaches converge: an be a steep, diving final approach, Continued on page 5 aircraft in the pattern, turning final and belly up to the usually lower, straight-

Page 4 Rudder Flutter Radio Chatter Hey! How Did You Do on Last Continued from page 4 Issue’s Centennial Trivia? 1 Payette Lakes 3 Fish Lake Sierra 67 is Now MAN…What???

The Nampa Airport Approach to News had a little fun with the recent change from S67 to MAN.

The airport, after a very long wait, finally received an AWOS and a subsequent change in identifier. For those flying into MAN, you can access the AWOS on 118.325 or 208-318- 2 Challis 4 Pocatello 0040.

As pointed out in their newsletter, “Can’t remember MAN? Here’s a thought: Now you can fly from BOI to MAN and go from a boy to a man in one short flight!”

Black and white photos courtesy of Bernard the Idaho State Historical Society. 5

We will excuse their poking a little fun at their big brother to the east, and offer our congratulations on their upgrade.

Idaho Aviation Community Saddened by the Sudden Death of John Reeder John Reeder, president of Twin Falls’ Reeder Flying Service, passed away suddenly last March. John was an active member of the business and aviation communities, continuing the legacy of his father, Charles Reeder, who began Reeder Flying Service in 1941. He and his brother, Charles, bought Reeder Flying Service from their father in 1976. As the Twin Falls Area Chamber of Commerce 2009 Person of the Year, John was acknowledged for his vision, foresight, and vast experience while adapting their fixed- base operation to a rapidly changing industry.

A good friend and an aviation leader, he will be sorely missed. John Reeder

Summer 2010 Page 5 Runway Safety…the discussion continues… By: Frank Lester Safety/Education Coordinator Runway safety is one of those issues that never seems to go away. Like the neighborhood stray we would prefer not to deal with, it continues to lurk in the hidden recesses of the airport, waiting to surprise an unsuspecting pilot. But runway safety is an issue that each of us must embrace and understand. It affects all of us.

The paragraphs below include recent and imminent FAA procedural and phraseology changes, as well as comments from two tower controllers about problems in their areas of operation.

Explicit Runway Crossing Procedure Change - Beginning June Idaho Falls Tower sequencing on the information given 30, 2010, controllers are now required by the pilot. There is a big difference to issue explicit instructions to cross or From Taleesha Hillman, Idaho Falls Tower Manager between a Skipper and a King Air or a hold short of each runway that intersects Cessna 150 and a Citation. a taxi route. Taleesha Hillman, Idaho Falls 3. Requesting taxi instructions: We • “Taxi to” will no longer be used Tower Manager, asked that I pass along her concerns about several issues the (Tower) must positively identify an when issuing taxi instructions to an aircraft prior to issuing taxi instructions. assigned take-off runway. tower controllers are facing at the Idaho Falls airport. It is important to note that We often receive taxi requests from • Instructions to cross a runway aircraft inside or behind a hangar. Move normally will be issued one at a time. her comments are appropriate to any Class D airport. to an area where we can see you before An aircraft or vehicle must have crossed requesting to taxi. the previous runway before another 1. Runway exit procedures: Pilots runway crossing is issued. Exceptions 4. Common Traffic Advisory may apply for closely spaced runways. (transient, local, general aviation and commercial) are exiting the runway and Frequency (CTAF) operations: Pilots • This applies to any runway are not self-announcing on the tower including inactive or closed runways. taxiing without contacting Ground Control for taxi instructions. A real frequency (CTAF) when the tower is • Changes will also be made to the closed. Although our runways do not AIM and AIP to reflect the new hazard when visibility is limited, if you are asked to remain on tower frequency intersect, the flight paths for runways procedures. 02 and 35 do. There have been several • Never cross a hold line without or contact ground for taxi instructions when exiting the runway, cross the hold instances where aircraft have taxied and explicit ATC instructions. departed without any transmissions on • If in doubt ASK! Reminder: You line, stop and ask, then wait for further instructions. CTAF. In the worst case, two aircraft may not enter a runway unless you have not self-announcing on CTAF and been instructed to cross or taxi onto 2. Radio transmissions: Proper radio simultaneously departing runways 02 that specific runway; you are cleared to and 35 could have disastrous results. take off from that runway; or you have terminology is lacking at Idaho Falls. A controller would prefer that a pilot’s The same is possible for approaches to been instructed to position and hold on 17 and 20. that specific runway. initial radio transmission include the • For additional information, go to model of aircraft; i.e., Skyhawk or http://www.faa.gov/go/runwaysafety. Bonanza instead of Cessna or Beech. See Runway Safety For a tower such as Idaho Falls (non- Continued on page 13 radar) we base our pattern and

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Summer 2010 Page 7 Caldwell Celebration of Flight 2010 By: Mark Peterson

In spite of some mixed weather and all but one during the week, a sunny and mild June pilot, were Saturday greeted the Celebration of based within Flight Air Show at the Caldwell Airport. 20 miles of the Visitors were treated to an excellent Caldwell display both on the ground and in the Airport. It was air. The National Guard brought truly a Treasure helicopters, tanks, and A-10 Valley Thunderbolt IIs, adding to an already community varied selection of aircraft and classic affair. The cars for the attendees’ pleasure. Cessna volunteer and Kitfox aircraft companies each organizing committee worked long and brought two new aircraft for the crowd hard to bring this event together. to view and enjoy. Paul Janes began the festivities on Ed McGinty’s and Eric Cormell’s a high note by parachuting in with the narrations, along with music by Michael American flag, all in concert with the Roman of Rocky Mountain Audio Faithful Men’s National Anthem. Fly- Visual, underscored an outstanding air bys and aerial demonstrations were the show designed by Bob Finer. Most order of the day with Bob Finer in a unique about the Celebration of Flight Pitts biplane and an RV-4; Scotty Air Show 2010 was that every aircraft, Crandlemire in his Pitts biplane; Mark

See Caldwell Continued on page 9

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Peterson in his P-51 Mustang and Alpha Jet; and Rick Drake, Bob Alexander and Jeff DeMure in a formation of T-6 Texans. John-Curtiss Paul and John Hinton flew the Warhawk Museum’s

P-40s in formation and then engaged of Silverhawk Aviation Academy flew in a mock dog fight for the crowd’s the Robinson R44 helicopter. The Idaho enjoyment. Mike Reed demonstrated Air National Guard demonstrated their the performance of his very rare Harmon battle-tested A-10 Thunderbolt II, Rocket III and finished by racing a affectionately known as the Warthog. Corvette ZO6 along the runway. Ed McGinty took time off from his All in all, the Celebration of Flight announcing duties to demonstrate the 2010 was an outstanding success for short field and slow flight capabilities the community, the spectators, and the of the Super Cub, and Lynn Nowotny performers. Thank you to everyone who attended the show and to all the volunteers who made it possible.

Caldwell Celebration of Flight 2010 photos courtesy of Jim Raeder

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Summer 2010 Page 9 The Color of Aviation: Joe Corlett…Wilderness Within Reach

By: Frank Lester Safety/Education Coordinator

At the early age of thirteen, Joe Corlett had the rare opportunity to make his childhood dream of flying a reality. He made a deal with his father to trade his risky motorcycle riding for a more suitable and safer mode of transportation…an airplane. His passion eventually developed into a lifetime career in aviation.

Nowhere is his passion more apparent than in his unfettered dedication to preserving our aviation heritage and sharing it with others. A long-time member of the Idaho Aviation Sulphur Creek 2007 Association, Joe has given many an hour to work parties to maintain our time when Joe has missed the program to not only reduce our impact remote airstrips. When the Idaho opportunity to fly as part of our on the wilderness, but also demonstrate Airstrip Network was formed to Aviation Career Exploration (ACE) to those beyond our community the promote cooperation among the many Academy for high school students. But importance of aviation within the agencies and organizations having a the pinnacle of his work, the zenith of wilderness. It was during this effort to vested interest in our many mountain his passion is most markedly reach out to those who don’t fly, that airstrips, Joe was involved. Anytime an demonstrated in one the presence of a very large segment of opportunity to promote aviation as a program…Wilderness Within Reach. Idaho’s population, one that is physically career among our youth affords itself, unable to access the wilderness, took Joe is there. In all the years I have been In the late 1980s, the Idaho aviation center stage. in Aeronautics, I cannot think of one community initiated a pilot-awareness The idea of free and unencumbered access to the wilderness and remote areas of Idaho by all was heartily endorsed by Idaho pilots and air taxi operators alike. Eventually, that idea evolved into Wilderness Within Reach, and because of Joe, it became a reality for many who never dreamed it possible.

Wilderness Within Reach is designed to demonstrate that airplanes can be good neighbors and can provide opportunities for people with special needs. Every year, beginning in January, and for seven months, Joe organizes the event, coordinating everything including meals, activities, lodging, airplanes and pilots. In a 2005 article Joe said, “It is See Joe Corlett Joe in the early days. Continued on page 11

Page 10 Rudder Flutter Joe Corlett Continued from page 10 a good way for me to share my love of flying and experience it with a great bunch of people; it also helps me recognize that I do not need to complain about my aches and pains.”

“His contributions to this program are what distinguish him from other Idaho pilots,” said one of Joe’s contemporaries. Joe soft-pedals his part in all this; but talking to those who have volunteered to help, a different picture begins to emerge. Admired for his achievements in this selfless endeavor, not one volunteer would turn down the opportunity to help if asked, and most don’t wait for an invitation.

In 2005, Joe was selected as one Joe today with grandchildren Aiden and Avery. of Boise Parks and Recreation’s Volunteers of the Year for his work popular programs that AdVenture offers Idaho’s veterans were able to experience with AdVenture, an adaptive program is Wilderness Within Reach. two days of the beauty and serenity of for people with disabilities and a Sulfur Creek Ranch. Joe’s passion and partner with Wilderness Within Reach. Now in its twenty-first year, it has dedication, supported by volunteer Selected for his “…unbounded come a long way from those early visits pilots, air taxi operators, and staff, generosity and hard work,” the award to Chamberlain Basin and Sulphur ensured that this became an incredibly was created to honor the dedication Creek. This year was especially satisfying memorable weekend for the veterans, and commitment of the Department’s as the event was dedicated solely to our guests, and volunteers alike. “As often many volunteers. One of the most veterans. For the first time, eleven of happens with this kind of experience, those who thought they were giving, received even more in return,” one of the volunteer pilots commented. A shared emotional reverence echoed among all who participated, as they witnessed the deep gratitude and sincere appreciation expressed by these American warriors.

As aviation moves into the future, its face has subtly begun to change. The days of the barnstormers, where visionaries challenged the vast expanse of unknown potential lying before them, have long passed into the dusty archives of history. Today, and into the future, as we search for new horizons, we need to look no further than our own passion. How that passion becomes a useful and benevolent servant is our challenge; our vision. Those who have met that challenge, like Joe Corlett and Wilderness Within Reach, continue to Johnson Creek 2005 define that vision.

Summer 2010 Page 11 Calendar of Events Email your event information to [email protected] for inclusion in the Rudder Flutter and the Aeronautics website.

SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 8/28-9/5 Sun Valley Paragliding operating in Stanley, Smiley Creek, 9 Murphy Breakfast Flight, Top Fun Flyers, Mackay, Challis, Trail Creek and Copper Basin. Mike Pfau, 208-721-0897 Steve Clements 323-1585 11 Ontario Air Faire, Ontario Municipal Airport, Oregon. Merle Maine’s 15-16 Flight Instructor Refresher Clinic, Pocatello Warbirds. 8 am-Aerobatic acts, fly-bys, static displays, breakfast, car show, helicopter Frank Lester, 208-334-8780 or [email protected] rides, food booths, bands, & more! $1 admission, kids 12 & under FREE! Also a FLY-IN event! Roger Smith, 208-739-3979 or [email protected] 23 Emmett Day Fun Fly, Top Fun Flyers, Steve Clements 323-1585 11 Kamiah (S73) Fly-In Breakfast, biscuits & gravy, hashbrowns, eggs, sausage - $5. 7:00 am - 11:00 am. Free breakfast ticket to each NOVEMBER pilot flying in. Spot landing, flour bombing, Young Eagles events, Fun for Everyone! 100LL available. Clearwater Valley Aero Club, 208-935-0089 7 Veteran's Breakfast, Warhawk Air Museum, 201 Municipal Drive, Nampa, Sue Paul, (208) 465-6446, [email protected] 15-19 Reno Air Races, www.airrace.org 7 Veteran's Day flight, Top Fun Flyers, Steve Clements 323-1585 20 FAA Wings: “Why’d they fix it…if it ain’t broke?” Safe Pilot Seminar, Twin Falls, Frank Lester, 208-334-8780 or [email protected] DECEMBER

22 FAA Wings: “Why’d they fix it…if it ain’t broke?” Safe Pilot 7 Pearl Harbor Day, Warhawk Air Museum, 201 Municipal Drive, Seminar, Sandpoint, Frank Lester, 208-334-8780 or [email protected] Nampa, Sue Paul, (208) 465-6446, [email protected] 25 EAA 328 Air Fair 2010, Lewiston (LWS). Pancake breakfast 7:30 am. Aircraft displays and rides, barbecue your own at EAA hangar, camp with your plane, restrooms and showers available. Wes Rash, 208-883-4337

27 FAA Wings: “Why’d they fix it…if it ain’t broke?” Safe Pilot Seminar, Lewiston, Frank Lester, 208-334-8780 or [email protected]

26 Gold Star Mothers, Warhawk Air Museum, 201 Municipal Drive, Nampa. Sue Paul, 208-465-6446, [email protected]

9/29-10/3 McCall Mountain/Canyon Flying Seminars, McCall. Fall Canyonlands Flyin’ Safari. Lori MacNichol, 208-634-1344 or [email protected]

Complete Full Leather Interiors Are Our Specialty Located on the Nampa Municipal Airport Tel (208) 465-5035

Page 12 Rudder Flutter for pilots to fly an approach to one language or “readback” is received. Help Runway Safety runway and then proceed out for an us, help you! Air traffic control is a team Continued from page 6 approach to the opposite runway. While effort, and pilots and controllers must this is convenient for the pilot, it will work together to ensure safety. 5. Pattern entry instructions: At put them opposite the normal flow of non-radar facilities like Idaho Falls, traffic. However, the danger most often In September, the FAA will accurate position reports and occurs when pilots forget to report an implement new phraseology. Specifically, compliance with entry instructions are assigned reporting point (i.e., Final “position and hold” will now become imperative. Position reports allow tower Approach Fix (FAF) inbound). Again, “line up and wait,” bringing the United controllers to identify traffic that may without radar, we won’t know that they States into compliance with International be in conflict. After the initial call and have forgotten this important Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) entry instructions, if the pilot is better transmission and are inside the FAF standards. This terminology is currently aligned for another runway or prefers until they are visually acquired by the standard in most areas of the world. a base entry in lieu of a downwind controller, at which time we may have However, it is important to note that the entry, ask FIRST! If we are able to cleared an aircraft to depart, headed clearances “hold in position” or “continue accommodate your request, we are right for them. holding in position” will continue to be happy to do so; however, unless the used once an aircraft is cleared onto the pilot requests otherwise, we are issuing View from the Boise Tower runway or is in the hold position. As traffic and sequencing based on the From Kevin McDonald, Front Line with all things related to air traffic original position report and subsequent Manager BOI ATCT control, if in doubt, ask! With your tower instructions. It is every patience and cooperation, we will make controller’s nightmare to have an Boise tower has a well established this a seamless transition. aircraft show up in the pattern at a safety record, a result of the extensive different position than anticipated and training necessary to achieve Certified Here at the Boise Tower and be on a collision course with another Professional Controller status and a TRACON, we take pride in providing aircraft. management philosophy that the best possible service to you, the 6. Runway headings: Idaho Falls’ emphasizes excellence. This is not to customer. Please do not hesitate to take runways are 02/20. These combinations suggest that we do not make advantage of the services we provide. and others such as 13/31 are a constant mistakes…as humans, we do. We would We are here for you! Please remember source of confusion. Without radar, also be remiss if we did not acknowledge those words and feel free to provide us until we can see an aircraft, we are that much of our success is the result feedback on our performance. Customer unable to judge if it is on a collision of the cooperation and support of an service is our only product. course with another aircraft. A left excellent community of skilled and downwind for runway 02 is very professional pilots. In closing… different from a left downwind to runway 20. There have been instances Clear and concise communications An area that seems to be creating where we have launched an aircraft off are fundamental to safe and precise air serious confusion between controller one runway only to have an inbound traffic control. Ambiguity and and pilot is the request by tower to report aircraft report final in the opposite miscommunication can jeopardize a base entry: More specific as Taleesha direction for the wrong runway. safety. Therefore, it is necessary that air pointed out in a question she received 7. Practice Approaches: We do A traffic phraseology be clearly defined from a local pilot, “When ATC tells me LOT of VFR practice instrument and standardized. You, as pilots, can to report 4-mile right base, is that 4 approaches at Idaho Falls, primarily help reduce the potential for error by miles from the centerpoint of the airport because we have the back course using correct phraseology and by reading (GPS), 4 miles from the approach end approach to runway 02. It is convenient back all controller instructions. For of the runway, 2 miles to fly to intercept example, if we a 2 mile final or 4 miles to fly to intercept clear you to “hold final?” short,” by Fly Like a Pro! regulation we It is interesting that a controller New Precision Flight Controls must receive a would be asking me that question, but “readback” from it is very indicative of the lack of FAA Simulator in Nampa (S67) you, which guidance for either pilots or controllers. Brush up your skills includes your call I found nothing in the FARs or AIM addressing the issue. I asked Gordon VFR or IFR, IPC’s, sign and the hold- short instruction. Stewart, Boise Tower Manager, if there Cessna 172 to King Air 200 Without it we was anything in their controller Single $40/hr must persist in Twin $50 Turbine $75 our request until See Runway Safety Call 208-466-5432 the appropriate Continued on page 17

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Idaho Division of Aeronautics applied for a special use permit in 2007, receiving final approval in June, 2010.

The actual airstrip was purportedly built by Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) workers in 1934 to serve a nearby road construction camp. Division records show that Brown’s Tie and Lumber Company applied to the Aero’s Mark Lessor breaks the tape for the first”official” landing. Department of Commerce, Civil Photo by Mark Hall Aeronautics and Transportation, for official designation as a private airport Aeronautics received enormous for the United States Forest Service; Jim open to the public in 1950. And…the support from the aviation and Davies, current IAA president; and Larry rest is history. transportation communities including Taylor, past IAA president and current the Idaho Aviation Association (IAA), IAN coordinator. The Reed Ranch Airstrip is the 31st the Idaho Airstrip Network (IAN), the backcountry airstrip maintained by the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF), We hope you will take the time to Division of Aeronautics. The U.S. Forest and the Idaho Transportation Board. visit our newest getaway and enjoy the Service owns another 22 airstrips, and This support was demonstrated by the beauty that defines the south fork of the about a dozen more are privately owned guests attending the commemorative Salmon River. but open for public use with prior opening: State Representative JoAn E. permission. Wood, chairman of the Idaho House Editor: Information for this article was Transportation and Defense Committee; gathered from For Better or Worse…The Darrell V. Manning, Legacy of William “Deadshot” Reed, by Idaho Kathy Dienhardt Hill, Big Mallard Books, Transportation publisher; Aviation History of the Central Idaho Wilderness, by Jim Larkin, Bud Board chairman; Filler, and Others, edited by Peter Preston, Rodger Sorensen, Heritage Program, Payette National Forest; Division of An Outline of the Cultural History of the Aeronautics’ Frank Church – River of No Return Advisory Board Wilderness, Administered by the Payette chairman; Suzanne National Forest, by Peter Preston, Heritage Rainville, Payette Program, Payette National Forest. Forest supervisor

Original 1950 airport facility sketch. Photo by Richard Klein Summer 2010 Page 15 Carey Fly-In

By: Carol Strong, EAA Chapter 407

May 15th was a beautiful day for a fly-in at Carey. Everyone, families and plane enthusiasts alike, gathered together at the Carey Airport for a great breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages, pancakes and a fabulous day of flying and fun. There were a lot of hungry folks and everyone was talking about the planes landing. Local and out of town families brought their kids to participate in “Young Eagles,” a program sponsored by the National Experimental Aircraft Photos courtesy of Carol Strong Association (EAA) for girls and boys between the ages of 8 and 17. The kids More than 40 planes flew into this The sky was blue and clear, the sun got to fly in a plane and received a nice grass strip just on the edge of town. was warm, and every face had a big smile! certificate signed by the pilot and the There were also two giant helicopters What a great way to spend a Saturday President of Young Eagles. Over 120 that flew in, and the kids were able to morning, flying and learning all about kids took advantage of this exciting climb in and check them out. It was a airplanes. Although the festivities ended opportunity! chance for all to walk around and tour and the planes departed for home around the colorful planes. noon, we excitedly discussed next year’s fly-in!

“I am a Young Eagle!”

Page 16 Rudder Flutter Idaho 99s Northwest Section Meeting Runway Safety The Ninety-Nines 2010 Northwest Continued from page 13 Section Meeting will be hosted jointly by regulations. He replied, “Excellent the Idaho Chapter and the Eastern Idaho question!”, but noted that there wasn’t Chapter of the Ninety-Nines, September anything in their regulations either. He th th 9 -12 in Boise. Women pilots and their did say that it is continually being guests or women interested in aviation on discussed among controllers and will any level are invited to attend the Friday be discussed again in their next training and Saturday evening events. meeting. He thought that a distance from the center of the airport was the Friday night’s social with cocktails and most accepted controller definition, appetizers will be held at the Nampa Airport from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The guest but further commented that the use of speaker is Lt. Col. Kathy Hughes. Cost is landmarks for reporting points would $22 per person. probably be more accurate than the ambiguity of estimated distances. I Saturday night’s banquet will be held certainly agree with his remarks. at Café Ole in downtown Boise at 6:00 However, I know that personally, if I pm. The guest speaker is Teacher/Astronaut were asked to report a 4-mile base Barbara Morgan. Cost is $33 per person. entry, I would use (approximate) a 45- degree angle from the end of the The Idaho 99s met Lt Col Kathy runway at 4 miles. Hughes, USAF, M.D. when she became the flight surgeon for the Idaho Air National Whatever you choose to use, realize Guard, pioneering the unique role of A- that until official guidance is provided, 10 pilot-physician and flying seven different potential confusion and potentially aircraft for the Air Force at Mt. Home AFB dangerous conflict is lurking just and the Idaho Air Guard. Kathy moved on around the corner…and the discussion to become the Senior Medical Officer/Pilot continues. on exchange with the Royal Air Force in the UK where she flew the Hawk aircraft in clinical and flight equipment trials. A highly decorated command pilot and senior flight surgeon with over 3,000 hours, she is one of the Air Force’s few pilot physicians.

Teacher and Astronaut Barbara Morgan, one of Idaho’s own, was selected as the backup candidate for the Teacher- in-Space Program in 1985. In 1998, Barbara became an astronaut mission specialist spending 305 hours in space on the Shuttle Endeavor, serving as loadmaster, robotic arm operation, and flight deck crew member. Join us to learn about her “out of this world” experience.

To make your reservations make checks payable to Idaho 99s and mail to 630 S. Tiburon Ave. Meridian, ID 83642. Payment must be received by September 1st. For more information contact Gene Nora Jessen, 208-855-0553, or [email protected].

*The Ninety-Nines Organization of Women Pilots promotes world fellowship through flight, provides networking and scholarship opportunities for women and aviation education in the community and preserves the unique history of women in aviation.

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