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September 2016

Events Calendar

Sep 8–11: Women Wise Airmanship Adventure Smiley Creek. Presentations, workshops, fly-outs, fellowship, flight instruction, $335 Register at 208-315-3075 or www.ChristinaTindle.com. Sep 24: Emmett (S78) Pilot Breakfast 8–11 a.m.Pancakes, eggs, sausage, etc.,$7.95 Emmett Golf Course Café, 365-2675, 401-5490. Sep 24: Gooding (GNG) Fly-In & Lunch Free lunch for pilots who fly in 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; airplane rides 8 a.m.–2 p.m.; fuel discounts! Call Randy Quigley 208-308-6922 or Bobby Nash 208-358-0329.

Election-Year TFRs In case you hadn’t noticed, there’s a presidential election on its way. Four candidates plus the President and Vice President will be traversing the U.S.; all will have TFRs. Here’s a sample from a recent TFR, when the following operations were not authorized within the designated airspace’s 10–30 nm outer ring: “Flight training, practice instrument approaches, aerobatic flight, glider operations, seaplane operations, parachute operations, ultralight, hang gliding, or balloon operations, agriculture/crop dusting, animal population control flight operations, model rocketry, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), and utility and pipeline survey operations.” Expect similar restrictions in a TFR near you. Within the innermost 10 nm ring, you must be operating on a TSA-approved security plan to gain access. Always check NOTAMS for TFRs before flying! TFR.faa.gov. Skyvector shows them on a sectional, www.Skyvector.com.

The Baum Shelter at Warren (3U1) is under new ownership and management. They will serve breakfast on the 1st & 3rd weekends of each month this summer! Plus, the restaurant is open daily serving burgers, salads, sand-wiches, and more. They have overnight cabins to rent and

can serve breakfast to overnight guests. Reserve by calling 208-636-4393, 208-636-4722, or email

clungren@citilink.net. www.BaumShelterToo.com.

NOTAMS–PIREPS–TFRs–FIRE SEASON

Always check NOTAMS for closures or Fire TFRs

BEFORE YOU GO: CHECK DENSITY ALTITUDE Don’t be: “That Guy”

To help prevent accidents, the Idaho Division of Aeronautics has created vital STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES for Johnson Creek, Smiley Creek, Big

Creek, Cavanaugh Bay, and Garden Valley. Read them. Learn them. Print them. Fly them. Be safe.

www.ITD.idaho.gov/aero/Publications/publications.htm

President’s Corner Kerry Requa

As we move into September, we approach the last few months of 2016. And as this year ends, if we do not have 1,000 “Fly Idaho” Aviation license plates in circulation, the Idaho Transportation Department will stop this program and eventually confiscate the plates already in circulation. That’s because any Idaho special-plates program ends if circulation remains below 1,000 for two consecutive years following an initial three-year introductory period, which ended at midnight on Dec. 31, 2014. In 2015 we were below that threshold, and, right now, we are just 179 plates short of the magic 1,000 number.

So I am here to ask everyone with any vehicle that is registered in Idaho to purchase an Aviation Plate for that vehicle, if you haven’t already. I’ll tell you why this is so important. First, you should know that the program does not cost the state one dime. In fact, the state gets $13 for every Aviation Plate, every year. For us, the important part is that the Idaho Aviation Foundation (IAF) receives $12 for every Aviation Plate, every year. With 821 plates currently in circulation, that is a $9,852 windfall. With 1,000 plates in circulation that figure is $12,000, year after year. More plates=more dollars for the IAF. What does the IAF do with this money? It’s all spent for aviation. The IAF funds webcams around the state at many airstrips, and is currently considering installing them in certain mountain passes, so pilots can see the weather there in real time. The IAF funds the wonderfully popular Wilderness Within Reach program that brings our veterans and the disabled into the wilderness via airplane so they can have some of the same outdoor experiences you and I enjoy when we fly into our beautiful airstrips. The IAF funds scholarships that help people complete their flight training, add ratings, or become aircraft mechanics. The IAF has also directly contributed to many IAA projects. Work party equipment, the Garden Valley shower facility, airstrip snow markers, the Idaho Aeronautical Chart, and the Big Creek Lodge are a few other examples aviation projects that have received IAF dollars. It’s easy to put an Aviation Plate on all your Idaho vehicles, and you don’t have to wait until your registration is up. ITD will pro-rate the fees. Non-personalized plates are only $25 each year! Customized plates are $60 the first year and $40 yearly thereafter. Visit www.ITD.Idaho.gov/dmv/online_services.htm now for a personalized plate (“Celebrate” section) and get yours in the mail, or stop by your county ITD location to order

non-personalized plates. Thanks, Kerry Requa President, IAA 208-221-7417

Congratulations to Jan Lee Former IAA Dist. 1 Director Wins Big at Oshkosh

Editor’s Note: When I heard that Jan Lee didn’t just win any award, but took home the Grand Champion Contemporary (1956–1970) Customized Aircraft trophy from Oshkosh this year, I asked him to write about his experience for The Flyline so you could read about it.

CONGRATULATIONS, JAN & PAULA LEE!

Paula and I bought two Alon A-2 Aircoupes (N1018S and N6557Q) in 2006. They were ramp queens in Lincoln, Illinois, both out of annual. I spent six weeks working with the mechanic in Lincoln to annual N1018S, which our friend, Larry Whitbeck, flew back to North Idaho in the fall of 2006. N6557Q was trailered back to the Sandpoint area with the wings and tail off.

In June 2008, N1018S hit a deer on take-off and was destroyed. We had already begun stripping N6557Q for repainting, so we focused on getting this plane finished. In the process, our mechanic, Chuck Luettgerodt, mentioned that the firewall really needed to be cleaned up and it was only a couple of bolts and a few wires to pull the engine off…and that’s how it started.

Chuck designed and welded up a rotisserie to hold the fuselage, which was invaluable during the entire project. The plane was stripped to a bare fuselage outside and in with multiple scrubbings with mineral spirits, paint stripper and lacquer thinner, then acid etched. Extended baggage from our Mooney A2A parts plane was fitted. A vacuum servo type Brittain autopilot was available for Aircoupes in the 60’s, but is no longer available as a full package. Chuck worked through the FSDO and designed a simple conversion to an electronic autopilot that worked similar to the Brittain, using an S-Tec 30 autopilot with altitude hold. This required engineering for servo brackets and mounting, which Stevens Aerospace drew up for us.

The original Ercoupe/Aircoupe cowl doors were flat panels wrapped and riveted to a curved doubler. It’s common to see stress cracks in the cowling with this method, so we used two doublers and rolled the cowl doors and edges before riveting them to the doublers.

The instrument panel was laid out with a conventional six-pack of instruments with electronic engine analyzer, oil pressure/temp, amp/volt and tachometer. The switch bar was reorganized, so the carb heat is on the left of the throttle and mixture and primer to the right.

The leading edge and first two inside ribs were removed to make room for a set of 15-gallon wing tanks, which allowed removal of the header tank, making room for a center stack of radios. Western Avionics pre-wired a harness for the radios, which includes an Avidyne IFD 540. All breaker/switches were replaced with standard toggle switches and a full bank of circuit breakers was fitted on the right side of the panel. I prefer the iFly 740 GPS, which we mounted on the right side of the panel, using a modified Air Gizmo docking station. An aluminum pan was fabricated and attached to the Air Gizmo bezel with a Ram Mount ball pivot installed in the back of the pan; this allows the iFly to be pulled from the docking station and (continued on Page 3) Page 2

(continued from Page 2) articulated toward the pilot for better viewing angle in flight.

LyCon Engines ported and polished the new Continental cylinder assemblies and assembled the engine. The engine was run on the dynamometer prior to shipping it to us. New engine baffles were modified to fit the Aircoupe cowling and others were custom made.

Craig Barnett at Scheme Designers worked with us to develop the paint scheme, which was masterfully laid out and painted by Mike Umbaugh at Northwest Auto Body. Unlike painting an assembled plane, every individual part had to be painted, which required paint, assembly, paint scheme layout, disassembly and painting of the trim colors. Vinnie at Northwest transported the plane on their big roll-off car carrier with the plane still on the rotisserie.

Once back at the hangar, Chuck began building the wiring harness, updating the system to include master solenoids, junction blocks, and labeling of all wires, as well as the electronic engine gauges. We installed low-E window and canopy glass, then all antennas, lights, and beacons. We installed the landing gear and put the plane on the ground for the first time in eight years. When we installed the tail assembly and wings, it finally started looking like the plane in the picture from Scheme Designers that had been hanging on the hangar wall.

Airtex supplied the seat upholstery, as well as other fabric, which Allen Gibson sewed and installed. Allen used French seams on the panel covers and his custom artistry for the interior and bulkhead panels.

On the first flight we had a fuel issue and lost fuel pressure at 4,500 feet over the airport. The low pressure fuel light came on and the engine sputtered; the fuel gauge for the left tank read empty, when it had been half-full 15 minutes earlier. I pulled the throttle back and the engine kept running, so we set up for 80 mph descent back to the airport. When we landed, the left gauge read ½ tank. We filled the tanks and went back up for the second test flight, only to see the fuel spraying out of the right tank vent.

The following day was July 20th, 2015, opening day of

AirVenture at Oshkosh. Disappointed, but knowing the Coupe was not ready, we took our Comanche to Oshkosh 2015. When we returned, I was at a meeting with a guy named Burt Rutan. I explained to Burt what had happened and his immediate response was, “That won’t work.” He went on to explain that due to unequal pressure over each wing, you can’t pull from both tanks on a low wing airplane at the same time, as one tank would pull fuel across from the other tank and cause the fuel to un-port at the “T.” Although we had installed the fuel tanks according to the STC and with the specified plumbing, Burt suggested that we simply replace the On/Off fuel valve, supplied with the kit, with a standard Left/Right/Off valve, like they use on a Cherokee. We opted for the new ceramic valve from Andair, which is used on the Cirrus, and the FSDO agreed.

After a full year and numerous test flights, we flew the Aircoupe to AirVenture 2016. The airplane was judged and we were notified on Friday afternoon that we were an award winner, as they placed a 2016 Vintage Aircraft Award Winner prop tag on the plane. We went to the awards ceremony and waited for our turn as they passed out the award plaques for the outstanding aircraft in each

category. Then, the MC announced the 2016 Grand Champion, 1965 Alon A-2. It was very humbling that they had chosen our Aircoupe for this award. It also somehow

justified the time and expense of the last nine years.

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 editor@idahoaviation.com

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District 2 – Lewiston/Moscow

Bill Ables Oh how we enjoy the warm July

and August evenings and the daylight that stays with us for some 16 hours. I hope that you’ve been able to get out to some of your favorite spots with friends and family and enjoy what the Pacific NW has to offer us.

Recently a few pilots ended up at Lands Inn, located in northeast

Oregon near John Day. This impromptu “meeting” occurred after a few short phone calls, a few emails and finally saying let’s just do it. Doug Ferguson, who hails from John Day, Ore., and was recently appointed to Oregon Dept. of Aviation Board of Directors, urged us to gather at Lands Inn for coffee one morning. I, John Dunlap, and Brad Stephens, all on the OPA Backcountry Committee, along with Mary Rosenblum, past President of OPA and also a member of OPA Board of Directors, showed up to simply visit and enjoy one of northeast Oregon’s aviation jewels over a good cup of coffee. These types of short-notice, make it if you can, let’s just do it type get-togethers have proven for me to be some of the best and most productive uses of avgas. Of course, if you could take a younger person along, who might have a budding interest in GA, then that’s all the better.

We just had our annual Wallowa County Fly-in breakfast at the Joseph State Airport under blue skies, calm winds, and a turnout by the flying public that would knock your socks off. I want to thank everyone who turned out for our event and made it a huge success. The unofficial count right now is that we served well over 600 breakfasts with over 100 planes flying in! In an attempt to maintain a safe environment near KJSY, we set up a mini tower to assist arriving and departing aircraft. After being in the “tower” for a short while, boy did I gain a huge amount of respect for what those folks in control towers do on a day-to-day basis. You might say that I’m still a very low-level trainee in that arena and the ladies and gentlemen who were flying in my “airspace” where very tolerant of this trainee.

Again, a reminder that the Minam Lodge is closed for 2016. They are putting all their efforts into finishing the construction of a new lodge and hope to be open for business in 2017. Fly safe and watch those canyon winds, Bill Ables

District 3 – Treasure Valley/McCall Andrew George

The first successful "Cross the Border" class and adventure took place July 22–24 to Fairmont Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada. This was the second scheduled class, as last year’s trip was scrubbed due to weather and smoke. A preflight class was held at Nampa to go over all the procedures and file flight plans. Even those

pilots in Sandpoint and Bonners Ferry were on the phone listening in. It was a well-executed adventure and the diversity of aircraft would make any politician proud: Skywagons, Sportsmans, Cubs, 172s, Cardinals, and more. Canadian Customs officials provided some excitement at the border getting everyone checked through, as they seemed particularly meticulous. All made it in...sort of...(see Page 8). Joe Grubiak did a great job leading the charge for the TV Chapter, which hosted the event. We had aircraft set to come from Seattle, Bonners Ferry, Sandpoint, and all over the Treasure Valley. Our Seattle pilot was unable to get over the Cascades that morning due to WX. I urge you, if you have not done this, you must put this on your bucket list for next year. I am sure the TV Chapter will do it again. Although Mother Nature reminded us she is the ruler of our universe, it was still a great time for golf, relaxing, and conversation. Thank you to all attendees for making the effort and having fun!

The Joseph Bike shed is up and running so please feel free to grab a bike when there. Head into town and enjoy the wonderful quaint town of Joseph. This is truly a short flight and wonderful day trip to explore the food and fun of a small Oregon town. (Ed.—Fall colors are spectacular both in town and in the nearby Wallowa Mountains; stay at Shelly’s place, see Page 7!) The Salmon bike shed is just about in order. We still need more bikes so I will beat that drum for while. If you can help us in getting Salmon up to full strength it would be greatly appreciated. South Dakota saw our program and I have had discussions with them, as they are looking into the same idea. Gotta love that!

It is very sad to see the plumes of smoke billowing up so large that when outside my hangar at Nampa I can see them clearly. Please be careful these last few weeks of summer. Not only keep Smokey Bear in your thoughts but

watch those TFRs! Andrew@BaseConstructors.com 208-794-4480 Page 4

District 6 – Idaho Falls/Salmon

Mike Hart It is hard to describe how much fun you can have aviating. August flying has been exceptional in that regard and September looks to be every bit as good (if you love Ford Tri-Motors and you don’t mind a little smoke). In August, I had a great time sharing Idaho mountain flying with many new

friends. The experience also included some bucket-list items, including meeting aerobatic performance star Matt Yonkin at the Aeromark ramp, flying in a Beech Staggerwing with Bob Hoff and Bob Jones, and a chance to check out Harrison Ford’s DHC-2 at the Driggs airport.

These epic aviation events were greatly facilitated by the fact that the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) hosted the Executive Board of the General Aviation Manufacturing Association (GAMA) summer meeting. If you are not familiar GAMA, it organizationally represents the captains of the aviation industry, including manufacturers of aircraft and associated avionics, engines, and components. From Boeing to CubCrafters, from Continental to GE and Rolls Royce jet engines, this group supports aviation in a big way. It was great to find out how many of our industry leaders are tethered to the roots of aviation just like the rest of us, flying small planes and enjoying the same airstrips we do. It is also good news that they support efforts to preserve access to airstrips and that they see the value of what we have in Idaho.

Last year the GAMA board met in Boise and had a fly-in breakfast at Smiley Creek with IAA and IAF helping and RAF hosting. This year, the summer board meeting was held in Jackson, Wyo., but the group had such great time in Idaho last year, they requested a second bite at the apple. To accommodate this, Bob Hoff hosted a huckleberry ice cream social at the Rainbow Ranch with the RAF. Many thanks to Bob for showing our out-of-state dignitaries some of Idaho’s front country and hospitality. The event included some quality time with other pilots as well as a Mustang low pass.

The following day, the board members who flew to the meeting in their own planes did fly-outs originating from Driggs, Ida., to various part of Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho, including visits to many of the desert strips in District 6 (Cox’s Well, Bear Trap, etc.) as well as a few souls who ventured into Montana to land on public roads (where it is legal and acceptable to do so) for breakfast in Lima, while others headed into the Middle Fork to reconnect with Idaho's back country.

I lucked into flying formation in a two-ship with GAMA President Peter Bunce along with RAF rep and CFI Leigh Smith flying in lead and outgoing Jeppesen CEO Mark Van Tine and I in the second plane. The planes we had the privilege to fly were two Sportsman 2+2 aircraft built by high schoolers who participated in a GAMA-sponsored effort to promote aviation. It was amazingly fun to experience formation ops from two seasoned pilots in

matching planes and riding shotgun for some mountain flying, sightseeing, and company that couldn’t be beat.

One of my jobs was to provide running commentary on the air-to-air freq, pointing out odds and ends you find when flying over our part of the state. When I pointed out the hangar for the nuclear-powered aircraft on the INL desert below, the GE Engines person chimed in, “Our company built the engines.” If you haven’t seen the engines, stop by the EBR-I museum. You won’t likely be seeing an STC anytime soon, however.

The following day, the group again assembled in Driggs for another fly-out and tour. We started with breakfast treats from a bakery in Driggs, delivered by Roger Blew and Bill McGlynn to Henry’s Lake Airstrip. It was the most diverse selection of planes I ever saw at Henry’s Lake.

The group then headed out for a tour of Yellowstone, including the rainbow-colored Grand Prismatic Spring that’s best viewed from above, the Tetons, and finally terminating at the Alpine, Wyo. airport. Again, many thanks to all of those who participated, hosted, and made the event possible. It is pretty obvious that Idaho airstrips hold a special place in the hearts of industry leaders and it was fun both to share that love and get some flying in.

Harrison Ford’s Beaver at Driggs

On the road again…..in Montana.

In case Henry’s Lake wasn’t getting enough traffic, the IAA Eastern Idaho Chapter (EAA 407) hosted a pancake breakfast there the following weekend. Like the GAMA event, there were tons of planes and good times.

The IAA East Idaho Chapter (EAA Chapter 407) will host the EAA Ford Tri-Motor at the Idaho Falls Airport from Thu Sep 8 at 9 a.m. until Sun Sep 11 at noon. If you haven’t had a chance to fly in a Tri-Motor, this is your chance. For details contact Natalie Bergen (208) 681-1411 or the EAA.

In addition, we’ll have a Poker Run Sat Sep 10, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. and a Chapter Meeting in Blackfoot Sat Sep 24, 8–10

a.m.

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Everything looks better when seen from a Staggerwing!

370 feet in diameter, Yellowstone’s Grand Prismatic Spring

Caravan, Otters, Huskys, Cessnas, Sportsmans at Henry’s Lake

Montana’s Big Skies

Online Only: More Photos from Mike Hart’s

Excellent GAMA Adventure

Cool Planes at Driggs

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News….News….News Crista Worthy, Editor

Fish Lake Airstrip, Idaho—As many of you know, the Fish Lake airstrip has been deteriorating over the past decade and is now rather rough. For several years, officers of the Idaho Aviation Association, Idaho Airstrip Network, and the Recreational Aviation Foundation have been working with the Forest Service to schedule maintenance work to smooth the strip and restore it to its original dimensions. Some user groups initially objected but the work was scheduled for September of 2015 and then postponed due to a forest fire. It was re-scheduled for this September. Now the work has been postponed again, this time due to internal FS matters, specifically, according to a FS official, “…a limited capacity to get the work done. We are moving forward even if it is slow movement. The maintenance will continue and it is important that we continue to maintain the airstrip.” The IAA and RAF have offered money, manpower, or anything else to move the project forward, and will continue the push to have the

work done as soon as possible. Grant Besley Airport, New Mexico—Recently, the New Mexico Pilots Association/Backcountry Group held its 1st annual dedication fly-in for the brand-new Grant Besley Airport (NM03), a 4,500-foot gravel strip 12 nm north of Taos Regional (SKX). 19 aircraft flew in, ranging from a delta-wing trike to a round-engine Beaver. Grant Besley was the NMPA mountain flying lead instructor and course developer who died in a tragic freak accident 3 years ago. His hangar partner, the owner of the Flying W Ranch, built the strip in Besley’s honor. Besley’s 3 adult children and brother were in attendance. Besley as a retired UAL 747 Captain, and two of his children are UAL pilots. Call 786-

210-8684 for landing permission.—Ron Keller FCRONR Wilderness, Idaho—Some months ago, Flyline readers learned that preliminary exploration for the proposed Golden Hand Mine in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness had been approved. The approved work involved extensive drilling, trenching, road-building, and some 400 daily vehicle trips within the wilderness area. On Aug. 2, a federal judge in Idaho issued an order declaring that the USFS approval violated several federal laws. In a reprieve for “the Frank,” the judge invalidated the mining plan and issued an order for the FS to conduct further analysis of the proposed mining exploration and

evaluate less-invasive alternatives. Stuck ‘n Stay Program—The IAA has developed a new program designed to reduce accidents often associated with “get-home-it-is” or “get-there-it-is,” the tendency for pilots to continue a flight to the destination, even if the weather is deteriorating or the aircraft has a problem. The IAA website now has a directory of generous IAA members who have offered to provide last-minute overnight stays to stuck pilots (who are IAA members!) and their passengers at no charge. We are also looking to expand this directory to include more IAA members willing to host last-minute overnighters! Carry your IAA membership card with you so your host can validate your membership, and log on to www.IdahoAviation.com/stuck-n-stay.php for the host list.

Joseph, Oregon—Those of you who’ve flown to Temper- ance Creek Ranch in Hells Canyon and enjoyed Shelly’s wonderful cooking may have wondered where she went. See below—pilot-friendly! Free transportation to and from

Joseph or Enterprise airports! See the fall colors!

Payette River, Idaho—Seeking cooler temperatures and cleaner air, my neighbor recently took a day trip to McCall. On the way home, along the Payette River just north of Banks, he spotted an unusual sight. It’s called a Creature Craft. Check out www.CreatureCraft.com/photosvideos/ for

some wild whitewater action. Bill Junk photo.

FAA—The FAA has issued its final rule on the controversial airworthiness directive (AD) that will require the replacement of cylinders on 6,200 high-displacement Continental engines and take effect Sep 15. The AD requires thousands of aftermarket cylinders made by ECi sold between September of 2002 and June of 2009 to be replaced. Even the NTSB opposed the scope and breadth of the AD. About 6,200 engines will need all their cylinders replaced at a total cost of $88.5 million for U.S. owners (about $11,520 per engine). There are also thousands of affected engines in other countries and normal practice is for other jurisdictions to adopt ADs like this. In general, no one with the cylinders will be able to fly more than 320 hours before they have to be replaced and no one will be able get more than 1,160 hours out of them. The cylinders cannot be overhauled or installed in other engines. They have to be scrapped. AOPA has fought the AD and says that now that the rule has been finalized, it will concentrate

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Checklists Andrew George, Dist. 3 Director

Checklist...checklist...checklist...Where to begin, how about #1 on the list. We were taught from literally day one to use our checklist. It was drummed into our head and habits. Now fast forward a few years and hundreds of hours later...it’s your own plane, no one else flies it and when you get inside, it is exactly as you left it. No soda pop cans from the renter before, no candy wrappers under the seat, and no, the checklist did not end up on some student’s knee pad. If you are like me, after a while the checklist was no longer in your hands, but your head. Yes, you did the same things each and every time correctly. You know that checklist like the back of your hand. Now, let's say you are going across the border to Canada for the first time. All these new things that just might throw off your checklist. So being the smart person you are, you modify your checklist. Excellent.

You now are aware that you have changed your environment and things are becoming more complex and important. Proud of you...you are doing great!

You are off on a great new adventure doing things you never had in that trusty ol' Ugly Bird you love so much. For weeks you have planned, organized, read, re-read and got all your info in a new checklist that quite literally requires a small binder to hold it all together. You are now ready to leave and go to Canada (or something like that, so I have heard). All that preparation, planning and organizing the required info: copies of annual inspections, engine logs, airframe logs, bi-annual flight reviews, your DTOPS Sticker (if you don't know what that is, come to our class next year on how to cross the border), CAN PASS info, Passenger Manifest, required emergency gear, weight and balance info, air worthiness, registration (ARROW) and ...and...and I think that's about it. Lots of items on the list needed to be checked off and packed, placed or carried with you. Thank goodness you started by updating and organizing your CHECKLIST. You are now on your way to Canada, all set to explore a new adventure.

That checklist was awesome, but unless you remember to actually look at it and read it when it’s truly the time, it doesn't do a damn bit of good. So upon arriving at the border, item #1 on that checklist you made isn't with you because you simply did not look at the list before your engine start. You didn't take that extra couple of minutes to confirm that items 1 all the way through 26 were done and checked off. So when you get to the border and pull out that checklist to get ready to go across...you read item #1. Immediately a cold steel shaft is quickly thrust down your spine as you stand motionless and a sweat chilled by northern winds burrows into your skin as you realize you should have read your CHECKLIST just before the engine was started. Number 1 Item is your Passport.

Don't be me...use your checklist, but use it when it is supposed to be used and don’t just have it in the back of the seat.

I hear the Canada trip put on by TV Chapter with 11 aircraft was incredible with lots of lessons learned, some good, some bad. Great job to Joe Grubiak for his efforts

and Holly for help on the arrangements.

ForeFlight Mobile Logbook Crista Worthy, Editor

Recently Andrew George wrote about preserving a record of your flights so you can share them with others in the future. The always-innovative ForeFlight’s latest, called simply Logbook, is a step in that direction. First, you can backfill or capture a PDF of your old logbook pages. Enter a flight plan and go flying and it will create a log entry for you with route of flight, departure and destination, number of landings and more. It’s customizable and will automatically keep track of currency for night landings, hold procedures, etc. Keep track of passengers, business flights, and even add photos you snap when you fly. Put that memorable flying moment right in your Logbook. It’s cross-platform and will work with your iPhone, iPad or

even ForeFlight Web, www.ForeFlight.com. Our legal VP Don Lojek sent this in….

Sent in by Oregon-based IAA Member Richard Benson:

'Teach Your Children Well'

It was almost four decades ago on my ‘solo cross country’ as a student pilot, flying from Salem to John Day and back I almost ran the tanks dry. So in the spirit of 'learning from others mistakes,' I offer this true-life-student-pilot experience:

Having accumulated a whopping 31.5 hours in rented Piper Warriors and Archers my instructor signed me off for my ‘long cross country’ on June 11, 1978. Enjoying the luxuriant green of the Cascades, over a dozen deep-blue lakes I flew, on this ‘chamber of commerce’ morning. Then on thru Central Oregon (our future home) and over the Ochoccos in 1073H, an Archer-II.

Of course the tanks were always full upon departure in those rentals and so having enough fuel for the roundtrip did not cross my mind until I began my descent for John Day and noticed the fuel gauges in the Archer were approaching ‘half-full.’ Certainly my instructor would have briefed me (wrong) on any potential fuel issues if there was even a remote possibility of running low. I mean I was a 31 hour student and he was a seasoned CFI! So what could possibly go wrong?

Landing with slightly over half tanks, I made an Olympic-sprint to the restroom; ahhh… As he signed my logbook, the John Day AP Manager asked me if I needed fuel? Integrating ignorance with fear of the unknown, I declined his fuel offer.

Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction! Ignorance-wise, I did not know what type of fuel the Piper used and did not want to appear stupid. Plus, what if there were 6 different grades of aviation fuel (?) and what if I chose the wrong grade? What if my Salem FBO didn’t allow fuel from other FBOs? And after all, I had at least half the fuel remaining, with exactly the same distance to cover. Yes, sometimes truth is stranger than fiction!

As a student another factor that had not yet registered was that the prevailing winds aloft in Oregon were typically westerly in nature, and consequently I’d likely use more fuel on my return flight to Salem.

The very-good news was that the winds aloft were much lighter than average on that beautiful June day, because anything more than 10 knots on the 2

nd-half of my four-

hour/350 nm roundtrip would most likely have meant running the tanks dry, thus performing an emergency forced-landing in the Cascade foothills or on the Santiam highway on this gorgeous summer-Saturday.

In retrospect, all the emphasis during my initial 30 hours of training was on passing the written test and check-ride, versus ‘real-world-practical-concepts’ such as winds aloft, survival gear, density altitude, and the like.

We learn by experience, not by words… I did begin to feel some anxiety after crossing the crest of the Cascades and noticing my fuel gauges were between ¼ and empty. Gulp... Being a bit more analytical at age 28,

I had recently passed the ‘FAA written test’ and remembered the concept of ‘best economy’ relative to throttle/mixture settings. Hence, I referenced the Owner’s Manual and leaned the fuel/mixture appropriately.

I also called Salem Tower 30 miles out and told them ‘I may be low on fuel’ (duh). Recognizing Archer 1073H as one of the local ‘student-aircraft’ Tower inquired if I was declaring an emergency, which I declined. This question only raised my anxiety level to a new height as I contemplated ‘do I need to be declaring an emergency?’ Having logged 2900 hours since then, I recognize and respect ‘declaring an emergency’ as a most valuable asset for any pilot in distress!

'Teach Your Children Well' No sooner had I stepped onto the tarmac in Salem (thank you God & Archer-II) when the fuel truck arrived to top off the tanks. I’m sure I looked like I’d been weaned on a dill pickle as we estimated there were only 2-3 usable gallons remaining!

Again, in the spirit of 'learning from others' I offer these thoughts in summation: A most engaging song by Crosby, Stills & Nash in the 70’s was 'Teach Your Children Well.' Although I do accept full responsibility for my knuckle-headed actions, to all flight instructors I'd recommend you never take anything for granted with your students, especially with their early solos.

Sure, it’s easy to ASSUME (ASS=U=ME) any pilot would fuel up under these circumstances, however I’d still highly recommend you explain to all your students the policy and procedures your school has adopted regarding purchasing fuel ‘away from the nest.’ Had my Salem instructor simply told me "top it off in John Day, bring us the receipt and we'll reimburse you," I’d not have placed myself and potentially others at risk, not to mention a perfectly good aircraft! Yes, we learn by experience, not by words.

Instructors, please do 'Teach Your Children Well'.......

From Crista’s photo archives…..when you absolutely, positively do NOT want to be in your tent……

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SPECIAL ONLINE-ONLY PHOTO TREAT! Recently, professional photographer Jerry Clark went for an airplane ride over the Sawtooth Mountains north of Hailey. Anyone who’s been flying in Idaho in the past month knows the smoke from forest fires, in particular the large Pioneer Fire, has limited visibility. That didn’t seem to be a problem for Mr. Clark, however. He and his camera have exposed the true beauty of this iconic mountain range. Mr. Clark has graciously allowed a few of his Sawtooth images to be reproduced here in The Flyline, for the enjoyment of our readers. This is but a tiny taste!! For more, just visit the folder “Sawtooth Aerials” on his website: http://www.JerryClarkPhotography.com/p537173300 But don’t stop there! The website features absolutely some of the most stunning photos you can imagine—autumn landscapes, red-rock arches, reflections in lakes, birds, and much more, from Florida to New England and across the West, especially the mountain areas. Spend a little time noodling around and you’ll soon be inspired to get out and visit some of these places with your airplane. As a special to Flyline readers, Mr. Clark is offering a 33% discount, should you wish to purchase any photos. Just use the code “Hailey” for a 33% discount on any photos in the “Sawtooth Aerials” folder and the “Lighthawk Elk Mountains” folder, both found under the “Favorites/New 2016” tab, as well as the “Alaska” folder, found under the “Library: More Places” tab. All photos copyright Jerry Clark Photography. www.JerryClarkPhotography.com.

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Got an Extra Seat?? Recently retired American Airlines pilot

and IAA member Ray Dupree wants some flying time. He has some recent time in a C-172

with Nampa CAP and a 1st-class medical. After years of flying big-iron IFR,

he’s transitioning to VFR. Will sit quietly and learn from you—

Boise, Nampa, or Caldwell. He would really appreciate it so why fly solo?

Ray Dupree 208-315-1081.

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