2014-2015 Officers/DirectorsPresident, Murdo Cameron, 208 640-1620 cVice President, Mike Zaidlicz208 755-7653 c Treasurer, Allen Peterson208 772-6968Secretary, Charlie Branch 208 930-4094, 277-8025 c

Holly Forshee, 208 640-1177 cJoan Genter, 208 661-3773Dean Haagenson, 208 772-9753Elsbeth RoachBrett Seright, 208 699-7938 c

Charlie Branch,Newsletter Ed.208 930-4094Gene Soper, APB 208 755-1193 cPhil Cummings, Airport Advisor to the Cd'AAA Board, 208 661-7400Cd’A Airport Association c/o Treasurer P.O. Box 2124 Hayden, ID 83835

Calendar of EventsCd'AAA Meeting, 4:30 pm March 18, April 15 and May 20, 2015 at the Public Library, 8385 N. Government Way in Hayden

Airport Advisory Board Meetings, 5:30 pm March 11, April 08 and May 13, 2015 at the Airport Office, 10375 Sensor Ave.

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Coming Events:

March 18 at 4:30 p.m. Cd'A Airport Association Meeting (advertised on Social Flight and now in General Aviation News!) For event schedules, see http://www.IdahoAviation.com/ Newsletters of the Idaho Aviation Association. The December issue of The Flyline is out on the newsletters list. General Aviation News also has a calendar of events, as does AOPA. It's been a busy autumn! Social Flight is another great resource!

*** The Airport Office now has both billing and receipting functions and responsibility! Now you can drop off your payment with Linda and Mary so it will go to the right accounts and invoices without a downtown detour.

The new-to-us Mercedes Unimog out for exercise: spartan insidebut the inclinometer is a nice touch.

This rig cost the county less than a hundred copies of the book, COE: The First Sixty Years. Buy a copy of the book. It’s not camouflaged, so it's easier to find wherever you park it!

The Cd'AAA would like to facilitate the hangar owners and renters in being pro active about preventing trouble at the airport.

We encourage all hanger owners and renters to place the above Emergency Contact sign in a window visible from the street. This will provide a quick way to notify the hanger owner or renter if anything unusual is noted by airport personnel or other hanger owners.Signs can be obtained from Murdo Cameron, 640-1620, or Mike Gossett, 755-2720.

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Airport security is everyone's responsibility

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New and Renewing Members

Mike Gossett Murdo Cameron (3 yrs)Darrell Kisler Steve Koepl

Jerry Rose Reg Bach

Cd'AAA Meeting placePublic Library, 8385 N. Gov't. Way

Hayden, ID 83835

Items Discussed at the February 18 Meeting

The meeting was called to order by VP Mike Zaidlicz at 4:30 p.m.

Present: Mike Zaidlicz, Gene Soper, Brett Seright, Gretchen Roth, Jerry Rose, Elsbeth Roach, Allen Peterson, Darrel Kisler, Dean Haagenson, Rod Genter, Joan Genter, Greg Delavan, Phil Cummings, Murdo Cameron, Charlie Branch, Reg Bach.

Previous Minutes were approved as published.

Treasurer's Report: $2660; membership form will be changed to new dues structure.

Election of Officers and Directors will be held in March. It was noted that the meeting notice posted on Social Flight was picked up by General Aviation News and can be added to the Cd'A Press calendar.

Old Business: ** Visitor Center: Mike Z., Mike Kostur and a contractor met at the site, discussed project needs, and Mike Z. will be looking for materials costs. Dean H. repeated that CNI will build the facility at cost. Greg said that if the plan is ready to go to permitting, it's ready to go to the BoCC. Dean will take will take floor plan and dimensions to JB Engineers to prepare the site drawing. Todd Stamm or Mike Badger (Badger Bldg. Supply) were suggested as the materials source. *** Meeting Time and Place: Brett will e-mail a date and time options survey. Greg and Phil volunteered the airport office for the next meeting. Gretchen and Elsbeth will consider special programs for the monthly meetings. M/Joan G., S/Brett, V/Unanimous to call the monthly meeting a “general membership meeting.” ** Purchase of folding tables and chairs: Phil noted that these items appear in surplus at Fairchild AFB and JB Lewis-McChord periodically, and could be added to the truck. ** Compass Rose project: a possible location has been found on the north side near the fire station; an improvement sorely needed, as Empire Airlines has to swing compasses and calibrate ADHRS avionics at Hillsboro, Oregon.

Phil Cummings provided a briefing on airport management and regulatory agencies.

M/Charlie, S/Murdo, V/Unanimous to adjourn at 5:49 p.m.

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The Helio Courier Ultra C/STOL Aircraft: An Illustrated Developmental History (629.133 ROWE at Hayden Library) notes on page 54 that “following the outbreak of the Korean War, the U.S. Government unwittingly changed the entire complexion of the light-plane industry. Through the Controlled Materials Plan, USAF was given the power to commandeer, in effect, the capacities of established light-plane manufacturers.” Four of the seven leading companies had no choice but to take on military orders and drop their light aircraft. Aeronca had been contracted to build the Helio Courier, and planned to drop production of the 15AC Sedan... Burl Rodgers of Chugiak, Alaska holds the 15AC Type Certificate, and was close to producing new airplanes a few years back. Helio Courier and Stallion assets were purchased in 1992, and the company is close to producing new airframes. The Helio 2000 (1984 design) drawing looks similar to the Quest Kodiak... *** From your newsletter editor, Charlie: Send newsletter items to the editor via e-mail to BoyingtonFieldChamp@gmail.com URLs: Looking Up, Way Up! The Burt Rutan Story is a movie in production by antennaFILMS, which is being funded in a kickstarter campaign. Burt is “too busy to talk” as he finishes up this latest airplane design to show at Oshkosh this year. “The last time I built an airplane in the garage was 1967, and this will be the last time.” 15 February 2015 in his garage... I hope that he'll reveal this project to Cd'AAA before they travel.

http://www.aerographs.com/ Photographer John Slemp is collecting the stories that accompany high-resolution photographs (front and back) of the Bomber Jacket Project from the veterans that wore them.

Carbon fiber pilot's helmet is reviewed by the Sydney Morning Herald Innovation Editor.

A recent study using a new app shows “significant improvements in critical visual functions” for pilots in need of reading glasses...

After receiving a aerial photo of the Canadair seaplane scooping water on Lake Coeur d'Alene, I spotted it taxiing, so I waited outside the airport office to be certain, and it took off (light) past the office. Mike Kincaid reports that they are conducting training operations from Spokane International (GEG, Geiger Field). Best video of these in operation: https://vimeo.com/108985362 (and a nice homage to ground crews, too!)

Here and ThereHooray! This is the place where your invoices and statements are generated and payments entered for airport accounts. Mary Hopkins and Linda Leigh will help you with account questions, complaints and compliments.

As a former occupant of a similar front counter position, I can attest that you'll find greater satisfaction out of exercising the first and third of those three expressions.

No, I did not enter the airport office at the time of the Rapture... General Aviation News, Trade-A-Plane and other publications are available here, too! (I took that stack of newspapers to the recycle station on Ramsey Road, so that chair is waiting...

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Mooney Mite Maven? Mike Gossett's project: parts and pieces to build three more to join the complete airframe at left.

After designing Gene Soper’s Dart-G (built 1938, see the COE history book for details) as the vice president and chief engineer at Monocoupe Aircraft, Albert W. Mooney went on to design drones at Culver Aircraft during World War II. The tricycle geared PQ-14 drone was the direct ancestor of the Mite. Since the two-place airplane field was dominated by Cessna and Piper, Al chose a single-seater while still dreaming of a four-place airplane. While thinking of bringing a lower-cost engine into the project (1946), he approached

Waukesha and Hercules for engines, and then went to Powell Crosley of Crosley Motors, who provided two engines for testing. This was a water-cooled 45 cubic inch, four cylinder engine, producing 25 horsepower, which John Peek of Port Arthur, Texas used to invent the new 45 cubic inch hydroplane class that became nationally recognized and popular on the Florida and Texas coasts. These were tiny boats, running at close to 90 mph. When John Peek discovered crankshaftbreaking at critical harmonics, he machined his own from billet steel, as most designers found they always had to do something to this new, mostly aluminum engine. After two years of tweaking the Crosley engine, the Mite was converted and certified with the 65 hp Lycoming as the M-18L and the earlier versions were converted at no charge. In 1953, Mooney moved to Kerrville, Texas, where production continued of the M-18C (Continental A-65-8) and M-18L (Lycoming O-145-B), renamed the “Wee Scotsman”. I can recall building this “low parts count” kit during my grade school years, though it may have been a Hawk model kit, rather than this Lindberg model.

Gordon Baxter writes in his biography of Al Mooney that he builtthe scale models of both the M-18 and M-20, painted both black,put them under glass so that Al could inspect them together fromany angle. The M-20 four-seat airplane scaled up beautifully From the M-18. The “Wee Scotsman” introduced the plaid Scotchlite reflective tail. For more information: Mooney Mite dot com history pages, and Aerofiles.com

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Member Classifieds

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Services: Private/Commercial Examiner for SES ratings and Designated Pilot Examiner for Light Sport Airplanes: Mike Kincaid (208) 661-1588 seaplanes@roadrunner.com

Mike Kincaid departing SZT 1415 local 09 Aug 14

Latitude Aviation is an independent flight school providing instruction for Private, Instrument and Commercial certificates in a Cessna 150 and Mooney M20C with a Garmin 430W. Aircraft are part of a flying club, which reduces the cost of flying considerably - come and see why being a part of a club is both fun and affordable. Please call Jeff Fouche CFI-IA at 208.818.5547.

Latitude Aviation is looking for office space on the field. Must have public access. Adjacent hangar a plus, but not required. Please call Jeff Fouche at 208.818.5547 with available space. Also looking for Cessna 172 for dry lease!

Air Coeur LLC is a flying club on the Coeur d Alene airport. We have both Partner and Associate (non-equity) memberships available in our flying club, which has a Mooney M20C and Cessna 150 for our fleet. Easily the lowest cost of ownership and flying time in the area. Full-time instructor CFII available. Please call Jeff Fouche, President/CFII 208.818.5547. (12/14)

**Pre-China U.S. Made Craftsman tools and Cabinet (Cabinet $450 at Harbor Freight w/o tools)**Shop light on extendable tripod base **Little Giant Ladder (new cond. $150 Costco, $100) **Mini-Fridge** 10-month old GE Refrigerator/Freezer (US Made) with french doors Contact Joan Lewis at (208) 773-3353

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Member Classifieds, cont.NOTE: CdAAA members may post classified ads for any item or service, not just for airplanes.

For Sale: Four 7-acre residential lake view homesites on 2000-foot turf airstrip (ID65) on scenic Hwy 97 10 miles south of I-90. Price per lot is negotiable or entire 34-acre package $777,000. Information: Don Pischner (208) 667-5770. www.donpischner.com

For Sale: 1967 Piper Twin Comanche PA-30 Always hangared, many upgrades, long TBOs, reputation for reliability. Info: Jim Irving (208) 699-8637

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Services: Designated Pilot Examiner for Light Sport Airplanes: Mike Kincaid (208) 661-1588, seaplanes@roadrunner.com

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For Sale:Aluminum fuel tank, 50 gal,, 12 volt pump, trailer with battery, extra hose. $1500.

Contact Mike: Kincaidmd11@gmail.com208-661-1588 (10/14)

*** For Sale or Rent ***

T-Hangar at end of Miles Avenue: Sell for $28,000 or Rent for $225/month

Dean phone 208-667-2456 (11/14)

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CdʼAAA 2015 dues reminderThe Coeur d’Alene Airport Association operates on a calendar-year cycle. That means everyone’s membership of $25 for 2015 (or $45 for two years, or $65 for three) is due. Please pay your dues promptly and retain your voting rights at the Annual Membership Meeting.Thanks, Allen Peterson CdAAA Treasurer

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Dues are $25 per year

On September 16, 2014 the Coeur D’Alene Airport initiated a Wildlife Hazard Assessment (WHA) to address the potential risk posed by wildlife on and near the airport. The WHA is a 12-month ecological study that must be performed in accordance with FAA guidance at Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 139.337, "Wildlife Hazard Management." This assessment will be conducted by an FAA-Qualified Wildlife Biologist that will identify wildlife activity, available habitat, and wildlife management strategies. Based on the results of the WHA study, FAA will determine whether a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan is needed for the airport. ***We would ask that if you are flying into or out of the Airport and you see some wildlife that could be hazardous to the flying public, that you please email the Airport with the time and approximate location of the hazard so we can use that information in the study. For questions or more information, contact the Airport Office @ 208 446-1860 or shoot us an email @ mhopkins@kcgov.us Thanks and Safe Flying!!!

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Airport staff appreciate anyone willing to haul the old newspapers and other publications to the recycling centers... Last month I packed a stack of all but the past week's worth of newspapers on my monthly run to the Ramsey Road Solid Waste Transfer Station. The more volume you can keep out of the landfill, the longer the landfill will last. It's not cheap to open a new landfill, and likewise for closing the old one when it's full. “Going Green” can save you money... (thinking about property taxes, anyone?) One man's opinion... Charlie