260Driver wrote:1 pax...I'll take a look at the route and maybe we could meet up on the way?

182 STOL driver wrote:

Green Hornet wrote:The "Events Calendar" on the IAA web site http://idahoaviation.com/, has posted the event as follows:
06/22/2012
All Day
Backcountrypilot.org Fly-In
Johnson Creek (3U2). Everyone welcome. Potluck Barbecue Saturday night. Contact Bryan Painter at 916-622-2593 or http://www.backcountrypilot.org
News letter no, Web site yes

Bill:
Just get me a date when we should be there "Hornets let's crankem up" -coming up on fox mike. Cycle c1611's check 122.9 for flight --- I'm 80% on this one -like to combine several events at approx.same time.

mountainmatt wrote:Already June 10th, time to start thinking about packing. Should be here before we know it.

mountainmatt wrote:Already June 10th, time to start thinking about packing. Should be here before we know it.

emflys wrote:

mountainmatt wrote:Already June 10th, time to start thinking about packing. Should be here before we know it.

I've already got all my gear on a tarp in the hangar and starting to think what what I need to NOT bring. I'm such an overpacker.

flyer wrote:I assume that we will have the POTLUCK on Saturday as we have in the past.

Dick

SteveE @ SC.org wrote:This would be a good time for a safety tip from Steve Eaton,,, kinda of an oxymoron don't you think? This was a real live experience at Johnson Creek a few years ago.... concerning Wake Turbulence.. I relate this story as a learning experience for pilots just going to JC,, and as a reminder for those who have been there. Many of you witnessed the event,, and got a little exercise to boot.. RUNNIN!!

I was going to take off in a 2 ship with a buddy of mine. He was in front and I was behind and to the left of him. As you know, there is not much room width wise because of all the planes backed up in parking down the runway. It was early morning, cool temps, no wind. We thundered down the runway, a great photo op.... I was going to take off the ground first, get above his wake and stay above him all the way out.... Well,,,, that didn't happen, he popped up first, me second, with a notch of flaps. I got, oh say, about 20 feet in the air and hit his wake, completely,, I MEAN COMPLETELY, lost the lift in my right wing. The wing dropped and the plane started headin for the trees and all the planes parked there. Some thought I was goofin off,, my pants knew otherwise. I immediately pulled off the power, I did not want to get to the planes and trees any faster than I could, immediately put everything Left,, ailerons, rudder,,(damn long flap handle, needed one of those EZ flap handle deals) my leg went over the flap handle and my toes were pushing the left rudder.... right wing tip was about a foot off the ground at this time... people were still RUNNIN.. I could see this out of my peripheral vision,, and a line of planes that were going to get smashed...

Now, at this point you do not think about what is going to happen,,, you fly,,, and I mean fly by the seat of your every being, do what ever it takes to keep going, do not give up. I had no time to be sceered,, you fly.

So, with control saying go LEFT, and about 20 feet from the parked planes, my plane ever so gently started to lift the right wing, left wing going down,, by this time I was close to the ground,, If I would have landed,, it would have been bad. With the plane starting to go left, I POURED on the power, probably a reason my throttle cable was stressed,,, So now I am heading left,, gained a few feet in altitude,,still hitting wake turbulence,, and now all the people were running on the left side of the runway,, they are now unwilling participants as well.. This feels like flying in a giant straw, no way out except down the tunnel.. With the plane heading left,, I now put in full right controls, power off to keep from getting to the parked planes any quicker... The plane responds ever so gently,, full power, now I am headed right,,, people RUNNIN again,,, full left controls,, by this time, the plane in front of me, oblivious to what is happenin,, except he is wondering why people are RUNNIN.,,, is now far enough down the runway I no longer hit his wake. My S turn flyin slowly recedes and I continue on my flight,, then I breath... and get asked 900 questions when I get back..

So, here is what happened,, I did not get airborne soon enough, hit wake turbulence and just about lost it.. What kept the plane flying when it shouldn't? It is my utmost belief that the Thrustline mod saved my ass, it kept the plane flying when it otherwise would not.. period... Well,, maybe the 180 horses helped too,, and God likes Okies.

Another incident with another buddy... He took off loaded heavy, cool morning air, no wind.. took off normal, airborne, slid right over the trees like you are supposed to do,,, caught a cool air downdraft and before he could get out of it, his tires started rolling again,, hitting the tops of the pine trees... Got to the fuel stop, changed his pants,, and continued on his way... DON'T Stop flyin,,, never give up..

I bring this story up because I saw it recently at Gastons/ OK18 flyin. Planes were lined right up behind each other,, taking off,, down a runway lined on both sides with trees.. I cringed and fortunately nothing happened. They could get over the trees and have an out. You cant do that at JC,, the trees are very tall and mountains on both side..

SO,, here is my advice for all,, take it or leave it.. Be careful with the wake turbulence on all the mountain strips, I have felt it when I have taken off after the plane is a half mile away. The cool morning air sinks,, be aware,, Lean it out on takeoff a little,, gain all the power you can before you need all you got....Give everybody room,, there is no hurry.. Be Safe.. I learned a huge lesson almost the hard way and I just wanted to pass it on so others may learn..

Ya' all have fun..

Steve

Caldwell Industrial Airport Users:

You may have noticed that there is commercial construction activity on Skyway Street -- approximately 1/4 mile east of the Flying J complex -- a new 80,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility.

Next week (June 18-22) they will be setting various pieces and parts of the new building using a crane that will stand approximately 80 feet in the air. It will be a little over 1/3 of a mile off the extended runway centerline and well below our FAA safety surfaces. I expect that the crane will not be lighted at night, but will remain erect.

This message is provided to advise you of an activity going on in the vicinity of the airport that's somewhat out of the ordinary. The construction and crane should be of no impact to any of the normal aerial activities at our airport. [Valley Air @ Hubler Field has been given this same info]

Please contact Rob Oates if you have any questions about this announcement.



Rob Oates, Airport Manager
Caldwell Industrial Airport (KEUL)
City of Caldwell, Idaho
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
208-459-9779
208-453-1370 (fax)

clenaghen wrote:New student pilot here and I am interested in attending this event. I dont have a seat available for me at this time to fly in, so was thinking about actually driving to the event (from Boise). So, first question is, I assume that non-plane flying guests are welcome? Second question is where can I go to find or who can I talk to about finding an available seat to tag along?

Also, if I do end up attending, do I need to register? Is there anything I need to bring along (I have seen references to some sort of potluck)?

Thanks!
Chris Lenaghen