by Idaho Aviation | Dec 13, 2022 | News
2022 Wilderness Within Reach From John Davis: In early September, IAA members, in association with the Idaho Aviation Foundation, completed our 34th Wilderness Within Reach Event. If you don’t know about this program, you need to. Started by by IAA VP...
by Idaho Aviation | Sep 20, 2022 | News
From John Davis, IAA Director, District 3 The Treasure Valley Chapter of the Idaho Aviation Association held their opening meeting of fall 2022 recently at the Nampa airport. With over 50 members in attendance the chapter enjoyed a BBQ dinner of hamburgers and...
by Idaho Aviation | Aug 11, 2022 | News
Heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS to Dr. Amy Hoover, the FAA’s 2022 CFI of the Year! She was presented with her award by acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen at a ceremony at Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Amy, you are awesome! Dr. Amy Hoover holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Geology...
by Idaho Aviation | Mar 15, 2022 | News
Amy is a member of IAA’s District 6. Amy learned to fly in Salmon, Idaho and still considers it her Homebase. General Aviation Awards published the following: Dr. Amy Hoover of Ellensburg, Washington has been named the 2022 National Certified Flight Instructor...
by Idaho Aviation | Mar 15, 2022 | News
Have you ever wished that your favorite airport had better transportation options to convey you that “final mile” to restaurants, lodging, or other attractions? The Treasure Valley Chapter of the Idaho Aviation Association has for many years made “final mile”...
by Idaho Aviation | Mar 11, 2022 | News
The Idaho Statesman is reporting that a development called 360º Ranch will put homes on newly subdivided parcels of land just south of the McCall Airport. The parcels would put homes in the airport’s inner critical zone — a boundary established by aircraft crash data,...
by Crista Worthy | Mar 10, 2022 | News
When you make your plans for this year, it is important for you to know that the Sulphur Creek Ranch airstrip (ID74) is CLOSED until further notice. The ranch will not be open for Fly-in breakfasts, overnight lodging, or horseback rides. The ranch is open for a...
by Idaho Aviation | Jan 20, 2022 | News
We wanted to post some beautiful photos shared with us from IAA member Jerry Branning. Jerry says: “Here are some really nice pictures my wife (Peggy Polito) took on our 1/9/2022 flight into the backcountry. Last picture is one of at least...
by Idaho Aviation | Aug 2, 2021 | News
Thanks to all who helped by buying the special license plate!Please see the attached letter from Idaho Aviation Foundation President Jim...
by Idaho Aviation | May 1, 2021 | News
We’d like to offer a $500 discount on our SayWeather, SayWeather Pro, or SayWeather Pro+ systems (www.sayweather.com) to IAA members. Rules are: one discount per system; if we have any other specials going on at the time, the member would receive the better but not...
by Idaho Aviation | Nov 24, 2020 | News
Update from George J. Parker III; photos by Crista Worthy After about five months of closure, the new runway is finally finished at Glenns Ferry (U89) and the Mayor is planning a ribbon cutting ceremony at the airport on November 27th (the day after Thanksgiving) at 2...
by Idaho Aviation | Oct 24, 2020 | News
From Bill Ables, IAA Director, Dist. II Just wanted you to know that I delivered the 500-masks to the Wallowa County Emergency Manager, Paul Karvalski today. He was very appreciative and was aware of the DART Program, but did not realize it involved local...
by Idaho Aviation | Sep 23, 2020 | News
There are now 3 webcams and a weather station at Lower Loon (C53) and a weather station at Picabo (ID82). You can view them all from our Airstrips Page.
by Idaho Aviation | May 18, 2020 | News
From Stefanie Henry of the National Weather Service, Boise ID: I wanted to introduce you to the new National Weather Service Boise Aviation webpage that can be found at https://www.weather.gov/boi/aviation.We have created this page to further enhance our weather...
by Idaho Aviation | Sep 5, 2019 | News
Aviation enthusiasts have another way to display their love for flying in Idaho. By purchasing a “Fly Idaho” license plate, they will also be supporting organizations that work to preserve and enhance the airstrips that help make Idaho...
by Idaho Aviation | Aug 12, 2019 | News
Dan Conner of the Idaho Division of Aeronautics sent this in, saying, “Just wanted to share the great work that the IAA work parties and our Divisions Maintenance crews are doing together. Great work all the way around. Thank you everyone.” ...
by Idaho Aviation | Oct 18, 2016 | News
The IAA has developed a program designed to reduce accidents often associated with “get-home-itis” or “get-there-itis,” the tendency for pilots to continue a flight to the destination, even if the weather is deteriorating or the aircraft has a...
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