Idaho 99s
Aviation + Passion + Empowerment


Dare to dream, Dare to fly, Dare to be the . . . one to touch the sky . . .
Olivia Newton-John and John Farnham song for the 2000 Olympics
Event Highlights
Ontario Airport Food Truck Fly-In
May 14, 2022 - 11 am - 3 pm - Ontario (KONO)
The change from our Council Flying event is to the Ontario (KONO) for the Airport Food Truck Fly In from 11:00 – 3:00 on Saturday, May 14.
Please let us know if you would like to attend and would have seats available or would like to join a flight as a passenger.
Currently, there are 3 seats available leaving from Nampa Airport: April (208 871-0031) has 1 seat; Cheryl (208 440-4509) has 2 seats for passengers.
Note: Our Council Flying Event on Saturday is postponed. The weather forecast for Council shows rain and low clouds. Hopefully, we can find a time to reschedule.

Idaho 99s - Council Flyin - Postponed
May 14, 2022 - 10 am - 4 pm - Council (U82)
Council (U82) Flyin (arrival by 10 am) hosted by Kathy Hughes.
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We will need to get a headcount for who will be attending,
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who has seats available and who needs rides,
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as well as the preference for sandwiches or pizza. There are two great restaurants to choose from.
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Kathy is also arranging for a tour of Carter Cutlery.
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If interested, contact Cheryl at cheryle.mccord@gmail.com

Idaho Aviation Expo - Idaho Falls
May 20-21, 2022 - Aero Mark (KIDA)
Idaho Aviation Expo and supporting the Eastern Idaho 99s at their booth. Eastern Idaho 99s are:
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seeking Idaho 99s to cover some time slots for the booth
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inviting Idaho 99s for joint lunch at the expo on Friday and/or Saturday
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planning to show the slide show of photos of Idaho 99s and Eastern Idaho 99s members on large monitor at the booth;
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Cheryl McCord is updating the slide show.
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If you are a new member and would like to have your photo (in an aviation setting) included in the slide show, please send a high-resolution photo file to Cheryle.mccord@gmail.com
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If you have your photo in the slide show but would like to update it, please send the new file
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FYI, the 2019 slide show is in video form at this link.
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Smith Prairie Work Party
Jun 11, 2022 - 10 am - Noon - (2U0)
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Joint with IAA (Idaho Aviation Association)
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Sharki Kontra is coordinating

Past Events
2022

Idaho 99s - Quarterly Meeting
May 10, 2022 - 7:30 pm -8:30 pm MDT - Online/Phone
We have a lot coming up on the calendar for May and June. Please plan to attend to help finalize plans and participation in these events:
- May 14 - Council Flyin
- May 20-22 - Idaho Aviation Expo
- Jun 1 - Chapter Dues to be paid
- Jun 11 - Smith Prairie Work Party
- Jun 22-24 - ACE Academy
- Jun 25 - McCall Airport Open House
- Other topics?
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 889 1869 5190
Passcode: 469108
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Idaho Aviation Safety Stand Down
Apr 9, 2022 - 9 am - 4 pm - Nampa Civic Center
The Idaho Division of Aeronautics 2022 Aviation Safety Stand Down
** Ways to hone our skills and make this flying season safe and fun. **
- Master Instructor Rich Stowell - Learn to Turn
- Backcountry flying initiatives
NW Section 99s Board Meeting
April 8-9, 2022 - Nampa ** REGISTRATION **
Fri, Apr 8
Lodging, Nampa, Hampton Inn, 5750 E Franklin Rd, Nampa, ID 83687
- 2 pm - 4 pm, Tour of Mission Aviation Fellowship, 112 N. Pilatus Ln.
Nampa, ID 83687
- 5:30 pm, Dinner, Jak’s Place Neighborhood Grill, 6026 Birch Ln, Nampa, ID
Sat, Apr 9 - Registration $12 (for entrance to museum)
- 11:30 am – 1:45 pm. Board Meeting over lunch ($10) in the lower hangar, Warhawk Air Museum, 201 Municipal Drive, Nampa, ID 83687
- 2-3 pm. Warhawk Air Museum tour, featuring the WASP exhibit
- 3-4:30 pm. Chapter Leader meeting, museum meeting room
- Silent Auction finish
- 5:30 pm, Dinner, Fiesta Guadalajara, 1202 N Jacob Alcott Way, Nampa, ID

Idaho 99s - March Flying Event
Mar 12, 2022 - 11 am Arrive at Glenns Ferry (U89)
Fly to Glenns Ferry (U89); arrive by 11 am
Drive in courtesy car or walk
Lunch at Y Knot Winery https://yknotwinery.com/
** Let's coordinate planes and seats **
Email to let us know if you are flying and have open seats or you would like a passenger seat.

Idaho 99s February Meeting
Feb 12, 2022 - 9 am Breakfast; 10:30 am Meeting
Fly or drive to the Nampa airport terminal.
Breakfast - The Tower Grill 9 am
Meeting - Terminal Lobby - Google Meet - Phone
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Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86479620747?pwd=cW81WVVkcjQ1U21RcFBuM3IrYlBaQT09
Meeting ID: 864 7962 0747
Passcode: 556383
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Join by phone: Dial 253 215-8782

Idaho 99s 2022 Planning Meeting
Jan 8, 2022 - 10 am
Fly or drive to the Nampa airport terminal.
The meeting is to plan for the 2022 chapter activities (flying, social, business and community outreach). Bring your 99s friends and your ideas to help create an amazing 2022 for our Idaho 99s chapter.

Past Events
2021

Idaho 99s Christmas Celebration
Dec 4, 2021
Meet at Gino's in Meridian at 6 pm for dinner.

Jerome Farmers Market
Oct 9, 2021
Canceled due to strong winds.
Fly to Jerome KJER and drive to the Jerome Farmers Market to take in the end-of-season harvest festival.

NW & SW Section Annual Meeting
Sep 9-12, 2021 - Las Vegas, Nevada
Registration and Info Early registration by July 31
Thu, Sep 9 - Optional group tickets to EXTRAVAGANZA at Bally's
Fri, Sep 10 - Seminars, Welcome Night Hors D'ouevres
Sat, Sep 11 - Breakfast, Business Meeting, Lunch, Seminars, Banquet
Sun, Sep 12 - Flying the Grand Canyon or Tour Las Vegas

Idaho 99s Smiley Creek Campout
Aug 21-22, 2021
Canceled due to smoke.
Fly in early with the route over Fairfield and Hailey for managing altitude.
Campout with the 99s or stay and dine at Smiley Creek Lodge.

Idaho 99s Glenns Ferry Flyin
July 24, 2021 - 11 am
Canceled due to heat.
Fly into the newly re-surfaced Glenns Ferry airport.
Walk 0.89 miles to Y Knot Winery to enjoy lunch with the 99s.
Take a scenic stroll back through the Three Island State Park on the Snake River.

McCall Airport Open House
June 26, 2021 - 9 am to 1 pm
Science | Excitement | History
Idaho 99s, Deanna Roe & Karin Didisse, organizing a booth.

Ace Academy - Flying Students
June 25, 2021 - 6:45 am to 10 am
Idaho Division of Aeronautics hangar; Tim Steffen organizer.
Fly students to backcounty airports and then to KMAN for their tour of the Warhawk Museum.

Ace Academy - Ground School
June 24, 2021 - 4-5 pm
Idaho 99s Lois Chattin, Sharki Kontra, Katelyn Watson and Cheryl McCord planned a short course on flying the airplane and the six-pack of instruments.
Come by and meet the enthusiastic future aviation kids.

2021 Air Derby
Jun 12-26, 2021
The Air Race Classic for 2021 is the Air Derby with a new format. Three Idaho teams are entered in the 2021 Air Derby.

Idaho 99s Picabo Flyin
Jun 13, 2021 - 9 am
Canceled
June meeting in Picabo 9-10 am. Get back in the air before the heat of the day.

Idaho 99s Fun Flying Day
May 29, 2021 - 8:30 am
A Fun Flying blank slate day; great for another Etch-Air-Sketch in the sky flight.
Join Us
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In the application, list Chapter Name as Idaho 99s
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List Section Name as Northwest
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Contact us for any questions: idaho99s@gmail.com
