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The Idaho Aviation Foundation benefits general aviation in Idaho by supporting initiatives and projects designed to maintain, upgrade and develop airstrips, improve access, and promote safety at backcountry and recreational airports.
Aviation License Plates Now Available Thanks to the Idaho Aviation Foundation - January 2, 2012
Aviation enthusiasts now have a new 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 a special place for pilots. This fantastic product is due to the persistance of the Idaho Aviation Foundation's own Larry Taylor who shepherded it through the state legislative process for over a year. In addition to the regular registration fee, the specialized plates will cost an extra $35 initially, and $25 at renewal. If your plates are not immediately due for renewal any remaining registration time will be credited to the new plate. Customized numbers and letters, such as an aircraft's N number will cost another $25 initially, and $15 at renewal. Only five characters are available on the plates, so you may not be able to have the "N" on it. Sample plates, suitable for hanging on your wall (but not on your vehicle) are available for $30. Roughly one-half of the license plate sales proceeds will go to the Idaho Aviation Foundation and the Idaho Airstrip Network, sponsors of the program. The rest will stay with the Idaho Transportation Department for administration purposes. The plates will be available at the usual county vehicle registration offices and online at http://itd.idaho.gov.
Idaho Aviation Foundation Contributes to Shower/Restroom Facility at Garden Valley (U88) Airport - May 19, 2011
There is construction activity this spring at the Garden Valley Airport. A consortium of aviation groups, an agency, and pilots have pooled their resources to construct a shower and restroom facility at the airport. The building will feature showers with hot and cold running water as well as the restrooms. The building will also feature a covered pavilion area to shelter users from the elements during fly-in activities. Steve Burak of Emmett is coordinating the effort and providing roofing, windows, and siding at cost. Mike Harrison and Larry Cobb are providing the plumbing labor; Tom Jones is donating concrete labor; Bill Langdon is donating the sheeting as well as the framing labor; Jan Lee is doing the texture and painting; The Idaho Division of Aeronautics is completing the electrical, excavation, and septic work. Roadrunner Concrete is doing additional concrete work. Dave Rauscher created the drawings for the project. Funding is being provided by the Idaho Aviation Foundation, the Idaho Aviation Association, the Treasure Valley Chapter of IAA, and various individuals. When completed, the building will compliment the airport facility for the flying public. It will rival other Idaho airports like Johnson Creek and Smiley Creek which attract pilots from all over Idaho as well as the rest of the US and Canada.