MONTANA PILOTS' ASSOCIATION
www montanapilots.org July/August 2016
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The Voice of General Aviation in Montana Since 1939
President's Message –
Gree$ngs from Central Montana,
Spring in Central Montana has been a wet one, the country is green and some of the backcountry strips may s$ll be a bit so=. Last weekend I flew into Heller BoDom (L51) with Tricia and John McKenna, Jill and Allan Metzler, Ralph Rogers and Donald Hartrich to set cones and weed whack around the cabin. The ground was firm but the weekend prior it was reported to be too so= for a small $re aircra=. I stopped at Cow Creek to check out the new grass and possible erosion damage from the spring rains. The grass is doing well and the erosion is minor but it is s$ll premature to re-­‐open. We will reevaluate in a few weeks and decide when to reopen. Please check NOTAMS and avoid landing a=er any measurable precipita$on. You will land but might not get out! This holds true for all the Upper Missouri River Nat’l Monument strips.
Fire season has started and ForeFlight shows two TFRs in the SW part of the state so again check NOTAMS. Two weeks ago I flew into Meadow Creek to assist ScoD Newpower and crew assembling the new log outhouse. Much work was accomplished and it was a beau$ful day to cruise the Bob Marshall Wilderness and Glacier Park coming and going. We are lucky to be able to live and fly in this country.
The Schafer Meadows work session starts at 0900 July 16. There is also work to be done at Meadow Creek so there will be plenty of meaningful tasks Pete Smith, third from left, at Heller
for all who aDend... and Bottom cabin with other volunteers.
See story, page 6.
great food!
Summer is upon us and there are avia$on ac$vi$es every weekend from work sessions to air shows with fly-­‐in breakfasts in between. Help keep GA alive and strong by aDending an event or taking a non-­‐aviator for a ride.
Please contact me with any sugges$ons or concerns and fly safe.
Pete [email protected]
Volunteer work parties keep airfields safe
Spotted Bear (8U4) – Chris Morton,
Zack Anderson and Perry Brown put in a
day of volunteer work at the airstrip
along the South Fork of the Flathead.
Meadow Creek (0S1) – Volunteers
Geanette and Wade Cebulski, Scott and
Mary Newpower, Dave and Bobbi
Powers, Robert Shropshire, Chris
Morton, Trevert Adkins, and Ry Keller
flew in June 18 to begin assembling the
outhouse and picnic tables. “All the
wood, stain, etcetera is laying on the
ground up there and we hope no one
burns it for firewood!” Geanette wrote.
Mary Newpower cleaned up broken
beer bottles that irresponsible people left
just inside the tree line. Bobbi and
Geanette helped mow the landing strip.
In the background is Chris Morton's
plane. He and Ry Keller flew in with the
steak dinner Ry Keller of Bigfork cooked
steaks for a great lunch, including salads
and chips. provided by the Kalispell
EAA Chapter. See story, page 3.
Last summer’s fire has killed many of
the larch and fir trees, and work parties
will be called in the future to continue
efforts toward keeping the airstrip and
camping area safe.
Schafer Meadows (8U2)– The next
work party is scheduled July 16. Help is
needed here and Meadow Creek. Call
Wade Cebulski at 406-444-9581 or
email [email protected] for details and
a head count for the meal.
Successful North Central Hangar
Fly In / Air Fair – Willie Hurd
It was the most beautiful day ever to
go flying. The Havre Lions club cooked
a great breakfast, “known as the second
best in the state.”Our MPA members
flew youth and a few adults steadily
from 7 am until 1:30 pm.
If I may blow my own horn, the public
got to see a brand new Van's RV9A,
N923WH. Complete with FAA airworthiness certificate and ready for first flight!
There was sky bowling, a candy drop
for the kids, and for kids too small to fly,
toy paratroopers and airplanes.
To top it all off, Bob and Linda
Marshall gave many rides in the Vultee
BT-13 Valiant.
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Montana Pilots' Association
www.montanapilots.org
The only statewide organization open to all pilots and
dedicated to representing and supporting the interest of
Montana pilots.
MPA State Officers: State officers may be contacted via
the MPA website Contacts tab.
Webmaster – Will Stene
President – Pete Smith,
[email protected]
Lewistown
[email protected]
Heading Bug Editor –
Secretary – Mary Newpower, Carmine Mowbray
Seeley Lake
(406) 883-4677
[email protected]
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Treasurer–Geanette Cebulski
MPA Hangar Presidents
Seeley Lake
Central – Dan Langford
[email protected]
Five Valleys – Jim Younkin
Eastern V-President –
Flathead – Dave Hoerner
Willie Hurd, Kremlin
Gallatin Valley – Doug Cairns
Glacier – Bill Rose
Western V-President –
Glendive – Leon Baker, Sec/
David Bennett, Thompson
Treas.
Falls
Miles City – Paul Grutkowski
State Eastern Director –
Mission Valley – Larry Ashcraft
Robert Shropshire, Bozeman North Central – William Hurd
Sanders County – Dallas
State Western Director –
Perry Brown, Columbia Falls Deardorff
South Central – Bobbi Powers
Southwest – Kendra Horn
Immediate Past President –
Valley – Shane Hoyer
Scott Newpower
Vigilante – Garrett Point
We welcome these new MPA members!
Belgrade – Bob Green, At Large
Billings – Dan Meyer, At Large
Columbia Falls – David Hoerner, Flathead
Glasgow – LeRoy Kountz, Valley
Hysham – Gary Perkins, Mission Valley
Kalispell – Chris Morton, Flathead
Missoula – John Remien, Five Valleys
Moore – Donald Hartrich, Central
Sheridan – Ryan Flaming, Southwest
Please send calendar and news items to:
HEADING BUG Editor Carmine Mowbray
[email protected]
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MPA April 30 Board meeting highlights
President Pete Smith highlighted some topics in his
column last issue. Here is a more complete review of the
quarterly meeting.
Attending were Scott Newpower, Past President; Pete
Smith, Mary Newpower, Geanette Cebulski, Jim Younkin,
Willie Hurd, Robert Shropshire, Perry Brown, Dave Bennett,
Mike Ferguson, AOPA, Debbie Alke, MT Aeronautics; Steve
Rossiter, Bill Burkland, Scott Payne, Wade Cebulski, Garrett
Point, Donald Hartrich.
AOM – Scott Newpower reported that the 2016 Aviation
Conference netted MPA $1,200 of which $300 will go to the
MPA. RPA will continue to partner with us for Happy Hour at
the 2017 Aviation Conference in Billings.
AOPA – Mike Ferguson reported that 3rd Class Medical is in
the FAA Re-Authorization Bill and passed the Senate.
Newsletter – Carmine will be tasked with emailing it out it
and uploading it to the website when she completes it.
Legislative – Someone is needed to fill this position.
Rec Airstrips Committee – Scott spoke to Deb Mucklow
about changing fire grates to fire bowls; what qualifies as a
fire and bear boxes at Schafer Meadows. MPA will remove
and refinish the bear boxes. Pete offered to donate the
refinishing. Wade and Scott stated he should be paid.
Recreational Aviation Foundation – The Forest Service
closed Gates Park and Big Prairie before the Bob Marshall
was declared a wilderness area. USFS is taking comments
regarding internal trailheads and dispersed recreation.
Old Business:
Cow Creek. The grass is coming and the future
placement of erosion bars was discussed, including how
they might affect wheel pants.
Gas Tax. AOM will be heading up the effort of this,
however, it is on hold until the election. Motion supported
4¢, but Scott believes we should be asking 6¢ - 8¢.
Airway Beacons. Of Montana’s 17 airway beacons, five
are not working. Mike Rogan informed Pete that he would
like to work with the MPA to maintain them. Beacons are
not only of historical value, but when flying at night
people use them. It costs approximately $17,000 for the
electricity and lease per beacon. A motion passed for the
MPA to work with MT Aeronautics to support the
beacons.
New Business:
Budget passed unanimously.
Hangar Reports/Financials and Officers Dues Many
hangar officers are not current making it troublesome to
issue checks to such hangars. Scott moved that the
MPA hangar rebates only be issued to hangars with
officers in good standing.
ACE Academy: MPA will continue to sponsor two
students’ tuition to attend the ACE Academy that
Montana Aeronautics presents each summer.
Hangar Reports:
North Central Willy spoke regarding the Little Rockies
BLM (Zortman/MT08).
Next Meeting: Saturday, Sept. 24;11am at the Aeronautics
Building in Helena.
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Aviation Careers Exploration Academy inspires young aviators
Left: MPA ACE scholarship winner, Hayden Tillinger of
Helena, second from left, is shown here with Montana pilots
Alan Rickman, left, and Larry Larson, right. Hayden and fellow
ACE Academy student, Isaiah Kopczuk, also of Helena, had
the opportunity to talk to veteran pilots Rickman and Larson
about their airplanes and flying careers at the ACE fly-in at
Canyon Ferry on June 29. Hayden is very interested in
learning to fly, especially tail draggers.
Right: Boeing Helena project manager, Lucas Peterson,
left, with MPA ACE Scholarship winner, Gwyneth Ovalley and
other ACE students following a tour of the Helena aerospace
manufacturing facility. Students saw complex landing gear and
wing attach components being precision milled for Boeing
airliners. Harold Dramstad said, “Thanks to the MPA and the
generosity of the Montana aviation community, these students
may be inspired to pursue their dreams to fly.”
– Harold Dramstad photos
RT Adkins Memorial Outhouse goes up at Meadow Creek – Mary Newpower
Last September RT Adkins, a special Montana pilot,
accepted his permanent wings and passed to the other side.
Folks who were blessed to know him understood his love of
flying and the backcountry. You could tell that RT had been to
Meadow Creek by the stacks of cut logs in the campground
during the summer. RT was also a frequent visitor to Schafer
Meadows.
When he died, his family felt that it would be his desire to
do something for his beloved backcountry strips, so a memorial
fund for a new and much-needed outhouse at Meadow Creek
began. Scott Newpower had previously begun discussion with
the Forest Service about moving the existing outhouse to a
more suitable location. Last summer’s terrible fire burned down
the existing decrepit outhouse – to no one’s sorrow!
Due to the huge response to the request to memorialize RT,
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Scott worked with Loren Smith to order a new outhouse and
two new picnic tables.
Scott picked up the outhouse in Great Falls and drove it to
Columbia Falls, where Two Bear Air airlifted the components
by helicopter to Meadow Creek, requiring five trips
On June 18 under cloudy, blustery skies a small group of
volunteers met to assemble it all. New MPA member Chris
Morton was great help digging the hole. An extra surprise was
the arrival of RT’s son Trevert.
The group worked until late afternoon. The outhouse is
rather like putting together a jigsaw puzzle and it is not one that
has gone together easily. If you’d like to work on the project,
please let Scott know and he will let you know when he’ll be
working on it again. One date is July 16. Contact information is
on page 2 or the MPA website. – Scott Newpower photos.
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Little Did I Know – Jack Morgenstern
I was just starting the season with my custom
Istudent
haying business. Being quite industrious, I had a fleet
t was springtime in Montana, when as a young college
of haying equipment, a long list of ranch customers, and
a few college buddies,(including my brother) on the
payroll.
We had begun the season in Madras, Oregon and
then moved to the Kreis Ranch in the Bitterroot Valley
south of Missoula. John Kreis had previously sold his
ranch at Greenough, northeast of Missoula before
moving to the Bitterroot Valley.
John came to me in the field one day and explained
that the owners of the ranch he had previously owned
were having a “hell of a time” with their haying operation.
“Those boys need a little help,” he exclaimed. “They
have too much hay on the ground. Do you suppose you
could help them out?”
The Greenough Ranch is well-known today as the
“Paws Up” Ranch. My crew would be passing by the
Greenough place on our way to the James Ranch in
Ovando. We were behind schedule, but reluctantly I
agreed to stop by personally and help the Greenough
people get caught up with their baling while my crew
proceeded on to Ovando.
I arrived at the ranch just before dark, and went to the
front door of a small ranch house. I remember that it was
noisy with a lot of laughter going on inside. Finally, a man
came to the door. He said, “We’ve been expecting you.
Thanks for coming. I’ll have ‘Dad’ show you where you
can bunk.”
I believe I stayed on the ranch and baled hay for three
or four days. Each day, around noon, an older gentleman
would drive up in a well-worn ranch pickup. Each time he
would bring me a sandwich and an ice cold Coca Cola.
Of course, that coke in the bottle tasted like a drink from
heaven.
I didn’t know his name except that he was referred to
as “Dad”. He would sit on a bale of hay, and I would sit
on the tongue of the baler and we would visit.
The thing I remember most about our talks was his
intent interest in me and my hay baler. He wanted to
know how everything worked. He asked me all kinds of
questions. It was not a businesslike conversation. It was
genuine and personal. When it was time for me to go
back to work. he would watch from his pickup for a short
time then drive off.
Well, you already know the “rest of the story” as Paul
Harvey would say. I had just done business with the
Lindbergh Brothers, Jon and Land, and experienced a
great interchange with their father Charles, the “Lone
Eagle” himself.
How could I have been so dense as to not recognize
the situation until years later? I had actually read the
Lindbergh biography for a book report in high school. You
would think something would have clicked, but it didn’t.
In looking back, John Kreis, the man who sent me to
Lindbergh’s, was careful not to mention that there was
anything special
about these
particular folks.
Secondly, I was
young, under a lot of
pressure, in a hurry
and dealing with
things that were
totally out of context.
Finally, it was
blatantly obvious to
Mr. Lindbergh that I
had no clue as to
who he was. It was
that fact, I believe,
that kept our
conversations where
he enjoyed them the
most.
Little did I know . . .
Jack Morgenstern, MPA member from Lewistown, is the retired
founder of Century Companies, Inc.
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HEADING BUG July/August 2016
Third-Class
Medical Reform
in the balance
Excerpted from AOPA online–
In April, the Senate passed its version of
what’s popularly called the “Pilots’ Bill of
Rights II,” 95-to-3. The language simplifying Third Class
medical certification was rolled into the major FAA
reauthorization bill.
Before FAA reauthorization can go to the president for a
signature, the House must pass legislation and any differences
between House-and Senate-passed bills must be reconciled. If
that doesn’t happen before the July 15 deadline, Congress will
need to pass another short-term extension to keep the FAA
running.
AOPA and 12 other aviation organizations sent Congress a
letter encouraging the House to follow suit,
“…so that together we can address important issues and
reduce the costly regulatory and certification processes
that continue to stifle safety, job creation, and growth in
the aviation industry.”
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MSO taxiway closures during construction, July 18-27th
and Sept.19-25. Pilots are advised to check notams and be alert
for unexpected air traffic controller clearances.
East Poplar Airport (8U3), the Coronach Border
Station, lies directly on top, and parallel to the United States and
Canadian border. The turf runway is 3,330’x 75’ at 2,501’
elevation. The runway has a 3% grade rising to the east and is
well marked with white cones. Tie downs are located on the west
end. Amenities are sparse at East Poplar, but the airport is a
good location for crossing the border when flying north to
Canada. Remember to call customs two hours ahead of landing.
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Doolittle Raider passes – Bridger native David Thatcher,
who flew a B-25 on Doolittle’s Raid over Japan, passed away
in Missoula. Thatcher graduated from Absarokee High School
in 1939 and enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps in December
1940.
The 20-year-old was the tail gunner/engineer on the
“Ruptured Duck.” The story was the subject of the movie
“Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo.”
He was buried with full military honors including a flyover by
a B-1 and a B-25. This leaves Col. Dick Cole as the lone
survivor of the Doolittle Raiders.
RAF- MPA cooperation –
Schafer gets new firebowls
Chuck Jarecki fabricated two new firebowls and flew them
to Schafer. MPA past president and RAF Montana Liaison
Scott Newpower offered to meet him there and help unload,
but Chuck made sure he got the job done first. The two pilots
then visited with volunteers at the ranger station.
Montana Public Lands in planning
process– Ron Normandeau
Montana is fully engaged in public land planning activities
with three national forests and two BLM districts conducting
public meetings and requesting comments on their efforts.
The Custer/Gallatin NF held startup meetings FebruaryMarch and started a second round of public meetings on forest
assessment and need for change, June 14-30.
The Helena/Lewis and Clark NF held public meetings in
March to present the forest assessment and solicit comment
on the results.
The Missoula District of the BLM held kick-off meetings in
March where they explained their approach to the planning
process and welcomed the attendees to participate in the
planning process.
The Flathead NF held a meeting June 20 in Kalispell and
June 23 in Missoula to present their draft plan and Draft
Environmental Impact Statement, (DEIS) including aviation
in the plan and EIS which assures consideration in future
planning activities. The quick review identified concerns for
the wording of aviation statements and identified areas where
aviation could be included to provide better guidance to future
planning. Talking points will be distributed to the RAF/MPA
membership to submit individual comments. The Draft Plan
and DEIS were advertised in the Federal Register and the
comment period will be open until September 28, 2016.
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Heller Bottom opens for seasonal use
A group of volunteers flew to Loren Smith’s privately-owned
Heller Bottom (L51) airstrip June 30 to install cones marking
the safest 2,500 feet. They weed whacked around the Kampin
Kabin he kindly placed there for folks to use. The strip is along
the Missouri River 47nm northeast of Lewistown. The road into
the area sloughed off so the only way to get
there is by plane or boat.
Placards explain its interesting history,
and outline basic rules, like, You are
welcome to use the cabin -- It is not locked;
and There is no garbage service, please take
your trash.
The region is known for gumbo mud
during wet weather. The runway surface gets
dangerously soft if wet. Be aware of recent weather that could
have softened the soil. It may not seem problematic as you
land, but the mud can compact around your gear and make
taking off impossible. Rolling wheels also leave deep ruts.
Montana aircraft display worth seeing
Hangar and Man Cave for Sale
Stevensville Airport
– Chuck Jarecki
The Stonehenge Air Museum at
Fortine, Montana, is worth the
journey for aviation enthusiasts.
This outstanding collection of
vintage aircraft is housed in a
27,000-square-foot hangar
located at the privately owned
Crystal Lakes airport (01MT) in
Northwest Montana.
The collection was assembled
by aviation enthusiast Jim
Smith. It includes more than two dozen aircraft ranging from
a 1917 Curtis JN-4D "Jenny" to a 1944 North American
P-51D Mustang. Most of the aircraft are airworthy.
Perhaps the most outstanding member of the collection is
a 1947 British Seafire, the only airworthy one left in the
world.
Other exhibits include aircraft engines, hundreds of
aircraft models and a fine collection of aviation art.
This museum is privately owned. Curator Sam
Winefordner gives tours, if arranged in advance. Call Jeri
Talcott, museum director, at 406-752-7662 or email
[email protected]. All pilots intending to
land at Crystal Lakes airport
must individually phone for
permission to land.
A full scale replica of the
prehistoric English Stonehenge
is also located at Crystal Lakes
and is an impressive
reproduction, accurate to the
last detail.
EAA Chapter 517,
Inc. is offering the
Chapter’s
Stevensville hangar
for sale.
Unique 48’x64’
hangar located
directly ahead of
you as you drive
into the Airport
across the taxiway
from the parking lot.
No other hangars will be built between this hangar and the
spectacular view of the Bitterroots and airport to the west.
12‘x46’ deck provides excellent views of mountains and
airport ramp and runway.
Fully insulated, finished with newer gas heater.
Tiled kitchen floor, restroom with shower. Tiled floor office
space.
Two man doors.
Bi-fold main hangar bay door..
Two sinks, one over sized with hot and cold water.
Florescent lighting throughout, switched for three zones in
the hangar bay.
Telephone land line.
All offers considered.
Priced for quick sale at $175,000
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Calendar–Click HERE for current list –
events may have changed since publication
July 9 – Hands Across the Border work session, Del Bonita.
July 16 – Schafer work party. Wade Cebulski 406-444-9581
or [email protected].
July 16 – Annual Air Fair, Ennis (EKS) Breakfast 8-9:30 am.
Iron Pilot competition 9-10 am. Airshow 10-10:45. John
Bagley in his P-51 and a Pitts will perform. Choice Aviation
free lunch noon-1:30pm.
July 22-23 – Cut Bank CanAm Aerobatic Competition. Pilots
from the Northwest and Canada. Watch or compete if
qualified. Dave Ries 406-229-0376 or
www.cutbankairport.org.
Historical fiction set in WWII
C. M A R G O M O W B R A Y
Beginning with a right-seat Cessna 185
flight through the YukonTerritory, awardwinning Montana writer and MPA member
Carmine “Margo” Mowbray began research
taking her to Fairbanks; and eventually to
London to tour Churchill’s Imperial War
rooms.
Th result is 232-page Havoc Red –
Surviving the Alaska-Siberia Route,
1943, set within the Army Air Forces
Seventh Ferrying Group’s brave pilots.
When Russia was pushed to the brink by Germany’s war
machine, President Roosevelt agreed to an uncomfortable alliance
with Joseph Stalin. Nearly 8,000 aircraft were prepared in Great
Falls prior to their one-way flight to Russia. Fearing the loss of
Russia’s loyalty, top-level deals were made. “There were breaches
of security. It was a story that needed to be told,” Mowbray said.
This softcover book is available for $15.95 plus $3.95 for
mailing, signed by Mowbray at www.authormargomowbray.com or
406-883-4677; softcover and Kindle version available at
www.amazon.com.
Surviving the Alaska
-Siberia Route, 1943
July 23 – RAF/MPA/Vigilante Hangar BBQ, Lincoln (S69).
Barbecue noon to 3 pm but arrive earlier or stay later. Four
bicycles available. Burgers, hot dogs, potato salad, chili
beans, ice cream, Liz’s chocolate cake, bottled water and
Propel Zero. Or bring food to share or cook on the BBQ.
Donations accepted, but not required. RSVP to Jerry
appreciated to plan accordingly. 406-362-4743.
July 24 – EAA fly-in with free huckleberry pancake breakfast
from 8 am to noon, St. Ignatius. Mike Kuefler 406-544-2274.
August 4-6 – Montana Antique Aircraft Assoc.39th annual
Three Forks Fly In at Pogreba Field (9S5).Featured airplane
is a 1928 Boeing-40-C; Drone display and demonstration with
audience participation, flour bombing and spot landing
contest. Food, aircraft on display, gun raffle, airplane awards.
Young Eagle Flights on Thursday 9:- 11 am free for kids
8-17. Free admission. Camping and showers on site. Pat
Green 406-285-6949.
August 13 – Cabin Creek (97MT) Fly-in.
August 14 – 9th Annual Pancake Breakfast Fly In, Hysham
Airport (6U7). $5. proceeds to Hysham Lions Club. Bob
Miller406-342-5252.
August 19-21 – Montana Fun Weekend fly-in and car show,
Cut Bank. Friday night burn-outs, Lawn Chair Drive Inn Movie
in the hangar. Breakfast Sat. and Sun. 7am to 10am. Food
vendors Saturday. Cash awards for planes, cars and
motorcycles. Roy Nollkamper 406-450-1078 or Dave Ries
406-229-0376.
August 24 – Flathead Lake Sky Ranch (MT95) Fly-in.
Sept. 4 – 9th Annual Rumble Over the Bay in Bigfork. Classic
car, truck, motorcycle show in town.
Sept. 10 – Free barbecue and displays at Missoula
International.
Sept. 10 – Columbus Fly-In Breakfast, 8 am - afternoon.
Games like flour bombing and more! Hardin Graham,
406-780-0034.
Sept. 24 – Fall MPA meeting, 11 am, Aeronautics building,
HLN. All Hangar Presidents and State Board Members please
attend. All members welcome.
March 2-4 – MT Aeronautics Aviation Conference, Billings.
FREE General Aviation Barbecue
Missoula Airport Sept. 10, 11 am-3 pm.
Hangar doors will be open for viewing GA aircraft.
Skydivers will perform. Missoula Rods and Customs Car
Club will show restored and modified cars. Museum of
Mountain Flying display. Airport Director and Deputy Director
are creating the best imaginable BBQ burgers and brats.
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MPA
Air
Safety
&
Education
Foundation
Great Falls
(501(c)(3) donation is tax deductible) !
$ _______
Miles City
Mission Valley (Polson,Ronan,
Total $ ____________
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Show your
Sanders County
support
for MPA!
Mail check to: MPA
North Central (Havre)
South Central (Billings)
Mary Newpower, Secretary
Valley (Glasgow)
PO Box 1178 Vigilante (Helena)
Seeley Lake, MT 59868
Five Valleys (Missoula)
Member At Large
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