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The RAF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, however, we are not a membership organization. We rely solely on donations to fulfill the RAF mission. To become an RAF supporter, click the Join Now button to either donate or simply fill out your contact information so you will receive our communications. To become a volunteer, click the Volunteer button to learn about volunteer opportunities.
Welcome to the RECREATIONAL AVIATION FOUNDATION
The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) was founded by a group of Montana pilots who realized that the threat of recreational airstrip closure was of national concern. They also recognized that there was the need for a unified effort by pilots everywhere to protect public recreational opportunities. The RAF is dedicated to preserving existing airstrips and creating new public-use recreational airstrips throughout the United States.
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Trigger Gap, AR
DID YOU HEAR? RAF supporters will receive a $1,000 discount on the purchase of Hartzell Propeller's Voyager, Pathfinder, Explorer, and Trailblazer propellers through 2025. Read the Press Release!
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RAF’S JEFF RUSSELL HONORED AT AOPA HOOVER AWARDS RECEPTION
RAF Director Jeff Russell was honored with AOPA’s 2025 Laurence P. Sharples Award at their annual Hoover awards reception on March 19 in the historic Terminal A Lobby at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. AOPA Chairman Darren Pleasance introduced Russell, saying, “This is AOPA’s most important award, named after AOPA’s first chairman, and recognizes someone…
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HARTZELL’S NEW CARBON VOYAGER – SAVE $1,000 WHILE BOOSTING THE RAF MISSION!
Our friends at Hartzell Propeller have just announced their new Carbon Voyager propeller, and that RAF supporters can take advantage of Hartzell’s popular $1,000 discount on its purchase through 2025. This generous discount offer has been extended for the fifth consecutive year and includes the Pathfinder, Trailblazer, and Voyager propeller. As an additional benefit, for each discounted propeller…
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WHERE TO FIND RAF AT SUN ‘N FUN THIS WEEK!
Are you coming to Lakeland this week for Sun ’n Fun’s Aerospace Expo? Join your RAF friends in the Aviat booth, MD-031B. You can’t miss the beautiful RAF-branded Husky out front! We’ll be there all week, and RAF Chairman John McKenna will present a forum with Aviat Husky on Wednesday at 9 am at the Bush…
Read MoreVolunteer for the RAF
Did you know…the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) achieves its mission almost entirely through the efforts of volunteers?