Archive for May 2020
RAF Podcast #7: The Ryan Field Story
John McKenna talks about Ben and Butch Ryan and the donation of their airfield to the RAF to preserve their love of aviation and the land.
Read MoreGATEWAY TO TETON RECREATION GETS AMENITIES
RAF Idaho Liaison Tim Riley reports that the improvements to the airport camping facility at Driggs Airport, (KDIJ) are ready for use. The project was a collaborative effort between the RAF, the Idaho Aviation Association, (IAA), the City of Driggs, and its Airport Board. Thanks to financial support from each, a 12′ x 16′ cedar pilot shelter,…
Read MoreBILL ABLES
After family, service to community is Bill Ables’ next driving thought and motivation. He was raised in Pendleton, OR and graduated from Oregon State University as a Wildlife Biologist in 1973. He always loved the idea of flying, and earned his pilot license in 1975; but was drawn to a career in public service in the…
Read MoreJOHN “JC” CARROLL
Indiana Ambassador Day job: Captain of a major airline. Favorite airstrip: I have two “favorite” airstrips. The first being the place I’m landing on right now as it’s likely a place of my choice. Next is Ryan Field. Enough said about that place as it speaks for itself. Next adventure: My next adventure is jumping in my 185 and…
Read MoreRAF Podcast #6: John Nadeau
Bill chats with John Nadeau about growing up next to an airfield in Massachusetts, finally becoming a pilot and an airfield owner which lead him to become the RAF’s knowledge leader in the Recreational Use Statutes initiative. This is a very informative podcast for anyone who owns (or knows someone who owns) an airfield and…
Read MoreRAF Podcast #5: Katie Pribyl
Bill talks to Katie about growing up on a ranch in Montana, becoming an airline pilot, a communications director for GAMA, then program director for AOPA before going full circle back to the ranch where she grew up to raise cattle and fly her 180 around the Montana backcountry.
Read MoreRAF Podcast #4: Carmine Mowbray
Bill and Carmine discuss her experiences learning to fly, volunteering for the RAF, flying to Alaska with Chuck Jarecki and the background for her book “Havoc Red” about flying bombers to Russia via Watson Lake Canada.
Read MoreRAF Podcast #3: Tim Clifford
Bill talks with Tim Clifford retired RAF VP and Board Director about learning to fly in Ohio, helping build the second story of the RAF and opening new backcountry airfields in Florida.
Read MoreRAF Podcast #2: Steve Thompson
Bill has a conversation with Steve Thompson about his learning to fly at 16 in Texas, becoming an airline pilot and finally an RAF State Liaison.
Read MoreRAF OBSERVES SOCIAL DISTANCING RECOMMENDATIONS
No doubt all RAF friends and supporters are eager to participate in recreational flying and the special social opportunities that come with it. While airstrips are open, the RAF is observing social distancing, and is not participating in any events, for the health and safety of all. Watch the RAF Event Calendar for updates, and…
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