Bob Rose

“I’ve had a lot of good fortune,” RAF Supporter Bob Rose says of his career path. Rather than be drafted and sent to Vietnam, Bob applied for pilot training in his hometown of Syracuse Air National Guard unit and was selected for a year of active duty at Laughlin AFB in Texas for Undergraduate Pilot…

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NON-PILOT HONORED FOR PRESERVING MICHIGAN AIRFIELDS

“Michigan Aviation simply would not be what it is today without Steve Zelle’s efforts,” RAF Chairman John McKenna says. “For a guy who never learned to fly, his enthusiasm and passion for flying off the beaten path never waivered,” McKenna added. Mr. Zelle passed away in November, but his work lives on. Stephen founded the…

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SHOP THE RAF OUTFITTER THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

The holiday season is here, and the RAF Outfitter is a great place to shop for everyone in your life! From grandchildren to spouses, we have you covered. With pullovers, onesies, windsocks, decals, and more, you can shop for the whole family! Click here to shop the Outfitter! Thank you for your support of the…

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HARTZELL PROP DISCOUNT TO RAF SUPPORTERS IS EXTENDED

RAF supporters can receive a discount on all new Hartzell backcountry propellers. A contribution to the RAF will also be made by Hartzell Propellers for each sale. Read about the discount and donation in General Aviation News HERE and EINNews HERE. Submitted on December 1, 2022.

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