WORTH THE READ: MARK BAKER GUEST EDITORIAL

Our many RAF supporters have such vast and varied experience, and we’re capturing some of their words of wisdom to share with you. This month’s guest editorial is from Mark Baker, President of Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. There are many thousands of pilots in this great country, flying millions of miles each year to many thousands…

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WHAT A RIDE

Preflight the plane, load up the gear, grab someone to join you, and head to the backcountry. The RAF is celebrating its 20th year in 2023 and we hope you are marking your calendar to celebrate with us all year long at this family reunion. I know what you’re thinking — that family reunions are…

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Libby Maus

Libby Maus – daughter, sister, wife, mother, and educator.  “I’ve enjoyed it all,” she says.  Her spirit of adventure has taken her to ski hills, lakes and rivers, hunting grounds and “outdoor vacations”.  She is always happy to meet you and hear about you and your life, as well as share her own experiences. Libby…

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BRIAN THOMAS

Connecticut Ambassador Day job: VH92A Upholstery Shop Manager at Sikorsky Favorite airstrip: N41 Waterbury-PlymouthNext adventure: The first flight after restoration of my Aeronca L3B along with hiking, and airplane camping adventures with it in the White Mountains Submitted on January 5, 2023.

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Gordon Rock

During the summer of 1964 while on a 3,600-mile Canadian kayak trip, Gordon Rock of Mercer Island, WA learned that he could hire a floatplane to view two falls on the Hay River. “It turned into quite an experience that included landing between the two closely spaced falls. It was that experience that convinced me that I wanted…

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ALICIA HERRON

Social Media Ambassador Alicia Herron earned her private pilot certificate at the age of 19 and knew she wanted to pursue a career in aviation. She then attended Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana where she completed instrument, multiengine, commercial, and CFI certificates, and a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Science. Training in Montana for several…

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RAF CULTURE: WHY IS IT THE WAY IT IS?

I get asked all the time why the RAF does things the way that we do. However, the real question is “why doesn’t the RAF do things like everyone else does?” So throughout this 20th year I am going to do my best to tell some of the back story behind who the RAF is…

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ROSS WILKE

Two things attracted Ross to aviation from a very early age. One was the family 172, which would get them to northern Wisconsin every weekend, and the second was the Cessna 185 parked across the lake when they arrived. From the first time he heard the echo of a Skywagon through the Northwoods, he was…

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RAF OUTFITTER JANUARY FEATURED ITEM

The RAF is thrilled to announce that its first Featured Item for 2023 is the popular Gerber Fastball folding knife. This limited-edition knife is engraved with our 20th Anniversary logo. The Gerber Fastball features an aircraft-grade aluminum handle, an intuitive finger flipper opening, and a pocket clip.  The RAF agrees with Gerber, that it’s important…

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