Archive for May 2023
JUDSON RUPERT
Day job: Principal Engineer at Lycoming Engines Favorite airstrip: 1PA4 “Wagner” Next Adventure: Fall foliage tour through the northeast with the Cessna 170
Read MoreMOWER RELAY ENDS SUCCESSFULLY AT NORTH FOX ISLAND
When former RAF Director and pilot Peter Burwell learned that it was taking twelve hours to mow the turf field at Michigan’s North Fox Island, he began the search for a suitable John Deere mower. Burwell, CEO of C&B Operations, a network of John Deere dealerships throughout the Midwest, located a mower in Luverne, MN,…
Read MoreLAKEWOOD LODGE VOLUNTEERS EARN A+
Each year, RAF volunteers help out at Bob and Judy Gillette’s beautiful Lakewood Lodge, Wisconsin, in appreciation for Gillettes welcoming the public to use their airfield, 14WS. RAF Director Jeff Russell reports that this year’s weather for the May 19-21 weekend work party was perfect, and over a dozen volunteers tackled all the projects Judy had listed. “We must…
Read MorePEYTON WOLTER
Peyton Wolter is a true outdoors enthusiast with roots deeply embedded in the woods and lakes of Wisconsin. From a young age, the outdoors has been a constant in her life. She developed a passion for active pursuits and never backed down from a new adventure. Hunting, fishing, hiking, snowmobiling, wakeboarding, scuba diving – she…
Read MoreChuck Jarecki
To simply call Chuck Jarecki of Polson, Montana, an “RAF Supporter” falls way short of the contributions this pilot and retired rancher has made to the RAF and to general aviation. He was one of those six fellows around the campfire who recognized the need to protect aviation access to the backcountry, and asked, “If…
Read MoreENJOY RYAN FIELD ALL SUMMER
The Ryan Fly In Weekend is not taking place this year, but we encourage you to visit and enjoy beautiful Ryan Field (2MT1) any time during the summer months! For a quieter, “get back to nature” experience, plan on visiting Ryan on a weekday, when the airfield is typically less busy and you can fully…
Read MoreSTEVE RUETER
Day job: Retired farmer and yardmaster from the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Favorite airstrip: Besides his own (Rueter Airfield) Seeley Lake, Montana Next Adventure: The Northeast to see the fall colors (New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, etc.) Submitted on June 10, 2023.
Read MoreWORTH THE READ: MIKE TODD 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 Mike Todd, a career pilot and longtime RAF Supporter. You might think that it would get old and stale, this flying thing. Modern avionics make navigation accurate…
Read MoreRAF OUTFITTER JUNE FEATURED ITEMS
To celebrate 20 years of the RAF, we’re taking 20% off our Anniversary products on the RAF Outfitter for the month of June! Our stylish 2023 hat features the anniversary logo and the year 2023 embroidered on the side. Our handsome Gerber knives have the anniversary logo etched on the aircraft-grade aluminum handle. These items…
Read MoreJOIN A 20 YEAR CELEBRATION NEAR YOU
The RAF is thrilled to wish all its friends, supporters, and volunteers a hearty “Happy Twentieth Anniversary” this year. We mark the third weekend in June as our official Anniversary, and here are the locations where events are planned. Find one you’d like to fly to, and join the party! June 15-18: June 23-25: July…
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