Archive for June 2023
TEXAS ADDS A LIAISON, JOHN CYRIER
Texas native John Cyrier became enamored with aviation at age 11, when his older brother flew him to a local airshow in a J3 Cub. He received his private pilot license shortly after graduating from Texas A&M University where he was in the Air Force ROTC and the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band. John currently owns…
Read MoreONE DAY ALL THIS WILL BE YOURS
Who hasn’t experienced their own version of the scenario – Your parent or grandparent proudly standing in front of a wall of clutter they’ve accumulated. With arms outstretched, they say, “One day all this will be yours!” It is not uncommon for the RAF to receive a call or visit from generous, well-meaning folks whose…
Read MoreRAF SUMMER EVENTS: JOIN THE FUN!
There are many fun upcoming events on the RAF calendar to attend! From West Virginia to Washington, the following July events will have an RAF volunteer present: July 1: West Virginia Dog Days, West VirginiaJuly 7-9: UBCP Fly-In at Smiley Creek, IdahoJuly 7-9: Isle Airport Fly-In, MinnesotaJuly 8: North Fox Island Work Party, MichiganJuly 14-16:…
Read More92-YEAR-OLD AIRSTRIP IN IDAHO GETS IMPROVEMENTS
Moose Creek Ranger Station is one of the oldest in the USFS at 102 this year. The short runway (04/24) at the Ranger Station turns 92 this year. The runways were created with heavy equipment brought in piece by piece and reassembled, but once the Wilderness Act was signed in 1964, mechanized equipment was no longer allowed.…
Read MoreJOHN CYRIER
Texas native John Cyrier became enamored with aviation at age 11, when his older brother flew him in a J3 Cub to a local airshow. He received his private pilot license shortly after graduating from Texas A&M University where he was in the Air Force ROTC and the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band. John currently owns…
Read MoreRAF Podcast #12: Al Clayton & Childs Glacier
After an extended hiatus, the RAF Podcast is back! In Episode #12, RAF Liaison Al Clayton describes growing up in Alaska and opening a new airstrip adjacent to Childs Glacier on the Copper River.
Read MoreDan Prill
Dan Prill of Sand Coulee, Montana, has interests as varied as the snacks aisle at your supermarket. From flying his Cessna 185 off his own airfield, to the slower pace of trolling for fish in his kayak. For many summers, Dan and his wife Margie flew their SuperCub on floats to his family’s rustic fly-in…
Read MoreRAF OUTFITTER JULY FEATURED ITEMS
This month, we’re featuring all of our RAF hats. Get yours in time for the summer sun, and for Oshkosh if you’re heading there. Wearing your RAF hat is an easy way to find your RAF community in a crowd. We have a great selection of different styles and colors, including our new kid’s hats!…
Read MoreANNUAL MAINTENANCE COMPLETED AT MONTANA’S MEADOW CREEK
Each year, the Montana Pilots Association coordinates a work party with the US Forest Service at Meadow Creek airstrip, 0S1 above the South Fork of the Flathead River along the Bob Marshall Wilderness. MPA volunteers, MT Aeronautics staff, the occasional state aircraft and RAF volunteers mow the airstrip, tie-down and camping area, clean the R.T.…
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