Archive for July 2023
ANNUAL WRANGELL-ST. ELIAS WORK PARTY AT MAY CREEK, ALASKA
RAF Alaska Liaison Al Clayton reports that on the June 16-17 weekend, ten RAF and EAA volunteers in six aircraft based overnight at his Fireweed (0AK8) airstrip in preparation for the work party he organized at May Creek, (MYK), about 11nm southeast of Fireweed, (and McCarthy, PAMX.) “We enjoyed good food, beverages, live music and…
Read MoreRE-OPENING OF TWO HEARTED AIRSTRIP CELEBRATED
The re-opening of Two Hearted Airstrip (6Y5) on Lake Superior in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is the subject of an article and video report with Michigan Liaison General Grant on Upper Michigan’s Source Channel 6. View the video/article HERE.
Read MoreNORTH FOX ISLAND DRAWS VISITORS
Michigan’s North Fox Island, 6Y3 is seeing a healthy increase in use, in great part because of the improvements and maintenance RAF volunteers and new friends continue to take on. RAF Michigan Liaison General Grant reports that volunteers began landing Friday, July 7 to continue the work. By Saturday, 14 planes had brought more than 20 volunteers…
Read MoreRAF’S SEA OF ORANGE AT AIRVENTURE
From high school campers to high-time pilots, the RAF engaged a wide group of AirVenture attendees throughout the week at Oshkosh. The RAF was invited to join displays at both the US Forest Service and Daher booths, and Hartzell again this year provided prime space on their rooftop for the traditional Tuesday morning Manderfield’s donuts and…
Read MoreWORTH THE READ: CRAIG FULLER 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 by Craig Fuller, a dedicated RAF supporter and the former President of AOPA. RAF – Just Doesn’t Get Any Better: Only a few weeks had passed from the…
Read MoreTOWN OF KEENE TURNS OUT TO REPAIR MARCY FIELD
It’s not just aviators who value local airfields. On July 15, Marcy Airfield near Keene, New York suffered extensive grounds vandalism. The malicious episode really touched the town’s nerve, as the turf grounds are used for a number of complementary events, like the Keene Farmers Market, a summer concert series, and the local Youth Commission’s…
Read MoreRAF TEAM EMPHASIZES AVIATION AS VITAL TO RECREATIONAL ACCESS
The US Forest Service is on a year-long public conversation to improve its recreation program on its forests and grasslands. RAF Oregon Liaison Bill Ables and RAF Public Lands Consultant Ron Normandeau attended the USFS three-day virtual “Recreational Knowledge Workshop” and reinforced the importance of aviation, and the RAF success getting Congressional appropriations to fund…
Read MoreANNUAL SCHAFER MEADOWS WORK PARTY
Eighteen volunteers in 11 aircraft wrapped up a successful work party at Montana’s Schafer Meadows on Saturday, July 15 under the direction of MPA Past President and RAF supporter Pete Smith of Lewistown. RAF Montana Liaison Scott Newpower had listed tasks that needed to be done. Volunteers, including MT Aeronautics Director Tim Conway and his…
Read MoreAUGUST FEATURED AIRSTRIP: HAVANA REGIONAL, ILLINOIS
Each month we highlight an airstrip with hopes that you will get out and enjoy these special places. This month, we’re featuring Havana Regional, IL. Havana Regional Airport in Illinois, (9I0) is near a small, welcoming town on the Illinois River. Thanks to the creativity and efforts of RAF Illinois Liaison Mike Purpura, Havana’s recreational opportunities will stretch…
Read MoreLESSONS LEARNED ABOUT THE BACKCOUNTRY FROM A CAL FIRE AIR TANKER CAPTAIN
Click here to read RAF Supporter Rick Schlink’s article about the lessons he’s learned during his career as a Cal Fire Air Tanker Captain/Grumman S2F-3AT Instructor and how they relate to backcountry flying.
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