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JOE FEILER

RAF supporter Joe Feiler of Casper, Wyoming loads his tools into his Cessna Cardinal and brings his skills where the RAF is making an impact. His support has included a donation of materials and his volunteer labor constructing Cabin 4 at Ryan Field. Joe created a plaque that is mounted on the front of the cabin honoring his father, a World…

THE BUZZ ABOUT THE RAF

The RAF keeps making news, and current aviation media is helping us share the RAF story and mission. We appreciate these opportunities for increased public awareness. Some recent highlights: AirVenture images worth the look – Flying Magazine published stunning photos from the recent AirVenture, including the Daher Kodiak 100 branded with the orange RAF logo. The display showcased the…

RAF SUPPORTER JOE FEILER STEPS UP TO WYOMING LIAISON

RAF supporter Joe Feiler of Casper, Wyoming loads his tools into his Cessna Cardinal and brings his skills where the RAF is making an impact. His most recent support came in the form of his donation of the materials and his volunteer labor constructing Cabin 4 at Ryan Field. RAF volunteers gathered for a special…

HARTZELL CONTINUES TO OFFER $1,000 SAVINGS TO RAF SUPPORTERS, BOOSTING RAF MISSION THROUGH 2023

Our friends at Hartzell Propeller are continuing to offer a $1,000 discount for RAF supporters on four backcountry propellers. In addition, Hartzell is contributing $250 to the RAF mission for each new Hartzell prop sold due to this special offer through 2023! “We love this partnership. It’s a real benefit to current RAF supporters, and a welcome incentive to becoming an RAF supporter,”…

YOU ARE JUDGED BY THE COMPANY YOU KEEP

Betting you’ve heard that old saying, thought to go back to Aesop, the Greek. Personally, I thought my wise mother coined this phrase. It occurred to me much later in life that not only was she trying to keep me out of trouble, but she truly set the stage for one of life’s most important…

Jerry Cain

“When I raised my hand at a Montana Pilots Association’s Directors retreat in Bozeman in September of 2003, I had no idea what I was getting myself into,” Jerome “Jerry” Cain says of his role in the eventual formation of the RAF. Jerry, as one of the original six Founders, tapped his Defense Department Federal…

MONTANA GOVERNOR AND FIRST LADY VISIT RYAN FIELD

This past week Montana Governor Greg Gianforte and First Lady Susan Gianforte stopped by Ryan Field while visiting the Flathead area. The Governor is a private pilot with an SEL rating, and both he and Susan knew about Ryan Field and volunteers’ efforts there. They were impressed and expressed appreciation for all the work that…

GA NEWS REPORTS DAHER PARTNERSHIP WITH RAF

General Aviation News reports on Daher’s partnership with the Recreational Aviation Foundation to help maintain backcountry airstrips. Read the article HERE. Submitted on August 8, 2023.

WATERBURY TASKS DRAW CROWD OF VOLUNTEERS

“We could not be more impressed with the turnout we had today for the RAF work party at N41 Waterbury Airport,” RAF Connecticut Ambassador Brian Thomas said of the July 29 airfield event. RAF Connecticut Liaison Andrew Lyons, Ambassadors Greg Delp and DJ Nicholson, and members from local EAA chapters accomplished a variety of tasks. “The group of…

DAHER’S SUPPORT OF RAF BACKCOUNTRY AIRSTRIP PRESERVATION REVEALED

Aviationpros.com reports on the Kodiak aircraft provided to the RAF and US Forest Service. Read the article HERE.