Archive for October 2023
MOOSE CREEK FENCING PROJECT DETAILED BY CLEARWATER (ID) TRIBUNE
The Clearwater Tribune details RAF volunteer efforts to fly fencing materials and volunteers to Moose Creek. Read the story HERE.
Read MoreSAYING THANKS IS NOT ALL THAT HARD, BUT BEING THANKFUL MIGHT TAKE SOME THOUGHT
As we approach Thanksgiving, the first of the holiday season, I find myself thinking about how we should spend that day. That part isn’t so hard. It usually involves gathering with friends and family, eating some good food and sharing some good time together. Not a heavy lift. Also not too difficult, is to simply…
Read MoreMargie Prill
To say Margie Prill is husband (and RAF co-founder) Dan’s “backup” is true, but it only tells part of the story. “We hosted a burger barbecue in our hangar in Sand Coulee way back in about 2002. More than a dozen folks came, and the topic was backcountry recreational flying, and building interest in preserving…
Read MoreGIVING THANKS TO OUR MANY VOLUNTEERS
It may be out there, but we don’t know of another organization with such dedicated volunteers. We feel the RAF stands out with its more than 11,000 supporters spread throughout our entire country – six time zones – and functions nearly entirely on volunteer efforts. “Around 150 volunteers are actively working year-round on RAF mission-related…
Read MoreSEASONAL VEGETATION MANAGED AT LAS TRANCAS
RAF California Ambassador Jeremy Lezin reports that Las Trancas airstrip (17CL) on a bluff above the Pacific shore north of Monterey Bay “received a much-needed haircut” in early November. He and RAF supporters Barry Porter and Ken Locke-Paddon rented a large Kubota tractor and flail mower to chop down aggressive weeds and bushes surrounding the…
Read MoreUSFS-RAF FENCE PROJECT UNDERWAY AT MOOSE CREEK, ID
“It was eye opening to witness how completely the Forest Service entrusted the RAF to plan, prepare, and airlift heavy materials into Moose Creek Ranger Station to replace hundreds of feet of fence,” RAF Supporter Tom Jensen said, as he pitched in with other volunteers to help replace jackleg fence at the Idaho USFS airstrip…
Read MoreWORTH THE READ: TODD SIMMONS 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 Todd Simmons, the President of Customer Experience at Cirrus Aircraft, and the Vice President of the RAF. Give me a sign … In a world of non-stop…
Read More2023 RAF PHOTO CONTEST CONCLUDES
The 2023 RAF Photo Contest has concluded. Thanks to our supporters, we had a great turnout of submissions! Again this year, our VP’s of Appreciation took time to review and judge them anonymously. The “RAF Mission” category yielded great images of what we do and why, and the regional photos help us showcase the beauty…
Read MoreRAF OUTFITTER NOVEMBER FEATURED ITEM
Our 2024 hat is here! It’s a classic trucker style mesh snap-back hat in fun, rich colors. It features the RAF logo on the front and the number ‘2024’ is embroidered on the side in orange. Get yours today! To order the Featured Item, click here. If you have questions, please email contact@theraf.org or call 406-582-1723. Your RAF…
Read MoreJOE AND JIM BROWN OF HARTZELL – THANKS HARDLY SEEMS ENOUGH
Submitted November 20, 2023
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