Archive for January 2024
HARTZELL DISCOUNTS PROPS FOR RAF
Hartzell Propeller extends their discount on backcountry props to RAF supporters for 2024. Read the GA NEWS report HERE.
Read MoreNEW WEBSITE HIGHLIGHTS ALASKA CABIN AVAILABILITY
RAF Alaska Liaison Jeff DeFreest and his wife Kari – who serves as an RAF VP of Appreciation – have the privilege of accessing many of Southeast Alaska’s US Forest Service lakefront cabins available for rent. They are enthusiastic about promoting and preserving the experience for others who wish to visit the Alaskan wilderness and…
Read MoreFAA ANNOUNCES IDENTIFIER FOR REOPENED MAINE AIRPORTS
The official word from the FAA is that Red Pine airport located within The Nature Conservancy’s Saint John River Forest in northern Maine now has an FAA identifier. RAF Maine Liaison Andy Rowe and the Nature Conservancy were notified on January 31 by the FAA that, “Your airport has been created and assigned airport ID:…
Read MoreMEET OUR PEOPLE!
The RAF invites you to meet some interesting people who all share a love for what we do — getting out and enjoying recreational aviation. View our volunteers here. Or open our website, theraf.org, click on the first dropdown menu, “About”, and click “People”. You’ll meet our State Liaisons, Ambassadors, Vice Presidents of Appreciation, Directors, and key volunteers, all…
Read MoreFIRST CLASS PEOPLE
“A collection of first class, fascinating and all around wonderful people,” wrote Patty Bunce in her thank you note following this year’s annual RAF face to face board meeting at HQ in Bozeman. Patty is the spouse of RAF Director Pete Bunce, and she was referring to the time and effort involved in creating a…
Read MoreGA NEWS DETAILS SECOND RAF GRANT FOR OHIO AIRPORT
The grant will fund additional improvements at Noble County Airport (I10). Read the General Aviation News article HERE.
Read MoreEPIC WINTER SUPERCUB FLIGHT TO THE IDITAROD PODCAST WITH JEFF RUSSELL
RAF Wisconsin Director Jeff Russell tells of his epic winter flight to Alaska to watch the legendary Iditarod sled dog race in this new RAF podcast #12. Hosted by RAF President Bill McGlynn, it may just inspire you to plan a similar journey – or then again, you may prefer to enjoy this amazing story…
Read MoreCHRIS ARNO
Chris was born, grew up, and now lives in Dover Foxcroft in central Maine. After high school, Chris took after his father in the utility power line trade and now owns a power line construction company that he started with his father who has since retired. Chris has always had a vast interest in aviation,…
Read MoreWORTH THE READ: JOHN SOWLES 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 John Sowles, a longtime pilot and RAF Supporter from Maine. Bridging the Conservation Divide: I’m neither the owner or CEO of a major aviation manufacturer nor a…
Read MoreHARTZELL CONTINUES $1,000 PROP DISCOUNT FOR FOURTH YEAR, BOOSTING RAF MISSION THROUGH 2024
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 2024! “We love this partnership. It’s a real benefit to current RAF supporters, and a welcome incentive to becoming an RAF supporter,”…
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