Archive for February 2024
GA NEWS REPORTS NEW IDENTIFIER FOR REOPENED RED PINE
An abandoned airstrip in The Nature Conservancy’s Saint John River Forest in northern Maine was improved for recreational use with help from the RAF. The rehabbed Red Pine Grove Airport now has a new FAA identifier. Read the story HERE.
Read MoreMAINE’S RED PINE GROVE SPORTS NEW FAA IDENTIFIER
Red Pine Grove Airport in northern Maine, now identified as 82ME, marks a milestone for aviation enthusiasts with its reopening within The Nature Conservancy’s Saint John River Forest. Read the BNN Breaking article HERE.
Read MoreRAF GRANT HELPS BUILD ST. IGNATIUS PAVILION
RAF Montana Liaison and Montana Pilots Association past president Scott Newpower has been awarded an RAF grant to help fund a 16×24-ft pavilion at St. Ignatius airport, 52S. Based on the design used at the West Yellowstone airport campground with a fire pit inside, it will be located near the existing pilot lobby where there…
Read MoreSECOND RAF GRANT FOR CAVANAUGH BAY
GA News reports a second RAF grant to fund improvments at Cavanaugh Bay Airport (66S), near Priest Lake, Idaho. Read the March 18 article HERE.
Read MoreA LITTLE NUDGE IS BETTER THAN A BIG SHOVE
When I think about how the RAF functions, the methods of the life insurance salesperson surface now and then. What’s that got to do with a little nudge? In my professional life, politely providing useful information got me and my client to a desired positive outcome. How do you help someone see a new point…
Read MoreVOLUNTEERS BRING SHADE TREES TO TRIGGER GAP
Trigger Gap Airfield, 17A was built in 2016 on Arkansas’ Pension Mountain through the generosity of The Nature Conservancy, and volunteers and funding from the RAF and Fly Oz, as well as The Walton Foundation. Lying in a large clearing, there is little shade. RAF Arkansas Liaisons Dave Powell and Harper Goodwin and their wives…
Read MoreLEGACY PLANNING SERIES: LIFE INSURANCE BENEFICIARIES
Submitted February 27, 2024By Carmine Mowbray
Read MoreBob & Judy Gillette
When you meet Bob and Judy Gillette, it’s easy to imagine them sailing their traditional two masted teak ketch off the California coast, or tooling around the Midwest countryside in one of their vintage wire-wheeled Jaguars. Visitors have enjoyed Gillette’s warm hospitality after landing on their 2,400-ft turf airfield at Lakewood Lodge in northern Wisconsin,…
Read MoreWORTH THE READ: CHRISTINE MORTINE 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 Christine Mortine, a CFI and an RAF Liaison. A Family of Independents, A Community of Joy: If you hang a suet feeder for woodpeckers, use the type…
Read MoreRAF OUTFITTER MARCH FEATURED ITEM
These women’s flannel shirts are soft as can be and so cozy! We offer two women’s flannel styles: Sage: this is the Kuhl Kamila Flannel. It’s a button up shirt with one chest pocket. Autumn: this is the Kuhl Tess Flannel. It has snaps and two chest pockets, and Corduroy trim details. Order the Featured Item…
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