Archive for March 2024
RYAN FIELD 2024 REGISTRATION OPENS
This year’s RAF Ryan Field Fly-In takes place June 28-30 among the blooming beargrass near Glacier Park, Montana. Registration is free, but required for planning. Click here to register. Due to space limits, registration will be capped, so don’t wait. The Ryan Field Safety Briefing is required prior to flying in. Text “A” to 406-223-8069 for current conditions from…
Read MoreFLYING MAGAZINE CHRONICLES RAF MISSION AND PROJECTS
FLYING Magazine’s Julie Boatman gives a narrative of the RAF vision and a hands-on account of its Moose Creek project. Read the story HERE.
Read MoreTom Jensen
A few moments with Tom Jensen of Evergreen Sky Ranch, 51WA near Auburn, Washington, and you learn he’s had a vast amount of aviation, aeronautical, volunteer, and life experience. “I caught the aviation ‘disease’ very early. I was hand cranking a Navy N3N open cockpit biplane. You put the crank through the side of the…
Read MoreRAF AND REDBIRD PARTNER TO ADVANCE AVIATION RESOURCES
FLYING magazine details how Redbird Flight Simulations, developer of basic and advanced aviation training devices, and the RAF have launched a new initiative that will foster the creation of training materials supporting recreational flying, including backcountry trips. Read the story HERE.
Read MoreLEGACY PLANNING SERIES: WILL BENEFICIARIES
Submitted April 11, 2024By Carmine Mowbray
Read MoreKEVIN JOHNSON
Oregon Ambassador Day job: Property management Favorite strip: Flying M Ranch, OR. Until my first trip to Ryan Field Next adventure: I’d like to go to northern Wisconsin and down to the Ozarks
Read More“GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE”
We’ve all heard that “Great minds think alike.” In the later part of 2023 the RAF sent our Supporters and Volunteers a survey. It was a first for the RAF, and we were gratified that you responded in such large numbers. What you told RAF leadership proved valuable. We saw that the survey results seem…
Read MoreRAF OUTFITTER APRIL FEATURED ITEMS
It’s time to gear up for warmer weather at the RAF Outfitter! Here are some of our favorite items for warm weather. The RAF BUFF is perfect for airstrip or yard work on a sunny day. Try our Swedish Dishcloths on your next camping adventure. They’re absorbent and very lightweight – perfect for airplane camping.…
Read MoreWORTH THE READ: FINLEY TAYLOR 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 Finley Taylor, an 18 year old commercial pilot and a good friend of the RAF. My earliest memories of flying with the RAF are in the back…
Read MoreUSFS/RAF CONSTRUCTIVE ANNUAL PROJECT REVIEW
The RAF was very pleased with results of the annual online review with the US Forest Service Regions on March 14, hosted by Scott Haas, USFS Recreation, Heritage, and Volunteer Resources director. RAF President Bill McGlynn, and RAF Director Tim Riley and a dozen State Liaisons represented the RAF during the 90-minute meeting. “Tim and I…
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