Archive for July 2024
SCHAFER MEADOWS VOLUNTEERS COMPLETE SUMMER WORK; REWARDED WITH PIT-BARBECUED BEEF
The annual work party at Schafer Meadows USFS airstrip in the Great Bear Wilderness occurred July 20. RAF Montana Liaison Scott Newpower reported that about 15 people flew in to help this year. All the while, a 27-pound foil-wrapped beef roast was slow-roasting for eight hours in wood coals in a pit the volunteers dug.…
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When Tom Dolaskie returned from his service in the US Air Force to his hometown of Munising, Michigan in 2008 he saw the effects of the economic downturn. As he walked among the many vacant buildings and abandoned houses, he didn’t see a doomed town, he saw opportunity. Today, visitors to this scenic town may be drawn by its natural…
Read MoreRAF JOINS THE EFFORT TO RESTORE MOOSE CREEK CAMPGROUND
Near 100 mph winds struck Moose Creek Airfield (1U1) in Idaho on July 24, 2024, snapping off mature pine trees at mid-level and crushing two buildings at the historic Ranger Station. The campground located on the ‘triangle’ between the two runways was buried in waist-deep debris from downed trees and limbs. The Forest Service responded…
Read MoreRAF PARTNERS WITH TREAD LIGHTLY ON BACKCOUNTRY ETIQUETTE
During the RAF’s biennial educational conference in Bozeman in May, the RAF debuted its Backcountry Etiquette Team and announced its partnership with Tread Lightly!, the national organization started in 1985 by the US Forest Service to address off-road usage. The organization became a nonprofit in 1990, and since then has garnered hundreds of partners from federal…
Read MoreGERMAN PILOT MAKES SPECIAL US FRIENDS THANKS TO AIRFIELD GUIDE
Philipp Kureck from Memmingen, Bavaria stopped by the Hartzell rooftop for RAF donuts and coffee during this year’s AirVenture. Several RAF volunteers gladly accompanied the 22-year-old around the event and learned about him, and his grand experience flying around the US two years ago. Philipp started flying gliders at 16 and got his glider license at 17. He…
Read MoreWORTH THE READ: STEVE MAUS 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 Steve Maus, an RAF Ambassador and estate/business succession planning professional. What’s This About a Turtle? Sitting in an orange rocker on the porch of the Ryan barn…
Read MoreRAF OUTFITTER AUGUST FEATURED ITEM
Be the best dressed at your summer barbecue! This stylish RAF apron looks great on both men and ladies. It’s a must have for fly-ins and is perfect for when you’re cooking for a crowd in the backcountry! Order the Featured Items and shop the RAF Outfitter. If you have questions, please email contact@theraf.org or call 406-582-1723. Your RAF…
Read MoreRAF FRIENDS GATHER AT OSH AIRVENTURE
The RAF had a great week at EAA’s Oshkosh AirVenture 2024, and we appreciate meeting and re-connecting with our fantastic supporters along the way. The energy around the RAF mission was apparent throughout the event grounds, with spontaneous happy reunions happening among supporters who easily recognized one another in their “RAF orange” attire. Attendance was…
Read MoreONLINE SAFETY BRIEFING GUIDE
You may recall that the RAF partnered with AOPA’s Air Safety Institute – GA’s safety experts – and drew on the results of a 2018 safety survey to produce a simple Safety Briefing Guide. It’s an online guide with practical and useful information, from initial flight planning to shut down. View this free guide and review it…
Read MoreAIRFIELD GUIDE COMMENT FEATURE ENHANCES LISTINGS
Users of the revised RAF Airfield Guide will find the new “Comments” feature valuable. Check it for airfields you’re interested in for updated information. A recent example is the news that RAF President Bill McGlynn posted to the Moose Creek, ID listing. A July 24 thunderstorm caused significant damage to the campground and Ranger Station. McGlynn…
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