Archive for August 2024
WORTH THE READ: CLAY 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 Clay Simmons, a young pilot and member of the RAF’s Backcountry Etiquette Team. I’m supposed to be the adult now? When I say I’ve been flying my…
Read MoreGOODSPEED, CONNECTICUT IMPROVED WITH RAF GRANT
RAF Connecticut Liaison Brian Thomas reports on a successful work party at Goodspeed, 42B over the August 24-25 weekend. Thomas used an RAF grant for materials for campground improvements. “On Saturday morning at 10 we had a great turnout of about twelve to fifteen folks who were enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and had construction expertise,” Thomas said. The group included…
Read MoreRAF TO HOST SATURDAY BREAKFAST AT BEECH PARTY 2024
The Beechcraft Heritage Museum’s annual Beech Party takes place October 17-19 in Tullahoma, Tennessee, and the RAF is hosting a breakfast at the event on Saturday morning, October 19. The museum invites you to its biggest event of the year, “A fly-in like no other with amazing educators, pilots, and an array of vintage and modern aircraft.” Enjoy an abundant, hot…
Read MoreGERMAN PILOT BUILDS HOURS IN THE US – PHILIPP KURECK PODCAST WITH BILL MCGLYNN
Philipp Kureck of Bavaria got his Private license at age 19. To follow his dream to make a career of flying, he decided to build hours in the US where flying is more affordable, and he could land and camp under a wing. His solo adventure in a rented C172 began with a flight in…
Read More“MY FAVORITE, NEW FREE AVIATION TOOL”
The 109k subscribers to Charlie Gasmire’s YouTube channel, “Airplane Academy,” have just been treated to a helpful new 15-minute video: a brisk tutorial on the new RAF Airfield Guide. Charlie calls the Guide his “absolute favorite resource for pilots,” and as he says, it’s absolutely free. The updated Airfield Guide is stacked with useful detail and…
Read MoreOLYMPIC AIRFIELD BATHHOUSE FUNDED WITH RAF GRANT
Located near the San Juan Islands between Port Townsend and Sequim, Washington is privately-owned Olympic Field, WA45 – what RAF Washington Liaison Ray Ballantyne calls, “an exquisite grass runway 2,500 feet long, bordered by an equally long float pond for float equipped aircraft.” To improve the camping area at the airfield, RAF supporter Jay PerryCook suggested the RAF help…
Read MoreARE YOU THE OWNER OF A PRIVATE AIRFIELD?
We have good news for you. The RAF has a free Guide for the Private Airfield Owner that is available on our website! Have you considered allowing public access? The RAF is your “go-to” for help. Our Guide for the Private Airfield Owner answers all your questions, like: Should my airfield be open to the public? Should it be added to the…
Read MoreFEATURED AIRSTRIP: TRIPLE TREE AERODROME, SOUTH CAROLINA
Each month we highlight an airstrip with hopes that you’ll get out and enjoy these special places. Because of its legendary Southern hospitality and its own “golden rule” promising fun and fellowship, we are again featuring Triple Tree Aerodrome, SC00 in South Carolina’s Piedmont. Triple Tree’s founders preserve its legendary history, while celebrating the next…
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